Chamber CONNETion May - June 2015

CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF RUNNING WILD The Baptist Health Tour of the Gables 5K run/walk has paced its way through The City Beautiful for the last 20 years. As we approach the starting line of this year’s milestone race, it’s time to lace up those sneakers and train for the date! coral gables

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team participating will take home the coveted Chairman’s Cup, presented annually by Miami’s Community Newspapers. For more information on this event or to register yourself or your team, visit teamfootworks.org.

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For two decades, this race has been brought to you by Baptist Health South Florida and supported by the Coral Gables Athletic Club, Kozyak Tropin Throckmorton Attorneys at Law, Mercedez-Benz Coral Gables, Mercantil Commercebank, N.A., MAPFRE Insurance, Smiles & Sonrisas, Mind and Body Wellness Studio, Miami’s Community Newspapers, Mitchell & West Attorneys at Law, Next-Port Inc. and Vicky Bakery.

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Runners will pound the pavement on Saturday, May 16th as the course takes you on a scenic route through the Gables. Get warmed up at 7:00 am with a pre-race plyometrics session led by the trainers from Coral Gables Athletic Club, followed by a 7:30am shotgun start.

And that’s not all… the first 750 pre-registered runners are guaranteed to receive a 20 years and running commemorative tech shirt!

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Register by May 3rd and pay $30 for adults and only $15 for runners, 18 and under. For more information on the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, visit coralgableschamber.org.

TOUR OF THE GABLES 20 YEARS & RUNNING!

Want to put a team together? Recruit, rally and register your individual and corporate teams today! The largest

AT YOUR SERVICE FOR THE 2015 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

IN THIS ISSUE: Thoughts from Our Chair Page 2 President’s Perspective Page 3 Trustee Talk

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Upcoming Events

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Membership Highlights Page 6 Calendar of Events

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Sponsor Recognition

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Each June at our Annual Conference, the Chamber welcomes its new leadership. For the 2015 - 2016, long-time board member, generous Chamber supporter and friend, Wayne Eldred, Owner of Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill, will serve as Chairman.

True to his industry, the theme for Wayne's conference and Chamber year as Chair will be, At Your Service, with a focus on four pillars: customer service, community service, public service and service to self.

Whether it be helping you grow your business, your brand or your network, the Chamber's mission is to be At Your Service.

The Annual Conference kicks-off with the George E. Merrick Awards of Excellence dinner. Presented annually by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, in partner-

ship with The Allen Morris Company, this awards program recognizes the outstanding achievements of an individual who has excelled at perpetuating the vision of our City and Chamber Founder, George E. Merrick. Contact the Chamber to find out how you can apply!

Thursday, June 25, 2015 Geroge E. Merrick Award of Excellence Dinner 6:30 PM Cocktail Reception | 7:30 PM Dinner University of Miami | Shalala Student Center 1330MillerDrive|CoralGables Presented By: The Allen Morris Company & City National Bank Friday, June 26, 2015 Annual Conferece University of Miami | Shalala Student Center 1330 Miller Drive | Coral Gables Presented By: Baptist Health South Florida

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THOUGHTS FROM OUR CHAIR Linda Knudsen

Chair of the Board, CGCC Baptist Health South Florida lindak@baptisthealth.net

Greetings Chamber members!

Achieve YOUR Goals!

What do the Baptist Health Tour of the Gables 5K Run/Walk on May 16th and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Annual Conference on June 26th have in common? They both involve goal setting and commitment. And they both result in a sense of accomplishment.

Think about it. You don’t just wake up one day and decide to run a 5K. It takes determination and time to build muscles and endurance. But, when you hit your stride, endorphins, as well as a feeling of pride take over, and you’re on your way to a healthier you. And even if you cross the finish line last, you’re a winner just for getting out there and doing your best.

The same concepts hold true for businesses. They aren’t successful without measurable goals, dedication and preparation. When you attend the Chamber’s Annual Conference, you’ll gain access to innovative ideas and strategies, learn the art of networking and begin building both personal and professional relationships. It’s a great place to connect with other community leaders and acquire the tools needed to achieve success.

Don’t miss the opportunity to flex your physical and mental muscles as we head into the new Chamber year. Get an extra edge on the competition. I’ll be participating in both events.

Join me!

