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February 2014 www.chamberinaction.com Volume 25 Issue 6
Chamber Times June 2014
May 2014 Chamber Events
Chamber Networking Breakfast Forum -
2014 Florida Legislative Update Thursday, June 12, - 8am-9am
Floridian Hotel
990 N. Homestead Blvd
Homestead, Fl. 33030
June Business After Hours Tuesday, June 17, - 5pm-7pm
The Big Cheese
350 N. Homestead Blvd
Homestead, FL 33030
Ribbon Cutting Total Media Services/Vape
Store Tuesday, June 24, - 5pm-7pm
MAC –Mexican American Council
151 NW 11 ST, Homestead, FL 33030
General Membership Luncheon Thursday, June 26, - 11:30am - 1pm
Hampton Inn & Suites
2855 NE 9th Street
Homestead, Fl 33033
Register for Chamber events online at www.chamberinaction.com
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Happy Father’s Day
Sunday, June 15th, 2014
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Welcome New Members in the Month of April 2014 !
Naranja Lakes Tax Services
Eddia Rosario
27393 south Dixie Hwy
Homestead, FL 33032
Tel: 305-248-2226
www.Naranjalakestaxes.com
Category: Tax Return Preparation & Filing
Youth Career Institute, Inc.
Roy Patrick
15500 SW 106th Avenue
Miami, FL 33157
Tel: 786-565-7227
www.youthcareerinstitute.org
Categories: Non-Profit
Captain Car Wash-Falmon Inc.
Carlson, Frederick and Company, PA
Celebrity Rehab & Medical Center
Coalition of FL Farmworkers Org.
Dalton Marine Supply Inc.
Doug Ingram & Sons Nursery
Gruber & Associates, Inc.
Homestead Air Conditioning & Heating Corp
June Makis Realtor
Keystone Products, Inc.
Largo Honda
Mast Medical Academy @ Homestead
New Hope C. O. R. P. S., Inc.
PATCHES
RICHARDERSCHIK.com
Richards Tractors & Implements, Inc.
Shiver's Bar-B-Q
Somerset South Homestead
Youth Fishing Foundation, Inc.
Support your chamber members!
Buy local, stop in and say hello. Pick up something that brings
a smile. Your purchases are what keeps those business
around!
Thank you for renewing in the Month of May 2014 !
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Chamber Student Art & Essay Contest
Military Appreciation Day Event May 17th, 2014
“Freedom and Honoring Service”
Congratulations to all the Winners! Essay Winners: High School: Grades (9-12)
First Place- Adrian Cardona, Homestead High
Second Place-Denzel Williams, Homestead High
Third Place- Marcus Mays, Grace Christian Prep
Essay Winners: Middle School Grades (6- 8)
First Place – Hunter Strokin, Arvida Middle
Second Place - Nayla Dib , Zelda Glazer Middle
Third Place-Grace Allen, Keys Gate Charter
Art Winners Grades (K-5)
First Place – Livya Burns Leider, Atala Montessori
Second Place- Emily Lazo, Norma Butler Bossard
Third Place- Alyssa Cadvid, Air Base Elementary
Art Winners Grades (6-8)
First Place- Fabian Lilavois, Norma Butler Bossard
Second Place- Kristen Rodriguez, Miami Arts
Third Place- Tiffany Carralero, Bowman Ashe Doolin
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Military Families Appreciation Dinner
May 9th, 2014
Sponsored by FPL/Turkey Point
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May 13, 2014—Historic Day for Homestead
May 2014 - Ribbon Cuttings
MAC - Mexican American Council, held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Monday, May 5th 2014. Located at 151 NW 11 ST Homestead, FL 33030
Thank you voters for supporting the two bond referen-
dums during the May 13th, City of Homestead Special
Election!
Homestead voters overwhelmingly approved both
bond referendums, giving the city $21 million to build a
new police station and $5 million to finish renovating
the Seminole Theatre.
Our city has a new road map for our future economic
development. Thank you to our visionaries that lead
the way Mayor, City Council and our City Manager!!!!
The Chamber issued a formal resolution in support of
the both bonds, and that resolution is posted on the
Chamber’s website at http://chamberinaction.com .
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YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY AWARDED CEO STATUS
The Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce award-
ed CEO status on May 27, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. to the students of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, a chamber program. The ceremony took place at Miami Dade College Homestead Campus, 500 College
Terrace, Room F-222 Homestead, Florida 33030.
