Category: Conference

MDEAT holds 2015 Youth Legal Education Summit 8/10/15, 8/11/15

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MDEAT holds 2015 Youth Legal Education Summit
Monday, 08/10/2015 – 08/11/2015 08:00 am – 04:15 pm
MDC-Teen-Court-BLK-TYPE-w-RED-LINE-TYPEUniversity of Miami
1331 Miller Drive, Student Center and Law School,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Cost: Free

The Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust will train a new wave of high school lawyers during this event. High school students will receive a formal training for courtroom trials sanctioned by the program’s volunteer training guidelines. Volunteer attorneys will mentor youth in becoming defense and prosecuting attorneys. To download application, visit http://www.miamidade.gov/economicadvocacytrust/library/youth-legal-education-summit-application.pdf

Coconut Grove Visitor Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 7/20/15

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Coconut Grove Visitor Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Monday, 07/20/2015 – 07/20/2015 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Coconut Grove Village West Visitor Center (Inside the KROMA Gallery)
3670 Grand Ave.,
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
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Cost: Free

With a growing number of locals and visitors seeking to experience and explore Greater Miami’s vibrant multicultural heritage neighborhoods, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (GMCVB) Multicultural Tourism Department, in partnership with KROMA Gallery and the Coconut Grove Collaborative will unveil the new Coconut Grove Village West Visitor Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Centrally located in the heart of Coconut Grove – inside KROMA gallery, a communal art space – the new visitor center will provide visitors and residents with a resource for information on the attractions and happenings in Coconut Grove as well as other heritage and multicultural neighborhoods throughout Greater Miami. Additionally, the new visitor center will offer a wide variety of brochures on attractions and points of interest, maps, calendars of events, tours and special offerings throughout the year. The Coconut Grove Village West Visitor Center will be open Monday–Saturday 10 am – 6 pm.

Social Media Day South Florida 6/28/15

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Social Media Day South Florida
Sunday, June 28, 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Social Media Day Conference
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Sunset Cocktail
SMDAYSFL2015-800 Hyatt Regency Pier 66
2301 SE 17th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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Schedule

An international celebration of social media promoted by Mashable, now celebrating its 5th consecutive year in South Florida. Based on our track record, we expect over 500 top influencers, speakers and enthusiasts from Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and beyond to gather for a fun day of sharing and networking. Our South Florida conference celebrates the art and craft of social media through multiple tracks that benefit all users. An energetic social and networking happy hour mixer follows the conference.

Plenary session, three breakout rooms, an exhibition hall, hospitality suites, and more.

City Theatre’s 5th Annual CityWrights Professional Weekend for Playwrights 6/25/15-6/28/15

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City Theatre’s 5th Annual CityWrights Professional Weekend for Playwrights
Thursday, 06/25/2015 – 06/28/2015 06:00 pm –
citywrites_main_ver2EPIC Hotel
270 Biscayne Blvd Way,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $125 – $299

City Theatre’s groundbreaking CityWrights Professional Weekend for Playwrights is a lively and comprehensive symposium dedicated to the art, business, development, training, inspiration and mentorship of dramatists and the development of new work. Marsha Norman, who wrote the 1983 Pulitzer Prize-winning play ‘night, Mother, the 1992 Tony Award-winning musical The Secret Garden, the libretto for The Color Purple, the book for The Bridges of Madison County, and the book for the forthcoming Broadway musical, King Kong, will be the keynote speaker. Norman will address this year’s theme “Building A Bridge Across the Gender Divide,” and will be among the conference’s Masters Artists alongside nationally recognized speakers including OBIE Award-winning playwright and New Georges producing artistic director and co-founder Susan Bernfield, the 2015 Dramatists Guild Traveling Master Cusi Cram, actress playwright Leslie Ayvazian, and popular playwriting teacher Michael Bigelow Dixon. Times vary.

Florida Supercon Celebrates A Decade of Comics and Pop Culture in South Florida 6/25/15 – 6/28/15

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Florida Supercon Celebrates A Decade of Comics and Pop Culture in South Florida
Thursday, June 25: 12:00pm – 1:00am (Exhibition Room: 12:00pm – 8:00pm)
Friday, June 26: 10:00am – 1:00am (Exhibition Room: 10:00am – 8:00pm)
Saturday, June 27: 10:00am – 1:00am (Exhibition Room: 10:00am – 8:00pm)
Sunday, June 28: 10:00am – 12:00am (Exhibition Room: 10:00am – 6:30pm) 
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Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Now in its tenth year, Florida Supercon, South Florida’s largest comic convention and pop culture event, returns to Miami Beach from June 25-28, 2015 to fill fans’ love for comic books, anime, animation, video game, fantasy, Sci-Fi and pop culture genres. This 4-day event has something for everyone, from celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, industry guests, panels, Q&A’s, films & shorts, costume and cosplay contests, vendors, parties, workshops, video gaming, children’s events and more.

Celebrities, Voice Actors & Comic Guests
Florida Supercon will host many opportunities for fans to see their favorite celebrities, voice actors and comic book industry guests, with a full agenda of panels, Q&A’s, photo opportunities, and more.

Attendees can meet their favorite actors from comic and pop culture movies and TV shows such as:
Joey Lauren Adams, Jason Mewes, Brian O’Halloran and Marilyn Ghigliotti, the stars of Clerks, Chasing Amy, Mallrats, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, Clerks 2, Clerks: The Animated Series, and Dogma;
Billie Piper, Eric Roberts and Simon Fisher-Becker from Doctor Who;
Brett Dalton, Maximilian Hernandez and Eddie McClintock from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.;
Peter Mayhew and Billy Dee Williams from the Star Wars movies;
Daniel Thomas May, Lew Temple and Vincent Ward from The Walking Dead;
Many Bennett from Arrow, Emilie de Ravin from Once Upon A Time, Shawn Ashmore from X-Men, and more
WWE & WWF wrestlers and personalities such as Jerry The King Lawler, Tito Santana, Mickie James, Ron Simmons, and more

Children’s characters and cartoon voice actors will include celebrities from Frozen, Adventure Time, Sailor Moon, Tiny Toons Adventures, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Spongebob Squarepants, Super Mario Bros., Power Rangers, Dragon Ball Z, Ouran High School, and Attack on Titan, among others.

Florida Supercon will also feature legendary comic book artists, writers, publishers and industry professionals from Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Valiant Comics and others, such as Jim Shooter, Bill Jemas, Neal Adams, Allen Bellman, John Ramita, Jr., Ivan Reis, Frank Quitely, Jeff Dekal, and more.

Cosplay and Costume Events and Competitions
Florida Supercon has the largest cosplay and costuming events of any convention in the state of Florida, with non-stop panels, workshops, contests and photo shoots for 4 days straight.

FSC Kids Costume Competition takes place Friday, June 26 at 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 28 at 1:00 p.m. Open to all ages 13 and under, this contest will be “runway” style. There will be no pre-judging. Contestants can enter in store-bought or homemade costumes. Awards will be given for the following categories: Best in Show, Best Individual (under 9 years old), Best Individual (9 – 13 years old), Best Comic Book Character, Best Video Game Character, Best Cartoon Character, and Best Group.

FSC Costume Competition held Saturday, June 27 at 8:30 p.m. is the most competitive costuming event in Florida with over $5,000 in cash and prizes available, including a $1,500 cash grand prize and lifetime pass to all Supercon events ($500 value) for ‘Best in Show’. The contest is open to all skill levels to ensure both novice and experienced costumers have a chance to shine. The divisions include: Master, Journeyman, Novice and Junior/Youth.

FSC Masquerade Costume and Performance Competition will be held Sunday, June 28 at 5:00 p.m. With over $2,000 in cash and prizes, contestants can enter as individuals or as a group and will be judged based on costume craftsmanship and stage performance. More than just a cosplay contest, this is a talent competition with performances by individuals and groups portraying their favorite characters. The divisions include: Master, Journeyman, Novice and Junior/Youth.

Gaming and Tournaments
Supercon Gaming will bring the best selection of games found in South Florida. With current and last-gen systems for tournament and free play including: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and a large selection of classic/vintage consoles including: NES, Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo, N64, Dreamcast, Gamecube and more. An Oculus Rift virtual reality headset will also be on hand for a 3D gaming experience.

Tournaments will be held throughout all three days of the show as well as free-play on many of the favorite AAA games for all ages including Borderlands 2, Mario Kart 8, Super Mario 3D World, Rock Band, Guitar Hero, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Halo, Battlefield 4, Call of Duty, Super Street Fighter IV, Dance Central Spotlight, Forza, PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale, and The Last of Us, and more. There will also be a selection of some of the favorite indies, such as Skullgirls, Sportsfriends, Super Meat Boy, Dungeon Defenders, Amnesia, and Guacamelee.

Super Geek Film Festival
The convention will host Super Geek Film Festival from June 25-28, 2015, and is dedicated to presenting geek interest films of all types, ranging from documentary, narrative, animation, experimental and fan films. Fans will be able to enjoy films from a variety of genres from geek culture, comics, gaming, animation, anime, manga, science fiction, fantasy, RPG, robotics, technology, and more. Films will be presented from all kinds of filmmakers, including professional, amateur and students from high school and college. On Twitter, the conversation continues with the hashtags #SGFF and #SuperGeekFilmFest.

eMerge Americas 5/1/15 – 5/5/15

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eMerge Americas
emergeamericasMay 1 – May 5, 9:00am – 10:00pm
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

eMerge Americas will once again shine a spotlight on the leading innovations impacting industries across the Americas. Over 10,000 entrepreneurs, global thought leaders, business titans and tech enthusiasts are expected to return to Miami Beach for an even bigger and better seven-day experience that is uniquely Miami.

From stimulating keynote addresses to EXPO floor experiences, there’s something exciting happening at every turn. Be sure to catch the speakers and topics that most interest you. Check out the agenda to plan your time or download the eMerge App to customize your experience even more.

INNOVATE
Brings together the best and brightest from the startup and funding ecosystems. This diverse summit features keynotes and topics that impact various industries yet all focused on innovation.

MEGA
Showcases innovators from the music, entertainment and gaming industries. A vibrant and engaging summit which will surely draw a crowd as celebrities and industry leaders discuss transforming trends.

HEALTH
Holds the promise of making us healthier, stronger, and smarter by radically transforming healthcare access and economics. Whether discussing the New Era of HealthTech, the future of Nanobiophysics, or the impact of policy, this summit dives into the latest themes surrounding health.

EDTECH
Demonstrates the latest tools and best practices in education that are revolutionizing the way we learn. This summit focuses on how technology is impacting education. What’s the future of education? How are mobility, technology and creativity changing the learning process?

FINANCE
Features thought leaders disrupting the world of finance, sharing how innovation transforms the industry. The global marketplace expansion and increased transactional demands are impacting this sector.

SMART CITIES
Addresses urban challenges and ways to employ technology to create smarter cities. This summit addresses the ever pressing issues impacting urban centers and showcases how technology is being embraced in order to find resilient solutions.

WIT
Women + Tech + Creativity = The Women, Innovation & Technology Summit. It’s a one-day summit, complete with experiential programming, networking opportunities, a Technology & Innovation Fashion Show, and much more. Top female professionals from different industries discuss how they are transforming the business landscape through technology and innovation. Monday, May 4th.

Networking Events
By day, eMerge Americas engages attendees with summit panels, keynote addresses, Startup presentations, and much more. Once the sun sets, the evening celebrations are just as thrilling, with energetic social gatherings designed to embrace the essence of Miami. Networking events are held at Miami’s most innovative venues including the New World Center and 1111 Lincoln Road. With an entertainment lineup that celebrates the diversity of the local talent, the after-hours scene at eMerge Americas is just the place for attendees to relax, mingle and be in the mix with Miami’s best.

The 2nd annual eMerge Americas Hackathon is on!
Are you passionate about your city? Are you a developer, designer, or just plain interested in making a meaningful change through technology? In partnership with Miami Dade College and Ironhack, this year’s eMerge Americas Hackathon is looking for people like you to help build Smart Cities. Wait, scratch that…GENIUS Cities. On May 2nd, you and your team will have 24 hours to work on something innovative and impactful. Compete for $50,000 in cash and prizes.

Conference on Children’s Literature 4/24/15

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Conference on Children’s Literature
Friday, 04/24/2015 – 04/24/2015 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
COCL-FLYER-2015Main Library
100 S. Andrews Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: Free

The Conference is an event where teachers, librarians, readers, artists and writers gather to learn about children’s literature. The conference brings award-winning authors, illustrators and storytellers to enhance librarian’s knowledge and reader’s advisory skills.

This year, the Conference will promote an appreciation of diversity through literature with featured speakers and workshop presenters.

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Offers Free IBD Seminar 4/23/15

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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Offers Free IBD Seminar
Thursday, 04/23/2015 – 04/23/2015 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Nicklaus Miami Children’s Hospital-Main Auditorium
3100 SW 62nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: Free

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Offers Free IBD Seminar April 23 with Medical Expert Covering What to Expect from Surgical Options and Advancements in Treatment.
Presentation with Q&A to aid caregivers, sufferers and their families. Children are welcome and arts-and-crafts will be available in a separate room. Reservations are suggested as seating is limited.
Reserve a spot by visiting www.ccfa.org/chapters/florida/events/miami-education-presentation.html, or by calling Jamie Diaz at 561-218-2929 option 1, extension 8.

Eighth Annual Early Stage Capital Conference 5/13/15

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Eighth Annual Early Stage Capital Conference
Wednesday, 05/13/2015 – 05/14/2015 01:30 pm – 05:30 pm
Venture-Forum-EventVinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club
501 5th Ave NE,
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
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Cost: Students / Presenters: $199; Professional Service Providers / Other: $279; Walk-ups: $329

The Florida Venture Forum, a statewide support organization for venture capitalists and entrepreneurs, is inviting company executives with private, early to mid-stage, Florida-based companies to present their pitches before an audience of potential investors at the its Eighth Annual Early Stage Conference. Applications must be submitted online by April 6. The conference will feature expert panel discussions, networking opportunities, and a workshop about post-investment governance, mentoring and exits.

The conference will also coincide with the organization’s 5th Annual Statewide Collegiate Business Plan Competition, which invites Florida’s universities to bring their best candidates to compete before a panel of judges to win placement as a presenter in the Early Stage Conference. More details are available in the 2015 conference schedule.

Recycling Energy Forum Expo and Education 4/24/15

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Recycling Energy Forum Expo & Education
Friday, 04/24/2015 – 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
REF PNG FLYER 3-26-15FIU Koven Conference Center
3000 Northeast 151st Street,
Miami, Florida 33181
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The REF Expo and Education event will bring together companies from alternative energy, clean technology, recycling, and sustainable business worlds to connect with business leaders, educational institutions and municipalities. They will also come together to provide educational workshops and discussions to share innovations with each other and to educate our future leaders, the students.

Individuals interested in sustainability and clean technology will benefit from the workshops and educational sessions, as well as enjoy a guided nature walk, recycling into art workshop, and the after-expo networking event with Eco-Couture’s recycle fashion show.

The business expo will connect private companies with each other, government, educational institutions, and potential clients. The Education side will provide a forum to discuss solutions and educate future leaders…students.

A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Dream In Green nonprofit organization and the Florida International University (FIU) Office of University Sustainability. REF will have approximately 60 exhibitors and sponsors in clean tech industries, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations at the expo. As well as, approximately 10 speaker tracks, networking receptions, and a post-event festival.

The REF education conference will be in conjunction with the expo and will have students, teachers, and administrators from the Dream In Green, Green School Challenge program, as well as from FIU, and universities from around the country attend to learn about what clean tech can do for their educational institutions and what careers clean tech companies create. In addition, to the partnership with the FIU Office of University Sustainability and Dream In Green, Media Partners are the Soul Of Miami, Social Good Summit Miami, WiseBUYS.biz, YourGreenDirectory.com, Paradise Key, Artecology, and Weproductions, Ecomarketstore with support from the Net Impact South Florida Professional Chapter and the U.S. Green Building Council South Florida Chapter’s Miami Branch.

Barbara Tucker’s “The Queen of House” 30 Years of Dance Tribute and Celebration 3/26/15

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Barbara Tucker’s “The Queen of House” 30 Years of Dance Tribute and Celebration
Thursday, 03/26/2015 – 03/27/2015 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
30_year_anniversary_party_infoDeauville Beach Resort
6701 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
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Cost: $20 General Admission; Free for WMC Badge Holders

Winter Music Conference presents the official event to honor Barbara Tucker’s astonishing contribution to music during Miami Music Week. Barbara Tucker, topping Billboard Charts with #1 Club Hits including: “Precious Love,” “Respect,” “Love Vibration,” “Beautiful People,” “I Get Lifted,” “Jazz It Up,” and “Stay Together,” has been marked an international phenomenon.

Following the International Dance Music Awards (IDMAs), this official WMC event will gather some of House and Dance Music’s most notable names to pay tribute to Tucker, including superstar hit-maker Erick Morillo, Grammy-nominated DJ/Producer Terry Hunter, Co-founder of the Winter Music Conference Bill Kelly, and many others. Headlined by four-time Grammy nominated DJ/Producer, Steve “Silk” Hurley, the night’s talent line up is filled with sensational stars including Robin S, Kenny Bobien, Charlotte Small, Keith Thompson. Kenny Summit, DJ Q, Brian Coxx, Franco Moiraghi, and Terri B.

A portion of the proceeds from the anniversary event will benefit the Book Bank Foundation, who utilizes various methods of communication to stimulate self-esteem, academic achievement, future goal setting, and stories of achievement in communities around the world.

For all media inquiries, press credentials, and interviews please contact: Kamika Fullwood of Corde De Velours Inc. at kamikamarie@cordedevelours.com

Winter Music Conference 2015 3/24/15 – 3/28/15

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Winter Music Conference 2015
wmc2015Deauville Beach Resort
6701 Collins Avenue
Miami, Florida 33141

Online Registration Deadline March 11 $395.00
Walk-up Registration $495.00

WMC celebrates 30 years as the essential platform for the advancement of the dance music industry, March 24 – 28, 2015 in Miami Beach. WMC’s 2015 program will celebrate three decades of dance music & EDM’s most innovative artists and professionals converging on Miami Beach. “The excitement leading up to WMC this March is phenomenal. The buzz is about 30 years of club culture, which has now transcended generations; something this memorable becomes a celebration you just have to attend” says WMC Co-Founder Bill Kelly.

The WMC 2015 will be hosted at the iconic Deauville Beach Resort on Miami Beach and will feature a concentrated schedule of performance sets, conference workshops and panels addressing all aspects of the music industry with exhibits featuring the newest technology and sounds, industry receptions and more. This anniversary will be an all-time epic gathering of DJs, artists, music labels, producers, promoters, techies and club goers.

Registration includes access to panels, seminars, featured Q & A’s, WMC official poolside events, South Beach Sessions, trade show & exhibits, workshops (with the exception of the Remixing and Editing Workshops), DJ Spin-Offs, VJ Challenge as well as complimentary or reduced admission to WMC official and sanctioned events.

Winter Music Conference, in its 30th consecutive year, is a pivotal platform for the advancement of the industry. During WMC, music enthusiasts, artists, DJs and industry delegates from over 70 countries converge on Miami Beach for a concentrated schedule of more than 400 events, parties, seminars and workshops.

Established in 1985, WMC is the largest longstanding EDM and dance music industry gathering of its kind in the world. As one of the most publicized annual events in the industry, WMC generates over a billion unique viewer media impressions each year. Over 2,000,000+ visitors from 209 countries and territories logged on to the WMC web site during the 2014 season. Over 1,900 artists and DJs participated in 390+ performance events presented at 110 venues during the 29th Annual WMC Week in Miami Beach & Miami.

Luciano & Friends Pool Party 3/25/15

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Luciano & Friends Pool Party
Wednesday, 03/25/2015 – 03/25/2015 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
MMW_InstaLucianoSLS Hotel / Hyde Beach
1701 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $55

VIP tickets are still only $80, general admission is just $55!

Featuring the one and only LUCIANO plus (in alphabetical order): Argy, D’Julz, Hash Hendrex, Michel Cleis, Valentino Kanzyani, and secret special guests!

Last year’s party also featured Dyed Soundorom, Daniel Sanchez, and more!

MIAMI MUSIC WEEK
Luciano & Friends Pool Party
SLS Hotel Day Time
Wednesday, March 25th, 2015
Doors open at 12PM
21 & over event, no exceptions!
(must have ID upon entrance)

The Atlantic’s Start-Up City: Miami 3/30/15

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The Atlantic’s Start-Up City: Miami
Monday, March 30, 2015
StartupNew World Center
500 17th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tickets: $99.00
Online Registration

From the sharing economy to online education and groundbreaking communications tools, the start-up landscape is booming in South Florida. On Monday, March 30, The Atlantic’s third annual “Start-Up City: Miami” will answer the question “what’s next?”—bringing together local and national business leaders to forecast the emerging trends and technologies that are shaping start-ups across the globe. The full-day program is presented in partnership with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and will be held at the New World Center. Tickets are on sale now.

Among the featured speakers and attendees are Tom Colicchio, a five-time James Beard winner, chef and owner of Crafted Hospitality, Top Chef judge and restaurateur with a new venture in Miami Beach; Jim McKelvey, Co-founder of Square and LaunchCode, who is transforming the way people and tech connect; Vikram Dendi with Microsoft Research, whose just-launched Skype Translator is poised to break down communication barriers by giving users the ability to speak with anyone around the world, regardless of language; Veronica Juarez, director of government relations for Lyft, who will address the mobile-first car service’s goals in Miami and across the country; Bastian Lehmann, co-founder and CEO of Postmates, the so-called “anti-Amazon” delivery app; and Bill Macaitis, chief marketing officer of Slack, one of the fastest-growing startups in history.

More confirmed speakers include:
John Ciancutti, Chief Product Officer, Coursera
Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, CEO, Radical Partners
Jon Goiser, Investor and Data Scientist, Third Cohort Capital
Hal Gregersen, Director of the Sloan Leadership Center at MIT and author of “The Innovator’s DNA”
Ricardo Herrero, Executive Director, #CubaNow
Natalia Napoleon de Bens, Co-Founder, Lemon City Tea Co.
Tracy LaFlamme Ortega, Founder and CEO, PREPWORKS
Jason Saltzman, Founder and CEO, AlleyNYC

The program will dive into the stories and trends shaping start-up culture in Miami and around the world, with a focus on the successes and speedbumps entrepreneurs face. In interviews and panel sessions, speakers will discuss becoming better leaders, recruiting a dream team, finding the right workspace, measuring up against the “big guys,” and carving out a niche in a competitive market.

Editors from The Atlantic and CityLab.com will lead the conversations. Among them: urban studies expert Richard Florida, co-founder and editor at large of CityLab.com and senior editor at The Atlantic; Steve Clemons, Washington editor at large of The Atlantic; Derek Thompson, senior editor of The Atlantic; and Mary Louise Kelly, contributing editor to AtlanticLIVE.

Follow the conversation on Twitter via @Atlantic_LIVE, and by using the hashtag #StartUpMiami.

BarCamp Miami X 2015 3/28/15

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BarCamp Miami X 2015
Saturday, 03/28/2015 – 09:30 am – 05:00 pm
barcamp_miami_logoMiami Ad School Wynwood
571 NW 28th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

It has been 10 years since the first BarCamp was held in Palo Alto, CA. Since then, BarCamps have been held in over 350 cities around the world, in North America, South America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Australasia and Asia.

Now at its sixth edition, we are proud to say BarCamp Miami got even better in every way.

It’s not your traditional talking heads technology conference. Everyone is expected to participate in some way: by giving a talk, asking questions, or organizing a session.

BarCamp fosters collaboration — matching technologists with designers, with engineers, and with angel investors. BarCamp brings people together who understand what new technology means for Miami’s future.

PreMoney Miami Investor Conference 3/20/15

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PreMoney MIAMI Investor Conference
Friday, 03/20/2015 – 09:00 am – 07:30 pm
PreMoney-Miami-750x400EPIC Hotel
270 Biscayne Blvd Way,,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost:

Featuring Dave McClure (500 Startups), Scott Kupor (Andreessen Horowitz), Mark Suster (Upfront Ventures), Fabrice Grinda (OLX) + more, PreMoney MIAMI investor conf. will bring together folks from Silicon Valley, NYC, Miami, LatAm, Europe & beyond to explore the changes underway in venture capital and how those changes are affecting emerging markets around the world.

Women’s Impact Conference and Luncheon 3/20/15

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Women’s Impact Conference and Luncheon
Friday, 03/20/2015 – 08:00 am – 04:00 pm
JITG2015-WICL-EblastMiramar Cultural Center
2400 Civic Center Pl.,
Miramar, Florida 33025
Webpage Link
Cost: $50 Advance | $60 Day of Show

In honor of Women’s History Month, The City of Miami Gardens is excited to announce the 2015 Women’s Impact Conference and Luncheon on March 20, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Miramar Cultural Center. Women of various ethnicities will come together for a day of inspiration and motivation center around spirituality, wealth building, mentoring, hair, relationships and a keynote address by reality show personality Omarosa Manigualt and a performance by Howard . The theme for the event will be: “There’s No ‘S’ On My Chest but a Hero Lives Within.” For more information and ticket sales, visit www.jazzinthegardens.com.

Start-up City Miami 3/30/15

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Start-up City Miami
Monday, 03/30/2015 – 03/30/2015 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
StartupNew World Center
500 17th Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $99

With start-up culture and investment permeating Miami, The Atlantic presents Start-Up City: Miami, an annual gathering of ideas and inventors shaping the local—and global—start-up scene. Building on the energy of the previous two years, the event will feature the people and companies at the heart of Miami’s start-up revolution who also serve as models for the growing brand of entrepreneurship and innovation in cities around the world.

Editors from The Atlantic and CityLab.com will lead the conversations. Among them: urban studies expert Richard Florida, editor at large of CityLab.com; Steve Clemons, Washington editor of The Atlantic; Derek Thompson, staff writer for The Atlantic; and Mary Louise Kelley, contributing editor to AtlanticLive.

Black Tech Week 2/23/15 – 2/28/15

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Black Tech Week
Monday, February 23, 2015 at 7:00 PM – Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 10:00 PM
Miami Dade College – North Campus
11380 Northwest 27th Avenue
Miami, FL 33167
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Black Tech Week is a week long series of events celebrating innovators of color during the last week of Black History Month. The Black Tech Week steering committe has invited top technologist, startup founders, venture capitalist, world leaders, grassroots activists and thought leaders to present at our 2 day summit, VC/Mentor mixer, Hour of Tech at Miami Dade County Schools, and a community hackathon as well as two pitch competetion.

MIA Music Summit 3/26/15

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MIA Music Summit
March 26, 8:00am – 6:00pm
miamusicsummitColony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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MIA Music Summit will gather some of today’s leading digital music experts, startups and investors from around the globe in order to discuss the latest trends that are at the intersection of music and technology.

The MIA Music Summit is designed to inform and entertain all those passionate about music and its future. If you love music and are curious about its digital future, you can’t miss this event.

Speakers:
Bora Celik, Jukely
David Jimison, F#
Dean Chandler, Wahwah Networks
Gabriel “GABE Mac” Mcintyre, College Of Arts In Utrecht
Jonathan Barnes, 8tracks
Katerina Markov, Atom Factory
Liv Buli, Next Big Sound
Mary Redondo, Havas Sports & Entertainment
Robby Towns, Nestamusic / Edmtcc / Music Business Association
Chris Boos, Arago / Senzari
Dean Bolte, Omnifone
Derrick Ashong, Amp.It
Gary Brotman, Qualcomm Allplay
Justin Golshiir, Justgo.Com
Lilia Luciano, Coinspire
Martin Varsavsky, Fon
Michael Schneider, Mobile Roadie
Steve Martocci, Splice

Innovation and Engineering Weekend: Building the City of the Future 2/19/15 – 2/22/15

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Innovation and Engineering Weekend: Building the City of the Future
Thursday, February 19 – Sunday, February 22, 2015
Location: Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
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Come out to the Museum with your family for Innovation & Engineering Weekend, two days of clean tech, green solutions, and lots of hands-on activities themed towards building the city of the future. Help artists and designers build furniture out of recycled materials and participate in other Maker’s activities. Explore the world of tomorrow with new research on immersive 3D environments. See the future of fashion with a special fashion show in the Planetarium, which includes wearable technologies and recycled materials. Meet engineers from around the community and compete in building challenges. Program your own robot, learn about urban gardening and hydroponics, plant your own seedling to take home to your community, participate in tech workshops, explore transportation options of the future from better bicycles (and bike paths) to electric cars, and much more.

Thursday, February 19 (Science Up Close)
Friday, February 20 (City of the Future PechaKucha Night 20×20)
Saturday, February 21 & Sunday, February 22 (Innovation & Engineering Weekend)

Weekend event partners include Best Buy; BYO-Lab; Critical Craft Forum; DesignLab Miami; Moonlighter Miami; Earth Friendly Products; EcoTech Visions; Everglades Foundation; FIU School of Architecture; FIU’s Society of Women Engineers; Gehl Studio; Health in the Hood; FIA Formula E Championship Miami ePrix; Miami Industrial Arts; REM Learning Center; Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School Environmental Club; Starbot; 3D StuffMaker USA; The Green Group; The Underline; Urban Impact; WB Engineering; UM’s American Society of Civil Engineers and more.

Guests will also be able to exclusively view the Spark-Renault SRT_01E racecar on behalf of the FIA Formula E Championship Miami ePrix, the fifth stop on the world’s first fully electric racing series’ 2014-15 calendar.

Children 12 years old and younger are free with paid adult admission.

Food will be available for purchase by Cheeseburger Baby and Box of Chacos food trucks.

Philanthropy Miami 2015: The Changing Tide in Philanthropy 3/5/15

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Philanthropy Miami 2015: The Changing Tide in Philanthropy
Thursday, 03/05/2015 – 03/05/2015 08:30 am – 05:00 pm
Layout 1Jungle Island
1111 Parrott Jungle Trail,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $195 in advance ($225 at the door)

LEAVE A LEGACY© (LeaveALegacyMiami.org) hosts PHILANTHROPY MIAMI 2015 – The Changing Tide in Philanthropy, What’s New and What’s Next in the Philanthropic Sector – on Thursday, March 5, a day-long summit showcasing innovative solutions to social problems and the latest trends and tools in fundraising.

What better way to spend a work day in Miami, than by learning about The Changing Tide in Philanthropy? And the highlight, Alberto Ibargüen shares how Knight Foundation Seeds Innovation, and how you can too.

2015 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show 2/12/15-2/16/15

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2015 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show
Premier Day: Thursday, February 12th – 10 am – 6 pm
Miamarina at BaysideFriday, February 13th – 10 am – 8 pm
Saturday, February 14th – 10 am – 8 pm
Sunday, February 15th – 10 am – 8 pm
Monday, February 16th – 10 am – 6 pm
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Open from 9 am – 6 pm daily
The Yacht & Power Boat Show at Sea Isle Marina (no ticket required for this location)
1635 N. Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33132

Open from 10 am – 6 pm daily
Strictly Sail Miami at Miamarina at Bayside
400 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132

Admission:
Premier Day (February 12): $35
Adults (16 and older): $20
Five-day adult pass (Good all five days of the show): $85
Two-day adult pass (valid Feb. 12-16): $35
Youth 15 and under get in free (must be accompanied by an adult).
One ticket is good for all sites (includes free access to shuttle bus and water taxi).

For more information and advance ticket purchase, visit www.MiamiBoatShow.com.
Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: #MiamiBoatShow and #StrictlySailMiami

World’s premier boating event is hub for newest innovations, big boat debuts and marine technologies

Thousands of companies are preparing to introduce the recreational boating industry’s newest innovations next month as more than 100,000 boating enthusiasts from around the globe flock to Miami for one of the world’s largest boating events. The annual Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show®, taking place February 12-16, 2015, spans three locations and will feature one-of-a-kind boat debuts, the latest marine gadgets and accessories galore.

Whether a buyer or dreamer, the 2015 Miami Boat Show is THE place to discover the best in boating. This year’s “best in show” features everything from the largest sailing yacht to ever visit the show and a hybrid GPS device, to the debut of the world’s largest center console fishing boat, a “green” yacht powered by natural gas, and an inflatable stand up paddleboard:

The unveiling of the world’s largest center console – HydraSports Custom 53’ Sueños.
The TOTO 110′ Palmer Johnson Sailing Yacht, one of the largest sailing yachts to ever be displayed at the boat show (docked at Strictly Sail at Miamarina at Bayside).
With the increasing popularity of stand up paddle boarding (SUP), Rynkel Inc. will debut the inflatable AIRHEAD Super Stable Standup Paddleboard, ideal for beginners, intermediates and larger riders.

The newest Garmin – navigate from land to sea on one device. In marine mode, the GPSMAP 640 provides tides and currents, depth contours, port plans, marine services and points of interest, while in automotive mode, the GPSMAP 640 announces street names with spoken turn-by-turn directions pulled from the preloaded City Navigator NT road maps for North America.

Record 97 new boating products honored for innovation – Show-goers can get a first glimpse at some of the industry’s best new products, recognized through the boat show’s Innovation Awards, which honor manufacturers and suppliers who bring new products to market. This year’s program received the highest amount of entries on record.
The new Accessory Pavilion, located outside the Miami Beach Convention Center, will showcase thousands of the latest boating gadgets and gear, plus engines and electronics from more than 85 companies.

Get green by learning more about sustainable, eco-friendly options such as the Intrepid 327 Center Console – the first hybrid yacht powered by natural gas.

2015 JITG Women’s Impact Conference and Luncheon 3/20/15

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2015 JITG Women’s Impact Conference & Luncheon
Friday, 03/20/2015 – 08:00 am – 04:00 pm
10897975_10152518287476372_7453592287792512975_nMiramar Cultural Center
2400 Civic Center Place,
Miramar, Florida 33025
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In honor of Women’s History Month and in conjunction with the 10th Annual Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival, the City of Miami Gardens will host the 2015 WOMEN’S IMPACT CONFERENCE & LUNCHEON. Originally created in 2010 by Former City of Miami Gardens’ Mayor, Shirley Gibson. At the conference, women of varied races, creed and cultures are exposed to ideas and strategies for how to take time for self-discovery; essential activities associated with inspiration and motivation; and encourage women to live centered and complete lives by taking advantage of all of life’s endless possibilities. Attendees will be entertained and engaged, as distinguished experts deliver powerful tips, tools and information on topics to inspire women. This highly anticipated, and usually “sold-out” event, will take place at the beautiful property of Miramar Cultural Center, Miramar Florida from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm on Friday, March 20th, 2015.

The Jupiter Circle Inaugural Workshop Series 2/24/15

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The Jupiter Circle Inaugural Workshop Series
Tuesday, 02/24/2015 – 09:30 am – 12:00 pm
download-520x440Arts + Entertainment District
90 NE 17th St, Miami, Florida 33132,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: http://aedistrictmiami.com/calendar/the-jupiter-circle-1st-workshop/

The Jupiter Circle hosts their first complimentary workshop in a series that will walk you through the pillars of a successful social media presence. This workshop will outline the considerations + practical tactics to set up a social media strategy, including choosing the right platforms, developing content + measuring success.

Complimentary caffeinated sips + bites provided by Alaska Coffee Roasting.

RSVP required: RSVP@aedistrictmiami.com.

The Filling Station (Unit 1015)
90 NE 17th ST.

Global Positioning for International Expansion The Right Way to Expand Internationally 2/12/15

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Global Positioning for International Expansion The Right Way to Expand Internationally
Thursday, 02/12/2015 – 05:30 pm – 08:00 pm
DLA Piper LLP
200 S Biscayne Blvd Suite 2500,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join DLA Piper, Radius, and the Florida Venture Forum for a panel discussion, drinks, and hor d’oeuvres, as we discuss how to best position your company for international expansion.

During this panel discussion you will learn:

Steps companies should take to ensure they are truly prepared to expand
What to keep in mind when hiring employees in foreign countries
Legal issues that can sidetrack expanding companies
How to handle accounting and other financial issues
Big surprises and even bigger mistakes
The roles investors and board members can and should play

2015 Regional Education Conference 4/16/15

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2015 Regional Education Conference
Thursday, 04/16/2015 – 07:30 am – 04:00 pm
Florida International University Kovens Conference Center
3000 NE 151st Street,
Miami, Florida 33181
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Cost:

The Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Florida Chapter offers an annual Regional Education Conference and provides valuable information for persons affected by Alzheimer’s disease, their families, and professionals. Renowned dementia experts share helpful resources and present the newest updates in research. Pre-registration is required — tickets will not be sold at the door. Sponsorship and exhibitors opportunities available. CEU’s and CME’s available. Respite options are available.

Jacqueries Part 1: Second Performance 2/8/15

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Jacqueries Part 1: Second Performance
Sunday, 02/08/2015 – 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-0113The Carlton Hotel South Beach
1433 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost:

Jacqueries I is a political heist story told through movement — an inside-out experience of conspiracy, security theatre, and solidarity, inspired by parkour’s co-opting of urban space. The audience follows individual performers from scene to scene through undisclosed South Beach urban locations, linked by a custom iPhone app playing synchronized sound and showing 3D video overlays. With a score by multiple Dora award-winning composer John Gzowski and “eye-popping” augmented-reality video, Jacqueries “is almost like being in your own video game, except it’s real.” (Michael Crabb, Toronto Star)

We are committed to being accessible to audience members with disability. Please contact us with your specific concerns so that we can see how we can give you a great experience. Audience members will be loaned quality iPod touches and headphones in order to participate in the performance.

CREATORS
Directed and Choreographed by Jacob Niedzwiecki, Music Composed by John Gzowski, Performed by Luke Garwood, Catherine Larocque, Jacob Niedzwiecki, Anisa Tejpar and Mateo Galindo Torres

Jacqueries Part 1: First Performance 2/7/15

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Jacqueries Part 1: First Performance
Saturday, 02/07/2015 – 06:00 pm – 07:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-0110Carlton Hotel South Beach
1433 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Jacqueries I is a political heist story told through movement — an inside-out experience of conspiracy, security theatre, and solidarity, inspired by parkour’s co-opting of urban space. The audience follows individual performers from scene to scene through undisclosed South Beach urban locations, linked by a custom iPhone app playing synchronized sound and showing 3D video overlays. With a score by multiple Dora award-winning composer John Gzowski and “eye-popping” augmented-reality video, Jacqueries “is almost like being in your own video game, except it’s real.” (Michael Crabb, Toronto Star)

We are committed to being accessible to audience members with disability. Please contact us with your specific concerns so that we can see how we can give you a great experience. Audience members will be loaned quality iPod touches and headphones in order to participate in the performance.

