February 2014 www.chamberinaction.com Volume 25 Issue 5

Chamber Times May 2014

May 2014 Chamber Events

Ribbon Cutting Monday, May 5th – 6pm-8pm MAC –Mexican American Council 151 NW 11 ST, Homestead, FL 33030 Chamber Business EXPO

Tuesday, May 6th 4pm-8pm

Banyan Tree at Keys Gate

4300 Palm Drive

Homestead, FL 33035

Chamber Networking Breakfast

Thursday, May 8th – 8am-9am

Courtyard by Marriott

2905 NE 9th St.

Homestead, FL 33033

Military Families Appreciation Dinner

Friday, May 9th – 5pm-8pm

FPL/Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant

9760 SW 344 Street Homestead, FL 33033

Military Appreciation Day Event

Saturday, May 17 – 3pm to 8pm

Losner Park 104 N. Krome Ave., Homestead, FL

Event details click here

Register for Chamber events online at www.chamberinaction.com

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Christian Bailey, Aramis Pagan, Jake Gibson, Larissa Monjaraz, John Bowles, Christopher Jimenez, Erika Smith, Dean Smith, Gabriela Auguste, Oluestobi Oanyemi, Dave Francois, Sean Grey, Armani Pagan

Happy Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 11th, 2014

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On May 13th, you can cast a vote on two important bond

Referendums that fund a New Police Station and

The Seminole Theatre’s Revitalization.

The Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce

Supports this Initiative.

For more information visit:

frfohttp://www.cityofhomestead.com/index.aspx?nid=364 Early Voting

You can cast your vote early at the Dickinson Community Center at

1601 N. Krome Avenue on the days below:

Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Friday, May 9, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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Welcome New Members in the Month of April 2014 !

Robert Click

4123 NE 24 Drive

Homestead, FL 33033

Employees: 0

Tel: 305-609-8364 Email: rob-

ertclick@icloud.com

Categories: Personal/Boosters

Membership

Homestead Toastmasters

2388 SE 7th Terrace

Homestead, FL 33035

Employees: Full- time 15, Part- time 0

Tel: 630-642-6500

Website: http://

www.HomesteadToasters.com

Category: Education

La Nueva FM 106.3 FM

14261 SW 120th Street

Miami, FL 33186

Tel: 305-401-0200

Employees: Full-time 10, Part-time 4

Email: elsie@lanuevafm.net, sven-

egas@lanuevafm.net

Category: Radio

Mexican-American Council, Inc.

151 NW 11 Street

Suite 400 E

Homestead, FL 33030

P.O. Box 343546

Florida City 33034-0546

Tel: 786-243-2328

Website: mexacouncil@gmail.com

Alger Farms, Inc.

American Ju-Jitsu Center, Inc.

Budd, Edward L. O.D.

Compass Self Storage

Complete Energy Solutions, LLC

DDR

Econo Lodge

Farm Credit of Florida, ACA

Hair Now Beauty

Homestead Main Street

JA Shiffer Agency, Inc.

Le Jardin Community Center, Inc.

Lewis Electric

Living Waters Full Gospel Church of

Homes

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Miami Bridge Youth and Family

Nova Southeastern University

Old Towne Trolley Tours

Pastran

Quality Inn

R. P. Smith Plumbing

RF Orchids-A/R

Shiver Glass Co.

Spitzer Auto World

TD Bank

US Congress District 26 (Joe Garcia)

Waste Management of Dade County

Support your chamber members!

Buy local, stop in and say hello. Pick up

something that brings a smile. Your pur-

chases are what keeps those business around!

Thank you for renewing in the Month of April 2014 !

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Members in the News

Homestead’s Ruth Campbell and Florida City

Vice Mayor Roy S. Shiver were honored during

the Miami-Dade County Days at the state Capitol

this month.

Homestead’s Ruth Campbell and Florida City Vice Mayor Roy S. Shiver were

honored during the Miami-Dade County Days at the state Capitol this month.