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy is a nine-month program that guides middle and high school students through the process of start-ing a real business. The program covers all aspects of business start-
up including business plan development, pitching to an investor pan-el, obtaining funding, launching the business and managing media
campaigns.
Students learn to recognize the power of their ideas and develop the skills needed to turn those ideas into a business. This is the first year
the chamber participated in this nationwide program.
Graduates of the program are:
Aramis Pagan, an 9th grader at Keys Gate Charter School; Armani Pagan an 8th grader at Keys Gate Charter School; Christopher Eduardo
Jimenez a 9th grader at Keys Gate Charter High; Cristian Bailey a 10th grader at Keys Gate Charter High; Dave Francois an 8th grader at Keys Gate Charter; Dean Smith a 9th grader at Keys Gate Charter School; Erika Smith a 10th grader at Keys Gate Charter High School; Ga-briela Auguste a 7th grader at Keys Gate Charter School; John H. Bowles an 8th grader at Home School; Larissa Monjaraz a 6th grader at Keys
Gate Charter School; Oluwatobi Onayemi a 12th grader at Keys Gate Charter High School; Richard J Gibson an 8th grader at Keys Gate Char-
ter School; Sean D. Grey a 10th grader at Mast Medical Academy.
Sponsors included FPL/ Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant. Miami Dade College Homestead Campus, The City of Homestead, and Homestead Hospital. /Baptist Health South Florida. And the Scholarship Fund Sponsors are: The Kiwanis Club of Homestead/South Dade, Bill & Gladys
Duquette, Renee Reichling, Value Place and CBT College.
Students interested in applying for the 2014-15 YEA program can obtain an application online at www.chamberinaction.com Click on YEA!, or simply stop in to the Chamber office and pick up an application. The application consists of simple questions, one essay, and a personal inter-
view with a panel of local business leaders.
Rosa Brito, Program Manager can be reached at 305-247-2332.
May Networking Events
Richard Erschik of JustAskRich.com the program’s instructor, Ms. Gabriella
Auguste, CEO off G & C Tutoring and ELWIN A. ROZYSKIE, JR., Colonel, USAFR / Commander 482d Mission Support Group
May 8, 2014—Chamber’s
Networking Breakfast was
held at the Courtyard by
Marriott located at 29015
NE 9 St., Homestead, FL
33030
May 6th 2014—
The 2014 Business EXPO
was held at the Banyan
Tree At Keys Gate
4300 Palm Drive
Homestead, FL 33035
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2013-2014 Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Executive Board:
Chairman: Bill Duquette, Homestead Hospital
Chair Elect: Renee Reichling, Community Bank
President: Rosa I Brito
Treasurer: James Pierce, Pierce & Bowen CPA’s
Operations: Corey Gold, Homestead Hospital
Past Chair: Elizabeth Moscynski, Keys Gate Communications
Chair Government Affairs: Tony Garcia, The Keyes Company
Chair Economic Development: Michael Kiley
Directors
Dale Machesic , South Dade News Leader
Debbie Albert, The Title Company of Homestead
Dr. Jeanne Jacobs, PhD, Miami Dade College, Homestead
Campus
Felicia Vescera, Florida City Centre
George Mirabal , Heartland Payment Systems
Larry Roth, The Keyes Company
Roxanne Jeghers, Royal Palm Real Estate Services
Sharon P Haxton, Chapman Partnership
Sharon Wilson, Community Bank of Florida
Tony Fiore, Cruises Unlimited - Intelmar USA Inc.
Chairman’s Appointees Term Expires 2014
Brad Bettelli, TD Bank Kametra Driver, WeCare of South Dade, Inc.
Kevin Gregory, Homestead Miami Speedway
Tony Hazard, Hazard Insurance
Members by Virtue of Office
Dade County Farm Bureau
City of Florida City Mayor or Designee
City of Homestead Mayor or Designee
Homestead Air Reserve Base Commander
Miami Dade County Public Schools Local Region
Special Operations Command South Commander
Tropical Everglades Visitors Association
Homestead Main Street
Active Past Chairs
David Peyton, 1st National Bank of South Florida
Robert Jensen, 1st National Bank of South Florida
Susan E. Newman, The Keyes Company
“VIP Triple Play Tour” Guests of Honor HJCC Celebrates Job Corps' 50th
Anniversary Recognizes organization’s contribution to preservation and restoration
TALLAHASSEE – Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced today that Homestead Main Street
has been designated the Florida Main Street Community of the Month for May 2014. Communities
are selected based on their developmental achievements and participation in the Florida Main
Street Program.