NOTICE TO OUR MEMBERSHIP

The annual process of electing officers and directors for the Chamber takes place this month.

On May 15th, you will receive an e-mail entitled "Cast Your Vote Now! -The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors Election, for the 2015 - 2018 Term" inviting you to participate in the Chamber's Board elections.

Chamber Board elections are being hosted online through a secure voting resource, Election Buddy (www.electionbuddy.com). Please follow the instructions in that e-mail to submit your secure and anonymous vote.

If you have recently updated your contact information, please notify the Chamber today so we ensure that you have the opportunity to vote on the Chamber's leadership slate.

Please contact the Chamber at (305) 446-1657 if you have any questions.

2014 - 2015 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair: Linda Knudsen, (Baptist Health South Florida) Chairman-Elect: Wayne Eldred (Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill) Vice Chairman-Business & Economic Dev: René Negron (AXA Advisors, LLC) Vice Chairman-Gov’t & Legislative Affairs: Patrick O’Connell (EWM Realty International) Vice Chairman-Community Affairs: Martha de la Peña Rojas (Florida Blue) Vice Chairman-Member Affairs: Nelson Penalver (Logistical Outsourcing, Inc.) Vice Chairman-Global Business Affairs: Carolina Rendeiro (RightSpace2Meet) Vice Chairman-Special Events: Nicole Waters (Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables) Treasurer: Brian Barakat (Barakat Law, P.A.) Parliamentarian: Laura Russo (Laura L. Russo, Esq.) Trustee Council Chair: John Allen (Home Financing Center, Inc.) Past Chairman: Perry Adair (Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.) Chair’s Appointee: Marianne Sioli (Benefit Life) President & CEO: Mark A. Trowbridge

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Elected-term expires 2015 Nikki Deas (Vine Communications) John Knowles (Photo Offset, Inc.) Marti Mang (TotalBank) Yesenia Moreno (Albion Staffing Solutions, Inc.) Zachary Sulkes (Bacardi USA) Elected-term expires 2016 Amy Donner (Miami’s Community Newspapers) George Feliciano Jr. (Bay Plumbing Company) Frank Fernandez (U.S. Century Bank) Ramon Ferrer (Florida Power & Light) Al Peraza (Mercantil Commercebank, N.A.) Elected-term expires 2017 Andria Hanley (Camillus House) Raquel Hickey (City National Bank) Matthias Kammerer (The Biltmore Hotel) Barbara Norland (YWCA) Anabella Smith (Zyscovich Architects) Appointees-term expires 2015 Thad Adams (The Allen Morris Company) John Lukacs (Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP) Sarah Nesbitt Artecona (University of Miami) Martha Pantin (American Airlines) Debra Tyler (SunTrust Bank) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Business Improvement District Mike Steffans City of Coral Gables Vice Mayor Frank C. Quesada City of Coral Gables Cynthia Birdsill Economic & Cultural Developement Director Coral Gables Community Foundation Mary Snow Miami-Dade Beacon Council Nelson Lazo Doctors Hospital

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PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE - The Chamber Takes the Hill Mark A. Trowbridge

President & CEO Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce mtrowbridge@coralgableschamber.org

This past month, our Chamber led a delegation of a dozen business leaders on a trip to the nation’s capital to meet with members of Congress, our partner groups and member organizations. This is the ninth year that our Chamber has participated in this type of advocacy trip to DC and the third year where we have led the delegation on behalf of our Chamber members.

Preparation for this annual trip begins in December as we hone and craft our federal legislative priorities for the meetings that will take place while in DC. This is a lengthy process with tremendous input from our members and partners and managed by the Business & Government Affairs Committee, led ably by Patrick O’Connell of EWM and Frederic Ariola of Florida Blue.

To say that it was a busy trip is an understatement, as our group held or participated in 18 meetings over a period of two very full days. We began on Monday afternoon at the US State Department discussing opportunities regarding trade promotion (TPA) with Karen Richardson, Deputy Director in the Bureau of Public Affairs at State and former White House aide. With trade high on the President’s agenda, it is clear that this issue is top-of-mind with all of the agencies.

Then, it was off to the Small Business Administration (SBA) for back-to-back meetings with Thad Inge and Tameka Montgomery regarding our ongoing strategic business alliance with the SBA and the Emerging Leaders Program.

