SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2011
Chairman’s Reception: 3 great business opportunities, 1 grand event! ADRIANA SERNA
& AXA Advisors Businesswomen of the Year Awards • Small Business Committee & REConnect
Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
Every New Year starts out with celebrations and goals. On September 1st, the Chamber begins a New Year with a grand celebration welcoming our new Chairman, Drew Kern, of EsslingerWooten-Maxwell and his 2011 - 2012 Board of Directors. Drew Kern is an accomplished real estate professional with Esslinger Wooten Maxwell, Inc, a top producing member of EWM’s Chairman’s Club Diamond Level with sales that place him in the top 1/2 of 1% among Realtors nationwide. With 14 years of real estate achievements and hundreds of successful transactions, Drew is known for his exceptional service, extensive knowledge and his ability to negotiate the best possible deals for his clients. Both personally and professionally, Drew’s high level of commitment continues to earn respect among colleagues, friends and family. To celebrate his new role, the Chamber will host its annual Chairman’s Reception & Three-For-All this Thursday, September 1, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Coral Gables Country Club. The Chairman’s Reception is a great opportunity for members to learn more about the Coral Gables Chamber
IN THIS ISSUE • Chairman’s Remarks
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• President’s Perspective
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• Trustee Talk
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• Diamond Awards
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• Membership Highlights
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• Calendar of Events
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• Sponsor Recognition
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There will be entertainment by DJ Mayner, great food, wine, Bacardi Bars and a table-top expo where Chamber businesses will showcase their goods and services.
of Commerce, meet the Chamber leadership for the upcoming year and resolve to become active participants in the Chamber’s committees. The Board of Directors, committee Chairs and Ambassadors will be on hand to share what they do and how they make a difference in achieving our Chamber’s annual goals. Members will have the opportunity to sign up and get involved with the following Chamber Commitees: • 20 / 30 Group Committee • Business & Education Committee • Business & Government Affairs Committee • Cultural Affairs Committee • Diamond Awards, presented by Montica Jewelry • International Affairs Committee • M-Team Committee • Special Events Committee: Holiday Party presented by Cherry Bekaert & Holland, Golf Classic presented by TotalBank, and Baptist Health Tour of the Gables 5K • Women’s Business Network Committee
The following business will be exhibiting: Albion Staffing Solutions, Inc., Bacardi USA, Baptist Health South Florida, Catering by Loveables, Coral Gables Country Club, Chispa Marketing, Community Newspapers, Courtyard Marriott Coral Gables, Credomatic Merchant Services, Crowne Plaza Miami, Doctors Hospital, Miami Dolphins, East Coast Public Adjusters, FIU School of Business, Home Financing Center, Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, Karma Couture, LDA Graphics LLC, Logistical Outsourcing, Mercantil Commercebank, Montica Jewelry, Original Impressions, Photo Offset, Inc., Social Media Studio, Stand Out Media, Strock & Tanner Mortgage Corp, The Biltmore Hotel, Van Der Bauwede and Waste Management. The event is sponsored by Doctors Hospital, Social Media Studio, Logistical Outsourcing, Mercantil Commercebank and East Coast Public Adjusters with spirits sponsors Bacardi USA and Gallo Winery and host sponsor the Coral Gables Country Club. To register online visit coralgableschamber.org/events.
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