2009 - Calendar of Events - Update

CAMACOL - 2009 - Calendar of Events

(Our Calendar of Events is frequently updated; please check periodically for new events).

January 21, 2009 – Holiday Season Food Baskets “Sponsors Appreciation Dinner”.
We reiterate our gratitude to all our 2008 Holiday Season Food Baskets Sponsors for all their support and effort this past Christmas. Thanks to all of you, more than 3,000 needy families in our community were able to share a decent meal with their loved ones on Christmas Eve. Many, Many Thanks!!! Please join us at the Big Five Club, for a Special Sponsors Appreciation Dinner in your honor. This event is by invitation only. For more information, please contact Betty Gradera at: (305) 642-3870 ext. 220.

January 26-30, 2009 – Business Development Trade Mission to Spain.
This institutional mission will be presided by the Hin, Natacha Seijas, Chair of the Jay Malina International Trade Consortium. Also participating will be Mr. Frank Nero, President of the Beacon Council, Mr. Jose Luis Estevez, President of the Spain / US Chamber of Commerce and Mr. William Alexander, President of CAMACOL. The focus of the mission will be to develop linkages for Miami Dade County and Florida statewide business with Spain. For further information please contact Patty Arias at (305) 642-3870 ext. 217.

January 29 - 30, 2009 – PGA Annual Tradeshow, in Orlando, Florida.
We invite our members and friends to join the Professional Golfers Association Tradeshow to be held January 29-30, 2009 at the Orlando Convention Center, in Orlando, Florida. More than 300 exhibitors will be present and lots of networking opportunities. The PGA will host a Golf Industry Supplier Diversity Forum for small and medium minority companies wanting to do business with this sector. This forum will take place Friday, January 30, 2009. To all CAMACOL members who wish to participate at our CAMACOL booth, through their company catalog and or brochures, may do so by contacting Luciano Garcia or Betty Gradera at (305 642-3870 ext. 220.

March 5 - 7, 2009 – Agroalimentaria 2009 Food Show, Dominican Republic.
We proudly join efforts in inviting you to attend the largest food, beverage and tobacco tradeshow of the Dominican Republic. Agroalimentaria 2009 will take place March 5-7, 2009 at the Dominican Fiesta Hotel and Convention Center. The Center for Export and Investment of the Dominican Republic and the Dominican Republic Agribusiness Board with the support of other public and private institutions, have teamed together to bring you this International Trade Show aimed to exhibit the very best of the national agricultural production agro industrial goods, beverages and tobacco with the purpose to link buyers and sellers. Special Incentives such as; complimentary hotel accommodation, meals, one on one business matchmaking sessions and much more may apply, only to CAMACOL members that are in this particular sector. For more information, please contact Betty Gradera at (305) 642-3870 ext. 220.

March 6-15, 2009 – Miami International Film Festival.
CAMACOL proudly invites you to attend the festivities of the Miami International Film Festival to be held the week of March 6-15, 2009. For a listing of the films being presented and the after hours activities please log on to: http://www.miamifilmfestival.com/ For additional information please contact Ms. Patricia Arias at (305) 642-3870 ext 217. CAMACOL is a proud partner of the Miami International Film Festival.

March 17, 2009 – In bound Trade Mission from Almeria, Spain.
A commercial delegation from the Region of Almeria, Spain will be in Miami Dade to establish linkages in the alternative energies, transport, and best prospect sectors. For further information please contact Patricia Arias at (305) 642-3870 ext. 217.

March 19, 2009 – FILM RALLY IN TALLY.
Join Florida’s Film Industry Partners for this special event to promote awareness of the film and entertainment industry in Florida and its valuable contribution to our economy. The CAMACOL / Film Development Program will participate and lend its support to this important industry. This one-day event will include an industry roundtable, a press conference, meetings with our legislators to promote incentives program, and other interesting activities . For more information please contact Patricia Arias (305 642-3870 ext. 217.

March 24, 2009 – Seminar “How to Promote your Business through the Internet”.
We cordially invite you to participate in our upcoming Free Informative Seminar on “How to Promote your Business through the Internet”. Guest Speaker: Mr. Carlos Andres Gallego, expert advisor on internet marketing. This seminar will be held at Miami Dade College Inter-American Campus located at: 627 SW 27 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33135. Room 1124. Hours: 2:30-4:30pm. Free parking available. For reservations please contact Mr. Luciano Garcia, at (305) 642-3870 ext. 244. This event is being sponsored by: Enterprise Florida, Miami Dade College and CAMACOL.