We were then hosted by the DC office of Becker & Poliakoff for an Insider Briefing led by Amanda Wood and Omar Franco. This is the fourth year that the firm has given us keen insight into where our Members of Congress stand on the issues and our legislative priorities.

lief for small banks and flood insurance relief, an area where the Congressman has been very helpful and a bi-partisan leader. Then, it was off to a meeting with Congressman Carlos Curbelo, a freshman in this Congress, having been elected in November. We received a very warm welcome from the Congressman and his Chief of Staff, Roy Schultheis, a former member of our Chamber! Then, it was off to two additional meetings, starting with Senator Bill Nelson, fresh of a security briefing on ISIS. We wrapped with Congressman Mario Diaz Balart’s legislative staff, where a detailed discussion on appropriations ensued, as well as the future of immigration reform.

Wednesday morning began with a breakfast briefing by Jason Poblete of Poblete Tamarago (a member of our Chamber) at the gorgeous Florida House. Jason shared with us insights on each of our priorities, but the majority of the discussion was around Cuba and the evolving policy.

Then, it was off to meet with Marco Rubio’s team. This was a very positive meeting and most helpful as we discussed everything from the Ex-Im Bank (which the Senator does not support in its current form) to regulatory relief, a sweet spot for the Senator. A warm welcome awaited us from Congresswoman Frederica Wilson and her staff. We covered a number of topics, and she asked us to help with human trafficking by supporting efforts to #bringhomeourgirls.

Our final meeting of the fly-in is always one of our favorites - Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. Her district includes the Gables and so she is intimately aware of every issue we are dealing with locally, as well as our priorities. We always appreciate her candor, enthusiasm and the generous time she spends with us.

These 18 meetings were just the beginning of the journey as we now set to work on getting our priorities moved forward. When the voice of business takes our membership on the road, it is noticed, and valued.

Now, the real work begins!

Tuesday opened with a briefing at the US Chamber of Commerce. We were updated on health care issues, small business concerns and other business priorities.

From there, it was off to the Florida Governor’s Office at the Hall of States. Yes, our State has a full-time team up in DC with a very aggressive portfolio of activities.

This meeting was enlightening as we once again realized that our members’ priorities are not necessarily in sync or top-of-mind with our State’s leadership.

Our next meeting was with Congressman Patrick Murphy’s staff. Again, we shared our top priorities related to the Ex-Im Bank reauthorization, TPA, regulatory recoralgableschamber.org │ CHAMBER CONNECTION │May - June 2015

TRUSTEE TALK John Allen

Chair, Trustee Council Home Financing Center, Inc. johna@homefinancingcenter.com

Eric Gros-Dubois, Phil Stevenson, Willy Espinosa, Jessi Berlin, Haim Dubitsky, Janelle Prieto and Manny Rodriguez. Just to be named a finalist makes all the entrants winners, and we’re looking forward to honoring all of them on May 6th!

Springtime greetings from the Trustee Council!

I’d also like to welcome our newest Trustee members from March and April: ActionCOACH Team Sage, Linq Financial With our current record-breaking heat, Group/Miami Agency, PGA TOUR World Golf Championships it’s easy to forget what delightful early - Cadillac Championship and White Owl! Thank you all for spring weather we enjoyed! We started your investment in the Chamber, and you can count on the off March with the AXA Advisors Businesswomen of the Year Trustee Council to do everything possible to help you get the Awards at the Coral Gables Country Club. Congratulations most out of your Chamber membership! to all the finalists and winners, with special compliments to Trustee member and former Chamber Chairperson Nancy On behalf of myself and the entire Trustee Council, I’d also Barreto Hogan and Avatar Real Estate Services for bring- like to take a moment to wish the best of luck and god-speed ing home top honors in the Outstanding Corporate Leader to our friend and fellow Trustee Diplomat Carlos Larcada, Award Category. Congratulations and well deserved, Nancy! whose career path is taking him away from our City Beautiful to the Windy City. You’ll be missed, Carlos!

Four days later, the March Trustee Reception was held at C1 Bank’s ultra-chic new Gables location, where we got to meet And finally, special thanks to our 20 Diplomats, who work and mingle not only with our fellow Trustees and Board hard to make sure our Trustees take advantage of the beneMembers, but also with many of C1’s leadership team, with fits that come with their membership, and a BIG THANK YOU hosts including our own Trustee Diplomat Sara Hernandez. (as always) to Erica Simons and the entire staff, who always go the extra mile to make all these events memorable!

