DEMOCRACY FORUMS: March 1st, 2014, Wolfson Campus

Energy Developments in the Americas (University of Miami

In Collaboration with the Consulate General of Canada in Miami   Energy Developments in the Americas Energy Prospects and Challenges in the Americas  The Future of Renewables  Energy Cooperation in the Region Panelists David Manning Representative of the Province of Alberta in Washington, D.C. George Philippidis Associate Professor, Patel College of Global Sustainability, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida Álvaro Ríos Roca Managing Partner, Gas Energy Latin America and Drillinginfo, Santa Cruz, Bolivia Oskar Sigvaldason President, SCMS Global; Director, Energy Council Canada; St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Location: Hyatt Regency Coral Gables Time: 8:00 –   8:15 a.m. - Registration and Continental Breakfast Venetian Room 50 Alhambra Plaza 8:15 – 10:15 a.m. - Presentations and Discussion  Supporting Organizations: Argentine American Chamber of Commerce of Florida, Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida, CAMACOL, Enterprise Florida, Florida International Bankers Association, Georgetown University Club of Miami, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Miami Council for International Visitors, Oxford University Society, United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce and Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce Media Partners:  AméricaEconomía, Hispanic Target Magazine, Latin Business Chronicle, LATIN TRADE, Latinvex and WorldCity                                                          Program Fee:  $30; Academics and students – free admission with valid ID Two ways to register: 1)     To register and pay by check, cash or as a guest (academics and students with valid I.D.): Email registration form to chp-rsvp@miami.edu or fax registration form to (305) 284-9871 Payment by check:  Make check payable to Center for Hemispheric Policy. Mail check with registration form to: Center for Hemispheric Policy; P.O. Box 248297; Coral Gables, FL 33124-6535. Cancellation Policy: By email, fax or telephone, by 12:00 p.m., Monday, March 10, 2014. 2)     To register and pay by credit card:  Submit your registration and credit card information by clicking on the “Register and Pay with Credit Card” link for this program listing on the CHP website. Cancellation and Credit Card Refund Policy: Registration fees are refundable by sending the “Cancellation Request Form” by email or fax by 12:00 p.m., Monday, March 10, 2014. No refunds will be issued after that time. Credit card refunds are processed within two weeks. For more information, please call Isabel Artime at (305) 284-9918, or visit our website at www.miami.edu/chp. Registration Form (259B)  Energy Developments in the Americas — Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Name                                                                                                      Title   Company Address  City                                                                                                         State                                       Zip Telephone                                                                                             Fax                                         Email Payment method:                                                                                 by mail                                   at door

Fabulous Miami Activities

Paper Hearts - MDC Museum

Inaugural Fundraising

Date: Thursday, February 13th 2014
Time: 8:00 to 11:00 pm 
Location: The Freedom Tower
Address: 600 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
Cost: $75 and up 
Valet Parking: Available

2014 Museum of Arts & Design "Paper Hearts"
An Inaugural Fundraising Event for the MDC Museum of Art + Design - "Paper Hearts"

The event includes: Open Bar and hors d'oeuvres, VIP lounge and gift bags
Music by Afrobeta, Dj Hot pants and talented jazz artists and Fashion show
Silent auction of 40 plus works for art by artist such as Adler Guerier, Bhakti Baxter, Edouard Duval Carrie, Michelle Weinber.

For tickets visit: www.mdcmoad.org

RSVP@fabulousmiami.com by Tuesday, February 
11th 2014

Viva Paris

International Show

Date: Friday, February 14th 2014
Time: 9:00pm
Location: The Colony Theatre
Address: 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Fl 33139
Cost: From: $35
Dress Code: Chic Attire
Valet Parking: Parking Available

Erika Moon, French Producer presents Viva Paris International Show

Parisian Revue, Burlesque and Variety Show in Miami !
Immerse yourself into an exotic world that entertains the senses through dance elegance and 
beauty with a sizzling flare of burlesque! This dynamite 80 min. show featuring a full international team of 20 artists/production expert, will let you step into the most celebrated French Cabaret and presents a colorful variety of acts that will dazzle and seduce the audience!
Welcome to the most Celebrated cabaret!
visit: here for tickets and more information!