CREATORS
Directed and Choreographed by Jacob Niedzwiecki, Music Composed by John Gzowski, Performed by Luke Garwood, Catherine Larocque, Jacob Niedzwiecki, Anisa Tejpar and Mateo Galindo Torres

Linear vs. Non-Linear Storytelling: When World Becomes Fiction with Patric Jean 2/7/15

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Linear vs. Non-Linear Storytelling: When World Becomes Fiction with Patric Jean
Saturday, 02/07/2015 – 01:00 pm – 03:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-019Miami Beach Cinematheque
1130 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost:

It Is now possible to tell stories using non-linear storytelling.

The wall between a fiction and the real world doesn’t exist anymore. The world becomes a total platform. Are we characters? Are we discovering an old situation with new eyes? What are the consequences of this new situation? Who are the puppet masters of our lives ? Should we feel responsible as authors and as citizens? Is it just an evolution?

Or just a new world?

ABOUT THE HOST

Patric Jean was born in Belgium in 1968. He studied theatre, litterature and cinema at Brussels University (ULB), Royal Brussels Conservatoire and at INSAS (cinema school). He directed severals documentary films for theater and television. He also worked on non-linear experiences like “Lazarus Mirages”.

He’s a pro-feminist and anti-prostitution activist. He published a first book about prostitution abolition in 2014. His next book (2015) is about men’s engagement for equality. He’s preparing a feature film about prisons (2015).

Digital VFX Lab with Wally Rodriguez 2/7/15

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Digital VFX Lab with Wally Rodriguez
Saturday, 02/07/2015 – 11:00 am – 01:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-018Miami Beach Cinematheque
1130 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost:

This post-production workshop will consist of a showing of “before and after” visual effects sequences and breakdowns demonstrating the creation of various types visual effects. Attendees will be shown examples of many forms of visual effects commonly used by leaders in the industry, including:

common cleanup and scene enhancements,
set extensions,
virtual environments,
beautification
scene re-lighting.
The ways in which modern color correction tools are used as a visual effect to improve most scenes will also be presented. The workshop will close with a short discussion about digital cameras and their role in production and visual effect, as well as a question and answer session.

ABOUT THE HOST

Wally Rodriguez a master of Flame, the premiere digital manipulation device in the visual effects industry. He was the second client worldwide to take delivery of the innovative system and continues to be instrumental in it’s development.

With over twenty years of experience, Wally’s hard work and perseverance has been recognized along the way. He has been the recipient of an Emmy award and various Telly, Addy and PROMAX awards.

Interactive Tech Playground 2/6/15

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Interactive Tech Playground
Friday, 02/06/2015 – 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-015Loews Hotel South Beach
1601 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost:

The TECH PLAYGROUND is over 7000 square feet of exhibitor space, including an EXHIBITOR CENTER STAGE for seminars & product presentations and an interactive set with live actors. The TECH PLAYGROUND is the perfect opportunity to inform and educate your audience. The curated exhibitor floor is limited to only 20 companies.

We currently have our staff seeking out new technology companies that add to our mantra as a creative festival and inviting them to FilmGate Interactive. In the upcoming weeks we will featuring them throughout our website & social media platforms. Stay tuned in.

Creating Immersive Media Projects: A Hands-On Workshop 2/6/15

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Creating Immersive Media Projects: A Hands-On Workshop
Friday, 02/06/2015 – 10:00 am – 02:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-014Miami Beach Cinematheque
1130 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost:

There are a ton of amazing immersive media projects being created these days, but rarely do people discuss the process for how these types of projects actually get made.

The form is still so new that it can feel like a bit of a mystery. This workshop will answer questions like:

What are the key steps in conceiving and creating immersive media projects?
What are the phases and what activities happen in each of them?
What tools do you use in each phase?
What are the types of team members you need and how do you find them?
The workshop will commence with a hands-on paper prototyping exercise where we put what we’ve discussed to use.

This workshop is limited to 20 attendees. Creators should come with a project that they are working on (as well as a laptop/tablet if they wish).

ABOUT THE HOST

A digital veteran of 20 years, Mike Knowlton has always pushed the boundaries of storytelling and technology. He is a recognized leader in the global Transmedia community and is the Co-Founder of the non-profit, immersive storytelling community StoryCode. His work at StoryCode has created a vibrant cross-discipline community of innovative creators. StoryCode programs immersive media case study presentations, Transmedia education workshops, and Story Hackathons. He led in the production of the first-ever Story Hackathon, an event that was covered by Forbes, The Washington Post, and PBS. Mike’s background spans design, programming, advertising, sales/fund-raising, production, and filmmaking.

Futurestates 2/4/15

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Futurestates
Wednesday, 02/04/2015 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-013O Cinema
90 Northwest 29th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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What will America look like in 10, 15, even 20 years? Futurestates, the revolutionary series produced by ITVS, has been proposing answers to these questions since 2010. For its fifth and final season, Futurestates is presented as an immersive online video experience featuring short films that imagine robots with feelings, what education looks like in a wired world, and the future of prisons and our penal system. The central question at the heart of Futurestates is how technologies we may take for granted have a profound effect on our capacity to feel, create, live… and be human.

Best of I’m Not Gonna Move to LA 2/2/15

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Best of I’m Not Gonna Move to LA
Monday, 02/02/2015 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-011O Cinema
90 Northwest 29th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost:

I’M NOT GONNA MOVE TO L.A. (or NOLA, as we like to call it) is a monthly event hosted by Indie Film Club Miami that gives local musicians, comedians, and filmmakers a platform to show their work. Each month the audience votes for their favorite film by hurling stuffed animals at the director, and the winner is named. At FilmGate Interactive, all of the winning films of the year will screen in one final round, and the winner of I’M NOT GONNA MOVE TO L.A. 2014 will once again be determined by the audience votes.

Don’t miss the best of the best of South Florida talent at this fun-filled event! And remember, #stayMIA

FilmGate Kickoff Party 1/31/15

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FilmGate Kickoff Party
Saturday, 01/31/2015 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-01Miami Light Project Inc.
404 Northwest 26th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost:

FilmGate Interactive is an annual film festival that takes place across multiple venues in Miami. We invite you to join us for the kickoff party where there will be dancing, live music, film and more!

The Big Read Kick Off with Peniel Joseph 2/5/15

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The Big Read Kick Off with Peniel Joseph
Thursday, 02/05/2015 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
140127_13157_joseph026.jpgLyric Theater
819 NW Second Ave,
Miami, Florida 33136
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Cost: Free

Join us for a conversation with celebrated civil rights chronicler, Dr. Peniel E. Joseph, as we delve into the moral and ethical issues of our day. Dr. Joseph is Professor of History at Tufts University and the author of the award-winning Waiting ‘Til the Midnight Hour: A Narrative History of Black Power in America. He is a frequent national commentator on issues of race, democracy and civil rights who appears on C-SPAN’s Book TV, NPR, and PBS’s NewsHour. During the 2008 Democratic and Republican National Convention, Professor Joseph provided historical commentary for the PBS NewsHour. His most recent book is Stokely: A Life.
Presented in partnership with MDC Kendall Campus, The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc. and The Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Arts Complex in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami, and Books & Books.

Date: Thursday, February 5
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Lyric Theater, 819 NW Second Ave., Miami

All participants will receive a copy of When the Emperor was Divine by Julie Otsuka.

Unlocking the Keys to Philanthropy Conference 1/15/15

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Unlocking the Keys to Philanthropy Conference
Thursday, January 15, 2015, 7:30AM – 4:30PM
keysUniversity of Miami
6200 San Amaro Drive
Coral Gables, FL
$75: Members of AFP, PPP, UM Alumni /Staff; Early Bird until 1/9/15: $60
$95: Non-Members (and Future Members); Early Bird until 1/9/15: $80
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A day of sharing and learning for fundraising professionals, CEOs and Board Members that will enhance skills, add to knowledge, generate new ideas and connect with others to build collaborations and partnerships.

7:30 a.m., Registration and Breakfast / Networking / Visit vendor tables

8:30 a.m., Welcome: Leana Cianfoni & Ilene Zweig, Conference Co-chairs
Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Steven Marcus, Ed.D, CEO, Health Foundation of South Florida

Keys To Reaching Your Donors By Demonstrating Impact
Lori Larson, Sr. Director of GuideStar DonorEdge is an expert in donor relations and nonprofit outreach. Lori will share her knowledge of customer development.

9:45 a.m. Keys To The Campaign
Panel of Experts will discuss the vision, the need, the goal, the execution. Panelists include: Sergio Gonzalez, UM SVP Advancement & External Affairs; Marilyn March, Exec. Dir., Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade; Mitch Kaplan, Founder of Miami Book Fair.

11:00 a.m. Keys To The Vault
Panel of Donors / Volunteers will discuss why they are involved with their respective organizations; Expectations from the organization. Panel: To be Announced.
Panel Moderator: Matt Haggman, Miami Program Director The Knight Foundation

12:15 p.m. Buffet Lunch / Networking

1:00 p.m. All I Know About Fundraising I Learned In Detroit – Lessons From A Challenging Economy
Tammy Zonker, is an expert in transformational major gift fundraising. During this session she will share the journey of securing a $27.1 million gift.

2:00 p.m. Dessert Social and Networking

2:30 p.m. Keys To The Experts
Round Table Discussions with experts in all aspects of Fundraising. Each attendee will be able to participate in 3 round tables.

3:45 p.m. Keys To Having Fun Fundraising

The B.I.G. Summit Technology Conference 1/20/15

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The B.I.G. Summit – Technology Conference
Tuesday, January 20th, 7:00am – 6:00pm
bigsummitNew World Center
500 17th St
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tickets: $299 Standard
Use code ROIM99 to save $200 off Standard Tickets.
$499 VIP (includes preferred seating, VIP lunch with speakers & special guests, and special gifts)
$99 Student (with ID)
All tickets include, breakfast, lunch, and access to the After Party. Access to all sessions and post summit presentation materials also included.
Register Online

Each year the B.I.G. (Business, Innovation and Growth) Summit welcomes audiences of visionaries, business titans, entrepreneurs, media, business, and community leaders to a day of game-changing BIG ideas and disruptive technologies for propelling business forward.

This year’s Summit will feature keynote speaker Randi Zuckerberg (Facebook early executive), as well as Peter Rubin (Wired Magazine Senior Editor), Elizabeth Baron (Ford), and other noteworthy technology experts outlined in our Speakers section.

The outstanding lineup of global business leaders will discuss some of the most challenging and important issues of business, education, and entertainment in today’s ever-changing environment. Attendees will gain insight into how best to utilize the rapidly advancing world of technology to gain a competitive edge.

The B.I.G Summit is about fostering the culture of innovation, cutting-edge technology, intellectual support, and helping attendees identify and access resources that will fuel each stage of their business and the engine for economic vitality.

44th Annual Baptist Health Orange Bowl Prayer Breakfast 12/29/14

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44th Annual Baptist Health Orange Bowl Prayer Breakfast
Monday, 12/29/2014 – 07:00 am –
Baptist-Orange-Bowl-BreakfastJungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Individual Tickets — $30

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will honor student-athletes, coaches and communities that are committed to making a difference in young people’s lives through faith and fellowship at its 44th annual Orange Bowl Prayer Breakfast. Sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida, the prayer breakfast will take place on Monday, Dec. 29 at 7:30 a.m. at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail. Players and coaches from Mississippi State and Georgia Tech, the teams playing in this year’s Capital One Orange Bowl game, are scheduled to attend.
Important: RSVP by Dec. 12, 2014. If reservations are made by Dec. 12, tickets will be mailed to you. Seats and tables are assigned in order of date reservations were received. Tickets purchased after Dec. 12 will be left at will-call.
For more information or reservations, call 786-752-0845, or email NWilbanks@fca.org.

The Education Fund Idea EXPO for South Florida Teachers 11/11/14

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The Education Fund Idea EXPO for South Florida Teachers
Tuesday, 11/11/2014 – 11/11/2014 08:00 am – 03:00 pm
Miami Airport Convention Center
FB Ad - Large711 NW 72nd Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33126
Webpage Link
Cost: $50 per person

The Education Fund hosts its annual Idea Expo teacher-to-teacher conference.
Public school teachers in Miami-Dade will showcase best teaching strategies.
More than 80 workshops in all to be given by our leading public school teachers.
New York Times best-selling author Eleanor Brown will give the keynote address.

Educators will receive eight master plan points, free curriculum supplies, free classroom supplies for students and the opportunity to apply for funding that includes personal coaching to try some of the teaching strategies they like in their own classrooms.

M2Games Latam 12/3/14

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M2Games Latam
Wednesday, 12/03/2014 – 12/04/2014 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse – Miami Light Project
404 NW 26th St, Miami, FL 33127,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: 750 and up

M2Games Latam will focus on the development of games for mobile devices, with emphasis on the strategic business, marketing and distribution issues related to mobile games for Hispanic and Spanish speaking consumers. This platform will provide interaction with all valued chain members: independent developers, brands and content owners, advertising and user acquisition tools and platforms, mobile operators, mobile device manufacturers etc offering a space to create strategic alliances. Additionally, it will provide specific market insights into various Latin American and US Hispanic markets

2014 Plunge Culture & Creativity Conference 11/6/14

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2014 Plunge Culture & Creativity Conference
Thursday, 11/06/2014 – 11/08/2014 09:00 am – 08:00 pm
imageEden Roc Miami Beach
4525 Collins Avenue,
Miami beach, Florida 33140
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Cost: $25-$650

The Plunge Culture & Creativity Conference is a multicultural networking event showcasing extraordinary people at the vanguard of groundbreaking work in the arts, entertainment, sports, lifestyle, media and technology. Confirmed are: Creative Director for Pharrell Williams’ company Mimi Valdes, tech expert Vic Hyder, CEO of USA Track & Field Max Siegel, author Frans Johansson, film director Gina Prince Bythewood and green living expert Danny Seo. There will also be culture classes, events and fitness classes for attendees.

GMBHA Fall Luncheon 10/21/14

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GMBHA Fall Luncheon
Sunday, 10/21/2014 – 11:30 am – 02:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2014-10-10-at-12.22.59-PMHyatt Regency Miami
400 S.E. Second Ave,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: GMBHA Hotel and Allied Members: 1 COMP Ticket GMBHA Allied Upgrade Members: 2 COMP Tickets Allied & Allied Upgrade Business Expo: $75 Additional Tickets: $65 Guest Ticket: $100

GMBHA Fall Luncheon with Keynote Speaker Will Seccombe, President & CEO, VISIT FLORIDA. Guest Speakers: Dr. Emilio T. Gonzalez, Director, Miami-Dade Aviation Department & Donald C. Robinson, President & COO, All Aboard Florida

RSVP – Email Irina Stepaneko, Membership Accounts & Programs Manager: irina@gmbha.com

Logistics and Transportation Forum 10/2/14

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Logistics and Transportation Forum
Thursday, 10/02/2014 – 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Logistics_FNU_Medley_091514Town of Medley Town Hall
7777 NW 72nd Avenue,
Medley, Florida 33166
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Come to the Logistics and Transportation Forum hosted by the Dr. Jose Regueiro Scholarship Foundation, Florida National University, the Town of Medley, and the Town of Medley Chamber of Commerce.

Lesesne Media Group Entertainment presents Miami Urban Music and Film Festival 9/25/14-9/27/14

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Lesesne Media Group Entertainment presents Miami Urban Music and Film Festival
MUMFF - General Info 1September 25-27
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
300 Northeast 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
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The Miami Urban Music & Film Festival is a catalyst for hipsters, trend-setters and entertainment industry advocates to discover and support local emerging and blossoming talent in music and film. MUMFF also aims to support an effort to position Miami as an entertainment hub thus the MUMFF will be held at Miami Dade College Wolfson campus which is strategically located in downtown Miami.

The MUMFF scheduled lineup features guest musical artists and a roster of short films from local and regional filmmakers and productions from Lesesne Media Group Entertainment, the host company. The Miami Urban Music & Film Festival also plans an awards reception recognizing individuals who impact and advocate the local and global entertainment community.

Urban is a lucrative genre in film and music that consistently turns a profit. In the United States, urban is characterized by edgy content set in urban landscapes featuring diverse talent aimed at diverse audiences. Globally, urban includes major cities and metropolis where urban music may include Pop, Hip Hop, Latin and Jazz. Urban films include comedies, crime, thrillers, Sci-Fi and horror.

The Lesesne Media Group is currently accepting music videos, short films and director and actor clips for MUMFF award consideration. Members of the community can get involved by calling 954-243-3518. The Miami Urban Music and Film Festival is sponsored by the Ford Motor Company, LMG FILMS, and Miami Dade College, Wolfson.

Realizing the economic benefits that an indigenous creative community can deliver, organizers of the upcoming Miami Urban Music & Film Festival (MUMFF) will place a strong emphasis on strategies needed to cultivate a stronger, more successful local entertainment economy. Scheduled for September 25-27, the MUMFF will bring together local business and economic leaders from various industries and organizations. The MUMFF will also invite diverse suppliers and vendors that provide resources to the entertainment industries.

“We will provide insight from business leaders, economists, elected officials who can do something about making South Florida more economically viable for creative producers who live and work in the area” said Tony C. Lesesne, co-producer of the event. He added that the MUMFF also aims to support an effort to position Miami as an entertainment hub thus the MUMFF will be held at Miami Dade College Wolfson campus which is strategically located in downtown Miami.

Urban is a lucrative genre in film and music that consistently turns a profit. Globally, urban includes major cities and metropolis where urban music may include Pop, Hip Hop, Latin and Jazz. Urban films include comedies, crime, thrillers, dramas, Sci-Fi and horror.

Social Good Summit #2030NOW 9/22/14-9/23/14

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Social Good Summit #2030NOW
September 22nd and 23rd, 2014
socialgoodsummitMiami Innovation Center
‎1951 NW 7th Ave #300
Miami, FL 33136
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Join us at the with others all over the world to discuss some of the biggest challenges we are facing. Our Miami Meetup will focus on the Social Good Summit theme, #2030NOW, which asks how the use of new technology and new media is shaping creative solutions for solving the main challenges our community faces, thus shaping a better future.

Our goal for the Social Good Summit Miami is to bring together community thought leaders focused on social good, joining the voices and ideas of people around the world. We want to highlight all the good that is already being done here in Southern Florida, tackle challenging questions, exchange information and rally behind the global hashtag, #2030NOW and the local hashtag, #SGSMiami.

Amazing insight from local changemakers in 2013 brought to light issues that we face in Miami. We explored topics ranging from the danger of rising sea levels; how civic innovation leads to economic empowerment; how millennials are creating tools to shape future generations; to practical ways of using technology to bridge the gap between activism and problem-solving. These discussions are particularly important as decision makers map out the next set of overarching goals our community should set.

We cannot accomplish these task alone. We need you. Be a part of one of the biggest, most global and most powerful conversations the world has ever seen.

Pure BodyLove Wellness Conference 10/25/14

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Pure BodyLove Wellness Conference
Saturday, 10/25/2014 – 10/26/2014 08:00 am – 06:00 pm
PURE-BODY-LOVE-RETREATFort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa
1200 N Ocean Blvd,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33062
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Cost: $497.00

http://purebodyloveretreats.com/

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pure-bodylove-retreat-tickets-11924796387
15 Wellness and Conscious Shifting Speakers ready to Inspire the changes you DESIRE in you LIFE.

All in the Comfort and Beautiful Surrounding of a Luxurious Oceanside Resor

You come to a retreat because you want to change your relationship with your body and health; then you realize that is just the doorway to the rest of your life. To issues of wanting more and never having enough, to the very things that keep you from joy, from a pure gorgeous sense of deserving to be fully alive.

Together we will explore themes such as:

Discovering that no situation or feeling is unworkable
Directly working with eating itself, learning to listen to your body and feed it what it truly wants
Turning off the inner critic and treating yourself with exquisite kindness
Discover gratitude for and confidence in your own life, and find peace within yourself and your world
Learning and directly experiencing what enough is
Building on all that is already good and already working in your life
How will I become inspired to make changes in my life?light

The retreat is an immersion experience in knowing what it is to be love the body you are in — and to feeling what it’s like to live as the promise of yourself. The you you’ve always sensed you could be. When you have the direct experience of being fully yourself, you want more of that. You want your life to be that, and you won’t settle for anything less.

You will have all the tools you need to build confidence, change your mindset, and heal your body holistically and energetically. You will discover the tools to CREATE what you want in your life instead of just CHANGING what you DON”T want.

Check out the website: http://purebodyloveretreats.com/

This retreat will show you how to break repeating patterns that have you caught in the downstream of life and create the HEALTHY HABITS you need that will last your ENTIRE life.

You will have all the tools you need to build confidence, change your mindset, and heal your body holistically and energetically. You will discover the tools to CREATE what you want in your life instead of just CHANGING what you DON”T want.
This retreat will show you how to break repeating patterns that have you caught in the downstream of life and create the HEALTHY HABITS you need that will last your ENTIRE life.
Do you want to create increase profitability and abundance in all areas of your life? Then YOU must commit to YOURSELF 100%!

6 speakers, 8 Breakout Workshop Sessions. During this 2-Day LIVE Experience, you will:

Discover how to tap into your intuition and improve your body image and self-esteem
Take a yoga, meditation or fitness classes
Enjoy relaxing and healing services- massages, acupuncture, sound and energy healings
Bust through self-limiting beliefs
Transform your money blocks into money bags
Learn the truth about diet and weight loss
Create your own healing protocol
Learn how to communicate better
Learn the keys to building better personal and business relationships
VIP Cocktail Reception and much more

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pure-bodylove-retreat-tickets-11924796387

Fall Business Expo 2014 9/10/14

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Fall Business Expo 2013
Wednesday, 09/10/2014 – 03:00 pm – 08:00 pm
imageBroward a Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Showcase your business in front of hundreds at The Biz To Biz Fall Business Trade Show. Exhibitors space starting at $175.00. All types of businesses are welcome. Sign up today @ www.biztobiznetworking.com or call 954-838-9644

Revisiting the Balsero Crisis and its Aftermath Twenty Years Later: A Symposium 9/4/14

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Revisiting the Balsero Crisis and its Aftermath Twenty Years Later: A Symposium
Thursday, 09/04/2014 – 02:00 pm –
FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus “Graham Center (GC)”
11200 SW 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33174
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

The twentieth anniversary of the “balsero” crisis is a propitious occasion to reexamine several key issues raised by the contemporary Cuban diaspora. The Cuban Research Institute has invited a distinguished group of scholars, artists, and professionals who were directly involved with this crisis.

encaustiCon 2014 9/10/14 – 10/12/14

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encaustiCon 2014
Friday, 10/09/2014 – 10/12/2014 09:00 am – 07:00 pm
MiamiMeltHeaderMiami Hilton Airport Hotel
5101 Blue Lagoon Dr,
Miami, Florida 33126
Webpage Link
Cost: 395

encaustiCon® 2014 Miami Melt – Color, Culture, Caliente October 9-14 Miami, FL

International Encaustic Artists presents encaustCon® 2014 – Miami Melt; taking place at the Miami Airport Hilton, Florida from October 7-14, 2014. IEA invites all artists who are passionate about bringing contemporary vision to an ancient medium to explore this year’s workshop and lecture offerings.

IEA is pleased to welcome Francisco Benitez as the Keynote Speaker on October 10th 2014 at 12 noon. Mr. Benitez will offer a 3-day pre-conference workshop on figurative painting. He will also be available for consultations throughout the conference. Benitez’ work is in numerous collections around the world and he lectures on paintings from the Baroque Period.

The Audrey Love Gallery at the Bakehouse Art Complex will be this year’s setting for IEA’s Juried Themed Art Show “The Devil in the Straight Line” inspired by Austrian artist Freidensreich Hundertwasser. Florida based German artist and FAU educator Henning Haupt will be this year’s judge. The show is open to all artists working in the medium of encaustic.

The call to artists is located on our website www.international-encaustic-artists.org
Attendees are invited to enroll in hands-on workshops that incorporate fiber arts, photography and collage to incorporate into their encaustic works. From beginning, emerging and professional artists, all are welcome. Day passes are also available to high school and college art students.

Vendors who specialize in encaustic art supplies will on-site during encaustiCon®. Encaustic medium, specialty papers and other supplies will be available for purchase.
The International Encaustic Artists (IEA) is a non-profit, professional artists’ organization that seeks to raise the level of excellence in fine art encaustic work by providing a global information exchange and by raising interest about encaustic in the art world and with the general public.

Sign up for encaustiCon® is available on our website. For additional information contact – Melissa Lackman at encausticon@gmail.com

Florida Supercon 2014 7/3/14-7/6/14

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Florida Supercon
Thursday, July 3: 12:00pm – 12:00am (Exhibition Room: 12:00pm – 8:00pm)
Friday, July 4: 10:00am – 12:00am (Exhibition Room: 10:00am – 7:30pm)
Saturday, July 5: 10:00am – 1:00am (Exhibition Room: 10:00am – 7:30pm)
Sunday, July 6: 10:00am – 10:00pm (Exhibition Room: 10:00am – 6:30pm)
superconMiami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Florida Supercon is July 3-6, 2014 at our New Home, the Miami Beach Convention Center. The Largest Comic Con and Geek Event in South Florida features hundreds of comic book, film, television, cosplay, entertainment, and anime guests.

Advance ticket holders don’t have to wait on the long box office lines outside. With your advance ticket you can check in with our pre-registration team in the middle lobby of the Miami Beach Convention Center. We will have a massive team of registration staff to get you processed as quickly as possible and get you right into the show!

Just some of the over 250 guests scheduled to appear include: Jason Momoa – Game of Thrones (Khal Drago), Manu Bennett – Arrow (Slade “Deathstroke” Wilson), Spartacus (Crixus), Liam McIntyre – Spartacus (Spartacus), Nichelle Nichols – Star Trek (Uhura), Brian O’Halloran – Clerks (Dante Hicks), Jerry “The King” Lawler – WWE Wrestling Superstar, Bill Farmer – The voice of Goofy and Pluto, Caroll Spinney – Sesame Street (Big Bird), Dan Harmon – Creator of NBC’s Community, Ernie Hudson – Ghostbusters (Winston Zeddmore), Neal Adams – Legendary Artist of Batman, Superman, The Avengers, Steve McNiven – Superstar Marvel Comics Artist of Spider-Man, The Avengers, Wolverine, Esmé Bianco – Game of Thrones (Ros), and José Luis Garcia-Lopez – The Definitive Artist of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman in the 1970’s and 1980’s

A very special reunion of stars from Spartacus w/ Liam McIntyre (Spartacus), Manu Bennett (Crixus), Stephen Dunlevy (The Egyptian), Daniel Feuerriegel (Agron), Ellen Hollman (Saxa), Anna Hutchison (Laeta), Katrina Law (Mira), and Nick Tarabay (Ashur).

The stars of CW’s Arrow w/ Manu Bennett (Slade “Deathstroke” Wilson), Katrina Law (Nyssa Al Ghul), Celina Jade (Shado), and David Nykl (The KGBeast).

The stars of the new hit anime Attack on Titan w/ Ashly Burch, David Matranga, Trina Nishimura, and Josh Grelle.

Top Writers and Artists from the Comic Book industry such as Denny O’Neil (Legendary writer of Batman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow), George Perez (Legendary Artist of Superman, Teen Titans, Wonder Woman, The Avengers), Nick Bradshaw (Artist of X-Men, Wolverine), John Tyler Christopher (Artist of Spider-Man, Avengers), Peter David (Writer of The Hulk, Spider-Man, X-Factor), Jose Delbo (The Transformers, Wonder Woman), Ramona Fradon (Aquaman, Plastic Man, Super Friends), Jeremy Haun (Batwoman), Bob Layton (Iron Man), Kevin Maguire (Justice League), Al Milgrom (Legendary artist of The Avengers, Spider-Man, The Hulk), Clay Mann (X-Men), Brad Walker (Artist of Superman, Guardians of the Galaxy, Green Lantern) and many more! Plus, representatives from publishers such as Marvel Comics, Zenescope Entertainment, and Valiant Comics.

More stars of film and television, including Dino Stamatopolous (Community, Morel Orel, Frankenhole), Scott Adsit (30 Rock, Morel Orel, Frankenhole), Candace Bailey (Attack of the Show), Ming Chen (The Comic Book Men), Bryan Johnson (The Comic Book Men), William Katt (The Greatest American Hero), Lloyd Kaufman (The Toxic Avenger, Troma Films), Deep Roy (East Bound and Down, Star Trek, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), and Taimak (The Last Dragon).

More stars of Animation and Anime, including Rodger Bumpass (Spongebob Squarepants, Invader Zim), William Salyers (The Regular Show), Courtenay Taylor (The Regular Show), Richard Horvitz (Invader Zim), Rikki Simons (Invader Zim), Brittany Karbowski (Soul Eater, Full Metal Alchemist), Brina Palencia (One Piece, Spice and Wolf), Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Venture Brothers), Jerry Jewell (Fruits Basket, Case Closed, Fullmetal Alchemist), and Monica Rial (Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt, Michiko and Hatchin, High School of the Dead, Soul Eater).

A huge reunion of stars from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers w/ Austin St. John (Jason the Red Ranger), Walter Jones (Zack Taylor the Black Ranger), David Yost (Billy Cranston the Blue Ranger), Karan Ashley (Aisha the Yellow Ranger), Najee De-Tiege (Blue Ranger), Jason Faunt (Red Ranger), Anna Hutchison (Yellow Ranger), Brandon Jay McLaren (Red Ranger), Nakia Burrise (Tanya the Yellow Ranger), Catherine Sutherland (Pink Ranger), and Richard Horvitz (Alpha 5).

Wrestling Legends such as Jerry “The King” Lawler, Ted Dibiase, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, Shane “Hurricane” Helms, Scott Steiner, and Kevin Nash.

Some of the highlight events include Q&A’s with each of our guests, the FSC Costume Competition (with over $5,000 in cash and prizes), Florida Super Championship Wresting, The Super Geek Film Festival (featuring 40 brand new films), the FSC Masquerade Costume and Performance Competition ($1,000 Grand Prize), FSC Masquerade Ball – An Evening at the End of Time and Space (Dr. Who themed), Video Game Industry Workshops, VIP parties, Writer workshops and much, much more!

The FSC Interactive Video Game Department will feature over a dozen Video Game companies on the show floor including Gazillion Entertainment (Marvel Heroes 2015), Dead Man Walking Studios, Dennaton Games, Nuclei3D, Galaxy Trail, Pixel Jam, Yacht Club Games, Disco Pixel, Ustwo, and Tale of Game’s Studio. There will be hundreds of Video Game set ups including PC Gaming (courtesy of Alienware and Origin PC), Console Gaming (X-Box, PS3, Wii, etc…), and Classic Arcade and Pinball Machines (courtesy of APE Arcade and Pinball Expo). Artists and Writers from League of Legends and Saints Row 4 will be in attendance as well.

OneUnited Bank Announces Free Smart Money Summer School Workshops For Improved Financial Literacy 6/14/14, 7/12/14, 8/12/14, 8/26/14

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OneUnited Bank Announces Free Smart Money Summer School Workshops For Improved Financial Literacy
Saturday, 06/14/2014 – 08/26/2014 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
OneUnited-Bank-Free-Smart-Money-Summer-School-press-releaseOneUnited Bank
3275 NW 79th Street,
Miami, Florida 33147
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

OneUnited Bank announces a series of free and open-to-the-public consumer finance summer workshops at various bank branches June 14 – August 26, 2014. The workshops will focus on consumer banking issues such as how to build or rebuild credit, credit reports and information about how lenders make credit decisions. The two-hour workshops will be presented by OneUnited Bank managers and are part of OneUnited Bank’s continuing effort to improve financial literacy.

Dates and Times:
June 14 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
July 12 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
August 12 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
August 26 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The Unfinished Black Civil Rights Agenda An Encore Repeat Event 5/8/14

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The Unfinished Black Civil Rights Agenda An Encore Repeat Event
Thursday, 05/08/2014 – 05:30 pm – 07:30 pm
KEY-ROLAND-ALEXANDER-FOULKESTYRONE BRYANT REGIONAL LIBRARY
2230 N.W. 21 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

In her 2013 article, “Trayvon Martin, Race, and Anthropology,” Dr. Leith Mullings (President, American Anthropological Association) spoke out, stepped up to, and challenged, conventional wisdom regarding “diversity.”

“Diversity,” wrote Mullings, “has become a threadbare term used… to refer to almost any type of variation… [while] admirable…[diversity, expanded, fails] to address the historical injustices of racial exclusion…[and] obscures the systemic character of racism in the United States.

All forms of discrimination are lamentable, but they are not equal, nor even necessarily comparable, [they]…require different interventions.”

By 2015, our nation will have commemorated several of those key, momentous, interventions targeting extant anti-Black/pro-White racist world-views, laws, systems, beliefs, attitudes, customs, and practices.

To date, Civil Rights laws throughout south Florida, and across our nation, have failed:
(i) To End White Privilege,
(II) To Abolish, what the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called, the “Disease of Racism,” and
(III) To Close the resulting disparities lived by diverse Black men, women, and children through Euro-centric Educational, Medical, Military and Prison Industrial Complexes.

Even With President Barak Hussein Obama In The White House!

Accordingly, for Dr. Mary Francis Berry (Longtime Former Chairwoman, the United States Commission on Civil Rights), and despite the frenzy over Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights, “the crux of the problem today is there is no [Black] civil rights movement…[ because] President Obama is the prize in the minds of most people… at the end of the struggle… [He] was our payoff…” She added, “There will be a [re-vitalized] civil rights movement when Obama is no longer president [and]problems that Black people have remain!”

Unfinished Black Civil Rights Agenda Items
(10 of 365 identified)
(1) Psychological Residuals & Legacy of White European Trans-Atlantic Slavery and Trade of Black African Slaves.
(2) Need for a Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
(3) Financial Reparations to ALL Documented Descendants of Black African Slaves.
(4) Elimination of Mass Incarceration of Black Boys and Men.
(5) Re-Construction of the Black Nuclear and Extended Families.
(6) Elimination of Anti-Black Stereotypes.
(7) Ongoing Apologies to descendants of Black African Slaves.
(8) Elimination of ongoing attacks on Black Pan- African Organizational Unity.
(9) Re-Inclusion of Black Males positively in the public and private imageries of the United States at home and abroad.
(10) Increase in U.S. Foreign Aid / Assistance to ALL nations in Black Sub- Saharan Africa.

The Future of Informed Decision Making: A Google Analytics Workshop 4/29/14

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The Future of Informed Decision Making: A Google Analytics Workshop
Tuesday, 04/29/2014 – 04/29/2014 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
MITNational YoungArts Foundation
2100 Biscayne Blvd. 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: $30

The Enterprise Development Corporation, the MIT Enterprise Forum of South Florida and the YoungArts Foundation invite you to enjoy a detailed walkthrough of Google Analytics and how to capture meaningful data and draw insightful conclusions to help guide your businesses’ decision making for both online and offline operations.

At the event, Alex Wall, an Internet strategist at Roar Media and certified Google Analytics expert, will provide a hands-on workshop exploring Google Analytics and how this dynamic platform can help boost your marketing initiatives and take your business to the next level.

Criminal Justice Symposium A Look at Today’s Justice System 5/14/14

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Criminal Justice Symposium A Look at Today’s Justice System
Wednesday, 05/14/2014 – 06:30 pm – 08:00 pm
Symposium-Flyer_04012014Florida National University
4425 W. Jose Regueiro (20th) Avenue,
Hialeah, Florida 33012
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Florida National University is hosting “Criminal Justice Symposium: A Look Inside Today’s Justice System”. A panel discussion addressing current criminal justice issues affecting local, state, and national communities and the recommended strategies used to target them. Topics include: homeland security, law enforcement, public safety, forensics, sex offender evaluations and private security services by field experts. For more information, please call 305-821-3333.

Symposium – The Future of the Latin American, Caribbean & South Florida Economies-The Orange Economy 5/9/14

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Symposium – The Future of the Latin American, Caribbean & South Florida Economies-The Orange Economy
Friday, 05/09/2014 – 05/09/2014 09:00 am – 12:00 pm
Museum of Art- Fort Lauderdale Horvitz Auditorium
One East Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link
Cost: free

In a bid to encourage debate in Latin America and the Caribbean on the contribution of creativity as a key element of economic and social development, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) published in 2013 the book: “The Orange Economy: An Infinite Opportunity” (in Spanish and English) a report on the creative and cultural economy of this region written by IDB officials Felipe Buitrago and Iván Duque Márquez. A panel comprised of members from American University’s Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS), together with its counterparts at the IDB’s Culture, Creativity, and Solidarity Affairs Division and local business leaders will meet to discuss the importance of how this report’s new data impacts this international region’s economy.
To read the report: <>

Winter Music Conference 2014 3/21/14-3/30/14

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Winter Music Conference 2014
March 21-30, 2014
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Website

For 2014, WMC will deliver another 10 non-stop days and nights of music programming including two full weekends of events and parties. WMC’s Director of Operations & Development, Kirk Paskal, explains, “Last year’s WMC Week was a resounding success with over 2,100 artists and DJs performing at 133 venues in Miami Beach and Miami. As part of our longstanding mission statement, we strive to assemble electronic music’s most legendary and innovative artists and professionals from across the globe. Our program is all about building new inroads for the advancement of electronic music.

Featured presentations like last year’s Q&A with IDMA Lifetime Achievement recipient Nile Rodgers (in advance of the release of his epic new collaborations with Daft Punk and Avicii) along with young trailblazers like R3hab among many others are always an inspiring affirmation for what we do. We continually aim to raise the bar in service to the artists, industry and music enthusiasts that make electronic music one of the world’s most dynamic cultural communities.” WMC’s music industry panels and seminars will be presented March 24 – 28, 2014 at the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) in the hub of South Beach’s vibrant art deco resort and clubbing district.