At the end of March, City National Bank was the sponsor for our Trustee Luncheon, with the remarkable Harve Mogul, President and Chief Executive of the United Way of Miami-Dade as the featured speaker. Mogul’s impressive – to say the least- career at the United Way started in 1991, and TRUSTEE EVENTS: he has guided that worthy organization with tremendous MARCH - APRIL 2015 success, bringing people and organizations from across the county together to create a more educated, prosperous and vital Miami-Dade.

United Way of Miami-Dade President & CEO, Harve Mogul, addresses the Chamber's Trustee members at the March 25th Trustee Luncheon, sponsored by City National Bank.

We opened April with our Trustee Reception, at the Baptist Medical Plaza – coincidentally it was also National Volunteer Week, recognizing the efforts of so many of the unsung volunteers in non-profits . We toasted them with terrific appetizers and delicious wines, which only added to the comfortable ambience, and were treated to private behindthe-scenes tours of the medical facilities there.

The April Trustee Luncheon, sponsored the Diplomats of the Chamber’s Trustee Council at the Coral Gables Country Club was highlighted by our honoring two teachers and two students from the International Baccalaureate Program at Coral Gables High School and Gulliver Preparatory. Our hats are off to these dedicated teachers and there’s no question that the sky is the limit for the spotlighted students, whose scholastic careers promise to continue on their already stellar path. They were followed by our featured speaker, Jose Sotolongo, the Executive Director of the Miami-Dade Sports Commission, whose goal is to create and entice sporting events that will not only improve the quality of life for our community as a whole, but also generates a significant economic impact for our county.

This coming month is the long anticipated 9th Annual Rising Star Awards, hosted by our friends at EWM Realty International and to be held at the fabled 15th floor of the Bacardi Building, always one of our favorite venues. Congratulations to all the finalists in the four categories, and a special nod to those finalists who are Trustee members of our Chamber:

Chamber members network the night away at our March Trustee Reception, sponsored and hosted

by C1 Bank.

New Chamber Trustee, Jody Johnson with ActionCoach Team Sage chats with Past-Chair Danette Gossett at the April Trustee Reception, hosted at the beautiful Baptist Medical Plaza at Coral Gables.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SPRING DATES Friday, May 1, 2015 - 8:30 AM Trow Knows... CEOs Location & Sponsor: 2000 Ponce Business Center 2000 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, 5th Floor, Coral Gables Featuring: Ana Machado, CEO, Creative Staffing Cost: $20 Registration Fee Registration is limited to the first 25 individuals.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015 - Noon RE-Connect Luncheon Location & Sponsor: Anacapri on Ponce 2530 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables Sponsors: Credomatic Merchant Services, Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables, Miami’s Community Newspapers & RightSpace2Meet Featuring: Joe Herrera, Credomatic Merchant Services Cost: $20 per-person; cash must be paid on-site.

No credit cards will be accepted.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015 - 5:30 PM Rising Star Awards Location: Bacardi USA 2701 Le Jeune Road, Coral Gables Sponsor: EWM Realty International Supporting Sponsors: Bacardi USA, BMS Cat, The Biltmore Hotel and Evensky & Katz / Foldes Financial Wealth Management Cost: $35 Chamber Members; $45 Guests; $120 Package of 4 tickets (Save $20); $300 Package of 10 tickets (Save $50)

Tuesday, May 19, 2015 - 11:30 AM Women’s Business Network Luncheon Location: Hyatt Regency Coral Gables 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables Sponsor: PS Financial Services Speaker: Katy Sorenson, CEO, Good Government Initiative Topic: The Importance of Ethical Government Leadership Cost: $45 Chamber Members by 5/15; $55 On-Site & Guests Wednesday, May 20, 2015 - 8:00 AM IMPACT: A Seminar Series for Small Business Is Your Business Ready for Grey Skies?

Location: 2000 Ponce Business Center 2000 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, 5th Floor, Coral Gables Sponsor: Mercantil Commercebank, N.A. Speaker: Oscar Castellano Lagares, Community Preparedness Leader, Disaster Cycle Services, American Red Cross Cost: $25 Chamber Members; $35 Guests

Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 7:30 AM Good Morning Coral Gables Come and learn how this billion dollar creative industry is growing jobs and developing business right here in our community!

