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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS

Congratulations to the winners of the Chamber South First Annual Business Excellence Awards.  Business Excellence Awards recognize excellence in business leadership and honor businesses in our community that achieve outstanding success regardless of the circumstances. The criteria used to judge the applicants were service, corporate citizenship, business achievement and workplace environment.

 

2011 Winners are:

 
Best Green Business: The Early Development of Global Education - Mercy Gonzalez and Priya Nembhard
 

Best Start Up Business:
  Cool de Sac - CEO Jose Luis Bueno


Best High Growth Business:  First National Bank of South Miami - Veronica B. Flores, Executive Vice-President


Best Corporate Citizen: First National Bank of South Miami - Veronica B. Flores, Executive Vice-President

  
NEW MEMBERS

New Trustee Members

 

Credomatic 

9150 S. Dadeland Blvd., Suite 800  Miami, Fl (305) 372-3000

Gonzalo Ruiz

 

Total Bank

10205 S, Dixie Highway, Suite 201 Pinecrest, Fl (305)476-6397
Renato J. Salazar 

 

NAI

9655 South Dixie Highway, Suite 200  Miami, Fl (786) 260-0495

Robert Eckstein

 

Bustos Realty

11570 Sunset Drive  Miami, Fl (305)903-4456
Alvaro Bustos 

 

New Members

 

Paul Merker
7600 SW 57th Avenue, Suite 127 South Miami, Fl (305) 498-0704

Magnolia Landing Apartments, Ltd.

25881 SW 143rd. Court  Naranja, Fl (305)258-0085

Marvin Zapata


Christina Party Rentals

9740 East Evergreen Street  Miami, Fl (305) 969-1025

Jose Segarra


The Miami Coalition to a Safe and Drug Free Community, Inc.
13287 SW 124 Street Miami, Fl (786) 242-8222

Douglas Hughes

 

Heritage House

16500 SW 74 Avenue Miami, Fl (305)232-1776

Howard Tendrich


Advance Health Services

7000 SW 97 Avenue, Suite 120 Miami, Fl (305) 670-0055
Emely Ferrer

The Postage Meter Guys
1984 SE 23rd Road  Homestead, Fl (305)230-6816

Jennifer Coburn

 

Citibank

8701 Bird Road  Miami, Fl (305)235-4922

Yolma M. Casanova

20TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
2011 Golf
Military Affairs Committee's 20th Annual Golf Tournament is coming up May 20th, 2011 at Palmetto Golf course.  Volunteer or join the Committee! 
  
Golf Committee meeting is set for May 12th, 12PM at Perrine, 900 Perrine Ave
  
Click here to download brochure.
Nominate a Board Member
We are now accepting nominations for the Chamber South Board of Directors. 
  
Click here to download forms
Save the Date- Trustee Only Event

Cinco de Mayo
 May 5, 2011- 6:00 - 8:00 PM

 Please RSVP to Joanne by calling 786-249-0946

TRUSTEE SPOTLIGHT

Phil LyonsPhillip C. Lyons is Senior Vice President and Partner with InSource, Inc. one of South Florida's largest independently owned insurance firms with roots dating back to 1922. He focuses on real estate commercial property programs, manufacturers, condominiums, and workers compensation programs. Mr. Lyons also specializes in custom tailored homeowner and auto insurance programs for high net worth individuals. 
 

Lyons started his insurance career back in 1981. He was a partner in Worley, Humphrey & Ball, a predecessor firm to InSource. He is an Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI) as well as a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC).
 

Much of his success is due to his understanding that in today's world you need to be more than an insurance salesman, you need to be a true risk manager, a trusted advisor, a partner, and a resource to your clients. He also has a core belief that to better serve the community you need to be involved in the community, and does exactly that. He is an active member of the Chamber South, Chairman Elect of the Military Affairs Committee, member of the Legislative Council for the Florida Association of Insurance Agents (FAIA), Incoming President of the Independent Insurance Agents of Dade County, and a member of the Miami Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. He has also served as Chairman of Chamber South, President of the South Dade Association of Life Underwriters, and the South Miami-Kendall Jaycees.
 

