CAMACOL

2010
Calendar of Events

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

January 27, 2010 – Holiday Season Food Baskets “Sponsors Appreciation Dinner”.

We reiterate our gratitude to all our 2009 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.

February 25 - 26, 2010 – Mia Green Expo and Conference.

Our friends from Mia Green Expo and Conference will be presenting their tradeshow February 25-26, 2010 at the Miami Beach Convention Center located at: 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida. For more information and to participate please contact Ms. Ana Pagan at: (305) 412-3976.

May 26 - 29, 2010 – “CAMACOL’s  31^st Hemispheric Congress Trade Show Event”.

We proudly present our annual Hemispheric Congress of Latin Chambers of Commerce and Industry Trade Show Event, to be held May 26-29, 2010 at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa, located at: 4400 NW 87 Avenue, Miami, Florida 3317.  This year our trade show will feature exhibitors from South and Central America, Europe and the Caribbean. The cost for an 8x10 booth is $450.00 For more information on purchasing a booth, please contact Betty Gradera at (305) 642-3870 ext. 220. Florida based minority companies may participate with a complimentary booth by contacting Luciano Garcia at (305) 642-3870 ext. 244. Space is limited, first come first serve basis, upon availability. This years Congress Themes will include: “Renewable Energy, Global Warming and the Economic Recovery”.  The Registration fee to the Congress is $250.00. Registration includes: VIP invitation to the Inaugural Reception to be held at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa, participation to the Plenary Sessions on May 27 - 28, (2) Business Luncheons, informative seminars and participation to the Closing Ceremonies Reception / Gala Dinner, to be held May 29^th, at the Doral Golf Resort. For more information and participation to the congress please contact the following persons: Hemispheric Congress Plenary Sessions – Mr. Raul Lopez Perez (305) 642-3870 ext. 213. For overall congress related activities and Sponsorship Opportunities please contact Ms. Betty Gradera at (305) 642-3870 ext. 220. This event is being sponsored by the following partners and sponsors. Partners: Enterprise Florida, City of Miami – Mayor’s International Council, Miami Dade County, Beacon Council, Port of Miami, Miami International Airport, The State of Florida, The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau and Film Florida. Sponsors: American Airlines, AT & T, Café La Llave, CAJASOL, FPL, Genovese Joblove & Battista, Attorneys at Law, The Coca Cola Company, Penn Mutual, Pepsi Cola Bottling Company, Seaboard Marine and CE – Global.

July 28, 2010 – 4^th Annual Job Fair  - Ana G. Mendez University.

Our good friends and members from Ana G. Mendez University will be hosting a Job Fair in their campus located at 3520 Enterprise Way, Miramar Park of Commerce, Miramar Florida 33025 from 1:00 – 5:00pm, Wednesday, July 28^th, 2010. If you wish to attend and participate please contact: 1 (888) 378-8342 or log on to: www.suagm.edu/southflorida 

August 5, 2010 – Seminar “Business Forum”

We are pleased to announce our next seminar “Business Forum” to be held Thursday, August 5^th, 2010 from 3:00 – 5:30pm at our building located at: 1401 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33135.  The topics to be discussed are: Financing for Small Businesses, Management and Marketing. For more information and to participate please contact Betty Gradera at (305) 642-3870 ext 220 or email address: bettyg@camacol.org Space is limited, must reserve. This event is sponsored by: Western Union, US Army, Camacol Loan Fund and Florida Trade.

August 13, 2010 – Seminar “Film Industry”

We will proudly present a seminar dedicated to the Film Industry. This event will be held at our offices located at: 1401 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33135. Hours: 9am – 4pm. Space is limited and you must reserve by calling Betty Gradera at (305) 642-3870 ext. 220 or by email bettyg@camacol.org  This event is sponsored by Camacol Film Program and the Florida Media Market.

August  18, 2010 – Grocers Day Celebration.

All Grocers’, today is your special day. Camacol will be celebrating and hosting a dinner reception in your honor.  Location: Renaissance Ballroom, 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.   Event Sponsored by: Associated Grocers, Florida Lottery, Flower Foods, Goya Foods of Florida, Café La Llave and Pepsi Cola Bottling Company.

September 25, 2010 – CAMACOL Celebrates it’s 45th Anniversary.

More than four decades serving our community, it has truly been our pleasure. We’re still growing strong! Please join us for our chamber’s 45^th anniversary dinner to be held Saturday, September 25, 2010, at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa, located at: 4400 NW 87 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33178. Hours: 7pm – cocktail reception, 8pm - dinner and presentation, followed by live music and dancing. Cost per person $125.00 For more information and to make reservations, please contact Betty Gradera at (305) 642-3870 ext. 220 or email at: bettyg@camacol.org

September 26 - October 2, 2010 – Trade Mission – Lima, Peru – Santiago, Chile.

CAMACOL invites you to participate in our upcoming business development trade mission to Lima, Peru and Santiago, Chile. If you wish to do business with these countries, now is your chance. The program includes, business matchmaking sessions, networking business luncheons, informative seminars on How to do Business in Peru and Chile, networking receptions with governmental officials and top business leaders from these respective countries.  For more information and participation, please contact Betty Gradera at (305) 642-3870 ext. 220 or email at: bettyg@camacol.org  This international trade mission is sponsored in part by: American Airlines, LAN Airlines, Chamber of Commerce of Peru, National Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism of Chile, Enterprise Florida, State of Florida, Miami Dade County, City of Miami, and Miami International Airport.

October 22, 2010 – Successful Hispanic Women of the Year – Awards Luncheon.

Camacol proudly presents Successful Hispanic Women of the Year Awards Luncheon to be held Friday, October 22, 2010. Location: TBA. Hour: 12:00pm. Six very prominent Hispanic women will be awarded for their outstanding achievements in 2010. For more information, please contact Ms. Betty Gradera at: (305) 642-3870 ext. 220. Event sponsors: New York Life and International Finance Bank IFB.

December 15, 2010 - 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 15, 2010 from 10:00am – 2:00pm, at our CAMACOL building located at: 1401 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33135. We welcome sponsors at this time. Please feel free to contact Ms. Betty Gradera at: (305) 642-3870 ext. 220. Your contribution is highly appreciated. God Bless You and Have a Wonderful Holiday Season.