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May 19, 2006 |
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Dear Members,
As you know the month of May is Small
Business Month, which celebrates the work and
success of the small business community, which
makes up of the majority of our membership. This
Chamber values the efforts and dedication of our
small business community and their support of
the Chamber.
We constantly hold seminars that are tailored
to the small business owner/manager and support
organizations like the Small Business
Administration (which has an office in the
Chamber for the next 2 months, processing
disaster loans from Hurricane Wilma) and SCORE,
which meets here every Wednesday to give advice
to businesses on how to improve or start your
business.
Last Friday we
had our Small Business Awards program here at the Chamber, which was sponsored
by Bank United, where we recognized 5 out of 15 companies for their leadership
and success in business and their support of the Chamber. Those companies were
Boardroom Communications, Equilibrix, Meineke Car Care Center, S.Mark Graphics,
and the Fischer Group. Congratulations to them and all of the nominees for their
success and thanks to Mel DiPietro and his Small Business Committee for their
support and hard work in putting the program together.
In fact next
Thursday, May 25 the Chamber and the Council of Chambers will be hosting the
Broward County Small Business Person of the Year luncheon, where we will be
recognizing Boardroom Communications as our top Small Business of the Year. For
more details or to make reservations
click here for more information.
Building Broward
Business. Thank you for your support.
PS - I just want
to remind our members that the Hurricane
Preparedness Sales Tax holiday is coming up 5/21
thru 6/1 - here is a tip sheet that explains it
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http://www.floridadisaster.org/documents/TIPHoliday.pdf
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May 12 - 2nd Annual Small Business of the
Year Awards
April 27 - Downtowner of the Year
Luncheon
March 16 - Business after
Hours/DeVry Dedication Ceremony
February 28 - 2006 Annual
Meeting
February 23 - New Member
Reception
January 27 -
Business Perks
January 25 - Beach
Council Luncheon
January 18 - Board of Governors/Trustee Breakfast
January 12 - Soul in the
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 Lynda
Keever, Publisher of Florida Trend Magazine,
will be the keynote speaker at the GFLCC's annual
Women's Council Scholarship Awards Luncheon to be held
Friday June 9 at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott North,
6650 North Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale.
For more information about
this exciting event,
please view the event flyer. |
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 Action Graphic Design is proud to announce the
completion of design and print for the "Up to Our
Elbows" and "A Year in Spain, 1955-1956" documentaries
by Kay Brigham that will be used as recruiting materials
for the Smith College. More buzz at Action, they are
launching a new marketing campaign for Nutrition by
Design of Aventura, Florida, and are also launching
Lheritier Candy from Argentina into the U.S. market.
Action is also pleased to help promote the Center of
Independent Living of South Florida's disability
workforce development job fair.
Action also has their
fingers crossed for the entries entered into the PAF's
2006 Print and Design Award competition. Action's web
team announces the introduction of a newly published
website, www.rapunzelmiami.com, the hair extension
salon for the Stars, it is sure to be a household word
to the South Beach crowd. On a personal level, owner
and president LaJuan White has been selected to receive
the Congressional 2006 National Leadership Award from
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 Super
Bowl XLI Procurement Process
Super Bowl XLI will be held in Miami on February 4,
2007. It is the policy of the National Football
League (NFL) that minority and women-owned businesses
have the maximum opportunity to participate in the Super
Bowl procurement process. The South Florida Super
Bowl XLI Emerging Business Program is designed to ensure
local minority and women owned businesses are provided
with access to these procurement opportunities.
While participation in the program does not guarantee
receipt of Super Bowl XLI related contracts, it is the
intention of the host committee that interested minority
and women owned businesses receive an education in the
large event procurement process, an introduction to
potential partners and exposure to other procurement
opportunities.
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>> View Application Website |
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 June
2006 Business Mission: China 2006
Shanghai, Chendu, Beijing - June 2-14
You are cordially invited to join our
team for a journey through three of China’s most
economically vibrant cities to explore joint ventures,
(strategic alliances creating jobs), capital investment
and business development prospects in the life science,
marine, banking and finance industries. Don’t miss this
opportunity to be part of a community-changing event!
>> View Event Flyer and Registration Information |
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 Broward
Housing Partnership / Workforce Housing Committee
Meets the 3rd Friday of each month at 9:00 am
Chamber of Commerce, Second Floor, 512 NE 3rd Ave, Ft
LauderdaleThese
meetings are open to any interested persons or
organizations.
