Chamber Times May 2014 by South Dade Chamber of Commerce

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Volume 25 Issue 5

May 2014 Chamber Events Ribbon Cutting Monday, May 5th – 6pm-8pm MAC –Mexican American Council 151 NW 11 ST, Homestead, FL 33030 Chamber Business EXPO Tuesday, May 6th 4pm-8pm Banyan Tree at Keys Gate 4300 Palm Drive Homestead, FL 33035 Chamber Networking Breakfast Thursday, May 8th – 8am-9am Courtyard by Marriott 2905 NE 9th St. Homestead, FL 33033 Military Families Appreciation Dinner Friday, May 9th – 5pm-8pm FPL/Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant 9760 SW 344 Street Homestead, FL 33033 Military Appreciation Day Event Saturday, May 17 – 3pm to 8pm Losner Park 104 N. Krome Ave., Homestead, FL Event details click here

Happy Mother’s Day Sunday, May 11th, 2014

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

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 Early Voting You can cast your vote early at the Dickinson Community Center at 1601 N. Krome Avenue on the days below:

Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Friday, May 9, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Welcome New Members in the Month of April 2014 ! Robert Click

La Nueva FM 106.3 FM

4123 NE 24 Drive

14261 SW 120th Street

Homestead, FL 33033

Miami, FL 33186

Employees: 0 Tel: 305-609-8364 Email: robertclick@icloud.com

Tel: 305-401-0200

Categories: Personal/Boosters

Employees: Full-time 10, Part-time 4 Email: elsie@lanuevafm.net, svenegas@lanuevafm.net

Membership

Category: Radio

Homestead Toastmasters

Mexican-American Council, Inc.

2388 SE 7th Terrace

151 NW 11 Street

Homestead, FL 33035

Suite 400 E

Employees: Full- time 15, Part- time 0

Homestead, FL 33030

Tel: 630-642-6500 Website: http:// www.HomesteadToasters.com

P.O. Box 343546

Category: Education

Florida City 33034-0546 Tel: 786-243-2328 Website: mexacouncil@gmail.com

Thank you for renewing in the Month of April 2014 ! Alger Farms, Inc.

Miami Bridge Youth and Family

American Ju-Jitsu Center, Inc.

Nova Southeastern University

Budd, Edward L. O.D.

Old Towne Trolley Tours

Compass Self Storage

Pastran

Complete Energy Solutions, LLC

Quality Inn

DDR

R. P. Smith Plumbing

Econo Lodge

RF Orchids-A/R

Farm Credit of Florida, ACA

Shiver Glass Co.

Hair Now Beauty

Spitzer Auto World

Homestead Main Street

TD Bank

JA Shiffer Agency, Inc.

US Congress District 26 (Joe Garcia)

Le Jardin Community Center, Inc.

Waste Management of Dade County

Lewis Electric Living Waters Full Gospel Church of Homes

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!

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Members in the News Homestead’s Ruth Campbell and Florida City Vice Mayor Roy S. Shiver were honored during the Miami-Dade County Days at the state Capitol this month. Homestead’s Ruth Campbell and Florida City Vice Mayor Roy S. Shiver were honored during the Miami-Dade County Days at the state Capitol this month. The annual Miami-Dade County Days is a three day celebration when leaders and elected officials from Miami-Dade municipalities visit Tallahassee during the legislative session. Campbell was awarded the Sherman Winn ‘I Care’ Award. The honor, named after the late Senator, is given to a person who has made a positive difference in their community. For more than three decades she has devoted her life to public service and to the City of Homestead. “I am so happy to have won this award,” Campbell said. “It shows that what we are doing here in Homestead is being noticed.” She was the first woman elected to the Homestead City Council in 1963 and in 1997 when she did not seek re-election she was given the title of “Honorary Mayor of Krome Avenue.” Campbell was involved in numerous civic organizations during her tenure and continues to be very active in the Homestead community. She is currently the museum director and local historian of the Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum. Through her efforts, she has committed herself to developing an awareness and appreciation for the City’s historic assets and an urgency for preservation. She has also served on local, state and national boards. Shiver received the Sen. Ron Silver ‘Dean’ Award, for his 50 years of service as an elected official in FloridaCity. Shiver was first elected to the commission in 1964 and is the longest standing municipal elected official in the entire state of Florida. During his time on the commission, Shiver has overseen the Police Department among many other facets of the city. Shiver commented on how proud he is with the growth of the Police Department over the years. “When I was elected there were just two patrolmen and one car,” Shiver said. Shiver stated he was surprised and honored to receive the award. “I’ve served 50 out of FloridaCity’s 100 years,” Shiver said. “I’ve seen this town grow and progress. I have tried to help the residents as best as I can, and I have kept them happy. It is really an honor.” Along with being on the commission, Shiver has served on numerous boards during his tenure. Last week he was named to the Florida League of Cities board. “I got a letter that said ‘Welcome Home’,” Shiver said. “Being on this board will continue to help our city.” By Mike Dill Sat, Apr 19, 2014 South Dade News Leader

April 2014 - Ribbon Cuttings

Speedway Community Church & Temple Hatikvah located at 990 N Homestead Blvd., Homestead, FL 33033 held a grand opening ceremony on Wednesday, April 9th.

Flaglerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Martini Lounge located at 28 South Krome Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030 held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014.

Up-Coming Chamber Events Calendar Military Families Appreciation Dinner Friday, May 9, 2014 5:00pm - 8:00pm @ FPL/Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant 9760 SW 344 Street Homestead, FL 33033

Ribbon Cutting - MAC Mexican American Council Monday, May 5, 2014 6:00pm - 8:00pm @ 151 NW 11 ST Homestead, FL 33030

Military Appreciation Day Saturday, May 17,2014 3:00pm - 8:00pm @ Losner Park-104 N. Krome Ave., Homestead, FL

2014 Business Expo Tuesday, May 6, 2014 4:00pm - 8:00pm @ Banyan Tree At Keys Gate 4300 Palm Drive Homestead, FL 33035 Networking Breakfast Thursday, May 8, 2014 8:00am - 9:00am @ Courtyard By Marriott 2905 NE 9th St.

April Chamber Events Florida Chamber Chairman, Eric Silagy, President of NextERA/FPL and the current chairman of the Florida Chamber of Commerce spoke at the Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon on April 16th Eric reported Florida’s economy is growing. Payroll numbers are up. Unemployment is down. Real estate is moving. Tourists are coming to our state in record numbers. And, Florida is expanding its competitive edge. See more at: http://southdadenewsleader.com/issue/south-dade-newsleader/article/state-chamber-chairman-comes-to-homestead

Ramon Ferrer, FPL, Area Mgr. External Affairs, Bill Duquette, CEO Homestead Hospital, Mark Trowbridge, President Coral Gables Chamber, Eric Silagy, President of NextERA/FPL , Mary Scott Russell, President Chamber South, Raul Pino, Chairman of Doral Business Council.

The Powering Florida Resource Center provides economic development organizations with information and tools that enable them to more effectively market their community, including: Analyze industry sectors relevant to their geographic area Better target companies for recruitment - PoweringFlorida® Access complete community profiles for labor force, demographics and available real estate. - See more at: http://www.poweringflorida.com/#sthash.TPPdfkWT.dpuf

Eric believes that our community has a great opportunity in the aerospace industry. After the meeting he took a ride around the community with FPL's Mike Kiley and what he saw reinforced this view. As NASA’s role continues to change, private aerospace companies are playing increasingly important roles in space exploration. Florida must aggressively compete to remain the preeminent location for private spaceflight activities, engage in more research and development and capitalize on Florida’s bright space industry talent supply. Florida’s aerospace industry helps to generate bold economic development initiatives and brings much needed jobs not only to Florida’s Space Coast, but throughout the state. See more at: http://www.flchamber.com/issue/aviation-and-aerospace/

Military Affairs Committee holds 15th annual awards banquet by Senior Airman Aja Heiden 482nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs The night was capped off by remarks from 482nd FW commander and host, Col. Chris Funk, who congratulated the award winners and nominees and thanked the MAC, award presenters and sponsors for their support of the event and Homestead ARB. The MAC has supported the military mission and military quality of life for over 43 years, and the awards banquet is just one event of many the committee works to put together. The MAC is comprised of up to 50 civic and local leaders who meet monthly to discuss issues relating to the civilian-military relationship, according to their mission statement. About the Military Affairs Committee The Homestead - Florida City Military Affairs Committee (MAC) is a committee of the Homestead - Florida City Chamber of Commerce and has proudly supported the military mission and military quality of life for over forty-three years. The Charter of the Military Affairs Committee is to assist military units within the Chamber's area to meet their mission and goals, promote understanding between the civilian and military communities, enhance the quality of life for our military and their families, and to support - as practical - other military units in Dade County area. This support was focused on Homestead Air Force Base through 1992, and now Homestead Air Reserve Base (482d Fighter Wing) and its joint missions. These diverse missions now include not only the 482nd Fighter Wing's F-16 mission, but the Florida Air National Guard's sovereign air defense mission, Special Operations Command South, USCG Maritime Safety & Security Team Miami 91114, US Customs & Border Patrol, Florida Army Guard's 50th Area Support Group, and various temporary missions assigned to the base. Comprised of up to fifty civic and local leaders, the Military Affairs Committee meets monthly to discuss issues relating to the civilian-military relationship. For membership information or to attend one of our monthly luncheons, please contact us at info@homesteadmac.org. To view the Homestead Military Affairs Committee information click here. http://www.chamberinaction.com/pages/MilitaryAffairs/ Below is the complete list of 2013 annual award winners, category and unit. - 482nd FW Airman: Senior Airman Eddy Perez, 482nd Mission Support Group - 482nd FW Noncommissioned Officer: Staff Sgt. Jose Gonzalez, 482nd Civil Engineering Squadron - 482nd FW Senior Noncommissioned Officer: Master Sgt. Phillip Powell, 482nd Force Support Squadron - 482nd FW Company Grade Officer: Capt. Robert Lax, 482nd Operations Support Squadron - 482nd FW First Sergeant: Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Cougill, 482nd Security Forces Squadron - 482nd FW Civilian, Category I: Mr. Eddy Perez, 482nd Mission Support Group - 482nd FW Civilian, Cat II: Mr. John Bosco, 482nd Communications Squadron - 482nd FW Civilian, Cat III: Mr. Christopher Collins, 482nd Operations Support Squadron - Air Defense Warrior: Tech. Sgt. Robert Gresham, Det. 1, 125th Fighter Wing, Florida Air National Guard - U.S. Coast Guard Sailor of the Year: Petty Officer 2nd Class Jesse Gutierrez - Special Operations Command South Military Member: Spc. Giovanni Barahona - Special Operations Command South Civilian Member: Mr. Robert Gaddis

