BASF’s signature event is back for its fourth year!

Make sure to save the date for the Havana Night experience. For sponsorship opportunities, call Odalys Saenz at 305-556-6300 ext. 204.
For more info go to BASF Online

Join us at Moon Thai in Coral Gables, Miami on Saturday night for a Thai food feast. Moon Thai gets many good reviews from local Miami foodies, now let’s put them to the test! This is your opportunity to eat a great Thai meal at a great place.

All attendees are required to purchase tickets to participate in the event. The ticket are availalble until are sold. Early bird price is $21.95 until July 27th, Regular price $24.

Please click here to see more details and buy your ticket: http://thaitweetup.com/

Be sure to mention the name of guests so we can print in a beautiful name label.

Please bring business card for a drawing to win Patti’s Mango Pad Thai Sauce Kit. In case you get lost, here’s restaurant phone number Tel: (305) 668 – 9890

See who else is coming: http://www.meetup.com/sushiand/calendar/14171559/

Whether you are an individual or a business, blogging is a great way of creating an online presence and becoming part of a community. If you’ve been thinking about starting a blog or are new to blogging and want to work on your writing skills, then this workshop is ideal for you.

Maria de los Angeles, award-winning freelance writer and blogger, will lead a three-hour blogging workshop on Saturday, August 7 at Preemo headquarters in South Miami.  The workshop will focus on content development and writing and is limited to 10 participants.

WORKSHOP FEATURES

PRE-WORKSHOP

Each participant will have a phone consultation with Maria to assess individual needs.

LECTURE AND DISCUSSION

The workshop will include some or all of the following topics, depending on what the participants need to work on the most.

What the hell is a blog, anyway
To blog or not to blog
A look at successful blogs
Developing interesting content
Editorial focus
Telling a dynamic story
The all important first sentence
Editing for quality and length
Using the right words for better search engine results
Writer’s block issues
Becoming part of a community
Supporting your blog with social media networks and platforms
Microblogging on Twitter
Any other topics suggested by workshop participants

EXERCISES

Participants will complete at least one short writing assignment during the workshop. Some participants may be asked to share what they’ve written during the workshop with the rest of the group.

DETAILS

WHEN
Saturday, August 7, 2010, 2:00 to 5:00 PM

WHERE
Preemo
5815 SW 68th Street
South Miami, FL

PARKING
Parking is free on the premises

WIFI
Available

COST
$45

The workshop is limited to 10 participants and will be followed by happy hour time with snacks and refreshments for those who wish to continue discussion and network. Registration and advanced payment is required at Eventbrite.  Full refund for cancellations 48 hours in advance; 50% refund thereafter.

WHAT TO BRING
A laptop is not required, but highly suggested. Pen and paper is ok, too!

Although our work will be focused and serious, we will enjoy a relaxed learning environment.  Come with a willingness to explore the potential of self-expression and the joy of creating.

This is just the first of a series of blogging workshops Maria will lead at Preemo.  Have an idea for a writing-related workshop? Let her know!  Consultation and instruction is also available for individuals as well as businesses and organizations.

ABOUT MARIA

Maria de los Angeles has been blogging for five years and writing professionally all her adult life. Currently, she authors her blog Sex and the Beach and is a senior writer at Miami Beach 411, where she also helps manage an online community.  Maria’s past writing gigs have included columns at Miami New Times and City Link Magazine, as well as guest blog posts for Back in Skinny Jeans and corporate blogging at Obopay.  She has published work in several travel magazines, including Caribbean Travel and Life.  Maria taught composition and literature at the University of Miami, where she also tutored students at the Writing Center.  Maria has published poetry and prose in literary journals and regularly appears as a panelist, speaker and radio co-host on the topic of blogging and social media. Learn more about Maria at Wily Wordsmith.

