FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION

Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc. First & Third Thursday of every month FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION Send Your Forklift Operators to an OSHA certified FCBF training How often should a lift truck be inspected? ·         How much does your lift weight when sitting empty?  ·         Do you know what can happen when he lift truck's center of Gravity moves outside its stability triangle ·         How often should lift truck operators be trained? Improve Workplace Safety,  Prevent Disaster, Enhance Efficiency      After taking an Operator Safety Training Course, operators will know: How to identify key components and their functions The information contained on vehicle capacity plates and how they affect vehicle operation. Safe operating procedures when traveling, handling loads and working in aisles The appropriate action in case of a tip over How to perform a preoperational walk-around inspection The Importance of studying the lift truck's operator manual  Highly qualified trainers offer you the maximum quality of training in our industry. Our program includes both State and Federal Certifications.  We will assist you to comply with Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training regulations for powered industrial trucks. Stay Connected          Did You Know That Your Employees are required to carry a License to Operate a Lift Truck? Part 1910.178/powered industrial trucks (iii): "An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three (3) years" Employer's failure to provide proof of training & certification of their employees at time of OSHA inspection/investigation (if an incident occurs) can result in a fine of $7,000 per operator. Register To register please fill out this form and send via email to events@fcbf.com or fax to 305-499-9491 When First Thursday of every month from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Where Kelly Tractor Location: 8205 NW 58th Street Miami, FL 33166 or your location if it is a large group Price FCBF Members: $65 Non-Members: $95 "Our mission in serving the Customs Brokers, Forwarders and the Trade Community as a whole, is to act as a forum for the interchange of ideas, promote greater knowledge and understanding among its members, encourage unity of purpose, ideals and ethics in addition to disseminating information of interest to the community and our members while advocating on their behalf."

Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc., 8228 NW 14th Street, Doral, FL 33126

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MONDAY, 1 AUGUST 2016 Today's High Temp: 88° F/31° C Miami Beach Surf Temp: 74° F/23° C AUGUST/SEPTEMBER TEMPTATION During August and September, Miami’s top restaurants offer three-course meals (Lunch: $23; Dinner: $39) featuring signature dishes created by world-renowned chefs. Discover the tropical fusion of ingredients that makes Miami dining so wonderfully out of the ordinary. For more GMCVB Marketing Programs, visit MiamiTemptations.com. AUGUST TEMPTATION Greater Miami and the Beaches is renowned for luxury spas that are ranked among the "Best Spas in America." Celebrate with us during July and August as we feature Miami Spa Month where you can enjoy special treatments for $109 at Miami's premier spas. For more GMCVB Marketing Programs, visit MiamiTemptations.com. DID YOU KNOW... The Miami Beach Architectural Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1979. Thirty-five years ago, the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District (popularly known as the "Art Deco District" and "Old Miami Beach") was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was the nation's first 20th century Historic District. MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (MIA) #1 in Airline Carriers in the U.S. Silver Airways Announces New Service from Bimini to Miami Beginning in September Silver Airways, a U.S. airline headquartered north of Miami-Dade County operating approximately 100 daily flights, recently announced they will be offering service from Bimini to Miami International Airport beginning September 1, 2016. MIA Continues Growth Through June, Will Add Five New Airlines This Fall In addition to peak winter season traffic on existing airlines, MIA will receive an added boost from five new airlines starting Miami service this fall. PORTMIAMI Cruise Capital of the World™ Always was. Always will be. Celebrity Equinox to Offer Year-Round Service from PortMiami Beginning Spring 2017 Celebrity Cruises recently announced they will be sailing the Equinox full-time from PortMiami beginning spring 2017. Celebrity Cruises President Lisa Lutoff-Perlo emphasized the demand from travel partners and guests for a year-round Celebrity presence in the Caribbean for years. CUSTOMER SERVICE CORNER Miami Begins with Me Customer Service Champion Program Register today for our August 10 training session! GETTING AROUND TOWN Miami-Dade Transit Tracker App The free Miami-Dade Transit Tracker App makes it easier than ever to have a fun-filled Miami-Dade County vacation on public transit. Metrorail, Metrobus and Metromover offer excellent travel value in Miami. The MDT Tracker App puts it all in order for you. Download MDT Tracker App from the App Store or Google Play now!  