Location: The Biltmore Hotel 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables Sponsor: Cherry Bekaert, LLP Keynote Speaker: Carol Damian, Professor of Art & History, Florida International University Topic: How Art and Culture Help Define a Community Wednesday, May 7, 2015 - 5:30 PM Cost: $25 Chamber Member registration by 5/15; $35 Chamber Gables Global Groove Member late and on-site; $40 Guests Join the Consular Corps for an international evening of networking!

Location: Two Alhambra Plaza, Penthouse, Coral Gables Includes networking, program and full breakfast buffet.

Sponsor: CBRE & USAA Realty Company Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 11:45 AM Supporting Sponsors: Latin America Connection & Miami Free Trustee Luncheon Zone Location: Westin Colonnade Coral Gables Partners: Miami Council for International Visitors & Organization of 180 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables Women in Trade Sponsor: Home Financing Center Cost: $25 Chamber, MCIV & OWIT Members; $35 Guests Cost: $45 Chamber Members by 5/22; $55 On-Site Registration & Tuesday, May 12, 2015 - 5:30 PM Guests Trustee Reception & Ribbon Cutting Thursday, May 28, 2015 - 6:30 PM Sponsor & Location: Coconut Grove Bank Chihuly at Night 2151 S. Le Jeune Road, Suite 100, Coral Gables Location: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Complimentary registration for all Trustee Members!

10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables Sponsor: Zyscovich Architects & Evensky & Katz / Foldes Financial Friday, May 15, 2015 - 10:00 AM Wealth Management Commercial Real Estate Forum Partners: Chamber South, Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Gladiators in the Arena!

Commerce & Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce Location: Westin Colonnade Coral Gables Cost: $50 Registration Fee 180 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables Sponsors: The Allen Morris Company, Miami Today & Workscapes Includes private multi-Chamber networking reception, docent presentation and exclusive tram tour through the garden at sunset.

Partners: Certified Commercial Investment Member, Miami Association of Realtors & Realtors Commercial Alliance (MAR / RCA) Panelists: David Martin, President & Owner, Terra Group; W. Allen Friday, June 12, 2015 - 8:00 AM Morris, Chairman & CEO, The Allen Morris Company; Stephen Golf Classic Owens, President, Swire Properties; Carlos Rosso, Executive Vice Location: Trump National Doral Golf Club President, The Related Group 4400 NW 87 Avenue, Miami | Gold Course Cost: $40 Chamber, CCIM & MAR/RCA Members by 5/8; $50 Sponsored By: TotalBank, Coral Gables Hospital, South Motors Guests; $400 Reserved VIP Table of 10 BMW & Bacardi USA Cost: $1,250 Foursome with hole activation; $1,000 foursome Saturday, May 16, 2015 - 7:00 AM Baptist Health Tour of the Gables 5K Thursday, June 25 - Friday , June 26, 2015 Location: Coral Gables City Hall 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables Annual Conference Presenting Sponsor: Baptist Health South Florida Location: University of Miami - Shalala Student Center Supporting Sponsors: Coral Gables Athletic Club & Kozyak Tropin & 1330 Miller Drive, Coral Gables Throckmorton, PA Presenting Sponsor: Sponsors: Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables, Mercantil Commercebank, N.A., Miami’s Community Newspapers, MAPFRE Insurance, Smiles & Sonrisas, BUNGE, Coral Gables Bar Association, Mind & Body Wellness Studio, Mitchell & West, P.A. and Vicky Bakery Cost: Registration by 5/2 - Adult $30 / 18 & Under $15; Registration by 5/15 - Adult $35 / 18 & Under $20; Race Day Registration Adult $40 / 18 & Under $25

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MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST CHAMBER MEMBERS

