Key Commerce
The Official E-newsletter of the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce
                              
July 23, 2015
TASTE PARADISE
In October, everyone will be able to "Taste Paradise" on Key Biscayne.  From October 9-25, Key Biscayne restaurants will offer a culinary trip around the world with fixed-price breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner menus. Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee Chair, Nora Camejo, wants to let the Greater Miami area know there are 39+ restaurants from the Rickenbacker Toll Plaza to the tip of Key Biscayne. "Many people aren't aware of the number of restaurants on Key Biscayne and the quality of the offerings." stated Camejo. "Taste Paradise" was the brainchild of Belen Nunez, Marketing Director for The Islander News. Nunez explains "The variety of restaurants we have on Key Biscayne is unparalleled for such a small geographical area."  The event is being patterned after Miami Spice and will attract new customers to our area. Stay to tuned to your Key Commerce for updates to this great event!
PLAN YOUR HOLIDAY MARKETING NOW
In preparation for the holiday season, the Chamber is hosting a series of workshops to increase your expertise in marketing. Nora Camejo of Nora Camejo Graphic & Web Page Design is the Chair of the Marketing Committee that is producing the workshops.  Each Wednesday in September, there will be an expert in different areas to help increase your visibility and help you formulate a Social Media/Internet marketing plan for this holiday season. A representative from Google will speak on putting your business on the Google Map, Constant Contact will present how to increase your email list, Megan Tague will teach Facebook and Twitter 101 and Marcos Kwasniewski with a Google representative will speak on customer service, what Social Medias might for best for your business and answer questions on intermediate Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus and Instagram.  The workshops will take place either at 8:00-9:00am or from 6:30-7:30pm every Wednesday in October- pencil in into your calendar now.
 

BECOME A LEADER - LOOKING FOR NOMINEES FOR THE KEY BISCAYNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bill Baggs Cape FL State Park The Nominating Committee is currently accepting nominees for the Board of Directors of the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center.

Any member who would like to be considered or have any questions about Board Nominations should contact the chair of the nominating committee, Joe Coote or the Chamber by email (kathye@keybiscaynechamber.org) or call us at 305-361-5207.
UPCOMING EVENTS
MBF 6th Annual Fishing and Spearfishing Tournament
August 6 is the Captain's meeting for the tournament and August 8 is the tournament.  Registration is available now.
For more information: click here
MEMBER NEWS 
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI ROSENSTIEL SCHOOL OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE PRESENTS RESCUE A REEF EXPEDITION

The next Rescue A Reef expedition is scheduled for Saturday, August 1st.  

The expeditions are half day excursions leaving from Divers Paradise on Key Biscayne. Once everyone has their gear assembled, a short demonstration on coral nursery maintenance and outplanting methods is provided before heading out to the Key Biscayne Coral Nursery. At the nursery, the participants will help in cleaning the nursery "trees", measuring corals, and collecting corals to take to the outplant site. After the work is done at the nursery, the participants will head head to a nearby reef (Divers Paradise Reef) where the participants will outplant the corals and conduct a survey of the reef. 

 

The cost for the expedition is a $25 donation per participant payable directly to Rescue a Reef and $100 boat/dive fee (which includes two tanks, mask, and fins) payable to Divers Paradise. If you need to rent SCUBA gear (BCD and Regulator), you can rent those for an additional fee (usually about $35) from Divers Paradise. Wetsuits are also available for rental for $10. 

All participants must be at least 18 years old.

 
BECOME A FLORIDA NATURALIST

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne NAture Center is promoting an opportunity to become a Florida Naturalist. The Florida Master Naturalist Program is an adult education UF/IFAS Extension program developed by the University of Florida and pro­vided by many Extension offices and participating organizations throughout the state of Florida. FMNP training will benefit persons interested in learning more about Florida's environment or wishing to increase their knowledge for use in education programs as volun­teers, employees, ecotourism guides, and others.

 


 
MBF 6TH ANNUAL FISHING AND SPEARFISHING FOR BOATING SAFETY TOURNAMENT

Registration is now open for the MBF 6th Annual Fishing and Spearfishing for Boating Safety Tournament on August 8, 2015 at Key Biscayne Yacht Club. All funds raised will go to pay for FREE Boating Safety Classes in the Miami-Dade Community. Registration for per boat is $500, extra anglers on boat $50.00. Registration fee includes: Captains reception, boat goodie bucket, food and beverages, tournament t-shirt, Day of fun for your family and friends,  Award Ceremony and Supporting Boating Safety.  Individuals that don't want to fish but want to support and attend $35.00 for adults and $25.00 for kids. To register, sponsorship, volunteering and get more information, please contact Mari Novo at mm@monicaburguerafoundation.org , 305-301-6766 or visit www.mbfBoatingSafety.org

 
     
JOB OPENING
Yachtfit is looking for a manager.  The position is in sales and management with experience in retail and sales.  Contact Fernanda for more information; e-mail fernanda@yachtfit.net
 
THANK YOU TO OUR RENEWING MEMBERS

Commodore Club West
The Dental Connection
EWM
Home Federal Bank
Mort Friedman, Esq.
The Golden Hog
Key Pharmacy 
Miki Flow/ Jiu-Jitsu and Movement
Regency Pool and Spa
Rickenbacker Marina 
Edward Stone
Dr. Carlos Wiegering M.D. 
Zambrano Orthodontics
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