ABOUT PREEMO

Founded in 2009, Preemo is a technology solutions and computer repair company based in Miami, FL with a strong focus on customer service. Preemo offers in-store repair and upgrade services at fixed rates and has an in-house team of technicians that specialize in Mac and PC repair, as well as data recovery and hardware upgrades. In addition, on-site services are offered at an hourly rate ($85) as well as prepaid blocks of hours for as low as $45/hour. The discounted TechTime program can be used for any technology services, including repair, upgrade, consulting and troubleshooting; hours are valid for 12 months. Preemo is Technology Simplified.

Talk: Introduction to GWT
By: Nelson Melo & Luis Atencio
Depending on the crowd experience with GWT, we’ll be covering some of the basics of the technology.
There will be a demo of what GWT can do and there will be a space reserved at the end for Q&A and debate.

Driving Directions:
From I-95
I-95 North or South to Cypress Creek Road, exit 33 heading West. Go through the lights at Andrews Avenue and over the railroad tracks. The Sheraton Suites Hotel will be on your right. Go straight. You should see the Citrix Systems building at 851 West Cypress Creek Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

From the Florida Turnpike
Florida Turnpike to Coconut Creek Parkway/M.L King Drive, exit 67. After going through the toll booth, continue straight through the light which is N.W. 31st heading South. The road will come to a T; make a left heading East on Atlantic Boulevard. Take a right heading South at the second light onto Powerline Road. Continue down Powerline then take a left heading East on Cypress Creek Road. You should see the Citrix Systems building at 851 West Cypress Creek Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

Listen in as executives from JM Family, BankAtlantic and others explore smart marketing strategies and possible mistakes you won’t want to make. Learn the importance of brands and why marketers no longer just look to advertising as the only option.

Moderator of this exciting panel is Aaron Kahlow, a leading online marketing educator that translates online marketing technology jargon into simple marketing and business terms. He is a recognized authority on social media, e-mail marketing, Web site usability, SEO, Web analytics, and overall Web strategy.

This month our event will be held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino where we will gather to learn hard and play harder. Join us at this South Florida hot spot, cool enough to host this SFIMA event. Come out and join us for a night of fun. Don’t miss out on the chance to network with nearly 200 marketing professionals, gaining rich knowledge and a robust professional network in less time than traditional networking.

Who Should Attend: Brand Marketing Managers, CMOs, VPs/Directors of Marketing, Online/Interactive Marketing Managers, Web Designers, Agency Account Managers, Online Sales Executives, CRM Personnel, Entrepreneurs and Digital Marketers.

More at SFIMA

A Black & White Affair @ Racks Italian Kitchen
Upscale Wine & Cheese Event

August 5th (7 PM – 1 AM)
…(Black and White Business Chic Attire Preferred)

Complimentary Appetizers (7- 9 PM)

2-4-1 Drinks Al Night

Event Cover: $5.00 Before 10pm | $10.00 After 10.00pm

Sounds by DJ RICO

Live Entertainment Provided By SalsaKaribe (www.salsakaribe.com)

Filming By Social BuzzTV – A Great oppourtunity for you to showcase your business and gain exposure.

PARTIES OF FIVE OR MORE YOU GET A BOTTLE OF WINE ON US

Sponsors: Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce; Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith; Camden; Social Buzz TV; Lyn Anthony Salon & Spa; Social Evolution Media; YMCA; MikeOwenBiz.com; StartUp Business Bootcamp; BUANtv.com; Creative Department Unlimited; Ad Valorem Title; GOS Wines

~ Sponsorship Opportunities Available ~
Complete Email and Social Media Marketing for you business, dinner and drinks, and full access to V.I.P Area.
Alecia Duncan
Special Event Coordinator
Miami Dade
Business Events Florida
305-896-3703
duncanalecia@gmail.com
Direct: (305) 896-3703
Fax: (954) 730-9973

For RSVP, Info, And / Or Reservations:
George Quarshie 516-313-5377 BB Pin:31394640 BornGQ@Gmail.com

See Online Marketing Summit for more.

Pan­elists will include:

Jeff Sass — VP of Busi­ness Devel­op­ment and Chief Evan­ge­list, Myxer Inc.