WMC will be expanding its music trade show and exhibit area centered on EDM trends, music and gear to be presented March 24 & 25, 2014 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

DJ Sets, Live Performances & Parties: March 21 – 30, 2014
WMC Music Industry Program: March 24 – 28, 2014
WMC Trade Show & Exhibits: March 24 – 25, 2014
Club & Poolside Events: March 21 – 30, 2014

Hispanicize 2014 4/1/14-4/4/14

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Hispanicize 2014
April 1-4, 2014
InterContinental Miami hotel
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami FL 33131
Website Link

Now in its fifth year, Hispanicize 2014 (http://www.HispanicizeEvent.com) (#Hispz14) is the iconic, largest annual event for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers in social media, journalism, advertising, PR, music, film and innovation. Featuring U.S. Hispanic thought leaders and celebrities from across the country, the 5th anniversary edition of Hispanicize will be taking place at the InterContinental hotel in downtown Miami with several offsite events at major cultural venues.

Co-chaired by award winning journalist Maria Hinojosa of NPR’s Latino USA and Patricia Pineda, Group Vice President of the Hispanic Business Strategy Group of Toyota Motor North America, Hispanicize 2014 is expected to gather more than 1,700 of the nation’s most influential Latino professionals from the industries of blogging, journalism, music, marketing, film and business over four full days.

The event is a launch pad for creative endeavors, new products, technologies, marketing campaigns, films, books and more targeting Latinos in the U.S. and/or Puerto Rico.

In addition to Hollywood music and film icons, Hispanicize this year will reward several top Latinas with its coveted ‘Latinovators’ award. Three of the four recipients (one more is about to be named) include:
Shelia E, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter/producer
Yoani Sánchez, Cuban dissident blogger
Maria Hinojosa, NPR’S Latino USA award-winning host

2014 Early Stage Conference 5/15/14

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2014 Early Stage Conference
Thursday, 05/15/2014 – 08:00 am – 07:00 pm
FvfThe Reunion Resort
7593 Gathering Drive Reunion,
Kissimmee, Florida 34747
Webpage Link
Cost: Student rate (for registered students only before May 5): $199; Early registration (before May 5): $259; Walk-ups (on or after May 5): $299

The Florida Venture Forum, a statewide support organization for venture capitalists and entrepreneurs, is inviting company executives with private, early stage, Florida-based companies to apply to present their company pitches before a national audience of potential investors at the its Seventh Annual Early Stage Capital Conference. The conference takes place from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at the Reunion Resort, 7593 Gathering Drive, Kissimmee, FL 34747.

2014 Leadership Forum 3/22/14

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2014 Leadership Forum
Saturday, 03/22/2014 – 03/23/2014 09:30 am – 04:00 pm
IMG_2047Frankie Shannon Rolle Center
3750 Dixie Highway,
Miami, Florida 33311
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Are you looking to become more active in your community? Do you have ideas for creating change within your community, but don’t know where to start? Do you want to meet other passionate citizens from throughout South Florida?

If so, please join us for a free two-day forum March 22-23 facilitated by local leaders & professionals! Curriculum materials, lunch, and refreshments provided.

Topics to include:
-Characteristics of a leader
-Community organizing
-Effective communication skills
-Outreach and marketing

For more info, call Eric Larger at 305-751-5511, x1152
To register, visit nhssf.org and click on the events tab!

Saturday, March 22
10 am – 4 pm *Registration opens at 9:30 am*

Sunday, March 23
1 pm – 5 pm

Hispanicize 2014 4/1/14-4/4/14

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Hispanicize 2014
Tuesday, 04/01/2014 – 04/04/2014 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Hisp-BadgeInterContinental Miami Hotel
139 Armstrong Rd,
New Hyde Park, Florida 11040
Webpage Link
Registration

Now in its fifth year, Hispanicize 2014 (#Hispz14) is the iconic, largest annual event for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers in social media, journalism, advertising, PR, film, music and innovation.

Co-chaired by award winning journalist Maria Hinojosa of NPR’s Latino USA and Pat Pineda, Group Vice President of the Hispanic Business Strategy Group of Toyota Motor North America, Hispanicize 2014 is expected to gather more than 1,700 of the nation’s most influential Latino professionals from the industries of blogging, journalism, music, marketing, film and business over four full days. Featuring U.S. Hispanic thought leaders and celebrities, the 5th anniversary edition of Hispanicize will be taking place at the InterContinental Miami hotel with several offsite events at major cultural venues.

The event is a launch pad for creative endeavors, new products, technologies, marketing campaigns, films, books and more targeting Latinos in the U.S. and/or Puerto Rico.

In addition to Hollywood music and film icons, Hispanicize this year will reward several top Latinas with its coveted ‘Latinovators’ award. Three of the four recipients (one more is about to be named) include:
Shelia E, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter/producer
Yoani Sánchez, Cuban dissident blogger
Maria Hinojosa, NPR’S Latino USA award-winning host

Hispanicize 2014, a partnership of the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA), Hispanicize and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), will be held at the InterContinental Miami hotel, April 1-4, 2014 in downtown Miami.

Hotels Innovate 3/14/14

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Hotels Innovate
Hi_LATEST Speaker Page3Friday, March 14, 2014, 1PM – 6PM
Miami Center for Architecture & Design (MCAD)
Registration price: $220. Space is strictly limited to 150 attendees. RSVP Is Required.
hotelsinnovate.com

At a time when change is constant, the need for innovation and relevance permeates every aspect of business. The question is – do you see innovation and disruption as a threat or an opportunity?
On March 14, at Hotels Innovateâ„¢ we invite you to join in an invigorating discussion with change agents of the hospitality industry who have boldly taken on the challenge of innovation and created iconic products, services and brands. Hotels Innovateâ„¢ will feature two panels showcasing such innovators who are re-defining the hospitality experience. The focus will be on region-specific topics spotlighting key trends in the Miami hotel and real estate market. For more details, visit www.hotelsinnovate.com

Hotels Innovateâ„¢ is a series forum featuring cutting-edge discussions on design, branding and technology and creating bespoke guest experiences within the hospitality industry. This senior level forum is open to only 150 attendees, comprising of developers, owners and operators as well as architects, interior designers, tourism and travel companies and marketing and branding gurus.

Big Read Keynote with Journalist Suketo Mehta on Maximum Cities: Bombay/New York 4/9/14

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Big Read Keynote with Journalist Suketo Mehta on Maximum Cities: Bombay/New York

suketumehta1Wednesday, 04/09/2014, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
Books & Books
265 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage

Suketu Mehta is the New York-based author of Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found, winner of the Kiriyama Prize and the Hutch Crossword Award, and finalist for the 2005 Pulitzer Prize, the Lettre Ulysses Prize, the BBC4 Samuel Johnson Prize, and the Guardian First Book Award. Mehta’s work has been published in The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, Granta, Harper’s Magazine, Time, and Newsweek, and has been featured on NPR’s “Fresh Air” and “All Things Considered.”

Philanthropy Miami 2014 – Synergy: New Directions, Creative Partnerships 3/21/14, 4/16/14

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Philanthropy Miami 2014 – Synergy: New Directions, Creative Partnerships
Friday, March 21, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday, April 16, 11:30am – 5:00pm
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL
Website
Download Full Schedule and Registration Form (PDF)

Connections + Solutions: Collaborate and network in intimate groups to solve problems.
Sectors + Trends: Where are we going and how will we get there? Analyze sector trends and opportunities for strategy development and future impact.
Content + Ideas: Peek behind the curtain with three national experts on philanthropy, leadership and collaboration.
Fundraising + Results: Revealed: the secrets to fundraising success from friend-raising to major gifts.
Partnerships + Creativity: The most clever creative collaboration wins Philanthropy Miami’s first Shark Tank competition!

BW_sunandwordsKeynote Speakers:
Stacy Palmer, Editor, The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Trends Impacting the Philanthropic Sector
Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Professor at Harvard Business School and global business consultant: How Vanguard Companies Create Social Good
Sherry Magill, President, Jessie Ball duPont Fund: Designing a Model of Collaboration

Speakers, Presenters and Facilitators”
Matt Haggman, Miami Program Director, Knight Foundation
Laura Bruney, President, Arts & Business Council
Deborah Margol, Deputy Director, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
Claudia Grillo, Chief Operating Officer, United Way of Miami-Dade
David Suarez, Lead Facilitator, Interactive Training Solutions, LLC
Steve Marcus, President, Health Foundation of South Florida
Marlene Marcos, Facilitator, Interactive Training Solutions, LLC
Matt Forman, Director, Himan Brown Charitable Trust
Nicole Kaufman-Glasglow, Senior Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations, Florida International University
Linda Lecht, President and CEO, The Education Fund
Josh Gelfman, Deputy Director, Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources
Robin Reiter, President, Reiter and Associates
Ralph Rosado, Executive Director, South Florida Community Development Coalition
Charles Auslander,President and CEO, The Children’s Trust
Sergio Gonzalez,Senior Vice President for University Advancement and External Affairs, University of Miami
Aaron Podhurst,Chairman, Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
Terrie Temkin, Ph.D.,Founding Principal, CoreStrategies for Nonprofits
Deborah Plutzik Briggs,Vice President for Marketing and Philanthropy, The Betsy-South Beach
Jennifer Gibbs,Senior Vice President, Development, Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science
Charisse Grant,Senior Vice President, Programs, The Miami Foundation
Penny Shaffer, Market President, South Florida, Florida Blue; and Bentonne Snay,President and CEO, The Snay Group, Inc.
Steven L Schwartz,Director of Estate and Planned Giving, Florida International University
David Halpern,Exceptional Organizations
Michael Hughes,Director of Development, The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, Florida International University
Doris K. Sipos, MA CFRE,Principal, Philanthropic Development Solutions, LLC
Charles Auslander,President and CEO, The Children’s Trust
Christine Brown,Manager of Advancement Services, Adrienne Arsht Center
Tracey Wiseman,Managing Partner, Partner2Impact, LLC
Steven Schwartz,Director of Estate and Planned Giving, Florida International University
Dania Gorriz,Vice President, Major Gifts, United Way of Miami-Dade
Charisse Grant,Senior Vice President, Programs, The Miami Foundation
Penny Shaffer, Market President, South Florida, Florida Blue; and Bentonne Snay,President and CEO, The Snay Group, Inc.

Jazz in the Gardens’ 5th Annual Women’s Impact Conference & Luncheon 3/14/14

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Jazz in the Gardens’ 5th Annual Women’s Impact Conference & Luncheon
Friday, 03/14/2014 – 08:00 am – 03:00 pm
Womans_Imapct_LogoShula’s Hotel & Golf Club
6842 Main Street,
Miami Lakes, Florida 33014
Webpage Link
Cost:

In honor of Women’s History Month and as the official opening of the 9th Annual Jazz in the Gardens Festival, the City of Miami Gardens will host the 5th Annual Women’s Impact Conference & Luncheon at Shula’s Hotel & Golf Club in Miami Lakes, Fla. The theme of this year’s event is, “A Man with Dreams Needs a Woman with Vision,” and it will last from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Special guests will include Sheryl Lee Ralph, Actress & Author, Karina Iglesias, Season 4 Contestant on “The Voice,” Jasmine Sanders, Co-Host on the syndicated D.L. Hughley Show, and Julia Yarbough, Emmy Award winning broadcast & print journalist. Breakfast, lunch and the day’s activities, seminar sessions and massage therapy, are included with admission.

Ticket price is $75 now and $85 after March 1, 2014. Space is limited so purchase your tickets early!

Phone: (954-558-9664)

MIA Music Summit 3/24/14

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MIA Music Summit
mmsMarch 24th, 9am-9pm
New World Center
500 17th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Website

Tickets are available until March 9 for $199; $299 thereafter.
Students with a valid ID can purchase tickets for $99.
www.mms.co

The MIA Music Summit will bring together innovative music and tech entrepreneurs, record executives, music journalists, hackers and musicians to share and build new ideas in the digital music space. MIA Collective will host the event with support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

The inaugural event will be held at New World Center in Miami Beach. The conference aims to establish Miami as a hub for digital music startups by connecting the South Florida technology and music communities with each other and global leaders. In addition to Knight, the event is supported by Gold Sponsors Senzari and Choose Digital, and Silver Sponsors .CO, SESAC Latina and Mobile Roadie.

“The MIA Music Summit is another reflection of the diversity of budding entrepreneurs contributing to the momentum of Miami’s startup community,” said Matt Haggman, Knight Foundation program director for Miami. “By showcasing and fostering local talent, the event provides an incentive for further growth, while attracting new ideas to this emerging space.”

The summit will host speakers from prominent companies including Cory Ondrejka, vice president of engineering at Facebook; Martin Varsavsky, founder of Fon; Eric Sheinkop, co-founder and CEO of Music Dealers; Mahbod Moghadam, co-founder of Rap Genius; Marc Zimet, Viacom vice president of music and talent; and Alfonso Perez-Soto, senior vice president at Warner Music. Discussions will address topics at the intersection of music and technology, such as crowd funding, Big Data, social media, music and branding, music licensing and next generation music hardware. Some of the hottest music startups from around the world, such as Splice, Wahwah Networks and Jukely, will also demo their projects. In addition, there will be high-tech music performances by Nagual Sounds, winners of Midemlabs 2014, and Stanford University’s Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics.

“We are beyond thrilled to have been able to gather such an amazing lineup of speakers in the first edition of the MIA Music Summit,” said Demian Bellumio, a partner at MIA Collective. “I’ve been developing Senzari into a globally recognized digital music leader from Miami, so it is very important to do everything I can to help this ecosystem evolve. There are a lot of building blocks in the community already, from tech entrepreneurs looking for big ideas, to record executives searching for talented engineers, and the MIA Music Summit could be the place where the right collisions can take place to spark creation of other future startups.”

The MIA Music Summit will also host the MIA Music HackDay from March 22-23, which is open to technologists, engineers and programmers. The music hackathon will be held at The LAB Miami in Wynwood, which is a co-organizer of the event. Special prizes for the best use of APIs will be awarded from Choose Digital, MusicGraph, Senzari and 3scale. The hackathon will close with Miami’s first “Startup Battle of the Bands,” in which local startups will showcase their digital musical talents. Live music performances from a variety of Miami artists and others can be expected throughout the weekend.

Derrick Ashong of Fusion, the Miami-based Univision-ABC channel, will emcee the event. Ashong has joined forces with “Made in the Lab,” a new Miami-based advisory service for tech startups, and Stan Jakubowicz, an award-winning filmmaker, to create THINC (Technology in Harmony with Narrative and Creativity), a multiplatform series of town-hall conversations with leaders, artists and innovators. THINC’s first guest will be Cory Ondrejka, who will be interviewed by Ashong at the event in a town-hall conversation format, which will be webcasted live. In addition, THINC will document Ondrejka’s experiences as he visits Miami—from judging the hackathon and interacting with the local developer community, to the in-depth town-hall conversation.

Support for the MIA Music Summit forms one part of Knight Foundation’s efforts to attract talent and create new opportunities by strengthening Miami’s emerging community of entrepreneurs, startups and makers.

About MIA Collective
MIA Collective is comprised of a group of Miami entrepreneurs, angel investors and professionals active and committed to fostering the growth of Miami’s media, art and technology ecosystem. The goal of MIA Collective is to develop thought-provoking events that support the growth of this ecosystem by educating, inspiring, and facilitating networking opportunities for members of the community.

About the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities and foster the arts. The foundation believes that democracy thrives when people and communities are informed and engaged. For more, visit www.knightfoundation.org.

Italian Wine Specialist Immersion Course 3/30/14 – 5/4/14

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Italian Wine Specialist Immersion Course
Sunday, 03/30/2014 – 05/04/2014 09:00 am – 04:00 pm
JQI-Promo-MedThe Big Fish Restaurant
620 NE 78th St.,
Miami, Florida 33138
Facebook Link
Cost: $650
Online Registration.

Diego Meraviglia, Vice President and Director of Education of the North American Sommelier Association (NASA) and Gold-Pin Sommelier, returns to Miami to head the Southeastern US presentation of the Italian Wine Immersion Course. Designed for either wine enthusiasts or professionals, the classes deeply and fully explore all 20 wine regions of Italy, their wine laws, regulations, grape varietals, traditions, trends, history, and a brief overview of the cuisine and culture. This 4 day course plus certification exam is produced by NASA and sponsored by Just Quality Importer Inc. (Miami Beach.) Classes begin on March 30, 2014 at the Big Fish Restaurant located in Miami’s Upper Eastside and continue March 31st, April 1st and 2nd, and conclude with an exam on May 4th.

The cost is $650.00 and includes all texts, wine colors charts, tastings that cover 30 wines representing all Italian wine regions, and a NASA promotional membership. For information, call 305.244.8272 or email Communication@JustQualityImporter.com

SwitchPitch Miami 2/20/14

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SwitchPitch Miami
Thursday, 02/20/2014 – 01:30 pm – 06:30 pm
Screen-Shot-2014-01-29-at-2.08.32-PMThe Light Box at Goldman Warehouse
404 NW 26th St,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: $49 in advance $95 on-site

SwitchPitch is a role-reversal event where established companies pitch funded innovation projects to qualified startups looking for great partners.

We’re turning networking into deal-making!

Instead of startups presenting pitches, the biggest and most successful Miami companies will be presenting their technology and marketing project needs in fast 4-5 minute pitches to early stage/startups for short-term and longer-term strategic relationships.

Miami Marlins Job Fair 1/30/14

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Miami Marlins Job Fair
Thursday, 01/30/2014 – 01/30/2014 10:00 am –
job-fairMiami Marlins Job Fair
501 Marlins Way,
501 Marlins Way, Florida Miami
Webpage Link
Cost: free

The Marlins will be hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, January 30th from 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. at Marlins Park located at 501 Marlins Way Miami, FL 33125. As the Marlins prepare for the 2014 baseball season, the Club will be looking to fill numerous Event Staff and Part-Time positions.

The Marlins together with their partners Contemporary Services Corporation, Levy Restaurants and Pritchard Sports will have many employment opportunities available. The Marlins will have opportunities in Guest Services, Ticket Operations, Retail Operations, Premium Services, Foundation, Sales and Security. Their partners will have positions available in the areas of concessions, janitorial and event services.

The Marlins objective is to continue to create an environment where a team of business professionals can perform to their full potential, generating economic growth, strength and contributing to the well-being of a diverse community.

Attire to attend the Job Fair will be Business Professional and the public is encouraged to bring several resume copies.

How to be at Peace with Anyone 3/15/14

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How to be at Peace with Anyone
Sunday, 03/15/2014 – 02:30 pm – 05:00 pm
TCC_Logo4The Chill Concept
114 NE 20 Terrace,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: 30

Rare is the person who doesn’t have unresolved issues with an ex-spouse, parent, boss, current spouse, deceased parent or ex-boss, for example. People also spend thousands of dollars in therapy trying to resolve these conflicts.
Have you ever noticed that people who resemble the person or people who you’re incomplete with have an uncanny knack for showing up in your life in different guises? That’s no accident. This workshop will provide the theoretical framework to understand the role these people play in your life.
This highly practical workshop also comes equipped with a systematic, three-step Completion Process that frees you of the toxic energy and heavy weight that you’ve been carrying around for all these years. In this class, you’ll make tremendous progress toward finishing the first of these three steps that are vital for your physical, emotional, and financial health, and will enable you to become at peace with anyone you’ve ever known.

The Beatles, Higher Consciousness, & Meditation 4/12/14

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The Beatles, Higher Consciousness, & Meditation
Saturday, 04/12/2014 – 02:30 pm – 05:00 pm
TCC_Logo5The Chill Concept
114 NE 20 Terrace,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: 30

Inspired by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the Beatles went to an ashram in India, practiced Transcendental Meditation with its founder, and awakened to the Transcendent within them. A number of songs about the higher realities of Life flowed out of them in that meditative peace—songs that helped to spiritually awaken a whole generation. As you hear these songs in class, they may help awaken you, too.
Cary Bayer taught Transcendental Meditation for more than three decades and also trained dozens of its teachers, as well. In 2010, he developed Higher Self Healing Meditation. In this enlightening class, he plays a number of Beatles’ songs that were influenced by their spiritual insights; teaches a cleansing breath meditation that they practiced; and guides you through a mantra meditation that suggests the effortlessness nature of the meditation that the Beatles sang about and that he teaches. He’ll also present an introduction to a simple meditation technique that, in the ancient Vedic tradition, is always transmitted one on one. This meditation could be learned at a later date, and practiced daily for 20 minutes at home to free you of stress twice a day, contact the higher Self regularly, and make the great peace and freedom that results a part of your everyday life.

Symposium: Abraham Lincoln and the Constitution 1/25/14

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Symposium: Abraham Lincoln and the Constitution
Saturday, 01/25/2014 – 02:00 pm – 04:30 pm
W1006_Lincoln300dpiHistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

An original 2001 watercolor of Abraham Lincoln by legendary singer and painter Tony Bennett will go on view January 25 at HistoryMiami to mark the third annual Lincoln symposium co-sponsored by the museum and The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Foundation (ALBF).

The symposium, titled Abraham Lincoln and the Constitution, will take place on Saturday, January 25 from 2:00-4:30 P.M. Pulitzer Prize-winning dean of Civil War historians, James M. McPherson, will be the keynote speaker, to be followed by a discussion among a panel of experts on the Constitutional and humanitarian issues that confronted Americans during the Civil War.

The symposium is free and open to the public and will be followed by a reception made possible by ALBF Board Member Jean Soman of Pinecrest, Florida, and her husband William Soman. This year FIU College Law joins the event as a co-sponsor, and attendance at the symposium will provide CLE credits to attorneys.

Panelists include: Thomas Campbell, ALBF Treasurer and leading authority on both the legal aspects of the war and the role of Chicago during the conflict; Ediberto Roman, professor at FIU Law; Noah Weisbord, associate professor at FIU Law; and Frank J. Williams, ALBF Board Member, Lincoln scholar, and former chief justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court. ALBF Chairman Harold Holzer will introduce the sessions and moderate the panel.

Tracing Antilles: History, Culture, and Art in the Work of Humberto Castro 1/29/14

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Tracing Antilles: History, Culture, and Art in the Work of Humberto Castro
Wednesday, 01/29/2014 – 01/29/2014 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus (Frost Art Museum)
11200 SW 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33199
More Info Link
Cost: Free

This symposium will focus on the social, cultural, and artistic history of the Caribbean region as portrayed in the current exhibition at the Frost Art Museum, “Tracing Antilles,” by the Cuban-American artist Humberto Castro.

Liberty as Heresy (Why One Writes a Novel) by Leonardo Padura 2/18/14

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Liberty as Heresy (Why One Writes a Novel) by Leonardo Padura
Tuesday, 02/18/2014 – 02/18/2014 03:30 pm – 05:30 pm
Flyer-2.18.13-padura-lectureFIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus (Graham Center East Ballroom)
11200 SW 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33199
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

In this lecture, Leonardo Padura reflects upon the origins of his last novel, “Herejes” (Heretics).

Vision to Wealth Success Showcase Event 1/17/14

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Vision to Wealth Success Showcase Event
Friday, 01/17/2014 – 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
banner_23Hilton Miami Downtown
1601 BISCAYNE BLVD,
MIAMI, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost:

Friday, January 17th, all are welcome to attend the Success Workshop taking place at the Hilton Miami Downtown from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. On Saturday, January 18th, there will be a Small Business Workshop also located in the Hilton Miami Downtown from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Complimentary tickets are available when registering at http://www.ipowerteam.biz/success2020/

Animate! Miami 1/17/14-1/19/14

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Animate! Miami
Convention Event Hours / Exhibition Room Hours
Friday, 12:00pm – 2:00am / 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday, 10:30am – 2:00am / 10:30am – 7:30pm
Sunday, 10:30am – 2:00am / 10:30am – 6:30pm
Miami Airport Convention Center
animatemiami711 NW 72nd Ave
Miami FL 33126
Tickets start at $25. Friday single day: $25, Saturday single day: $30, Sunday single day: $25, 3 Day weekend pass: $55 and V.I.P. passes are $150. Tickets are available online in advance at www.animatemiami.com or at the door the weekend of the show.
Purchase Tickets Online

Animate! Miami is a three day festival dedicated to Anime, Animation, Cosplay, Video Games, and Comic Books that will take place January 17-19, 2014 at the Miami Airport Convention Center. Close to 10,000 fans are expected to converge for a full weekend celebration that will feature some of the animation and anime industries’ biggest names, world-famous cosplayers, top comic book artists, comedians, and entertainers. There will be hundreds of events, such as celebrity Q&A’s, costume contests, video games, comedy shows, Florida Super Championship Wrestling (the premiere cosplay wrestling federation), and much more!

Some of the highlights for Animate! Miami 2014 include:
Four of the stars from Adventure Time, including: John DiMaggio (Jake the Dog), Olivia Olson (Marceline), Jessica DiCicco (Flame Princess) and Dana Snyder (Ancient Sleeping Magi of Life Giving and The Train).
A cast reunion from the hit Anime series, Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt. Five of the stars from the show will be appearing, including: Jamie Marchi (Panty), Monica Rial (Stocking), Chris Sabat (Garterbelt), Ian Sinclair (Chuck), and Joel McDonald (Brief). This is the first time this many members of the shows cast have ever been together in Florida!
Heroes of Cosplay, the SyFy original TV series will be filming an episode at Animate! Miami, focusing on the Saturday night Costume Competition.
John DiMaggio, star of Adventure Time (Jake the Dog), Futurama (Bender), Gears of War (Marcus Fenix), Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Aquaman), and Batman: Under the Red Hood (The Joker).
Dana Snyder, star of Aqua Teen Hunger Force (Master Shake), Squidbillies (Granny), The Venture Bros. (The Alchemist), Chowder (Gazpacho), and The Thundermans (Dr. Colosso)
Three of the main cast members from the hit Anime series Dragon Ball, including the already mentioned Chris Sabat (Vegeta, Piccolo, Yamcha), Eric Vale (Trunks), and Monica Rial (Bulma).
The two main stars of the hit Anime series Michiko and Hatchin. Monica Rial (Michiko) and Jad Saxton (Hatchin).
Two of the main stars of the hit Anime series Sword Art Online and Madoka Magica. Christine Marie Cabanos and Cassandra Lee Morris.
Artists for Adventure Time, Regular Show, X-Men, Street Fighter, League of Legends, Spider-Man, The Avengers, and Superman.
Florida Super Championship Wrestling all 3 days, featuring amazing professional wrestlers in costume as your favorite cartoon and comic book stars.
Multiple costume and cosplay events each day of the show, with thousands of dollars in cash and prizes on the line!

Over 100,000 square feet of convention space featuring 250 booths and tables with vendors, celebrity guests, artists, filmmakers, and exhibits. 3 stages of entertainment, 15,000 square feet of video games, plus a dozen rooms for panels, tabletop gaming and screenings.

The final guest list is up and includes the stars of Adventure Time, Futurama, Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt, Dragonball, Madoka Magica, Sword Art Online, Michiko and Hatchin, and Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Plus: Dozens of comic book artists, cosplay guests, and entertainment guests.

The final schedule is up, with nearly 300 events!

The Center for Literature and Theatre at Miami Dade College welcomes Isabel Allende 2/1/14

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The Center for Literature and Theatre at Miami Dade College welcomes Isabel Allende
Saturday, 02/01/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
ripper-enMiami Dade College Wolfson Campus – Chapman Center
245 NE 4th Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: 28.99

A daring new path for a master storyteller – crime fiction – world renowned author Isabel Allende joins Anjanette Delgado to talk about her latest book RIPPER.

Vouchers are required. Purchase the bool and get 2 tickets.

FilmGate Interactive Conference 2/1/14-2/5/14

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FilmGate Interactive Conference
Saturday, 02/01/2014 – 02/05/2014 12:00 am – 12:00 am
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O Cinema Wynwood,
90 NW 19th Street, Florida Miami, 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Varies

Experience the future of storytelling, February 1-5, 2014. FilmGate Interactive, South Florida’s first fully interactive film festival and conference, emerges for a second year to showcase the latest ideas and innovations of modern storytelling. Featuring interactive screenings, exhibits, the first annual FILM WALK™, an Interactive Tech Playground, transmedia dance performances, a Story Hackathon, panels, workshops, bike-ins and music.

FilmGate Interactive, South Florida’s first fully interactive film festival and technology conference, presented by the Indie Film Club Miami, emerges for a second year, January 30 – February 5, 2014, throughout various South Florida venues, to engage the community in a showcase of the latest ideas and innovations of modern storytelling and audience engagement.

Based on the power of transmedia (cross-platform) storytelling and its ability to deliver and transform the way stories are told and experienced, FilmGate Interactive will present a host of events that employ various entertainment formats linked together such as film, contemporary dance, theater, music, gaming, mobile, and live events, to tell a single story. Offering a mix of interactive activities, with film and technology at the core, the 2014 line-up includes:

CNTL/ALT/DANCE Transmedia Dance Performances curated by Pioneer Winter
January 30 – February 1, 2014, visit Film-Gate.org for showtimes
Miami Light Project, 404 NW 26 Street, Miami, FL
FEE: $0 to $45
This interactive dance program includes, Drive-In Voyeur and Romantic Endings, Choreographed by Pioneer Winter and produced by Indie Film Club MIami. Drive-In Voyeur is an interactive performance that reflects on the time of late 1950s and early 1960s popularity of the drive-in movie using movement, contemporary dance and video projection. Romantic Endings pairs favorite romantic death scenes with contemporary dance performances and a curated food experience created by a surprise Miami Chef. The experience and professional “hand holders” are supplied. In TRPL QUINCE, quince being the traditional Hispanic coming-of-age/coming-out party for 15-year-old girls, the flamboyantly outrageous Cuban-American performer-choreographer-producer Octavio Campos is throwing himself not one but three quinces in a single performance. However, TRPL Quince, which will have its third showing at FilmGate 2014, looks nothing like the usual elaborately costumed party. Instead, Campos addresses a roiling mass of issues: his Cuban family’s refusal to accept his homosexuality and his desire to be an artist; the sometimes-troubled history of the men in his family; his reasons for making art; the looming challenges of middle age and mortality. “This transmedia event is my quince, my walkabout, my bar mitzvah, my rite of passage, my view of Miami, Berlin and New York, in all of it’s f*&#ed up glory!!! A celebration of Freedom and life and the ever-looming clock of mortality,” said Octavio Campos.

Hierarchy of the Lost Children Cult and Ritual Experience
(Note: Involves full nudity.)
January 31, 2014, from 9:00PM to 11:00PM
February 1, 2014, from 6:00PM to 9:00PM
O Cinema Wynwood, 90 NW 29 Street, Miami, FL
FEE: $25 for Indie Film Club Miami members/$35 non-members
The secretive HIERARCHY OF THE LOST CHILDREN cult will open itself to Miami audiences, with an immersive event that challenges your beliefs through all of your senses. Take part in demonstrations of the cult’s recruitment techniques. Dig deeper into the cult’s secrets through interactive side missions. Witness a rare initiation ritual. Watch the feature film that reacts to the audience in real time and changes with each screening. Resist if you can, but one of you will join us. Created by Mark Harris, a writer, software architect and filmmaker focused on immersive and interactive storytelling, who is currently a partner in the immersive entertainment studio Murmur.

PBS POV Digital Story Hackathon Story Hack
Friday, Jan 31, 2014 – Sunday, Feb 2, 2014
The Lab Miami, 400 NW 26 St, Miami, FL
FEE: $10 individuals/ $35 for groups
PBS POV Digital, television’s longest-running showcase of independent nonfiction film, will host a Story Hack Workshop. The workshop precedes a two-day weekend Story Hack, where seven creative groups compete for the chance to get funded.

TAKE 5 Short Film Contest FREE Outdoor Screening and Bike-In
January 31, 2014, 7:00 PM
O Cinema, 90 NW 29 Street, Miami, FL
FEE: FREE and open to the public
The 15 top finalist of TAKE 5, a short film contest that encouraged South Florida residents to rant and rave about Miami, will showcase final entries for a chance to win a $1,000 cash prize and an Indie Film Club Miami membership.

First Annual FILM WALKâ„¢
February 1, 2014, from 6:00PM to 10:00PM
FEE: FREE and open to the public
The first annual FILM WALK™ is a community building initiative that takes place throughout various locations off NW 2nd Ave between 29th and 24th Street in Wynwood. Interactive exhibits, performances and screenings by South Florida’s film festivals and community organizations come together for this celebration of visual storytelling.

A Vincent Moon Retrospective
February 1, 2014, from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Miami Beach Cinematheque, 1130 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139
FEE: $12
OKO, Carnets de Russie/The Other Russia is a series of short films shot in Russia in 2012, focusing on the music of the ethnic minorities of this huge land. Far from the clichés we tend to have about the country, the films uncover rare music from the Caucasus republics of Ossetia, Chechnya, Dagestan, as well as from the Buddhist land of Kalmykia and the northern republic of Karelia. Vincent Moon will appear live through SKYPE for the Q&A at the end of the screening. His first visit to Miami in June 2014, will complete the retrospective and will culminate with a master class.

The Interactive New Technology Playground
February 1- 2, 2014, from 11AM to 5PM
Rubell Family Collection, 95 NW 29 Street, Miami, FL
FEE: Free and open to the public
Curated by Midtown, Video, the Interactive Tech Playground is a new and original way to exhibit new technology, created for the content producers of tomorrow. It is a truly immersive experience for the attendees, including a live set, with actors and art objects. Includes exhibitors such as Sony, Arri/Alexa, Schneider Optics, Canon, Kessler Cranes, Manfrotto, etc.

The Skype Show or See You in August
February 1-2, 2014 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM
FEE: $25 for Indie Film Club Miami and Miami Light Project members; $35 for non-members
In November of 2010, Jody Christopherson and Michael de Roos formed the indie-folk-beatbox-rock band Greencard Wedding in Crown Height Brooklyn. In December of 2012, Michael’s visa ran out. He moved back to Holland and Jody and Michael discovered they couldn’t harmonize via Skype. But they could write a play. And music. . . and maybe get an artist visa. This transmedia musical is an exploration of the ways technology can enable us to transcend boundaries, uniting artists with each other and their audience. There is also cake. (Performed in English.)

3-Day Master Class with Digital Image Creator Philip Bloom: Making the Eco Doc
February 3, 2014 through February 5, 2014, from 9:00AM to 8:00PM
The Betsy South Beach, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
FEE: $1199 (holiday rate before December 24, 2013)
Philip Bloom, British filmmaker and one of the world’s best digital image creators, leads a three-day master class, Make the Eco Doc. Limited to 24 pre-selected participants, the group will be shooting and editing their own narrative eco documentary short. Presented in partnership with the Love the Everglades activist group, the hosted excursion will include a shuttle bus and an airboat ride into the world heritage site and home of 36 different threatened species, The Everglades, a wildlife haven and a home of the Miccosukee Tribe. For more, visit: http://bit.ly/1edDxG6

The Journal of Insomnia, an Interactive Experience presented by the National Film Board of Canada
Saturday, February 1, 2014, 6:00-9:00PM
O Cinema, 90 NW 29 Street, Miami, Fl
The Net never sleeps. It is always daytime somewhere—and nighttime somewhere else. The Internet is insomnia. A Journal of Insomnia invites insomniacs to collaborate in a web-based reflection on what keeps them up at night. This interactive documentary offers an utterly original encounter with a disorder that affects one in three people in the developed world. In September 2012, insomniacs around the world began sharing their stories on nfb.ca/insomnia. Thousands have contributed webcam testimonies, written accounts and original artwork—material that forms the heart of A Journal of Insomnia. The National Film Board of Canada will summon us to an appointment with sleeplessness that provides arresting new perspectives on contemporary existence and the anxiety that so often underscores our days—and our nights.

Individual tickets to FilmGate Interactive are now on sale with upgrade package options that range from Student ($60), All Access ($125), and a special Pink Kraken ($250) bundle. Package highlights include access to exclusive VIP and industry functions, an Indie Film Club Miami membership, a commemorative t-shirt and tote bag. For package details and restrictions, visit Film-gate.org.

FilmGate Interactive is made possible with the support of John S. and James L Knight Foundation, Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Department, Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority, Midtown Video, JTown.tv, Canon USA and Tropicult, to benefit Indie Film Club Miami. For up-to-date event details, visit visit Film-gate.org.

Bringing together cross-media’s leading international creators, thinkers and practitioners from across the fields of film, TV, interactive, online, mobile, gaming, publishing and live events, FilmGate Interactive will showcase the latest ideas and innovations of modern storytelling, audience engagement and business practices. A new type of storytelling, cross-media combines multiple layers and social integration together, producing a meta-narrative structure bigger in sum then the components of its parts. For more information visit, Film-Gate.org

Created for the next generation of filmmakers and immersive visual storytellers, Indie Film Club Miami is a not-for-profit organization that binds and strengthens the community through a variety of programs including monthly screenings, workshops, percolators, meet-ups, as well as production support. Through education, assistance, mentorships, partnerships and our interactive film and new technology conference FILMGATE Interactive, the Indie Film Club redefines Miami’s booming creative landscape. For more, visit IndieFilmClubMiami.com

Huthwaite Spin 2.0 Miami 1/13/14

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Huthwaite SPIN 2.0 Miami
Monday, 01/13/2014 – 08:00 am – 05:00 pm
logoMiami Airport Marriott
1201 NW LeJeune Road,
Miami, Florida 33126
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $1,695

SPIN® 2.0 is a practical, hands-on program developed from Huthwaite’s groundbreaking research into effective selling skills. Based on today’s best-validated models for selling, the program uses an innovative design that not only develops selling skills, but provides the tools needed for ongoing reinforcement.

SPIN® 2.0 teaches salespeople to uncover implied needs (statements by the customer of problems, difficulties, and dissatisfactions) and to develop them into explicit needs (specific customer statements of wants or desires). Explicit needs are the only basis for a sale.

