MARCH | APRIL 2012
NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK...ON THE IDES OF MARCH On March 15th, 2012 you can get in the game. This is the place to be to take advantage of great business opportunioin us for Coral Gables’ largest ties and network with our City’s movbusiness-to-business trade show of ers and shakers while enjoying an open the year. The Coral Gables Cham- bar and great food. ber March Madness Business Expo is back! March Madness was designed to help you grow your business. So come out, meet the newest business professionals in the area, have some drinks, tasty EMY TORRES
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food and generate new leads for your business. Join us along with 50 of our table tops and more than 200 attendees! For more information, please contact Senior Events Manager, Erica Dominguez, at 305-446-1657 or e-mail edominguez@ coralgableschamber.org.
BUSINESS WOMEN OF 2012 AWARDS emonies and announced the winner in Public Service/ Non-Profit Category each of the five categories: Entrepre- – Presented by US Century Bank was Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce neur, Corporate, Philanthropy, Public awarded to Martha Martin, Baptist he Coral Gables Chamber of Service/Non-Profit and Retailer/Res- Health South Florida and Retailer/ Commerce honored excellence tauranteur. Restauranteur Category – Presented in business by celebrating five by AXA Advisors, LLC went to Cathy outstanding women at the 2012 AXA The following leaders are BEWARE the winners THE Bartel, IDES LearningOF Express Toys. MARCH Advisors Businesswomen of the Year in their corresponding categories of Awards on Friday, March 9, at the spec- the 2012 AXA Advisors Business- The title sponsor for this event was tacular Coral Gables Country Club. women of Year Awards: Entrepreneur AXA Advisors, LLC. Video Production The 2012 AXA Advisors Business- Category – Presented by Dan’s Video of each finalist was produced by Dan’s women of the Year Awards recognize Creations went to Province “Boo” Video Creations. The Media Partner women who demonstrate excellence Zamek, Just Ask Boo, LLC. Corporate was the South Florida Business Jourin their business or profession, as well Category – Presented by Banyan Part- nal. The judge’s gifts were provided by as a commitment to serve as role mod- ners went to Erbi Blanco-True, Great Touché Beauty. The centerpieces were els for other women. Florida Bank. Philanthropy Category provided by Belle Fleur. The programs – Presented by Chispa Marketing were provided by Sir Speedy and the Jackie Nespral, anchor and reporter for was won by Gabrielle D’ Alemberte, finalists’ cocktail reception was hosted NBC 6, served as the Mistress of Cer- Law Office of Robert L. Parks, P.A. by Rene Ruiz. EMY TORRES
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WINNER Entrepreneur Category
WINNER Corporate Category
WINNER Philanthropy Category
Province “Boo” Zamek Just Ask Boo, LLC
Erbi Blanco-True Great Florida Bank
Gabrielle D’ Alemberte Law Office of Robert L. Parks, P.A.
WINNER Public Service / Non-Profit Category
Martha Martin Baptist Health South Florida
IN THIS ISSUE • Chairman’s Remarks
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• President’s Perspective
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• Trustee Talk
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• Chamber Events
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• Membership Highlights
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• Calendar of Events
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• Sponsor Recognition
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WINNER Retail / Restauranteur Category
Cathy Bartel Learning Express Toys