“Since designation in 1993, as a Florida Main Street community, Homestead has completed 94
construction and rehabilitation projects totaling over $36 million,” said Secretary Detzner. In addi-
tion, a total of 121 businesses have opened, creating 598 new jobs in the downtown. Volunteers
have donated over 441,000 hours of their time to meetings and events. Homestead is an example
of how Main Street programs can improve and develop downtown communities.
Yvonne Knowles, Executive Director of Homestead Main Street, reports that, “The amazing re-
sponse to the weekend free Trolley Rides from downtown Homestead to the National Parks has
drawn a record number of tourists to our downtown Historic District. Main Street enjoys a
strong working partnership with the City of Homestead, and programs like this and future pro-
jects are all leading to an exciting future for the downtown Homestead Main Street district.”
Homestead is an energetic city full of exciting events, such as Krome Avenue Goes Cajun which brought over 2,000 visitors to the downtown district in celebra-
tion of Mardi Gras. Also known for their spectacular annual car shows and dog contests, Homestead takes pride in their resident’s involvement in community
events.
The City of Homestead is the second oldest city in Miami-Dade County, opening to homesteaders in 1898. Homestead Main Street was designated in 1993,
after Hurricane Andrew struck the area. The Main Street program was an instrumental tool in securing state and federal grants that were used to help rebuild
the downtown area. For the last 20 years, Homestead Main Street has continued to work with the city, merchants, and cultural groups to restore and pro-
mote downtown. For more information about Homestead Main Street or the Florida Main Street program visit flheritage.com or facebook.com/
FloridaMainStreet.
Main Street named Florida Main Street Program for the month of May2014
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We are launching on Save Local Now in June!
RESERVE YOUR AD
SPACE IN THE
2014-2015 BUSINESS
DIRECTORY &
COMMUNITY
RESOURCE GUIDE
CALL THE CHAMBER
AT 305-247-2332
The Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to introduce Save Local Now,
our newest chamber benefit! Save Local Now is a one-stop digital marketing platform with 9 insanely
easy-to-use products to help you connect with your customers. The platform includes Deal and Event
publishing, Email Marketing, iPhone and Android apps, SEO and tons more. Even better, Save Local
Now is FREE with your Chamber membership!
I encourage each of you to take advantage of $LN’s
FREE 1-on-1 sessions with its digital marketing ex-
perts! The personalized webinars will focus on your
business needs and will help you with everything
from image suggestions to ideas for creative cam-
paigns. And yes it’s all FREE!
You will be receiving an email in May to officially
welcome you to Save Local Now. This launch email
will contain a link to choose a password, activate
your account, and sign-up for training.
Schedule a 1-on-1 session today at http://blog.savelocalnow.com/training/
Notice for Nominations
Nominations are open for membership on the Greater Homestead/Florida City
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
According to the bylaws of the Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce, Section 4.02 B, Paragraph 2, "During the month of June each year the
Nominating Committee shall, by appropriate notice through a Chamber publica-tion, notify the members of their prerogative to nominate members in good standing of the Chamber for Board membership. Nominations must be submitted
in writing by a Chamber member.
Nominations must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, July 1, and mailed to
Nominating Committee, Chamber of Commerce, PO BOX 901544, Homestead,
F., 33090 or hand delivered no later than Wednesday, July 6th to the Chamber of
Commerce at 455 N. Flagler Avenue, Homestead.
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On-Line Business Directory
Members can log into their on-line listing and edit/update their
information, add employees or representatives. Choose what in-
formation you would like to display, Add a 200 character descrip-
tion, hours of operation, driving direction, keywords for better
search placement.
Add Hot Deals, list Job Postings and much more.
See who's taken advantage of the Hot Deals Page on our website:
http://business.chamberinaction.com/hotdeals
Contact the chamber office for login information 305-247-2332 or email
Enhanced Directory Listing:
Members can upgrade their on-line listing.
DIRECTORY LOGO: Your logo next to your listing in the Business Di-
rectory or any search result.