More Than Just A Ride To The Airport Super Shuttle pick-up is faster and more efficient than ever with their new App! SuperShuttle is the “official” airport shuttle operator at MIA. They offer shared-ride or private transportation to or from the airport, port, hotel, home of office. Download the Super Shuttle App at the App Store and book your ride or call 305/871-2000.   Get Miami Taxis Fast With one tap, get your guests a taxi fast. Download the free ZabCab FrontDesk app for smartphone or tablet. It's the easy way for hotels and restaurants to order and track multiple cabs for guests. Visitors can download the free ZabCab passenger app to get a Miami taxi whenever they need one. Digitally Dispatched Car Sharing Services The popularity of this type of service through mobile apps continues to grow for companies such as UBER and LYFT which are familiar to visitors from around the globe. More Options Than Ever From the Citi Bike program operated by DECOBIKE to free trolley service available in several neighborhoods, Miami and Beaches offers many new and exciting transportation options for visitors and residents. Miami will soon enjoy high speed rail thanks to GoBrighline train service connecting Miami with other major cities in Florida. CORPORATE PARTNER ANNIVERSARIES A strong CVB begins with a strong partnership base. The support of our corporate partners aids us in promoting Greater Miami and the Beaches to the world. Join us in recognizing the GMCVB's Corporate Partners who are celebrating their membership anniversary this month: BIRTHDAYS The GMCVB wishes a happy birthday to our friends and family... GMCVB PHOTO ALBUM GMCVB Team members are busy selling and promoting Greater Miami and The Beaches at home and around the world. Click through to see recent photos of the GMCVB Team in action and tap on the photos for captions.  RESOURCE CENTER Travel Updates • Mobile Passport Control App at Miami International Airport (MIA) • Get in the Fast Lane at MIA! TSA Pre-Check Now Available for Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Local Interest • Florida Tax Watch Study Details Benefits of Expanding Florida Tourism • National Travel and Tourism a Big Win for Industry COUNTDOWN Days until: 29 La Cita de las Americas 31 Miami Attractions Month  54 AfrICANDO 2016 Trade & Investment Conference and Trade Show 69 Miami Broward Carnival 123 Art of Black Miami 123 Meridiana begins air service from Milan to Miami 125 Carnival Vista arrives at PortMiami 243 Celebrity Equinox begins PortMiami service 318 World OutGames Miami 2017 344 MLB Midsummer Classic 88th All-Star Game 1281 Super Bowl LIV 2020 ABOUT THE PUBLISHER William D. Talbert III, CDME President and CEO, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Download Outlook® V-Card Newsletter Archive | Story Archive TOP STORY - TOP 25 MARKETS: JANUARY - JUNE 2016 FOR THE MONTHS OF JANUARY – JUNE 2016, HOTEL ROOM OCCUPANCY IN GREATER MIAMI AND THE BEACHES REACHED 79.6 PERCENT, ONE OF THE HIGHEST IN THE NATION. HOTEL ROOM ROOMS SOLD FOR THE SAME TIME PERIOD WERE UP +2.5 PERCENT COMPARED TO THE SAME TIME IN 2015, PARTIALLY ABSORBING THE 4.1 PERCENT INCREASE IN HOTEL ROOM INVENTORY YEAR ON YEAR. DEMAND FOR TRAVEL TO GREATER MIAMI AND THE BEACHES DURING JANUARY – JUNE 2016 REMAINED STRONG RANKING #4 IN REVENUE PER AVAILABLE ROOM (REVPAR), #4 IN AVERAGE DAILY ROOM RATE (ADR) AND #5 IN HOTEL ROOM OCCUPANCY AMONG THE TOP 25 U.S. MARKETS AS DEFINED BY SMITH TRAVEL RESEARCH.  January - June 2016 Rooms Sold January - June 2016 January - June 2015 % Change vs. 2015 7,585,212 7,400,264 +2.5% Rooms Supply January - June 2016 January - June 2015 % Change vs. 2015 52,618 50,533 +4.1% Miami #4 - Revenue Per Available Room (RevPar) January - June 2016 January - June 2015 % Change vs. 2015 $168.89 $175.41 -3.7% Miami #4 - Average Daily Room Rate (ADR) January - June 2016 January - June 2015 % Change vs. 2015 $212.07 $217.28 -2.4% Miami #5 - Average Daily Occupancy January - June 2016 January - June 2015 % Change vs. 2015 79.6% 80.7% -1.4%  HEADLINES THIS WEEK GMCVB's Miami Spice Celebrates 15 Years with Two-Month Run Beginning August 1, 2016 Taking place throughout August and September; Miami Spice is a mouth-watering restaurant promotion showcasing the very best of Greater Miami’s cuisine. More than 250 participating restaurants, the most in the program’s 15 year run, will