The annual Miami-Dade County Days is a three day celebration when leaders

and elected officials from Miami-Dade municipalities visit Tallahassee during the

legislative session.

Campbell was awarded the Sherman Winn ‘I Care’ Award. The honor, named

after the late Senator, is given to a person who has made a positive difference in

their community.

For more than three decades she has devoted her life to public service and to

the City of Homestead.

“I am so happy to have won this award,” Campbell said. “It shows that what

we are doing here in Homestead is being noticed.”

She was the first woman elected to the Homestead City Council in 1963 and in 1997 when she did not seek re-election she was

given the title of “Honorary Mayor of Krome Avenue.”

Campbell was involved in numerous civic organizations during her tenure and continues to be very active in the Homestead com-

munity. She is currently the museum director and local historian of the Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum. Through her ef-

forts, she has committed herself to developing an awareness and appreciation for the City’s historic assets and an urgency for

preservation. She has also served on local, state and national boards.

Shiver received the Sen. Ron Silver ‘Dean’ Award, for his 50 years of service as an elected official in FloridaCity. Shiver was first

elected to the commission in 1964 and is the longest standing municipal elected official in the entire state of Florida.

During his time on the commission, Shiver has overseen the Police Department among many other facets of the city. Shiver com-

mented on how proud he is with the growth of the Police Department over the years.

“When I was elected there were just two patrolmen and one car,” Shiver said. Shiver stated he was surprised and honored to

receive the award.

“I’ve served 50 out of FloridaCity’s 100 years,” Shiver said. “I’ve seen this town grow and progress. I have tried to help the resi-

dents as best as I can, and I have kept them happy. It is really an honor.”

Along with being on the commission, Shiver has served on numerous boards during his tenure. Last week he was named to the

Florida League of Cities board.

“I got a letter that said ‘Welcome Home’,” Shiver said. “Being on this board will continue to help our city.”

By Mike Dill Sat, Apr 19, 2014

South Dade News Leader

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Ribbon Cutting - MAC Mexican American Council Monday, May 5, 2014 6:00pm - 8:00pm @ 151 NW 11 ST Homestead, FL 33030 2014 Business Expo Tuesday, May 6, 2014 4:00pm - 8:00pm @ Banyan Tree At Keys Gate 4300 Palm Drive Homestead, FL 33035 Networking Breakfast Thursday, May 8, 2014 8:00am - 9:00am @ Courtyard By Marriott 2905 NE 9th St.

Military Families Appreciation Dinner

Friday, May 9, 2014

5:00pm - 8:00pm

@ FPL/Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant

9760 SW 344 Street Homestead, FL 33033

Military Appreciation Day

Saturday, May 17,2014

3:00pm - 8:00pm

@ Losner Park-104 N. Krome Ave., Homestead, FL

Register for Chamber events online at www.chamberinaction.com

Up-Coming Chamber Events Calendar

Speedway Community Church & Temple Hatikvah located at 990 N Homestead Blvd., Homestead, FL 33033 held a grand opening ceremony on Wednesday, April 9th.

April 2014 - Ribbon Cuttings

Flagler’s Martini Lounge located at 28 South Krome Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030 held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014.

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April Chamber Events

Florida Chamber Chairman, Eric Silagy, Presi-dent of NextERA/FPL and the current chairman of the Florida Chamber of Commerce spoke at the Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Com-merce Membership Luncheon on April 16

th Eric reported Florida’s economy is growing. Payroll numbers are up. Unemployment is down. Real estate is moving. Tourists are coming to our state in record numbers. And, Florida is expanding its com-petitive edge. See more at: http://southdadenewsleader.com/issue/south-dade-news-leader/article/state-chamber-chairman-comes-to-homestead The Powering Florida Resource Center provides economic develop-ment organizations with information and tools that enable them to more effectively market their community, including: Analyze industry sectors relevant to their geographic area Better target companies for recruitment - PoweringFlorida® Access complete community profiles for labor force, demographics and available real estate. - See more at: http://www.poweringflorida.com/#sthash.TPPdfkWT.dpuf