WEBSITE LINK:
Your Website Link next to your listing in the Business Directory or any
search result.
ENHANCED LISTING & PRIORITY PLACEMENT:
Priority Placement *Enhance your Information Page: - 1600 character
description - eight photos - five bullet points - logo - map link - 20 key-
words. For more information about this and other marketing packages
available call the chamber at 305-247-2332 or email in-
Visitor Information Center - Business Information:
Come by the Chamber office and drop off information about your busi-
ness, brochures and business cards or coupons if you have them. Every
month, tourists as well as locals visit the Chamber it's a great way to gain
exposure for your business. (Brochures should be rack card type or Tri-
fold).
Coupon Packs:
The Chamber Visitor Center is distributing coupons to area visitors and
new residents. A GREAT way to reach tourists and locals that come thru
our office and get them into your business... Bring us your coupons! Val-
ue or Discount Coupons should be no larger than 4x9 and supply us with
at least 50. Coupons can be for discounted items or buy one get one type
deals. Questions call Wanda Brown at 305-247-2332
Making the Chamber of Commerce
Work For You
Saving Money on the Things
Your Business Needs
To enhance our ability to serve our members with
increased benefits we are one of many local cham-
bers throughout Florida who have partnered with
the Florida Chamber.
As a member of a participating Chamber of Com-
merce, you have the power of more than 137,000
members and 3 million employees working togeth-
er. Using the influence of the entire business com-
munity, we get you and your business savings and
discounts on services that matter to you.
We invite you to review our benefits and then do
what thousands of other growing businesses have
done – take advantage of the time and money you
will save by using Chamber endorsed services. As
you’ll soon discover, we’re much more than Flori-
da’s best business advocate – helping you and your
bottom line is what we do best.
To sign up for chamber perks follow the link:
http://www.chamberperks.com/Perks.asp?
AccountID=128
The Homestead Florida City Chamber
Health Savings
Card
This card includes programs that offer discounts on prescriptions, vision,
hearing, diabetic supplies, and much more.
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Community Events Calendar—www.Chamberinaction.com
A Day Just for Dads
The jokes that keep you in stitches (no matter how many times he tells them). The lifechanging words of advice. The protective
instinct at just the right moment. These special times are fleeting and precious. Father's Day is on Sunday, June 15, but if Saturday
works better, we've got options for that day, too. Either day, give your father or father figure the best gift possible. Time with you.
Check out Miami Dade County website for things to do with Dad. http://www.miamidade.gov/holidays/fathers-day.asp
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Turn on your computer and get started now!
go to www.chamberinaction.com
Join the Chamber’s Facebook page!
Can you do business without ?
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Trustees of the Chamber
The Chamber Trustees are leaders in our community who recognize that their business success and failure is tied to the area around them. In taking a leadership position, the Trustees are insuring their future success by reinvesting in the local business community through the Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber Trustees voluntarily contribute more than required because they believe in the important programs of the Greater Home-stead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce. They understand that the prominence of their organization makes it appropriate for them to assume the role of a substantial participant and contributor to the Chamber’s operation. Members like this refuse to let the burden of improving the business climate and our local quality of life fall on others. Trustee contributions make it possible to maintain the Chamber’s day to day opera-tions with an efficient and professional staff who, in turn, bring more and better programs to the business community.
Plan your month ahead!
The Chamber’s monthly calendar is on our website.
As a member, you can promote your own events!
go to...
WWW.CHAMBERINACTION.COM—Member Center
Click on Calendar of Events
You can post job openings and Hot Deals, too!
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455 N. Flagler Avenue Homestead T. 305-247-2332 F. 305-224-9101
Toll Free 888-352-4891 Mail to:
P.O. Box 901544 Homestead, FL 33090
Some Helpful Websites
Homestead/Florida City Chamber www.chamberinaction.com
Small Business Administration www.business.gov City of Homestead www.cityofhomestead.com
City of Florida City www.floridacityfl.us
Miami Dade County Public Schools www.dadeschools.net
Small Business Development Center www.floridasbdc.org
Miami-Dade County www.miamidade.gov
Non-Partisan Elections Site www.voteforflorida.org
SCORE Counselors to Small Business www.score.org
State of Florida Information www.myflorida.com
Tropical Everglades Visitors Center www.tropicaleverglades.com
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