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 BUSINESS EXPO IS ALMOST HERE
In This Issue
New Member Spotlight
Business Expo
Trustee Spotlight
Members in Motion
Other News & Events
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April 3, 2009 
NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
FEATURED NEW MEMBERS

Baron Sign Manufacturing
Mr. Jerry Foland
900 W 13th Street Riviera Beach, FL 33404
jerry@baronsign.com  www.baronsign.com  (561) 721-0648 
 
Benefits Plus Inc.
Mr. Juan Comendeiro
100 Miracle Mile, Suite 250 Coral Gables, FL 33134
juan@bpimiami.org  www.bpimiami.org  (305) 403-2200
  
Carrington's Sports Bar
Mr. Steve Gibbons
9555 S. Dixie Highway Pinecrest, FL 33156
(305) 200-5428
 
Mango's Tropical Cafe 
Mr. Felix Vega
900 Ocean Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-4422    
COUNTDOWN TO BUSINESS EXPO! 26 DAYS TO GO! 
Business Expo
There are only 26 more days until the 10th Annual Business Expo.  Have you reserved a spot yet? 
Join us for a "Night On The Town" at the 2009 Chamber South Business Expo. Presented by Chamber South's Business Committee in partnership with the Datran Centerand the business associations of Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, & Cutler Bay. Visitors will step into the streets of Miami's business community for a tour of Technology Terrace. They'll find banks, hospitals and clinics; schools and universities; business coaches, printers and marketers. There will be myriad opportunities to network with local business groups and not-for-profit community organizations. Service companies to clean homes & businesses; insurance agents; payroll services and contractors to repair or build-out an office or warehouse will hang out their shingles. Food and drink will be provided by local restaurants scattered throughout the venue. Local musicians will entertain. Exciting raffles and great prizes will be offered. Come hang out your shingle with the butcher, the baker and candlestick maker!
Get the word out. This event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your products and services to hundreds of businesses and consumers to grow your business. Participate! Promote! Prosper!
For more information or to download an application, please click here.  Don't forget to go to the Member to Member section to view all the great Business Expo specials.
 TRUSTEE SPOTLIGHT

South Miami PharmacyPharmacies are easy to come by these days, however it is not always easy to come by exceptional service and unique specializations.

South Miami Pharmacy's state of the art facility offers customers the resources, accommodations, and assistance needed to provide the best pharmaceutical service possible. A Doctor of Pharmacy is available for confidential consultations and the knowledgeable staff is proficient in medication dispersal offering friendly and respectful service in a timely manner. The Accu-Med prescription system helps the staff provide not only speedy service, but 99.9% accuracy. Additionally, South Miami Pharmacy makes it easy for you to transfer existing prescriptions to their pharmacy-  you can even refill your prescription online!

South Miami Pharmacy specializes in uncommon and/or hard to find medications including fertility, pain management, and HIV/AIDS medications. There is no need to wait for the pharmacy to order your medication; you can count on  South Miami Pharmacy to have your medication in stock when you need it.

Reliability, accuracy, confidentiality, and friendly service are all part of the South Miami Pharmacy experience, making them a great choice no matter your prescription needs.
 
Since opening its doors in 2003, South Miami Pharmacy has made quite an impression.  Honors include:

  • Joined Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing private businesses in 2008
  • Ranked # 41 in the Top 100 Businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Miami Beach, FL
  • Ranked # 58 in the Top 100 Health Companies Nationwide.
  • Drug Topics Magazine saluted South Miami Pharmacy as an Independent Superstar and voted them one of the Best Pharmacies in America in 2007, stating that they are "one to watch".

OPENING SOON! South Miami Pharmacy is opening a new location this summer at 6050 South Dixie Highway.

South Miami Pharmacy
Armando Bardisa, Pharm. D
6233 Sunset Drive South Miami, FL
(305) 668-6150
 MEMBERS IN MOTION
TWO GREAT HONORS FOR BAPTIST HEALTH!  
 