Salespeople will learn how to uncover customer business problems and develop those needs they best meet, present their offerings with high impact, avoiding “feature dumps” and discounting, differentiate their offerings from the competition, even in a commodity environment, win business without discounting, and make credible sales calls at senior executive levels.

Entrepreneurs Forum & Expo 11/19/13

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Entrepreneurs Forum & Expo
Tuesday, 11/19/2013 – 03:00 pm – 07:00 pm
zoomscreencapCrown Center Executive Plaza
1451 W Cypress Creek Rd #300,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Completely free event featuring presenters from Small Business Admin, Sunshine Health Care (1 of 7 approved Florida Affordable Healthcare Act/Obamacare plans), Office Depot, plus a dozen more. Mini-workshops on spying on your competition’s marketing tactics, financial planning, marketing, developing your business, etc.

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of WebCongress Miami 2013 at James L. Knight International Center on 11/7/13 – 11/8/13

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of WebCongress Miami 2013 at James L. Knight International Center on Thursday, November 7th and Friday, November 8, 2013.

About WebCongress:
 “WebCongress is a Digital Marketing Event covering Technical Innovations. It will attract web professionals and media from all over Europe, and Latin- America. We have one principal goal: teaching online marketing strategies by involving leading companies in the industry. Our core business is a leading event in terms of tech & digital marketing recognized by its high quality content and fascinating speakers. Each year it’s organized in different cities in Spain and in the world such as San Francisco, Miami, Bogota and Amsterdam. More than 10.000 people come together to be inspired, be educated and do business on a global scale. A general impression of WebCongress looks as follows: 1) inspirational and strategic conferences – 2) intensive training with workshops – 3) the most famous WebParty, the ideal place for networking with attendees, keynote speakers, and conference teachers. At WebCongress you will learn from conferences and workshops. The agenda list topics such as, SEO, Link building, Blog Marketing, WordPress, Email Marketing, Ecommerce, Video Marketing, SEM, Community Management, Social Media Marketing, Apps, Mobile and more.”

To see more of  Anthony Jordon‘s  work go to his flickr page or his facebook page.

10th Annual Leadership Luncheon 11/20/13

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10th Annual Leadership Luncheon
Wednesday, 11/20/2013 – 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: $150.00

The Commonwealth Institute will host its 10th annual Leadership Luncheon to celebrate women in business and spotlight their success as leaders in the workplace. The luncheon will take place on November 20th from noon to 2 p.m. at Jungle Island in the Treetop Ballroom, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL.

Speaking at the luncheon is Sarah Robb O’Hagan who was named the first president of Equinox in 2012. Guests will enjoy an inspiring conversation with Sarah on how women in executive and managerial positions can improve their businesses and balance their busy lives. Leading the discussion with O’Hagan at the Leadership Luncheon is Katie Kempner, creator and host of the on-line show “Perspectives with Katie Kempner” and Executive Director of Global Communications at CP+B.

Infinite Wisdom Conference 11/17/13

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Infinite Wisdom Conference
Sunday, November 17, 2013, 8:00am until 9:00pm
erwh5fHotel Deauville
6701 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL
Register Online

Premium Health Conference featuring amazing Speakers / Bestseller Authors in the fields of Nutrition, yoga, spirituality, wellness and music & supporter of Camillus House http://www.camillus.org/

Gabriel Cousens MD
at 70 years , is the picture of enduring radiant health. 
He has cultivated his health through a lifestyle he now shares with audiences around the world. Listen as Dr
Cousens shares his wisdom in how to integrate into your lifestyle the components of enduing radiant health. Dr Gabriel Cousens , MD. is the author of the “Conschious Eating” used in naturopathic schools and vegan educational centers around the wold, Rainbow Green Live Food Coisine, a health manuela with recipes anyone can learn, Spiritual Nutrition a guide for your Spiritual Nutrition a guide for your spiritual health , Depression Free for Life, There is Cure for Diabetes and Creating Peace by Being Peace. 
This seminar will feature topics and subjects from each of these works and provide you with a multitude of information that will enable you to begin or enhance your healthy eating life style. 
the seminar will be followed by Q7A session so please have your questions ready and be prepared for some enlightening answers!
http://www.drcousens.com/

Marcela Tobal Benson M.A.
What Do we eat now ?
Display of a healthful kitchen must have , and a practical demonstration of fermented almond cheese , French sauerkraut, spiced farm fresh grape tomatoes. Black Forest truffle! Lick your fingers and roar with radiant health.
http://www.lovepeaceandvegetables.com/

Val Silidker MS
Deep Ecologist Val Silidker invites us to explore our intimate connection with the world around us and the common threads that weave us together in the web of life. Through a combination of experiential exercises, meditation and inquiry, merging deep ecology with philosophy and spirit, she challenges our perceptions, deepens our understanding of ourselves and creates a sacred space to explore the depth of our compassion and deepest desires. As we learn to recognize how profoundly connected we are to everything and everyone around us, our sense of self expands and awakens in authenticity, providing us with the insight and strength to move forward in our individual healing and the healing of our world.
http://www.InspiredLifeWorkshops.org/

Wendi Klein Blum 
Creating Your Love Story, 
Thoughts, Beliefs and Manifesting Your Soul Mate
Many people get stuck in regret, anger or disappointment from a past relationship holding them back from moving forward in their life into a more fulfilling one. You deserve to be happy in love, first with your awesomeness and then with someone that knocks your socks off (if that is what you choose). Wendi’s Manifesting Love Program helps you clear blocked energy, remove negative vibes, and activate your own inner power of love.

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23rd Annual Florida Venture Captial Conference 1/28/14-1/29/14

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23rd Annual Florida Venture Captial Conference
Tuesday, 01/28/2014 – 01/29/2014 08:30 am – 02:00 pm
florida-venture-forum-logo3The Hyatt Regency Hotel Orlando
9801 International Drive,
Orlando, Florida 32819
Webpage Link
Cost: $549 for the first conference attendee, $275 per person for each additional attendee, plus a $275 booth fee; General Attendees from $549 to $649.

The Florida Venture Forum, a statewide support group for venture capitalists and entrepreneurs, is inviting company executives with mid-to-later-stage, Florida-based companies to apply to present their company pitches before investors and venture capitalists at the 2014 Florida Venture Capital Conference. The conference takes place from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2014, to 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando (formerly the Peabody), 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819.

SIME MIA 2013 during Art Basel 12/3/13-12/4/13

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SIME MIA 2013 during Art Basel
simemiaDecember 3, 2013, 9am- 8pm
New World Symphony
500 17th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139

December 4, 9am- 6pm
LAB Miami & LightBox
3301 NE 1st Ave, #115
Miami, FL 33137
Tickets: $799
Purchase Online
Discount Tickets of $599 (limited to two tickets per purchase) available until October 31. Use code: MIAVIP

SIME MIA will rock Art Basel! And we need you and every other amazing entrepreneur, technologist and creative thinker in Miami to join us. Our goal is to become Miami’s coolest and most amazing digital conference, bridging technology with the art world during Art Basel.

SIME MIA will bring together the ideas and innovations of hundreds of leading global entrepreneurs from Europe, the United States and Latin America. We will be discussing matters that are at the forefront of the industry on a global scale. Topics like design thinking, big data, venture capital and artificial intelligence. We will also examine current trends that affect people’s work and life including context aware services like Google Glass, the digital transformation of our cities and the rise of Miami as an emerging innovation hub.

Confirmed attendees so far include executives from leading companies such as Google, 500 Startups, Pearson, Viacom, Telefonica, Nokia, GigaOm, Globant, DMGT International, Univision, NBC, Facebook, Scopely, NXTP Labs, and hundreds more. Speaker Spotlight: Martin Varsavsky

From Garage to Global 11/7/13

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From Garage to Global
Thursday, 11/07/2013 – 05:30 pm – 08:00 pm
Greenberg Traurig
333 SE 2nd Avenue, 44th ,
Miami, Florida 33131
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $60 for non-members

The Florida Venture Forum and Nair & Co. will present a business education program with a panel discussion led by international experts to discuss the most effective positioning and steps for companies considering international expansion. The event titled, “From Garage to Global: The Right Way to Expand Internationally,” will focus on how to penetrate and establish a sound foothold in emerging but volatile growth markets such as China, India and Latin America. Tickets are $45 for Florida Venture Forum members and $60 for non-members.

5th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit 11/7/13-11/8/13

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5th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit
Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 8:30 AM – Friday, November 8, 2013 at 6:00 PM
Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Register Online

Congressional Town Hall
Thursday, November 7, 7:00-8:30 pm

We are very pleased to present a Coastal Communities Congressional Town Hall, free of charge and open to the public, during the Summit. Members of Congress from Florida and other coastal states will share their views on the challenges of sea level rise and climate change and discuss what the federal government is doing to help local communities address the impacts and plan for the future.

The Town Hall will take place on Thursday, November 7, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the Floridian Ballroom. Doors will open at 6:30 pm.

Although the Town Hall is free, registration is required. Please select the “Congressional Town Hall ONLY” option from the ticket types above and proceed through the registration process. There is a limit of four (4) tickets per registration. Each member of your party will need to bring his/her printed ticket and photo ID to the event.

Parking in the Convention Center garage will be free with validation.

Regional Climate Leadership Summit
Thursday, November 7 – Friday, November 8

Broward County and the City of Fort Lauderdale, in collaboration with the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact, are very pleased to host the Fifth Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit on November 7 and 8, 2013.

Join elected officials, federal agency representatives, experts from local governments, scientists, nonprofit and business leaders to review regional progress, connect with other leaders from within the region and beyond, and chart a path forward for Southeast Florida.

NOTE: Summit registrants wishing to attend the Congressional Town Hall do NOT need to register separately. You will be asked if you plan to attend during the registration process.

Highlights of this year’s Summit will include:
Congressional Town Hall (see above)
Workshop on innovative tools for local adaptation
Panel featuring local officials from the Northeast and mid-Atlantic discussing recovery from Superstorm Sandy
Panel highlighting federal agency leadership on climate issues
Many other panels and speakers

GRAMMY FutureNOW 10/25/13

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GRAMMY FutureNOW
Friday, 10/25/2013 – 10:30 am – 05:00 pm
FutureNOWBlastW150Miami-Dade College – North Campus
11380 NW 27th Ave,
Miami, Florida 33167
More Info Link
Cost: Members = Free, Non-Members = $100

Taking place on Friday, October 25th from 10:30am-5:30pm. This day-long event will consist of a combination of panels and TED-style keynote speakers/interviews. This event will provide both a professional education and networking opportunity for our Recording Academy members in addition to recruitment opportunities of both regular and GRAMMY U membership.

Register at: www.flavorus/GRAMMYFutureNOWFLA

Recording artist/DJ/producer, audio specialist for AVID Greg Chin; Latin GRAMMY®-winning recording artist Daddy Yankee; Chair, Music Media & Industry Department, Frost School of Music, University of Miami Serona Elton, Esq.; VP/co-founder, Winter Music Conference Bill Kelly; COO, Eusonia Records/owner, Infinite Icon Enterprises/producer/engineer/songwriter James McKinney; recording artist/SiriusXM and VHI TV & radio personality Monie Love; producers/engineers/owners of Morrisound Recording, Tampa Jim Morris and Tom Morris; DJ/producer Jen Mozenter of The Jane Doze; GRAMMY®-nominated producer (Alicia Keys, Miguel, Amy Winehouse) and EVP of A&R & Production, Sony Music Salaam Remi; VP of A&R, Atlantic Records Steve Robertson; DJ/producer Claire Schlissel of The Jane Doze; founder and CEO, Electric Love Productions LLC Jason Shaw; co-founder, klangbox.fm and Nightdrive Miami Laura Sutnick; principal, POPGarage, former EVP/GM, MTV Tr3s José Tillán; and co-founder, Whitesmith Entertainment, Readymade Records & Dreamfuel.Me Emily White.

This GRAMMY professional education signature event, presented by The Recording Academy® Florida Chapter is a day-long seminar featuring two keynote interviews with Daddy Yankee and Salaam Remi as well as three panels: Life at 140 BPM: Current Topics in EDM, In Studio: 500 Series Module Shootout and From Indie To Major: Finding Success In The DIY Era, with insights and innovations from more than a dozen powerful music industry influencers.

Fashion Designers Expo Florida 10/3/13-10/5/13

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Fashion Designers Expo Florida
October 3 – 5
Sofitel Miami Luxury Hotel
5800 Blue Lagoon Drive
Miami, FL 33126  
www.fashiondesignersexpo.com

Fashion Designers Expo Florida® (FDE Florida) excitingly announces their affiliation with the World Fashion Organization® seeking the best emerging talent from all over the Sunshine State. The phenomenal schedule of events for this Emerging Industry Fashion Week takes place at the Sofitel Miami Luxury Hotel on Thursday October 3 – 5. FDE Florida announces their NEW Top 5 Under 40 Rising ICONS of the Fashion Industry!

The opening night will be a special invite-only night filled with Fashionable PINK Fun!” Friday evening’s fashion show with complimentary wine and hors d’oeurves will be poolside with up and coming luxurious swimwear collections featuring ADORO by Top Model and Designer Maytee Martinez of NUVO TV’s Ms Model Latina. Both days build anticipation for the “cause-focused and entertaining” FDE Florida Fall Runway Shows on Saturday October 5 making it the BIG Finale. FDE Florida has selected designers from all scopes of the industry to represent “Who’s NEXT in Fashion!” This 3-day event will be filled with Fashion and Philanthropy.

FDE Florida and non-profit Let the Runway Meet the Cause, Inc. (LRMC), are calling all Fashion Industry Professionals, Politicians, Celebrities, Socialites, News Anchors, Athletes, Radio Personalities, Press|Media, Bloggers, and Florida Residents to support the rising fashion talent in your community as well as supporting B.i.o.n.i.c. Girls, Inc. for Breast Cancer Awareness. B.i.o.n.i.c. Girls, Inc. is a hands on community service organization that provides practical assistance to Survivors during the treatment process; grocery shopping, cleaning, errands, etc. It’s the practical things that many larger Breast Cancer organizations overlook.

There will be special guest appearances and live performances. Kids in the community will also hit the runway ROCK PINK in support of the cause!

Designers include: Gary Destin Collection, Designer Jennifer Lopez, Kri8ed, Favala Designs, Rochate Re’Design, and more TBA.

Sponsors include: Sofitel Miami Luxury Hotel, World Fashion Organization, AVER Productions, JewelMint.com, VisitFlorida.com, An Amazing Cupcake, HLPR Group, and Let the Runway Meet the Cause, Inc.

A Nutritional Strategy for Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease 10/18/13

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A Nutritional Strategy for Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
Friday, 10/18/2013 – 11:30 am –
headshotFlorida International University, MARC Pavilion
11200 SW 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33199
RSVP Link
Cost: Free!

New research shows that Alzheimer’s disease may be prevented, at least to a substantial degree, with changes to diet and lifestyle. Join us for the 14th Annual Joan and Harry B. Smith Lecture Series as Dr. Barnard returns to campus to shed light on what you can do to help lower your risk in developing Alzheimer’s. Highly anticipated each October, the Joan & Harry B. Smith Lecture Series was endowed by the Smiths to highlight key issues affecting the quality of our lives and features experts in their respective fields. Previous topics have included nutrition, ADHD and noise abatement.

Sustainable Authentic Florida Conference in Miami Beach 10/23/13-10/25/13

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Sustainable Authentic Florida Conference in Miami Beach
sustainableauthenticfloridaOctober 23-25
1st day, Wed., 10/23 at Art Deco Welcome Center (sessions noon-5pm)
2nd day, Thurs, 10/24 at Colony Theatre on Lincoln Road (sessions 9am-5pm)
4th Day, Friday, 10/25 at MB Botanical Gardens (sessions 9am-1pm)
More Info

Attend the Sustainable Authentic Conference, October 23-25, 2013 in Miami Beach. The conference will bring together leaders from Greater Miami and throughout Florida to examine the work in preservation/conservation, arts and culture, green building/sustainability practices, economic development and quality of life.

Conference themes:
How has the 35-year-old story of creatively inspired economic renewal of Miami Beach influenced the Mia mi mainland and elsewhere in Florida?
What becomes the metro Miami narrative when viewed through 2,000 years of history from the Miami Circle to Art Basel?
At a time when Florida’s main markets for tourism and investment grow increasingly urban, place-focused and creative driven, how might urban Florida better tell its own authentic story?

Views on the Miami Metro Narrative, featuring: Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, FAIA, principal, Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company
Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk FAIA is a global practitioner of smart growth, sustainable development, community planning, and a founding board member of the New Urbanism, already in 1993, the year of the movement’s founding, characterized by The New York Times as “the most important phenomenon to emerge in American architecture in the post Cold War era.”

Join the inquiry. Improve our outlook. Improve Florida.
Register today
Spread the word
Attend and engage
Members of local co-sponsoring organizations are eligible for a special three day conference rate of $125, including the entire program, hosted meals and special offerings and events. Register via Paypal

Meet the Cast of Nat Geo WILD’s “Fish Tank Kings” As They Showcase The Innovative Neptune Tank At MACNA 8/30/13 – 9/1/13

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Meet the Cast of Nat Geo WILD’s “Fish Tank Kings” As They Showcase The Innovative Neptune Tank At MACNA
Friday, 08/30/2013 – 09/01/2013 08:00 am – 07:00 pm
ftkWestin Diplomat Hotel
3555 South Ocean Drive,
Hollwood, Florida 33019
Webpage Link
Cost: $130 for all three days-Friday to Sunday; $60 for Friday- single day passes; $60 Saturday-single day passes; $40 Sunday- single day passes

Living Color Aquariums (www.livingcolor.com), the global industry leader in the design and manufacturing of iconic custom aquariums and stars of Nat Geo WILD’s international reality TV show, “Fish Tank Kings,” is proud to showcase its Neptune Tank and other exhibits at this year’s national Marine Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA).

About MACNA 2013:
MACNA is a combination of several events. It is an educational symposium where people can attend lectures from industry leaders, conservationists, authors, and scientists. It is also a trade show where hobbyists can buy the hottest new corals and see new cutting edge equipment. Attendees can also give their feedback to manufacturers.

Private Banking Latin America – Americas Family Office Forum conference 11/20/13-11/21/13

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Private Banking Latin America – Americas Family Office Forum conference
Wednesday, 11/20/2013 – 11/21/2013 08:00 am – 06:00 pm
downloadThe Trump International Beach Resort
18001 Collins Ave.,
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
Webpage Link
Cost: Until August 30, 2013: $1,980; From November 2, 2013: $2,420. Free for members of the news media

The conference will bring together more than 350 professionals from leading private banks, wealth management companies and more than 100 family offices and HNWIs to network, solve problems and exchange ideas about topics ranging from family governance, asset allocation and wealth management best practices.
The conference agenda will focus on the buy-side dynamics of the private banking and wealth management ecosystem and bring together a diverse line-up of speakers including entrepreneurs, ex-fraudsters, mega multi-family offices and single families including keynote speakers such as renowned hedge fund guru Hari Hariharan and reformed ex-con artist Frank Abagnale, the subject of the hit movie ‘Catch Me If You Can’. The conference will feature an interactive format Including roundtables, 1-2-1 sessions and social networkers.

Use Your Mind, Not Your Body, a Teen Pregnancy Prevention Conference 8/24/13

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Use Your Mind, Not Your Body, a Teen Pregnancy Prevention Conference
Saturday, 08/24/2013 – 08:30 am – 04:00 pm
Youth_ConferenceSignature Grand
6900 W State Road 84 ,
Davie, Florida 33317
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

OIC of South Florida and its teen pregnancy prevention program are proud to announce the “Use Your Mind, Not Your Body,” Teen Pregnancy Prevention Conference, Saturday August 24th, 2013 from 8:30am to 4:00pm at the Signature Grand in Davie, Fla. Attendance is FREE. A celebrity speaker will be announced soon. Central themes for the conference include Developing Positive Self Images, Media & The Adolescent Mind, Strategies for Healthy Relationships and Family Strengthening.

“This conference and our ongoing campaigns all support our chief agenda which is maximizing youth opportunities for success. The conference helps us gather South Florida youth, parents and community stakeholders and teachers in one place which allows us to discuss the topics together, from pupil to professor to parent. The importance of this event is to connect, equip and empower youth to take ownership for their decisions and for parents and community stakeholders to understand their role in developing today’s youth,” said Arlene Connelly, Division Director Youth & Family Services, OIC of South Florida. Programming for the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Conference will include The Adolescent Brain, 7 Principles of Healthy Relationships, Cyber Safety, Condom Skills Integration and Disadvantage is Not Destiny to name a few.

Registration is FREE and must be completed by August 15th, 2013. Click on this link to register > http://www.eventbrite.com/event/7448411399

National Black Chamber of Commerce Convention 7/24/13-7/26/13

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National Black Chamber of Commerce Convention
304July 24-26
Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach
2800 South Ocean Boulevard
Palm Beach, FL 33480 
www.nationalbcc.org
www.fashiondesignersexpo.com

Couture House Fashion Show by Fashion Designers Expo Florida

National Black Chamber of Commerce Fashion Show by FDE Florida.
All Designers, Vendors, and Models interested in participating please email Karine Melissa directly at kmelissa.fde@gmail.com.

Opportunities include:
Wednesday July 24th
Opening Reception on the Roof Top at Roxy’s Pub
Hosted by Sharon Carpenter from VH1’s The Gossip Game
Red Carpet Celebrities, Press, and NBCC Professionals

Thursday July 25th
The Couture House Show (Professional setting at the Four Seasons Resort during the convention with Investors and NBCC Professionals)
Hosted by Fashion Mogul J.Alexander Martin Co-Founder of FUBU

There are only a few spaces available for this professional showing. Please contact Karine Melissa today to participate. Email directly to kmelissa.fde@gmail.com

“Made to Conquer” Business Empowerment Conference 7/6/13

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“Made to Conquer” Business Empowerment Conference
Saturday, 07/06/2013, 09:00 am – 02:00 pm
julyconference1Hampton Inn
7801 SW 6th Street,
Plantation, Florida 33324
Webpage Link

This Business conference will give people a better understanding on four aspects of Business owning :”How to take your business from Zero to Profitable”, “How to Discover the traits and habits of a successful mind”, How to go in inspired and come out empowered” and “Learning how to succeed in your field while networking with the best” by four talented speakers.

WebCongress Miami 11/7/13

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WebCongress Miami
Thursday, 11/07/2013, 08:30 am –
LOGO-WEBCONGRESS-ROJOJames L. Knight Center
400 SE Second Ave. ,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link

WebCongress is a tech event organized each year for startups, entrepreneurs & businesses where we talk about latest digital trends, social media, mobile & online marketing. You’ll learn and get inspired by conferences, workshops and networking.

Festivals On Fire 1st Annual Conference & Exhibition 6/20/13

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Festivals On Fire 1st Annual Conference & Exhibition
festivalJune 20, 8:30-10:30 AM 
Jungle Island 
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL 33132  
www.festivalsmiami.com
www.facebook.com/gmfea  
Members $35          (Guests $35)
Non-Members $85  (Guests $35)  
Purchase Tickets Online

"Festivals On Fire" Conference & Exhibition will provide event planning professionals the chance to learn about products & services to help their festival or event exceed its goal, network with other industry professionals and attend informative and cutting-edge workshops.
 
GMFEA’s “Festivals On Fire” Conference & Exhibition will provide event planning professionals the chance to:  
learn about new vendors’ products & services to enhance their festival or event in the exhibit hall
network with other industry professionals 
attend workshops on sponsorship strategies
 
Ticket Price Includes:
Access to all workshop sessions featuring presentations from industry leaders, a continental breakfast, trade show floor exhibits and entertainment, reception and networking lunch with performance showcase. 
 
Event Schedule:
9:00-10:00am     Registration / Continental Breakfast
9:00am                Trade Show Opens
10:00-10:45am   Workshop 1 
11:00-11:45am   Workshop 2 
12.00-1:00pm     Networking Reception
1:00pm                 Trade Show Closes
1:00-2:30pm        Lunch / Performance Showcase

MBA Orientation Florida National University 6/12/13

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MBA Orientation Florida National University
Wednesday, 06/12/2013, 06:30 pm – 08:00 pm
MBA_Orientation_flyer_june-12MBA Orientation
4425 W. Jose Regueiro (20th) Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33012
Webpage Link

Florida National University will be hosting an MBA Orientation on Wednesday, June 12th, 2013.

The orientation will be held from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the University’s Hialeah Campus which is located at 4425 W. Jose Regueiro (20th) Ave., Hialeah, FL 33012.

The MBA Orientation is open to anyone who is interested in advancing their career in business.

For further information, please refer to the attached flyer or call the Office of Graduate Admissions at 305-821-3333 extension 1016.

Creative Writing Classes At The Center For Liteature and Theatre at MDC 6/6/13, 7/27/13

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Creative Writing Classes At The Center For Liteature and Theatre at MDC
Thursday, 06/06/2013, 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
writersThe Center At Miami Dade College
401 N.E. Second Avenue, Suite 4102 (Building 4, 1st Floor),
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

Register for New Creative Writing Courses at The Center for Literature and Theatre@Miami Dade College!
The Center’s non-credit creative writing classes give aspiring writers the opportunity to receive critique and encouragement from published authors with extensive teaching experience. For more information visit our website at: http://www.flcenterlitarts.com/site/programs/writing/creative-writing.html

Summer 2013 Course Offerings
Thursdays: June 6 to June 27
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Registration $90
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
Summer Short Shorts: A Flash Fiction Workshop with David Beaty

Wednesdays: June 19 to July 24
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Registration $125
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
Writing Popular Fiction with Kristi Cook

Saturdays: July 6 to July 27
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Registration $125
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
The Building Blocks of Fiction with Kristi Cook (Summer Class for Talented Teen Writers)

Courses offered at Coral Gables outreach locations:
Saturdays: July 6 to July 27
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Registration $100
Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables
The Poets’ Place with Adrian Castro

SAE institute Miami presents Beat Camp for Aspiring Rap/Hip Hop Professionals 5/17/13

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SAE institute Miami presents “Beat Camp” for Aspiring Rap/Hip Hop Professionals
Saturday, 05/17/2013, 02:00 pm – 07:00 pm
beatcampsiteSAE Institute Miami
16051 W. Dixie Hwy, Suite #200,
North Miami Beach, Florida 33160
Webpage Link

If you’re an hip hop or r&b engineer, artist, or producer, you can’t afford to miss “Beat Camp”!

“Beat Camp” (Friday, 5/17 and Saturdayk, 5/18) is an essential first-step for aspiring music professionals who want to turbocharge their careers. The education and networking opportunities for participants will be incredible, and will allow anyone who’s serious about working in the music business to make huge strides in their professional journeys.

“Beat Camp” will feature classroom discussions on:

• producer branding
• management
• A&R meeting simulations
• studio techniques
• networking/brand building strategies
• songwriter-producer synergy
• sampling
• live mixing sessions

Each seminar will be led by professional producers and engineers with major credits and experience, including such stars as Gorilla Tek, Streetrunner, Symbolyc One aka S1, DJ Blackout, Illmind, The Renegades, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, and more!

Evening “Beat Camp” activities will include the iStandard Producer Showcase, Celebrity Beat Cyphers, and Impromptu Beat Battles. There will also be vendor demos, raffles, and other special events throughout the weekend.

Florida Supercon 2013 7/4/13-7/7/13

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Florida Supercon 2013
fscThursday, July 4: 11:00am – 3:00am
Friday, July 5: 10:00am – 3:00am
Saturday, July 6: 10:00am – 3:00am
Sunday, July 7: 10:00am – 3:00am.
The MACC
711 NW 72nd Ave
Miami, FL 33126.
www.floridasupercon.com
Tickets start at $25 in advance and $30 at the door

South Florida’s Largest Comic Book, Anime, Animation, Video Game, Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Pop Culture Convention
Over 350 Guests including George Takei, Adam Baldwin, The stars of The Walking Dead, The stars of Comic Book Men, 20th Anniversary Power Rangers Reunion, and some of the biggest names from the world of Comic Books, Anime, Animation and Science Fiction descend on Miami 4th of July weekend

Florida Supercon returns for four full days of fun. The eight year old event is South Florida’s largest geek event, and will be attended by upwards of 20,000 fans and features over 350 comic book, film, television, stage, music, and anime guests. There will be over 1,000 events, including celebrity Q&A’s, industry panels, writing workshops, video game tournaments, bands, dance parties, cosplay contests, cosplay photo shoots, Florida Super Championship Wrestling, and much more! This year’s music festival will feature over 50 national and local bands. Florida Supercon is the largest cosplay event in South Florida, with thousands of cosplayers in attendance, offering dozens of events and competitions.

Just some of the over 350 guests already announced include:
George Takei – Star Trek (Mr. Sulu), Heroes (Kaito Nakamura)
Adam Baldwin – Firefly (Jayne Cobb), Chuck (John Casey)
Chandler Riggs – The Walking Dead (Carl Grimes)
Laurie Holden – Star of Walking Dead (Andrea), The X-Files (Marita Covarrubias)
Jason David Frank – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Tommy, The Green Ranger)
Al Plastino – Legendary Artist of Superman and Batman, Co-Creator of Supergirl
Dave Gibbons – Legendary Artist and Co-Creator of The Watchmen, Give Me Liberty
The Comic Book Men – Stars from AMC’s Comic Book Men
Andrew Hussie – Creator of Homestuck, MS Paint Adventures
Jeremy Shada – Star of Adventure Time (Finn), Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Robin)
Hynden Walch – Star of Adventure Time (Princess Bubblegum), Teen Titans (Starfire)
Veronica Taylor – Star of Pokemon (Ash Ketchum), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (April O’Neil)
MC Frontalot and Green Jelly – Musical Headliners

Top Writers and Artists from the Comic Book industry, such as Olivier Coipel (Artist of The X-Men, The Avengers), Nick Cardy (Legendary Comic Book Artist of Teen Titans, Aquaman), Ron Garney (Artist of Spider-Man, Uncanny X-Force), Tony Harris (Artist of Starman, Ex Machina), Tony Bedard (Writer of Green Lantern, Blue Beetle), Allen Bellman (1940’s Captain America Artist), Georges Jeanty (Artist of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Braden Lamb (Artist of Adventure Time), Clay Mann (Artist of X-Men, Gambit), Rick Remender (Writer of Uncanny Avengers, Captain America), George Perez (Classic Artist of Superman, Teen Titans, Wonder Woman, The Avengers), Shelli Paroline (Artist of Adventure Time), Brad Walker (Artist of Superman, Guardians of the Galaxy, Green Lantern) and many more!

More stars of film and television, including Dichen Lachman (Dollhouse, Being Human, Last Resort), Traci Lords (Blade, First Wave), Theodus Crane (The Walking Dead), Travis Love (The Walking Dead), Erin Gray (Buck Rogers, Silver Spoons), Jim Kelly (Enter the Dragon), Priscilla Barnes (Three’s Company), Jett Lucas (Star Wars) and Jennifer Spence (Continuum, Stargate, The 4400).

More stars of Animation and Anime, including Richard Horvitz (Invader Zim), Brittany Karbowski (Soul Eater, Full Metal Alchemist), Gregg Berger (Transformers, G.I. Joe, Star Wars Clone Wars), Garry Chalk (Transformers, G.I. Joe), Dan Gilvezan (Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends, Transformers), Larry Kenney (Thundercats), Morgan Lofting (G.I. Joe, Transformers), Brina Palencia (One Piece, Spice and Wolf), Hal Rayle (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers, G.I. Joe), Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Venture Brothers), Eric Stuart (Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!) and Stephanie Young (Claymore, One Piece).

A very special 20th anniversary reunion of stars from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers w/ Jason David Frank (Tommy Oliver), Walter Jones (Zack Taylor), David Yost (Billy Cranston), Robert Axelrod (Lord Zedd), Barbara Goodson (Rita Repulsa) and Richard Horvitz (Alpha 5).

Wrestling Legends such as Sgt. Slaughter, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Raven, Kevin Sullivan and Greg Valentine.

Some of the highlight events include Q&A’s with each of our guests, the FSC Costume Competition (with over $3,750 in cash and prizes), Florida Super Championship Wresting, the FSC Masquerade Costume and Performance Competition ($1,000 Grand Prize), FSC Masquerade Ball – An Evening at the End of Time and Space (Dr. Who themed), Video Game Industry Workshops, VIP parties, Writer workshops and much, much more!

MIA Animation Conference and Festival 10/19/13

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MIA Animation Conference and Festival
Saturday, 10/19/2013, 09:00 am – 06:00 pm
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
6300 NW 7th Avenue,
Miami, Georgia 33150
Webpage Link
MIA Animation Conference & Festival
Mission

MIA Animation’s principal goal is to improve the informational exchange between students, educational institutions, and the industry; giving these target markets the opportunity to share their ideas, create an environment to facilitate students’ transition from university to industry, and bring new energy to the trade.

Description
MIA ANIMATION is an industry conference that focuses on Computer Animation, Gaming, Visual Effects and Motion Graphics, Film, Web Design and Visual Arts. We have brought world-renowned industry speakers that offer master classes along with software demos and multiple panels. It has been designed to be a forum for active networking and practical information exchange with strong commitment and emphasis in education while developing and nourishing new talent.

Art and Entertainment Summit 8/10/13

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Art & Entertainment Summit
Sunday, 08/10/2013, 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
South County Civic Center
16700 Jog Rd,
Delray Beach, Florida 33446
Facebook Link

One Day Only !
Unlimited access to Industry Professionals!
A showcase of the arts and the various careers and the range of opportunities the various industries offer.
This forum and subsequent breakout sessions will offer tips, strategies and shared knowledge of what skills and skill sets are needed to succeed, TRUE insider knowledge! Hollywood is coming to you, are you ready?

• Actors
• Movie & Music Producer
• Agent/ or Agency Representatives Managers
• Financers
• Script/Play Writers
• Poet/Author/Publishers
• Chefs
• Classical Music Musician/Conductors
• Visual artists /International Photographers
• Performance/Dancers

Known industry names /TBA June 1st!

BE INSPIRED BY THEIR STORIES
LEARN INSIDER SECRETS &
MAKE VALUABLE CONNECTIONS

SEATING IS LIMITED

BREAKFAST & LUNCH INCLUDED
(For First 100 R.S.V.P. ONLY)

Tickets In Advance:
$10 Adults || $5 Student
Day of :
$20 Adults || $10 Student

For Tickets and more Info: 561-894-4500 or info@globalbusinessdevelopmentcenter.com

The 4th Annual Impact Conference at Sustainatopia 4/17/13-4/19/13

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The 4th Annual Impact Conference at Sustainatopia
Wednesday, April 17th- Friday, April 19th, 2013
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Website
Agenda

More than 500 global thought leaders will be attending The 4th Annual Impact Conference @ Sustainatopia

This year Keynote and Plenary Speakers include Melissa Bradley of Tides Foundation, John Walker of RedLeaf Ventures, Mitchell Strauss of OPIC, Arrun Kapoor of SJF Ventures, Gustavo Arnavat of the Inter-American Development Bank and Jeffrey Hollender of Jeffrey Hollender Partners.
 
Sponsors include the Miami Beach Visitors & Convention Authority, BSD Consulting, Tides Foundation, Car2Go, Social Venture Network, Vkkyn, and a multitude of media outlets.
 
The Impact Conference is part of SUSTAINATOPIA 2013- Miami (www.sustainatopia.com) one of the world’s largest events regarding social, financial and environmental sustainability. SUSTAINATOPIA 2013- Miami will include over 50 individual events throughout Miami in film, art, music, eco-fashion, food, design, authors series, parties and conferences at many locations throughout Miami and attracts many thousands from around the world.

Women’s Success Summit VII 5/21/13

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Women’s Success Summit VII
Tuesday, 05/21/2013, 09:00 am – 06:00 pm
Womens-Success-Summit-VII-Promo-FlyerThe Light Box at Goldman Warehouse, Next to The Lab Miami
404 Northwest 26th Street ,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

Miami’s largest gathering of entrepreneurial women, renowned experts, and world-class speakers is back, featuring hands-on workshops, live interviews, attendee promotional opportunities, exhibitors, and the latest strategies for your success.

Annual Pubcon Regional SFIMA Summit 2013 5/14/13

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Annual Pubcon Regional SFIMA Summit 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Registration, Breakfast and Networking:   7:30 a.m.05-2013-Summit-thumb
Kickoff Keynote: 8:30 a.m.
Second Keynote: 1:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception: 5:00 p.m.
Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Nova Southeastern University
3100 Ray Ferraro Jr. Blvd.
Davie, Florida 33314
(Campus on 3200 S. University Dr.)
(Metered Garage Parking)
Register Online

This day-long event will explore the search and social  marketing mix:

  Register today to attend the premier social media and optimization conference to witness a strong lineup of session leaders and two keynote speakers. Listen as Rob Snell, managing partner at Snell Brothers, and Melanie Mitchell, Digitas senior VP and search marketing  practice lead, share modern ecommerce and optimization strategies that serve to keep your brand relevant.

Just the Facts:
• Strategic Social Media use can yield 30% more leads*
• Cultivating engaging niche content can boost organic traffic by 40%
• Optimized web content can double lead conversions

Schmoozing the Gatekeeper
Summit leaders understand that now more than ever, due in large part to social media, marketers must gain exposure and revenue through inbound tactics. Search-result pages today include more than just links, but videos, images, news, press releases, locations and reviews as well. These leaders are here to teach the art of digital schmoozing; as search engines are your gatekeepers to success.

5 Major Topics
1. Google Penguin algorithm – How to build links without breaking Google’s rules
2. SEO Agency and Campaign Management – Communication and support tactics to guarantee success with third party online marketing agencies
3. Community Building in a Social Marketing Age – What do members of your community expect and how do you keep the conversation going year after year?
4. SEM Hot Topics – Get up-to-date on the latest developments of paid search, enhanced campaigns, rules for landing pages, and advanced optimization tactics
5. Scaling Up with High Quality Content – How to create targeted blogs, webinars, whitepapers and websites.
* 2012 Search Marketing Benchmark Report

Industry Leaders At Miami Finance Forum CEO Power Breakfast Discuss Hedge Fund Investment Outlook For 2013 4/5/13

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Industry Leaders At Miami Finance Forum CEO Power Breakfast Discuss Hedge Fund Investment Outlook For 2013
Friday, 04/05/2013, 07:30 am – 09:30 am
MFF-LogoThe Ballroom at Conrad Miami
1395 Brickell Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33131
RSVP Link

MIAMI – April 2, 2013 – The Miami Finance Forum (MFF) will host a “CEO Power Breakfast” panel discussion titled, “Hedge Funds 2013 Outlook.” The panel, moderated by Carlos Deupi, MFF chairman and corporate attorney with Squire Sanders, will provide insight and guidance related to hedge fund investment outlooks for 2013. The event takes place at 7:30 a.m. Friday, April 5, at the Ballroom of Conrad Miami, 1395 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131.

