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September 2007

KEYSTONE WELLNESS CENTER
Dr. Lauren J. Kolman - Chiropractic Physician - Board Certified Addictionologist - Certified Auriculotherapist
Dr. Kolman is a well known figure in the North Miami Community for not only her exceptional Chiropractic services but also as a consistent reliable volunteer for health education for the city of North Miami and local schools. What most people do not know is that Dr. Kolman's previous profession was first as a Social Worker and then a Special Educator in New York City for Emotionally Handicapped and Behaviorally Disordered children and adolescents in Residential Treatment Facilities. Today she is here with us to talk briefly about her very important work in the field of Addiction as the North Miami Director of Florida Partners in Recovery. Dr. Kolman continues sharing her time with M.A.D.A (mothers of adult drug addicts). M.A.D.A. is peer support group geared toward supporting family members of addicts whether they are in recovery or not. These meetings occur every first Wednesday of the month at her office at Keystone Wellness Center. She has taken Chiropractic to the next level by extending her work to people with the challenges of addiction, depression, and anxiety disorders. They are now able to be well, calm and at peace while participating more successfully in their other forms of therapy and mental health support.

GOOD NEWS COMMUNICATIONS
In today's global market consumers expect excellent service at an excellent price, and rightly so. Good News Communications is a full service advertising agency and Production Company that specializes in offering your church, business or special events coordinator high quality television broadcasting and programming that is affordable and reliable.
Our goal is to strengthen community ties by connecting the home with the church by way of daily televising church sermons and programs of high acclaimed Ministers world-wide throughout the day. Good News Communications offers you state of the art broadcasting equipment, CC TV, recording, editing, duplicating, audio and visual design and installations for church media and residential home theatre equipment.
Good News Communications reaches out to the masses of those who are not always able to attend church during regular church hours. This group includes those who are sick and shut in, those in hospitals or nursing homes, single parents and those who are searching for spiritual guidance, as well as an alternative for families who want to instill healthy family values in their children.
“Ours is a service business and if we serve this mission, we will obtain happiness and prosperity will follow.” Good News Communications is located at 12000 Biscayne Boulevards, Suite 103 in North Miami, you can reach them by phone at 305-891-1750.

August 2007

FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT
FPL is your partner in energy savings
FPL offers a number of products, services and programs, not only to help business customers of all sizes make more informed energy decisions but also to preserve our environment. After all, efficient energy consumption goes hand-in-hand with protecting and enhancing the environment.
We're here to help you identify where your business can implement improvements to be more energy efficient. The more energy efficient your business is, the better you can manage your monthly electric bills. As your energy partner, we think that makes good business sense.
FPL offers a variety of energy efficiency programs to our small, medium and large business customers, including:
Business Energy Evaluation, a free, comprehensive review of your facility's energy usage that can help you make informed, cost-effective decisions. Small business customers can also take FPL's Online Business Energy Evaluation for a fast, accurate look at where energy is going in your business.
FPL Sunshine Energy, which enables your company to offset its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions while supporting energy diversity, independence and sustainability. Your business may purchase 1,000 kilowatt-hour blocks of 100% Green-e® certified renewable energy from bioenergy and wind for only $9.75 per month per block.
FPL's Business Lighting program helps your business save energy and money without sacrificing quality or output. You'll benefit from:
- Increased energy savings,
- Incentives up to $2 per lamp,
- Reduced operating costs every month,
- Better-quality lighting for less money, and
- Lower wattage usage.
FPL is always exploring new ways to meet Florida's increasing energy demands, and encourages the wise use of energy to minimize the impact on the environment.
Together, we all can become more energy efficient and plan intelligently for the future.

February 2007

COMPASS HOME HEALTH CARE
Compass Home Health Care is a Medicare/Medicaid certified agency within Florida that provides skilled Nursing and Private Duty services to the residents of Miami-Dade County. Our services include Private Duty, Long-Term Care, 24 hour Live-in and Visiting Cases. Our Staff consists of case managers and nurses that work alongside with Hospitals and Physicians to manage our patients, and we conduct a criminal background check on all new hires to ensure patient safety. In addition, we provide, free of charge, interviews called “One-to-One” to ensure the patient is comfortable with their caregiver. Our company has strong ties to the community operating for over 2 years with over 10 years experience in Home Health Care. We work with Hospitals such as Parkway, Aventura, Jackson Memorial, North Shore and Cedars Medical to assist our patient as they transition home after hospitalization.
Compass Home Health Care is excited to become a member of the North Miami Chamber of Commerce!
You can contact Valerie Jeune from Compass Home Health Care at 305-944-7777. They are located at 1400 NE Miami Gardens Drive, Suite 203, Miami, Florida 33179.

BANK UNITED - Your Neighborhood Bank
BankUnited is the largest bank headquartered in Florida. With assets of $13.6 billion as of Sept. 30, 2006, BankUnited provides a full spectrum of consumer and commercial banking services, mortgage and loan products, and investment and financial planning services.
Proud to be an active member of the Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce, Assistant Vice President and Keystone Plaza branch manager, Omaida Alba and her team of banking professionals are committed to delivering the bank through innovative financial solutions and excellent service to their clients, prospects and the community.
Alba commented, "At BankUnited, we know - maybe better than most “big box” banks - that a financial institution is about more than money. It's about community. We grew up in this community. We're part of the neighborhood. And we'll always think of ourselves as your neighborhood financial advisor. We're working to make our neighborhood better. That's why we always say: It's a local thing. BankUnited is banking for locals by locals."
"We welcome you to visit our branch located at 13705 Biscayne Boulevard to learn about our products and experience first hand our commitment to service," said Alba. You may also contact Omaida and her team at 305.944.0165.

ADMIRAL LIMOUSINE
Let us take this opportunity to introduce you to Admiral Limousine & Transportation Service of Miami. We are a full service transportation company and have been established in Miami for the past 16 years. We offer full service transportation from sedans, limousines, vans, minibuses, and motorcoaches.
Admiral Limousine & Transportation Service has been serving major hotels and corporations in South Florida. Our first priority is to provide our customers with quality vehicles and excellent service.
Our vehicles are equipped with the latest technology available on the market. For our safety and security, we have equipped all vehicles with the Teletrac tracking system. This provides us with an up to the minute location, direction and velocity in which the vehicle is traveling. All reservations are dispatched via our computerized reservation network. Additionally, we have installed digital radios and pager communication with all our drivers. We hold permits in all major ports and are registered with Dade and Broward Counties. Our Certificate of Transportation number is 30239. We are licensed and insured.
Admiral Limousine & Transportation Service is dedicated to your complete satisfaction. We staff our offices 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to answer any and all inquiries you may have.
We invite you to call 1-800-367-0422 for more information.

September 2006

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL
Sherri L. Blizzard, Principal of Holy Cross Lutheran Christian Day School, has been selected by the Center for Urban Ministries as an "Exemplary Lutheran Elementary School Administrator." The center for Urban Ministries is a program of Wheat Ridge Ministries, a Lutheran Agency dedicated to uplifting and seeding ministries of hope. One of the interests of Wheat Ridge Ministries is the health and well-being of urban education ministries. The staff of Wheat Ridge Ministries, in consultation with Lutheran education leaders around the United States, has selected Ms. Blizzard and nineteen other Lutheran education leaders to receive this award and an invitation to a special event called "A Flock of Eagles." The event will be held in the French Quarter of New Orleans and the goal of the event is to celebrate the recipients' gifts of urban educational leadership, to allow the recipients to develop relationships with other effect urban school leaders and to learn from their expertise.
 

