JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2013
FLAGS ON PONCE: LINKING THE WORLD SINCE 1993
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wenty years ago, the Flags on Ponce Program was unfurled by the Chamber to display a “boulevard of flags” along Ponce de Leon in recognition of our City’s growth as a center for international commerce and trade. This tribute to countries doing business in Coral Gables has endured for the past two decades, celebrating the various multi-national companies, trade and consular offices that call the City Beautiful home. Long recognized as the corporate capital of the greater South Florida community, the Gables is home to more than 130+ multinational corporations and 20 consulates. These include renowned corporate leaders like Bacardi, Del Monte, HBO Latin America and IntelSat. We also have a number of partner Sister Cities in countries that have their consular offices in Coral Gables, most notably Cartagena, Colombia; Granada, Spain; and Pisa, Italy. A colorful tradition for the past twenty years in the Gables, the Flags on Ponce fly high along Ponce de Leon Boulevard each year from January until June. The Chamber works closely with the City to maintain the program and to install the flags each year right after the holidays.
Sponsor support allows us to sustain the program each year and provides recognition for our corporate partners, including: Florida Blue – Title Sponsor Artigiano Baptist Health South Florida Barakat Law, PA Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. Cherry Bekaert LLP Coral Gables Community Foundation Coral Gables Country Club Eliptek Technology Group EWM Realty International Laura L. Russo, Esq. Montica Jewelry Nero Immigration Law Right Space 2 Meet Smiles & Sonrisas TotalBank University of Miami - School of Business Opportunities remain available to help support the program in its 20th year and to ensure that the flags continue to fly high in our City Beautiful. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Senior Events Manager Erica Dominguez at edominguez@coralgableschamber.org or call 305-4461657.
Flag of Colombia
THE YEAR OF ITALIAN CULTURE “The Year of Italian Culture” will be celebrated throughout 2013 and will officially commence in the Gables with our annual Evening on Aragon event on January 23rd at the Societa Dante Alighieri.
As part of the greater nation-wide initiative, Michelangelo’s David-Apollo will be displayed in the National Gallery in Washington, DC, along with many other recognized works from the Italian Renaissance.
An art exhibit entitled “Italian Art in South Florida” will be presented by Head Curator Daniele Ballerini. There will also be live music, lite bites and Italian wine provided by Aragon 101.
The Societa Dante Alighieri is a vibrant cultural and academic institution with ongoing Italian language courses, wine tasting and cooking programs, and a rich cadre of activities that is supported by members and students.
IN THIS ISSUE
Their institutional commitment is to work with and support the Consulate General of Italy, based in Coral Gables, as a principal partner, as well as through collaborations with other Chamber members, such as the University of Miami, Miami Dade College, Florida Grand Opera, and the City of Coral Gables, among others.
BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH
An Evening on Aragon Prelude: Coral Gables Art Cinema
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Intermezzo: Societa’ Dante Alighieri
• President’s Perspective
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Finale: Coral Gables Museum
• Trustee Talk
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• Chamber Events
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• Chair’s Corner
• Membership Highlights
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• Calendar of Events
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• Sponsor Recognition
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