Chamber Times April 2014 by South Dade Chamber of Commerce

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April Chamber Events Business After Hours

Wednesday, April 9, 2014—5:30pm - 7:30pm Speedway Community Church & Temple Hatikvah 183 NE 8th Street, Homestead, Fl 33030

Networking Breakfast Thursday, April 10, 2014—8:00am - 9:00am @ The Palace Gardens 1351 N. Krome Ave Homestead, Fl 33034

General Membership Luncheon

“Energizing Florida’s Economy” Speaker: Eric Silagy, Chairman, Florida Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, April 16, 2014—11:30am - 1:00pm @ GFWC Woman’s Club of Homestead 17905 SW 292nd St. Homestead, FL 33030

Chamber Networking / Ribbon Cutting Event

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Volume 25 Issue 4

The Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce Inaugural Young Entrepreneur Academy (YEA!) Class of 2014 Investor Panel On March 19th, YEA! Homestead CEO's made their first successful business pitch. For their effort they will receive funding from Homestead Investors to start their own business. Our 1st place winners Easter Nebula's Christian Bailey and Aramis Pagan will travel to Boca Raton, Florida on May 15-16th to compete in the Southern Region Competition against YEA! Classes from Alabama, Florida, Illinois (Lake Zurich and Mount Prospect), Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina. That pitch was made Wednesday, March 19th at Miami Dade College Homestead Campus as part of the 2014 Homestead / Florida City Chamber of Commerce's Young Entrepreneurs Academy.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014 5:30pm - 7:00pm @ Flagler’s Martini Lounge 28 S. Krome Ave. Homestead Fl, 33030

These business presentations were a culmination of 20 weeks of participation in the Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneurs Academy.

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The Chamber is recruiting next year's YEA! class, which will start in October. The class is open to middle school and high school students.

Happy Easter! Sunday, April 20, 2014

Happy Passover Beginning sunset of Monday April 14th, ending at nightfall of Tuesday, April 22nd.

Christian Bailey, Aramis Pagan, Jake Gibson, Larissa Monjaraz, John Bowles, Christopher Jimenez, Erika Smith, Dean Smith, Gabriela Auguste, Oluestobi Oanyemi, Dave Francois, Sean Grey, Armani Pagan

Welcome New Members in the Month of March 2014 ! Charles Lopez Realty

KISS Orthodontics

13965 SW 275th Street

11445 SW 40th Street

Homestead, FL 33032

Miami, Florida 33165

Tele: 305-962-1493

Tele: (305) 428-2797

Website: www.charleslopezrealty.com

Website: http://kissorthodontics.com

Category: Real Estate

Category: Dentists

Daniella Levine Cava Campaign

15360 SW 67 Ct Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 Tele: 305-467-4015 Website: www.votedaniella.com Category: Government

Thank you for renewing in the Month of March 2014 ! Alton Madison Property

Galloway Office Supplies

Spaulding Associates, Inc.

GEO Care

State Farm Insurance

Management Anthony Gorman

(So. FL Evaluation and Treatment)

Bob Hilson & Co., Inc.

Holiday Inn Express, Florida City

Carl Pelt & Son, Inc.

Hotel Redland and Whistle Stop

Title Company of Homestead

Restaurant Centro Campesino Keyes Company Realtor Farmworker Center, Inc.

Tony Garcia

Chris Himmel

Keys Gate Realty

Compass Self Storage

Magnolia Landing Apartments

Dade County Farm Bureau

Released Solutions

Galactic Technology Group

Seminole Cultural Arts Theatre, 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!

Members in the News Baptist Health Recognized as One of 2014 World’s Most Ethical Companies 03-27-2014 Ethisphere Institute honors Baptist Health for fourth straight year The Ethisphere Institute, an independent research center that promotes best practices in corporate ethics and governance, today announced that it has named Baptist Health South Florida one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the fourth straight year. The list highlights organizations that continue to raise the bar on ethical leadership and corporate behavior. This year’s honorees span 41 industries, 22 countries and five continents. Baptist Health’s focus on ethical practices includes a detailed code of ethics covering standards and values and outlining specific regulations and procedures, a strict conflict-of-interest policy and a vendor relations policy. It has a corporate compliance program, in place for more than 16 years, with a chief compliance officer who reports directly to the board of directors. “Through their everyday interactions, our Board members, employees, physicians, donors and volunteers hold themselves to the highest ethical standards for our patients and the communities we serve, said Brian E. Keeley, president and chief executive officer of Baptist Health South Florida. “They simply do the right thing, and they deserve this prestigious recognition.” For this eighth annual listing of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, the Ethisphere Institute assessed companies’ performance based on its “Ethics Quotient” framework, generating scores in five key categories: ethics and compliance program (25%), reputation, leadership and innovation (20%), governance (10%), corporate citizenship and responsibility (25%) and culture of ethics (20%). The Ethics Quotient framework and methodology were determined, vetted and refined with expert advice and insights gleaned from Ethisphere’s network of thought leaders and from the World’s Most Ethical Company Methodology Advisory Panel. Click here to read the full article.