MONARCH ELECTRONICS, INC.
Monarch Electronics, Inc. has been supplying technology supplies since 1991. We carry a full line of ink and toner cartridges, both originals and our own brand of 100% guaranteed ink and toner cartridges for most printers and fax machines including Brother, Epson, HP, Lexmark, Okidata, Tektronics and Xerox. Monarch also sells printers, multi-function machines, fax machines and scanners from all major manufacturers. Need jump drives, UPS Battery Backups, surge protectors to prepare for the hurricane season? We have those, too. If you need repairs on HP or Xerox printers, call us. We are located at 1440 79th Street Causeway, Suite 319, North Bay Village, FL 33141 (directly across from Channel 7). Come see the newest Xerox multi-function and Phaser printers. Call us at 305-866-1885 for telephone orders, or fax to 305-865-8087, or e-mail to: susan@monarchelectronics.com. FREE DELIVERY FOR NORTH MIAMI CHAMBER MEMBERS. You will love our service! We accept MasterCard and Visa. Ask for Susan or Marv Stuart.
 

DKOR INTERIORS LAUNCHES NEWLY RENOVATED WEBSITE
DKOR Interiors is proud to introduce the launching of our newly renovated website displaying our most recent projects, describing our services, and introducing the completion of our DKOR Team. Please feel free to venture on our website: www.dkorinteriors.com. We are also proud to announce the completion of a multi-million dollar home on Hibiscus Island. In addition to designing the home's unsurpassed beauty, DKOR Interiors successfully managed the development process from concept, application, purchasing and supervision of contractors, and overseeing the budget to ensure cost effectiveness. A photographer has been commissioned for the space, and photos will be available for viewing on the website in August. Also, we are pleased to proclaim the addition of two new members to our already prestigious DKOR Team. In our department of project management, Claudia Lujan endeavors to ease any apprehensions you may have with her 5 years experience in project management. For business administration, our youngest member, Elizabeth Susana, is prepared to manage all your accountability inquiries. The two new additional members complete the DKOR Team to provide you with an optimal design experience. DKOR's Team is eager to provide designing and project management services to any one whom desires an enhancement in lifestyle. Our visions are correlated to function and aesthetically please the eye. We take your experience a step further by providing you with full project management to ease away any apprehensions you may encounter. Contact DKOR Interiors anytime for further details, 305-981-2710, or Toll-Free, 1-800-411-DKOR.

August 2006

KEYS TITLE COMPANY Closings, Escrows , Title Insurance and Mortgage Closings (Purchases and Refinances)
The primary goal of Keys Title Company is to promote customer satisfaction. This is accomplished by courteous service and close contact with all parties to the transaction combined with fast, efficient and timely closings.
Keys Title Company maintains state of the art computer equipment and software to keep up with the ever changing trends in technology. Most of the title, tax and corporate searches are done in house so there is no delay in obtaining this critical information necessary for real estate closings.
Keys Title Company is owned and operated by a third generation real estate attorney and always has a real estate attorney available for legal issues which may arise during the closing or other legal requirements of its clients. Their legal counsel has served the Florida real estate industry since the 1950's. Carol F. Keys, Esq. practice consists of 80% Real Estate (including: closing attorney for savings and loan associations, mortgage companies, private lenders, purchasers and sellers of real estate) title examinations and title insurance. 20% General Practice including: Estate Planning, Probate, Corporate, Family Law, and Commercial.
Keys Title Company is located in the Transatlantic Bank Building, 12700 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 401, North Miami, Florida 33181 and can be reached by calling (305) 891-1600 or via e-mail at titleco@keystitle.com

GALLO ARCHITECTS AND DEVELOPMENT
Gallo Architects and Development Consultants has built its reputation on the concepts of provocative design, innovation, technical expertise and customer service. They are focused on creating buildings that blend essential end-use requirements with unique designs
With a commitment to combining technical expertise with unparalleled customer service and creativity, Gallo Architects & Development Consultants, Inc. has earned a strong reputation for creating innovative designs that consistently meet and exceed owners' budget and use expectations.
GADC was founded in 1988 by William J. Gallo, AIA. The privately-owned corporation specializes in architectural services, development management and processing, expert testimony and feasibility studies for commercial and residential projects.
Innovative designs. Creative solutions. Technical expertise. Unparalleled service. These are the hallmarks of Gallo Architects and Development Consultants, Inc. Their corporate culture encourages creative thinking at every level, from design and spatial experience down to the technical implementation of equipment and systems. Their clients benefit from the work of talented professionals with a keen eye on surpassing the typical and embracing the extraordinary.
Customer service coupled with creativity and the know-how to accomplish challenging designs… that's the GADC commitment. You can get in touch with them at their Deerfield Beach office located at 1311 Newport Center Drive West or by phone at 954-794-0300

FastFrame
Ken and Patricia Jacobs are the FastFrame franchisee owners located in the Keystone Plaza Shopping Center, 13525 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami, Florida 33181. They can be reached by phone at 305-354-4853.
The foundation of Fast Frame's reputation lies in their high quality craftsmanship, their variety of products, their immediate turn around capabilities as well as their one-of-a-kind guarantee which covers their customer's complete satisfaction in design and craftsmanship.
Custom Framing is an old world craft. It is one of the few products produced today that is still truly custom. The FASTFRAME Operating System is unique in the framing industry and has taken this old world craft and added modern technology, which allows them to produce products in a fraction of the time that it takes their competitors. These are the reasons why FASTFRAME has been ranked #1 in category by Entrepreneur Magazine for 9 years in a row.
FastFrame's mission is to maintain their leadership in the custom picture framing industry by recruiting business partners who are both qualified and passionate about Great Customer Service. Ken and Patricia Jacobs are a living example of such professionalism and excellent customer service. Whether you have a $15,000 original, your child's latest fingerpainting, or a print you picked up on your last trip, they will take good care of you.

July 2006

COMPASS HOME HEALTH CARE
Compass Home Health Care is a Medicare/Medicaid certified agency within Florida that provides skilled Nursing and Private Duty services to the residents of Miami-Dade County. Our services include Private Duty, Long-Term Care, 24 hour Live-in and Visiting Cases. Our Staff consists of case managers and nurses that work alongside with Hospitals and Physicians to manage our patients, and we conduct a criminal background check on all new hires to ensure patient safety. In addition, we provide, free of charge, interviews called “One-to-One” to ensure the patient is comfortable with their caregiver. Our company has strong ties to the community operating for over 2 years with over 10 years experience in Home Health Care. We work with Hospitals such as Parkway, Aventura, Jackson Memorial, North Shore, and Cedars Medical to assist our patient as they transition home after hospitalization.
Compass Home Health Care is excited to become a member of the North Miami Chamber of Commerce!
You can contact Valerie Jeune fromt Compass Home Health Care at 305-944-7777. They are located at 1400 NE Miami Gardens Drive, Suite 203, Miami Florida 33179.