>> View BHP Website |
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 2006
Small Business Person of the Year Luncheon
Thursday May 25, 11:30-1:00 pm
Renaissance Hotel, 1230 South Pine Island Rd,
Plantation
Presented by the GFLCC and the Broward County Council of
Chambers, this luncheon will honor Small Business
Persons from several Chambers in the South Florida area.
GFLCC Member Boardroom Communications will be honored at
this event.
>> View Event Flyer and Registration Form |
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 Advertise
in the next ChamberLink Newsletter
Next issue to be out August 2006
Advertising Deadline is June 9, 2006
Full-color ads are available from business
card to full page size, starting at just $90 (with 4-issue commitment).
>> View Flyer with Pricing and Information |
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 5th
Annual Taste of Weston Sponsorships Available
The Weston Business Council's annual
signature event, held at the Wyndham Bonaventure Resort & Spa,
Wednesday September 16, has sponsorships available at several
levels.
>> For information contact Amy
Fleissig, (954) 660-0601,
Amy@FtlChamber.com
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Leads Groups
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The
goal of the Chamber Leads Groups is to create and maintain
effective networking environments by building personal and professional
relationships with other members while exchanging leads, referrals and
business tips. It’s a valuable way to get to know your fellow members on
an intimate, group level.
All Fort Lauderdale meetings are held at the Chamber
Building, 512 NE 3rd Ave, Second Floor from 8:00-9:00 am. Weston
meetings are held at various locations in the Weston area. Leads
groups require an ongoing commitment to attend all meetings and are
limited to only ONE member from a specific industry. Please
contact the group leader PRIOR to attending a meeting.
Groups are seeking new members in many
categories. Inquire today!
Broward Business Partners - 1st and
3rd Tuesday of each month, 8:00-9:00 am
Broward Business Partners is currently looking to find a banker,
personal trainer, head-hunter/executive search representative,
relocation specialist, human resource director, interior
design, business lawyer and others.
For information contact: Anthony Triana, (954) 462-6000, x-8780,
AnthonyT@FtlChamber.com
Power Partners - 2nd and 4th
Tuesday of each month, 8:00-9:00 am
Several business
categories still available. The leads group comprises 25 members and growing
steadily. Call Tony Marx to see if your category is open and receive an
invitation. For information contact: Anthony Marx, (954) 462-6000, x-8775,
Anthony@FtlChamber.com
Weston Leads Groups - A different
Leads Group meets each day of the week, Monday-Friday. For more
information, please contact Amy Fleissig, (954) 660-0601,
Amy@FtlChamber.com
>> Download Leads Group flyer
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 Chamber
Advantage Health Plan, The Affordable Solution
Reduce costs, not benefits - The
Chamber Advantage Health Plan can significantly reduce
your health benefit premium costs without cutting
benefits. Available now through the Greater Fort
Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, your employees will have
comprehensive health care coverage offered by one of the
area's largest health benefit companies and access to an
extensive network of more than 5,000 participating
physicians and hospitals.
To learn more about the Chamber Advantage
Health Plan call 1-800-546-1509, Monday-Friday from 8 am
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have your logo?
We maintain a
library of member logos for Chamber use only. We use your logo only when your
company is involved in some way with a Chamber event for
sponsorship, ads, flyers, table tents, etc. We
will NEVER give your logo to anyone else or use it
without your knowledge or permission. If we have your
logo on file, it can save time when we need it.
Logo files should be HI-resolution - preferred type is
.ai or .eps vector file with all fonts outlined. If you don't have that,
you can send a 300 dpi .jpg, .tif, .pdf, or .psd file.
Send us the BEST, largest file you have. We can
always make it smaller, but we can't make it bigger!
Send your logo to
dave@ftlchamber.com.
Please put "<Your Company Name> Logo" in
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For Complete information,
and to register/RSVP for all Chamber Events online,
please visit
our website at
http://www.ftlchamber.com
If you need to update
your Company and/or Personal information with the
Chamber, please contact Jennifer Bridges at
jenniferb@ftlchamber.com or (954) 462-6000, ext 8792
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Covenant House Florida - 20th Anniversary Gala
Saturday May 20, 7:00 pm
Design Center of the Americas, 1855 Griffin Rd,
Dania Beach
Black Tie Optional. Celebrating 20 years ...
25,000 kids
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Ms.
Latina/Teen Latina International Columbia Beauty
Pageant
Sunday May 21, 7:00 pm
The Atrium at Gibson's Supper Club, 301 Yamato
Rd, Boca Raton
Featuring: Direct from Latin Billboards, DJ Sensation
Carlos Sarli
>> View Event Flyer (PDF)
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SunTrust
Sunday Jazz Festival in the West
Sunday May 21, 1:00-4:00 pm
Weston Town Center, Royal Palm Blvd & Bonaventure
Blvd, Weston
Weston Town Center presents the SunTrust Sunday Jazz
Festival in the West. Sponsored by SunTrust Bank of
Florida, Mercedes Benz of Pembroke Pines, Coldwell
Banker of Weston Town Center, Weston On The Web and
Weston Business Chamber of Commerce.