Panelists will discuss a variety of key topics including: Today’s investment environment for hedge funds, strategies that worked well in 2012 and reasons to consider investing in hedge funds; impact of foreign markets on U.S. and worldwide investment; the most attractive emerging markets for investment; and the impact of new regulations on due-diligence practices for hedge funds.

Panel speakers include leaders and investment officials from top hedge funds and investment firms:

● Peter Young, President, Advanced Fund Administration
● Jesse Wachs, Portfolio Manager, Powell Investment Advisors
● Monique B. Goihman – Director, Collins Capital
● Jonathan Fischer, Forrestal Capital

Strategic Planning Workshop / Nonprofit Corporate Governance – Best Practices 5/22/13

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Strategic Planning Workshop / Nonprofit Corporate Governance – Best Practices
Wednesday, 05/22/2013, 08:30 am – 11:45 am
ColorLogo_cropped_1675x483Akerman Senterfitt
1 SE 3rd Ave (26th Central Conference Room),
miami, Florida 33131
RSVP Link

Strategic Planning Workshop

Revisiting or establishing a shared vision for your organization and developing a plan of action to get there is crucial to making your mission actionable. Attend this workshop and learn best practices for conducting a simplified, complete strategic planning session that allows you to set clear goals, measure your progress, and helps make a compelling case for funding.

Breakfast will be served at 8:30am

About the Facilitator
Esther Monzon Aguirre, President and Senior Project Manager, EV Services, Inc.

Ms. Monzon-Aguirre is widely regarded as one of the premier legislative advocates and community outreach professionals, with a reputation built upon keen attention to detail, advocacy expertise with a broad spectrum of real-world challenges solutions and relentless commitment to customer service. Recently, Ms. Monzon-Aguirre completed the reorganization of a 300 employee not-for-profit covering over 4,100 square miles of service area with an operation budget of $25 million. Additionally, Ms. Monzon-Aguirre is a Florida Supreme Court-certified County Court Mediator. This professional designation validates her substantial interpersonal skills and her ability to listen to others, the cornerstone of her history of reaching consensus on behalf of clients who find themselves in confrontational situations.

Non-Profit Corporate Governance- Best Practices

Wednesday, May 22, 10:30am-11:45am

The workshop topics will include: the legal constraints imposed by having 501(c)(3) status; minimizing exposure to personal liability as a director or officer; adhering to the “corporate formalities”; how to conduct self assessments of your nonprofit to insure compliance with all legal requirements; and, the adoption of improved “policies” that can improve corporate governance.

About the Facilitator

John Little, Community Economic Development Advocacy Director, Legal Services of Greater Miami

John Little was born and raised in upstate New York’s Hudson Valley. He received his B.A. Degree from the University of Alabama in 1969 followed by a stint teaching 7th and 8th grade science in Alabama’s rural “black belt”. Before attending law school he served as a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa. He received his J.D. degree from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1978. Upon graduation he was awarded a two year “community lawyering” fellowship through Howard University and was assigned to work with a small legal services program in north Alabama. Upon completion of the fellowship he worked for five years with Alabama Legal Services in their Tuscaloosa Regional Office. During that time he served numerous individual clients and helped to create a statewide community development initiative providing assistance to nonprofit corporations. In 1985 he began his present employment as a community development specialist attorney with Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. where he is responsible for providing free assistance to nonprofit corporations engaged in housing, economic and community development activities in ethnically diverse low income neighborhoods. He has experience in the legal aspects of real estate development, affordable housing, and small business issues.

Wednesday, May 22, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM

Akerman Senterfitt

1 SE 3rd Ave, 26th Central Conference Room

Miami, FL

Moonlight Tour and Yoga at Fairchild Tropical Garden 3/28/13

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Moonlight Tour & Yoga @ Fairchild Tropical Garden
Thursday, 03/28/2013, 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road ,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
Webpage Link

Gate Opens at 6:30 pm.
Free Yoga From 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Tram tours every hour and Free Yoga Class under the Moon.

For more information email Rosa: rosa@rinayoga.com or visit the following link: http://www.fairchildgarden.org/Events/?date=03-2013&eventID=808

GrowthCLUB 90-day Strategic Planning Creates Massive Results 3/29/13

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GrowthCLUB 90-day Strategic Planning Creates Massive Results
Friday, 03/29/2013, 08:30 am – 06:00 pm
The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link

You’ll leave this workshop with:

Energy, vision and focus for the next 90 days in your business
Take home strategies to build your profits right away
A ready-to-implement 90-day plan
Powerful confidence, leadership and decision making skills to take you and your business even further

GrowthCLUB 90-day Planning is your chance to step out of the business and get focused. We’ll work with you to map out a winning game plan for the next 90 days. Plus with proven strategies and expert training, you and your team will get back to your business with clear direction and new tools to achieve your goals faster.

Learn the proven strategies business owners have used in the last 90 days to increase profits, build winning teams and work fewer hours. Listen hard. Take notes. Then adapt & adopt to get them working for you.

Price: $495.00 for two, $95.00 for any additional guests

Bâoli Miami Music Conference 3/15/13

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Bâoli Miami Music Conference
Friday, 03/15/2013, 08:00 pm – 04:00 am
WMC-1Bâoli
1906 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach , Florida 33139
Webpage Link

Bâoli Miami Music Conference 2013 Lineup

3/15 DJ Nico de Andrea
3/18 DJ Michel Cleis
3/20 DJ Mitch LJ & DJ Tito
3/21 Jazzy Jeff & MC Mad Skill, Peven Everett, Danny Krivit, DJ Stacy Kidd, Hallex M & Mr V & GY & Barbara Tucker
3/22 DJ Jean Claude & DJ Nadav Vee
3/23 DJ Seth Troxler

iStrategy Miami 4/23/13

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iStrategy Miami
Tuesday, 04/23/2013, 08:45 am – 04:00 pm
image001-2Miami Airport Convention Center
777 N.W. 72nd Avenue ,
Miami, Florida 3326
Webpage Link

iStrategy combines keynote speakers, interactive workshops and live interviews to deliver a high-quality program for attendees. We are committed to providing a live social media experience, with a very active Twitter feed, live blogging, Facebook posts and Linkedin discussions as our attendees tend to be active in social media channels. In order to facilitate face-to-face networking opportunities, we offer coffee breaks, lunches and a drinks reception on the evening of the first day. Key note speaker Gary Tovar founder of “Cochella” will be kicking off the start of this anticipated event!

Philanthropy Miami: Toolkits and Fundraising Basics 3/14/13

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Philanthropy Miami: Toolkits and Fundraising Basics
Sunday, 03/14/2013, 08:30 am – 04:30 pm
Patricia Maldonado
1601 Biscayne Blvd. ,
1601 Biscayne Blvd. , Florida Miami
Webpage Link

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Philanthropy Miami Non-Profit Education Day to Inspire South Florida Charities
To Innovate, Raise More and Help More

MIAMI – LEAVE A LEGACY© hosts PHILANTHROPY MIAMI, a nonprofit education day for executives and newcomers to fundraising, on Thursday, March 14, featuring a full slate of workshops, panel discussions and speakers designed to inspire charitable groups to reach higher with their fundraising, community outreach and volunteer campaigns.

The all-day event from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Hilton Miami Downtown, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., kicks off with Susan Packard, co-founder of HGTV. Packard changed how people envision their homes and, in the process, established a new model for business innovation and success. She brings her message and strategies to help South Florida non-profits promote their causes, gain supporters and adopt innovative strategies to secure a greater market share in a competitive environment.

PHILANTHROPY MIAMI features two separate tracks: Fundraising Basics, an intensive overview for those new to fundraising and development and Toolkits, geared to those who have more experience in the field. Toolkits will showcase strategies non-profits can use to increase their donations and the number of ongoing supporters.

PHILANTHROPY MIAMI is sponsored by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; Bank of America; Wells Fargo; Baptist Health South Florida Foundation; Florida International University; Peacock Foundation, Inc.; and SunTrust

Ticket Prices
$125 – Fundraising Basics – March 14, Hilton Downtown Miami
$125 – Toolkits – March 14, Hilton Downtown Miami
Contact: 305.379.0800 or Edwina Lau, elau@chasemiami.com

Keynote Speaker
9 a.m. Susan Packard, co-founder HGTV
9:30 a.m. Susan Packard leads a discussion about exploring models of innovation and strategic partnerships.

ToolKits: Tips and Tactics for Nonprofit Success
Session 1
Fundraising Top Ten: 10 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Fundraising Tomorrow
Corporate Partnerships
Planned Giving on a Napkin: Demystifying Legacy Planning

Session II
Prospecting for Major Gifts: Theory, Technology and Practice
Measuring Outcomes
Collaboration: A Neighborhood Case Study in Overtown

Lunch Panel
Strategic Lessons Learned at Harvard

Session III
Board Development and Service: How to Build a Committed and Engaged Corps of Leaders
Paradigm Shift: Engaging a New Generation
Fundraising Basics: An Intensive Overview of the World of Fundraising
Morning Session:
The Development Cycle: Exploring the Basics
The ABCs of Grant Proposals
Unlock the Potential of Special Events

Luncheon Panel
Strategic Lessons Learned at Havard

Afternoon Session
Annual Giving: Building a Revenue Stream
Major Gifts: Cultivate Your Garden
Secrets of a Successful Development Professional

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LEAVE A LEGACY© is a program of the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning (formerly Planned Giving Council) of Miami-Dade, comprised of non-profit leaders and allied business professionals involved in estate and financial planning, whose mission is to promote philanthropy in our community. For more information, visit LeaveALegacyMiami.org.

LEAVE A LEGACY© SPONSORS
Presenting Sponsor: Baptist Health South Florida Foundation

Program Sponsors: Chase Marketing Group, The Miami Foundation, The Northern Trust Company, United Way of Miami-Dade

Sustaining Sponsor: Partnership for Philanthropic Planning of Miami-Dade

Sustaining Sponsors: Akerman Senterfitt, Fiduciary Trust International, Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation, Morris Family Foundation, University of Miami

WMC Viceroy Rooftop Pool Party 3/23/13

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WMC Viceroy Rooftop Pool Party! Discount code!
Saturday, 03/23/2013, 12:00 pm – 05:00 am
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485 Brickell Avenue ,
Miami , Florida 33131
Webpage Link

Enter Discount code “Rick25” to save $$

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‘ELECTRIC SPLASH’

The Biggest Rooftop Pool Party Bigger & Better!

Noon till 5am
Alex Kenji * Andy Caldwell * Brass Knuckles * Chachi * Chris James (LIVE) * David Jones * Dinka * Disfunktion * Dmitrky KO * DJ Bl3nd * EC Twins * Jeremy Carr * Lazy Rich * MAKJ * Manuel De La Mare * Matt Nash * Modern Machines * MYNC * Mysto & Pizzi * Nari & Milani * Paul Oakenfold * Project 46 * Promise Land * Spencer + Hill * Starkillers * Tom Swoon * Zen Freeman

Electric Beach WMC opening party at Nikki Beach 3/16/13

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Electric beach wmc opening party at nikki beach!! Discount codes!
Sunday, 03/16/2013, 12:00 pm – 05:00 am
4f3f5f12-ebac-450c-b65d-b53559c734bcNikki beach
1 ocean drive ,
Miami Beach , Florida 33139
Webpage Link

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ELECTRIC BEACH

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NIKKI BEACH
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WMC OPENING PARTY!
March 16th 2013
Noon till 5am

Phase 1 Line up

Harry Choo Choo Romero * Starkillers * Plastik Funk * Spencer & Hill * Armand Pena * Kurd Maverick * Miss Nine * Project 46 * Markus Binapfl * Sydney Blu * Tatiana Fontes * MAKJ * Christian Falero
Nikolas * Paul E * Dynamik Dave * Carlos Pouso

Phase 2 Coming Soon!!! Bigger & Better!!

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LISTA Emerging Technology Leadership Summit and Campeones Awards 2013 3/4/13-3/5/13

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LISTA Emerging Technology Leadership Summit and Campeones Awards 2013
675Monday and Tuesday March 4th and 5th, 2013, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
Chapman Auditorium Room 3210
300 N.E. 2nd Avenue
Miami, 33132
Buy Tickets Online

Latinos in  Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA ) and My Business Matchesâ„¢(MBM)
to hold a Business Matchmaking Event for the South Florida Region.
 
Emerging Technology Leadership Summit in Miami Beach, Florida on March 4th and 5th, 2013, at the Miami Dade College – Wolfson Campus
 
The business matchmaker will allow suppliers to engage in fifteen minute, face-to-face quality meetings with Supplier Diversity Specialists from government agencies and Fortune 500 companies. Business matchmaking sessions provide a forum for suppliers to discuss contract opportunities and develop business relationships with buyers.
 
" These are truly exciting times as we see fantastic opportunities for the Latino tech community. Miami continues to grow into a central hub of technology for Latin America so why not have the Emerging Technology Leadership Summit in Florida Now," said Jose Marquez-Leon, National CEO and President of LISTA." We know that in Miami there are many Latino tech businesses and LISTA and Business Matches will be the bridge between them, corporate and latin america.
 
President and CEO of My Business Matchesâ„¢, Jeff Vigil, said, "As a Latino in the technology sector I look forward to attending this summit. Brining a community of technology innovators together with corporations and agencies will open the door for Latino companies to access contract opportunities and new ventures."
 
The Emerging Technology Summit will feature top technology, diversity and inclusion executives from corporate America as speakers and panelists. In addition, networking events will include some of the leading technology leaders from across the country that have direct knowledge of issues Latino techs are facing through out the United States. It will also include exhibition booths, VIP receptions, and the Campeoñes de Nuestra Comunidad Awards, recognizing community leaders.

Miami Writers Institute 5/8/13-5/11/13

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Miami Writers Institute
Wednesday, 05/08/2013, 08:00 am –
wi2010-1114_tcm6-47701Miami Dade College-Wolfson
6300 NW 7th Ave,
Miami, Florida 33150
Webpage Link

Four days of intensive workshops on fiction, nonfiction, poetry, publishing, and more! All of them taught by respected visiting authors and agents in the heart of downtown Miami at the Wolfson Campus of Miami Dade College.

Quality workshops? Of course, but the Writers Institute is so much more:

• Publishing Seminars – How to Have the Ideal Publishing Experience by Being the Ideal Author with David Hale Smith; Q&A Editorial: El mercado editorial y tú con Teresa Mlawer (IN SPANISH)

• Manuscript Consultations – Get feedback on your manuscript in one-on-one sessions with the Kim Perel or David Hale Smith. Space is limited. For the first time, the Writers Institute is offering manuscript consultations for writers working in Spanish. For more information about consultations with Teresa Mlawer, click here.

• Lunchtime Reads – Each day, gather for lunch and hear Writers Institute faculty read from their work.

• Pitch-o-Rama 2013! – On Saturday, May 5, practice the art of the one-minute pitch before a panel of industry pros. Get feedback on your book idea and free advice.

2013 Workshops:

• Three-Day Workshops:

Building the Novel with Mat Johnson

Emily and Walt, Etc. with Campbell McGrath

• Four-Day Workshops:

Writing Fiction and Nonfiction: The Truth About Structure with Jacquelyn Mitchard

Writing Memoir with Rosecrans Baldwin

• Two-Day Publishing Seminars:

How to Have the Ideal Publishing Experience by Being the Ideal Author with David Hale Smith

Q&A Editorial: El mercado editorial y tú con Teresa Mlawer (IN SPANISH)

For more information visit our website at:

http://www.flcenterlitarts.com/site/programs/writing/writers-institute.html

Jazz In The Gardens Women’s Impact Conference & Luncheon 3/15/13

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Jazz In The Gardens Women’s Impact Conference & Luncheon
Friday, 03/15/2013, 08:00 am – 03:00 pm
2.14.13-WICL-Invite-500-x-1689Shula’s Hotel & Golf Club
6842 Main Street,
Miami Lakes, Florida 33014
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In honor of Women’s History Month and in conjunction with the 8th Annual Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival, the City of Miami Gardens will host the 2013 Women’s Impact Conference & Luncheon on Friday, March 15, 2013 at Shula’s Hotel & Golf Club. Attendees will be entertained and engaged as renowned experts and noted celebrities deliver powerful tips, tools and information about living healthy, spiritual and balanced lives that will benefit them personally and professionally.

The theme of this year’s event is, “WOMEN OF POWER – MOVING FROM THE MUNDANE TO THE MIRACULOUS”. Special guests include, Lisa Wu (Actress, Author, Writer, Producer and Motivational Speaker), Trina Robinson (Team NBC6 Anchor Woman), Latocha Scott (Former lead singer of the group “Xscape”) and Danielle Knox (Television personality on LIFETIME Network, Anchor Woman & Entrepreneur), just to name a few.

What Can You expect?
~ Liquid Lounge: Chambord Vodka and Barefoot Wine & Bubbly
~ Chambord Vodka’s Celebrity Brand Ambassador – DJ Elle
~ Merchandise & Sponsor Row
~ Relaxation Room with Master Massage Therapist, Jonathan Moore
~ The return of “Is it Really a Man’s World” with an all-male panel
~ And more!

For more information head over to our website: http://bit.ly/JIGWC

The Southern Florida Minority Supplier Development Council (SFMSDC) 28th Annual Business Expo 3/14/13-3/15/13

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The Southern Florida Minority Supplier Development Council (SFMSDC) 28th Annual Business Expo
Thursday, 03/14/2013 – Friday, 03/15/2013, 08:00 am – 07:00 pm
expoflyer_lowresBroward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. ,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316
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The Southern Florida Minority Supplier Development Council’s (SFMSDC)Annual Business Expo is the largest minority business event in the Southeast designed to ensure that minority-owned companies at all stages of development are positioned for greater success. Their annual conference will take place March 14-15, 2013. Some key highlights include

• 100s of Business Appointments

• On-site Contracting Opportunities

• Power-Packed Workshops

• Industry Forums

• Buyers & Sellers Lounge

• Young Entrepreneur Workshop

• More than 100 Booths

• 1-on-1 Appointments

• Free Consultation Sessions

• 300 Business Leads

• Florida Blue Billion Dollar MBE CEO

Imagine a Thriving Miami : Tackles Poverty 2/15/13

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Imagine a Thriving Miami : Tackles Poverty
Friday, 02/15/2013, 10:00 am – 03:00 am
Catalyst1Catalyst Miami Office
1900 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 200,
Miami, Florida 33132
RSVP Link

Catalyst Miami hosts “Imagine a Thriving Miami,” a workshop part of the quarterly civic networking series, Imagine Miami, to discuss poverty and ways to combat it in our local community.

This event features legal scholar and renowned author of So Rich, So Poor: Why the Wealthiest Nation in the World Is Losing the Battle Against Poverty, Peter Edelman as the keynote speaker. Edelman, who famously resigned under the Clinton administration to protest treatment of the nation’s poor, will discuss issues such as the impact of under and unemployment when it comes to the ever-increasing challenges of ridding poverty in America. The workshop will include breakout sessions for attendees to explode the root issues of poverty and discuss grassroots solutions aimed creating a thriving, prosperous, and civically engaged Miami.

Imagine a Thriving Miami will also include a look at the 2013 Assets and Opportunity Scorecard released by the Corporation for Enterprise Development. The Scorecard explores the financial security of residents in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and assesses policies that are helping residents build and protect assets across five issue areas: Financial Assets & Income, Businesses & Jobs, Housing & Housing & Homeownership, Health Care and Education. Published annually, the Scorecard offers the most comprehensive look available at Americans’ ability to save and build wealth, fend off poverty and create a more prosperous future.

Participants in the Imagine a Thriving Miami conference will reflect the diversity of Miami. Legislatures, AmeriCorps volunteer service members, nonprofit leaders, community activists, parents, and students are all encouraged to attend. Please register ASAP, the event is $25.00 and space is limited.

Photographs from 2nd Annual HeartCamp Unconference at Hotel Urbano Brickell

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The 2nd Annual HeartCamp Unconference at Hotel Urbano Brickell on Saturday, February 2, 2013.   HeartCamp is held during American Heart Month they discussed the physical, emotional, spiritual and creative aspects of the heart, with a focus on relationships of all kinds — relationship to the heart, body, self, others and soul. Topics include heart health, nutrition, sex, romance, career, parenting and many more.

 

PHILANTHROPY MIAMI: Changing the Way the World is Changed 2/21/13

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PHILANTHROPY MIAMI: Changing the Way the World is Changed
Thursday, 02/21/2013, 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm
PhilMiami-brochurecoverJungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL
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LEAVE A LEGACY© hosts Changing the Way the World is Changed, a PHILANTHROPY MIAMI Leadership Forum at noon on Thursday, Feb. 21 at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, that’s designed to question whether non-profit leaders should adopt a more aggressive economic approach and manage their charitable organizations like businesses.

Social entrepreneur Dan Pallotta, author of “Charity Case: How the Nonprofit Community Can Stand Up For Itself and Really Change the World,” headlines the Leadership Forum. Pallotta will present his philosophy to local leaders and guide them through a discussion aimed at creating a shift in the traditional nonprofit mindset.

The Leadership Forum is part of PHILANTHROPY MIAMI, a two-part conference on successful trends and practices in non-profit management. HGTV co-founder Susan Packard will give the keynote address at the second part of PHILANTHROPY MIAMI on Thursday, March 14 at Hilton Miami Downtown, 1601 Biscayne Blvd.

For details contact: 305.379.0800 or Edwina Lau, elau@chasemiami.com

Photographs of 2nd Annual HeartCamp Unconference at Hotel Urbano Brickell on 2/2/13

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2nd Annual HeartCamp Unconference at Hotel Urbano Brickell on Saturday, February 2, 2013.   HeartCamp is held during American Heart Month they discussed the physical, emotional, spiritual and creative aspects of the heart, with a focus on relationships of all kinds — relationship to the heart, body, self, others and soul. Topics include heart health, nutrition, sex, romance, career, parenting and many more.

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Driven Music Conference 5/16/13-5/19/13

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Driven Music Conference
May 16 – 19, 2013
Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six
2301 SE 17th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
www.drivenflorida.com

Driven Music Conference arrives in Fort Lauderdale at Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six and Revolution Live continuing to successively connect artists with the most accomplished professionals in the music business world. Artists of all genres will be in the position for a chance to advance their careers at panel discussions led by Van’s Warped Tour Founder Kevin Lyman, Ron Burman (signed Nickelback), Atlantic Records Radio Promotion Manager Johnny Coscia, Mayday Parade Manager Josh Terry, Warner / Chappell Music A&R Marc Wilson, Mayday Parade Manager Josh Terry, Reverbnation Co-Founder Lou Plaia, top producers, top agents and more.

Panel discussions will be held at Hyatt Regency Pier 66 by day while industry pros and music fans will enjoy the best of showcasing emerging artists by night at Revolution Live.

Driven Entertainment Group is proud to present the Driven Music Conference in its 3rd year in South Florida.  A direct-connect to music industry professionals, the Driven Music Conference includes discussions, Q&A and meet & greets in a “talk show style” format with those that are in the position to offer the chance at music career advancement.

Featuring top major record label and independent record label executives, a major tour producer, managers, songwriters, music producers, music marketing professionals and more, so many have the opportunity to benefit from attending the Driven Music Conference. The event is a fit for anyone interested in music. It’s for artists seeking the chance for advancement and the chance to showcase for music industry professionals, fans of live music, those studying music, anyone interested in the business side of music and those already active in the field looking to make new contacts. The Driven Music Conference has become a magnet for talent as thousands of artists from all over the U.S., as well as outside the U.S., have submitted their music for a chance to be selected as a Driven Music Conference Showcase Performer.

For music fans, the Driven Music Conference offers a chance to learn from, and network with, those advanced and active on the inside of the business, as well as to enjoy live performances from the best in emerging artists.

PhilanthroFest and Catalyst Miami Non-Profit Community Engagement Institute 2/8/13

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PhilanthroFest and Catalyst Miami Non-Profit Community Engagement Institute
Friday, February 8, 2013, 1:00pm until 7:00pm
PFInst01flyerMiami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33129
Attendance is FREE
ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Plenty of free parking onsite

PhilanthroFest is collaborating with Catalyst Miami to host the first in our ongoing series of Non-Profit Community Engagement Institutes on February 8, 2013, at the Miami Science Museum. The focus of these institutes is to provide non-profit organizations of all sizes with both on-line and off-line skills to reach out and connect with residents of their community in order to better promote their mission and enhance their organization.

The institute is an afternoon affair with several workshop sessions. Each session is 45 minutes long. A keynote presentation starts the day and we are closing out with time for networking and socializing.

Networking for Social Cause – Accelerating Engagement
Social Capital for Human Networks

SCHEDULE
1:00 – 1:30 pm Arrival and Registration

1:30 – 2:10 pm Opening remarks by PhilanthroFest, Catalyst, and MiaSci; Keynote address by Dave Lorenzo, Valtimax Consulting

2:15 – 3:00 pm On-line Community Engagement
“Igniting Your Non-Profit’s Social Media Efforts” lead by Alex de Carvalho, Feynlabs

3:05 – 3:50 pm Community Engagement Session I
“Constituent Engagement” lead by Jacob Coker-Dukowitz, Catalyst Miami OR “Asset Based Community Development for Community Engagement” lead by Dacia Steiner, ReServe Miami

3:55 – 4:40 pm Community Engagement Session II
“Strategies for Community Engagement” lead by Dr. Scot Evans, University of Miami OR “Engaging Funders: Improve fundraising results by effectively telling your story” lead by Dr. Catherine Raymond, Raymond Consulting

4:45 – 5:25 pm Engaging Young Professionals Panel
Moderated by Tony Lima; Panelists include Nicole Hess from Women Networking, Cristina Mas from Association of Fundraising Professionals, and Pablo Gonzalez from Miami Habitat for Humanity Young Professionals

5:30 – 6:00 pm Closing remarks by Estrellita Sibila, Esq., PhilanthroFest Executive Director and Principal at Estrellita Sibila, PA

6:00-7:00 Networker for event attendees

Snacks provided by KIND Snacks
Beverages by El Dorado Rum
Special thanks to our venue sponsor Miami Science Museum

For more information on the speakers, please visit: www.philanthrofest.com

With the support of
Catalyst Miami
Miami Dade College
Medina Family Foundation
Livelihood Show

2nd Annual HeartCamp Unconference at Hotel Urbano 2/2/13

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2nd Annual HeartCamp Unconference
heartcampSaturday, February 2, 2013 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Hotel Urbano Brickell
2500 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33129

More Information
Register Online

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HeartCamp begins with registration at 8:00 a.m. followed by 45-minute concurrent sessions with a lunch break. Tickets are $40 and include morning coffee plus a hot buffet lunch and other goodies offered by sponsors, plus 2 x 1 drinks at the after party. Registration is required.

After a highly successful and joyful first run in 2012, HeartCamp speakers and participants will gather at Hotel Urbano Brickell during American Heart Month. They’ll discuss the physical, emotional, spiritual and creative aspects of the heart, with a focus on relationships of all kinds — relationship to the heart, body, self, others and soul. Topics include heart health, nutrition, sex, romance, career, parenting and many more.

Speakers come from all walks of life — from individuals who have an inspiring story to share — to medical professionals who will address the intricacies of the organ that gives us life. Also on the roster are relationship coaches, neuroscientists, yoga teachers, literary authors, musicians and more.

HeartCamp is modeled after the technology-focused BarCamp, operating in different cities worldwide since 2005. As described in the Wiki, the ad-hoc style was born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. Speakers present in an informal fashion, followed by a question-and-answer opportunity for the audience.

At HeartCamp, a closing open-mic session invites everyone to share. And in 2013, this will take place after participants learn about drumming and heartbeat.

This year’s event also features two moderated panels: one on heartbreak and the other on pregnancy. Two different workshops will focus on heart healthy breathing and meditation for releasing blocks to love. During the day, participants will also receive free mini-relationship coaching sessions from Heart’s Desire International.

A first of its kind in terms of topic, HeartCamp South Florida 2012 pioneered what could be many similar ‘camps’ around the world. Award-winning Miami-based writer and social media influencer Maria de los Angeles, the visionary behind HeartCamp, was inspired by local BarCamp events and her own troubles dealing with severe anxiety disorder to create this unique unconference.

“After my own experience, in what felt like a near-death moment after being injected twice in a an ambulance with adenosine — a chemical defibrillator — I swore that if I made it through those scary moments, I would give back in gratitude and build a new community,” she said. “I thought I’d bring people together who care about matters of the heart but don’t typically meet under the same roof — doctors, sex therapists, novelists, relationship coaches, healers, nutritionists, yoga teachers, storytellers and so on . No one speaker lords it over here. We’re all participants. The audience will be encouraged to share, especially at the closing plenary session.”

Under Maria’s direction, HeartCamp is a grassroots, no-profit effort and a labor of love rooted in community support. To date, 2013 sponsors include Ford, Life Extension, Florida Heart Research Institute, Latina Bloggers Connect, Hotel Urbano and over two dozen devoted service providers, media sponsors, in-kind donors, angel donors and volunteers.

PR and Marketing Workshop 2/5/13

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PR and Marketing Workshop
Tuesday, 02/05/2013, 05:30 pm – 07:00 pm
Pavilion Grille
301 E Yamato Rd,
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Webpage Link

A highly informative 80-minute class giving tips on generating free publicity and generating leads for your business. Presented by Public Relations expert Tina Pugliese and Marketing guru Priscilla Speicher, with a combined 50 years of experience in these fields. This is NOT a sales presentation. Free parking. RSVP to priscilla@businesseventsfla.com

The 5th edition of the MiaGreen Expo and Conference 1/31/13-2/1/13

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The 5th edition of the MiaGreen Expo and Conference
MiaG13 Caribb ECard Jan25January 31 & February 1, 2013
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.MiaGreen.com  
Do Not Miss Registration at 25% OFF deadline, valid until January 25th.

The MiaGreen Expo & Conference is the only event in the United States providing access to the ever-growing, non-stoppable green, renewable and sustainable markets for ALL the Americas, focusing on the South Florida region and needs.

MiaGreen has developed as the one-stop, all-inclusive, interactive conference and marketplace for Sustainability, combining a major trade show with front edge extensive educational and networking programs and connecting with Remodeling, Energy Saving & Sustainable Solutions.

The upcoming 5th edition features: 
•           Green Building & Remodeling 
•           Renewables –highlighting SOLAR-
•           Clean Tech
•           Sustainable Operations 

By Attending MiaGreen 2013 you meet major suppliers, get the best deals, increase your professional value, connect with innovation and uncover top business opportunities at local, regional and global scales.

Around 200 exhibitors will showcase great cutting-edge products and services helping you to run your facilities and properties in a more cost effective and efficient way. On the other hand more than 70 US & International top speakers will share their knowledge and information in dozens of sessions and accredited courses for you and your staff.

You may register to attend now at VIP or Expo-only levels for one or both days at unbeatable regular rates locked at 2009 level. Furthermore a 25% discount is offered to those who register by December 25th. Phone registrations are also available calling (305) 412-EXPO (3976)

MiaGreen, as The Green Convention of the Americas, is supported by prestigious industry sponsors, partners and hemispheric institutions.

1863: The Civil War And The Fight For Freedom, A 150th Anniversary Conference 1/26/13

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1863: The Civil War And The Fight For Freedom, A 150th Anniversary Conference
Sunday, 01/26/2013, 02:00 pm – 06:00 pm
HistoryMiami
101 W. Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Join members of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Foundation (ALBF) for a
one-day special event.

Keynote address: “Concepts of Freedom and War: Abraham Lincoln and
‘Stonewall’ Jackson” presented by noted Civil War scholar James I.
Robertson, Jr., who served for more than four decades as professor of
history at Virginia Tech.

Q&A: moderated by Antonio Mora, anchor for CBS4 and ALBF board member

Panel Discussion: “The Emancipation Proclamation at 150: The Story of
Freedom in the Steven Spielberg Era” moderated by Harold Holzer, ALBF
Chairman and author of 43 books, including the recent Emancipating Lincoln:
The Emancipation Proclamation in Text, Context, and Memory (2012) and
Lincoln: How Abraham Lincoln Ended Slavery in America (2012), the official
young adult companion book to the Steven Spielberg film.

Reception to follow. No RSVP required.

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Online Dating Summit 1/19/13

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Online Dating Summit
Sunday, 01/19/2013, 10:00 am – 08:00 pm
03_meeting_of_mindsWestin Diplomat Resort & Spa
3555 South Ocean Drive,
Hollywood, Florida 33019
Webpage Link

From 18-21 January 2013 the crème-de-la-crème of the online dating industry will descend to the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa (Hollywood/Miami) for the U.S. Edition of the highly successful Online Dating Summit.

The Online Dating Summit panels and seminars (“ODS Talks”) offer a tremendous range of expertise. Joining the likes of Match.com, Plenty of Fish (POF.com), Mate1.com and eHarmony.com in these “talks” are industry leaders from around the globe. Dating CEO´s from Australia, United Kingdom, Austria, Spain, Germany, Canada, Turkey, Latvia, Netherlands & Russia (to name a few) will truly enhance the international character of the conference.

Complementing these innovators in a Meeting of the Minds in Miami are the likes of Google, Microsoft/Bing and other leading internet advertising and traffic experts.

The schedule is diverse and caters to a wide range of interests. The in-depth country panels are a must if you want to learn more about the industry in North America, the United Kingdom or Australia. Expert-to-expert panels concerning the mobile eco system are chaired by absolute industry winners (see our schedule).

A highlight is the “State of the Online Dating Industry” which will be hosted by CEO´s from around the world. A global perspective and a must for every online dating entrepreneur.

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Unveils Designated Parking Spaces for Disabled American Veterans with “Black Hawk Down” Inspiration Michael Durant 11/19/12

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Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Unveils Designated Parking Spaces for Disabled American Veterans with “Black Hawk Down” Inspiration Michael Durant
Monday, 11/19/2012, 10:00 am –
Durant_MichaelSeminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40th Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

Just one week after Veteran’s Day was observed across the nation, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is proud to unveil special designated parking areas for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) on Monday, November 19 at 10 a.m. The covered parking spaces will be located on the third level of the new environmentally friendly garage featuring solar energy and green technology.

The ceremony will include several special guest speakers, including Broward County Commissioner Chip LaMarca, DAV of Vietnam and former Commander Chapter 133 Chuck McLaughlin, as well as the man whose life inspired the best-selling book and Academy Award-winning film “Black Hawk Down,” Michael Durant. Following the heartfelt presentation, the award-winning Fresh Harvest will provide a mouthwatering and nutritious meal to numerous invited veterans in gratitude of their patriotism and service.

Durant served in the United States Army 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Airborne, known as the “Night Stalkers,” and was the pilot of a Black Hawk helicopter that was fired upon and subsequently crashed during a combat operation in Somalia in 1993. After a street battle, he was captured and held prisoner for 11 days and was badly injured. The events were recounted in Mark Bowden’s book “Black Hawk Down” and Ridley Scott’s movie of the same name. Durant has since turned his experiences into a powerful story of survival and inspiration for all as a renowned speaker and New York Times best-selling author of “In the Company of Heroes” and “The Night Stalkers.”

“Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is committed to supporting and giving back to those who have served our country,” said Steve Bonner, President of Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. “There are many veterans in our community, and we are proud to dedicate these special parking spaces solely to them in honor of their service.”

The 1.2 million-member DAV is a non-profit 501(c)(4) charity dedicated to building better lives for America’s disabled veterans and their families. The DAV was founded in 1920 by disabled veterans returning from World War I to represent their unique interests. The DAV’s Voluntary Services Program operates a comprehensive network of volunteers who provide veterans free rides to and from medical facilities and improve care and morale for sick and disabled veterans.

DAV members provide grassroots advocacy and services in communities nationwide. From educating lawmakers and the public about important issues, to supporting services and legislation to help disabled veterans, the DAV is there to promote its message of hope to all who have served and sacrificed.

For more information, please call 954-977-6700 or visit online at www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com or www.facebook.com/seminolecasinocococreek.

About Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
The all-new Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is South Florida’s hottest place to play. With its recent $150 million expansion, the entertainment destination now features 65 table games of live Blackjack, Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Let it Ride and Spanish 21 plus a High-Limit area and lounge on a 100,000-square-foot casino floor. The new second floor non-smoking Stax Poker Lounge offers high stakes no-limit action including Texas Hold ‘em, 7-Card Stud and Omaha Hi Lo tournaments. More than 2,300 Las Vegas-style slots include Wide-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Three new restaurants – the upscale NYY Steak, Sorrisi Italian Restaurant and the New York-style 1st Street Deli – join the award winning Fresh Harvest, Nectar Lounge and Sunset Grill. Taking total guest enjoyment to a new level is The Pavilion, a 1,200-seat concert venue, and the revolutionary Player’s Club showcasing an innovative and immersive experience eliminating wait times. An environmentally friendly garage with solar energy and green art technology offers 2,400 covered parking spaces. An adjacent transportation hub is outfitted with valet service and a bus lounge for ultimate comfort and guest convenience. Open 24/7, 365 days, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is located at the corner of U.S. 441 (State Road 7) and Sample Road at 5550 NW 40 Street. For more information, call 954-977-6700, visit us online at www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com or www.facebook.com/seminolecasinocococreek. Follow us on Twitter @SemCasinoCoCo.

Teacher’s Fun Day! Miami International Book Fair 11/15/12

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Teacher’s Fun Day! Miami International Book Fair
Thursday, 11/15/2012, 10:00 am – 03:00 pm
TEACHERSFUNDAYADMiami Dade College-Wolfson
300 NE Second Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link

Hello Valued Educators!

