Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Reception New Chamber Year Pre-Labor Day Weekend Kick-Off Party!
Thursday, August 30, 2012 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Ave
Miami, Florida 33134
www.coralgableschamber.org

The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Chairman’s Reception formally welcoming Darla Thompson as our new Chair as she begins her term on September 1st.

Get a head start on the long holiday weekend and join us as we celebrate the commencement of a new Chamber year and recognize our new Chair, Darla Thompson of Cherry Bekaert & Holland and her 2012 – 2013 Board of Directors.
 
Darla is a senior tax manager with Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, LLP, a full service CPA firm providing audit, tax, and consulting services from several offices in the southeastern USA. With over 25 years of experience and accomplishments, Darla is known for her exceptional service, extensive knowledge and ability to advise her clients in the right direction. Both personally and professionally, Darla’s high level of commitment and enthusiasm continues to earn respect among colleagues, friends and family.
 
“When I meet new or potential Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce members, I tell them right away that we are first and foremost a people organization. I tell them that their biggest advantage will be the extraordinary resources of their fellow members; and, how they will benefit from the whole being greater than the sum of its parts,” said Chair Darla Thompson.
 
“There’s no mystery or intrigue about our success at the Coral Gables Chamber. It’s a matter of people helping people and businesses supporting one another. To lead the Chamber into 2013 is my personal pleasure because I know I have complete support of all our members, their employees and more.”
 
The Chairman’s Reception is also a great opportunity for members to learn more about the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, meet the Chamber leadership for the upcoming year and strengthen relationships and opportunities through the Chamber. The Board of Directors and Ambassadors will be present, sharing their commitment to helping achieve our Chamber’s annual goals.
 
Members will also have the opportunity to sign-up and become active with the following Chamber Committees: 
• 20 / 30 Group Committee
• Business & Education Committee
• Business & Government Affairs Committee
• Cultural Affairs Committee
• Diamond Awards
• Go Green Committee & Green Means Green Awards
• International Affairs Committee
• M-Team Committee
• Special Events Committees (Holiday Party presented by Cherry Bekaert & Holland, Golf Classic presented by TotalBank, and Baptist Health Tour of the Gables 5K)
• Women’s Business Network Committee & AXA Advisors Businesswomen of the Year Awards
• Chairman’s Ambassadors
 
Revolving around business and networking, this is not your typical reception. There will also be entertainment and a table-top expo where more than 30 Chamber businesses will be given the opportunity to showcase their goods and services.
 
The following businesses will be exhibiting: Baptist Health South Florida, The Biltmore Hotel, Becker & Poliakoff, PA, Catering by Loveables, Comcast Business Class, Community Newspapers, Courtyard Marriott, Credomatic Merchant Services, Dadeland Mall, Equinox Fitness, Florida International University, Florida International University College of Business Administration, Florida Blue, Florida Grand Opera, Home Financing Center, Intermedia Touch, International Finance Bank, JGB Bank, Janet Mohker, Junior Orange Bowl, LDA Graphics, Logistical Outsourcing, Photo Offset, Right Space 2 Meet, Stand Out Media, The Laser Center of Coral Gables, Trasnparent USA, University of Miami Department of Athletics, US Century Bank, Waste Management, WelcometoMiami.com, Zyscovich Architects.

The event is sponsored by Credomatic Merchant Services, COMCAST Business Services, Bacardi, Home Financing Center, International Finance Bank, Zyscovich Architects, The Biltmore Hotel & Gallo Wines. The cost of this event will be $25 for members and $30 for future members. To register, visit www.coralgableschamber.org/events.