June 2006

TRANSATLANTIC BANK - A True South Florida Community Bank
TransAtlantic Bank has not forgotten the importance of the word “Community” in Community Bank. For over 20 years the Bank has remained steadfast in the principles of excellent service to clients and community.
TransAtlantic's commitment to excellence in banking extends to its array of high quality products and its personalized customer service. Just ask Kathy Clements, who serves on the Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce Executive Board. Clements is branch manager at TransAtlantic's North Miami location. “We strive to provide a personal, small-town feel, while offering extremely competitive products and the most state-of-the-art banking available anywhere,” says Clements.
TransAtlantic's commitment to our community is shown in innovative programs such as the Bank's “Operation Community Care”. This program, introduced last fall by TransAtlantic's Chairman and CEO Miriam Lopez and fellow Board Members, provides aid to the community with the assistance of several established charities and non-profit organizations. Last November the Bank's “Operation Community Care” donated $25,000 to local area families severely affected by hurricanes Katrina and Wilma. “Many of our community's least fortunate were hit hardest by last year's hurricane season”, said Lopez. “We created Operation Community Care with the mission of helping our South Florida neighbors in need. We felt this was a great way to do our part and spread the spirit of goodwill throughout the community.”
TransAtlantic Bank also understands that South Florida's future rests in the hands of our youngest residents. As an ongoing commitment to education and in celebration of TransAtlantic Bank's twentieth anniversary, the bank presented a $100,000 donation to Miami-Dade College to be used to enhance and expand the College's educational programs.

TransAtlantic Bank is an FDIC-insured, financial institution offering commercial and personal accounts, including Commercial Loans, Constructions Loans, Checking and Savings, Money Market Accounts, iLock Box Services, 24 Hour Telephone and Internet Banking, CD's, Prime Home Equity Lines of Credit, and much more. TransAtlantic has seven branches throughout Miami-Dade County, from Coral Gables to North Miami, Hialeah, and North Bay Village. For more information, please call (305)377-0200 or visit www.transatlanticbank.com.

AMERICA TRAVEL
Welcome to the travel agency that for over two decades has served the personal and corporate travel needs of thousands of customers from around the globe.
Let us take you to places you've always dreamed of. From Europe to the Caribbean, South America to the United States, America Travel makes sure your travel arrangements go as planned. Tell us your future plans and favorite destinations, we'll take care of the rest. Founded in 1986 and located in the Greater Miami area, America Travel has forged alliances with local companies, multinational enterprises, and individuals who have developed an interest in exploring opportunities in Latin America. America Travel's consultants are recognized as experts in the Latin American travel market, receiving numerous awards for their sales performance in the region.
America Travel will work around your schedule their offices are open daily 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM Eastern Time. They get to know you better by maintaining a computerized client profile system, listing the most pertinent traveler's preferences. When requested, an itinerary may be faxed or electronically mailed for verification and control.
America Travel uses state-of-the-art technology, their computer reservation system, System One Amadeus, guarantees prompt and accurate ticketing on the latest automated ATB tickets, thus generating advanced boarding passes and seat selection on most airlines. You can contact America Travel at (305) 948-0171.

ARCH CREEK ANIMAL CLINIC
It is our mission to provide companion animals with the best and most compassionate medical and surgical care; to develop an environment of trust that fosters long-term relationships with our clients and pets; and to collaborate with the community to promote responsible pet ownership so that each animal has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life. Our Master Plan is to embrace the values of Competence, Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Trust.
Dr. Albert Williams earned his Bachelors degree in Agriculture in 1988 and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1992 at the University of Florida. Following graduation he accepted a position with the prestigious Knowles Animal Clinics in Miami Florida, where he practiced for 11 years. He purchased the Arch Creek office in September 2003. Dr. Williams' special interests are preventive medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic and soft tissue surgery.
Some of the services Arch Creek Animal Clinic offers are: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Dental and Oral Health Care, Preventive Medicine, Boarding, and Bathing. To make an appointment or more information on their services you can call 305.945.1223 or via e-mail at willvet@bellsouth.net.

May 2006

HOWARD F. SCOTT, J.D. THE 401(k) ROLLOVER ADVISOR
     If you are about to change jobs, retire, or for any other reason receive a distribution of your 401(K) or other retirement plan funds, you will be faced with a very important question: What should I do to preserve and protect with my retirement funds?
There are actually many preliminary questions to be answered in arriving at the answer to this most important question. The first preliminary question to be answered is whether (i) to take a lump sum distribution of your retirement funds, or (ii) to rollover your retirement funds to an Individual Retirement Plan, an “IRA”. If you elect to take a lump sum distribution you will have to pay income tax on the amount you withdraw and a possible 10% penalty if you are under age 59½. You can avoid paying taxes and avoid the penalty on a lump sum distribution and preserve the advantage of continued tax deferred growth of your retirement funds, however, if you rollover your distribution to an IRA. While your individual circumstances will largely determine the answer to this question, arriving at the answer is made more difficult by the presence of some “exceptions” to the general rules. One exception allows you to take up to $10,000 in a lump sum and another exception allows you to immediately begin receiving retirement benefits without having to pay the 10% penalty tax, even if you are under 59 1/2 years of age. You will want to consider these exceptions before deciding whether to take a total lump sum or partial lump sum distribution or make a partial or total rollover of your retirement funds distribution to an IRA.
If you do decide to set up a rollover IRA for part or all of your retirement fund distribution, you will be faced with additional questions such as: What kind of IRA should you establish? Should you establish one IRA or multiple IRAs? Can you establish a Roth IRA? Should you establish a Roth IRA? What is a “Stretch IRA” and should you establish one? Should you set up an “IRA Rollover Trust”? Who will be the beneficiary of your IRA? The correct answer to these questions will again depend upon your individual circumstances and financial objectives.
After deciding on how many and what types of IRAs to create, you will next have to decide: What should your retirement funds be invested in?
There are unlimited investment choices available to your IRA. These include stocks, bonds, real estate, mutual funds, fixed annuities, variable annuities, indexed annuities, exchange traded funds and many, many others. There are also many investment philosophies and theories available and followed in establishing investment portfolios for IRAs. If you do not want to personally decide on each investment choice, you should discuss and establish the principles you want followed when your retirement funds are invested.
The guiding investment principle of The Rollover Advisor is to select investments that (i) minimize or eliminate the risk of losing any retirement funds already accumulated, but (ii) still afford the possibility of a reasonable return on the investments.
If you are going to be receiving a 401(k) or other qualified retirement plan distribution, or if you are unhappy with the performance of your already established IRA, and would like to sit down, discuss the above issues, get some straight answers, and chart a positive course for your existing rollover IRA or in setting up a new rollover IRA contact “The Rollover Advisor “ at 305-892-4554 and arrange for a free consultation.
(Howard F. Scott, J.D., “The Rollover Advisor” has over 35 year s of experience in retirement planning. After working in the Pension Trust Branch of the National Office of the Internal Revenue Service in Washington, D.C., Mr. Scott moved to Miami in 1971 where he established a law practice and a consulting firm specializing in the design, installation and administration of qualified retirement plans, and then the investment portfolio selection for these plans and the IRAs created for rollover distributions from them. Mr. Scott is President of Pension Benefit Services and is a Registered Representative with AIG Financial Advisors, Inc., a registered broker-dealer and SEC registered investment advisor.)