The Center for Literature and Theater @Miami Dade College would like to invite you to Teacher’s Fun Day, a program running during the Miami International Bookfair on November 15th. Teacher’s Fun Day is designed for educators to share tips, lesson plans and ideas and find new ways to inspire students. (Credit offered for K-12 teachers)

For more information please visit our website:
http://miamibookfair.com/events/teachers_fun_day.aspx

Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail 2/14/13-2/18/13

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Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail
Thursday, Feb. 14 through Monday, Feb. 18, 2013
Thursday, Feb. 14 (Premier Thursday): 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 15 – Sunday, Feb. 17: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 18: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center and Miamarina at Bayside open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily

Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach

Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center – powerboat in-water display location
1635 North Bayshore Drive, Miami
 
Miamarina at Bayside – Progressive Insurance Strictly Sail Miami location
400 Biscayne Blvd., Miami

Admission:   Premier Day (Feb. 14): $35
Adults (16 and older): $20
Five-day adult pass (Good all five days of the show): $85
Two-day adult pass (valid Feb. 14-18): $35
Youth 15 and under get in FREE (must be accompanied by an adult)
 
One ticket good for all sites (including free access to shuttle bus & water taxi)
 
Advance tickets can be purchased at MiamiBoatShow.com or StrictlySailMiami.com  .

The Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail, the world’s premier boat show, cruises into the Magic City Feb. 14 – 18, 2013, showcasing more than 3,000 boats and 2,000 companies from all over the globe in three locations – Miami Beach Convention Center, Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center and Miamarina at Bayside. From the newest powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics and marine gear, to dozens of nautical attractions, the Miami Boat Show provides attendees an all-access pass to enjoy the boating lifestyle, a chance to shop the newest in recreational boats and marine accessories, and offers something for every boating activity and budget.
 
Highlights of the 2013 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail include: complimentary hands-on sailing and power boating classes through the Take the Helm with Discover Boating & Sailing program; hundreds of hourly boating clinics for seasoned captains and new boaters covering sailing, big game fishing, Boating 101 and DIY for boaters; fun from deck to dock with a chance to scuba dive at the DEMA ‘Be a Diver’ pool, free sailboat rides along the bay, live music; celebrity appearances including famed sailor Jimmy Cornell and National Geographic’s Shark Men Chris Fischer and Brett McBride; and much more!

Women’s Success Summit 11/13/12-11/14/12

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Women’s Success Summit
November 13 & 14, 2012
185Briza on The Bay
1717 N. Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33132
www.WomensSuccessSummit.com  
Register to attend!
Click here to receive 20% off with your Discount Code!
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Miami’s largest 2-day conference for professional women – entrepreneurs, executives, "change agents" and badass businesswomen, alike.

Get the business strategies and tools you need, to build the lifestyle you want, while doing the work you love and earning what you’re worth!

As a professional woman, you know how hard it can be for your business to revolve around your life, rather than the other way around. That’s why Work & Play, Every Day is the theme of The Women’s Success Summit VI, Miami’s largest 2-day business conference for women!

Put it in your calendar now!

TCG Presents Practical Solutions to Improve Marketability of your Community Seminar in Boca Raton 11/7/12

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TCG Presents Practical Solutions to Improve Marketability of your Community Seminar in Boca Raton
Wednesday, 11/07/2012, 06:30 pm – 06:30 pm
ConGRP_logo_CMYKMeridian
1 North Ocean Boulevard, Boca Raton, FL 33432 ,
Boca Raton, Florida 33137
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The Continental Group is proud to present this free seminar as part of the Continental Certified Educational Program Series. This interactive discussion will have a panel of experts focusing on several key areas that impact a prospective buyers’ perception of your community including: improving your community’s curb appeal; enhancing amenities and service; a review of maintenance fees, reserve funding policies and your community’s financial health; rules and regulations and how they impact a buyer’s decision; and availability of mortgage financing.

To RSVP, please contact Astrid Marten at 954-737-5522 or amarten@tcgmgt.com. Upon completion of this seminar, attendees will receive a Certificate of Achievement.

Facilitated by Rob Rabin, Chief Operating Officer of The Continental Group.

8th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit 11/28/12-12/1/12

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8th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit
8th Annual Florida Entertainment SummitNov 28 – Dec 1, 2012
DoubleTree Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay
1717 North Bayshore Drive
Miami, Florida, 33132
www.floridaentertainmentsummit.com

Fashion . Film . Music . Politics .

The Ultimate in Networking (& Partying) for the Entertainment Industry!

Wednesday, November 28, 2012
9am – 11am Teen Summit
8pm – 9pm Reception
9pm – 11pm Taping for Comedy Special

Thursday, November 29, 2012
9am – 11am Teen Summit
6pm – 8pm Film Pitching
8pm – 11pm Film Screening

Friday, November 30, 2012
9am – 11am Teen Summit
6pm – 10pm Power of Influence Awards Dinner & Fashion Show
11pm – Until Party

Saturday, December 1, 2012
12pm – 6pm Entertainment Mixer, Artist Showcase & DJ Drop Lounge
11pm – 2am Late Night Brunch & Toy Drive
Closing Night Party

The Dell Create. Work. Inspire Event 9/14/12

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The Dell Create. Work. Inspire Event
September 14, 2012, 10:00 AM to 8:00PM
The Moore Building
4040 NE 2ND Ave
Miami, FL 33137

CreateWork2Dell and partnering companies will provide top professionals in each key area to hold discussions with SBOs and provide solutions to their individual needs.

CWI: Business Edition is a series of networking and learning events that support Dell’s “We’re listening” campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to support local business owners by empowering them with new knowledge, best practices, and exposing them to new relationships with other local businesses. All furniture is sourced locally. All food and drinks will come from local vendors. Everything that goes into this event will be in support of local commerce.

These events are specifically focused for Small Business Owners and the unique challenges they face. Breakout sessions will be held throughout the day with an open dialogue format where SBOs can get information and ask questions. The event will conclude with a Cocktail reception.

The goal is to teach new skills and create opportunities for Miami business owners to meet and develop new relationships. CWI: Business Edition will provide an immense value to the Small Business Owner. Attendance is free to all and the educational content and access to industry experts will offer an invaluable experience to all kinds of business owners looking to improve their understanding of new techniques.

5th Annual SxSe 2012 South Florida Tweetup Weekend in Key Largo 9/28-30/12

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5th Annual SxSe 2012 South Florida Tweetup Weekend
September 28-30
Hilton Key Largo Resort
97000 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo, Florida 33037
Hashtag #sxse.
Twitter @sxse.
sxsesofla.blogspot.com
Facebook Evite
Facebook Page

USE THIS LINK TO BOOK YOUR DISCOUNT ROOMS! 

SxSe is South Florida’s longest continuing old skool tweetup tradition. Join us for a weekend of fun in Key Largo! The ultimate unconference. Rooms will be available at the Key Largo Hilton and the official tweetup will take place at the Pilot House nearby.

On Friday, September 28 we’ll gather for happy hour, followed by a leisurely day and a tweetup on Saturday. Sunday will be the usual check-out routine as we stop to have a long, relaxing lunch and a sunset cocktail on the way back home.

Official SxSe headquarters will be at the Hilton Key Largo. Our beachfront rooms are $129/night double occupancy. The property features an activities concession if you choose to go kayaking, windsurfing, etc; but as always lounging by the pool or beach and doing nothing is highly encouraged.

The official SxSe tweetup will take place at the Pilot House just 2 miles away on the evening of Saturday, September 29. Visit Facebook for the official event invite.

We’ll post details on room discount codes and additional logistical information on this website. Check out the links on the sidebar. @sxse is your best source for last-minute details, but you may also visit our Facebook Community Page. The hashtag is #sxse.

Please note that you are not obligated to stay at the Hilton or to spend the night in the Florida Keys if you want to drive home after the tweetup, although we don’t recommend that choice! But if you want to stay elsewhere, that’s fine. It’s just more fun when everyone is in the same place.

It all started when a group of friends on Twitter got together to party in Southeast Florida! Today, SxSe is South Florida’s longest continuing old skool tweetup tradition and the ultimate unconference! This year’s fifth annual sub-tropical tweetup takes place in Key Largo, September 28-30, following Social Media Week. Feel the Twitter love!

The event name SxSe (South by South East, rhymes with sexy) is simply a spoof; had we been located in Bum F*ck Egypt, we might’ve called the event BFE. SxSe has nothing to do with SXSW whatsoever — it’s just a big-ass party taking place in the nation’s dicktip. There are no panels, powerpoint or keynote addresses; however, there is plenty of great discussion, bonding and friendship. If there’s anything professional about SxSe, it’s a very high standard of olympic-quality mojito drinking.

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Second Annual #SeaTweetup 10/12-15/12

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Go cruising with the Soul Of Miami on the Second Annual #SeaTweetup

October 12-15, 2012
Norwegian Sky
Shipping out of The Port of Miami
Reserve the best rate online now!
Facebook Fanpage
Twitter @SeaTweetup
Call 800.668.6414 xt. 123 now and tell them Soul Of Miami sent you.

The first #SeaTweetup was so much FUN, we had no choice but to do it again.

Enjoy exclusive cocktail parties, fast-paced Social Media sessions, special events on Great Stirrup Cay (Norwegian’s private island), a commemorative t-shirt, giveaways and a weekend filled with awesome networking opportunities and the chance to meet some great people! Create one-of-a-kind connections on what is guaranteed to be one of the best weekends of your life!

Imagine getting the best deal on a cruise, plus a whole lot more. Well, that is the #SeaTweetup!

The first ever #SeaTweetup social media cruise took place on board Norwegian Sky from November 18-21, 2011. More than 45 social media enthusiasts came together to share and learn social media tips, tricks and best practices. From the moment guests stepped on board Norwegian Sky for the very first SeaTweetup cruise, they felt like VIPs! Read: Why you should go on the #SeaTweetup.

This year’s cruise will be similar to the original, but even bigger and better! The one-of-a-kind cruise allows attendees to enjoy a relaxed three-day getaway to the Bahamas while building lasting personal and business relationships.

Don’t believe us? Check out the photos from 2011!

This promises to be the best conference you have ever attended! Some of the perks and activities include:
* Fast-paced workshops
* Complimentary happy hours
* Free WiFi
* Contests & Prizes
* Networking
* Special Events
* Souvenir T-Shirt
* Giveaways

The planning committee includes members of the South Florida social media community including Soul Of Miami (@SoulofMiami), Social Buzz TV (@socialbuzztv), Jeff Cohen (@iamJeffCohen), Social Esquire (@socialesquire), Aubrey Swanson (@AUBOOMmedia), Cruise Source (@CruiseSource) and Norwegian (@CruiseNorwegian).

Current Agenda as of 9/14/12

Schedule of #SeaTweetup Group Events
(All group events are optional)

Friday, October 12: Miami, FL
*12:00 – 3:00pm – Guests board Norwegian Sky
*1:00 – 2:00pm – Beer & Food Pairing Trivia Sponsored by MillerCoors (Pool Deck);
Be one of the lucky winners to enjoy a day in a Cabana on the Private Island!
*2:00 – 3:00pm – Photo Booth & Baggo Competition Sponsored by MillerCoors
*5:00 – 6:00pm – Sail Away Tweetup & Poolside BBQ
*7:00 – 8:00pm – Cocktail Party Sponsored by CruiseDeals
*8:30 – 10:00pm – Group Dinner
*10:00 – 11:30pm – Karaoke – Belt out your rendition of all the classics while getting to
know other members of the group!

Saturday, October 13: Great Stirrup Cay
*8:00 – 4:30pm – Enjoy a beach day on Norwegian’s private island with exclusive access
to group activities sponsored by Norwegian & MillerCoors
*6:00 – 7:30pm – Social Media Roundtable
*7:30 – 8:30pm – Cocktail Party Sponsored by Bacardi
*8:30 – 10:00pm – Group Dinner
*11:00pm – White Hot Dance Party Under the Stars

Sunday, October 14: Nassau, Bahamas
*8:00am – Meet in the ship’s atrium for disembarkation
*8:45am – 2:00pm – Group is greeted by The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. Enjoy a
traditional breakfast and exclusive tour of the island– WiFi included! (see below for full itinerary)
*2:00 – 3:30pm – Tweetup at Senor Frogs – WiFi HotSpot
*4:00pm – All aboard Norwegian Sky
*6:00 – 8:00pm – Roundtable discussions & cocktails sponsored by Bacardi
*8:30 – 10:00pm – Farewell Group Dinner

Monday, October 15th: Miami, FL
*7:00am – Arrive at PortMiami – Back to reality!
*8:00am – Farewell Breakfast

Welcome to the Islands of The Bahamas Itinerary
Sunday October 14, 2012
8:45 am – Welcome and greeting by The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Social Media Team.
9:00 am – Social Media Influencers depart Prince George Wharf by private bus (10 minute travel along East Bay Street) to The Bahamas National Trust on Village Road.
9:15 am – Arrival at The Bahamas National Trust & Retreat for official Welcome to the Islands of The Bahamas by Mr. David Johnson, Director General, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism.
9:15 am – Hosted Bahamian breakfast prepared for Web 2.0 ‘Tastemakers’ and ‘Sharers’ to blog on this Bahamian ‘weekender delight’ for webzines.
10:30 am – Presentations by the Bahamas National Trust and Bahama Out islands Promotion Board – Interactive tour and video, highlighting Bahamian National Park Systems and Travel experiences around the archipelago of Islands. The presentations will provide for unique hashtags on the biodiversity of Grand Bahama, Andros, Abacos, Exuma and Inagau. The experience for ‘discovers’ seeking content on “Blue Holes” and underwater Cave Systems of The Bahamas.
12 Noon – For the ‘curators’ and ‘syndicators’, come experience and tweet during an afternoon of Art, Culture and Heritage:
Doonglaik Studios and Art Gallery with ‘Junkanoo’ and Bahamian celebration – www.doongalik.com
PopPop Studios will showcase a local community of artist and group exhibitions – www.poppopstudios.com
The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas is truly about Bahamian Art and Visual Culture amidst our National Collection at historic Villa Doyle – www.nagb.org.bs
Hillside House will highlight indigenous arts forms – www.antoniusroberts.com
Ground Transportation courtesy of Bahamas Experiences and WiFi access provided by BTC – Lime

The Business of Fashion Models 2012 7/21/12

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The Business of Fashion Models 2012
July 21,2012, 12:00pm to 5pm
The Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
www.mife.biz

Don’t miss the opportunity to attend tea talks: launch 2012, in association with Mark cosmetics, Saturday, July 21st – an amazing event where you can see, hear, learn, and meet some of fashion’s biggest names, including top fashion models, agents, photographers, casting directors, designers and editors.

Tickets include full access to the main talks and panel discussions, individual speakers, Q+A sessions, fashion films, plus meet & greet at network cocktail party.

MiFE TEA Talks events aims to cover the business of fashion through panel discussions, Q+A Sessions, and inspirational conversations with the world’s leading professionals, whose aim is to help educate and inform those wishing to enter the industry with honest and direct topics that will uplift and help those who dream to be in the fashion industry, find the right path to their dreams. The event will feature a panel discussion of top model & celebrity casting agents, photographers, models, and other industry experts, speaking on the topic of “The First Three Years of Becoming a Model.” Beverly Peele, former supermodel will speak openly about her life story of triumph and failures in her talk “What’s Behind the Cover?” Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri, former model and celebrity photographer will discuss “Life After Vogue,” and will show a clip from her recent short film featured at the Cannes Film Festival.

Celebrity Fashion Panel to have an open and candid discussion about the tumultuous first 3 years of becoming a model. Hear the true stories of what it takes to develop a successful career in fashion modeling. Told from top model agents, fashion photographers, and the former editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine.
Topics include:
– The TRUTH of what TOP MODEL AGENTS and casting directors LOOK FOR
– The HIGHS and LOWS of the fashion industry
– What it takes to make it and stay on top
– SECRETS to getting clients to book you over and over
– Where to go – the top cities for fashion & entertainment
– How do you get from $1,500 to $15,000 a day

What does it take to become a glamour fashion model? What happens behind the scenes? How does a model reach the top to become featured on the cover of glossy magazines? These answers will be discussed in an honest, candid discussion amidst the top known names in the fashion industry including former top model agent Tyron Barrington, top fashion photographer Marcus Klinko, former editor of Cosmopolitan Judy Goss, as well as many more industry experts.

Beverly Peele, former Supermodel, actress, rose to fame in the late 1980s and 1990s, appearing mostly in Mademoiselle and Elle magazine. She appeared on about a dozen fashion magazine covers.

Tyron Barrington, former top model agent TYRON BARRINGTON, now a leading fashion Producer & Casting Director for Fortune 500 companies such as AVON MARK Cosmetics, TARGET, BMW, L’OREAL FERIA, ELLE, etc.

WOMAN POWER, Judy Goss, TV Host, Author, Entrepreneur, began her successful career in the entertainment world as a high fashion model for Ford Models in New York City where she traveled extensively around the world appearing in campaigns such as Armani, L’Oreal and Nivea.

1st Conference Recovering from Autism GM Autism Foundation 7/14/12

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1st Conference Recovering from Autism GM Autism Foundation
July 14 2012, 8.30 am to 1.00 pm
Marriot Dadeland Miami
9090 South Dadeland Blvd
Miami, Fl 33156
www.gmautismfoundation.org

July 14th, 2012 GM Autism Foundation will be hosting its first autism conference at the Dadeland Marriot in Miami FL. This conference will kick off a series of conferences addressing various biomedical treatments that are currently being performed on children affected by the condition broadly defined as autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

We are proud to have autism recovery pioneer and parent of a recovering child, Kerri McDaniels Rivera. Mrs. Rivera runs the AutismO2 clinic in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. She has been using a protocol known as MMS, which includes the use chlorine dioxide (CL02), and has been the recent source of much controversy. Mrs. Rivera will be discussing the significant improvements she has see with the use of this protocol, as well as dispelling many of the myths that have been circulating in the media regarding the protocol.

GM Foundation is a nonprofit organization that looks to disseminate information on biomedical treatments for autism. Created as a labor of love by Myrna Sterling, and named as a tribute to her son Gian Marco, the foundation also provides important, albeit limited financial support for families who otherwise could not afford such treatments.

Social Media Day Miami 2012 6/30/12

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Social Media Day Miami 2012


Saturday, June 30, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Zadok Gallery
2534 N. Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33127
FREE
RSVP Requested
Facebook Page
Twitter Hashtag: #smdaymia

Hosted By: Miami Social Media

This conference is free thanks to our sponsors:
1. Overblog @overblog
2. Zadok Gallery @WheresRocky
3. Constant Contact @ConstantContact
4. Philanthrofest @PhilanthroFest
5. Vita Coco @VitaCoco
6. El Dorado Rums @ElDoradoRums
7. Preemo @GoPreemo
8. Miami Social Marketing @MiSoMarketing
9. JLPR @JLPR
10. Red Bull @redbullmia
11. @305cafecito
12. Fried on Business @FriedonBusiness
13. Car2Go @car2gomiami
14. Compuquip @compuquip
15. Knight Foundation @knightfdn
16. Miami Parking Authority @miamiparking
17. Miami Herald @miamiherald
18. The Stage @thestagemiami
19. CRMBoost @crmboost
20. Heineken @Heineken_US
21. Contneti Cupcakes @contenticupcake
22. Social Media Club South Florida @smcsfl

Miami Social Media is thrilled to celebrate Mashable’s third annual Social Media Day!

Mashable launched the event in 2010 as a way to recognize the digital revolution happening right before our eyes.

For Social Media Day 2012, many of Miami’s top social media influencers have come together to produce a one day conference. Multiple tracks are scheduled, including content for beginners as well as for advanced social media users. The conference will be followed by a happy hour social, because being social is what it is all about.

We will be celebrating Social Media Day at Zadok Art Gallery with workshops from 2pm to 6pm, followed by happy hour at a nearby bar.

This is a day to celebrate the changes in media that have empowered us to stay connected to information in real time, the tools that have enabled us to communicate from miles apart, and the platforms that have given a voice to the voiceless and victims of protest injustice. It is a revolution worth celebrating. We hope you will join us as we Social Media Day 2012.

Follow hashtag #SMDAYMIA for the latest updates

Join over 400 social media enthusiasts in Miami for a fun half day conference from 2pm to 6pm at Zadok Gallery, followed by drinks from 6pm to 7pm, and then a party at Wood Tavern after 7pm. Conference goers get free drinks at the gallery and a free drink ticket for Wood Tavern.

Please RSVP on the official form.

For the conference, multiple tracks are scheduled, including content for beginners as well as for advanced social media users. See here for topics, speakers, and schedule.

The conference will be followed by a happy hour social, because being social is what it is all about.

We’ll be meeting at Zadok art gallery from 2pm to 7pm for the conference, followed by happy hour drinks and networking at Wood Tavern.

See you there!

Florida Supercon 6/29/12 – 7/2/12

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Florida Supercon
Friday, June 29: 12:00PM – 3:00AM
Saturday, June 30: 11:00AM – 3:00AM
Sunday, July 1: 11:00AM – 3:00AM
Monday, July 2: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
Miami Airport Convention Center
711 NW 72nd Ave
Miami FL. 33126
www.floridasupercon.com

Florida Supercon: South Florida’s Comic Book, Anime, Animation, Video Game, Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Pop Culture Convention is JUNE 29 – JULY 2, 2012. It’s 4 days of fun featuring celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, industry guests, cosplayers, artists, writers, panels, Q&A’s, films & shorts, costume & cosplay contests, vendors, parties, anime, workshops, video gaming and more! FSC will be returning for year seven to the Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC), formally known as the Miami Mart Airport Hotel and Convention Center.

Exhibition Room hours are
Friday: 2:00PM – 9:00PM
Saturday: 11:00AM – 8:00PM
Sunday: 11:00AM – 8:00PM
Monday: 11:00AM – 6:00PM

There’s over 125,000 sq. feet of events, vendors, artists etc.. With your paid registration, you get a copy of our program guide, containing a list of all the scheduled events and a show map. You can also see the schedule in advance on our website events page. To get the most enjoyment from the convention, we encourage you to review the scheduled events ahead of time and sort out your plan of attack. This will ensure that you don’t miss anything you want to do in the rush of the moment. Some serious con goers plan out their entire weekend weeks in advance; the convention staff have organized their lives around it, so you can well imagine that a little forethought would be handy for everyone. Highlight the can’t-miss events, realizing of course that your plans could change in an instant during the flow of events, depending on what your friends (old ones or new-found) have in mind. Count on having previously unknown interests piqued at least once during the convention. Also, please keep in mind that last-minute schedule changes can and will happen with little notice…but by the time we’ve printed the program guide, things are pretty much set in stone.

Florida Supercon is less than a month away and has just confirmed several new headliners for the already massive guest list! New guest additions include:
Alex Kingston: Star of Doctor Who (River Song) and ER (Dr. Elizabeth Corday).
Tom Savini: Horror Legend and Icon. Actor, Director, Make Up Artist and more!
Nicki Clyne: Star of Battlestar Galactica (Cally Henderson Tyrol).
Bob Bolling: Comic Book Artist/Writer. Creator of Little Archie.
Priscilla Barnes: Star of Three’s Company, The Devil’s Rejects and Mallrats.
Marilyn Ghigliotti: Star of Clerks.
Some of the highlights of guests already announced for Florida Supercon 2012 include:

Television and Movie Stars: Dino Stamatopoulos (Community), Scott Adsit (30 Rock), Michael Hogan (Battlestar Galactica), Linda Harrison (Planet of the Apes), Chad Lindberg (Supernatural, Fast and the Furious), Noel G. (Walking Dead, Fast and the Furious), Cindy Morgan (Tron, Caddyshack) and Allen Oppenheimer (Six Million Dollar Man, Star Trek).

Stars of The Hunger Games: Dakota Hood, Mackenzie Lintz, Annie Thurman, Tara Macken, Sam Tan and Ethan Jamieson.

Comic Book Guests of Honor: Neal Adams (Batman, The Avengers, X-Men), Carmine Infantino (Godfather of The Silver Age, Creator of Batgirl, The Flash and Poison Ivy) and George Perez (The Avengers, Wonder Woman, Superman, Teen Titans).

Comic Book Superstar Artists: Olivier Coipel (Avengers vs. X-Men, Thor), Steve Epting (Captain America, Fantastic Four), Rags Morales (Action Comics/Superman), Kevin Maguire (World’s Finest, Justice League), Clay Mann (X-Men), Ariel Olivetti (G.I. Combat, Incredible Hulk, Cable), Brad Walker (Superman, Guardians of the Galaxy), Shawn Crystal (Deadpool), Dan Parent (Archie), Greg Horn (Green Lantern, Ms. Marvel) and much more!

Comic Book Legends: Denny O’Neil (Batman, Green Lantern), Roy Thomas (The Avengers, X-Men, Star Wars), Jose Delbo (Wonder Woman, Batman), Bill Sienkiewicz (Daredevil, New Mutants, Spider-Man), Howard Chaykin (Star Wars, The Avengers, Captain America), Allen Bellman (1940’s Captain America, Human Torch).

Comic Book Industry Guests: Lauren Sankovich (Marvel Comics), Alex Segura (Archie Comics) and David Uslan (Graphic.Ly).

Musical Headliners: Less Than Jake, Celldweller and over fifteen support bands.

Stars of Ghost Hunters on SyFy: Britt Griffith, Paul Bradford and Scott Tepperman.

Michael Uslan, producer of summer blockbuster Batman: The Dark Knight Rises.

Legendary Horror Filmmakers: Lloyd Kaufman (Troma, Toxic Avenger) and Herschell Gordon Lewis (Blood Feast).

Creators and Stars of Adult Swim’s Frankenhole and Morel Orel: Dino Stamatopoulos, Scott Adsit and Britta Phillips.

Anime Stars: Brittney Karbowski (Soul Eater), J. Michael Tatum (Black Butler, One Piece), Stephanie Young (Claymore, One Piece) and David Vincent (Code Geass, Bleach).

Video Game Voice Stars: D.C. Douglas (Mass Effect, Resident Evil) and Michael Hogan (Mass Effect, Skyrim).

Animation Voice Stars: Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen Hunger Force), Gregg Berger (Transformers), Richard Horvitz (Invader Zim), Rikki Simons (Invader Zim), Larry Kenney (Thundercats), Allen Oppenheimer (He-Man and The Masters of the Universe) and Billy West (Futurama, Ren and Stimpy).

Wrestling Stars: Raven, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake and The Nasty Boys.
Florida Supercon has dedicated programming tracks for each of the genre’s being celebrated. Some of the amazing events planned include:
· Q&A’s with all of our attending guests
· Comic art portfolio reviews for aspiring artists
· Fan panels for all aspects of the show (Comics, Anime, Animation, Sci-Fi etc.)
· Industry panels for breaking into Comics, Anime, Animation etc…
· The FSC Costume Competition (with over $3,000 in cash and prizes)
· Dozens of Cosplay Photo Shoots for cosplayers and photographers
· Supercon Championship Wrestling featuring Cobra Commander, The Joker, The Mario Bros., The Geico Caveman and more!
· Filmmaking workshops with legendary Filmmakers
· The FSC Film Festival
· The FSC Tech Track
· Live Musical Performances
· Live Stand Up Comedy
· Anime Screenings and Anime Music Videos
· Over 100 Video Game stations and Video Game Tournaments
· A 50,000 square feet exhibition room with over 300 booths and tables featuring vendors, celebrity guests, artists, filmmakers and exhibits.

MIACON Miami Independent Artists Conference 6/29/12 – 7/1/12

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MIACON (Miami Independent Artists Conference)
Fri June 29th – Sun July 1st
Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel – Miami Airport
7707 NW 103rd Street
Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
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For more information, sponsorship and vending call Oski 305.303.3976.
This is an official Qool Show 2012. www.queenofthescene.com

The three day M I A C O N (Miami Independent Artist Conference) will showcase music of all genres with workshops, discussion panels, music project critiques, and much more. In addition to business there will also be ample opportunity to enjoy the Miami sun at our poolside party events. This is open to all independent artists, bands, producers, DJs, managers, photographers, graphic designers, web designers, record labels and the general public. Basically if you are an independent artist and are involved with music, you should come and enjoy this weekend. All events are family friendly until 9pm, after 9pm 21 & over. There is no cost to submit your music. A weekend pass to attend is only $15. Kids 12 & under free.

Book your rooms for the weekend now at (305) 825-1000 for around $70 a night.

Everyone is invited! We will showcase over 50 bands and acts!
Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Funk, R&B, Blues, Alternative, Dance, Electronic, Salsa… All kinds of music.
Submit Now! Book Your Band/Group/Solo/Act Now! Please email your info to: Q_O_T_S@yahoo.com
Here’s what we need:
BIO
PIC
MP3
Website URL
email Addresses
Phone Numbers

Scheduled speakers are:
John F. Bradley, Bradley Legal Group, P.A., Managing Partner · Fort Lauderdale, Florida Boutique law firm focusing on Entertainment Intellectual Property Litigation and Business Law www.musiclawattorney.com
John D.Thomas, With over twenty-five years of experience in the music industry, John D. Thomas has worked for various well-known artists including Ms. Lauryn Hill, Scott Stapp, Seven Aurelius, India Irie, Carlos Vives, Missy Elliot, P. Diddy, Dream, KC & The Sunshine Band, Eddie Kramer, P. Diddy, Ron St. Germain, and Sebastian Krys among countless others. www.johndthomas.com
Alfonso D’Niscio Brooksm Entrepreneur, Promoter, Touring Sound Engineer, Stage Manager, Musician, former owner of Pulp Live, owner of Rockaz MVMT Events that host Bayside Rocks Festival, One Love Nutrifest, Miami Reggae Fest and Carifest Music & Arts Festival. www.rockazmvmt.com
Fernie Copelly, Musician (Humbert, I Don’t Know), producer & engineer (The Shack North & Rehersal Stuidio). www.shacknorth.com
Tony Launda, Musician (Humbert, I Don’t Know), writer for Dig Under Rock. www.digunderrock.com/
John Tovar, Manager and music veteran with over 20 years in music. Managed Marilyn Manson, The Mavericks, Nucler Valdez and many local, national and international acts. tmgmusic@bellsouth.net
Richard Clarvit, P.A., Entertainment Attorneys and Artist Management. Songwriter, Producer and night club owner. richsongs@aol.com
Raul DJ Raw Madina, Entrepreneur, Hip-Hop producer, owner of Raw Records, Radio 91.7 FM and The Hoodstock Music Festival. www.hoodstock305.com
Chris DJ Kassik Morales, Miami Pioneer DJ has worked every club in the south and has performed with Wu Tang Clan, Gangstar, Blackmoon, Fat Joe, Public Enemy and many more. Djs for Power 96FM Radio in Miami. www.djklassik.com
More TBA!

Friday June 29th:
4:00PM-8:00PM – M I A C O N 2012 welcome Pool Party with live bands & DJs @ Pool side stage.
Hosted by DJ Oski www.djoski.com
MIACON band line up TBA very soon.
8:00PM – 9:00PM – M I A C O N Opening ceremonies and meet and greet @ Ricks’ Bar.
8:00PM – 8:10PM – Positive event blessings by Hoodstock 2012 committee @ Rick’s Bar.
9:00PM – 3:00AM – M I A C O N Music Showcase on two stages @ Rick’s Bar.
MIACON band line up TBA very soon.
9:00PM – 9:30PM – Drum Off Showcase & Competition by South Florida Drummers United @ Rick’s Bar.
Here are the rules.
1. We will have a drum set.
2. You bring a mp3 player with a song of your choice.
3. You play the best you can over that song for 2 minutes.
4. The crowd picks the winner.
Winner gets South Florida Drummers United Goodies.
Here are the Drummers entered so far..
Host drummer Lord Yader Moreno http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1193112009
Chris Rod www.facebook.com/DrummerChrisRod
Frank Zapata http://www.facebook.com/zondrums
Daniel Porras
Bojan Pante
more tba…
www.facebook.com/southfloridadrummersunited
1:30AM -2:00AM – Guitarist showcase & competition by Anonymous Guitars and Krazy Cabz Inc. @ Rick’s Bar.
Here are the rules.
1. You bring your guitar or use an Anonymous Guitar and play for 1 minute.
2. The crown will pick the winner.
Winner gets Anonymous Guitar & Krazy Cab Goodies..www.anonymousguitars.com www.krazycabz.com
3:00AM-4AM – After Party with live DJs @ Rick’s Bar.

Saturday June 30th:
12:00PM – 8:00PM – Rebel Music Pool Party with live bands & DJs @ Pool side stage. Music by LAMBSBREAD. Hosted by Herb Love. Special guest DJ Blendz. www.rebelmusic.tv
MIACON band line up TBA very soon.
12:00PM-12:10PM – Positive event blessings by The Warriors Of Light @ Pool side stage.
12:00PM-3:00PM – CD review and discussion panel with music industry speakers. Please bring your CD and new projects for a group study, reviews and critiques by our discussion panels and the crowd @ Rick’s Bar.
Here are the rules.
1. Bring your CD.
2. We will play it over the PA.
3. Our panel will critique and review the CD on all points.
4. The crowd can also critique and review the CD.
This is what is called a group study. It can be very helpful on testing new music and getting your recording heard.
3:00PM – 4:00PM – Swim suit fashion show and raffle by Kariza Swim Wear. Kariza, a Brazilian native raised in a world of color, costumes, and drums of Carnival, her stage for a blossoming career. After attending college for fashion design in Brazil she moved to the United States in 2000 and made history with her world famous Kariza Wrap Skirts! Every piece of wearable art was responsible for generating financial growth to a lot of low income families in the local Indian communities, maintaining Eco-friendly and sustainable principles. www.kariza.com
4:00PM – 3AM – M I A C O M Music Showcase on two stages @ Rick’s Bar.
MIACON band line up TBA very soon.
1:00AM – 1:30AM – MC Showcase & Rap Off Competition by Hoodstock 2012 & Rebel Music @ Rick’s Bar.
Here are the rules.
1. A DJ will drop a beat.
2. You will rap over that beat for 2 minutes.
3. The crowd will pick the top 2 rappers.
4. The top 2 MCs will decide to rap over a beat or acapella.
5. The top 2 MCs will have 1 minute each to go at each other.
6 The crowd will pick a winner.
The winner gets Hoodstock Goodies and performs at Hoodstock 2012.
www.hoodstock305.com
www.rebelmusic.tv
3:00AM – 4AM – After Party with live DJs @ Rick’s Bar.

Sunday July 1st:
12:00PM-6:00PM- Pool Party with live bands & DJs. Hosted by DJ Smooth
MIACON band line up TBA very soon.
12:00PM-12:10PM – Positive event blessings by The Warriors Of Light @ Pool side stage.
1:00PM-4:00PM – M I A C O M Music Showcase on two stages @ Rick’s Bar. @ Rick’s Bar.
MIACON band line up TBA very soon.
3:00PM – 4:00PM – Swim suit fashion show and raffle by Kariza Swim Wear www.kariza.com
Kariza, a Brazilian native raised in a world of color, costumes, and drums of Carnival, her stage for a blossoming career. After attending college for fashion design in Brazil she moved to the United States in 2000 and made history with her world famous Kariza Wrap Skirts! Every piece of wearable art was responsible for generating financial growth to a lot of low income families in the local Indian communities, maintaining Eco-friendly and sustainable principles.
5:00PM – 6:00PM – M I A C O N 2012 Closing ceremonies and Awards @ Rick’s Bar.

The Women’s Success Summit 5/17-18/12

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The Women’s Success Summit
May 17 & 18
The Miracle Theatre
Coral Gables
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134

More Details & Registration
Early Bird rates in effect until May 3rd. After May 3rd, use the Promo Code to receive the early bird rate, courtesy of www.SoulofMiami.org! PROMO CODE: SOUL

The Big Close

You’re invited to attend Miami’s largest 2-day business conference for women (and men!).
The fact is, whether it’s your products, your services, a point of view, an idea, a cause or simply yourself, everyone can benefit from learning how to SELL more effectively. And that’s why the 5th Women’s Success Summit theme is “The Big CLOSE.”

From generating leads, negotiating deals, and driving referrals all the way to time management, website design and writing copy… at the end of the day, almost all business activities impact the bottom line. And that’s the focus of the upcoming Summit.

Featuring appearances by some of the business world’s most interesting, successful and educational speakers, panelists, gurus and prodigies, our mission is to gather the best minds we can to provide hardworking, ambitious women (and men!!) two days worth of motivation, learning and networking. Woo-Hoo!

CityWrights A Professional Weekend for Playwrights 6/14-17/12

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CityWrights: A Professional Weekend for Playwrights
June 14-17, 2012
The EPIC Hotel
270 Biscayne Boulevard Way
downtown Miami, Florida

Registration and information: www.citytheatre.com
Contact: (305) 755-9401 citywrights@citytheatre.com

Following its successful launch in June 2012, and with expanded programming thanks to funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of its Knight Arts Challenge Grant, City Theatre invites playwrights to pack up the laptop and come to Miami, Florida, for the 2nd Annual CityWrights: A Professional Weekend for Playwrights, June 14 – 17, 2012. CityWrights is presented as a program of City Theatre’s 17th Annual Summer Shorts Festival. Professional playwrights, early career and emerging playwrights, students, and all writers are welcome to attend.

CityWrights is a lively and comprehensive symposium dedicated to the training, inspiration, mentorship and support of playwrights interested in cultivating new work and artistic collaborations through creative and professional development. It is the only regional event that invites playwrights to come together with master artists and theater industry leaders to discuss the issues impacting the way playwrights make art and do business today.

The Weekend offers master classes and workshops, readings and dialogue, panels, conversations, Summer Shorts festival productions and informal networking during cabana break-out sessions and poolside happy hours at the EPIC Hotel, the official conference hotel, overlooking the dynamic Miami skyline.