be offering three-course meals featuring signature dishes created by world-renowned chefs at reduced prices (lunch: $23; dinner: $39). It's Time to Spa! GMCVB's 9th Annual Miami Spa Month Continues Through August 31, 2016 Miami Spa Month, one of GMCVB’s most popular monthly Temptations programs, returns to the destination through August 31, 2016! Greater Miami and the Beaches is renowned for luxury spas that rank among the “Best in America,” and are beloved by spa connoisseurs around the world. GMCVB President & CEO Attends Destination Marketing Association International’s (DMAI) 2016 Annual Convention On August 1-3, 2016, William D. Talbert, III, CDME, GMCVB President & CEO, will join destination tourism marketing professionals at DMAI’s Annual Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota USA. As the premier event for destination marketing and management professionals, DMAI’s 2016 Annual Convention promises to inspire, educate and inform. GMCVB Promotes Greater Miami and Receives Founders Award at LGBT Conference in Argentina  GMCVB Associate Vice President of Cultural Tourism/LGBT George Neary will be selling and promoting Greater Miami at the 8th International LGBT Tourism Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina, August 2-7, 2016.  2016 Olympics Kickoff Event to be Held at Miami International Airport (MIA) on August 4, 2016 On August 4, 2016, Miami-Dade Aviation Director Emilio T. González will be joined by Florida International University (FIU) Art Department Chair and Associate Professor Jacek J. Kolasiński at a kickoff event which begins a series of Olympic-themed events at Miami International Airport (MIA). Zika Update: Greater Miami and The Beaches Open for Business On July 29, 2016, Florida Governor Rick Scott issued a release stating that 2 cases of Zika in Miami-Dade County are likely to be determined as locally-acquired. The area under investigation is approximately one square mile of Miami-Dade County’s more than 2,400 square miles in the area north of Downtown Miami. Due to the multiple headlines regarding the Zika virus in Miami-Dade County, there are many questions regarding what this means for visitors to our destination. It is important to note that the CDC has not issued travel advisories into Miami-Dade County or any other destination in the state of Florida. To read the full text of the Zika Update issued by the GMCVB and GMBHA click here. FIME International Medical Expo Returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center August 2-4, 2016 FIME International Medical Expo 2016 will hold its annual event at the Miami Beach Convention Center August 2-4, 2016. Now in its 26th year, FIME is the most-attended medical trade exhibition in the Western Hemisphere, hosting over 38 countries. It is the number one exhibition in the United States for medical dealers, distributors, hospitals, group purchasing organizations and more.  GMCVB UPDATES Media Relations & Promotions GMCVB Promotes Greater Miami and the Beaches with It’s So Miami Lounge at Lollapalooza Music Festival The GMCVB’s “It’s So Miami” Lounge promoted Greater Miami’s live music scene and its many events during the Lollapalooza Chicago music festival on July 30, 2016 in Chicago, IL USA.  The Renaissance Chicago Downtown’s rooftop was transformed into a Miami-inspired venue providing a taste of Miami’s rich flavor to Chicago’s music industry professionals. GMCVB Media Relations Assists Argentina’s Susana Magazine GMCVB Media Relations will be assisting the editor of Revista Susana out of Argentina, August 2-8, 2016. While in Miami the editor will get a feel for what’s new in the destination including some of the best attractions, culinary venues and shopping. GMCVB Media Relations Assists Belgium’s RTL TVI GMCVB Media Relations Team is currently assisting Marianne Minne, a journalist representing Belgium’s TV channel RTL TVI, August 1-5, 2016. RTL TVI is one of the most important private channels in Belgium and the country’s first independent TV channel. Multicultural Tourism & Development GMCVB President & CEO Meets with Business Leaders from Tourism Business Enhancement Program GMCVB Multicultural Tourism & Development Team hosted a breakfast with GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME and business leaders from the Tourism Business Enhancement (TBE) Program on July 25, 2016 at GMCVB. Overtown Music & Arts Festival Draws Large Crowd to Historic Neighborhood The Overtown Music & Arts Festival wrapped up another successful edition on July 23, 2016. The free event drew a very large crowd to the historic neighborhood as patrons enjoyed performances by acclaimed artists, and local food and craft vendors. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Considers Miami for Future Convention GMCVB Multicultural Tourism Vice President Connie Kinnard and the Convention Sales Team participated in a site visit with Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Sharon Harriott. The sorority is considering options in the area for its 2018 Regional meeting and is looking at Miami as a potential location. Advertising & Digital Marketing Mobile Devices Continue to Capture Larger Shares of Our Website Traffic Mobile devices have broken the 60 percent mark, now accounting for 61 percent of the traffic to MiamiandBeaches.com, and 81 percent of the traffic to the Spanish version of our website. Family Campaign Family is an international media campaign targeting families in Mexico and Colombia, who have shown an interest in vacationing abroad. The goal is to increase awareness that Miami is a wonderful family vacation destination with a lot to offer. Sports Tourism Shot-by-Shot Interactive GPS Now Available at All Miami-Dade County Golf Courses! Miami-Dade County Park’s Golf Courses teamed up with Yamaha to make your great golfing experience even better. You now have the ability to download the free “YamaTrack” app for iPhone or android devices and have a very detailed distance interactive map for our courses. Citi Bikes Ironman 70.3 Miami Returns October 23, 2016 City Bikes IRONMAN 70.3 Miami, set for October 23, 2016, promises to deliver an exciting race, and is a great choice for athletes seeking a big city event experience in a major urban center. The course starts out on beautiful Biscayne Bay for a single-loop, 1.2-mile swim near PortMiami. Convention Sales & Services GMCVB Washington D.C. Sales Office News GMCVB Convention Sales Team will attend the annual Washington D.C. SmithBucklin Industry Partner event on August 4, 2016. Account representatives from SmithBucklin and Courtesy Associates will be re-introduced to meeting industry planners while their accounts and business processes will be reviewed. Hosts Global Alliance 4th Annual Global Forum Held in Miami Hosts Global Alliance (HGA) held its 4th Annual HGA Global Forum in Miami July 21-24, 2016 with great support from the GMCVB. The Convention Sales Team attended and GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME provided a warm welcome to the 230 top industry professionals attending. Travel Industry Sales Promote your business domestically and abroad! Sign up now for GMCVB Travel Industry Sales Missions. Spots are quickly filling for the following opportunities: Northeast Sales Mission New Jersey, Long Island, Connecticut and New York City September 6-9, 2016. Canada Sales Mission Toronto and Montreal October 3-7, 2016. GMCVB Partnership Events & Opportunities July Partnership Luncheon at Marlins Park On July 21, 2016, GMCVB Partnership Team hosted its July Partnership Luncheon at The Marlins Ricoh Diamond Club at Marlins Park. Approximately 85 GMCVB partners were in attendance. Attendees were able to exchange ideas and information while enjoying a delicious buffet-style lunch. Congratulations to this year’s Miami Begins with Me Cruise winner, Harry Francois Duverger! Mr. Duverger is an employee with Miami International Airport’s parking company partner: Standard Parking. Carlos Soto, the company’s director, was instrumental in requiring all of his employees to complete the free customer service training program-sending more than 100 of his employees to the classes held at the airport. Global Network News GMCVB representatives domestically and all around the globe promote Greater Miami as the premier destination for leisure and business. Read their updates here. • Caribbean • Europe • Latin America • U.S. & Canada  CALENDAR OF EVENTS August Through 8/31 Miami Spa Month Through 9/30 15th Annual Miami Spice Through 8/28 75 Years of EFE Images 8/4 Community Arts Program Summer Concert Series: Peter & Will Anderson Jazz Trio 8/5 Coral Gables Museum Gallery Night Live! 8/6 Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin II 8/7 Bluegrass Festival at Greynolds Park 8/11 Canvas Club 8/13 Ray LaMontagne: The Outdoors Tour 2016 8/17 Full Moon Vinyasa Yoga 8/19 Sunset Kayak Adventure 8/20 FEE-FREE P.L.A.Y. DAY 8/25 Canvas Club 8/27 Senior Expo 8/27-8/28 Miami Lyric Opera Presents: Tosca 8/27-9/11 International Ballet Festival of Miami 8/28 Prana Yoga at Vizcaya 8/30 Jill Scott 8/30-8/31 Drake - Summer Sixteen Tour See Next Month's Events  MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS Meetings & Conventions Meeting Date Venue Attend. ColorComm, Inc. - 2016 Annual Power Circle Conference 8/1-8/6 The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Miami 200 FIME: Florida International Medical Expo - 2016 Florida International Medical Expo 8/2-8/4 Miami Beach Convention Center 15,000 National Gem Consortium - 2016 National Conference 8/3-8/7 Nobu Eden Roc Miami Beach 220 Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM) - AWSM 2016 Annual Meeting 8/3-8/7 Mandarin Oriental, Miami 125