Compass Points

Compass Points May 2012

BreakfastLunchafterhours  GOLF 
May is full of possibility!
Join us for some networking fun.

 

New Trustee Members

 

HeartWell LLP 
(305) 200-0399 Jeff Kaplan

 http://www.heartwell.com

 

Signal Outdoor Advertising, LLC
(305) 969-6100 Michelle Ruiz

 

Tonkinson Financial
 (305) 447-6617 Rick Tonkinson

New Members

 

Carpe Diem Academy 
(305) 971-1230 Lissa Torres 

 

Community Bank of Florida
(305) 245-2211 Lisa Greer
 
Citibank N.A.
(305)670-5057 Dipchand Khadar
 
Dream Dinners

(786) 573-2775 Nina Ortiz 

 

Elevation Burger 

305) 670-0463 Magali Vannier

 

GameTime
(305) 667-4263 Ehsan  Ansari

 

Hurley Health Resources, Inc. 
(305) 271-4474 Jan Hurley 
 
KinderCare Learning Centers 
(305) 388-9526 Alina Garcia
 

Law Offices of Elizabeth J. Hutson, P.A 

(305) 275-8810 Elizabeth Hutson 

New York Life Insurance Company  

(786) 275-2330 Ernesto Calderon Regal

Orion Surveyors & Mappers, Inc

(305) 229-5130 Hector Pinera

Rumbas Party Rentals & Events  

(305) 380-8088 Ernesto Machado

 

Shubitz Rosenbloom & Co., P.A. 
(305) 596-0000 Howard Rosenbloom CPA,MBA http://www.miamicpas.net 

 

Trustee Event "Tres de Mayo"

 

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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

Old Cutler Road at SW 184th Street

18001 Old Cutler Road

Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

 

Presented by: Palmetto Bay Village Center Click here to RSVP

 

Palmetto Bay Village Center

 

 Networking Luncheon
 

Luncheon

Join us for our Networking Luncheon!

May 9th, 2012

Carrabba's Italian Grill

5829 SW 73rd Street
South Miami, FL 33143

New Member Orientation 11:00 am, Luncheon 11:30 am

Click here to RSVP

 

Trustee Spotlight

Dr. Fialkow 

Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., a partner with Cardiovascular Center of South Florida, a member of the HeartWell LLP group practice of cardiologists, has been named medical director of clinical cardiology for Baptist Cardiac and Vascular Institute, announced Dr. Barry T. Katzen, founder and medical director of the Institute. 

 

"It is extremely important that we have strong leadership in clinical cardiology to advance the Institute to its new vision and objectives, and feel confident that you will help us reach those goals," wrote Dr. Katzen in a congratulatory letter. 
 
Dr. Fialkow, who is one of only 29 Florida lipidologists , or physicians with specialized training in cholesterol management and metabolic disorders like those that lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.  He is medical director of the Stress Lab, Electrocardiography and Cardiac Rehabilitation Services and the cardiology director of the Chest Pain Center at Baptist Hospital of Miami. He has special interest and extensive experience in cardiac prevention, recognition and management of lipid disorders, nutrition, exercise as well as other aspects of clinical cardiology, including hypertension, coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure.

 

Ambassador Spotlight

Romberto 

Romberto Escalomna is the owner of Big Frog Custom T-Shirts.
After many years of working in the banking industry, Romberto saw the opportunity of becoming a franchise owner. He decided on buying a Big Frog Custom T-Shirt franchise because the concept and flexibility of the technology behind the company. 

 

In 2009, he opened the 7th franchised location. His first year he earned "Rooky of the Year" award granted
by the franchise group for having the highest sales of any store in their first year of operation. The store is located in Kendall in the Bonefish Grill Shopping center located on 120th street and 127th Avenue.
He has a wide ranging clientele, from individuals who want to express their creativity, to schools, corporations, churches and businesses.
They provide custom t-shirts and other decorated items and embroidery services. Stop by for a visit.

 

Business After Hours    

Wine

May 17, 2012

Business After Hours

GameTime

5701 Sunset Drive 

Click here to RSVP 

 Gametime

 

May General Membership Breakfast
 
CoffeeMay 23, 2012
Time: 7:00 am - 9 :00 am 
Miami Dadeland Marriott
9090 South Dadeland Boulevard
Hosted by: Military Affairs Committee
Click here to RSVP
 

Guest Speaker:
RADM William D. Baumgartner
 

 
Presented by: TotalBank
Gold Sponsor: InSource, Inc.
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Military Affairs Committee Golf Tournament
 

Save the Date for the 21st Annual Military Affairs Committee

"Stars and Stripes" Golf Tournament

June 14th, 2012

Time: 8:30 am Shotgun Start

Miccosukee Golf and Country Club

6401 Kendale Lakes Drive

 

Community Events and Opportunities

 

MBA DAY at Nova Southeastern University, Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

Come find out about our MBA and master's business degrees!
Wirtz Gallery invites you to Artist Reception-Reisha Leize Perlmutter May 4th, 2012 First National Bank of South Miami
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center

Simon Malls

 

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 Event
Networking Luncheon
Ambassador Spotlight

  Calendar


Committee Meetings  
Thursday, the 3rd
Government Affairs Committee
South Miami Office, 7:30 am

Friday, the 4th
Small Business Committee
South Miami Office, 7:30 am

Trustee Committee
South Miami Office, 8:30 am

Thursday, the 10th
Military Affairs Committee
Palmetto Bay Office, 8:00 am

Friday, the 11th
Transportation Committee
Palmetto Bay Office, 7:30 am

Wellness Committee
South Miami Office, 8:00 am

Wednesday, the 16th
Chamber N-XT Committee
South Miami Office, 4:00 pm

Thursday, the 17th
Environmental Committee
South Miami Office, 9:00 am

Tuesday, the 22nd
Not for Profit Committee
South Miami Office, 11:30 am

Guest Speakers on Strategic Planning:

John Dow, Executive Director,
South Florida Behavioral Health Network

Laura Naredo, Director,
Behavioral Health Services

 

Ambassador Committee
South Miami Office, 4:00 pm

Gavel Club
South Miami Office, 5:00 pm

 

  Photo Gallery

Fox's New Member Reception 
Fox's
Business Excellence Awards   
BEA
 
Networking Luncheon
lunch
 
 
 


Legislative Round-Up 

Legislative 
Join us for a re-cap on the 2012 legislative session that just ended in Tallahassee.  Hear from experts on how decisions made and bills recently passed will affect your business.

May 31st, 2012  8 am- 10 am
 

A light breakfast will be served.

In Partnership With: Coral Gables Country Club

Featured Speakers (Confirmed to Date):
Florida State Senator Miguel Diaz de la Portilla
Florida State Representative Michael Bileca

 

Event Location and Host Sponsor

Becker & Poliakoff
121 Alhambra Plaza, 10th Floor
Alhambra Towers, Coral Gables
 
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