PREFERRED MORTGAGE LENDER
     Preferred Mortgage Lenders has been serving South Florida's mortgage needs for over a decade. Infusing a unique blend of experience, cutting edge technology, and personal attention provides this North Miami lender the tools necessary to make your dreams of homeownership come true- as a matter of fact, their slogan is “Financing Dreams” because they can make that elusive dream a reality.
With a team of Loan Officers that have over 30 years combined knowledge- their resources are indefinite. Specializing in everything from no income verification loans and foreign national programs to home equity lines of credit and cash- out refinances, this group of mortgage lenders is as individual as the programs they offer. “Where there's a will, there's a way” says Theresa Caccamise- manager of the North Miami branch office… in her twelve years in the industry, she's had every possible scenario presented on her desk, and has yet to say “NO” to an individual who is committed to buying a house.
The bottom line: Preferred Mortgage Lenders is in it for the long haul. With their family- oriented work ethics, a profound desire to help educate homeowners and the resources to work with a broad spectrum of scenarios… they are a team of dedicated mortgage lenders who practice age-old values and uphold the highest standards of satisfaction for their clients. Their doors are always open, and you can expect it to remain that way for the many years ahead.
You can call their office at (305) 895-5626 with questions. They offer free pre-approvals with credit analysis to Chamber Members.

ACTION GRAPHICS
So much depends upon the first impression. Because when you create an "Image of Excellence", that first impression can become a lasting impression that will position your company in good stead for years to come.
At Action Graphics, they have specialized in creating the "Image of Excellence" for more than 18 years. But their true experience runs even deeper.
LaJuan White brings an impressive background in both graphics, fashion and fabric design to Action Graphics and has garnered numerous Awards of Excellence.
In addition, Paul White, has over 30 Years experience creating the highest quality pre-press and graphic materials. Combining the precision of a scientist with the creativity of an artist, he routinely produces work that has won the highest praise of the industry.
They are backed by a state of the art electronic pre-press system as well as a staff that offers unparalleled responsiveness, inspiration and craftsmanship.
In addition to their Design & Print services they are now offering Web Design. A complete program for your company to advance into the future through the Internet.
Their Webmaster Offers A Complete Host Of Services: Free Consultation, Animated Graphics, Icons, Bullets & Backgrounds, Flash, Multimedia & Video Streaming, Site Maintenance, Form Generation Database Integration, Hosting & Domain Name Registration, Search Engine Submission & Reports
Utilizing the most updated programming combined with innovative design to create the best site for your needs. For more information call their office at 305-891-6849.

April 2006

LABOR POWER OF AMERICA
     LABOR POWER OF AMERICA can help increase productivity, decrease labor cost, and improve quality
LABOR POWER OF AMERICA is a leading local staffing company with 3 offices throughout the Florida tri-county area, and affiliates throughout the United States.
Headquartered in Hialeah, FL, LABOR POWER OF FLORIDA provides a full range of staffing services to more than 500 client companies.
A full-service staffing firm, LABOR POWER OF AMERICA offers temporary, temp-to-hire, full-time and project staffing in over 50 job categories. Service segments include all levels of light industrial and clerical.
Dedicated to enhancing client productivity through staffing services and innovative solutions, LABOR POWER OF AMERICA uses proven methods for recruiting and retention, screening and skill matching, training and orientation, quality monitoring and reporting as the foundation of our operation.
LABOR POWER OF AMERICA'S culture is based on an extraordinary commitment to customer service that is reflected in its willingness to design customer-specific solutions that achieve desired results.
WE CAN PAYROLL FOR YOU: An alternative to hiring. We offer a payroll check, handle all payroll deductions and reporting and provide Workers Compensation coverage. Call us to learn more.
Let LABOR POWER OF AMERICA take the headache out of hiring. They are located at 1665 W. 68th Street, Suite 201in the City of Hialeah. You can call them at (305) 825-2700.

JUST LOOK'N EYEWEAR
     Just Look'n Eyewear has been in business for 16 years. The 5,000 sq. ft. shop includes a 2,700 sq.ft. showroom, independent doctor of optometry, and a state of the art laboratory. Honestly, anyone can walk into an optical store and purchase a pair of glasses, but it's the attention, quality, and service that a customer receives at Just Look'n Eyewear that makes them choose our shop instead. We treat every customer like family, giving them nothing less then the best. We carry the best quality glasses and lenses in stock. As we all know, glasses are no longer just a necessity.

Now a days, customers purchase 3, 4, even 5 pairs of glasses to meet their everyday needs. We are a high end optical that meets high end needs. Glasses are no longer just a pair of glasses, but a piece of jewelry. We all know that picking out jewelry takes time and dedication to each customer and that's the type of attention we guarantee all of our customers. Thanks to our North Miamians and clientele from all likes of the world, we have established a strong operation in North Miami. That's why we love to give back to our community. On December 10, 2005 , we held a Cartier eyewear & accessories party. 20% of our earnings were donated to The Humane Society of Greater Miami.
That is just one of many parties we have held here at Just Look'n Eyewear.

Everytime we have an eyewear line party, we donate 20% to a different organization. Its our way of helping those in need. To all the North Miami Chamber of Commerce members, Just Look'n Eyewear will give a 20% discount towards your eyewear needs. You can contact Danny Oberti, CEO of Just Look'n Eyewear, at (305) 354-2020.

F.I.U. BISCAYNE BAY CAMPUS WOLFE UNIVERSITY CENTER
THE SMART SOLUTION FOR YOUR MEETING NEEDS
We have the space you need...what you do with it is up to you.
Located by the beautiful Biscayne Bay, the Wolfe University Center is the smart solution for your meeting and special event needs. Holding your event on our campus provides a unique and beautiful backdrop to your event. It also lowers your cost and enhances your group's image, without compromising quality.

Whether you are planning a meeting for 5 people or a banquet for 500 guests, we can accommodate your needs.
We feature:
• 4 meeting rooms, ballrooms, theater and other event spaces right by the bay.
• ATM, bank, cafeteria, copy center and convenience store on site
• Convenient location for your Dade and Broward guests
• Full-time professional staff dedicated to the success of your event
• Use our in-house caterer or use your own without any penalties
• Ample A/V equipment catalog
• Accessible pricing and flexible packages
• Ropes course and team-building available to your group
• Chamber discounts and special prices for non-profits

March 2006

DEL RIO FINANCE CORPORATION
    "Is it possible that a mortgage can help me save for retirement?", "Does it always make sense for me to pay off my mortgage as fast as I can?", "I keep getting advertisements telling me I can get an interest rate of 1.25%, can I really do that? Is it too good to be true?"
Advertising has transformed your mortgage into a commodity with tricky offers that sound too good to be true! You may see 5 mortgages ads before you go to bed tonight... Your home is one of your largest, if not the largest asset in your financial picture. Advertisers and the media suggest that your biggest asset should be trusted to a far away bank that will guarantee the best rate, no closing costs, and they will even pay the mortgage for you... Just kidding, they won't pay the mortgage for you but that may be the next trick they use to get you to call them! Del Rio is here to educate individuals and show them that the best rate on the wrong mortgage can be very costly.
With hundreds of mortgage programs available today, your mortgage isn't the same old mortgage your parents got. Our consultation determines exactly where you are today and you tell us where you want to be tomorrow. We share pertinent information to educate you and point out options for your unique position. We expose the myths that currently cloud the reality of your home mortgage*. The result of this consultation enables you to make an educated decision. You will be confident in knowing you have made proper decisions around your largest asset.
Whether you are just starting out or have amassed considerable wealth, your mortgage is one of the keys to positioning your finances properly for the future. Our consultations are absolutely free, no strings attached. We have helped South Floridians for over 50 years, we are confident that you will see the value in working with true professionals that look out for you.
Lastly, our mortgage department operates as a "By Referral Only" business. A referral is the result of a past client sending friends and family they care about to those they trust and respect. We don't advertise. We spend 100% of our time assisting our current and past clients not chasing down new ones. We prefer to work with individuals that know us, trust us, and like us. The result is a fist class experience.
Is your mortgage working for you? You can contact Paul Bertell, Del Rio Finance Corporation at 305-681-7401 or visit them at 12501 N.W. 7th Avenue, N. Miami or at www.delriomortgages.com.

