Wet Splash Party
Saturday, 06/18/2016 – 11:00 am – 07:00 pm
National Hotel
1677 Collins Ave,
Miami, Florida 33139
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Cost: $40

Wylie K & Friends, Chris Rachal, Social Architects and Livefrontmedia.com are all coming together to bring to you the wettest party of year in the heart of Miami Beach. Come down to the poolside to party with the television and film industries’ biggest power players during the film festival weekend at South Beach. This year’s WET-Splash Party will capture the essence of Miami all in one setting at the iconic National Hotel. Sip on refreshing drinks while you cool off from the heat, and get the opportunity to speak to leading figures in the business. Our hosts, Big Tigger and DJ Kyra Chaos, will pump up the party, and our celebrities, DJs Chris Dope and Dee Jay Casper, will keep the beat flowing. Make sure you do not miss out on the chance to splash into the most photographed pool in South Beach. Expect surprise celebrity guest appearances and major media influencers to be on the deck for the ABFF!

Open Casting Call at Icon Miami
Tuesday, 11/24/2015 – 12:00 pm – 09:00 pm
ICON Miami
1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: Free

Icon is hosting an open casting call for positions including bartenders, bar backs, VIP servers, bussers, door personalities, door staff, VIP hosts, ambassadors, performers, go-go dancers, production staff, and managers.

WeWork Community Kick Off
Monday, 10/19/2015 – 10/22/2015 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
WeWork
350 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: FREE

Monday, October 19: Perspire & Inspire
9:00AM – 10:00AM: Yoga class by Lululemon
10:00AM – 11:00AM: Breakfast Bagel Bar & cold pressed juices
1:00PM – 2:00PM: Flybarre Power Lunch Fitness Class
3:00PM – 5:00PM: Creative Meditation, Hypnosis, Exhale Spa pop-up with acupuncture & massage chairs and tea den with Jojo Tea
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Tuesday, October 20: Lunch & learn
12:00PM-2:00PM: Lunch & Learn with Live Ninja- Discussions will be focused on innovation and technology as it continues to expand in Miami, how Miami influences its growth, who is on the forefront of technology in Miami and what future endeavors are in store. Moderated by Chris Sopher (The New Tropic). Panelists: Will Weinraud (Live Ninja), Melissa Medina (eMerge Americas), Jon Stuart (FIU Makerbot Lab), Juha Mikkola (Wyncode). Taco Station provided by Taquiza.
6:00PM – 8:00PM: Cocktails & Conversations Work of Art – This panel discussion would look deeper into the Miami Art Scene, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow and how art affects the work space. Panelists: Books (Primary Projects), Esther Park (YoungsArts Foundation), Benjamin Hollingsworth (local artist) –Benjamin will also install a sculpture art piece inspired by his interpretation of the modern office that will be on view for members for one month.
RSVP: https://miakickofflunchlearn.splashthat.com/
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Wednesday, October 21: Creating your personal brand
1:00PM-5:00PM: Glamsquad Makeovers & Junior and Hatter Hot Shaves
6:00PM – 8:00PM: Creative Happy Hour – An evening filled with cocktails and conversations hosted by inspiring and influential individuals across multiple platforms in Miami – Moderated by Alan Philips (Senior VP, Brand Experience, WeWork). Panelists: Miguel McKelvey (Founder, WeWork), Lee Schrager (Founder, South Beach Wine and Food Festival), Matthew Chevallard (Founder, Del Toro Shoes), Simonette Pereira (Founder, Shop Style Mafia). Dive deeper into creating your brand and discuss it’s impacted by the digital world – how to maximize your followers on social media, tips on how to take the best photo for your Instagram and what impact bloggers how on the local community.
RSVP: https://miakickoffwedafternoon.splashthat.com/
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Thursday, October 22, 7pm-11pm – House Party
WeWork House Party After a week of inspiring events, let lose a little and jam out to live music, enjoy local food favorites by YardBird, hand crafted cocktails by Pernod-Ricard and dance the night away at the community house party hosted by Peachfuzz. Peachfuzz is a long standing weekly party in Miami that pays tribute to 90’s throwback hip-hop jams. Peachfuzz brings their resident DJ Paserock, YO! MTV Raps on loop and throwback jams to create an endless, old school, good time dance party. Sweat Record, Miami’s indie store and music haven created by long time DJ and music-new, Lolo Reskin and Keen One we’ll be on hand for a vinyl record swap. We’ll have plenty of brown paper bags for beer, red solo cups and shots of tequila upon arrival. #WeWorkMIA, #MIACommunityKickoff @WeWork
RSVP: https://miakickoffhouseparty.splashthat.com/

