DEVELOPING BUSINESS ♦ BUILDING COMMUNITY SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER | 2009 January/February 2009
2009 CHAIRMAN’S RECEPTION & TABLE-TOP EXPO - YOUR CHAMBER’S GOT TALENT! LARRY M. NOLAN Coral Gables Chamber
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ights! Camera! Action! The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce will host our annual Chairman’s Reception at the Biltmore Hotel on Thursday, September 10th, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be a showcase of local Chamber businesses, as well as a spotlight of home-grown Chamber talent as we offer Karaoke during the annual table-top extravaganza. “Attendees will have the
opportunity to see firsthand the excellent products and services many of their fellow Chamber Artecona members offer,” said Sarah Artecona, who will be introduced as the new Chamber Chair during the reception. In addition to showcasing businesses, the Chairman’s Reception gives members a chance to become involved and encourages new members to get engaged in
The season is just beginning and the Chairman’s Reception provides an excellent opportunity for all of us to showcase ourselves and our companies.
Sarah Nesbitt Artecona Chamber Chair the Chamber. By joining committees, members work closely with others and build relationships that will create business opportunities for them. “Through active involvement, each member will see the fruits of their labors in new and exciting
ways,” said Artecona. “During these challenging economic times, you can rely on the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce to continue delivering highquality events and programs that will directly benefit your business,” said Artecona. “A little effort can go a very long way.” Tickets to the event have been lowered this year to $30 for Members and $40 for Future Chamber Members. Table -Top displays are $250 for Members and $350 for Future Chamber Members. For more information, contact the Coral Gables Chamber at 305-446-1657.
CHAMBER TO INSTALL NEW CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS LARRY M. NOLAN Coral Gables Chamber The membership of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce elected five new members to the Board of Directors this past Spring. Those elected to the Board for a three-year term are Gabe Castrillon, Hyatt Regency Coral Gables; George Feliciano, Bay Plumbing Company; Drew Kern, EWM Realtors; Maria Llorca, Village
of Merrick Park and Marti Mang, TotalBank. These members of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce will serve on the Board of Directors through August 31, 2012. In addition, the following members of the Board were nominated and approved by the current Board of Directors to the following positions: Chair-Elect: John O’Rourke, Montica Jewelry Treasurer: Raquel Hickey,
IN THIS ISSUE: • Chairman’s Remarks • President’s Perspective • Trustee Talk • Diamond Award • Sponsor Opportunities • Gables BID Corner • Calendar of Events • Sponsor Recognition
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Coconut Grove Bank Parliamentarian: Gail McQuilken, Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton Vice Chair - Int’l Affairs: Deirdre Nero, Nero Immigration Law Vice Chair – Economic Development: Anabella Smith, Zyscovich Architects Vice Chair – Member Affairs: Luis Alvarado, AXA Advisors Vice Chair – Special Events: Claire Lardner, FrameWorks
Vice Chair – Gov’t & Legis.: Jim McCoy, Holly Sime Realty Vice Chair - Community Affairs - Frank Fernandez, U.S. Century Bank Chairman’s Appointee: Manuel Alvarez, International Finance Bank Our new Chair Sarah Nesbitt Artecona has also appointed to the Board: Nick Deas of Northwestern Mutual; OJ TURN TO PAGE 5
Chamber Print and Web Advertising Opportunities! Please take advantage of our special Chamber member pricing for your communication needs through the Chamber: - Direct Web Marketing to our membership database of over 1,400 active emails - Advertising in a Chamber-focused Newspaper pull-out section of the Coral Gables News-Tribune - Advertising in our online version of the Coral Gables Newsletter, the Chamber Connection For further information on how to take your membership and your business to a new level, please contact Director of Communications Larry Nolan at lnolan@coralgableschamber.org
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