Mr. Sass leads the charge at Myxer for part­ner­ships and “biz dev” oppor­tu­ni­ties with con­tent cre­ators, own­ers and aggre­ga­tors who want to mobi­lize their con­tent. Myxer a leader in ad-supported mobile con­tent, deliv­er­ing more than 90 mil­lion mobile down­loads a month to a grow­ing audi­ence of more than 34 mil­lion users.

Demian Bel­lu­mio — CEO, Pres­i­dent and Founder, Hood­iny (Cyloop)

Mr. Bel­lu­mio founded Hood­iny in 2006 and serves as the company’s senior exec­u­tive. Hood­iny is an inter­na­tional social media com­pany that uses its patent-pending, user-personalized rec­om­men­da­tion and dis­cov­ery tech­nol­ogy to power a vari­ety of dig­i­tal media ser­vices. Hoodiny’s ini­tial offer­ing is Cyloop, a rapidly grow­ing inter­net radio and social service.

James Rosen­berg — CEO and Founder, KLEO Inc.

After serv­ing for a decade as Founder and Exec­u­tive Direc­tor of Adopt a Class­room (which has facil­i­tated more than $10 mil­lion in class­room dona­tions), Mr. Rosen­berg founded KLEO, where he serve as the company’s senior exec­u­tive. KLEO offers browser-based soft­ware to edu­ca­tors, par­ents, fund­ing sources and ven­dors to pro­vide opti­mized solu­tions to K-12 edu­ca­tors and admin­is­tra­tors for ecom­merce, funds dis­tri­b­u­tion and phil­an­thropy needs.

The panel dis­cus­sion will be fol­lowed by net­work­ing over cocktails.

Atten­dance is free thanks to the gen­eros­ity of our sponsors:

Jonathan Eis­mann, the owner of Pacific Time, Pizza Volante, Fin and Q Amer­i­can Bar­becue is spon­sor­ing The Startup Forum by pro­vid­ing Q Amer­i­can Bar­becue for our venue. Mr. Eis­mann is one of Miami’s most entre­pre­neur­ial (and suc­cess­ful) restau­ra­teurs. He has gra­ciously offered his sup­port in help­ing The Startup Forum achieve its aims in South Florida.

Q Amer­i­can Bar­becue is con­ve­niently located at the West end of Miami’s Design Dis­trict, imme­di­ately off I-195.

There is ample street park­ing avail­able on North Miami Avenue, 39^th Street, 40^th Street and 41^st Street.

Please RSVP to assure your seat http://www.startupforum.net/events.

Join tech saavy realtors for a discussion on the best new technology and gadgets to market and sell real property. Hosted by JanieC, this is a great opportunity to learn about new tech tools and meet some great people.

Register Here: http://tweetvite.com/event/MiamiRETechForumAug

Become of Miami RE Tech Forum on Facebook

EXPERIENCE a Business Bootcamp approach to getting it all done. Finally an ALL INCLUSIVE session that will explain it ALL!

Maximize your time online with tips on:
How to have effective marketing online – discounts, promotions, incentives!

How to increase exposure for your company on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twiiter – or at least set one up for the first time!

How to increasing your marketability – who are you selling to?

Register at : http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2ymqjlz2a24284d

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You’re invited to our Business Bootcamp series for selected people who can really benefit from knowing what the inside tips are for having an online presence.

Social Media is here to stay – so, do people know you exist?

A 3 hour seminar to interact, create,and showcase your company while learning how to increase your net worth! (Let’s not even start talking about what your savings account balance, but we can turn that around)

Wait, there’s more!!!

Meet our Onsite Business Partners who will help design logo, create website, print materials, headshots, PC repair, Accounting & Bookeeping services and generally everything you need to be competitive in this online market.

These people know what they are doing and can help you!

AND ….

Free Gift Bags for the first 50 Guests to register. (goodies valued at over $35.00)

Plus we are having light refreshments!

$50 before July17 – pay online via Paypal
$75 at the door – cash and checks accepted

Space is Limited and you dont want to kick yourself later for missing this!

305-423-9398
info@InSenseMiami.com