RSVP@fabulousmiami.com by Wednesday, February 12th 2014

First Annual Network

Happy Hour

Date: Wednesday, February 19th 2014
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: MPP Brickell
Address: 141 Sw 7th St. Miami FL, 33131
Cost: Members: $15 non-members $25 
Dress Code: Business Attire 

The Board of Directors of The Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce
Cordially invites its members and friends to the
First Annual Network Happy Hour

Hors d'oeuvres & Complementary Don Benedicto Pisco Sour are included.

For tickets visit: here

RSVP@fabulousmiami.com by Monday, February 17th 2014

 Thank You!!

Fabulous Miami and the Chambers of Commerce of Bolivia, Camacol, Coconut Grove, Colombia, Chile, Downtown Miami & Brickell, Ecuador, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Poland, along with Brickell Rotary Club thank all those who attended The Kick off Multichamber Event. Special thanks to the Host Venue, and manager Brandon Rodriguez for their great Hospitality, our Guests of honor Damaris Aguiar, Miss Universal Petite Erika Moon and our Master of Ceremony Mr. Luis Cuervo, Iceberg Vodka for providing a courtesy welcome drink to all guests, Brazaviva and MPP Brickell for providing appetizers and all the sponsors such us Copa Airlines for donating a round trip ticket to Ecuador, Artists Alicia Solórzano and Sirge Oaks Ainso for donating a paint for the raffles. We also want to congratulate singer Grazie and Mobius 8 and for their amazing performance. Fabiola Castro, President pf Fabulous Miami would like to Thank Miami All Stars' Carlos Alamilla for giving her a medal for her hard work and dedication to help our community.

1. Luis Cuervo, Executive Director of Camacol, Damaris Aguiar, Miss Universal Petite and Gisela Thomas, President of the Panamanian American Chamber of Commerce.
2. Clara Rangel, Account Executive Copa Airlines, Erika Moon, Juan Jose Malo, President of the Ecuadorian American Chamber of Commerce.
3. Brandon Rodriguez, From LMNT and Fabiola Abel from Erika Moon Productions.
4. Arturo Enamorado, President of the Honduras American Chamber of Commerce, Angel Zayon, City of Miami and Karina Baquerizo
5. Artist, Sirge Oaks Ainso and winner of the painting Miriam Angulo
6. Singer “Grazie”

Transporte, Logística y Cadena Global de Suministros: Seminario de FCBF

Maritime Transportation, Forwarding Logistics & Global Supply Chain Workshop February 26/27, 2014 Doubletree Hotel Sunrise, Florida

Course Outline Two- day workshop geared towards entry level executives wishing to expand their industry knowledge. Excellent refresher course for middle management. Approved by NCBFAA for 12.5 CES/CCS credits. Course Particulars Trends and Roles in International Logistics Key Global & Regional Freight Forwarders Ocean Freight Forwarder, NVOCC Operations and Domestic Transportation Air Freight Forwarding Customs Brokers Warehousing                                              Cargo Vessel and Port Operations Maritime Regulatory Updates Hazardous Material Awareness Trade Security (CBP &TSA) Export & Import Trade Compliance (CBP & BIS) Exporter & Importer (Incoterms, Insurance) Presented by: Albert Saphir of ABS Consulting & Joe Espinosa, President of the Florida Shipowners Group GUEST SPEAKERS: FMC, FreightWatch USA, ECU Line, SeaPack and Currie Associates. It will be an intensive 2-day deep-dive into international transportation and logistics with a heavier focus on maritime/ocean transportation.  Focus is to provide a complete overview and solid facts for entry level individuals or others moving into a new area of responsibility and sales people needing to learn more about the industry as a whole and key aspects of regulations.  Of course also a good refresher for those not involved in all areas of international transportation. REGISTER HERE Registration* & Contact information Cost: $750 for 2-Day Session. Includes Course Materials, Breakfast & Lunch Registration Site: URL: http://tinyurl.com/mqoxtsb Use Registration Code: FCBF *Ask about 5+ registration discounts (single or multiple courses) Contact: Albert Saphir albert@abs-consulting.net Phone: (954) 218-5285 ____________________ Joe Espinosa joe@1972corp.com Phone: (954) 702-4951 Registration cost is $750 including extensive handout materials (+$100 value) and breakfast and lunch both days.  Organizers also offer a discounted rate for 5+ registrations (single course and/or future courses) of $700 which is only available offline and by payment with check. For those visiting from out of town we have a discount at the Doubletree Hotel (contact organizers for code) and there are many other hotels within 5-15 minute driving distance from there. Be sure to use the "FCBF" as the registration code.

