Business agenda

MONDAY

Anatomy of a World Class Medical Campus: The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's transportation and infrastructure committee examines the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospitals' planned roadways and future workforce housing; 11:30 a.m., Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; $25 admission. 305-577-5491.

Business Continuity Information Network: The Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security host a demonstration of the BCIN, a communication system that allows businesses and emergency managers to immediately share important information before, during and after an emergency; 1 p.m., Miami-Dade Emergency Operations Center, 9300 NW 41st St., Doral; free admission. 305-468-5451 or miamidade.gov/oem.

Florida Department of Revenue: Multitax seminar in Spanish; 10 a.m., Hollywood Beach Culture and Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr., Hollywood; free admission. 954-967-1821.

TUESDAY

American Institute of Architects Design Program: The Miami chapter of the AIA and Holly Realty Estate/TCN Worldwide provide a construction site tour and presentation on Miami Green, South Florida's first high-rise office building certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED); 5:30 to 8 p.m., Miami Green, 3150 SW 38th Ave., Miami; $15, free for AIA members. 305-448-7488 or aiamia@bellsouth.net.

Biz to Biz Networking: Business card exchange includes appetizers and drink specials; 5:30 p.m., Grumpy Gator's Sea Grill and Bar, 1901 Cordova Rd., Coral Springs; free admission. 954-838-9644 or biztobiznetworking.com.

British-American Chamber of Commerce: Boardroom Breakfast Series, presented by the Miami law firm of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey. Keynote Speaker is Ian McCluskey of WorldCity Business, who will address South Florida's hidden economy, the economic muscle and decision-making power of the multinational business community. Panelists include Alvin B. Davis, office managing partner at Squire, Sanders and Dempsey, and Sherry Carini, president and CEO of TransMobile; 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Wachovia Financial Center, 200 S. Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 4100, Miami; $20, $10 BACC members. Call Myrtle Alexander at 786-228-8676 or send an e-mail to MPA@MyrtlePAlexander.com.

Business Referral Group: Weekly luncheon meeting with guest speakers; noon to 1:30 p.m.; Anacapri on Ponce, 2530 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables; $17, free first meeting to interested business people. 305-443-1364 or businessreferralgroup.org.

FIU Business Plan Competition Presentations: Finalist teams present their business plans to a group of actual investors. Hosted by Florida International University's Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Florida International University-Graham Center, 11200 SW Eighth St., Miami; free admission. 305-348-7156 or challenge.fiu.edu.

WEDNESDAY

Association of Professional Business Women: Monthly networking luncheon; 11:30 a.m., Bonaventure Country Club, 300 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston; $20, $15 APB members. Go to apbweston.com.

Business Networking International-Davie: Networking opportunity for business professionals; 7 a.m., Grand Palms Golf and Country Club, 110 Grand Palms Dr., Pembroke Pines; free admission. 305-494-5837.

Business Networking International - Homestead/Florida City: Group meeting to help build business; 7 a.m., Capri, 935 N. Krome Ave., Florida City; free admission. 305-975-0851.

Coral Gables Toastmasters Club: Gain an edge for business and personal success through effective communication programs. Meetings are held in the Administrative Building, located just west of the main hospital; 7 to 9 p.m., Miami Children's Hospital, 3196 SW 62nd Ave., Miami; free admission. 305-460-5314.

Florida Department of Revenue: Sales and use tax seminars. Afternoon session in Spanish; 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Davie-Cooper City Library, 4600 SW 82nd Ave., Davie; free admission. 954-967-1821.

Miami Foreclosures Investors Network: Learn how to buy and sell foreclosures and the business of real estate investing and techniques; noon-1:30 p.m., 94th Aero Squadron, 1395 NW 57th Ave., Miami; $5, free for members. Call John at 305-244-8013.

Payroll Management for Small Business: Gain an understanding of the payroll responsibilities as an employer. The information is presented by Lucas Tennant, director of inside sales at CompuPay; 5:30 p.m., BankUnited, 17011 Miramar Pkwy., Miramar; free admission. 954-874-4800, ext. 7625 or 866-821-1535.

Seminar on Labor and Employment Law: The law firm of Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. hosts the annual event, which draws hundreds of human resources professionals, general counsel and senior executives from the area's top businesses. The full-day seminar features speakers from Stearns Weaver Miller plus guest speakers; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami; $225 per person includes breakfast, lunch, materials and parking. 305-789-3504 or acteva.com/go/laborseminar.

South Broward Business Council: Broward's oldest networking business organization; 7:30 a.m., Club at Emerald Hills, 4100 N. Hills Dr., Hollywood. Call Jim Stoodley at 954-962-9997 or go to sbbc.us.

South Foreclosure Experts Meet Up: Network with professional and financial experts and get foreclosure and other real estate questions answered; 6:30 p.m., El Palacio Hotel and Resort, 4900 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale; free admission. 954-696-3624 or foreclosureexpertswnc.com.