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 8

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.

HJCC Celebrates Job Corps' 50th

“VIP Triple Play Tour” Guests of Honor

Anniversary The Florida Defense Support Task Force is meeting in Homestead on Wednesday May 14th and Thursday May 15th. As the hosting committee we are trying to gather community leaders to support this very important visit. On the evening of May 14th a No Host Dinner will take place at Capri Restaurant starting with cocktails at 6:30pm. In a casual and less formal setting this will give the Task Force members an opportunity to discuss local issues that affect the Homestead Air Reserve Base. We would be honored if you could join us! Thursday May 15th at 9am the Task Force will hold a public meeting at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Homestead. Briefings will be given on the status of the HARB as well as other military installations in the Dade County area. It would be great if you could also attend this meeting to help fill the room and show the Task Force that the local military defense community truly supports the Homestead Air Reserve Base, the tenant units and their missions. Sincerely, Jonathan Borgert, MAC Member , Phone: 305-599-2337 Ex 859 ,Cell: 305-401-8107. Fax: 305-471-6161

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.

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

Directory of Local Businesses Discounts For Military Appreciation Month Click Here

HOMESTEAD MILITARY APPRCIATION MONTH * * * ALL MAY * * * ATTENTION ALL MILITARY PERSONELL! The 3rd Annual Military Appreciation Day is right around the corner on May 17. As a token of our appreciation for all you do, in the weeks ahead prior to the event, you can enjoy discounts from area businesses who are participating in our Discount Program. For a list of participating vendors and the discounts they offer, please visit the Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce website here: http://www.chamberinaction.com/pages/

Active Spine Center Advanced Life Innovations PLLC American Ju-Jitsu Center, Inc. Atlantic Bail Bonding Avon Banyan Tree Banquet Hall Broadway Subs Capri Restaurant Casavana Cuban Cuisine Castle Services CBT College Celebrity Rehab Chefs On The Run Community Bank of Florida Compass Self Storage Cruise Planners American Experts Dairy Queen of Homestead Elite Investigation & Security Service Inc. First United Methodist Christian school Florida Keys Outlet Center

Hair now Beauty Homestead Air Conditioning & Heating Homestead Animal Hospital Homestead Hospital I.M. Jewelers IHop Homestead Joe Ward Roofing John G Sally Post 43 of the American Legion Kiss Orthodontics Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme Long Shot Range Longhorn Steakhouse Lowes Lumo Print & Graphic Mama Mia Pizzeria #2 Romanos Pizza Sonic Beach www.JustAskRick.com Zoe Palacio de los Jugos

April Chamber Networking Events

April 10th Networking Breakfast held at the The Palace Gardens 1351 N. Krome Avenue Homestead, Florida

April 10th Networking Breakfast held at the The Palace Gardens 1351 N. Krome Avenue Homestead, Florida 33034

April 23rd, Flagler's Martini Lounge Ribbon-Cutting / Networking Event. Located at 28 South Krome Ave. Home-

stead, FL 33030

April 10th Networking Breakfast held at the The Palace Gardens 1351 N. Krome Avenue Homestead, Florida 33034

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.

April 23rd, Flagler's Martini Lounge Ribbon-Cutting / Networking Event. Located at 28 South Krome Ave. Home-

Check out more photos on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chamberinaction/photos_albums

stead, FL 33030

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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

www.chamberinaction.com www.business.gov www.cityofhomestead.com www.floridacityfl.us www.dadeschools.net www.floridasbdc.org www.miamidade.gov www.voteforflorida.org www.score.org www.myflorida.com www.tropicaleverglades.com