Phil has been happily married to Donna for thirty years and has two daughters and a son. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1971 to 1980, has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Florida International University, and an Associate's Degree from Miami-Dade College.

NON PROFIT SPOTLIGHT

Fellowship House

Fellowship House is happy to announce that we now have our very own Clubhouse Program, Club Fellowship. 

A Clubhouse is a consumer centered treatment modality that addresses the long-term needs of adults suffering from severe mental illness while building confidence, honing vocational skills, and emphasizing strength based approaches to recovery. 

 

Clients are called members to indicate that they govern the direction of their treatment and involvement is in the program is entirely self-directed.  Within the Clubhouse, staff and members work collaboratively in all aspects of operation, including food preparation and maintenance activities.  Clubhouses follow a work-ordered day and are sub-divided into workshops that are responsible for the tasks required to keep the facility running. 

 

Job development is also a central tenet of the philosophy, and staff will assist members in applying for outside employment.  As a program independent of the agency's other programs, Club Fellowship offers supportive staff, vocational instruction and employment opportunities that help its members focus on their strengths and make proactive decisions regarding their treatment. 

Club Fellowship serves as a community for the individuals seeking its services.  Consumers are "members for life", so they will always retain the support networks created within Club Fellowship. 

 

 If you would like to know more about Fellowship House or Club Fellowship please check us out @ www.fellowshiphouse.org, or www.clubfellowship.org

MEMBERS IN MOTION

Cool de Sac


Congratulations to

Cool de Sac for reaching a new milestone!  Cool de Sac's Sunset location turned 3 yesterday, May 1st.  To celebrate, they hosted a Cool Birthday Bash complete with a huge cake for all their guests!

 

Cool de Sac recently won the First Annual Business Excellence Awards for "Best Start Up Business".  Last month they opened their second location at the Dolphin Mall.  The Grand Opening drew over 1,200 people and attracted a lot of media attention.

 

What makes Cool-de-Sac truly special is the way it blends entertainment with creativity, eating out with good health,
and sheer fun for kids with convenience for adults.  In fact, Cool-de-Sac is the perfect place for the entire family!  Cool de Sac is currently franchising and has several new locations in the works.   Watch for future locations in Washington DC, Mexico City, and other locations throuhout South Florida.  For more information please call (888)550-Cool

AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT

Alvaro Bustos

Alvaro is a natural born problem solver who has a passion for helping people achieve their dreams.  His ability to think outside the box, passion for going above and beyond and his unique 30 year multi lingual and cultural corporate background gives him a unique advantage to sell Real Estate in our Diverse community.


Real Solutions in Real Estate

Contact Alvaro at:

Alvaro@BustosRealty.com

www.BustosRealty.com

COMING UP
Luncheon
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Breakfast
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12TH ANNUAL BUSINESS EXPO - UPDATE

  
A very special Thank You to our Small Business Committee for putting on such a great Business Expo!  Thanks to all the Sponsors, Exhibitors, Media Partners and Attendees that made it all possible. 
Sponsors
Chamber N-XT

 

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Registration extended! Sign up today!  Call 305-661-1621

WELLNESS TIP Brought to you by the Wellness Committee
WellnessGetting enough sleep?  Brought to you by: Dr. Carrie Herzog
Chiropractic Physician
Affiliated Healthcare Centers, Inc.

 

According to the National Sleep Foundation, as many as 40% of Americans sleep less than 7 hours per night.  New studies show that when you sleep less than 6-7 hours per night, your risk for serious disease increases.  In fact, another study finds that if you regularly get less than six hours of sleep per night, you are 12% more likely to die prematurely.  So, if you have trouble finding a comfortable position in which to sleep try using proper pillow placement in order to get the sleep that is so vitally important to your health.  If you sleep on your side use a cervical pillow to keep your neck straight and elongated and a pillow between your knees.  If you prefer to sleep on back, use a pillow that will support your cervical curve and a pillow under knees to take pressure off the low back.  Sleep Well!
COMING UP...