*Del Rio does not represent themselves to be Accountants, Financial Planers or Attorneys. Make sure you consult those professionals for their advise. We will identify only where you may benefit from consulting with them.

EYE SKY AERIALS
     Eye Sky Aerials and Photography specializes in very high resolution digital imagery and photographs. Utilizing the larger format Mamiya 645 Medium Format Digital Camera combined with the new Phase One P45, 39 mega pixel digital back, Eye Sky Aerials is able to capture images of unprecedented clarity and detail. Eye Sky Aerials, a member of the Professional Aerial Photographers Association can also offer Aerial Photography Services throughout the United States, Europe and Australia.
Many industries such as real estate incorporate aerial photography in the presentation of both commercial and private property. Site planning and planimetrics (the placing of measured range lines and boundaries on images) of construction projects as well as progress developments for engineers and officials and architectural design all utilize aerial photography in many facets for development and presentations. Legal professionals utilize aerial photography in accident reconstruction as well as forensic evidence gathering.
Eye Sky Aerials also offers a wide library of stock imagery for most of South Florida, Landmarks, Hotels, Stadiums and Popular venues as well as wildlife imagery.
Eye Sky Aerials also offers complete graphic artwork set-up and printing services in many formats. From printing on canvas to standard images on photographic paper to large wall murals, billboards and courtroom presentations Eye Sky Aerials offers complete start to finish art work and printing.
Call us at 305-893-8700 to discuss your current or upcoming project . We hope to hear from you soon. At 39 Mega Pixels we capture every detail.

Otey House - Property Management / Maintenance
     Mr. Herbert L Otey is a long time resident of the great City of North Miami since 1984 and a past Executive Director of the Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce (retired). He has now come out of retirement to open a new division of Otey House, Otey House Property Management and Maintenance.
Otey House Property Management and Maintenance has been developed from their property investment side in real estate. They purchase older houses in the North Miami area and contract them out to section 8 qualified tenants. In doing so they have developed strong property management skills.
Ms. Kendra Herring, Mr. Otey's daughter, a graduate from Johnson and Wales University and Gold Coast Real Estate Course ,thought it would be a great idea to go public and market their 20 years experience and credentials in Property Management. They are Miami-Dade County Licensed and State Insured
Standard Residential Otey House Management Contract Includes: Rent collection, Move in/ Move Out inspections, Quarterly inspections, Quarterly reporting sent to owner(s) via mail or e-mail, Process general and emergency property services requests , Available 7 days a week to show vacancies. Additional fees apply for Monthly Invoicing, Advertise vacancies, New Tenant Acquisition, Signing of rental agreement and deposit collection, Coordination of all legal actions of lease delinquencies.
Optional Services :Pest Control , Minor roof repairs, Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping, Erect and repair non-bearing, Pool Cleaning, Interior partitions, Ceramic Tile Repairs Repair of windows, Painting- Interior /Exterior, Repair of floors and Drywall, Door and locks, Lighting- Interior/Exterior, Stucco, Minor Electrical Repairs, Repair of walls and frames,
Window Cleaning, Repair stairs and steps, Minor Plumbing Repairs, (not exceeding one story above grade), Installation of Mini Blinds and Shade, Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors maintenance, replacement and repair.
We have an extensive list of most reliable handymen and contractors available for coordinate maintenance and repairs. You can contact Otey House at 305-681-5601.

February 2006

CPA Help Services
    The CPA firm of Joel G. Galpern, has been in existence since 1982 and has a total staff of 7 including accountants, and assistant support. They have approximately 1,000 clients (business and individual) large and small. Their clientele is very diverse with many small businesses of all types, Many in the real estate and mortgage field, including investment. CPA Help Services is proud to have over 95% repeat business every year with minimal staff turnover -- 3 staff accountants are with the firm for over 23 years.
Some of the services they offer are Accounting Services, Hard-Equity Mortgages and Financial Planning.
Their Accounting Services include everything that CPA's do including Income Tax preparation, Financial Statements, IRS Representation, Audits, and more.
     Hard-Equity Mortgages (MORTGAGEHELP Florida, Inc.) are tailored for those individuals who cannot qualify for conventional mortgages and they are private loans with up to 65% loan to value with Fast closings. Call them and try them with your deal.
     Regarding Financial Planning, they have a program where you can have total control over your entire financial, medical and legal life with Long-term Care, Disability and Life Insurance services, Wealth planning, including Estates and Trusts
     Joel has been president of the Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce and takes part in numerous outside community activities. He has served on the North Miami Business Development Board and a member of the North Miami Mayor’s Economic Task Force. Joel was on the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. He appears frequently in the Public Schools and speaks about the real world of business. He has lectured for the Small Business Administration (SBA), and has written articles in many local publications.
     You can contact Joel G. Galpern, CPA at 305-893-8610 and he will give you a FREE ½ HOUR INITIAL CONSULTATION if you are a Chamber Member..

CURVES
     On New Years Eve, Many of us make a resolution to achieve a personal goal, most being lose weight, eat better, get fit etc. This is your opportunity for a clean start, you're once a year opening to take on a new challenge and achieve something worth while. At Curves, they give the support you need to achieve 30 minute fitness and commonsense weight loss.
     Make your resolution. Make it happen at Curves!!!
Krissy Tyliczka had been in the jewelry business for five years when her dear friend Michael Gratale when they decided to open a “Curves” in North Miami. At first she began working at Curves as a favor to her friend. For a little while she ran between her two careers. It wasn't long until Krissy decided that the reward to see ladies smile, because she had helped them lose weight and feel great about themselves, outweighed any dollar amount the jewelry store could pay her. At Curves, not only has Krissy developed strong bonds with each of her members she also has lost 25lbs doing the Curves workout herself. One of the reasons Curves has been so successful is that many of its members are also members of the North Miami Chamber of Commerce. To return the favor, Curves is extending a special offer to the customers of its fellow chamber members. During the next two months anyone who brings a receipt from a chamber member's business will get twice the amount of the receipt discounted from their membership at Curves up to $150. So all you chamber members let your customers know that if they are considering joining Curves this trip to your place of business is on them!
     You can visit Curves at 13292 Biscayne Boulevard or call them at 305-981-2100.

Intuit Payroll Services-A better way to do payroll
     Intuit Inc. is a leading provider of business and financial management solutions for small business, consumer and accounting professionals. Its flagship products and services, including QuickBooks, Quicken and Turbo Tax, Simplify small business management and payroll processing, personal finance and tax preparation. Founded in 1983, Intuit continues its pursuit of developing innovative, user friendly solutions, such as payroll, to support today's growing businesses.

Integrity Without compromise

     “A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to everyone! It is a great pleasure to be part of the ever growing Greater North Miami Chamber Of Commerce” says Carlos E. Sosa, Senior Sales Consultant in the South Florida region for Intuit Inc. Payroll has been part of his every day life for more than 10 years now. Before he came to Florida, he was assisting clients with their payroll needs in the New York City area. Within those years, he has provided businesses with the security and protection from any and all IRS and State penalties, which could very easily sink a company's profits, assets and priceless time in an instance. He wants to assist chamber members with all of their payroll needs.
     You can call Carlos at 786-525-7367.