State of Downtown Miami Real Estate Market: Panelists Michael Y. Cannon, managing director of Integra Realty Resources; Loretta H. Cockrum, chairman and CEO of Foram Group; and Miroslav Mladenovic, vice president of development at Cabi Developers. The discussion is moderated by Matt Haggman, business reporter at the Miami Herald; 11:30 a.m., Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 Biscayne Blvd. Biscayne Hotel, Miami; $25 admission. 305-577-5491 or miamichamber.com.

Weston Area Chamber of Commerce: Monthly business networking meeting; 5:30 p.m., Power Financial Credit Union, 2020 NW 150th Ave., Pembroke Pines; $10, free for chamber members. 954-389-0600.

THURSDAY

American Woman's Society of Certified Public Accountants: Quarterly dinner meeting includes networking and a continuing education class on extreme self care; 6 p.m., Tower Club, 100 SE Third Ave. 28th Floor, Fort Lauderdale; $45, $35 members, $25 students, $20 student members. 800-239-3843, ext. 1010 or lpetronio@mbafcpa.com.

Biz to Biz Networking: Business card exchange includes appetizers and drinks; 5:30 p.m., Onyx, 3111 N. University Dr., Coral Springs; $10 per person. 954-838-9644.

Business Etiquette and Business Protocol: Learn everything required to become the ultimate professional; 6:30 p.m., Offices of Partners for Self-Employment, 3000 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 102, Miami; free admission. 305-438-1407, ext. 215.

Business Networking International-Greater Weston chapter: Exchange qualified referrals with local businesses and beyond; 7 a.m., Weston Hills Country Club, 2600 Country Club Way, Weston; free admission. 954-704-0704.

Business Networking International-Kendall Chapter: Exchange qualified referrals with other business professionals; 7 a.m., Bernie Kosar's Steakhouse, 5960 SW 70th St., South Miami; $15. 305-477-1700, ext. 7629 or marianneperkins@compupay.com.

Business Network International - Miami Beach: Meet with other business professionals to exchange qualified referrals; 7 a.m., Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Tr., Watson Island, Miami; Treetop Ballroom; $15. Call Michael Balan at 305-672-8850.

Miami Business Exchange: Local networking and referrals group is dedicated to exchanging business leads and earning more money. Guests welcome at no charge; 7:10 a.m., Chamber South, 900 Perrine Ave., Palmetto Bay. 305-216-5864 or miamibusinessexchange.com.

Miracle Mile Toastmasters Club: Improve communication skills as a better speaker, thinker and listener and enjoy a buffet lunch; held in the upstairs room; 12:15 p.m., JohnMartin's, 253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; free. 786-399-9609.

Network Professionals, Weston Chapter: Build your business through referrals; noon to 1:15 p.m., Darrell and Oliver's East City Grill, 1800 Bell Tower Lane, Weston. 954-818-0667.

FRIDAY

Brickell Toastmasters Club: Develop public speaking, presentation and leadership skills, and network with other professionals. Beginners and advanced speakers welcome; 12:15 p.m., Brickell Bay Office Tower, 1001 Brickell Bay Dr., Miami; 10th floor conference room; $30 six-month membership, visitors free. Call Marilyn Charles at 305-374-5940 or go to brickelltoastmasters.com.

Doing Business with the Military: Annual workshop for businesses of all sizes to learn how to navigate through the procurement process; 8 a.m. to noon, Robert Ballard Armory, 700 NW 28th St., Miami; $40 includes breakfast and resource workbook. 786-214-3705.

Florida Department of Revenue: Unemployment compensation tax seminar; noon, Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines; free admission. 954-967-1821. Miami International Agriculture and Cattle Show: An opportunity to showcase the significance of South Florida's agriculture and cattle industries to attract regional agri-business interests and others, from South and Central America, the Caribbean and other parts of the World The event includes lectures, vendors, demonstrations, cattle judging and equestrian shows, live music and a kids' zone 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; Ronald Reagan Equestrian Center at Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St., Miami. Free admission. 305-755-5454 or miamicattleshow.com.

SATURDAY

Gables International Business Reception: The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual event to celebrate the cultural richness and diversity of the community; 6 p.m., The Westin Colonnade Hotel, 180 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; $60 admission. 305-446-1657.

Professional Business Development: Business loan assistance and new business assistance; 4 p.m., Nathan & McKenzie Business Development, 730 S. Federal Hwy., Dania, free. Call Nathaniel at 954-927-1767.

Professional Speakers Network: Overcome your fear and speak for success; 9:15 a.m., Motivational Training Center, 9723 NE Second Ave., Miami Shores; $28, $23 members. Call Kim at 305-759-7655.

Young Women's Leadership Conference: Open to all women who are in their junior or senior year in high school or enrolled in college. The conference is held in two sessions and includes a panel discussion on leadership in various career paths; hosted by the Weston branch of the American Association of University Women; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., American InterContinental University, 2250 N. Commerce Pkwy., Weston; free admission. 954-262-8295 or freewebs.com/aauwwestonconference.

 

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