CAMACOL
2008
Calendar of Events
(Our Calendar of Events is frequently updated; please check periodically for new events).
June 3, 2008 – Seminar – Is Owning a Business Right for You ?
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Qwning your Business”. This seminar will be held at Miami Lakes Branch Library 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. Miami Lakes, Florida 33014. Hours: 3:30 - 5:30pm. For more information please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English.
June 5, 2008 – Seminar – Basics of Running a Home – Based Business.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Working From Home: Basics of Running a Home-Based Business” this seminar will be held at: Coral Reef Branch Library located at: 9211 Coral Reef Drive, Miami, Florida 33157. Hours: 4:00 – 6:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English.
June 11, 2008 – Seminar – Franchised Business Ownership: A Choice for You ?
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Franchised Business Ownership” this seminar will be held at: Festival Plaza located at: 8500 SW 8 Street, Ste 224, Miami, Florida 33144. Hours: 4:00 – 6:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English.
June 14, 2008 – Seminar – Basics of Running a Home – Based Business.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Working From Home: Basics of Running a Home-Based Business” this seminar will be held at: The Church in the Gardens, located at: 13090 NW 107 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33018. Hours: 10:00am - 12:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in Spanish.
June 24, 2008 – Seminar – Financing Your Small Business.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “How to Finance Your Small Business” this seminar will be held at the South Dade Regional Library located at: 10750 SW 211 Street in Miami, Florida 33189. Hours: 6:00 - 8:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English.
June 25, 2008 – Seminar – Introduction to Business Plan.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Introduction to Business Plan” this seminar will be held at the West Dade Regional Library located at: 9445 Coral Way, Miami, Florida 33165. Hours: 6:00 - 8:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English.
June 26, 2008 – Seminar – Basics of Importing and Exporting.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Basics of Importing and Exporting” this seminar will be held at the North Dade Regional Library located at: 2455 NW 183 Street, Miami, Florida 33056. Hours: 6:00 - 8:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English.
June 30, 2008 – Seminar – Basic Bookeeping for your Small Business.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Basic Bookeeping for your Small Business” this seminar will be held at the Carrie Meek Center for Business, located at: 301 Civic Court, Homestead, Florida 33030. Hours: 4:00 - 6:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English.
June 30, 2008 – Seminar – How to Market Your Business / Minority Certification.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “How to Market your Business after Minority Certification” this seminar will be held at the Festival Plaza, located at: 8500 SW 8 Street, Ste 224, Miami, Florida 33144. Hours: 5:30 - 7:300pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English.
July 9, 2008 – Seminar – Basic Marketing Concepts.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Basic Marketing Concepts” this seminar will be held at the Festival Plaza, located at: 8500 SW 8 Street, Ste 224, Miami, Florida 33144. Hours: 6:00 - 8:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English
July 12, 2008 – Seminar – Introduction to Business Plan.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Introduction to Business Plan” this seminar will be held at the Church in the Gardens, located at: 13090 NW 107 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33018. Hours: 10:00am – 12:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in Spanish.
July 14, 2008 – Seminar – Sales and Use Tax Tips.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Sales and Use Tax Tips” this seminar will be held at the Festival Plaza, located at: 8500 SW 8 Street, Ste 224, Miami, Florida 33144. Hours: 10:00 - 11:00am. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English.
July 15, 2008 – Seminar – How to Obtain SBA Loan Guarantees.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “How to Obtain SBA Loan Guarantees” this seminar will be held at the West Kendall Regional Library, located at:10201 Hammocks Blvd. Miami, Florida 33196. Hours: 6:00 - 8:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English.
July 21, 2008 – Seminar – Basic Accounting for Your Small Business.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Basic Accounting for Your Small Business” this seminar will be held at the Festival Plaza, 8500 SW 8 Street, Ste 224, Miami, Florida 33144. Hours: 10:00am - 12:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in Spanish.
July 23, 2008 - Seminar – How to Survive the Current Economic Crisis through Exporting. Camacol invites you to a FREE Seminar where you will learn techniques on how to survive the current economic crisis through exporting. This seminar will be held Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 at our CAMACOL Bldg, located at: 1417 West Flagler Street, 4th floor, Miami, Florida 33135. Hours: 12:00 – 2:00pm. Lunch and Parking will be available at no cost to you. Parking is available in the St. John Bosque Church lot across the street, on the corner of 13th and Flagler Street. We thank our sponsors for their support: Florida Trade and Enterprise Florida. For more information and to reserve your space, please contact JC Alexander at: (305) 631-6555 ext. 216 or Luciano Garcia at ext. 244. Space is limited.
