Chamber Times February June 20142014
May 2014 Chamber Events Chamber Networking Breakfast Forum 2014 Florida Legislative Update Thursday, June 12, - 8am-9am
Floridian Hotel 990 N. Homestead Blvd Homestead, Fl. 33030
June Business After Hours
Tuesday, June 17, - 5pm-7pm
The Big Cheese 350 N. Homestead Blvd Homestead, FL 33030
Ribbon Cutting Total Media Services/Vape Store Tuesday, June 24, - 5pm-7pm
MAC –Mexican American Council 151 NW 11 ST, Homestead, FL 33030 General Membership Luncheon
Thursday, June 26, - 11:30am - 1pm
Hampton Inn & Suites 2855 NE 9th Street Homestead, Fl 33033
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Happy Father’s Day Sunday, June 15th, 2014
www.chamberinaction.com
Volume 25 Issue 6
Welcome New Members in the Month of April 2014 ! Naranja Lakes Tax Services
Youth Career Institute, Inc.
Eddia Rosario
Roy Patrick
27393 south Dixie Hwy
15500 SW 106th Avenue
Homestead, FL 33032
Miami, FL 33157
Tel: 305-248-2226
Tel: 786-565-7227
www.Naranjalakestaxes.com
www.youthcareerinstitute.org
Category: Tax Return Preparation & Filing
Categories: Non-Profit
Thank you for renewing in the Month of May 2014 ! Captain Car Wash-Falmon Inc.
New Hope C. O. R. P. S., Inc.
Carlson, Frederick and Company, PA
PATCHES
Celebrity Rehab & Medical Center
RICHARDERSCHIK.com
Coalition of FL Farmworkers Org.
Richards Tractors & Implements, Inc.
Dalton Marine Supply Inc.
Shiver's Bar-B-Q
Doug Ingram & Sons Nursery
Somerset South Homestead
Gruber & Associates, Inc.
Youth Fishing Foundation, Inc.
Homestead Air Conditioning & Heating Corp June Makis Realtor Keystone Products, Inc.
Support your chamber members! Buy local, stop in and say hello. Pick up something that brings a smile. Your purchases are what keeps those business around!
Largo Honda Mast Medical Academy @ Homestead 2
Chamber Student Art & Essay Contest Military Appreciation Day Event May 17th, 2014 “Freedom and Honoring Service” Congratulations to all the Winners! Essay Winners: High School: Grades (9-12) First Place- Adrian Cardona, Homestead High Second Place-Denzel Williams, Homestead High Third Place- Marcus Mays, Grace Christian Prep Essay Winners: Middle School Grades (6- 8) First Place – Hunter Strokin, Arvida Middle Second Place - Nayla Dib , Zelda Glazer Middle Third Place-Grace Allen, Keys Gate Charter Art Winners Grades (K-5) First Place – Livya Burns Leider, Atala Montessori Second Place- Emily Lazo, Norma Butler Bossard Third Place- Alyssa Cadvid, Air Base Elementary Art Winners Grades (6-8) First Place- Fabian Lilavois, Norma Butler Bossard Second Place- Kristen Rodriguez, Miami Arts Third Place- Tiffany Carralero, Bowman Ashe Doolin
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Military Families Appreciation Dinner May 9th, 2014 Sponsored by FPL/Turkey Point
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May 2014 - Ribbon Cuttings
MAC - Mexican American Council, held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Monday, May 5th 2014. Located at 151 NW 11 ST Homestead, FL 33030
May 13, 2014—Historic Day for Homestead Thank you voters for supporting the two bond referendums during the May 13th, City of Homestead Special Election!
Homestead voters overwhelmingly approved both bond referendums, giving the city $21 million to build a new police station and $5 million to finish renovating the Seminole Theatre. Our city has a new road map for our future economic development. Thank you to our visionaries that lead the way Mayor, City Council and our City Manager!!!! The Chamber issued a formal resolution in support of the both bonds, and that resolution is posted on the Chamber’s website at http://chamberinaction.com .
