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Membership
at a glance
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Member Gallery
Lourdes Horton
Carolyn Gardner
& Vivian Conterio
Kristina Cormier
& Rudy Muniz
Phil Asquith and
Myk Likhov,
Caroline Raffington,
Santiago Correal
Ed Gorin, Kathy Ramsey,
Alyce Kielman
First National Bank
of South Miami
SBA Seminar
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Chamber South
needs your help!
We're on a mission to help Senior Christopher Moldes of Ferguson High School collect 200
Backpacks with School Supplies for students at Caribbean Elementary. If you would like to Donate Items, please drop them off at our offices or call us for more information.
(305)661-1621
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(305)661-1621
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FREE BUSINESS SEMINARS
Have you heard? Chamber South is hosting FREE Business Seminars this summer to help you grow your business. We have teamed up with some of our Trusted Members to bring you helpful information that will help you succeed!
So far the FREE Seminars have been a huge success. AT&T Kicked it off by providing useful information on Search Engine Optimization. Then just recently, First National Bank of South Miami had a great seminar on how the SBA can help you grow your business. Lots of members are taking advantage of these FREE Seminars offered by Chamber South.
Seminars are conveniently located, mostly at Chamber South, and are FREE! Don't miss out. Check out July's Schedule.
July 15: "The Power of Email Marketing" Presented by Lisa Sparks
of Constant Contact and Sponsored by Giatech
July 25th:
"Recession-Proof your Business/Employees
Presented by: Terry Deochand Sponsored by Eleva Solutions
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 June Highlights
June Networking Fun! We had plenty of Networking Opportunities at several events as well as some great speakers. We also kicked off our FREE Summer Business Seminars.
Have you attended one yet?
Pictured: Bob Gallaher & State Representative Julio Robaina
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A Chamber South Success Networking Story
My company manages a small shopping center on South Dixie Highway in south Miami-Dade County. The stores had fallen into disrepair and we were hired to clean the place up, restore occupancy and to generally improve the operation of the property.
Adjacent to the boundary of the shopping center is a large parcel of publicly owned land known as Seminole Heights Wayside Park. It's a passive park, with quite a large area of protected tree growth labeled a Natural Forest Community (NFC).
At the time we were hired to manage the shopping center, there was a small colony of homeless people living in the park, specifically within the NFC. These folks became a problem due to the continual mess they made of our trash receptacles and by bothering customers of our store tenants.
One of the new leases we arranged was with a child day care center, which presented even greater concerns about the homeless colony.
Here's where ChamberSouth comes in.
I was attending a committee meeting and met Maria Levrant of Commissioner Katy Sorenson's staff. I asked about whether there was someone I could talk to about the condition of the park in general and the homeless problem in particular. Maria got me in touch with the Community Partnership for Homeless, the Parks Department Natural Areas specialist and the Miami-Dade County Police Department's homeless specialist.
After a flurry of emails and a few meetings, the Parks Department decided that a general clean-up of the park was in order.
On June 27th more than 70 people assembled in the park. Commissioner Sorenson's staff was there, as were Parks Department folks, police officers and dozens of young volunteers who all pitched in to pick up debris, remove exotic plant growth and to remove the homeless colony from the protected forest area. The volunteers were provided by Hands On Miami, another Chamber participant.
As a result, the park appears noticeably cleaner, the NFC has less invasive plant growth, the homeless problem is improved and the property that my firm manages is better off for the effort - all the result of contacts made through ChamberSouth.
Bob Gallaher
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 Other News & Events
Baptist Hospital Helps Employees in financial trouble
KENDALL, Fla. -- A South Florida employer has implemented ways to help employees with financial difficulties.
Marta Rosario is a cardiology nurse at Baptist Hospital, but last year, she was unable to work for more than six months.
"When the mortgage company gave me the foreclosure notice in November, that was devastating for all of us," Rosario said.
Ribbon Cutting! Come Help Celebrate!
Thursday, July 31, join us as Union Mortgage & Sergio Aleaga celebrate their Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting at: 6705 Red Road #508 5:30-7 PM. Come and be a part of the celebration! www.union1realty.com
Women In Leadership Symposium
August 26, 2008
Location: The Bankers Club of Miami
One Biscayne Tower , 14th Floor Miami, Florida 3313
Phone: 305-374-1448 Time: 7:30 - 8:30am - Registration
Continental Breakfast served
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Compass Points has a new Look!
Chamber South will be emailing you the Newsletter in a new format. The New Newsletter is quicker and easier to read and can be printed from your email program. We can also now include live links directly to your website in any marketing material you submit to us. If you would like to send articles, or other newsworthy information, please do not hesitate to contact Vivian at vconterio@chambersouth.com.
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From the President
 Phil Lyons was on hand for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for 24Hour Fitness. This very large facility boasts many amenities including: Whirlpool, Pro Shop, Pool, Group X, Basketball Court, Kids' Club, Sauna, Steam Room and much more. 24 Hour Fitness has given us FREE Fitness passes that we will be raffling off at many of our upcoming events. For a location near you go to www.24hourfitness.com .
 Chair-Elect Peter Jude cut the ribbon for the opening of The Little Clinic on June 6th. The Little Clinic has Advance Registered Nurse Practioners and Physician Assistants available nights and weekends to treat common illnesses, minor injuries, and offer wellness care like routine check-ups, screenings and vaccinations. The staff was experienced and friendly and they are looking forward to opening many more locations in Florida this year. www.thelittleclinic.com
Mary Scott Russell, President
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July Calendar of Events
7/2 Cheeseburger in Paradise Summer Social
5:30-7:00 pm
Sunset Place
5701 Sunset Drive
Click here to RSVP
7/8 Environmental Committee
South Miami Office, 11:00 am
7/9 Network LuncheonCrowne Plaza Hotel, Noon Click here to RSVP7/11 Transportation CommitteeSouth Dade Office, 7:30 am 7/15 The Power of Email MarketingConstant Contact 6:00-8:00 pm South Miami Office Seminar Speaker: Lisa Sparks, Constant Contact
 7/19 Business After Hours Card Exchange Extra Space Storage 5:30-7:00 pm 10760 SW 186 Street Click here to RSVP 7/19 General Membership Breakfast
Miami Marriott Dadeland, 7:30 am Speaker: Dave Lawrence The Children's Trust Click here to RSVP Executive Committee, 4:30 pm & Board of Directors, 5:00 pm, South Miami Office 7/25 Recession-Proof Your Business/Employees
Sponsored by ELEVA Solutions 9:00-11:00 am South Miami Office Speaker: Terry Deochand  7/26 Chamber South's
Green Pot Luck Picnic in the Park Bring your family, some food and have a fun filled day in the park at the playground and on the volley ball court 3:00 pm Fuch's Park/ South Miami Office 6410 SW 80 Street All products for this picnic should be recyclable or biodegradable for more information please call the Chamber
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Chamber South Mission
The mission of Chamber South is to maintain a leadership role in the community through programs, services and events that will enhance the quality of life and economic well being of South Miami, Kendall, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay and Greater South Dade. The link between our quality of life and a thriving business community is undeniable. Without jobs, there is no commerce. Without commerce, there is an erosion of education, recreation, families, the arts and public safety. Chamber South strives to improve the quality of life of area residents by working to improve business conditions. It is the strong belief of the Chamber that businesses must be successful for the community to flourish as a whole. Chamber South has a responsibility to help its members and communities thrive. Will you do your part keep our quality of life strong?
Mary Scott Russell, President
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Chamber South 6410 SW 80th Street South Miami, Fl 33143
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