7th Annual Women of Influence
Thursday, 08/27/2015 – 08/27/2015 05:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Jungle Island Treetop Ballroom
1111 Parot Jungle Trail,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: 75 in advance and 80 day of event

The Executive networking fundraiser and cocktail reception of the year, established to showcase a panel of prominent business women within Miami-Dade County, highlighting their commitment to the YWCA’s mission to empower women, as they share their personal stories and insights for leading successful businesses in our community.

GMCVB Partner Mixer at The Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami
Wednesday, July 29, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami
1600 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
Cost To Attend:
Current GMCVB Partners: FREE
Non-GMCVB Partners: $10
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Valet Parking: $15 with validation
Public parking garages available
on 16th Street (between Washington Av & Collins)

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Partnership Team cordially invites you to attend our Partnership Networking Mixer. Please join us for networking, passed hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary drink. Feel free to bring brochures for display, to highlight your company’s services. We encourage you to bring promotional gifts and door prizes for additional exposure.

Miller Lite Tap the Future
Tuesday, 07/07/2015 – 06:30 pm –
The Fillmore Miami Beach
1700 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: Free

Daymond John from “Shark Tank” and Miller Lite are coming to Miami to hear five teams of entrepreneurs pitch their business idea for a chance to win $20,000 for their business. The event, part of the Miller Lite Tap the Future business plan competition, will take place on July 7th 2015 at The Fillmore Miami Beach. The Miller Lite Tap the Future event is free, and people interested in watching the event can RSVP at MLTaptheFuture.com. In addition, three lucky audience members will be randomly selected to pitch their business on the spot. Daymond and the crew of judges will provide their expert advice and will award the best pitch a $500.

Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber Of Commerce (MDGLCC) 14th Annual Gala and Awards Celebration, “The Sapphire Gala”
Saturday, 06/13/2015 – 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
1 Hotel & Homes South Beach
2341 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $200; $2,000 table of 10

Hashtag the secret phase and one lucky couple at the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber Of Commerce (MDGLCC) 14th Annual Gala and Awards Celebration, “The Sapphire Gala,” will leave the networking event with an all-expenses paid trip for two to the beautiful, LGBTQ-friendly Caribbean island of Curacao. That’s just one of the surprises in store for guests, said Steve Adkins, MDGLCC president and CEO. Wells Fargo will present the sparkling networker and gala honoring community leaders on Saturday, June 13, at the newly opened 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach at 2341 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.

“The Sapphire Gala” kicks off with a silent auction of more than 150 items, organized by category, such as Arts & Culture, Business Services, Décor, Fashion and Beauty, Food and Dining, Health and Wellness, Leisure, Retail, Sports, and Travel & Lodging. Featured items up for bid include IKEA furniture, dinner at Perricone’s Marketplace and Café, a hypnosis session from Silergy Wellness Center and staycation packages at The Betsy South Beach and Cadet Hotel/Pied-à-Terre.

During dinner, “The Sapphire Gala” will pay tribute to four award honorees who were selected for their long-term commitment to fostering diversity, as well as for their efforts in contributing to the overall quality of life in South Florida. Being honored at “The Sapphire Gala” will be:

“Business of the Year”
DECOBIKE, LLC

AT&T “Business Person of the Year”
Cindy Brown

Regions Bank “Non-Profit Organization of the Year”
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County

Morgan Stanley “Bob Balsam Civic Achievement Award”
Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine

Following the dinner and awards presentation, guests will be treated to entertainment and dancing at the Jackson Miracle After Party. Performing at the Jackson Miracle After Party will be Miss Miami Beach Gay Pride 2013 and “Favorite Drag Queen” for the 2014 Pink Flamingo Awards — Tiffany Fantasia. Keeping the beat for the After Party will be DJ/Producer Maximus 3000, winner of the “Favorite DJ” award at the 2013 Pink Flamingo Awards.

GMCVB Partner Mixer at Mondrian South Beach
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Mondrian South Beach
1100 West Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Cost To Attend:
Current GMCVB Partners: FREE
Non-GMCVB Partners:$10
Valet Parking: $15 with Validation

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Partnership Team cordially invites you to attend our Partnership Networking Mixer. Please join us for networking, passed hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary drink. Feel free to bring brochures for display, to highlight your company’s services. We encourage you to bring promotional gifts and door prizes for additional exposure.