ActionCOACH Team Sage All Things New Wellness Concepts American Lung Association Blue Martini - Brickell Canon Solutions America Casal & Moreno, PA Cavatappi Cibo & Vino CCS Presentation Systems Claudia L. Pernudi, Esq. Concierge Esq Cor-Events, Inc. Floridian First Realty Four Points by Sheraton Coral Gables Gadinsky Real Estate Genesis Hopeful Haven, Inc. GenSkin Miami H. Julian Sosa of RE/MAX United Realty Isaacs Roofing Joli Law Firm, Immigration Attorneys Keller Williams Coral Gables Realty Linq Financial Group/Miami Agency Mauricio J. Barba, Real Estate Broker-Associate Nason & Nason nQuery Telecom Solutions Olga M. Macau One Sotheby's International Realty Oscar Manes P.A. of RE/MAX United Realty PGA TOUR World Golf Championships Cadillac Championship Ralons America Corp Sanzaj Age Management Institute Shell Lumber & Hardware SoulCycle Stein Mahl Prolotherapy Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells SUSHISAMBA Coral Gables The Green Hand Company WhiteOwl Zoological Wildlife Foundation

SPONSORSHIP / INVESTOR HALL OF FAME Through December 2014

$5,000 and Above • The Allen Morris Company • AXA Advisors, LLC • Bacardi USA • Baptist Health South Florida • Brown & Brown of Florida, Inc. Miami Division • Brown-Forman Beverages • Business Improvement District • Cherry Bekaert LLP • City of Coral Gables • City National Bank • Credomatic Merchant Services • EWM Realty International

• Doctors Hospital • FirstBank Florida • Florida Blue • Gulliver Schools • Home Financing Center, Inc. • Intermedia Touch, Inc. • Mercantil Commercebank, N.A. • Miami Herald • LOI Marketing, Inc. • Photo Offset, Inc. • RightSpace2Meet • University of Miami

$2,500 - $4,999 • Coral Gables Hospital • Florida Power & Light • Mercedes-Benz Coral Gables • South Motors BMW

*BOLD denotes Trustee Member

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EVENTS CALENDAR

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Monday

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Wednesday 28

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12 8:00 AM Global Business Affairs Committee Meeting 5:30 PM Trustee Reception

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1 8:30 AM Trow Knows... CEOs featuring Ann Machado, Creative Staffing

6 8:00 AM 7 Chairman’s Ambassadors 12:00 PM Committee Meeting RE-Connect Luncheon 9:00 AM Women’s Business Network 5:30 PM Committee Meeting 5:30 PM Wind Down Wednesday Gables Global Groove

20 21 7:30 AM 8:00 AM Good Morning Coral Gables IMPACT: A Seminar Series 9:00 AM for Small Business 20/30 Group Committee Meeting

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28 8:00 AM Business & Education Committee Meeting

11:45 AM Trustee Luncheon

Memorial Day OFFICE CLOSED

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13 14 8:00 AM 15 Business & Gov’t Affairs 8:00 AM Commercial Real Committee Meeting M-Team Committee Meeting Estate Breakfast 8:00 AM Small Business 16 Committee Meeting 7:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM Baptist Health Tour Cultural Affairs Tech Task Force Meeting of the Gables 5K Committee Meeting

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8:00 AM S.E.E. Green Committee Meeting 11:30 AM WBN Luncheon

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6:30 PM Chihuly at Night

1 8:00 AM Global Business Affairs Committee Meeting

8 5:30 PM Trustee Reception

2 3 4 5 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 12:00 PM Chairman’s Ambassadors Trow Knows... CEOs RE-Connect Luncheon Committee Meeting 5:30 PM Wind Down Wednesday

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10 8:00 AM Business & Gov’t Affairs Committee Meeting

11 12 8:00 AM 8:00 AM Golf Classic M-Team Committee Meeting @Trump National Doral

15 11:30 AM WBN Luncheon

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23 24 25 26 11:45 AM 6:30 PM ALL DAY Trustee Luncheon George E. Merrick Award 2015 Annual Conference of Excellence Dinner

8:00 AM IMPACT: A Seminar Series for Small Business

18 9:00 AM Chamber 101

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SPONSORSHIP RECOGNITION WIND DOWN WEDNESDAY MARCH

GOOD MORNING CORAL GABLES

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WOMEN’S BUSINESS NETWORK LUNCHEON

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TRUSTEE RECEPTION

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TRUSTEE LUNCHEON MARCH

IMPACT SEMINAR SERIES

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Diplomats of the Trustee Council

AXA ADVISORS BUSINESSWOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

MARCH MADNESS BUSINESS EXPO

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