Performing this month:
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New Member
Orientation Workshop
Tuesday May 23, 8:00 am
Chamber Building, Second Floor, 512 NE 3rd Ave,
Ft Lauderdale
Join us for this informative FREE workshop designed to
explain the resources available with your Chamber
membership. Open to all Chamber members.>>
Contact
JenniferB@ftlchamber.com for more information
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Leadership Ft Lauderdale Class XII Graduation Luncheon
Tuesday May 23, 11:30-1:30 pm
Renaissance Hotel & Resort, 1617 SE 17th St, Ft
Lauderdale
$35 Members prepaid, $50 non-members prepaid, $5 more at
the door
Please join
LFL Alumni, Chamber Trustees, Board of
Governors and Directors,
as well as other prominent leaders in the community at
a luncheon to Honor the Graduation of Leadership Fort
Lauderdale Class XII
>> View LFL Class XII Website
>> Register Online
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Grand
Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Tuesday May 23, 6:00-9:00 pm
POC Buffet & Grill, 1651 Bonaventure Blvd, Weston
Come out and celebrate with one of your newest members
at their grand opening. Bring your appetites, a buffet
dinner will be served.
>> View Event Flyer
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Downtown Council
Breakfast
Thursday May 25, 7:30-9:30 pm
The Tower Club, One Financial Plaza, 28th Floor,
Fort Lauderdale
$25 Members, $35 Non-Members, $5 more at the door
Networking Breakfast. Speaker: Sherman "Tony"
Carper, Jr, Director, Broward County Emergency
Management Agency
>> Register Online
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Council of Chambers Small Business Persons of the Year
Awards Luncheon
Thursday May 25, 11:30-2:00 pm
$35 Member and Non-Member
Renaissance Hotel Plantation, 1230 S Pine Island
Rd, Plantation
Speaker: Frank Ryll, President of the Florida Chamber of
Commerce
>> Register Online
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MONDAY
MAY 29
MEMORIAL DAY
CHAMBER CLOSED |
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Hon.
Elain L. Chao, US Secretary of Labor
Wednesday May 31, 11:45-1:30 pm
Four Seasons Hotel Miami, 1435 Brickell Ave,
Miami
Presented by the Economic Club of America.
>> View Event Flyer and Registration Info Form (PDF) |
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Champions for
Children 5K Run/Walk
Saturday June 3, 7:00 am
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Fort Lauderdale
Run/walk to benefit Children's Home Society. Rain
or Shine
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE!
>> View Event Website
>> View Sponsorship Flyer (PDF)
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Big Dog Saloon's
6th Annual Best Ball Golf Tournament
Sunday June 4, Starts at 11:30 am
Oaktree Country Club
Golf tournament to benefit Gilda's Club. $100 per
person includes buffet, awards and raffle. Sign in
at 11:30 am, tee off at 12:30 pm.
>> For more
information call Debbie at (954) 561-4304
>> View Gilda's Club website |
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Weight Gain and
Hot Flashes
Thursday June 8, 6:30-8:00 pm
Gilda's Club South Florida, 119 Rose Drive, Ft
Lauderdale
Group lecture hosted by Gilda's Club. Speaker
Karen Corcoran.
>> For
reservations call (954) 763-6776
>> View Gilda's Club website |
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Women's Council
Scholarship Luncheon
Tuesday June 9, 11:30-1:30 pm
Renaissance Hotel, 1617 SE 17th St, Ft Lauderdale
$28 Members, $38 Non-Members, $5 more at the door
Lynda Keever, Publisher, Florida Trent Magazine
School supplies need to benefit "Women in Distress".
Please bring to luncheon.
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE. SEE FLYER FOR INFORMATION
>> Register Online
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Immigration Reform Changes Your World
Tuesday June 13, 8:30-11:30 am
Chamber Building, Second Floor, 512 NE 3rd Ave,
Ft Lauderdale
Presented by Fisher & Phillips, LLP. Immigration
reform remains a subject of concern and debate for
employers. Nearly all of the “reform” legislation
pending in Congress will increase the burden on
employers to verify their workers’ status. Prudent
employers will start taking corrective measures now.
Learn what is really going on “inside” the immigration
debate and find out what you can do to stay ahead of the
curve with respect to any legislation passed by
Congress.