August 6 - 9, 2008 – Commercial Trade Mission to Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
We invite our members and friends to come along with us for a Commercial Trade Mission to Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Camacol will be presenting a Business Development Mission to Honduras from August 6-9, 2008. This mission will foster and strengthen business ties with this important trading partner. The mission program will include a country briefing presentation from the Embassy, business opportunity seminars, business networking luncheons, one on one business appointments, and networking receptions. Special Rates will apply to our members. Approximate round trip ticket value $300.00 plus tax. Hotel information: Real InterContinental Hotel, Tegucigalpa, Hoduras, special hotel rate: $125.00 U.S. plus taxes. For more information regarding the mission please contact Ms. Betty Gradera at: (305) 631-6555 ext. 220. Proud Sponsors: CAMACOL, Enterprise Florida, Miami Dade County, Port of Miami, Florida Trade and Exhibition Center, American Airlines and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tegucigalpa Honduras.
August 27, 2008 – Grocers Day Celebration.
All Grocers’, today is your special day. Camacol will be celebrating and hosting a dinner reception in your honor. The following grocers will be honored at this event; Publix, Winn Dixie, Navarro, Sedanos, Tropical Supermarkets, Associated Grocers, Walmart, Sam’s, Food Star, La Mia Supermarket, Presidente Supermarkets, BJ’s Wholesaler, Costco, among others. To all retailers, manufacturers and distributors, taking into consideration the importance this business sector has to the well being of your business; it is imperative for you to participate. Grocer’s who wish to attend, may do so by contacting Ms. Betty Gradera at (305) 631-6555 ext. 220. For sponsorship opportunities please feel free to send an email to: bettyg@camacol.org Sponsors will also have the opportunity to showcase and sample their products and services at this wonderful event, to be held in Miami, Florida. “call for more details”.
September 27, 2008 – CAMACOL Celebrates it’s 43rd Anniversary.
More than four decades serving our community, it has truly been our pleasure. We are still growing strong! Please join us for our chamber’s 43rd anniversary, Saturday, September 27, 2008. Location: Sheraton Miami Hotel, 711 NW 72 Avenue, Miami Florida. (East Hall) Hours: 6:30pm – cocktail reception courtesy of Bacardi USA. 8:00pm – Dinner / Presentation. Cost per person: $100.00. Guest Speaker: TBA. Sponsors are welcomed at this time. For more information please contact Betty Gradera at (305) 631-6555 ext. 220 or email at: bettyg@camacol.org
October 19-22, 2008 – Export Sales Mission to Lima, Peru.
Enterprise Florida is pleased to announce an upcoming Export Sales Mission to Lima, Peru from October 19-22, 2008. Peru is among the state’s top 20 markets with over $1.4 billion worth of merchandise exported from Florida last year. Limited to 25 participants, the program includes two full days of personalized appointments with Peruvian companies – pre-screened according to your own company objectives and one more day to follow up on appointments. You will also participate in a breakfast briefing with the U.S. Commercial Service in Peru and an Ambassadorial cocktail reception. For more information on costs and how to participate, please contact Mr. Luis Cuervo at: (305) 808-3660. Email address: lcuervo@eflorida.com
December 17, 2008 - Holiday Baskets Food Drive Charity Event.
It’s that time of the year, CAMACOL proudly presents our most noble event, our Christmas Basket Food Drive. Thanks to our sponsors, members and friends we will be donating bags filled with food items and beverages to approximately 3,000 needy families from our various communities, for them to properly celebrate Christmas Eve with their loved ones. This event will take place Wednesday, December 17, 2008 from 10:00am – 2:00pm, at our CAMACOL building located at: 1417 West Flagler Street, in Miami, Florida. We welcome sponsors at this time. Please feel free to contact Ms. Betty Gradera at: (305) 631-6555 ext. 220. Your contribution is highly appreciated. God Bless You and Have a Wonderful Holiday Season.
2008
Calendar of Events
(Our Calendar of Events is frequently updated; please check periodically for new events).
