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Gables BID members gather for networking social Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB Coral Gables Business Improvement District (BID) members gathered for a networking social at Norman’s 180, Norman Van Aken’s new restaurant located at the Westin Colonnade on Sept. 7. Mari Gallet, BID executive director, welcomed the crowd of business owners, all of whom were treated to the special drinks compliments of Bacardi. These get-togethers offer members a chance to share and get to know neighboring businesses. Among the new faces in the crowd was Denise Erwin, field sales manager for Seasons 52 Fresh/Grill, a new restaurant opening in November on the Mile. More on that later as the restaurant is planning a variety of special events to benefit charitable on opening. Among the many others attending were Westin general manager Mike Wurster with his new director of sales, Robin O r rell, and food and beverage director, Jennifer McDonough; Judy Weissel, property owner; Carlos Rossi, owner of Anglelique EuroCafé; Tyler O rwig, Hyatt Coral Gables; M a rtin Lynch, JohnMartins; Jose Bolado, of J. Bolado Clothiers, and Joan Reitsma, The Giving Tree. Reitsma recently reopened her needle arts and gift store, The Giving Tree, at 248 Giralda, after more than a year of renovations following a flood that closed the store for almost 12 months. Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce packed two rooms at the Hyatt Coral Gables on Sept. 2 for its annual Chairman’s Reception and table top exhibition. Hyatt general manager Gabe Castrillon and staff insured a great networking affair with great
food, open bar, and lots of fun. One of the highlights of the evening was Waste Management of Dade County’s talking robot that provided lots of laughter wherever it went. This event offered chamber members a chance to meet the new leadership, sign up for committees and showcase their businesses. Big Gator Mark Tr owbridge, chamber president, of course, was there to welcome all. A special day of shopping at Macy’s Dadeland during the past four years has meant big bucks for local charities as part of Macy’s Shop for a Cause. Join the fun on Dadeland Macy’s Shop for a Cause fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 16. This unique, one-day-only shopping event was created by Macy’s to support local nonprofit organizations and, since 2006, Macy’s Shop For A Cause has enabled charitable organizations to raise over $34 million. With a very simple concept, Macy’s provides organizations with shopping passes that they sell for $5 each, all of which they get to keep. Each shopping pass includes 20 percent or 10 percent off most regular, sale and clearance purchases all day, plus 25 percent off one regular, sale or clearance item in men’s, women’s or kids apparel or accessories. Of course, some exclusions apply. For those organizations wishing to participant in Shop For A Cause, visit online at <www.macys.com/shopforacause>. Finally, the GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club clubhouse recently was featured in a novela titled Alguien Te Mira that premiered recently on Telemundo. Alguien Te Mira is an original production from Telemundo Studios Miami and is a mystery and drama revolving around the lives of four friends who witness a murder. Until next time, keep making each day count.
Pictured (l-r) at the BID social are Elizabeth Nourse, Fleming’s; BID board member Burton Hersh, architect; BID executive director Mari Gallet; Westin general manager Mike Wurster, and Denise Erwin, Season’s 52.
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Posing her with “WM,” Waste Management’s robot, are WM’s Shiraz Kasha; Gloria Burns; WM’s Jason Neal, and Gabriel De Armas Jr., Home Instead Senior Care.