Eric believes that our community has a great opportunity in the aerospace industry. After the meeting he took a ride around the com-munity with FPL's Mike Kiley and what he saw reinforced this view. As NASA’s role continues to change, private aerospace companies are playing increasingly important roles in space exploration. Flor-ida must aggressively compete to remain the preeminent location for private spaceflight activities, engage in more research and de-velopment and capitalize on Florida’s bright space industry talent supply. Florida’s aerospace industry helps to generate bold eco-nomic development initiatives and brings much needed jobs not only to Florida’s Space Coast, but throughout the state. See more at: http://www.flchamber.com/issue/aviation-and-aerospace/

Ramon Ferrer, FPL, Area Mgr. External Affairs, Bill Duquette, CEO Home-

stead Hospital, Mark Trowbridge, President Coral Gables Chamber, Eric Silagy, President of NextERA/FPL , Mary Scott Russell, President Chamber

South, Raul Pino, Chairman of Doral Business Council.

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Military Affairs Committee holds 15th annual awards banquet by Senior Airman Aja Heiden

482nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

The night was capped off by remarks from 482nd FW commander and host, Col.

Chris Funk, who congratulated the award winners and nominees and thanked the

MAC, award presenters and sponsors for their support of the event and Home-

stead ARB.

The MAC has supported the military mission and military quality of life for over 43

years, and the awards banquet is just one event of many the committee works to

put together. The MAC is comprised of up to 50 civic and local leaders who meet

monthly to discuss issues relating to the civilian-military relationship, according to

their mission statement.

About the Military Affairs Committee

The Homestead - Florida City Military Affairs Committee (MAC) is a committee of

the Homestead - Florida City Chamber of Commerce and has proudly supported

the military mission and military quality of life for over forty-three years. The

Charter of the Military Affairs Committee is to assist military units within the

Chamber's area to meet their mission and goals, promote understanding between

the civilian and military communities, enhance the quality of life for our military and

their families, and to support - as practical - other military units in Dade County

area.

This support was focused on Homestead Air Force Base through 1992, and now Homestead Air Reserve Base (482d Fighter Wing) and its joint missions.

These diverse missions now include not only the 482nd Fighter Wing's F-16 mission, but the Florida Air National Guard's sovereign air defense mission, Spe-

cial Operations Command South, USCG Maritime Safety & Security Team Miami 91114, US Customs & Border Patrol, Florida Army Guard's 50th Area Sup-

port Group, and various temporary missions assigned to the base.

Comprised of up to fifty civic and local leaders, the Military Affairs Committee meets monthly to discuss issues relating to the civilian-military relationship.

For membership information or to attend one of our monthly luncheons, please contact us at info@homesteadmac.org. To view the Homestead Military

Affairs Committee information click here. http://www.chamberinaction.com/pages/MilitaryAffairs/

Below is the complete list of 2013 annual award winners, category and unit.

- 482nd FW Airman: Senior Airman Eddy Perez, 482nd Mission Support Group

- 482nd FW Noncommissioned Officer: Staff Sgt. Jose Gonzalez, 482nd Civil Engineering Squadron

- 482nd FW Senior Noncommissioned Officer: Master Sgt. Phillip Powell, 482nd Force Support Squadron

- 482nd FW Company Grade Officer: Capt. Robert Lax, 482nd Operations Support Squadron

- 482nd FW First Sergeant: Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Cougill, 482nd Security Forces Squadron

- 482nd FW Civilian, Category I: Mr. Eddy Perez, 482nd Mission Support Group

- 482nd FW Civilian, Cat II: Mr. John Bosco, 482nd Communications Squadron

- 482nd FW Civilian, Cat III: Mr. Christopher Collins, 482nd Operations Support Squadron

- Air Defense Warrior: Tech. Sgt. Robert Gresham, Det. 1, 125th Fighter Wing, Florida Air National Guard

- U.S. Coast Guard Sailor of the Year: Petty Officer 2nd Class Jesse Gutierrez

- Special Operations Command South Military Member: Spc. Giovanni Barahona

- Special Operations Command South Civilian Member: Mr. Robert Gaddis

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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

info@chamberinaction.com

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-

fo@chamberinaction.com

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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We are launching on Save Local Now in May!