FCBF: February's General Membership Meeting next February 19, 2014

Date:  Wed., February 19, 2014      Networking: 11:00am    Lunch: 12:00pm-1:30pm    Cost: Members $40 Non-Members $55    Location: Doubletree Miami Mart Hotel 711 NW 72nd Ave Doral, FL 33126    Email Registrations to events@fcbf.com or fax it to 305-499-9491    Looking into the Logistics Crystal Ball  What Can we Predict for 2014?      Join us for our first luncheon of the year as we discuss the future of    Import Classification C-TPAT & ISF ACE and E-Bonds Export Reform Perishables Trade Agreements and New Legislation   Featuring the following Industry Wizards: Lenny Feldman, Esq., Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, Managing Member- Miami Office Iliana Alvarez, Assistant Vice President, Roanoke Trade Gabriel Rodriguez, President, A Customs Brokerage, Inc. Shelly Garg, Attorney, FDA Practice, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. Gabriel Ruz, President, Magaya Corp. Deborah Stern, Member, Sandler Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.       Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc. 8228 NW 14 St Doral, FL 33126 Ph: 305-499-9490 Fx:305-499-9491

El Reto de Argentina...Panel Académico en la Universidad de Miami

                                                          

Argentina’s Challenge:

Managing its Economic, Political and Social Instability

Panelists

Miguel Ángel Boggiano

Founder and CEO, Carta Financiera;

Professor of Behavioral Finance, Universidad de San Andrés,

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Daniel Kerner

Director and Practice Head, Latin America, Eurasia Group,

Washington, D.C

Claudio Loser

President, Centennial Group Latin America;

Senior Fellow, Inter-American Dialogue,

Washington, D.C.

Luigi Manzetti

Associate Professor, Department of Political Science,

Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Southern Methodist University,

Dallas, Texas

Supporting Organizations:

The Beacon Council, CAMACOL, Economic Development and International Trade Unit of Miami Dade, Enterprise Florida,

Florida International Bankers Association, Georgetown University Club of Miami, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce,

Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce, Interamerican Institute for Democracy, Miami Council for International Visitors,

Oxford University Society, United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce and Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce

Media Partners: 

AméricaEconomía, Hispanic Target Magazine, Latin Business Chronicle, LATIN TRADE, Latinvex and WorldCityBusiness

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Location:	Hyatt Regency Coral Gables	Time:	8:00 –   8:15 a.m. - Registration and Continental Breakfast
	Venetian Room 50 Alhambra Plaza		8:15 – 10:15 a.m. - Presentations and Discussion

Program Fee:  $30; Academics and students – free admission with valid ID

Two ways to register:

1)     To register and pay by check, cash or as a guest (academics and students with valid I.D.):

Email registration form to chp-rsvp@miami.edu or fax registration form to (305) 284-9871

Payment by check:  Make check payable to Center for Hemispheric Policy. Mail check with registration form to:

Center for Hemispheric Policy; P.O. Box 248297; Coral Gables, FL 33124-6535.

Cancellation Policy: By email, fax or telephone, by 12:00 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2014.

2)     To register and pay by credit card:  Submit your registration and credit card information by clicking on the “Register and Pay with Credit Card” link for this program listing on the CHP website.

Cancellation and Credit Card Refund Policy: Registration fees are refundable by sending the “Cancellation Request Form” by email or fax by 12:00 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2014. No refunds will be issued after that time. Credit card refunds are processed within two weeks.

For more information, please call Isabel Artime at (305) 284-9918, or visit our website at www.miami.edu/chp.