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COMPASS POINTS MARCH 2012

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It's time to get Lucky at Business!  
13th Annual Chamber South Business EXPO 
Click here to find your pot o' gold! 

 

Welcome our newest members!
 

 

Trustee Spotlight

ClaudiaCaudia Cancio is Senior Vice President, Regional Branch Manager in Miami-Dade County at First National Bank of South Miami.
Claudia has nearly 25 years of banking experience and started with First National Bank of South Miami in September 2010.  She oversees the three branches located at South Miami, Kendall and the Falls.  Her home office is in the Falls.

Claudia is very active in the community as well as a member of both Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay Business Associations, and also serves on the  board for Chamber South.   She belongs to the Trustee Committee where her participation has certainly benefited her and the Bank overall. 
Claudia states:  "Our team of professionals (Luis, Hector, Diane, Mercy and Veronica) has truly embraced our strong participation and commitment to Chamber South and the various committees we are each involved in.   We have earned many new personal and business clients who are now enjoying excellent customer service, along with, trust and stability in their bank relationship.  We are proud of serving our community for the past 60 years and we always aim to be the banker of choice."  
Chamber South is very proud of having Claudia as one of its Board Members; her input and hard work has helped the Chamber and it's members.  You may reach Claudia Cancio at 305-278-5701.

 

Not for Profit Spotlight

Thinking of you

Thinking of You Services is a not for profit 501�3 organization which was started in 2004, and has been filling a void that was identified by military personnel, veterans, and their families. One major area of their outreach is sending cards and care packages free of charge to service men and women overseas. Send them any APO or FPO addresses of which you are aware and a box will be on its way.

 

They also donate items to the Veterans Administration Hospital on an ongoing basis thereby enabling veterans to see that they are not forgotten.

Their outreach to the community has been enhanced by their membership in Chamber South. The Not for Profit Committee has helped them in networking and identification of funding and other resources and has enabled them to gain visibility.

 

Every year they hold an annual picnic to collect care package items to send a touch of home to the troops and show them that we care. Please contact Freddie at (786)252-2798 or by email at [email protected] for more information. They look forward to hearing from you.

 

March Networking Luncheon
 
LuncheonMarch 14th, 2012
Time: 11:45 am
New Member Orientation: 11:00 am
Click here to RSVP
 
Carrabba's Italian Grill
5829 SW 73rd Street
South Miami, FL 33143
 
Sponsored by: Green Wheel Marketing  
Green Wheel Marketing 

 

13th Annual Business EXPO

Business Expo 2012

 

If you haven't registered to showcase your business at the 13th Annual Business EXPO you are missing out! 

 

Register now for the 13th Annual Business EXPO.

 

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to show the members and our community what your business has to offer.

 

Join us for 13th Annual Business EXPO. Presented by Chamber South's Small Business Committee in partnership with the Datran Center. Visitors will step into the streets for a tour of South Miami-Dade's business community. 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 and businesses; insurance agents; payroll services and contractors to repair or build-out an office or warehouse will hang out their shingles. 

 

 

March General Membership Breakfast
 
CoffeeMarch 28, 2012
Time: 6:45 am - 9 :00 am 
Click here to RSVP

 

Miami Marriott Dadeland
9100 South Dadeland Boulevard
Miami, FL 33156 

 

 Sponsored by: Credomatic of Florida
Credomatic    

 

King Pins Challenge
 
KINGPINSTHE KING PINS CHALLENGE brings together South Miami area civic and business leaders, law enforcement and area high school students for an evening of family fun and entertaiment in a bowling tournament to raise funds for the South Miami Drug-Free Coalition.

 

On Sunday, March 25, from 5-8pm at Splitsvillle, thirteen teams take to the lanes and compete for the King Pins Challenge Trophy, awarded to the team that raises the most funds for the Coalition.

 

Join team captain Carmen Layne Powers, Chairman Joe Corradino, Ken Kistner, Alvaro Bustos, George Alvarez, and Irma Gomez as we support the Informed Families/South Miami Drug-Free Coalition.

For information on participating and sponsorships, please click here.