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.

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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

Members by Virtue of Office

Dade County Farm Bureu

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

The Florida Defense Support Task Force is meeting in Homestead on Wednesday May 14th and Thurs-

day May 15th. As the hosting committee we are trying to gather community leaders to support this very im-

portant visit. On the evening of May 14th a No Host Dinner will take place at Capri Restaurant starting with

cocktails at 6:30pm. In a casual and less formal setting this will give the Task Force members an opportunity

to discuss local issues that affect the Homestead Air Reserve Base. We would be honored if you could join

us!

Thursday May 15th at 9am the Task Force will hold a public meeting at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Home-

stead. Briefings will be given on the status of the HARB as well as other military installations in the Dade

County area. It would be great if you could also attend this meeting to help fill the room and show the Task

Force that the local military defense community truly supports the Homestead Air Reserve Base, the tenant

units and their missions.

Sincerely,

Jonathan Borgert, MAC Member , Phone: 305-599-2337 Ex 859 ,Cell: 305-401-8107. Fax: 305-471-6161

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To download forms visit the Chamber's website at www.chamberinaction.com - Events

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Directory of Local Businesses Discounts For Military Appreciation Month Click Here

HOMESTEAD MILITARY APPRCIATION MONTH

* * * ALL MAY * * *

Active Spine Center

Advanced Life Innovations PLLC

American Ju-Jitsu Center, Inc.

Atlantic Bail Bonding

Avon

Banyan Tree Banquet Hall

Broadway Subs

Capri Restaurant

Casavana Cuban Cuisine

Castle Services

CBT College

Celebrity Rehab

Chefs On The Run

Community Bank of Florida

Compass Self Storage

Cruise Planners American Experts

Dairy Queen of Homestead

Elite Investigation & Security Service

Inc.

First United Methodist Christian school

Florida Keys Outlet Center

Hair now Beauty

Homestead Air Conditioning & Heating

Homestead Animal Hospital

Homestead Hospital

I.M. Jewelers

IHop Homestead

Joe Ward Roofing

John G Sally Post 43 of the American

Legion

Kiss Orthodontics

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme

Long Shot Range

Longhorn Steakhouse

Lowes

Lumo Print & Graphic

Mama Mia Pizzeria #2

Romanos Pizza

Sonic Beach

www.JustAskRick.com

Zoe Palacio de los Jugos

ATTENTION ALL MILITARY PERSONELL! The 3rd Annual Military Appreciation Day is right around

the corner on May 17. As a token of our appreciation for all you do, in the weeks ahead prior to the event,

you can enjoy discounts from area businesses who are participating in our Discount Program. For a list of

participating vendors and the discounts they offer, please visit the Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Com-

merce website here: http://www.chamberinaction.com/pages/

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April Chamber Networking Events

Check out more photos on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/chamberinaction/photos_albums

A prime benefit to Chamber Members is the

opportunity to network with other Members, and

networking, of course, helps Members expand

their world of customers and suppliers.

April 10th Networking Breakfast held at the The Palace

Gardens 1351 N. Krome Avenue Homestead, Florida

April 10th Networking Breakfast held at the The Palace Gar-

dens 1351 N. Krome Avenue Homestead, Florida 33034

April 23rd, Flagler's Martini Lounge Ribbon-Cutting / Net-working Event. Located at 28 South Krome Ave. Home-

stead, FL 33030

April 23rd, Flagler's Martini Lounge Ribbon-Cutting / Net-working Event. Located at 28 South Krome Ave. Home-

stead, FL 33030

April 10th Networking Breakfast held at the The Palace Gar-

dens 1351 N. Krome Avenue Homestead, Florida 33034

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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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Community Events Calendar—www.Chamberinaction.com

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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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