January 2006

Best Worldwide Network
Best Worldwide Network was formed in October 2000. This was their first step to providing their customers with a global business exposure. They have been working in Information Technology since the early 80's. Starting with the TRS-80, one of the first programmable microcomputer computer systems on the market at that time. Then working with Apple Computers on their first Series E II's. When color computing first arrived, they experimented with CoCo or Color Color. These computers output to a standard color television, which at that time was significant . There was very little "killer-app" software on the market in those years and they began to write their own software for these systems. 
As technology increased and computer systems became upgradeable, they started building custom computers to out-perform the systems you could purchase directly. As the price point for computers became more reasonable, hardware became less profitable and the Internet now had become more accessible to people outside of academic circles. For this reason they repositioned into Web Site Design, Internet Hosting and into Corporate Networking for businesses. 
Their goal is focused on becoming a world class, integrated web-hosting and business services company, dealing in Digital Broadband Internet access. With what is now being built, called "Global Crossing", they will participate in the newest and fastest Internet access system that is being built to connect the World. In 2006 this should be completed with new cabling world wide. 
Growth is unlimited for integrated web design, hosting and related business services. Their plan is to actively participate by expanding customer focused services that provide definable return on investment (ROI) and continuing expansion by providing open access in multiple languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese, German, Russian and others.
They build and install Close Circuit Television Web Cameras Systems to be viewed on and off site with night vision and low level light cameras. They are also heavily involved in Satellite Communications thru Satellite J-Track 3D, Satellite Control Center SatcoDX, Turnkey SatCalc Satellite Finder. 
Give then a call at 305-891-4700 to learn more about their services.

www.PervasivePersuasion.com
If you have a website that is out of date, out of style or out of the search engine rankings, let Bruce Arnold re-design your site to look great, rank high, draw qualified traffic and get results! and if you need a website let Bruce Arnold combine persuasive messaging, professional presentation and pervasive positioning to create a winning website and take your business to the top! Bruce Arnold has over 25 years of experience in business and technology. He has delivered successful e-business marketing, web design and e-commerce solutions to a broad and varied range of professional, financial, healthcare, travel, entertainment, hospitality, industrial wholesale and retail clientele. 

Websites designed by Bruce Arnold are successful because they look good, rank high, get traffic and make money for their owners. You can see randomly selected examples of our winning web designs--like the one at right--displayed throughout this website. We also encourage you to check out our many kudos and testimonials. 

Web designer Bruce Arnold is a member of the Aventura Marketing Council and the Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce. He is active in both the business and betterment of South Florida and the Gulf Coast, and has served as webmaster for the following organizations: ABATE of Florida Inc., Southeast Chapter, Broward Business Network, Kendall Networkers, Pinecrest Business Association.

For more information about PervasivePersuasion.com you can call them at 786-326-8079.

IT Plaza
IT Plaza is a full-service Internet consulting team with an extensive background in design, programming and Internet technology. They have a well-rounded offering of a world class services that gives you the ability to integrate and emphasize your unique message in order to achieve visible results. They use the most innovative technologies and are proud to offer a complete range of Web Design & Development Services. 
Their team specializes in a full understanding of the technology necessary for Internet, intranet and extranet Web sites. They specialize in Web Site Design, User Interface Design, Web Site Architecture, Web Site Programming, Search Engine Technology, and Web Site Hosting. 
They also advise on online business strategy, conception, storyboarding, naming classifications, creation and alteration of images for online use, intuitive navigation, cross platform issues and browser compatibility, download times, low bandwidth/high bandwidth versions, market research on usability, comparison analyses, beta and QA testing, soft and hard launches, online advertising, e-commerce, content publishing, affiliate programs, database marketing, e-mail marketing, and can provide referrals to interactive marketing companies, ad agencies, software companies, hardware companies, and advise on industry conferences, trade publications, and future technologies.
Creative Services, Web Site Design and Hosting, Web-specific Content Development and Editorial Services, Flash Web Site Integration and other Multimedia Design, Corporate Identity Design, Logos, Graphics, Banners, Testing for Fast Loading and Cross-Platform Compatibility, Ongoing Web Site Content Updates, Ongoing Web Site Image Modifications .
E-Business & Technology Services, Cold Fusion Development for Database-Driven Web Sites, E-Commerce and E-Business Applications, Affiliate and Shopping Cart Applications, Auction and Portal Applications, Peer-to-Peer Applications, Search Engine Optimization Program, Complete Domain Name Purchase & Registration, Complete Domain Name Updating Services, Ongoing Web Site Maintenance, Liaison Services with Hosting Companies .
For your Web Design & Development, CD Presentations, Software Development, Web Hosting, Print & Publishing. You can contact IT Plaza at 305-698-5184.

December 2005

NANAY, Inc.
NANAY, Inc. is a tax-exempt organization that seeks to enhance the lives of their elders and youth by preserving cultural heritage, providing supportive services and disseminating useful information to the community. 
N A N A Y, Inc. is a charitable organization made up of individuals who are committed to providing psychological, social, health and emotional support for youth and elders 60 years of age or older. Its major goal is to preserve cultural heritage and to assist, support and promote the welfare and well-being of youth and elders in the community, irrespective of race, sex or creed. To accomplish its mission, the organization raises funds through grants, public, and private support, within the provisions specified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 
A Filipino word for "mother", N A N A Y is also an acronym that stands for National Alliance to Nurture the Aged and the Youth.
It was founded in November 1994 in honor of Jacinta Holgado Bruce, who had made a lifetime commitment of helping the needy. Its main corporate office is located in North Miami, with satellite chapters in South Dade and Palm Beach (Florida), and regional chapters in San Francisco/Bay Area (California), Little Rock (Arkansas), and Michigan.
For more information you can call them at 305-981-3232 and at the HEALTH CENTER (305) 981-4000. Their address is NANAY COMMUNITY CENTER: 659 N.E. 125 Street, North Miami, Florida 33161 and NANAY HEALTH CENTER: 12340 NE 6th Court, North Miami, Florida 33161

Jungle Queen Riverboat
For over 60 years, Fort Lauderdale, Florida's legendary Jungle Queen Bar-B-Que and Shrimp Dinner Cruise is known throughout the world, and it's more than 14 million guests over the years have enjoyed the fun-filled, relaxing evening aboard the Jungle Queen. The cruise up the New River , the "ALL YOU WISH TO EAT" dinner, the variety show and the sing-a-long have made it a "Must" in Fort Lauderdale. There is nothing else like it, and when your friends find out you were in Fort Lauderdale, they'll ask, "Were you on the Jungle Queen?" Be sure you can say yes. They offer a Dinner Cruise, Sightseeing Cruise and a Bayside Cruise. 