June 3, 2008 – Seminar – Is Owning a Business Right for You ?
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Qwning your Business”. This seminar will be held at Miami Lakes Branch Library 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. Miami Lakes, Florida 33014. Hours: 3:30 - 5:30pm. For more information please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English.
June 5, 2008 – Seminar – Basics of Running a Home – Based Business.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Working From Home: Basics of Running a Home-Based Business” this seminar will be held at: Coral Reef Branch Library located at: 9211 Coral Reef Drive, Miami, Florida 33157. Hours: 4:00 – 6:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English.
June 11, 2008 – Seminar – Franchised Business Ownership: A Choice for You ?
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Franchised Business Ownership” this seminar will be held at: Festival Plaza located at: 8500 SW 8 Street, Ste 224, Miami, Florida 33144. Hours: 4:00 – 6:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English.
June 14, 2008 – Seminar – Basics of Running a Home – Based Business.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Working From Home: Basics of Running a Home-Based Business” this seminar will be held at: The Church in the Gardens, located at: 13090 NW 107 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33018. Hours: 10:00am - 12:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in Spanish.
June 24, 2008 – Seminar – Financing Your Small Business.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “How to Finance Your Small Business” this seminar will be held at the South Dade Regional Library located at: 10750 SW 211 Street in Miami, Florida 33189. Hours: 6:00 - 8:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English.
June 25, 2008 – Seminar – Introduction to Business Plan.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Introduction to Business Plan” this seminar will be held at the West Dade Regional Library located at: 9445 Coral Way, Miami, Florida 33165. Hours: 6:00 - 8:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English.
June 26, 2008 – Seminar – Basics of Importing and Exporting.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Basics of Importing and Exporting” this seminar will be held at the North Dade Regional Library located at: 2455 NW 183 Street, Miami, Florida 33056. Hours: 6:00 - 8:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English.
June 30, 2008 – Seminar – Basic Bookeeping for your Small Business.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Basic Bookeeping for your Small Business” this seminar will be held at the Carrie Meek Center for Business, located at: 301 Civic Court, Homestead, Florida 33030. Hours: 4:00 - 6:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English.
June 30, 2008 – Seminar – How to Market Your Business / Minority Certification.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “How to Market your Business after Minority Certification” this seminar will be held at the Festival Plaza, located at: 8500 SW 8 Street, Ste 224, Miami, Florida 33144. Hours: 5:30 - 7:300pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English.
July 9, 2008 – Seminar – Basic Marketing Concepts.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Basic Marketing Concepts” this seminar will be held at the Festival Plaza, located at: 8500 SW 8 Street, Ste 224, Miami, Florida 33144. Hours: 6:00 - 8:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English
July 12, 2008 – Seminar – Introduction to Business Plan.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Introduction to Business Plan” this seminar will be held at the Church in the Gardens, located at: 13090 NW 107 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33018. Hours: 10:00am – 12:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in Spanish.
July 14, 2008 – Seminar – Sales and Use Tax Tips.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Sales and Use Tax Tips” this seminar will be held at the Festival Plaza, located at: 8500 SW 8 Street, Ste 224, Miami, Florida 33144. Hours: 10:00 - 11:00am. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English.
July 15, 2008 – Seminar – How to Obtain SBA Loan Guarantees.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “How to Obtain SBA Loan Guarantees” this seminar will be held at the West Kendall Regional Library, located at:10201 Hammocks Blvd. Miami, Florida 33196. Hours: 6:00 - 8:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in English.
July 21, 2008 – Seminar – Basic Accounting for Your Small Business.
Our good friends from the Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be presenting a free seminar on “Basic Accounting for Your Small Business” this seminar will be held at the Festival Plaza, 8500 SW 8 Street, Ste 224, Miami, Florida 33144. Hours: 10:00am - 12:00pm. For more information, please call: (786) 388-9040 or register online at: www.fausbdc.com This seminar will be conducted in Spanish.