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YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY AWARDED CEO STATUS The Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce awarded CEO status on May 27, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. to the students of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, a chamber program. The ceremony took place at Miami Dade College Homestead Campus, 500 College Terrace, Room F-222 Homestead, Florida 33030. The Young Entrepreneurs Academy is a nine-month program that guides middle and high school students through the process of starting a real business. The program covers all aspects of business startup including business plan development, pitching to an investor panel, obtaining funding, launching the business and managing media campaigns. Students learn to recognize the power of their ideas and develop the skills needed to turn those ideas into a business. This is the first year the chamber participated in this nationwide program.
Richard Erschik of JustAskRich.com the program’s instructor, Ms. Gabriella Auguste, CEO off G & C Tutoring and ELWIN A. ROZYSKIE, JR., Colonel, USAFR / Commander 482d Mission Support Group Graduates of the program are:
Aramis Pagan, an 9th grader at Keys Gate Charter School; Armani Pagan an 8th grader at Keys Gate Charter School; Christopher Eduardo Jimenez a 9th grader at Keys Gate Charter High; Cristian Bailey a 10th grader at Keys Gate Charter High; Dave Francois an 8th grader at Keys Gate Charter; Dean Smith a 9th grader at Keys Gate Charter School; Erika Smith a 10th grader at Keys Gate Charter High School; Gabriela Auguste a 7th grader at Keys Gate Charter School; John H. Bowles an 8th grader at Home School; Larissa Monjaraz a 6th grader at Keys Gate Charter School; Oluwatobi Onayemi a 12th grader at Keys Gate Charter High School; Richard J Gibson an 8th grader at Keys Gate Charter School; Sean D. Grey a 10th grader at Mast Medical Academy. Sponsors included FPL/ Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant. Miami Dade College Homestead Campus, The City of Homestead, and Homestead Hospital. /Baptist Health South Florida. And the Scholarship Fund Sponsors are: The Kiwanis Club of Homestead/South Dade, Bill & Gladys Duquette, Renee Reichling, Value Place and CBT College. Students interested in applying for the 2014-15 YEA program can obtain an application online at www.chamberinaction.com Click on YEA!, or simply stop in to the Chamber office and pick up an application. The application consists of simple questions, one essay, and a personal interview with a panel of local business leaders. Rosa Brito, Program Manager can be reached at 305-247-2332.
May Networking Events May 8, 2014—Chamber’s Networking Breakfast was held at the Courtyard by Marriott located at 29015 NE 9 St., Homestead, FL 33030 May 6th 2014— The 2014 Business EXPO was held at the Banyan Tree At Keys Gate 4300 Palm Drive Homestead, FL 33035
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HJCC Job Corps' 50th Main Street named Florida Main Street Program for theCelebrates month of May2014 “VIP Triple Play Tour” Guests of Honor
Anniversary
Recognizes organization’s contribution to preservation and restoration TALLAHASSEE – Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced today that Homestead Main Street has been designated the Florida Main Street Community of the Month for May 2014. Communities are selected based on their developmental achievements and participation in the Florida Main Street Program. “Since designation in 1993, as a Florida Main Street community, Homestead has completed 94 construction and rehabilitation projects totaling over $36 million,” said Secretary Detzner. In addition, a total of 121 businesses have opened, creating 598 new jobs in the downtown. Volunteers have donated over 441,000 hours of their time to meetings and events. Homestead is an example of how Main Street programs can improve and develop downtown communities. Yvonne Knowles, Executive Director of Homestead Main Street, reports that, “The amazing response to the weekend free Trolley Rides from downtown Homestead to the National Parks has drawn a record number of tourists to our downtown Historic District. Main Street enjoys a strong working partnership with the City of Homestead, and programs like this and future projects are all leading to an exciting future for the downtown Homestead Main Street district.” Homestead is an energetic city full of exciting events, such as Krome Avenue Goes Cajun which brought over 2,000 visitors to the downtown district in celebration of Mardi Gras. Also known for their spectacular annual car shows and dog contests, Homestead takes pride in their resident’s involvement in community events. The City of Homestead is the second oldest city in Miami-Dade County, opening to homesteaders in 1898. Homestead Main Street was designated in 1993, after Hurricane Andrew struck the area. The Main Street program was an instrumental tool in securing state and federal grants that were used to help rebuild the downtown area. For the last 20 years, Homestead Main Street has continued to work with the city, merchants, and cultural groups to restore and promote downtown. For more information about Homestead Main Street or the Florida Main Street program visit flheritage.com or facebook.com/ FloridaMainStreet.