March 27, 2009 – Inbound Trade Mission from India.
A delegation from India will be coming to our hometown. If you are interested in the following sectors; Agri-Bio Technologies, Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals, Agribusiness & Dairy Industry, Consulting, Education, Engineering Services, Financial & Banking Services, Infrastructure Devlopment & Export Promotion Economic, Manufacturing, Travel and Tourism and Industrial Gases, please contact the Jay Malina International Trade Consortium at: (305) 375-5808. This event will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel Downtown Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, Florida 33131.

March 30, 2009 – Seminar – Poland your Business Partner in the E.U.
Why Poland ? Consider 18 consecutive years of economic growth, investor-friendly climate and geographic location in the heart of Europe. The birthplace of Chopin has given rise to well-educated, skilled workforce with an aptitude for languages. Poland’s entry into the European Union in 2004 and opening intra-EU borders have led to the country’s growing reputation as a regional hub for business processing centers, call centers, and technology and research centers. Moreover, Poland is a significant producer of high quality industrial and consumer goods – well known and esteemed on the American market. This seminar will be held at the InterContinental Hotel located at: 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, Florida 33131. Hours: 8:00am. For more information please contact Agata Sulej, Polish American Chamber of Commerce at (786) 273-5955.

March 31, 2009 – Ambassador’s Dialogue Breakfast Meeting.
The Center for Hemispheric Policy of the University of Miami, presents Fifth Summit of the Americas, Port of Spain, 2009 U.S. –Trinidad and Tobago Relations. Guest Speaker: Her Excellency Glenda Morean Phillip, Ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago to the United States; Permanent Representative to the Organization of Americas States. Breakfast Event to be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel – Venetian Room, 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, Florida. Hours: 8:00am. For more information please contact Patricia Salinas at (305) 284-3707.

April 8, 2009 – Free Seminar “Become a DIRECTV Dealer”.
Interested in Starting your own business, become a DIRECTV Dealer, earn lucrative money in no time. Be your own boss. This informational seminar will be held April 8th, at the Doubletree Miami Mart Hotel (former Radisson) located at: 711 NW 72 Avenue, Miami, Florida. Hours: 6:30 – 8:00pm. For more information, please contact Diana at HispanicUSA, 305 431-2691. Or send her an email to: Diana@hispanicusa.net Space is limited.

April 15, 2009 – CAMACOL / Florida Film and Entertainment Development Program series of events. “La Lupe A One Woman Show” at the Colony Theater in Miami Beach. Lauren Velez stars as Lt. Maria LaGuerta on Showtime’s suspense drama series “Dexter”. Velez won a Vision Award in 2007 for Best Actress in “Dexter” as well as a NCLR Bravo Award for New York Undercover”. Starring in “City Hall”, with Al Pacino, and “Prince of Central Park”, with Kathleen Turner, Lauren was also recognized with an Independent Spirit Award nomination for her breakout role in “I Like It Like That”. Season 2 was extremely busy for Lauren, playing Lieutenant who often flirts with Dexter earning her an Outstanding Actress nomination at the 2008 ALMA Awards, and a 2009 SAG Award nomination for outstanding performance / Ensemble Television Drama Series. In the same season Lauren won the IMPACT Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Series from the National Hispanic Media Coalition. This wasn’t the first time Velez was recognized for her role on a television series, having won praise for her breakout television role as a policewoman, Nina Moreno, on the NYC cop drama series “New York Undercover”. Lauren is currently playing a sexy love interest, in a multiepisode arc on ABC’s acclaimed “Ugly Betty”. The play is written and directed by James Manos, Jr. Emmy Award winning “Sopranos” writer and creator of Showtime’s “Dexter”. Future plans for the play include a film project. For further information please contact Patty Arias (305) 642-3870 ext. 217.

April 23, 2009 – Seminar “Economic Stimulus Plan and its Opportunities for Small Business Owners”. CAMACOL, will be offering a FREE Seminar on How the Economic Stimulus Plan can work for you and the many opportunities currently available for your small business. You can’t miss this valuable seminar. To be held at Miami Dade College Inter-American Campus, located at: 627 SW 27 Avenue, Miami Florida 33135. Room 1124. Hours: 2:30-4:30pm. Free parking available. Space is limited. For reservations please contact Mr. Luciano Garcia at (305) 642-3870 ext. 244 or Betty Gradera at (305) 642-3870 ext. 220. This event is being sponsored by: Enterprise Florida, Miami Dade College and CAMACOL.

April 20-25, 2009 – Trade Mission to Bogota, Barranquilla & Cartagena, Colombia.
Our good friends from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce jointly with The Jay Malina International Trade Consortium of Miami Dade County Florida and Enterprise Florida present their next trade mission to Colombia. For more information please contact Liane Ventura at (305) 577-5445 or Juan Gonzalez at (305) 577-5477.