July 23, 2008 - Seminar – How to Survive the Current Economic Crisis through Exporting. Camacol invites you to a FREE Seminar where you will learn techniques on how to survive the current economic crisis through exporting. This seminar will be held Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 at our CAMACOL Bldg, located at: 1417 West Flagler Street, 4th floor, Miami, Florida 33135. Hours: 12:00 – 2:00pm. Lunch and Parking will be available at no cost to you. Parking is available in the St. John Bosque Church lot across the street, on the corner of 13th and Flagler Street. We thank our sponsors for their support: Florida Trade and Enterprise Florida. For more information and to reserve your space, please contact JC Alexander at: (305) 631-6555 ext. 216 or Luciano Garcia at ext. 244. Space is limited.
August 6 - 9, 2008 – Commercial Trade Mission to Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
We invite our members and friends to come along with us for a Commercial Trade Mission to Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Camacol will be presenting a Business Development Mission to Honduras from August 6-9, 2008. This mission will foster and strengthen business ties with this important trading partner. The mission program will include a country briefing presentation from the Embassy, business opportunity seminars, business networking luncheons, one on one business appointments, and networking receptions. Special Rates will apply to our members. Approximate round trip ticket value $300.00 plus tax. Hotel information: Real InterContinental Hotel, Tegucigalpa, Hoduras, special hotel rate: $125.00 U.S. plus taxes. For more information regarding the mission please contact Ms. Betty Gradera at: (305) 631-6555 ext. 220. Proud Sponsors: CAMACOL, Enterprise Florida, Miami Dade County, Port of Miami, Florida Trade and Exhibition Center, American Airlines and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tegucigalpa Honduras.
August 27, 2008 – Grocers Day Celebration.
All Grocers’, today is your special day. Camacol will be celebrating and hosting a dinner reception in your honor. The following grocers will be honored at this event; Publix, Winn Dixie, Navarro, Sedanos, Tropical Supermarkets, Associated Grocers, Walmart, Sam’s, Food Star, La Mia Supermarket, Presidente Supermarkets, BJ’s Wholesaler, Costco, among others. To all retailers, manufacturers and distributors, taking into consideration the importance this business sector has to the well being of your business; it is imperative for you to participate. Grocer’s who wish to attend, may do so by contacting Ms. Betty Gradera at (305) 631-6555 ext. 220. For sponsorship opportunities please feel free to send an email to: bettyg@camacol.org Sponsors will also have the opportunity to showcase and sample their products and services at this wonderful event, to be held in Miami, Florida. “call for more details”.
September 27, 2008 – CAMACOL Celebrates it’s 43rd Anniversary.
More than four decades serving our community, it has truly been our pleasure. We are still growing strong! Please join us for our chamber’s 43rd anniversary, Saturday, September 27, 2008. Location: Sheraton Miami Hotel, 711 NW 72 Avenue, Miami Florida. (East Hall) Hours: 6:30pm – cocktail reception courtesy of Bacardi USA. 8:00pm – Dinner / Presentation. Cost per person: $100.00. Guest Speaker: TBA. Sponsors are welcomed at this time. For more information please contact Betty Gradera at (305) 631-6555 ext. 220 or email at: bettyg@camacol.org
October 19-22, 2008 – Export Sales Mission to Lima, Peru.
Enterprise Florida is pleased to announce an upcoming Export Sales Mission to Lima, Peru from October 19-22, 2008. Peru is among the state’s top 20 markets with over $1.4 billion worth of merchandise exported from Florida last year. Limited to 25 participants, the program includes two full days of personalized appointments with Peruvian companies – pre-screened according to your own company objectives and one more day to follow up on appointments. You will also participate in a breakfast briefing with the U.S. Commercial Service in Peru and an Ambassadorial cocktail reception. For more information on costs and how to participate, please contact Mr. Luis Cuervo at: (305) 808-3660. Email address: lcuervo@eflorida.com
December 17, 2008 - Holiday Baskets Food Drive Charity Event.
It’s that time of the year, CAMACOL proudly presents our most noble event, our Christmas Basket Food Drive. Thanks to our sponsors, members and friends we will be donating bags filled with food items and beverages to approximately 3,000 needy families from our various communities, for them to properly celebrate Christmas Eve with their loved ones. This event will take place Wednesday, December 17, 2008 from 10:00am – 2:00pm, at our CAMACOL building located at: 1417 West Flagler Street, in Miami, Florida. We welcome sponsors at this time. Please feel free to contact Ms. Betty Gradera at: (305) 631-6555 ext. 220. Your contribution is highly appreciated. God Bless You and Have a Wonderful Holiday Season.