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Weston Business
after Hours
Wednesday June 14, 5:30-7:30 pm
Pangaea/Gryphon Night Club, Hard Rock Hotel &
Casino
FREE Members, $15 Non-Members
>> Register to
Amy@FtlChamber.com
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Business after Hours
Thursday June 15, 5:30-7:30 pm
Piano Showcase, 5710 N Federal Hwy, Ft Lauderdale
$15 Members, $35 Non-Members, $5 more at the door
After hours networking in a casual environment.
Hors d'ouevres and drinks.
>> Register Online
>> View Event Flyer |
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GFLCC Golf Tournament,
sponsored by Uptown Council
Friday June 16,
11:30-7:00 pm
Crystal Lake Golf Club, 3800 Crystal Lake Drive,
Pompano Beach
$150 Members, $175 Non-Members
SPONSORSHIPS
STILL AVAILABLE
>> Register Online
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Three simple things to help you during cancer treatment
Friday June 16, 12:15-1:30 pm
Gilda's Club South Florida, 119 Rose Drive, Ft
Lauderdale
Group lecture hosted by Gilda's Club, Speaker Antoinette
Muirhead.
>> For
reservations call (954) 763-6776
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Board of
Governors/Trustee Luncheon
Wednesday June 21, 11:45-1:30 pm
Renaissance Hotel, 1617 SE 17th St, Ft Lauderdale
$45 Members
$50 Members at the door
$55 Non-Members
>> Register Online
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Downtown Council
Breakfast
Thursday June 22, 7:30-9:30 pm
The Tower Club, One Financial Plaza, 28th Floor,
Fort Lauderdale
$25 Members, $35 Non-Members, $5 more at the door
Networking Breakfast. Speaker: Presentation by the
DDA (Downtown Development Authority)
>> Register Online
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American Society for Clinical Oncology Conference Update
Thursday June 22, 6:30-8:00 pm
Gilda's Club South Florida, 119 Rose Drive, Ft
Lauderdale
Speakers: Dr. Sandra Franco, Dr. Atif Hussein and Dr.
Alejandra Perez. Dinner will be served.
Reservations are limited.
>> For
reservations call Sue at (954) 763-6776
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Business Perks
Friday June 23, 8:00-9:00 am
Chamber Building, Second Floor, 512 NE 3rd Ave,
Fort Lauderdale
FREE networking event for all members and guests, coffee
and pastries will be served. NO RSVP Required,
just show up.
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TUESDAY
JULY 4
INDEPENDENCE DAY
CHAMBER CLOSED |
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Weston Business
Breakfast
Wednesday July 12, 7:15-9:30 am
Networking breakfast. FREE to members>> Register
to
Amy@FtlChamber.com or (954) 660-0601
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Uptown Council
Luncheon
Friday July 14, 11:30-1:30 pm
Westin Hotel, 400 Corporate Drive, Fort
Lauderdale
$28 Members, $33 Non-Members, $5 more at the door
>> Register Online
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Board of
Governors/Trustee Luncheon
Wednesday July 19, 11:45-1:30 pm
Renaissance Hotel, 1617 SE 17th St, Ft Lauderdale
$45 Members,
$50 Members at the door,
$55 Non-Members
>> Register Online
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The Improv Comedy Show to benefit Gilda's Club
Wednesday July 19, Evening
Hard Rock Comedy Improv
$10 per person, 2 drink minimum, must be 18 years old
>> For
reservations call (954) 981-5653
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Business after Hours
Thursday July 20, 5:30-7:30 pm
Irelands Inn, 2220 N Atlantic Blvd, Ft Lauderdale
$15 Members, $35 Non-Members, $5 more at the door
>> Register Online
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Weston Business
after Hours
Wednesday July 26, 5:30-7:30 pm
Courtyard by Marriott, 2220 N Commerce Pkwy,
Weston
FREE Members, $15 Non-Members
>> Register to
Amy@FtlChamber.com
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Downtown Council
Breakfast
Thursday July 27, 7:30-9:30 pm
Riverside Hotel,
620 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
$25 Members, $30 Non-Members, $5 more at the door
>> Register Online
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Business Perks
Friday July 28, 8:00-9:00 am
Chamber Building, Second Floor, 512 NE 3rd Ave,
Fort Lauderdale
FREE networking event for all members and guests, coffee
and pastries will be served. NO RSVP Required,
just show up.
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your Company and/or Personal information with the
Chamber, please contact
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jenniferb@ftlchamber.com or (954) 462-6000, ext 8792
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512 NE 3rd Avenue
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Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 462-6000
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