April 25, 2009 – March of Dimes – “March for Babies”
Join Gene Schaefer, Miami Dade / Monroe March for Babies Corporate Chair and bank of America President, hundreds of corporate leaders, community leaders and thousands of walkers and volunteers for 4 miles of fun and entertainment. Family and friends are welcome to attend. This event will be held Saturday, April 25th, 2009, at Crandon Park, Key Biscayne Florida. Registration will begin at 7:00am, the Walk commences at 9am. Funds raised will enable the March of Dimes to continue its fight to save babies because today in America every 4.5 minutes, a baby is born with a birth defect that could kill or disable them. Millions of babies and children do not have health insurance. The United States has the higher infant mortality rate than 25 other countries. For more information on how to become a sponsor or participate in this march, please contact March of Dimes at: (305) 477-1192 or log on to: www.marchforbabies.org

May 14-15, 2009 – Trade Mission to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Our good friends from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce jointly with The Jay Malina International Trade Consortium of Miami Dade County Florida and Enterprise Florida present their next trade mission to Argentina. For more information please contact Liane Ventura at (305) 577-5445 or Juan Gonzalez at (305) 577-5477

May 18-19, 2009 – Trade Mission to Lima, Peru.
Our good friends from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce jointly with The Jay Malina International Trade Consortium of Miami Dade County Florida and Enterprise Florida present their next trade mission to Lima, Peru. For more information please contact Liane Ventura at (305) 577-5445 or Juan Gonzalez at (305) 577-5477

May 27 - 30, 2009 – “CAMACOL’s 30th Hemispheric Congress Trade Show Event”.
We proudly present our annual Hemispheric Congress of Latin Chambers of Commerce and Industry Trade Show Event, Featuring “Mediterranean Experience Expo” to be held May 27-30, 2009 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida. More than 300 exhibitors from all around the globe, a unique international trade fair, showcasing Mediterranean food, beverage and tourism. Take advantage of more than 3,500 of your peers, as they converge in Miami. Benefit from three days of on site visitor tours, prescheduled one on one business meetings with buyers specific to each exhibitors needs, and much more unique and exclusive activities geared to boost your sales in the vast yet prime US market. To purchase a booth space, please contact Jeanette Perez at (305) 567-2822. If you are a member of our chamber, and wish to participate with a booth, you will qualify for a special discount, please contact Betty Gradera at (305) 642-3870 ext. 220. Florida based minority companies may participate with a table top free of charge by contacting Luciano Garcia at (305) 642-3870 ext. 244. Space is limited, only upon availability. This years Congress Themes are: “Development and Expansion of the Agriculture Sector in the Economic Recovery in the Global Marketplace” and “The Current Financial Crisis and its Economic Opportunities”. The Registration fee to the Congress is $250.00. Registration includes: VIP invitation to the Inaugural Reception to be held at the Fontainebleau Hotel, participation to the Plenary Sessions on May 28th -29th, both Business Luncheons May 28th -29th, two day valuable seminars on Intellectual Property and How to do Business in the US. Entrance to the Expo and participation to the Closing Ceremonies Reception / Gala Dinner, to be held May 30th, at the Fontainebleau Hotel, with Special Guest Speaker the Honorable Jose Maria Aznar, former President of the Government of Spain, Invited Guest: Honorable Charlie Crist, Governor of the State of Florida. For more information and participation to the congress please contact the following persons: Hemispheric Congress Plenary Sessions – Mr. Joe Xirau (305) 642-3870 ext. 213. For overall congress related activities please contact Ms. Betty Gradera at (305) 642-3870 ext. 220. This event is being sponsored by: Official Corporate Sponsor: CAJASOL. Co-Sponsors: American Airlines, New York Life, The M Point, AT & T, BTS – Communications, Coca-Cola, STAPLES, Florida Power Light, Seaboard Marine, Pepsi Cola Bottling, Baptist Health International Center Miami, City of Miami, City of Miami Beach. Supporting Partners: Enterprise Florida, City of Miami – Mayor’s International Council, Miami Dade County, Beacon Council, The US Spain Chamber of Commerce, Port of Miami, Miami International Airport and The State of Florida.

June 11-12, 2009 – Mia Green Expo & Conference.
Help us to become Greener. This incredible and one of a kind tradeshow will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall C located at: 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida. Show hours are from 10am – 5:00pm. If you wish to exhibit with a booth at this event and would like additional information please contact: Mr. Jose Garcia at: (305) 412-3976. For CAMACOL members who wish to exhibit their products and services through their company catalogs at our Camacol’s booth may do so by contacting Betty Gradera at: (305) 642-3870 ext. 220. We have a few courtesy passes for our members to visit the tradeshow. Restrictions apply * One pass per person, only for small and minority business owners and while supplies last.