Thursday, the 5th

Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting
South Miami Office
6410 SW 80th Street, 7:30 am
 
Cinco de Mayo Trustee Event
Palmetto Bay Village Center
18001 Old Cutler Road, 6:00pm

Friday, the 6th

Small Business Committee Meeting
South Miami Office
6410 SW 80th Street, 7:30 am 
  

Wednesday, the 11th

Network Luncheon & New Member Orientation
Carrabba's Italian Grill
5829 SW 73rd Street, 11:45 am
Sponsored By: The Tropical Audubon Society
 

Thursday, the 12th

Military Affairs Committee Meeting
South Dade Office
900 Perrine Avenue, 8:00 am

Friday, the 13th

Transportation Committee Meeting
South Dade Office
900 Perrine Avenue, 7:30 am

 

Tuesday, the 17th

Wellness Committee Meeting
South Miami Office
6410 SW 80th Street, 9:30 am
 

Wednesday, the 18th

Mayoral Candidate Forum
Dadeland Marriott
9090 South Dadeland Boulevard, 8:30 -11:00 am

Chamber N-XT Meeting
South Miami Office
6410 SW 80th , 4:00 pm
 

Thursday, the 19th

Environmental Committee Meeting
South Miami Office
6410 SW 80th Street, 9:00 am

Business After Hours & New Member Reception
5530 Sunset Drive, 5:30pm
Sponsored By:
Tropical Audubon Society
 

Friday, the 20th

Chamber South's Military Affairs
Golf Tournament,
Palmetto Golf Course
9300 SW 152nd St , 7:30am
Proudly Sponsored By:
Baptist Health South Florida

Tuesday, the 24th

Not For Profit Committee Meeting
South Miami Office
6410 SW 80th Street, 11:30 pm
Wednesday, the 25th
 
Military Affairs Committee
General Membership Breakfast
Miami Dadeland Marriott
9090 South Dadeland Boulevard, 7:30 am
Proudly Sponsored By:
Baptist Health South Florida
Speaker: Col. Donald Lindberg, Commander 482nd Fighter Wing

Friday, the 27th

Education & Business Coalition Meeting
South Miami Office
6410 SW 80th Street, 7:30 am 
  
Click here to RSVP and view all events.
Florida's Turnpike Enterprise
Now that all-electronic toll collection is in effect on Florida's Turnpike in Miami-Dade, construction has entered another phase, and it involves the demolition of toll plazas.

Demolition of the toll plaza on the Turnpike's southbound entrance ramp from Kendall Drive will take place from 9 p.m.
Friday, April 29, through 5 a.m. Monday, May 2, and from 9 p.m.
Friday, May 6, through 5 a.m. Monday, May 9.
  
The ramp will be closed both weekends, and traffic will be detoured to SW 117th Avenue and south to SW 120th Street to enter the Turnpike.

Demolition activities will occur during daytime and nighttime hours, and you may experience noise and dust during these times. We want to advise you that our engineers are monitoring the work in an effort to limit disruptions for nearby residents.

Should you have any questions about the project, please contact
me at the Public Information Office of Florida's Turnpike at
1-800-749-7453.
SAVE THE DATE -

Taste of the Bay
 May 15, 2011- 11:00 - 6:00PM

 For more information call CBBA at 305-815-1536

CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS
cellphone for soliders"Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded by teenagers Robbie and Brittany Bergquist from Norwell, Mass., with $21 of their own money. Since then, the registered 501c3 non-profit organization has raised almost $2 million in donations and distributed more than 500,000 prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas. " www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com
  
Contact Chamber South for Drop Off Location.
305-661-1621
Chamber South |6410 SW 80th Street| South Miami, Fl 33143
305-661-1621