Baptist HealthNAFE Names Baptist Health South Florida to Five Top Nonprofit Companies for Female Executives
 
Companies Honored for Dedication to Women's Advancement
 
New York, N.Y. (March 16, 2009) - Baptist Health South Florida has been named by the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) to the 2009 NAFE Five Top Nonprofit Companies for Executive Women.  Released today along with NAFE's list of the Top 50 Companies for Executive Women, the prestigious lists spotlight corporations whose commendable practices and employment records demonstrate that women matter to the bottom line. Click here to read more.
 
 
 
Baptist Health honored with Gallup Great Workplace Award
Baptist Health South Florida has received the 2009 Gallup Great Workplace Award. Twenty-three companies earned the award with recipients representing all types of global business including healthcare, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, banks and insurance. Baptist Health is the only Florida-based organization selected for the Gallup award.
The award honors organizations that have demonstrated they have the most productive and engaged workforces in the world. Engaged employees are those who work with passion and are strongly connected to the company, helping to drive innovation and move the company forward. A panel of workplace experts selected the awardees based on rigorous research using a database that compares work teams in more than 150 countries. Click here to read more.

MARCH CALENDAR OF EVENTS
April 2, 2009
Governmental Affairs Committee 
Time: 7:30 am

April 3, 2009
Small Business Committee
Time: 7:30 am - 8:30 am


April 8, 2009
Networking Luncheon-Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at Crowne Plaza 

Time: 12:00 pm
 
April 9, 2009
MAC-Military Affairs Committee 
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am


April 14, 2009
Environmental Committee 

Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

 

April 16, 2009
Business After Hours Card Exchange at Dan Marino's
Time: 5:30 pm

 

April 17, 2009
Transportation Committee 
Time: 7:30 am - 8:30 am

 

April 21, 2009
Home Ownership Seminar 
Time: 8:00 am - 9:30 am


April 22, 2009
General Membership Breakfast 

Time: 7:30 am

Board of Directors Meetings  Time: 4:30 pm

 

April 24, 2009
Education & Business Coalition 
Time: 7:30 am - 8:30 am
 
IT Committee 
Time: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am

 

April 28, 2009
Not For Profit Committee 
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
 
April 29, 2009
2009 Business Expo  - Datran Center 
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 

For more information or to register for any of these events click here.


OTHER NEWS & EVENTS
Friday, April 10, 2009
Art Night, South Miami
 
Saturday April 11-12, 2009
Great Egg Safari at Miami Metro Zoo
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Special Events Field
Continuous Egg safaris, fun activities, the Easter Bunny and more for kids 12 and under.
 
Friday, April 17, 2009
CHI Golf Tournament
Robert Baily/Glen Rice Celebrity Golf Tournament
Doral Red Course
 
 
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Town of Cutler Bay is hosting a Charrette focusing on the US-1 Corridor
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at South Dade Regional Library, 2nd Floor
Refreshments will be served
For more information please click here.
 
Friday, April 24, 2009
Rejoice In the Spirit
7:00 PM
St. Patrick Church
3716 Garden Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
FREE admission  www.miamichildrenschorus.org
 
Save the date for these May Events
 
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Reverse Mortgage Seminar
6:00 PM
BankUnited - Sunset Branch 6075 Sunset Drive
RSVP to (305)663-8000
 
Friday, May 22, 2009
Military Affairs Committee 18th Annual Golf Tournament
Miccosukee Golf and Country Club
 
FREE BUSINESS SEMINARS
 
Have you heard?  Chamber South is hosting FREE Business Seminars 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!  Seminars are conveniently located, at Chamber South, and are FREE!  
 
 Check out April's Schedule!  
 
April 21, 2009   "Home Ownership"  Essential Knowledge
First Time Home Buyer Qualification and Opportunities
  • Refinancing
  • Credit Scoring
  • Home Benefit Package 
Presented by Sergio Aleaga  Union Mortgage    
Chamber South Conference Center 8:00 - 9:30 am  Click here to RSVP
 MEMBER TO MEMBER BENEFITS
Member to Member

Chamber South  6410 SW 80th Street
South Miami, Fl 33143
305-661-1621