Homestead Women's Club Celebrates 100 Years By Bob Jensen Fri, Mar 14, 2014- South Dade News Leader When you think of the Woman’s Club of Homestead, think of their projects, many behind the scenes, not just their beautiful clubhouse and their generosity in its use over the years. Homestead and South Miami-Dade’s oldest civic organization, the Woman’s Club of Homestead is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The Woman’s club is responsible for some of the greatest accomplishments in the community’s history. Some of these great accomplishments came at a time when women could not even vote, but they surely knew what needed to be done in the community and how to get it done. It was not until the 19th Amendment was passed in 1919 that women could vote. Florida’s first state park, Royal Palm State Park in the Everglades, was a Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs project. The Homestead club was formed on September 26, 1914 at the Evans Hotel, now the Hotel Redland. The club was organized primarily to lead the local efforts in establishing a state park in the Everglades, but its first task completed was to outfit the domestic science (home economics) department of the Homestead School. Also in its first year of existence, the club solicited donations of grapefruit, shipped an entire railroad car of the fruit to New York, sold it and donated the money, $823, to the Red Cross to aid those who suffered from World War I. By July of 1915, the club had established a lending library at the Evans Hotel. (The lounge at the Hotel Redland is appropriately named The Library for that reason.) Other Women’s Clubs were organized in Princeton, Redland, and Longview (the club house still exists across the street north of the Robert is Here fruit stand). May Mann Jennings, president of the Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs took as a major project in 1914 the preservation of the Everglades. One of her strongest supporters was FFWC conservation chairman Mrs. Kirk Munroe of Coconut Grove. Click here to read the full article.

Bob Jensen is Vice President for Community Liaison at 1st National Bank of South Florida, president of the Florida Pioneer Museum and a retired Navy Commander. 3

On April 16 Eric Silagy, the Chairman of the Florida Chamber of Commerce will be speaking at the Woman’s Club of Homestead at 11:30 am. This is the first time a Florida Chamber of Commerce Chair has spoken in Homestead. Mr. Silagy is also President of Florida Power & Light Company. Mr. Silagy’s topic will be “Energizing Florida’s Economy.” Seating is limited to 150 persons so please reserve early at 305-247-2332. This event is presented by our Chamber in partnership with Chamber South, the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.

The Floridian Hotel located at 990 N Homestead Blvd., Homestead, FL 33033 held a grand re-opening ceremony on Wednesday, March 26th celebrating its makeover by the Travel Channel’s Hotel Impossible.

George Mirabal, Clearent; Elizabeth Moscynski, Keys Gate Communications; Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough, Susan Newman, Keyes Company; Donald Grough, Owner; Marco Mejia, General Manager; Richard Grough, Owner; Councilman Elvis Maldonado, Bob Jensen, 1st National Bank of South Florida

Up-Coming Chamber Events Calendar Business After Hours Wednesday, April 9,, 2014 5:30pm - 7:30pm @ Speedway Community Church & Temple Hatikvah 183 NE 8th Street Homestead, Fl 33030

Chamber Networking / Ribbon Cutting Event Wednesday, April 23, 2014 5:30pm - 7:00pm @ Flagler’s Martini Lounge 28 S. Krome Ave. Homestead Fl, 33030

Networking Breakfast Thursday, April 10, 2014 8:00am - 9:00am @ The Palace Gardens 1351 N. Krome Ave Homestead, Fl 33034 Multi Chamber Membership Luncheon Speaker: Eric Silagy, Chairman of the Florida Chamber Topic: “Energizing Florida’s Economy” Wednesday, April 16, 2014 11:30am - 1:00pm @ GFWC Woman’s Club of Homestead 17905 SW 292nd St. Homestead, FL 33030

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 7

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.

RESERVE YOUR AD SPACE IN THE 2014-2015 BUSINESS DIRECTORY & COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE CALL THE CHAMBER AT 305-247-2332

We are launching on Save Local Now in May! 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.

To download forms visit the Chamber's website at www.chamberinaction.com - Events

March Chamber Networking Events

From Left- Melody Tyler, Homestead Community Concerts; David Peyton, President & CEO of 1st National Bank of South Florida; Harriet Devine; Wanda Brown, Chamber’s Membership Service Rep. at the March 26th Re-Opening celebration of the Floridian Hotel located at 990 N Homestead Blvd., Homestead, FL 33033

Pictured here Joel Ann Shiffer, JA Shiffer Agency, Inc., and Dennis Peterson, Peterson Design Studio during March 13th Networking Breakfast held at the Longhorn Steakhouse, 2531 NE 8 Street Home-

Felicia Garcia, Commissioner Sharon Butler, City of Florida City and John Tulowiecki, Owner of Broadway Street Deli Corporation at the March 26th ReOpening celebration of the Floridian Hotel located at 990 N Homestead Blvd., Homestead, FL 33033

City of Homestead Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough and Russell Battiata, Director CBT College, Cutler Bay Campus at the March 27th General Membership Luncheon held at the Redland Golf & Country Club 24451 SW 177 Avenue (Krome Avenue) Homestead, FL 33031

Above- Meda Jensen as “Mae Jennings”; Ruth Campbell, Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum and Jessica Demski Managing Partner, Longhorn Steakhouse at the March 13th Network Breakfast held at the Longhorn Steakhouse 2531 NE 8 Street Homestead, FL 33030. Chamber’s March Networking Breakfast celebrated National Women’s History Month.