Art Basel Crowdfunding Meet and Greet
Wednesday – Sunday December 3-7, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Garden Oasis, Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Free public access

Guests are invited to engage in conversations with members of the Art Basel and Kickstarter teams regarding the exciting projects that are part of the collaborative Art Basel Crowdfunding Initiative.

Since the launch, 7 organizations from around the world have successfully raised funds with Art Basel’s curated page on Kickstarter for their visual arts projects:

· 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art is an organization dedicated to Asian-Australian contemporary art, based in Sydney’s Chinatown. Thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign, 4A is staging “Actions for Tomorrow” by Chinese art collective Yangjiang Group in the city’s Chinatown neighborhood. The project pushes the boundaries of traditional Chinese calligraphy by exploring ideas of collective action through large-scale architectural constructions, video projections and public performances. (102% funded / AUS 20,405 / 84 backers)

· Gasworks is a London-based organization that promotes the exchange of ideas between international and local artists through exhibitions and residencies in London and at partner organizations in Cuba, China, South Africa, Kenya and India. With the money raised on Kickstarter, they will construct additional studios for emerging artists in South London. (101% funded / GBP 40,711 / 233 backers)

· SASSAS (Society for the Activation of Social Space through Art and Sound) is a non-profit organization that produces concerts in the greater Los Angeles area that re-contextualize sound and place. Their successful campaign enabled them to host a concert of contemporary sound works in the hills of greater Los Angeles. (103% funded / USD 5,176 / 74 backers)

· Delfina Foundation is an independent organization that facilitates artistic exchange and develops creative practice through residencies, partnerships, and public programming. They have been working with the Arab region through their renowned residency program for the last seven years and are now staging a groundbreaking exhibition on the little-known history of performance art in the Arab world, through rare archives and new contemporary artworks. (114% funded / GBP 17,158 / 109 backers)

· East of Borneo is an online magazine of contemporary art and its history, as considered from Los Angeles. After five years of operation, they are planning their highly anticipated relaunch that will enhance user experience, add features, and increase access. (122% funded / USD 30,671 / 267 backers)

· SculptureCenter is New York City’s only contemporary art museum dedicated to sculpture as well as NY’s oldest artist-run space. SculptureCenter will restore and present video works by Thai artist, Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook for public view during her first museum survey in the United States in 2015. (104% funded / USD 12,574 / 119 backers)

· Locust Projects a non-profit exhibition space in Miami who raised funds for “Welcome to the Future,” a site-specific installation work imagining an archeological dig in the future by Miami-native Daniel Arsham. The exhibition will be on view during the 2014 edition of Art Basel in Miami Beach. (146% funded / USD 10,979 / 49 backers)

· The Mosaic Rooms, a London-based non-profit gallery dedicated to supporting contemporary culture from and about the Arab world. They are seeking funding to produce a book with artist Hrair Sarkissian documenting the disappearing tradition of studio portraiture in the Middle East. (32% funded / USD 4,067 / 18 backers / campaign ends Saturday, December 13)

· National Art Gallery of the Bahamas, a non-profit public museum in Nassau is committed to preserving history and fostering contemporary artists across the islands. They are seeking funding to create a sculpture garden, outdoor education space, and urban garden for the local community. (Campaign to launch week of November 24)

· Contemporary Art Gallery Vancouver, a public art gallery in British Columbia, in partnership with Ballet BC, is seeking funding for a unique art-dance commission from visual artists John Wood and Paul Harrison. (Campaign to launch week of November 24)

· Lagos Photo, an annual photography festival in Nigeria is seeking funding to create a year-round program of exhibitions and workshops. (Campaign to launch week of December 1)

The Commonwealth Institute’s Business Books & Wine
Wednesday, 11/19/2014 – 05:30 pm – 07:00 pm
Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust
400 Arthur Godfrey Road #102,
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
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Cost: Free for members

The Business Books & Wine Club (BB&W) meets to discuss relevant and thought-provoking business books to help you:

– Learn current business trends and ideas
– Discover tools for personal and professional growth
– Connect with business colleagues
– Identify organizational best practices

At this first meeting we’ll get to know each other, discuss books we’ve each learned from in the past, and choose books to read for the next several months.