2013-2014 Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Executive Board: Chairman’s Appointees Term Expires 2014 Chairman: Bill Duquette, Homestead Hospital Brad Bettelli, TD Bank Kametra Driver, WeCare of South Dade, Inc. Kevin Gregory, Homestead Miami Speedway
Chair Elect: Renee Reichling, Community Bank President: Rosa I Brito Treasurer: James Pierce, Pierce & Bowen CPA’s
Tony Hazard, Hazard Insurance
Operations: Corey Gold, Homestead Hospital Past Chair: Elizabeth Moscynski, Keys Gate Communications Chair Government Affairs: Tony Garcia, The Keyes Company
Members by Virtue of Office
Chair Economic Development: Michael Kiley
Dade County Farm Bureau City of Florida City Mayor or Designee
Directors
City of Homestead Mayor or Designee
Dale Machesic , South Dade News Leader
Homestead Air Reserve Base Commander
Debbie Albert, The Title Company of Homestead
Miami Dade County Public Schools Local Region
Dr. Jeanne Jacobs, PhD, Miami Dade College, Homestead
Special Operations Command South Commander
Campus
Tropical Everglades Visitors Association
Felicia Vescera, Florida City Centre
Homestead Main Street
George Mirabal , Heartland Payment Systems Larry Roth, The Keyes Company
Active Past Chairs
Roxanne Jeghers, Royal Palm Real Estate Services Sharon P Haxton, Chapman Partnership
David Peyton, 1st National Bank of South Florida
Sharon Wilson, Community Bank of Florida
Robert Jensen, 1st National Bank of South Florida
Tony Fiore, Cruises Unlimited - Intelmar USA Inc.
Susan E. Newman, The Keyes Company
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RESERVE YOUR AD SPACE IN THE 2014-2015 BUSINESS DIRECTORY & COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE CALL THE CHAMBER AT 305-247-2332
Notice for Nominations Nominations are open for membership on the Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. According to the bylaws of the Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce, Section 4.02 B, Paragraph 2, "During the month of June each year the Nominating Committee shall, by appropriate notice through a Chamber publication, notify the members of their prerogative to nominate members in good standing of the Chamber for Board membership. Nominations must be submitted in writing by a Chamber member. Nominations must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, July 1, and mailed to Nominating Committee, Chamber of Commerce, PO BOX 901544, Homestead, F., 33090 or hand delivered no later than Wednesday, July 6th to the Chamber of Commerce at 455 N. Flagler Avenue, Homestead.
We are launching on Save Local Now in June! The Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to introduce Save Local Now, our newest chamber benefit! Save Local Now is a one-stop digital marketing platform with 9 insanely easy-to-use products to help you connect with your customers. The platform includes Deal and Event publishing, Email Marketing, iPhone and Android apps, SEO and tons more. Even better, Save Local Now is FREE with your Chamber membership! I encourage each of you to take advantage of $LN’s FREE 1-on-1 sessions with its digital marketing experts! The personalized webinars will focus on your business needs and will help you with everything from image suggestions to ideas for creative campaigns. And yes it’s all FREE! You will be receiving an email in May to officially welcome you to Save Local Now. This launch email will contain a link to choose a password, activate your account, and sign-up for training.