A prime benefit to Chamber Members is the opportunity to network with other Members, and networking, of course, helps Members expand their world of customers and suppliers.

City of Homestead Councilman Elvis Maldonado; Rosa Brito, Chamber President; Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough; George Gretsas, City Manager/City of Homestead, and Chair Bill Duquette, CEO, Homestead Hospital/Baptist Health South Florida at the March 27th General Membership Luncheon held at the Redland Golf & Country Club 24451 SW 177 Avenue (Krome Avenue) Homestead, FL 33031

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To download forms visit the Chamber's website at www.chamberinaction.com - Events

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HJCC Celebrates Job Corps' 50th

“VIP Triple Play Tour” Guests of Honor

Anniversary

Colonel Chris G. Funk, Commander of the 482nd Fighter Wing at HARB invited the honored guests of the HJCC’s Community Relations Council to view an F-16 static display and tour the SOCSouth’s new multi-million dollar headquarters building.

At the March luncheon meeting of the Economic Development Council of South Miami-Dade, Frank Balzebre (right) from the office of Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez presents Luis Cerezo (left) Center Director at Homestead Job Corps Center with a Proclamation in commemoration of Job Corps 50 year anniversary.

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

Chair Elect: Renee Reichling, Community Bank

Kametra Driver, WeCare of South Dade, Inc.

President: Rosa I Brito

Kevin Gregory, Homestead Miami Speedway

Treasurer: James Pierce, Pierce & Bowen CPA’s Operations: Corey Gold, Homestead Hospital Past Chair: Elizabeth Moscynski, Keys Gate Communications

Members by Virtue of Office

Chair Government Affairs: Tony Garcia, The Keyes Company

Dade County Farm Bureu

Chair Economic Development: Michael Kiley

City of Florida City Mayor or Designee City of Homestead Mayor or Designee

Directors

Homestead Air Reserve Base Commander

Dale Machesic , South Dade News Leader

Miami Dade County Public Schools Local Region

Debbie Albert, The Title Company of Homestead

Special Operations Command South Commander

Dr. Jeanne Jacobs, PhD, Miami Dade College, Homestead

Tropical Everglades Visitors Association

Campus

Homestead Main Street

Felicia Vescera, Florida City Centre George Mirabal , Heartland Payment Systems

Active Past Chairs

Larry Roth, The Keyes Company Roxanne Jeghers, Royal Palm Real Estate Services

David Peyton, 1st National Bank of South Florida

Sharon P Haxton, Chapman Partnership

Robert Jensen, 1st National Bank of South Florida

Sharon Wilson, Community Bank of Florida

Susan E. Newman, The Keyes Company

Tony Fiore, Cruises Unlimited - Intelmar USA Inc.

On May 13th, you can cast a vote on two important bond Referendums that fund a New Police Station and The Seminole Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Revitalization. The Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce Supports this Initiative. For more information visit: frfohttp://www.cityofhomestead.com/index.aspx?nid=364

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For more information and registration forms, please visit www.cityofhomestead.com/bikefestival.

The traveling wall, which is six feet tall at the center with each wing 144 feet long, pays tribute to more than 58,000 Americans who died, or who are listed as Missing In Action, during the Vietnam conflict from 1959 to 1975. The traveling wall is a reminder of the ultimate sacrifices made by American men and women during the Vietnam War. It was made to help Vietnam veterans and their families and friends heal from the pain and suffering of the war and to rekindle friendships of long ago in a place so far away. It allows Americans, not able to make the trip to Washington, D.C., a chance to see what the memorial is really like. And for those who have already seen the wall, it is an opportunity to again pay tribute to those who were lost. The Wall will be erected by volunteers at Key Largo Community Park in the upper Florida Keys during early April, 2014. The site will be open to the public April 11 – 14, from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm daily. Admission is free. The opening ceremony will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, April 11, 2014. The closing ceremony will take place on Monday, April 14, 2014 at 6:00 pm. Please note that we will make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. We hope your visit to The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be healing, educational and profoundly moving. Please remember that many visitors lost friends and family members during the war. They are visiting the Memorial to pay respect to those who served or lost their lives during the war. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer for the Memorial Display. If you are interested, contact us for more information or call 305-852-3872. Don’t miss this opportunity to remember those who fought for our Country. Take part in honoring the “courage, sacrifice and devotion to duty and country” of all who answered the call to serve during the long Vietnam War.

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.

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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

Chamber of Commerce 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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