Confirmed presenters include: Award-winning Broadway and off-Broadway Master Playwrights Christopher Durang and Leslie Ayvazian; Polly Carl, Director of the American Voices New Play Institute and Center for the Theater Commons; Theatrical Producer Joan Stein (Motherhood Out Loud, Standing on Ceremony); Atlantic Theatre Company’s Associate Artistic Director Christian Parker, Samuel French Publishing Representatives Billie Davis and Amy Marsh, Literary Agent Susan Schulman of the Susan Schulman Agency, Dramatists Guild Representatives Roland Tec, David Faux and Rachel Routh, and guest playwright Ivan Anderson, among others.

For the second year, City Theatre is working with the prestigious Dramatists Guild Fund Traveling Masters Program, which sends leading dramatists into communities around the country. The Traveling Master for 2012 is multiple award-winning playwright and actor Christopher Durang (Sister Mary Ignatius, The Marriage of Bette and Boo).

Presenters and Programming subject to change.
The 2012 conference schedule will offer small group Writer’s Blocks with Ayvazian, Durang and others, with workshops concentrating on craft, technique and creative development, and an emphasis on writing the ten-minute play. The masters will also engage in question and answer sessions relating to their careers and experiences, and present readings of their own works.

In addition to the creative sessions, programming will be offered on such topics as Commissions and Submissions; Producing and Self-Producing; The Process of Artistic Collaboration; Agent Representation; Publishing and e-Publishing with Samuel French; Connecting and Networking for the Playwright; Intellectual Property; Subsidiary Rights; Copyright Issues; Dramatists and the Internet; Authorial vs. Developmental Collaborations; and Investing in Theatre. A Dramatists Guild Town Hall will be held for regional members and invites writers considering membership in this national service organization for playwrights.

The Weekend kicks off on Thursday, June 14 with the CityWrights Launch Party sponsored by Sabadell United Bank. City Theatre will welcome its special guests, conference attendees, local arts leaders, its board of directors and sponsors to the celebration. Tickets for the Launch Party are available to the public $25. The winner and finalists of the inaugural City Theatre National Award for Short Playwriting will be presented, with a $1,000 prize and a production in Summer Shorts awarded to the winner.

Throughout the Weekend, special readings of works by Leslie Ayvazian and Christopher Durang, alongside selections by the finalists of City Theatre’s first National Contest for Short Playwriting and the finalists of Samuel French’s 2011-12 Off Off Broadway Festival, will be held. A keynote luncheon and closing brunch will round out the events. The full schedule of events, to be updated regularly, is available at www.citytheatre.com.

The conference fee for the CityWrights Weekend for Playwrights (June 14 – Sunday, June 17) is $325. The Florida Professional Industry rate for members of the Dramatists Guild, Theatre League of South Florida or the Center@MDC is $275. The student rate is $250, and a limited number of student scholarships are available through application. Students may apply by writing to CityWrights@citytheatre.com. Attendance is limited, and registration is available at www.citytheatre.com or by calling (305) 755-9401. Reduced room rates at the EPIC Hotel may be found at https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=26735&Chain=10179&promo=AAD

or by entering the booking code AAD on the reservations page of the EPIC Hotel www.epichotel.com.

17th Annual Conference Ministering to the Elderly Transitions in Life and Beyond 4/5/12

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17th Annual Conference Ministering to the Elderly: Transitions in Life and Beyond
May 21, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
5200 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL

Miami Jewish Health Systems (MJHS) in collaboration with The Jewish Chaplaincy Program of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Services of South Florida will host the 17th Annual Conference – Ministering to the Elderly: Transitions in Life and Beyond. The conference, open to caregivers, clergy, mental health professionals, and those involved older populations will discuss different cultural and religious perspectives on aging, seniors’ viewpoint of life as they grow older and techniques to enriching life in the elder years.

Dr. Harry Moody, current Director of Academic Affairs for AARP and author of “The Five Stages of the Soul” and “Aging: Concepts and Controversies,” will headline the conference.

“We’ve all heard of the book Passages: Predictable Crisis of Adult Life that talks about the stages in a person’s life, but the book fails to explain what happens after the 50’s,” said Jeffrey P. Freimark, President and Chief Executive Officer of MJHS. “Our upcoming conference picks up where that book ends. The upcoming conference will serve as a practical forum for professionals and caregivers to examine what occurs in the stages of life for seniors and how they may continue to find meaningful purpose throughout their life.”

“The process of aging can be a period of realignment, of spiritual awakening, and inner exploration. As people live longer, this period remains an uncharted ocean in our society; we hope to challenge ourselves to reconsider this new frontier,” remarks Rabbi Frederick L Klein, Director of the Jewish Chaplaincy Program of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Chair of the Conference.

The conference is open to the public. Registration is $25.00, including lunch and pre/post receptions. All proceeds will benefit MJHS, a not-for-profit organization. For more information or to find out about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Alicia Schindler at 954-253-2830 or aschindler@mjhha.org.

Miami Jewish Health Systems is one of the most innovative healthcare providers in the United States. Treating 25,000 people of all ages, ethnicities and religions annually, the not-for-profit organization, known formerly as Miami Jewish Home and Hospital, offers community-based, residential and on-campus medical programs. The 71 year old institution draws patients from across the nation and around the world for its pioneering Centers of Excellence that include: Rosomoff Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center; Brucker Biofeedback Center; Mental Health & Memory Services; Rehabilitation Services at Miami Jewish Health Systems’ Nursing Facility and the Program of All Inclusive care for the Elderly (PACE). More information on Miami Jewish Health Systems is available at www.miamijewishhealthsystems.org.

The mission of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is to mobilize human and financial resources to care for those in need, strengthen Jewish life and advance the unity, values and shared purpose of the Jewish people in Miami, in Israel and around the world.

The mission of Jewish Community Services is to improve the quality of life and self-sufficiency of the Jewish and broader communities throughout South Florida in accordance with Jewish values.

Women In PR Summit & Retreat 2012 9/20-23/12

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Women In PR Summit & Retreat 2012
09/20-09/23,2012, 8:00 am-5:00pm
Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel
4525 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
http://wiprsummit.com

Women In PR is proud to announce that CEO and Founder of People’s Revolution Kelly Cutrone will be the keynote speaker at the organization’s closing brunch on Sunday September 23rd, 2012. The Women In PR 2nd Annual Summit & Retreat will take place at Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel 4525 Collins Avenue located in Miami Beach, Florida September 20-23rd, 2012.

Kelly Cutrone is not only an internationally known fashion public relation and brand strategist, but also a television star as well. In 2010 Cutrone appeared on MTV’s The Hills, the spin-off series The City where she mentored her then employee Whitney Port and then received her own reality show, Kell on Earth on the Bravo Network. Kell on Earth instantly became a hit for the network which led to other television opportunities. In 2011 Cutrone, became a special correspondent on The Dr. Phil Show. Currently, Cutrone can be seen as the new judge on this seasons America’s Next Top Model, Cycle 18.

Cutrone will be giving the closing remarks to the lucky women who have the opportunity to attend this event on the last day of the summit and retreat. Cutrone will not only be participating in the brunch, but will be having a questions and answer session with attendees along with a signing of her New York Times best seller , “If You Have to Cry, Go Outside: And Other Things Your Mother Never Told You”. The PR maven’s book stayed on the New York Times and National Bestseller List for over 11 weeks and the women who attend the conference will receive a copy of this book. Her second book, “Normal Get You Nowhere” was released by Harper One in paperback this past March.

Cutrone has also partnered with Chris Burch to create and launch a women’s fashion brand that incorporates fashion, power and pop culture into one, known as Electric Love Army. The brand is set to launch February 2013.

The Women In PR 2nd Annual Summit & Retreat includes a cocktail reception, two full days of workshops, panels and breakout sessions, exclusive dinners, networking hours, a night out on the town, and will close with the brunch that Cutrone will be speaking at along with spa services to unwind before ending the summit and retreat.

Women In PR is a vital resource for public relations professionals. Women In PR empower women to reach their full potential by promoting their professional growth and inspiring them to share their successes in the rapidly changing world of public relations

International Art and Business Expo 5/9/12

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International Art and Business Expo
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The Miami Free Zone
2305 N.W. 107 Avenue
Doral, Florida 33172

Save the Date/ Save the Space
Over 1000 Qualified Attendants

Calling all Artists! Applications are now being accepted for the Alliance International Art Exhibit “Bringing the International Business Community together through Art” being held during the 12th Alliance Business Expo & World Trade Month

Do not miss this unique opportunity to showcase your art work to the South Florida international business community in a professional environment as part of the Alliance International’s quarterly Business Expo. Spaces will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

For information and application, please contact: Ms. Norma Amaro, Chair, Alliance International Art Exhibit Committee Email: amarotc@aol.com

This event is being organized and supported by the members of the
Alliance to Promote International Trade
American Nicaraguan Chamber of Commerce
The Broward County Chamber of Commerce
Colombian American Chamber of Commerce
Community Networker
Costa Rica USA Chamber of Commerce
Doral Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Miami & Brickell Chamber of Commerce
Ecuadorian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Miami
Enterprise Florida, Inc.
Florida China Chamber of Commerce
Florida Foreign Trade Association
Galeria A
Global Business Council
Hialeah Chamber of Commerce & Industries
Highlands County Economic Development Commission
The Hispanic Coalition
Honduran USA Chamber of Commerce Worldwide
The Miami Dade County Chamber of Commerce
The Miami Free Zone
Latin Chamber of Commerce of Miami Beach
Nicaraguan American Chamber of Commerce
Panamanian American Chamber of Commerce
Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce of South Florida
Polish American Chamber of Commerce
The Renatus Group
South Florida Chamber of Commerce
Trade-USA
U.S. Department of Commerce

TattooLaPalooza Miami 6/22-24/12

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TattooLaPalooza
June 22-24, 2012
Friday 4pm – Midnight
Saturday Noon – Midnight
Sunday Noon – 10pm
Hyatt Regency Hotel
400 South East Second Ave.
Miami, Florida 33131
www.tattoolapalooza.com

General Admission – 1 Day Pass
$20.00 in advance
$30.00 at the door
General Admission – 3 Day Pass
$45.00 in advance
$60.00 at the door
Children 12 and under are FREE.

A tattoo convention is a meeting and exhibition for tattoo practitioners and enthusiasts,as well as anyone who wishes to see the world of tattooing up close.Tattoo conventions range from small events sponsored by a local business that may last a day, to major international conventions spanning a weekend or the better part of a week.They may include contests and exhibitions, booths selling tattoo-related items and even booths rented for use by tattoo artists who work during the convention. Collectors may attend conventions specifically to obtain a tattoo from a particular visiting artist.

Other events may include professional events such as workshops and meetings as well as social events.Contests, usually restricted to registered participants, usually feature a variety of categories: portraits, new school, traditional, black-and-gray, tribal, oriental, backpieces, sleeves and so on.
Judging may be by vote or by a panel of judges.

Featured Artists: Jesse Smith, Ron Russo, Jeremy Miller, Bili Vegas, Phil Garcia, Frank La Natra, Jon Montalvo, Vince Villalvazo, Stefano, Liz Cook, Paul Acker, Timmy B, and many more.

Consumiami 3/23-24/12

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Consumiami
March 23rd, March 24th, 2012
Miami Dade Collegue Wolfson Campus
300 NE 2nd Avenue
Downtown Miami
Spanish Website
English Website

Jornadas de consumo
Conferencias gratis de consumo / Free Consumer Conference

Spanish Consul welcomes the business sector and the first International Consumer Fair to be held in the United States

The event is firmly supported by important companies and firms, financial entities, institutions and international organization.

Spanish Consul in Miami, Cristina Barrios, who presented the ceremony, emphasized that “we want to make the most of fairs and forums, like the one we’ll have in two months, to continue the expansion of Spanish companies in South Florida, for which you can count on the Spanish Trade Office and the entire Spanish Consulate.”

Ralph Nader, one of the most distinguished and international figures in the consumption field, will give the opening conference of the event.

2012 Miami Beach Women’s Conference 3/16/12

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2012 Miami Beach Women’s Conference
Friday, March 16, 2012, 8:30a-12:00pm
Miami Beach City Hall
1700 Convention Center Dr
3rd Floor Commission Chambers
Free To The Public

8:30 – 9:30 AM Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Costco, Van Dyke Cafe, Loews Hotel & Cusano’s
as panelists and public gather in anticipation for the Mayor’s Panel

4th Annual Miami Beach Mayor’s Panel
Mayor Matti Herrera Bower: Your Host
Elected Miami Beach Mayor 2007, Re-Elected 2009 & 2011
1st Woman Mayor of Miami Beach
1st Hispanic Mayor of Miami Beach

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Mayor’s Panel A: “You’re Elected! Now What?”
A panel of esteemed women leaders discuss the role of women in politics,
the special challenges and opportunities that face them as elected officials.

Panelists
Hon. Elaine Bloom
Senator Gwen Margolis
Commissioner Katy Sorenson

Half Hour Network & Revitalization Break
Acupunture Treatments Courtesty of Dr. Kasey Pryce
Natural Awakenings

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mayor’s Panel B: “Protection For Women”
A panel discussion by seasoned legal and crime prevention professionals
on protecting women physically, legally and from the devastation of identity theft.

Panelists
Hon. Katherine Fernandez Rundle
Commissioner Sally Heyman
Beth Littrell, Esq.

Mayor’s Panel Sponsored Annually By:
FL House Representative Luis Garcia, Jr. For Congress

Directly after the Mayor’s Panel please join US Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen; Honored Guest of the 4th Annual “Lunch in the Garden” Co-Hosted By Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Women’s Exhibit, Inc. showcasing the culinary talents of women, and a Silent Auction of great local deals at the newly renovated Miami Beach Botanical Garden adjacent to City Hall from 12:30 – 4 PM

Produced By: Women’s Exhibit, Inc.
Miami Beach Based Non Profit Organization
In Partnership with The City of Miami Beach
www.WomensExhibit.com
www.MiamiBeachFl.gov

3rd annual Sustainable Haiti Conference 4/23-25/12

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Sustainable Haiti Conference
April 23rd- April 25th, 2012
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL
www.haiticonference.com

The 3rd annual Sustainable Haiti Conference, the largest annual gathering for Haiti’s economic development, will again take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center from April 23rd- April 25th, 2012.

The Conference will again feature over 100 top global thought leaders as speakers, along with major international media. The Conference will include entrepreneurs and investors from around the globe, Haitian Diaspora, Haitian entrepreneurs, Haitian companies and Haitian government officials, US companies with a presence in Haiti, Builders, US government officials, NGOs, faith-based groups, thought leaders, academic leaders, and students.

The 3rd annual Sustainable Haiti Conference will take place alongside the Impact Conference @ Sustainatopia (www.connectionmiami.com), which is the largest annual global gathering on the East Coast United States, Latin America & the Caribbean of thought leaders within the social, financial and environmental space.

The 3rd annual Conference will feature the 2012 Investment Forum, a special collaboration with the Haitian Diaspora Federation to promote investment in Haiti by Haitian Diaspora.

The 2012 Conference will also feature a special builders’ forum, an entrepreneurs’ forum, fast pitch/speed networking sessions and specific exercises to link capital to projects.

Sponsors for the 3rd annual Conference include the Haitian Fund for Innovation, Hope for Haiti, and FAVACA.

“More than ever, the 3rd Annual Sustainable Haiti Conference is THE keystone event for those interested in the sustainable rebuilding of Haiti. The successful rebuilding of this great nation will take the collective effort of many creative and talented social entrepreneurs, investors, and philanthropists from around the world – connecting with the Haitian diaspora and individual governments to forge a new and sustainable path for the Haitian people. The 3rd annual Sustainable Haiti Conference will continue to provide a connection point and launch pad for this historic and heroic effort. We want to continue to support our friends and neighbors in Haiti at this critical time in its history.”, says founder John Rosser of DVK, Inc.

Photographs of Social Media Week Miami – Keeping Social Media Real & Organic Panel on 2/16/12

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Social Media Week Miami – Keeping Social Media Real and Organic at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, February 16,2012.  On the panel was Maria de Los Angeles, Natasha Otero-Santiago, Janey Coffey, James Echols, Liza Walton, Steve Roitstein and Alex de Carvalho. What a great group of social media people that do keep it real, congratulations on a great panel!!!!  I anc not think of a better place to the Social Media Week Miami than at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts!!!!!

“Social Media Week is one of the world’s most unique global platforms, offering a series of interconnected activities and conversations around the world on emerging trends in social and mobile media across all major industries.  In just under three years, Social Media Week has expanded to 21 cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, Sao Paulo, Rio De Janeiro, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Istanbul, London, Paris, Rome, Milan, Glasgow, Berlin, Moscow, Beirut and Hong Kong.  SMW just added Tokyo, Singapore, DC and Miami this year.”

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Photographs of Social Media Week Miami Tweet Up at Jimmy’z Kitchen on 2/15/12

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Social Media Week Miami Tweet Up at Jimmy’z Kitchen on Wednesday, February 15,2012.   Tweet Up after the second day of Social Media Week Miami had a great group of people!!!!! So much fun and the complimentary bits and sangria was so yummy.

“Social Media Week is one of the world’s most unique global platforms, offering a series of interconnected activities and conversations around the world on emerging trends in social and mobile media across all major industries.  In just under three years, Social Media Week has expanded to 21 cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, Sao Paulo, Rio De Janeiro, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Istanbul, London, Paris, Rome, Milan, Glasgow, Berlin, Moscow, Beirut and Hong Kong.  SMW just added Tokyo, Singapore, DC and Miami this year.”

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Photographs of Social Media Week Miami Tweet Up at The Stage on 2/14/12

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Social Media Week Miami Tweet Up at The Stage on Tuesday, February 14,2012.  The first Tweet Up of Social Media Week Miami was so much fun, there was not a large crowd but an amazing one.  They had Michelle Forte and Chris Wynter performing live.

“Social Media Week is one of the world’s most unique global platforms, offering a series of interconnected activities and conversations around the world on emerging trends in social and mobile media across all major industries.  In just under three years, Social Media Week has expanded to 21 cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, Sao Paulo, Rio De Janeiro, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Istanbul, London, Paris, Rome, Milan, Glasgow, Berlin, Moscow, Beirut and Hong Kong.  SMW just added Tokyo, Singapore, DC and Miami this year.”

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Photographs of Social Media Week Opening Reception at Area 31 on 2/13/12

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Social Media Week Miami Opening Reception at Area 31 in the Epic Hotel on Monday, February 13,2012.  What a wonderful way to start Social Media Week Miami with such awesome people.

“Social Media Week is one of the world’s most unique global platforms, offering a series of interconnected activities and conversations around the world on emerging trends in social and mobile media across all major industries.  In just under three years, Social Media Week has expanded to 21 cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, Sao Paulo, Rio De Janeiro, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Istanbul, London, Paris, Rome, Milan, Glasgow, Berlin, Moscow, Beirut and Hong Kong.  SMW just added Tokyo, Singapore, DC and Miami this year.”

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Social Media Week Miami 2012 2/13-17/12

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Social Media Week Miami 2012
February 13-17
Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL

For the first time, Social Media Week is coming to Miami! Join us and learn from some incredible folks in the industry!

Registration is FREE! Seating is LIMITED! Register HERE!

Social Media Week is a week-long conference occuring simultaneously in New York City, San Francisco, Washington DC, London, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Toronto, Sao Paulo, Singapore & Hamburg — and MIAMI! Panelists include Social Media professionals from The brpr Group, Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Sapient Nitro, Alma DDB, Republica, NBC, Telemundo, FOX, MTV, Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, The Daily, Miami Herald, CNN and more. Expect a few surprises as well! Seating is limited — register to secure your spot!

Follow on Twitter: @SocialMediaWeek @SMWmiami #SMWMiami

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SMWMiami

Reflecting the global impact of social media – and its role as a catalyst in driving cultural, economic, political and social change in developed and emerging markets – Social Media Week is one of the world’s most unique global platforms, offering a series of interconnected activities and conversations around the world on emerging trends in social and mobile media across all major industries.

In just under three years, Social Media Week has expanded to 21 cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, Sao Paulo, Rio De Janeiro, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Istanbul, London, Paris, Rome, Milan, Glasgow, Berlin, Moscow, Beirut and Hong Kong. Starting in 2012, SMW is adding Tokyo, Singapore, DC and Miami.

Annually, SMW attracts more than 60,000 attendees across thousands of individually organized events, with half a million connecting to the conference online and through mobile.

4th Annual Miami Beach Women’s Conference 3/16/12

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4th Annual Miami Beach Women’s Conference
March 16, 2012, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Miami Beach City Hall & Miami Beach Botanical Garden

Miami Beach City Hall
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
www.womensexhibit.com

The morning will kick off at the City Hall, and then we will head to the Miami Beach Botanical Garden for a luncheon, during which we will hold a silent auction. The morning session is free to the public, and the luncheon will be catered by women-owned/managed businesses and will be $30. The details are at www.womensexhibit.com.

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
4th Annual Miami Beach Mayor’s Panel
Mayor Matti Herrera Bower: Your Host
Elected Miami Beach Mayor 2007, Re-Elected 2009 & 2011
1st Woman Mayor of Miami Beach
1st Hispanic Mayor of Miami Beach

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Mayor’s Panel A: “You’re Elected! Now What?”
A panel of esteemed women leaders discuss the role of women in politics, the special challenges and opportunities that face them as elected officials.
Panelists
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, US House of Representatives, FL District 18
Hon. Elaine Bloom, Speaker Pro-Tem 1992-1994
Commissioner Katy Sorenson, President & CEO “Good Government Initiative” at University of Miami

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
“Power Break”
Half Hour Network & Revitalization Break * Energy Product Samplers
Acupunture Treatments Courtesty of Dr. Kasey Pryce
Wheatgrass: Health & Happiness Farm
Energy Elixir: Thrive Vegan
Energy Drink: Visalus
Natural Awakenings

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mayor’s Panel B: “Protection For Women”
A panel discussion by seasoned legal and crime prevention professionals on protecting women physically, legally and from the devastation of identity theft.
Panelists
Hon. Katherine Fernandez Rundle, Miami-Dade State Attorney
Commissioner Sally Heyman, Miami-Dade County District 4
Beth Littrell, Esq., Lambda Legal, Staff Attorney, Southern Regional Office

Followed by Lunch at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden – $30.00

If you have questions, please email Betsy Earle at Betsy@eventdrivensolutions.com

Winter Music Conference 2012 3/16-25/12

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Winter Music Conference 2012
Music Meets Fashion: March 16 – 17, 2012
DJ Sets, Live performances & Parties: March 16 – 25, 2012
WMC Music Industry Program: March 19 – 24, 2012
WMC Trade Show & Exhibits: March 19 – 20, 2012
Art & Record Collectors Show: March 24, 2012
WMC Rocks: March 23 – 25, 2012
Club & Poolside Events: March 16 – 25, 2012
www.WinterMusicConference.com

Winter Music Conference (WMC) opened its 2012 season in South Florida today with the announcement of the Winter Music Conference 2012 dates. This will be the 27th annual program for what is largely regarded as the pre-eminent platform on the global music industry calendar for launching new music, technology and trends. Winter Music Conference Week 2012 happens March 16 – 25, 2012 in Miami Beach, Florida.

For 2012, WMC plans to further enhance the WMC experience by delivering ten non-stop days of music programming in Miami Beach and Miami. This expansion will wrap the program week with two full weekends of parties and events. WMC Co-founder, Bill Kelly, explains, “Expanding the WMC dates was an easy decision given the high demand of artists, businesses and industry delegates. Miami Beach and the greater Miami area boast some of the most celebrated event and club venues as well as the hotels and resorts that comprise South Beach’s famed Art Deco District. Hotels, restaurants, cafes, shops and every sort of possible entertainment venue are filled to capacity during WMC Week to the point where five days just wasn’t enough.”

New for 2012, WMC will be unveiling correlated segments of its industry program dedicated to music and fashion on its opening weekend and indie rock meets electronica programming under the WMC Rocks header on the closing weekend, in addition to its standard programming and events. More details will be announced over the coming weeks.
Winter Music Conference 2012

Currently the WMC industry badge is being offered at a promotional Early Registration rate of $275 (over 40% off the Walk-Up rate) until October 26th, 2011. Registration includes access to panels, seminars, featured Q & A’s, the 27th Annual IDMAs, WMC official poolside events, South Beach Sessions, Record Collectors Show, WMC Rocks, trade show & exhibits, workshops (with the exception of the Remixing and Editing Workshops), DJ Spin-Offs, VJ Challenge as well as complimentary or reduced admission to WMC official and sanctioned events for the full ten days of programming.

Hispanicize 2012 4/11-13/12

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Hispanicize 2012 Transforms into Iconic National Showcase for Latino Trendsetters in Social Media, Marketing, Innovation and Entertainment
April 11-13, 2012.
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Miami
255 Biscayne Boulevard Way
Miami, FL
www.hispanicizeevent.com

Interactive, Marketing, Entertainment and Innovators are the four content tracks for the third annual event taking place in Miami, April 11-13, 2012
Conference is co-presented by the Hispanic Public Relations Association, the Public Relations Society of America and Hispanicize.

Nearly three years after its trailblazing launch in Dallas, Hispanicize 2012 (#HISPZ12) is moving to Miami as it transforms into THE iconic annual event for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers in social media, marketing, innovation and entertainment.

Hispanicize 2012, a partnership of the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA), Hispanicize and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), will be held at the gorgeous JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Miami, April 11-13, 2012.

The three-day event will feature more than 50 sessions under four general tracks: Interactive, Marketing, Innovators and Entertainment.

Interactive (bloggers and social media): This track features more than 20 sessions exclusively devoted to best practices in social media and Latino bloggers. The event will continue to aggressively build on its legacy of bringing Hispanic bloggers together with the brands, agencies and companies that want to work with them. In addition to the blogger sessions, Hispanicize 2012 will also feature best practice programs about leveraging Facebook, Twitter and other emerging tools to engage Latino communities online.

Marketing/Public Relations: This track will showcase the largest collection of cutting-edge campaigns from the past year in Hispanic public relations and advertising, the first time both disciplines have been spotlighted this in-depth at one time. Among the sessions will be award-winning case studies from the 2011 HPRA PRemio Awards.

Innovators: This exciting new track consists of a “Conversation With Innovators Series” will feature A-list Latino celebrities, entrepreneurs and other famous inspiring achievers.

Entertainment: Hispanicize 2012 will leverage Miami’s wealth of Latino entertainers and media as well as the event’s ability to attract a Who’s Who of Latino bloggers to help premiere select films and music talent at Hispanicize 2012. Latino artists will also perform at the event’s popular after parties.

Now in its third year, Hispanicize 2012 is the iconic annual event for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers in social media, marketing, entertainment and innovation.

Hispanicize 2012 brings brands, media, marketers, celebrities, filmmakers, innovators and bloggers together in a unique creative environment focused on ideas and best practices. The conference is a launch pad for creative endeavors, new products, technologies, marketing campaigns, films, books and more targeting Latinos.

Hispanicize 2012, a partnership of the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA), Hispanicize and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), will be held at the gorgeous JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Miami, April 11-13, 2012.

South Florida Youth Inaugural Summit 3/22-24/12

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South Florida Youth Inaugural Summit
March 22-24, 2012
in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties

Thursday, March 22
Dr. Cornel West featured at the “Distinguished Lecture Series”
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Boca Raton Campus
Boca Raton

Friday, March 23
Political Activist Jeff Johnson will lead the Youth Symposium
Miami Carol City High School
Miami Gardens

Saturday, March 24, The Youth Summit
Florida Atlantic University
Davie.

Students can register to attend the summit for free. Visit www.SFyouthsummit.com and follow on Twitter @SFYouthSummit.

South Florida Youth Summit Creates a Space for Today’s Youth To Become Community Builders and Leaders

A collective group of South Florida organizations have come together to host the 2012 South Florida Youth Summit on March 22-24 for students in grades 6-12. This high impact and free motivational youth conference will provide a platform to help foster youth empowerment in the South Florida community. Keynote speakers include; renowned Dr. Cornel West, philosopher and Professor at Princeton University and Jeff Johnson, award winning journalist, social activist and political commentator on the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show. The South Florida Youth Summit provides the young people of South Florida inspiration and tools to set their path on becoming bright academic and community stars.

“Our inaugural summit creates a platform for our young people to foster personal and professional development, develop social consciousness and create goals and critical leadership skills to become ambassadors of our future,” states the South Florida Youth Summit co-chairperson, Adrian Freeman.

The summit will take place over three days with events spanning the tri-county area.

Sponsors and Strategic partners include: Florida Atlantic University, Miami Carol City High School, Shutts & Bowen LLP, L.E.A.D, Adrian Speaks International, JNICK Management Group, LLC, Urban League of Broward County(YPN), Florida Virtual School, Reaching U Network, Inc., Pompano Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., and Academic Concepts Tutoring.

BarCamp Miami 2012 2/19/12

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BarCamp Miami 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Miami Dade Community College, Wolfson Campus
300 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL

Join us for our 5th Anniversary!
BarCamp Miami will take place on February 19th, 2012!

What is BarCamp Miami?
BarCamp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction from attendees.

It’s not your traditional talking heads technology conference. Everyone is expected to participate in some way: by giving a talk, asking questions, or organizing a session.

BarCamp fosters collaboration — matching technologists with designers, with engineers, and with angel investors. BarCamp brings people together who understand what new technology means for Miami’s future.

Who should be there?

  • Anyone working on a new startup that wants to get some great feedback.
  • Anyone looking for talent. Anyone talented looking for work.
  • Anyone looking to invest in brilliant new ideas.
  • Anyone looking to find partners for their brilliant new ideas.
  • Anyone who wants to practice a presentation s/he is working on.
  • Anyone who has a passion for blogging, wikis, design, coding and the web in general.
  • Everyone is welcome. Everyone is encouraged to present.
  • BarCamp is totally free and an excellent source of what is hot, new and upcoming.

Help support our startup community

Events like BarCamp are important to the community, because they bring everyone together for sharing, learning, and networking over their centers of interest. Best of all, BarCamp is free to attendees.

However, there are costs associated with running BarCamp. The venue represents a large part of the budget, and we must additionally cover insurance, equipment (tables, chairs, cords, amenities), promotional material, refreshments, and to the extent possible, t-shirts and catering.

Can you help out? Just buy a sponsor ticket!

Sponsorships are $250 maximum so that even startups can contribute on a monetary level to keeping this a free, grassroots community event. :)

In return, you get visibility in front of our tech community (which extends beyond South Florida). For example, here’s what you get for sponsoring:

  • Your logo on the super-special BarCamp Miami t-shirt (it’s a collector’s item!);
  • Your logo on printed materials which will be posted and handed out at local universities and other establishments and on BarCamp posters at the event;
  • Your logo on the event page and BarCamp Miami website;
  • Additionally, we are trying to secure an exhibit area for sponsors at the venue.
  • If you want to contribute an amount not $250, email me: alex at barcampmiami.org

Preparation

  • Register here on EventBrite to give coordinators an idea as to how many people are coming (and to get your nametag printed, instead of Sharpie’d!);
  • Follow the BarCampMiami Twitter for updates: @BarCampMiami
  • Bring a laptop or iPad – It’s great for showing off that program you mentioned in your session;
  • Come early, but not too early – Showing up at the announced starting time will be fine. Show up earlier, and you’ll get drafted for setup work (much appreciated!). Show up later, and you’ll miss some social activity and your T-shirt;
  • Be ready to participate – come with an idea for a session you can lead. You don’t have to be an expert at your topic; as long as it’s not too specific, there’ll probably be someone else present who can help you out. You can also contribute to the conversation during a session. This is a great way to participate, since it spreads knowledge from everyone, instead of just the leader.

The Little Haiti Cultural Center is a first-rate cultural facility that is committed to providing activities for the community that promotes imagination, creativity, and positive experiences throughout the year.

The Impact Conference at Sustainatopia Miami 2012 4/23-25/12

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The Impact Conference @ Sustainatopia- Miami 2012
April 22nd – April 25th, 2012
Miami Beach Convention Center
www.connectionmiami.com
www.haiticonference.com

Over 300 speakers and over 800 attendees from 40+ countries will participate in the 3rd annual Impact Conference @ Sustainatopia and its ‘conference within a conference’ Sustainable Haiti Conference taking place from April 23rd- April 25th, 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

The 3rd annual Impact Conference @ Sustainatopia is the largest annual conference on the East Coast of the United States, Latin America & the Caribbean for impact investing as well as social, financial & environmental sustainability.

Sponsors include the Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority,TBC Capital, The Naked Foundation, Minerva Capital Group & Stanford Social Innovation Review.

The 3rd annual Sustainable Haiti Conference is the largest economic development conference in the world for Haiti, with over 100 speakers and 40+ panels over 3 days.

Both events are part of Sustainatopia 2012- Miami (www.sustainatopia.com)
one of the world’s largest events regarding social, financial and environmental responsbility. Sustainatopia 2012- Miami will include over 50 individual events throughout Miami in film, art, music, eco-fashion, food, design, authors series, parties. at many locations throughout Miami. It is estimated that more than 15,000 will attend all events from more than 60 countries.

The official website for Sustainatopia 2012 will launch on Tuesday, February 6th, 2012.

Last year’s celebrity attendees included Donna Karan, Venus Williams, Patricia Arquette, Maria Bello, Selita Ebanks, Tico Torres and Lea Black.

Media has included the Economist, MTV, Univision, Rolling Stone Magazine, USA Today. PODER Magazine, the New York Times and many others.

Superstar Internet Branding and Publicity Summit 1/28/12

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Superstar Internet, Branding and Publicity Summit
Saturday, January 28, 2012, 8:00 am until 5:00 pm
Quality Inn Conference Center
Plantation, FL
2 tickets for only 97.00 for a limited time only!
Reserve your place now before tickets go back up to 97.00 each
Click here now

Want to Become a Well-Known Expert and Leader in Your Field and Discover the Internet, Branding and Publicity Secrets that Celebrities, Authors, Politicians and Other Authority Figures Know?

This one-of-kind, one day event is NOT just another seminar!… It is an all day interactive, intensive training from some of the nation’s best Internet,Branding and Publicity Experts–all in one place!

5 Dynamic speakers will unveil the proven tools and techniques you need to know to instantly catapult your business and career to another level, making YOU stand apart from your peers and competition.

These 5 money-making experts will share with you fast-track secrets for increasing your income by positioning yourself as the expert and leader in your field:

*Tom Antion,Internationally Acclaimed Internet Marketing Expert
*Mike Koenigs,Internet entrepreneur and Video Producer
*Ingrid Elfver, Celebrity Consultant
*Barbara Theodosiou and Christina Rowe, Media Experts

These world-renowned experts — with proven track records – will spend the day delivering cutting edge insights & success strategies for you to implement in 2012. Make this THE YEAR where YOUR business takes off and you experience the success you deserve!

The 2nd Annual Miami Wine and Spirits Expo 2/24-27/12

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The 2nd Annual Miami Wine and Spirits Expo
February 24-27
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139-1820
www.MiamiWineExpo.com.
For Tickets: miamiwineexpo2012.eventbright.com

South Florida will see the happy return of the annual Miami Wine & Spirits Expo from February 24-27th 2012. The spectacular event debuted last year, presented by Aeromexico, Corona Extra and Republic National Distributing Company. In 2012, fully loaded with a slew of great brands and on the heels of the success of the first run, the event is sure to be more dynamic and more “Miami” with additional elements, events and surprises.

The show is the brainchild of a seasoned team that has combined their unique experience in the spirits industry and visits to expos all over the world. Upon noticing an obvious void in the marketplace, the choice was made to launch and create a place where all brands would convene, under one roof in true “exhibit” style. This platform would provide the infrastructure to promote new and existing products, engage the consumer and the opportunity for networking with other members of the beverage trade. 2011 saw the successful goal of creating this platform with many well-known brands. Brands from multiple distributors included: Southern Wine & Spirits, Premier Beverage Distributors, Gold Coast Distributors, Republic National Distributing, Diageo, and Brown-Forman. Amongst the many suppliers were: E&J Gallo, JcBoisset, Champagne Louis De Sacy, Corona, L’Chaim Kosher Vodka, Choco Noir, Santos Sangria, Ron Abuelo, Cocks Spur Rum, Red Bull, Don Q Rum, Veev Vodka, SX Vodka, Polar Beer, Stella Artois, Dos XX Beer, Bacardi and more including Prestige Imports- Audi and Lamborghini.

The event was conceptualized and created as an annual trade and consumer event to be held on Miami Beach as a culmination to delight the taste buds of consumers and educate the trade on “what is out there.” With the show being held at the height of the season, the organizers have aimed once gain to bring the world’s best producers of Beer, Wine and Spirits. This task, to be completed via the involvement by the three important tiers in the beverage industry: importers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers. At this upcoming February event, attendees can expect to see an array of new and exciting products, interesting exhibits, contests, great prizes, delicious bites and more. In addition, there will be wine, food and mixology seminars as well as a concert, golf tourney and series of cocktail events. So whether a wine lover , foodie or member of the beverage trade, there will be an array of activities and events for all to attend including chef and wine dinners that have been added to the roster. For those beer lovers a special “Beer Renaissance Festival” at the Miami Wine & Spirits expo will feature a great number of the hundreds of delicious beers available in the market.

“We are so excited to invite everyone including the [multiple] distributors, brands, beverage trade professionals and of course the general public back, now is our second year,” said event founders Juan Dangond, Fernando Otero and Jaime Aparicio.

The expo will kick off with a media and sponsor kickoff cocktail later this month (January 2012) with full details to be released in upcoming weeks. Those of the 7,000 that attended in 2011 were part of the commencement of an annual event that would be cemented as a true “Miami” expo that would grow organically in years to come. We welcome you to visit us in 2012 at “The Expo.”

The 4th MiaGreen Expo and Conference 1/26-27/12

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The 4th MiaGreen Expo & Conference
Thursday & Friday, January 26 & 27, 2012
Conference: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Exhibit Hall: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Miami Beach Convention Center (Hall B)
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Website & Registration

The MiaGreen Expo & Conference, is the only event in the United States providing access to the ever-growing, non-stoppable green, renewable and sustainable markets for ALL the Americas. This annual, business-to-business event is one-of-a-kind and grows bigger and better every year.

MiaGreen combines a major trade show with front edge extensive educational and networking programs. The upcoming 4th edition in January 2012 features Green Building & Remodeling, SOLAR, Clean Tech and more.