July 30, 2009 – New York Life Insurance Co., Agent Recruitment – Workshop.
Our good members from New York Life Insurance Co. will be presenting a workshop to recruit agents. This event will be held Thursday, July 30th, 2009 from 6:00 – 7:30pm. Location: 3750 NW 87 Avenue, Ste 500, Miami, Florida 33178. If you wish to assist please contact Mrs. Cecilia Gutierrez at (786) 282-6127.

August 26, 2009 – Grocers Day Celebration.
All Grocers’, today is your special day. Camacol will be celebrating and hosting a dinner reception in your honor. This event will be held at the Renaissance Ballrooms, located at: 5910 SW 8 Street, Miami, Florida. Hours: 6:00 – 9:00pm. This event is by invitation only. 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, Southeast Wholesalers 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) 642-3870 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”.

Septiembre 16 – 20, 2009 – Expo Cibao 2009, Republica Dominicana.
El Centro de Exportacion y Inversiones de la Republica Dominicana, les invitan a que participen de Expo Cibao 2009, que se llevara a cabo los dias 16 al 20 de Septiembre del 2009. En esta importante exposicion tendra la oportunidad de exhibir sus productos y servicios. La feria se destacara por sus expositores en el sector de: Agricultura, Muebles, Arte, Equipos especializados en Construccion, Industrial y Electricos. Los siguientes incentivos seran ofrecidos a las personas que deseen participar: Transportacion del hotel al Centro de Exposicion y vice versa, Invitacion especial al coctel de apertura, Citas Comerciales, Descuentos en el hotel Platino en la ciudad de Santiago, y un tour por la ciudad. Para mas informacion favor de llamar a la Srta. Vanessa Barros al: (305) 505-475, tambien puede obtener mas informacion en la pagina web www.expocibao.com.do

Septiembre 26, 2009 – Aniversario No. 44 de CAMACOL.
Camacol se honra en celebrar su aniversario numero 44. Celebraremos con una cena de gala el Sabado, 26 de Septiembre del 2009, en el Doral Golf Resort & Spa localizado en el 4400 NW 87 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33178. Horario: 7:00pm coctel de recepcion. 8:00pm Cena & Presentacion, seguido de musica en vivo y baile. Costo por persona $125.00. Para mas informacion, favor de llamar a Betty Gradera al (305) 642-3870 ext. 220.

Sept. 30 - Octubre 3, 2009 – CAMACOL Mision Comercial a Bogota, Colombia.
Le invitamos a que participe de nuestra proxima mision comercial a Bogota, Colombia. A todos nuestros miembros y amigos que deseen hacer negocios con Colombia, esta es su oportunidad. Emprenderemos una mision comercial desde el 30 de Septiembre al 3 de Octubre del 2009. Los eventos de la mision incluyen: Desayunos, Seminario Informativo de Como Hacer Negocios en Colombia con expertos representantes de la Embajada, Almuerzos Empresariales, Citas Comerciales y Coctel de Bienvenida. Gracias a el apoyo brindado por American Airlines a traves de su programa Americas Linkage, podemos ofrecerles un incredible precio a nuestros miembros. Pasaje aereo ida y vuelta por $300.00 mas impuestos. El hotel oficial de la mision es el 101 Park House Bogota, costo, $162.00 la noche mas impuestos. Para mas informacion, favor de llamar a Betty Gradera al (305) 642-3870 ext. 220. Patrocinado por: Enterprise Florida, State of Florida, Congreso Hemisferico de Camaras de Comercio e Industria Latina, AmCham Bogota Colombia y American Airlines.

Octubre 16, 2009 – Almuerzo – Mujeres Hispanas Exitosas del Año 2009.
CAMACOL presenta su almuerzo anual honrando a las Mujeres Hispanas Exitosas del año 2009. Este evento se llevara a cabo en viernes 16 de octubre del 2009 en el Hotel Biltmore, localizado en el: 1200 Anastasia Avenue, en Coral Gables, Florida. Horario: 11:00am – registracion y coctel. 12:00pm Almuerzo y Symposium. Para mas informacion favor de llamar a Betty Gradera al (305) 642-3870 ext. 220.

Diciembre 16, 2009 – Entrega de Jabas de Navidad 2009.
Nuestra entrega de Jabas Navideñas se celebrara el miercoles 18 de Diciembre del 2009.
Gracias a la bondad de nuestros Patrocinadores, Colegas, Directores, Miembros y Amigos podremos donar aproximadamente 15,000 jabas de alimentos a 3,000 familias necesitadas de nuestra comunidad. Si usted desea ser parte del equipo de Jabas Navideñas y quiere ser patrocinador, favor de contactar a la Srta. Betty Gradera al (305) 642-3870 ext. 220. Gracias por su contribucion. Felicidades !