Each night a 7:00 pm the beautiful JUNGLE QUEEN Riverboats leave their Bahia Mar Docks for their world famous Bar-B-Que and Shrimp Dinner Cruise to their tropical Isle on the New River. As they sail up the river, a pleasant and humorous commentary is given by the captain about the many interesting sights and beautiful homes you will see. After docking a delicious dinner of "Bar-B-Que Ribs, Chicken, and Shrimp" and all the trimmings awaits. Then, for the highlight, comes their All New Hilarious Variety Revue, acclaimed by press and public as Florida's outstanding entertainment. 
The Sightseeing Cruise trip up the dreamy New River with it's ever changing scenery; the plush waterfront homes, downtown Fort Lauderdale, great yacht and storage basins, a bit of the Everglades, and a stop off at the JUNGLE QUEEN INDIAN VILLAGE. Here in the setting of a beautiful tropical island among rare trees and foliage, may be seen macaws and rare birds from all over the world, alligator wrestling and Seminole Indians. 
Miami Bayside Cruise visit one of South Florida's hottest new spot. The place for fun, fashion, and food. For all day, all the time entertainment, tall ships, and great people-watching. Many are One-Of-A-Kind. Dine at any of the seven fine restaurants. Or, indulge yourself at over 30-fast-and-delicious-food establishments. This cruise also includes a trip up "Millionaires Row". 
For reservations or more information you can call them at 1-954-462-5596

Docutek Imaging Solutions
During the 1990's, many of the most successful, customer oriented, and "locally focused" office equipment dealers around the country were acquired by the large Conglomerates and Manufacturers. After the dust cleared, many businesses experienced poor customer service, incorrect billing, and no "return phone calls". This problem seemed to occur since the home offices were now in another part of the country, and these former "local dealers" were now run by "branch managers" rather that the previous "entrepreneurs".
One of these former successful entrepreneurs, Steve Staller, founded Docutek Imaging Solutions, a company focused on returning to the "customer first" philosophy. Surrounded by a loyal and experienced team of past employees, Steve has fostered this philosophy and built one of the fastest growing office equipment dealerships in the country and one of the few authorized by JD Power & Associates for exceptional customer service.
As a privately owned dealership, Docutek Imaging Solutions has the unique advantage of being able to research the market and offer a "BEST of BREED" product line. The result is a strong partnership with both KYOCERA/MITA and SAVIN Corporations for 
color and black and white digital copiers, printers, duplicators and multi-functional devices from (13) to (130) pages per minute. Further partnerships with MINOLTA for award winning "graphic" color devices and OKIDATA for fax and color printer technology give Docutek the ability to offer a "total solution" to any company, no matter how big or small. Finally, all of Docutek's digitally connected products are serviced and supported by its unique Network Integration Division. A Microsoft Certified Partner and Dell Premier Dealer, the Network Integration Division is made up of extremely knowledgeable certified engineers who offer a full suite of IT services. These services range from computer and network installation to high level web design. In short, Docutek can act as your company's "In-House" IT department without the expense. 
As Steve Staller, President Docutek Imaging Solutions says “Business is actually simple. Take great care of your customers. Take great care of your employees. Business will take care of itself" 
You can find Docutek Imaging at the Parkside Corporate Center III, 15050 NW 79th Court, Suite 110, Miami Lakes, FL 33014, 305-818-2330, or visit their site at www.docuteksolutions,com.

November 2005

Extravaganza Pastry
When you think sweet, celebration, birthday, anniversary or a wedding or if you just want to pamper yourself or others, Extravaganza is the answer to your top-notch desserts. Specially designed by David Levi who is taking desserts beyond thinking with exceptional quality, delicious taste and breath taking presentation.
Pastry chef, David Levi, one of the best pastry chefs, if not the best one, landed in Florida two years ago with 15 years experience in the best hotels throughout Europe and Israel. Mr. Levi graduated from the best culinary schools in France and Belgium. His specialty is Extravagantly and modern finishes and designs on desserts, cakes, wedding cakes and buffets for special events.
A year ago Mr. Levi hooked up with Orly Landau a businesswomen and a chef with a large experience in hotels and restaurants for the last 12 years. Mrs. Landau arrived to South Florida 16 years ago and learned to understand the demands and the needs of the local community. At Extravaganza you can find anything you ever dared to dream and have never dared to ask for. Everything from croissants, pies, tarts, quiches, burekas, cheese cakes, mouse cakes, personal desserts, cookies, sugar pieces, chocolate wedding cakes and more is offered daily at the store as well as coffee, smoothies and light lunch items that are made fresh daily and served with a personal treat.
The marketing manager, Gal Ohaion, at Extravaganza joined the team after finding out the potential and the interest of the market in Extravaganza pastry products. Gal is the one who takes care of the outside customers and the store customers and is making sure that everyone is satisfied and happy with Extravaganza product and service. All of Extravaganza products are Kosher and are supervised by Kosher Miami and their catering services are all dairy Kosher. 
Extravaganza Pastry is located at 12117 Biscayne Blvd. and for more information you can call them at 305-899-8998.

Robert Williams Moving and Storage
1956 was the year that Bob and Kay Williams put an ad in the North Miami Neighbors, purchased a truck and began by renting 3 storage areas on NW 7th Avenue, in the City of North Miam. Within a matter of months they had more work than they knew what to do with. They took on excellent help and were well trained, teaching every employee all aspects of the moving industry, handling residential as well as commercial moves. All the movers were also expertly trained to move pianos and within just a few years became the top piano movers in Dade County for Morgans Music, Sunniland and House of Piano's, just to name a few.
Robert Williams Moving continued to grow both in reputation and in size, at which time Bob and Kay began taking their service throughout the United States. After 30 years of the establishment of Robert Williams Moving & Storage, Bob and Kay sold the business to their niece. Candi and her husband Colman Perez who have owned and operated the business for 20 years this March.
They have taken great pride in continuing to serve the community with the same honesty, integrity and professionalism, as did their predecessors. Robert Williams Moving's numerous repeat customers and customer referrals are a testament to the quality of service by which the company is operated. Employees remain with the company, are extremely well skilled and trained and are honest, hard working family men. They service the entire state of Florida, as well as States on the East Coast. Their services include Storage, Packing, Unpacking, Moving, and Hoisting of furniture and or furnishings. Binding Written Estimates are provided as a courtesy and free wardrobes are furnished the day of the move.
They are the professional piano movers for all the major Piano Art Galleria, Miami Music Works, Piano Outlet and Bob's Pianos. Robert Williams Moving's portfolio is quite impressive. There is no bait and switch with Robert Williams Moving & Storage. It has always been a family owned and operated business for 50 years in March 2006. They take great pride in serving the public with the very highest of integrity to make all their moving experiences as pleasant as possible Robert Williams Moving & Storage is located at 615 NW 129th Street and you can call them at 305-681-9930.

Computer Troubleshooters
“Computer Troubleshooters is dedicated to helping business owners get more productivity out of their computer systems." Computer Troubleshooters is geared towards the small business user or small office with between 1 and 50 PC's. We are ourselves small business users and understand the market and problems facing small to medium size businesses. 
Got a Computer Problem? 
Business owners can't afford the hassle and loss of productivity associated with bringing a computer to a repair center - that's why hundreds of business owners and small office home office users turn to Computer Troubleshooters every day to handle their computer service needs.
“But Computer Troubleshooters does more” says Rony Cartright “our goal is to work with our customers to offer recommendations and design solutions that improve their business. After all we don't succeed unless our customers succeed.”
What is unique about Computer Troubleshooters?
The Computer Troubleshooters approach is very different from most other computer service providers. They provide a high level of friendly, personalized service. Computer Troubleshooters is conveniently located near you - which means they can respond quickly and cost effectively help to meet their customer's needs. Computer Troubleshooters prides itself on being one of the few international companies (perhaps the only international company) that focuses on Computer Service, Support and Training rather than the supply of hardware and/or software. They are totally independent of any hardware or software supplier and this allows us to work with and for the customer. We provide solutions and give advice that focus on the customers' real needs.
Ready to call Computer Troubleshooters? Then just dial 305- 944-0448 and Rony Cartright will be happy to assist you.