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Making the Chamber of Commerce Work For You
On-Line Business Directory Members can log into their on-line listing and edit/update their information, add employees or representatives. Choose what information you would like to display, Add a 200 character description, hours of operation, driving direction, keywords for better search placement. Add Hot Deals, list Job Postings and much more. See who's taken advantage of the Hot Deals Page on our website: http://business.chamberinaction.com/hotdeals Contact the chamber office for login information 305-247-2332 or email info@chamberinaction.com Enhanced Directory Listing: Members can upgrade their on-line listing. DIRECTORY LOGO: Your logo next to your listing in the Business Directory or any search result. WEBSITE LINK: Your Website Link next to your listing in the Business Directory or any search result. ENHANCED LISTING & PRIORITY PLACEMENT: Priority Placement *Enhance your Information Page: - 1600 character description - eight photos - five bullet points - logo - map link - 20 keywords. For more information about this and other marketing packages available call the chamber at 305-247-2332 or email info@chamberinaction.com Visitor Information Center - Business Information: Come by the Chamber office and drop off information about your business, brochures and business cards or coupons if you have them. Every month, tourists as well as locals visit the Chamber it's a great way to gain exposure for your business. (Brochures should be rack card type or Trifold). Coupon Packs: The Chamber Visitor Center is distributing coupons to area visitors and new residents. A GREAT way to reach tourists and locals that come thru our office and get them into your business... Bring us your coupons! Value or Discount Coupons should be no larger than 4x9 and supply us with at least 50. Coupons can be for discounted items or buy one get one type deals. Questions call Wanda Brown at 305-247-2332 9
Saving Money on the Things Your Business Needs To enhance our ability to serve our members with increased benefits we are one of many local chambers throughout Florida who have partnered with the Florida Chamber. As a member of a participating Chamber of Commerce, you have the power of more than 137,000 members and 3 million employees working together. Using the influence of the entire business community, we get you and your business savings and discounts on services that matter to you. We invite you to review our benefits and then do what thousands of other growing businesses have done – take advantage of the time and money you will save by using Chamber endorsed services. As you’ll soon discover, we’re much more than Florida’s best business advocate – helping you and your bottom line is what we do best. To sign up for chamber perks follow the link: http://www.chamberperks.com/Perks.asp? AccountID=128
The Homestead Florida City Chamber Health Savings Card This card includes programs that offer discounts on prescriptions, vision, hearing, diabetic supplies, and much more.
Community Events Calendar—www.Chamberinaction.com
A Day Just for Dads The jokes that keep you in stitches (no matter how many times he tells them). The lifechanging words of advice. The protective instinct at just the right moment. These special times are fleeting and precious. Father's Day is on Sunday, June 15, but if Saturday works better, we've got options for that day, too. Either day, give your father or father figure the best gift possible. Time with you. Check out Miami Dade County website for things to do with Dad. http://www.miamidade.gov/holidays/fathers-day.asp
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Can you do business without Turn on your computer and get started now! go to www.chamberinaction.com Join the Chamber’s Facebook page! 11
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Trustees of the Chamber The Chamber Trustees are leaders in our community who recognize that their business success and failure is tied to the area around them. In taking a leadership position, the Trustees are insuring their future success by reinvesting in the local business community through the Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber Trustees voluntarily contribute more than required because they believe in the important programs of the Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce. They understand that the prominence of their organization makes it appropriate for them to assume the role of a substantial participant and contributor to the Chamber’s operation. Members like this refuse to let the burden of improving the business climate and our local quality of life fall on others. Trustee contributions make it possible to maintain the Chamber’s day to day operations with an efficient and professional staff who, in turn, bring more and better programs to the business community.
Plan your month ahead! The Chamber’s monthly calendar is on our website. As a member, you can promote your own events! go to... WWW.CHAMBERINACTION.COM—Member Center
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Some Helpful Websites Homestead/Florida City Chamber Small Business Administration City of Homestead City of Florida City Miami Dade County Public Schools Small Business Development Center Miami-Dade County Non-Partisan Elections Site SCORE Counselors to Small Business State of Florida Information Tropical Everglades Visitors Center
455 N. Flagler Avenue Homestead T. 305-247-2332 F. 305-224-9101 Toll Free 888-352-4891 Mail to: P.O. Box 901544 Homestead, FL 33090
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