MiaGreen, as the Green Convention of the Americas, is supported by prestigious industry sponsors, partners and hemispheric institutions. Based in Miami, America’s Business Hub, MiaGreen also provides a vacation escape in South Florida.

2012 South Florida Jazz Summit 1/14-15/12

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2012 South Florida Jazz Summit
Saturday, January 14th, 7 PM
Sunday, January 15, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Bienes Center for the Arts
(St. Thomas Aquinas High School)
2801 SW 12th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
More Info & Tickets

The 2012 South Florida Jazz Summit

The South Florida Jazz Summit is a fundraising event produced annually by the Jazz Museum of Florida, Inc (dba Jazzonian), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All proceeds from this event go to the Jazzonian Young Jazz Leaders Scholarship initiative and community outreach jazz education programs under the aegis of the Jazz Museum of Florida, Inc.

The Bienes Center for the Arts is offering a special discount to anyone who attends the Jazz Summit – take $5 off per ticket to any of their “January Jazz” concerts, which includes January 13 – Troy Anderson and the Wonderful World Big Bands “A Tribute to Louis Armstrong”, January 21 – The Perry Joslin Project, and January 27 – Academy Award Nominee DANNY AIELLO and his Swinging Jazz Band. Visit www.bca-sta.org and click on the concert event you would like to purchase tickets to, then enter the code JAZZFRIEND to redeem.

HeartCamp 2/4/12

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HeartCamp
February 4, 2012, 8 AM – 8 PM
Hyatt Pier 66
Panorama Ballroom (facing the marina adjacent to parking lot)
2301 SE 17th Street Causeway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
www.heartcamp.org

HeartCamp is an ‘unconference’ that brings together speakers and participants from different walks of life to discuss all matters of the heart — the physical, emotional, spiritual and creative heart.

The Women’s Success Summit IV 11/10-11/11

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The Women’s Success Summit IV
November 10 & 11, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Gulfstream Village
901 S. Federal Highway (US-1)
Sport of Kings Hall (2nd Floor)
Free Parking
Register Here

General Admission Passes:
Thursday General Admission: $35
Friday General Admission: $35
Both days, General Admission: $55

The Women’s Success Summit IV is Miami’s largest 2-day business conference for women.
The Summit features speakers, panels, workshops and activities designed to help entrepreneurs, business owners and high-level executives succeed at a whole new level.

Miami’s largest 2-day business conference for women is heading up to Gulfstream! Over 700 women – Miami’s smartest, coolest, most impressive professional women – gathered at the last sold-out, standing-room-only Summit. On November 10th & 11th, THIS is where you should be.

The Media Duo is a boutique communications firm dedicated to offer public relations, marketing, image development, and premiere creative services with a personal touch.

True Success 360 10/29/11

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True Success 360
Saturday October 29th, 9am To 3:30 Pm
Marriott Hotel 6650
North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
www.truesuccess360.com

“The True Success Conference©”
Big News!!! Infinite Possibilities International LLC presents The True Success Conference© with Gibson Sylvestre and NFL Player, Pro Base Ball Player (Charles Johnson) and a Harvard Grad and some of Gibson’s Other Expert Friends to provide the community with an unforgettable, entertaining, value adding, transformational experience. Learn to Succeed in life’s 4 Critical Areas(Relationships,Health, Mind, and Finances).This is a unique opportunity to learn from the experts face-to-face as well as network with some of the most exciting business leaders, professional athletes, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, managers, civic leaders, not-for-profit leaders, philanthropists, community leaders, and emerging leaders in our community. Come and promote your business, introduce yourself with impact, build rapport and self-confidence, ask questions, and lean from the experts!

South Florida Winter Business Expo 11/14/11

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South Florida Winter Business Expo
Monday, November 14th, 5pm – 8pm
Sheraton Fort Lauderale Airport Hotel
Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel
1825 Griffin Road
Fort Lauderdale
www.biztobiznetworking.com

Showcase Your Business at the South Florida Winter Business Expo
Monday, November 14th – 5:00pm- 8:00pm
Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel- I-95 & Griffin Road, Ft.Lauderdale
Free Admission – Everyone is Welcome to Attend
Display Sponsor Table Spaces
6ft.- $125 / 8 ft. $150 / 12 ft. $200
Sign Up Here.

100+ Exhibitors from local and regional businesses showcasing their products and services. From A-Z, small to large companies.

Whole 11-11-11 Convention 11/11-12/11

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Whole 11-11-11 Convention
Nov 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. and 12th from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 2011
Kovens Conference Center
3000 Northeast 151st Street
North Miami, FL 33181

Hosted by the Web of Holistic Educators – Whole Corp.
Contact: Silvia Casabianca (239) 948-9444
Website: www.wholisticus.com

First ever WHOLE Convention scheduled for November in Miami
An innovative concept in promoting holistic thinking, living and sharing among educators and healers, will be provided in North Miami next month. The Web of Holistic Educators (WHOLE) is hosting the WHOLE 11-11-11 Convention from 6 to 9 p.m., November 11, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., November 12, at the Kovens Conference Center, in the Biscayne Bay Campus section of Florida International University.

The event, co-sponsored by Natural Awakenings, Synergy Yoga and the Health Referral Network, offers a self-directed, facilitated learning environment, with concurrent education sessions, interactive panels and poster exhibitions. Presentations designed for all levels of experience will focus on current and emerging issues, best practices and challenges faced by holistic thinkers and practitioners. Continuing education units for massage therapists, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers and mental health counselors will be available.

Opening night events include Janet Weisberg, leading a workshop on reconnecting with Mother Earth, and musical performances by Venezuelan artist Jesus Hidalgo and the Pachamama Project. During a luncheon on Saturday, professor Timothy Evans, Ph.D., executive director of the Florida Adlerian Society and professor at Webster University, will discuss “The Art of Encouragement.”

Joe Iron Eagle, a Chiricahua Apache Native American and medicine man, will join Saturday’s panel on organic and sustainable living and, with his drum, teach the Medicine Wheel during the evening general gathering. Other presenters include Brahmadev, Geri Carter, Dr. Isaac Goren, Dr. Leonor Murciano Chen, Ann Smith, Melissa Cramer, Autumn Raab, Lorraine Meyer, Suzzanne Barros, Lucy Caso, Adriana Zarate and Dr. Bernie Burton

Jungle Island Bridal and Quince Expo 9/25/11

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Sunday, September 25, 12pm to 5pm
Jungle Island Treetop Ballroom
More Info.

Don’t miss Jungle Island’s Bridal and Quince Expo. The show will feature more than 20,00 square feet of fabulous exhibits from top wedding professionals offering the newest ideas in wedding planning.

Also, Zayas Bridals and Quinceaneras, who specialize in bridal and quince fashions, will be on hand to highlight the latest trends throughout the day. For the lady that wants to bring her guy, there will be a specially themed “man cave” featuring perfect activities for the men to enjoy.

Tickets for the Treetop Ballroom Bridal and Quince Show are $10 and can be purchased online by clicking the link below. For more information about the event, please call 305.400.7230.

Three Olives Vodka Presents eMERGE Trade Show 2011 10/15/11

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eMERGE2
October 15, 12p-9p
Zadok Art Gallery
2534 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
www.emergetradeshow.com

eMERGE is an innovative fashion trade show for upcoming and emerging brands, to showcase their collections to the best boutiques and retailers. Most conventional trade shows do not focus their attention on independent companies that are yearning for exposure in the fashion market. eMERGE is here to assist these brands in growing their business to become the next big “IT” FACTOR. Brands attending eMERGE are breaking barriers and aren’t afraid to take risks to be a recognizable force in the market, and therefore, they will….”ARISE AND CONQUER”

On October 15, various up-and-coming designers and retailers will showcase their collections through exhibition or runway presentation at the second annual eMERGE Trade show. A full day of events, from noon-to-nine at night, welcomes media, members of the fashion industry for buy and also local fashionistas and fashion bloggers to view fashions from designers across the United States and Canada. Held in the heart of the Wynwood Arts District at the Zadok Art Gallery, eMERGE2 brings together the future of fashion to third largest fashion capital in the United States.

Titled eMERGE2 for this year’s event, the producers of eMERGE, Sherreth Stewart and Raymond Sancristobal, collaborate yet again to encourage these young brands to “ARISE AND CONQUER.” The tradeshow “offers exhibitors cost effective pricing for their new brand and the opportunity to showcase their collections and learn to deal with retailers first hand.” Stewart continues, “[the show] is equally important in its exposure upon this particular demographic to the city of Miami and its diverse cultures.

This year’s event is star studded; from Maxim Model Red Carpet Host Aisha Thalia to South Florida’s DJ Sandman. The day of fashion, sponsored by Three Olives Vodka, Vita Coco, Pop chips, Best Buy, JQ Productions and MontagePR, will include designers of streetwear, swimwear, women’s ready-to-wear and men’s casual wear. Select exhibitors will display their brands from noon until five o’clock; while the runway event, headlined by Aluna Swimwear, lasts from six until nine.

A donation is requested at the door in lieu of general admission fees; proceeds of which each of the at minimum five dollars give by each attendant shall benefit both the American Cancer Society and Project K.I.T.E. Both causes are near and dear to the hearts of the show producers Sherreth and Ray. After seeing firsthand the pain and suffering her late mother experienced during her trials, battles and treatments of Cancer, Sherreth personally connects with victims afflicted and families affected by the diseases; it is one of her mission’s aside from producing eMERGE to aid and grow Cancer research. The second cause, Project K.I.T.E. is a philanthropic organization in which Raymond co-founded with Norlan Delgado in 2009 to insure that every child has the opportunity to succeed and achieve success. Through a series of programs and outreach activities, Raymond and Norlan provide positive experiences, healthy alternatives as well as resources necessary in the development of society’s future leaders.

For more information on eMERGE2 and a complete listing of participating exhibitors, boutiques and registered press is available on the event website at http://www.emergetradeshow.com.

Miami International Wine Fair 9/24-25/11

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Miami International Wine Fair
Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.miamiwinefair.com

Grand Tasting: Open to documented industry professionals, their guests* and tasting seminar package ticket holders, the Grand Tasting is designed to help industry professionals from North America, the Caribbean and Latin America find new and exciting wines to add to their portfolios. The Fair houses 70,000-square-feet of event space featuring more than 500 wine producers from 20-plus countries including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Italy, Portugal, South Africa, Spain and the United States, as well as an eclectic mix of pairings from the city’s best restaurants and chefs. While a trade only event, consumers may access the Grand Tasting in the company of an accredited industry professional, or by purchasing a full-day seminar package. Tickets are $20 when purchased online or $35 at the door. Ticket holders who have purchased a full-day-package seminar ticket may enter the Grand Tasting at no additional charge.

*Each accredited industry professional may bring one non-industry companion.

Seminar Program: Open to industry professionals, as well as the general public, these guided tasting seminars offer the extraordinary opportunity to learn about some of the most prominent wine producing regions, while tasting the wines that have made them famous. This year’s program includes guided tastings of Malbec and Torrontes from Argentina, Barolos from Italy, Riojas and Priorats from Spain, sparkling wines from around Europe, and much more. Tickets range from $25 to $65 per person, per seminar. For details and to purchase, please visit www.miamiwinefair.com.

Efactor Presents Supporting Startups From The Ground Up 9/15/11

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Efactor Presents Supporting Startups From The Ground Up
Thursday, September 15th 7pm to 10pm
Miami Shared
990 Biscayne Blvd, Office #501
Miami, FL 33132

To Register Click Here.

EFactor Presents: Showcase – Supporting Startups From the Ground Up

With the US financial crisis, small business and startups have become an imperative part of bringing the economy back to its stealth. Yet, with many bank, cash and credit regulations, startups and small businesses have not been able to grow and expand as fast as they potentially can.

Organizations and movements like Startup Exemption are advocating for a solution – crowdfunding. It is a way to allow Americans to choose, invest in small business in their communities. Sue Malone from Strategies for Small Business, Beth Di Santo, Director of CleanTech REIT, Inc and Ricardo Weisz, Founder/President of NorthVest Company, will share their expertise on:

* How to get involved in funding startups and what are the necessary tools?
* What are some new ways to support small businesses in your local communities or in other states?
* What are important components to a startup that is worth investing?
* How to take an idea, grow it into a company, then expand all the way to revenue stage?

About the Speakers:

Sue Malone is small business advocate for all 50 states and founder of Strategies For Small Business. Her sole mission for the last five years has been to help people obtain access to capital to start or expand their businesses. In doing so, one of her specialties has been small business startups loans. She is #1 in the Nation (by number of loans) for the SBA Community Express (non-veterans) and Patriot Express (veterans and their spouses) Loan Programs—unsecured loans between 5K and 25K at the current rate of 7.75% or $60/month for every $5,000 borrowed. Answers are with 48 hours with funding in approximately 10 days, due to the fact that financials or tax returns are not required. As of May of 2010, she is responsible for closing over 27,000 of these much needed loans.

Beth Di Santo is a corporate attorney: Specializing in real estate opportunity funds, REITs, venture capital financing, securities offerings, securities law compliance and corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate transactions. Beth is also an Entrepreneur: Launched companies in renewable energy, entertainment, event and luxury goods and services industries.

Richard Weisz is a versatile international marketing executive expert in start-ups, content, brand development, licensing and marketing of products and services and has successfully headed various ventures. During his tenure with The Walt Disney Company he launched operations in multiple countries, was a Zone VP and GM, and headed a Latin American SBU. His experience includes start-ups in Internet and mobile. He is a creative thinker, an angel investor and syndicator of projects . He has held a number of board positions, including Ogangi Corp., Consult A Doctor, and New World Angels. He is a graduate of Babson College and an is an avid diver.

Fourth Annual Prosperity Conference with Jack Canfield 9/16-17/11

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September 16-17, 2011
(Bonus VIP Day Sept. 18th)
West Palm Beach

What Will YOU Do Differently To Keep Your Business Afloat?

Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul) Joins the Team of Today’s Most Successful Business Owners To Share Their Million Dollar Secrets With YOU!

It’s Time … Chicken Soup for Your Business & Your Soul!

Register Now Before It Is Sold Out!

Ticket Pricing for the Conference:
2 Day General Admission Ticket $397 – save $50 NOW
3 Day VIP Pass & Bonus Action Plan Day $697 – save $50 NOW

www.TheProsperityConference.com

Questions about the event can be directed to 800-928-6928 or via email: Team@WomensProsperityNetwork.com

15th Americas Food and Beverage Show 11/14-15/11

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15th Americas Food & Beverage Show
November 14 – 15, 2011
Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall A
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.americasfoodandbeverage.com

Welcome Back!
Take Advantage Of Free Registeration Ending This Friday, August 15!
Register Now! (Use Discount Code: Aug15)

The 15th Americas Food & Beverage Show & Conference is your opportunity to explore and sample the largest selection of foods and beverages from around the world catering to the taste of the Americas.

MEET over 400 exhibitors from over 28 countries
DISCOVER the New Products Showcase where you can find the newest products in the US and in the Americas
VISIT international pavilions, offering unique products and services
SCHEDULE personal appointments in advance with leading producers
NETWORK with 7,000 food and beverage buyers from 63 countries under one roof
WITNESS the Americas Chef Competition, where Olympic Chefs try to conquer the Americas
BENEFIT from a one stop opportunity for ideas, products and business

The show is open to the food and beverage industry professionals, food service companies, exporters/importers, wholesalers or distributors. If you are registering on-site, please bring appropriate credentials to include business card.

Entrepreneur Magazine Winning Strategies 9/21/11

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Entrepreneur Magazine Winning Strategies
September 21, 7:30am-4:40pm
Miami Beach Convention Center
www.entrepreneur.com/winningstrategies

Hosted by EntrepreneurEXPO
In Partnership with latinbiz
Free Conference – 1 Day

Go further and achieve more. This full-day conference event will show you how with proven tactics to impact virtually every aspect of your business. From start to finish, discover insightful ideas, straightforward solutions and fresh perspectives with over half-a-dozen business strategists and experts leading the way.

Online Marketing Summit Miami 2011 8/8-9/11

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Online Marketing Summit Miami 2011
Internet Marketing Training & Online Marketing Workshops
Monday, August 8, and Tuesday, August 9
Hyatt Regency Miami
400 South East Second Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
www.onlinemarketingsummit.com/2011-miami

Cost: OMS Conference day only: $296; All Access Pass: $679; Online Marketing Boot Camp only: $560; Boot Camp workshops separately: $169. Enter promo code “ROAR15” for a 15% discount.

Online Marketing Summit Returns To South Florida With Three-Day Format Including
Boot Camp, Conferences And Workshops

The Online Marketing Summit (OMS) returns to Miami with 12 intensive workshops covering digital marketing essentials and conference sessions across three tracks highlighting online marketing best practices and case studies. Join leading professionals and practitioners from around the country for an interactive Online Marketing Boot Camp with a full schedule of workshops that double as credits toward certification with the Online Marketing Institute. Topics for the workshops will include: “The Building Blocks of Online Marketing,” “Keeping Up with the Engines – Advanced SEO,” “The Social Landscape and Building Your Social Media Strategy” and much more. On conference day, attendees will choose from a variety of presentations by thought leaders, best-selling authors, executive marketing professionals and online pioneers covering key topics and trends in the industry. A sampling of conference themes include “Identifying and Measuring Social Media Brand Advocates,” “How to Master Facebook Marketing in Today’s Social Climate” and the closing keynote panel “Social Media ‘Hotseat.’” Included below are some of the featured speakers from the conferences. The summit comes to a close with a sponsored happy hour networking event. OMS takes place Monday, August 8, and Tuesday, August 9, 2011.

Featured speakers include:
· Lisa Brende, director of marketing analytics, Bing
· Jacques Hart, chief executive officer, Roar Media
· Eli Goodman, search evangelist, comScore Inc
· Enrique Gonzales, web analytics manager, AARP
· Andjelica Martin, web marketing & development, M Resort Spa Casino Las Vegas
· Kimberly Talbot, director relationship marketing, Adobe Systems Incorporated

The Online Marketing Summit is truly unique from any other conference. There are no salesmen, no tradeshow floors and no pitching allowed. This educational environment facilitates incredible learning, networking and collaboration opportunities amongst like-minded marketing peers. OMS is singularly committed to its mission to educate marketers on the emerging best practices of online marketing. More than 15,000 marketers have learned, collaborated and networked at OMS events over the last few years. For more information, visit www.onlinemarketingsummit.com.

Pink Champagne and Roses Bridal Expo 8/27/11

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Pink Champagne and Roses Bridal Expo
August 27, 2011, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel – Hialeah Gardens
7707 N.W. 103rd Street
Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33016
www.pinkchampagneandroses.com

Enjoy an afternoon with over 30 vendors, musicians, food tasting, give-aways. Bridal and Resort Fashion Show.
Entrance fee: $5.00 per person
Brides Pre-register: info@pinkchampagneandroses.com
www.pinkchampagneandroses.com

*Now booking vendors and musicians*
Contact Amelia Ramos Fernandez – Event Coordinator 305.790.3569

Camacol’s 32nd Hemispheric Congress and The Miami Media and Film Market 6/1-4/11

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June 1 – 4, 2011
CAMACOL’s 32nd Hemispheric Congress Trade Show Event
Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
www.camacol.org

The Hemispheric Congress of Latin Chambers of Commerce and Industry Trade Show Event. This year our congress event will feature The Miami Media and Film Market. Exhibit your products and services, tap into the film industry and discover the many services that you can offer and make lots of profit. You will also have access to international markets, companies from South and Central America, Europe and the Caribbean will be present.

The cost for a 6×10 booth is $495.00 (3-day trade-show). Parking is FREE! You will also have access to the networking receptions to be held Thursday and Friday at the expo event. For more information on exhibiting and purchasing a booth, or participating as a Corporate Sponsor please contact Betty Gradera at (305) 642-3870 ext. 220. Email: bettyg@camacol.org

The EXPO IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Florida Trade Pavilion – Florida based minority companies may participate with a complimentary booth, space is limited, first come first serve basis and upon availability. For more information please contact Luciano Garcia at (305) 642-3870 ext. 244 or Email: lgarcia@camacol.org This years’ Congress Themes will include: “Renewable Energy, Global Marketplace and the Economic Recovery”.

The Congress Registration fee is $250.00. Registration fee includes: invitation to the “VIP” Inaugural Reception to be held at the Biltmore Hotel, CC – Ballroom, June 1st, participation to the plenary sessions with top key expert panel speakers, June 2 – 3, participation to (2) Networking Business Luncheons, informative seminars, access to the Expo and participation to the Closing Ceremonies Gala Dinner to be held June 4th, 2011. For more information on registering to the congress please contact Raul Lopez Perez (305) 642-3870 ext. 213 Email: rlp@camacol.org If you wish to purchase a Film Individual Market Badge the fee is: $250.00 per person, this includes: access to all seminars, Expo, receptions, screenings, and one ticket to the Saturday night gala dinner.

For more information on the Miami Media Film Market please contact Patty Arias at: (305) 642-3870 ext. 219 or Email: patricia@camacol.org For overall congress event related activities, including hotel stay / special rates, 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, FPL, The Coca Cola Company, Pepsi Cola Bottling Company, Boca Regional Hospital, Goya Foods of Florida, BlueCross BlueShield of Florida among others.

NetUpNOW Online and Offline Social Media Conference 6/3-4/11

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Friday, June 3, 2011 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
NetUpNOW On The Rocks
Cocktail Reception
660 at The Angler’s

June 3-4, 2011
NetUpNOW Online and Offline Social Media Conference
Morton’s The Steakhouse
4041 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Velocity HD Suite
More Info and Pre-Registration.

Conference only Early Bird Tuition: $149 (Open until May 6th)
Conference only Tuition: $199
Conference and 2 hour post conference social media one-on-one workshop: $299

NetUpNOW is excited to present our second Online and Offline Social Media Conference. This will be an incredible opportunity to engage yourself in the social media conversation and learn how to fully utilize social media to grow your business. We are excited to host you at the famed Morton’s Steakhouse in Miami Beach. Our conference will be held in Morton’s Velocity Suite. Their State-of-the-art audio and visual capabilities, will add great value to our conference.

Morton’s is proud to partner with VELOCITY Broadcasting and offer NetUpNOW something truly incredible.

During our one of a kind social media conference you will;
Create an award winning social media marketing plan
Create the most effective social media communication
Master the art of social networking online & offline
Learn how to bridge the gap from social media netwokring to social media sales
Learn how to effectivley grow your social media community
Learn how to manage and monitor your brand online
Learn how to effectivle channel schedule the key social media communities
Learn how to measure your social media metrics
Learn how to fully utilize social media apps
Learn about SEO and SMO
Network with like minded professionals

Wedding Bootcamp 5/24/11

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Wedding Bootcamp
May 24, 2011, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Chic Parisien
3308 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.weddingsalon.com

You are cordially invited to The Wedding Bootcamp at Chic Parisien
Learn How to Plan Your Dream Wedding, Discover Insider Secrets & Make Your Special Day Flawless
See Couture Royal Wedding Inspired Gowns Enjoy Treats & Goody Bags

For $15 Promotional Tickets ($25 Value, Admits 2) Use Code SOMP at www.WeddingSalon.com Call 212.631.7777

The Wedding Salon 6/13/11

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The Wedding Salon
Monday, June 13, 2011, 4:00pm-9:00pm
Gansevoort Miami Beach
2377 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

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For $15 Promotional Tickets ($50 Value, Admits 2), Use Code SMLP at www.WeddingSalon.com, call 212.631.7777

The Wedding Salon is the Ultimate Bridal Shopping Event showcasing the latest trends in Gowns, Cakes, Honeymoons, Photographers, Florists and more. Register today to meet top celebrity bridal vendors including Ana Paz! Enter to win a Magical Honeymoon Giveaway from Secrets Resorts & Spas! Discover Fantasy Table Décor, Enjoy a Couture Fashion Show, Beauty Makeovers, Cocktails, Cake Tastings and a fabulous goodie bag.

IX Alliance International Business Expo 7/27/11

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IX Alliance International Business Expo
7/27/11, 5:00 PM
Miami Free Zone
2305 NW 107 Ave
Miami, FL 33172
More Details.

Come out and enjoy a free business expo at the Miami Free Zone on Wednesday, July 27th 2011. The Alliance to Promote International Trade is hosting its IX International Business Expo where 150+ local and international companies will be showcasing their products and services while drinks and hors d’oevres float around. Network with hundreds of local business executives and generate leads for new business! For information or to reserve a booth for you company, call (305) 471 – 0737

Miami Beach International Bridal and Wedding Show 11/26-27/11

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Miami Beach International Bridal Week
November 26 – 27, 2011, 12:00n – 7:00 pm
Eden Roc Renaissance
4525 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Click Here to Register

Here Comes the Bride: The Ultimate Wedding Experience
Miami International Bridal Week Invites All Brides to Participate in the Ultimate Bridal Showcase

Calling all future brides – there’s a new show in town and it’s not like any other. From the producers of highly acclaimed Miami Beach International Fashion Week comes their next great endeavor – Miami Beach International Bridal Week (MBIBW), where all things bridal and beautiful take center stage.

For one fabulous, fun, and fantasy-filled weekend, brides-to-be, their beaus, friends, and family can indulge in all things bridal and beautiful; from planners and photographers to cuisine and cake, favors and fashion to gifting and groom’s lounges – these wedding essentials and so much more await the discerning bride (and groom), all under one roof at the Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach.

On November 26th and 27th, this luxury-laden, two-day event, which features a bevy of the best bridal resources, will be the beginning of your journey together. From the moment brides are escorted into the Eden Roc, they’ll enter into a wedding fantasy world. The first floor, dedicated to a wide range of upscale bridal needs, will encompass everything from jewelry and gifts to entertainment and décor. Head upstairs, where billowing white, sheer drape and exquisite exotic florals abound. Ballrooms will be transformed into traditional and nontraditional wedding wonderlands featuring Jewish, South Asian and LGBT themes, all created by MBIBW’s creative director, impresario Marc Silverstone of Equilibrium Events, Inc.

As if this isn’t enough, find out what’s trending in bridal couture as Sobol-Perry Fashion Productions puts on not one, not two, but four fabulous fashion shows. Designers from all over the world will be in Miami to send their finest women’s, men’s, and lingerie couture down the runway for brides to behold.

Guests will also have the opportunity to meet Ana Cruz, as she hosts “Bridal Bootcamp” actor Vincent De Paul (who’ll host the Groom’s Lounge), lady Elaine Lancaster, who’ll host the LGBT Pavilion, and other local personalities. Naturally, brides will go home with “swag” bags filled to the brim. In addition to this, each couple will be able to enter a raffle for the chance to win a complimentary rehearsal dinner, luxury hotel suite, and spa package for a five-day honeymoon stay at this incredible hotel.

Ladies, don’t forget to bring your men. For him, tech, sports and “guy” goodies will fill the Groom’s lounge and “man cave” both set up by Sandy Espinosa of Twenty7 Events. Here, vendors will work with your men to assure they have all the essential elements: sports, whiskey, custom cigars, shave accessories, and more.

Filled with extras, MBIBW will offer a full schedule of seminars for her, him and “us” as well as the ability to get up close and personal with the finest creative consultants, wedding planners, floral designers, sweet treats, dance lessons, and much more. For locals, it’s a fun and convenient way to spend a weekend; for out-of-towners, make a weekend getaway out of it! Stay right on property and enjoy the Eden Roc’s recently renovated spacious guest rooms or suites, incredible on-site dining options, four swimming pools, and the new ELLE spa. No matter how you look at it – it’s a winning weekend!

For additional event information, to participate as a sponsor or exhibitor or to purchase tickets please visit www.miamibridalweek.com or www.miamifashionweek.com or contact Beth Sobol at beth@sobolperry.com, Stephanie Bosco-Luca at 561.245.5151 / Stephanie@readysetwedstore.com or Ian Kramer at 954.288.9011/ian@slkcreative.com

About Miami Beach International Bridal Week:
Under the direction of Beth Sobol (president and mastermind of world renowned Miami Beach International Fashion Week) and business partner Aaron Perry, Sobol – Perry Fashion Productions announces Miami Beach International Bridal Week (MBIBW). Opening its doors for the first time at the Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach on November 26-27, 2011, discerning South Florida brides – and grooms – will have the chance to get up close and personal with prominent bridal suppliers, check out the hottest giveaways, sample excellent cuisine and desserts, and attend outstanding demonstrations and fascinating seminars. Learn about the latest trends in beauty and fashion from notable local, national, and international designers who’ll showcase their latest creations on the runway and throughout the show. Guaranteed to surpass all expectations, guests will surely benefit from the countless top-of-the-line bridal resources MBIBW is on track to deliver.

Holistic Globe Radio’s 2011 Women Expo: Holistic Wellness, Health, Beauty and Anti-Aging Show 6/9/11

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Holistic Globe Radio’s 2011 Women Expo: Holistic Wellness, Health, Beauty & Anti-Aging Show.
Saturday July 9th, 2011, 10:00am-7:00pm
Marriott Renaissance @ Boca Raton FL
2000 NW 19th Street
Boca Raton, Florida 33431 USA
www.holisticgloberadio.com

Holistic Globe Radio’s 2011 Women Expo: Holistic Wellness, Health, Beauty & Anti-Aging Show. A day of health education, pampering and personal care.

“..It’s all about you…a day of health education, pampering and personal care.”

This is a one of a kind show developed to showcase holistic medicine, alternative therapies, body-mind-spirit resources, body-care science and high end anti-aging products.

Meet and connect with local and national organizations, experts, doctors and holistic practitioners.

Early bird tickets available now.

Sponsorship & exhibits opportunity available. Contact Maria 954-634-7352

The Empowered Woman Miami Success Summit and Expo 5/19-20/11

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May 19 & 20
The Miami Science Museum,
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL
Register Online.

Doors open 9:00 am, Sessions from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

VIP Cocktail Party, hosted by BadassBusinessWomen.org, on Thursday, May 19, 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Cost Expo FREE, Session $25, VIP $75

Description The Summit III Theme is “Elevate Yourself,” designed to help all professional, ambitious women (entrepreneurs, freelanceers, corporate execs, solopreneurs, career-switchers & more are ALL welcome) elevate themselves beyond where they are today. The last summit drew over 700 smart, savvy women – are you one of us?

Some of Our Session Topics & Activities
* Personal Branding Basics
* How To Negotiate (Like A Woman)
* VIP Speed Networking
* Getting Producers & Editors To Discover (& Cover) You
* Speak Out! Use Public Speaking To Propel You Forward
* It’s A Man, Man World: Getting Ahead In Male Environments
* How Women Undermine Themselves & Each Other At Work
* Prettier, Smarter, More Popular: How Social Media Is A Lot Like High School
* The Male Panel: Successful Men Reveal What They REALLY Think
* Business-Building, Audience-Attracting, Visibility-Generating Secrets From Anita Campbell, Editor Of “Small Business Trends”
* The Eugenia Kim Story: How I Cornered The Luxury Hat Market & Built A Multimillion Dollar Business On My Personal Brand

eMERGE 2nd Annual Fashion Trade Show 10/15/11

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2nd Annual Fashion Trade Show to Showcase Emerging Designers
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Zadok Art Gallery
2534 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
Website.

eMERGE Trade Show announces their 2nd annual fashion trade show after a successful show in April 2010. One of the most sought after trade shows for emerging designers of streetwear, contemporary, designer and accessory brands in the marketplace.

eMERGE Trade Show is proud to present its 2nd annual event which will take place in sunny Miami, FL once again, on Saturday, October 15, 2011. As the barometer continues to rise for eMERGE, the event will take place at Zadok Art Gallery, located in the Wynwood Arts District. The perfect setting where an artist can display their work and a buyer can find its muse.

Clothing companies travelled from around the world from as far as Canada and London because they believed in the eMERGE vision. Many brands that attended last year are anxiously waiting for the 2011 show, in addition to many newcomers. A larger and overall better trade show will take place this Fall and eMERGE welcomes all exhibitors, buyers and sponsors to join them in Miami.

eMERGE is an innovative fashion trade show for upcoming and emerging brands, to showcase their collections to the best boutiques and retailers. Most conventional trade shows do not focus their attention on independent companies that are yearning for exposure in the fashion market. eMERGE is here to assist these brands in growing their business to become the next big “IT” FACTOR. Brands attending eMERGE are breaking barriers and aren’t afraid to take risks to be a recognizable force in the market, and therefore, they will….”ARISE AND CONQUER”

eMERGE is pleased to announce that all donations accepted at the door will benefit Project K.I.T.E. and the American Cancer Society.

Jazzonian South Florida Jazz Summit 4/16/11

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Saturday, April 16th, 2011
Artserve
1350 East Sunrise Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
www.jazzonian.org

Admission is Free.
Suggested donation: $25
Everyone attending will need to register. Advance registration online.

The Jazz industry comes together at the South Florida Jazz Summit: A networking conference and expo that creates an environment in which an effective coalition of South Florida’s Jazz businesses and organizations will gather with the goal of empowering Jazz in the area. More info here.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Jazzonian educational cultural arts initiatives.

Schedule:
10:00am, Auditorium – open registration
10:30am- 11:15am, South Florida Jazz Heritage Panel Discussion
A panel of distinguished area Jazz artists discuss the evolution of Jazz in the area as well as its current state; highlighting challenges and sharing creative ideas on how to advance Jazz in the area.
Moderator: James Chism, Event Chair of South Florida Jazz Summit
Panelists: Joan Cartwright, Women in Jazz South Florida; Mel Dancy, Sam Gunning
11:30am – 12:00 noon, Opening remarks: James Chism, Bobby Ramirez
12:15 to 1pm, Showcase Jazz performance: FIU Jazz Combo
1:15 to 2:15pm, Jazz Media Panel Discussion
Moderator: Ed Bell, Producer/Host of South Florida Arts Beat on WLRN Radio 91.3 FM)
A distinguished panel of Jazz media discuss the present state of Jazz, challenges, and sharing creative ideas on how to help advance Jazz in the area.
Panalists: Maggie Palleya, WDNA Radio 88.9 FM; Frank Consola, WDNA Radio 88.9 FM; Bob Weinberg, Jazz Journalist; Fernando Gonzalez, Jazz Journalist; Tracy Fields, Radio Host – WLRN Radio 91.3 FM; Ted Grossman, WLRN Radio; Stu Grant, WXEL 90.7 FM
2:30 to 3:15pm, Showcase Jazz performance: Blue Money Jazz Sextet
3:30 to 4:15pm, The Business of Jazz
Moderator: Bobby Ramirez, Founder/President of Jazzonian
A distinguished panel of community leaders discuss challenges and creative ways on building a viable Jazz scene for a better future.
Panelists: Kitty Ryan, Jazz Promoter; Pam Dearden, Gold Coast Jazz Society; Lenore Rafael, musician; Susan Merrit, JAMS of Palm Beach; Ed Calle, musician and Associate Professor Business of Music at Miami-Dade College; Ron Weber, South Florida Jazz, Rick Katz, Miami Jazz Coopertive
4:30 to 5:00pm, Showcase Jazz performance: Jazz pianist, Lenore Rafael

Jazzonian is a non-profit (501c3 pending) educational cultural arts museum initiative founded in 2009 by musician/philanthropist Bobby Ramirez.

The mission of Jazzonian is to celebrate Jazz heritage, collect, document, preserve and present the rich Jazz traditions from its origins to modern-day variations through a permanent museum, virtual online and traveling art/photo/film and artifacts exhibitions, historical archives, recordings, literature, audio/visual experiences, interactive cultural education programs, live musical performances and special events for children and adults.

Exxxotica Miami Beach featuring 2 Live Crew 5/20-22/11

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May 20-22
Miami Beach Convention Center
Admission is $35 but ladies are FREE on Friday and ALL ticket sales are $10 OFF on Sunday!
www.exxxoticaexpo.com

The EXXXOTICA Expo is the place to “celebrate sexy.” It features a diverse array of over 150 exhibitors showcasing the newest products appealing to adults, over 50 hours of informative seminars on a variety of topics, a non-stop schedule of shows and contests on the main entertainment stage, the fan favorite EXXXOTICA Hotties, and the top names and brands in adult entertainment.

Hip hop pioneers and first amendment proponents 2 Live Crew will headline at the expo on Saturday night. “It’ll be great to come back to Miami to rock the EXXXOTICA stage,” said Brother Marquis. “We’ll put on a show people will never forget.”

This year also marks the show’s first-ever Tattoo Contest on the main stage. The contest will be feature judges from the tattoo world as well as celebrity co-hosts, Michelle “Bombshell” McGee and Erica Lynne of “Bad Girls Club” fame. New to EXXXOTICA and keeping with 2011’s sexy carnival/vaudeville theme is the addition of the Pretty Things Peepshow. Ms. EXXXOTICA competition features many of the hottest local girls competing for the crown, $1000 cash and the opportunity to appear and sign at the 2012 EXXXOTICA Expo.

Adult stars attending EXXXOTICA Miami Beach include: Jesse Jane, Stoya, Jenna Haze, Ron Jeremy, Alexis Texas, Gina Lynn, Savanna Samson, Sunny Leone, Teagan Presley, Michelle “Bombshell” McGee, Capri Anderson, Erica from “Bad Girls Club,” Tanya Tate, Eve Laurence, Chanel Preston, Inari Vachs, RubberDoll, Sunny Lane, Jamie Valentine, SnakeBabe, Joanna Angel, Taylor Stevens, Nyomi Banxxx, Alexis Ford, Kelly Divine, Isis Taylor, Lexi Belle, Kagney Linn Karter, Selena Rose, Daisy Marie, Gracie Glam, Destiny Dixon and the list goes on and on. Close to 100 more fan favorites will also be there ready to meet and greet the Miami faithful.

Entering its sixth year in South Beach and overall tenth show produced, EXXXOTICA is the largest adult consumer event in the country. EXXXOTICA Miami Beach, Victory Tradeshow Management’s flagship event, is the first show of 2011. Scheduled for May 20-22 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, it is expected to again have over 20,000 attendees. EXXXOTICA Chicago promises much of the same success, with an anticipated media frenzy and an outpouring of excitement from fans in the metropolitan area.