Improve your score and build team camaraderie!
Splitsville and SoMi Mag are hosting Wednesday evening sessions (7-9pm) on the lanes for team members.
Click here for more information.

 

Second Annual Business Excellence Awards

Business Excellence

Register now for the 2nd Annual Business Excellence Awards

April 4th, 2012

Coral Gables Country Club

Registration begins at 11:45 am

Lunch begins at 12:00 pm

 

Keynote Speaker: Miguel "Mike" B. Fernandez, Chairman of MBF Healthcare Partners, L.P.
MC: Phil Ferro, Head Meteorologist of WSVN 7 

 

Our Second Annual Business Excellence Awards recognizes excellence in business leadership and businesses in our community that achieve outstanding success regardless of the circumstances. 

 

 

Trustee Event April 21, 2012
logo"Love Supreme on the Mezzanine"

Turtle Island Quartet performs the music of John Coltrane

April 21st, 2012 6:30 pm

$35/pp Trustees $50/pp Non Trustees

South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center

Click here to RSVP

Sponsored by: Jackson Health System

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Trustees, join us for a private champagne reception before the performance.

Winners of a Grammy for Best Classical Crossover Album, Turtle Island Quartet pay homage to John Coltrane's legendary jazz album, A Love Supreme, during this spectacular concert. Recorded four decades ago at a time when the country was deeply troubled by issues of race and war, Coltrane's music was a personal statement of redemption and salvation that struck a chord in the hearts of millions, becoming one of the most enduring jazz recordings of all time.

Turtle Island Quartet continues its tradition of employing the string quartet form to shed new light on the timeless joy and beauty contained in the greatest music of the American jazz masters.

 

 

Save the Date- Trustee Event

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Celebrate "Cinco de Mayo" on "Tres de Mayo" at this Exclusive Trustee Event!

May 3, 2012, Time: 6:00 pm

Complimentary for Trustees

Where: Palmetto Bay Village Center Sponsored by: Palmetto Bay Village CenterClick here to RSVP

 

 

We hope to see you at one of our many very special events this month and thank you for your continued partnership.
 
Sincerely, 

Mary Scott Russell

President

Chamber South

Quick Links
In This Issue
New Members
Trustee Spotlight
Not for Profit Spotlight
Networking Luncheon
13th Annual Business EXPO
March Breakfast
King Pins
Business Excellence Awards
Trustee Event
Tres de Mayo

  Calendar

 
Thursday, the 8th 
Military Affairs Committee
Time: 10:00 am
 
Friday, the 9th 
Transportation Committee
Time: 7:30 am 
 
Wellness Committee
Time: 8:00 am 
 
Wednesday, the 14th 
Network Luncheon
New Member Orientation 
Time: 11:00 am 
Luncheon: 11:45 am
 
Chamber N-XT Committee 
Time: 2:00 pm 
 
Thursday, the 15th 
Environmental Committee
Time: 9:00 am
 
Thursday, the 15th 
Business After Hours
Time: 6:00 pm
 
Wednesday, the 21st 
13th Annual Chamber South  
Business EXPO 
Time: 5:00 pm
 
Saturday, the 24th 
Chamber N-XT Kickball 
Finals Tournament
 
Tuesday, the 27th 
Not for Profit Committee
Time: 11:30 am 
 
Ambassador Committee 
Time: 4:00 pm 
 
Gavel Club
Time: 5:00 pm
 
Wednesday, the 28th 
General Membership Breakfast
Time: 7:30 am 
 
Friday, the 30th 
Education & Business Coalition 
Time: 7:30 am 
 Chamber N-XT After  Hours Event

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  Kickball Schedule

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Chamber N-XT
Kickball Schedule

Come cheer us on!
Location: Palmer Park 
 
March 5th
8pm, Field 1 N-XT Round 
9pm, Field N-XT Round 
March 12th  
8pm, Field 1 N-XT Shot 
8pm, Field 2 N-XT Round 
March 19th  
8pm, Field 1 N-XT Round 
8pm, Field 2 N-XT Shot 
March 24th  
Tournament Rounds 
 
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