October 2005

Mr. Trophy
For the past nine years, Hiram Quinones and Frank Santiago have been dedicated members of the Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce. Hiram is always ready to help, from creating and executing the spectacular decorations for our annual Installation and Awards Ceremony to serving as one of the creative forces behind our stunning Speaker of the Month and Officer of the Month plaques. Hiram gives his personal attention to member mementos and gifts presented by our chamber.
A valuable source in our community, Hiram has given his touch to various special events our chamber holds throughout the year. 
In the City of North Miami Hiram is very active in business and community issues. He also has been a member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors for many year and continues to serve as such.
Within the last nine years, Mr. Trophy has become one of the most reliable award makers in the state of Florida and has added state of the art equipment to better serve you with your awards and presentation needs. When you're ready for the best, Mr. Trophy is ready for you. Mr Trophy is located at 843 N.E. 125th Street in North Miami or you can call them at 305-893-4441.
Mr. Trophy, a collection of beautiful trophies and awards for a lasting impression!!!

Dream Hair Salon And Spa In Miami
Welcome to Dream Hair!
Dream Hair Salon and Spa in Miami is a full service salon and day spa, located in North Miami, Florida. Offering the best in high fashion haircolor, up to the minute cutting techniques and the best in spa nail and skincare services for women and men are some of the many reasons for you to visit them. They also specialize in many different permanent hair straightening services for all hair types including color treated hair. They can give you the hair, skin and nails of your dreams! 
Their Philosophy: When you enter their spa, a world of beauty, pleasure, and calm awaits. They are there to help you relax and to take away all the pressure of everyday life. 
At their spa, they are dedicated to giving you the most luxurious and highest quality skin, body, and hair care. They aret here for you, and they hope you will give them the opportunity to serve you. 
Their History: Leeta Clark has been an innovative stylist in the Miami area for over 13 years. With her 19 years of experience, she has brought together a team of stylists, estheticians, and assistants who are very talented and diversified.
Together, they host a salon that is a haven for Women, men, and children from all cultures to get the Hair, skin, and nails of their dreams! 
Dream Hair Salon and Spa is located at 13404 Biscayne Boulevard in North Miami, Florida. For information or appointments you can call them at 786-274-7544. Dream Hair has an introductory offer of a color gloss with a hair cut for $60.00 (normally $110.00 to $190.00), also their Innovative Facial is $85.00 (normally $125.00) and manicure and pedicure is only $35.00 on Sundays.
Get the Hair, Skin, and Nails of Your Dreams at Dream Hair Salon and Spa in Miami.

Bell Care Nurses Registry
Bell Care Nurses Registry is a state licensed home care company operating in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties and Bell Educational Center is a Florida Department of Education licensed vocational school specializing in courses related to home health.
Michael Stahl, a Director of the Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce, is president of both of these companies. He has always been dedicated to helping his community. He is President of Temple Beth Moshe and holds a Masters in Social Work from Barry University and is a member of the National Association of Social Work.
This dedication is reflected in his role as a home health care professional. Mike began in the home health industry in 1985 and as a result of his caring attitude and business acumen has built both of these companies into highly successful enterprises.Mike knows that you cannot operate alone and therefor in both of these endeavors has surrounded himself with a team of experienced professionals who share his dedication.Bell Care Nurses Registry refers independent contractor caregivers to provide personal care and companionship to parties who need help with daily living tasks such as bathing, toileting, walking and eating; are alone; need assistance with medications; are disabled, bedridden or wheelchair bound.
All caregivers are interviewed, have references and submit physical examination stating they are free of communicable diseases. They also conduct criminal background checks on all caregivers." One of several advantages a registry offers over other types of home care companies is the opportunity for more involvement with the client and family in choices over which caregivers will provide services and over care decisions" says Mike..Their care coordinators are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to discuss any problems a client may have. A registered nurse visits clients on a regular basis at no charge. They accept assignments on all home care policies and work closely with care managed plans to meet the needs of its clients.Bell Care Nurses Registry is located at 1150 NE 125th Street in North Miami and you can call them at 305-945-6181

September 2005

Nationwide Payment Systems
Does Your Business Accept Credit Cards?
On Jan 4, 2001, after being in the processing business since 1997, David B. Burney, along with his business partner Allen Kopelman founded Nationwide Payment Systems. NPS provides integrated credit & debit card payment, Check Guarantee, Gift Card, information processing services, related software application products & value-added services. NPS is a fully licensed Merchant Service Provider for Visa and MasterCard as well as licensed External Sales Agency for Amex and Discover. Our partnership with Comerica Bank, www.comerica.com , one of the largest commercial banks in the U.S., along with Chase and Merrick Bank allows merchants to take advantage of high speed processing & reliable back end systems. Our processing programs are compatible with all types of credit card equipment & POS Computer Systems. Nationwide offers solutions to business owners of any size. We offer a variety of services, browse our website: www.npsbank.com .
Dave was born in Miami, & grew up in Kendall, his father Michael Burney, was a realtor in Kendall for 30 years. He has 4 sisters and 1 brother. He went to college at FSU but he is a die-hard Miami Hurricane. Dave is also an Authorized Judge for the Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant and he is one of our Board of Directors. He also dresses up as Santa Claus and visits hospitals and old age homes in the community around the holidays, and volunteers often in the community
Call Dave today (954) 600-4645 or Email him at Dave@npsbank.com to ask questions or/and schedule an appointment to have a free evaluation of your current processing program and let NPS show you what they have to offer. Their rate and fee structures are very competitive. They have over 700 merchants in South Florida and references of all business types are available upon request. 
All Chamber Members that have their processing programs evaluated by NPS by visiting our office or if you call Dave to come to your business location will receive an American flag folding chair and a pin.

BellSouth Corporation
BellSouth Corporation is a Fortune 100 communications company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. BellSouth has joint control and 40 percent ownership of Cingular Wireless®, the nation's largest wireless voice and data provider with more than 50 million customers. 
Backed by award winning customer service, BellSouth offers the most comprehensive and innovative package of voice and data services available in the market. Through BellSouth Answers®, residential and small business customers can bundle their local and long distance service with dial-up and high-speed DSL Internet access, satellite television and Cingular® Wireless service. For businesses, BellSouth provides secure, reliable local and long distance voice and data networking solutions. BellSouth also offers online and directory advertising through BellSouth® RealPages.com® and The Real Yellow Pages®. 
BellSouth believes that diversity and fostering an inclusive environment are critical in maintaining a competitive advantage in today's global marketplace. More information about BellSouth can be found at www.bellsouth.com.
In 2004, BellSouth (NYSE: BLS) maintained service in every one of its central offices during the onslaught of four hurricanes over the span of six weeks. Nearly one year later, the company has enhanced its emergency preparedness plans to produce a network and legion of employees that are even better equipped to weather the 2005 hurricane season. 
“Last year's storms re-enforced the fact that BellSouth's network is one of the most advanced, reliable and resilient in the world,” said Scott Mulcahy, senior vice president of BellSouth Network Services in Florida. “In the event of another hurricane or natural disaster, BellSouth will be there once again to keep our customers connected and maintain the quality of service they have come to depend on from this company.” 
Experts throughout the company spent much of the past year reviewing the challenges BellSouth faced in providing uninterrupted phone service to customers during and after multiple hurricanes. Their assessment resulted in enhancements that bolster BellSouth's network reliability and, in the event of a service interruption, will help restore service to customers faster.

Planned Pethood of America
Planned Pethood Spay and Neuter Clinic has been in operation since 1989! To date they have spay/neutered almost 42,000 Dogs & Cats.
Their purpose is to change a minimum fee, to give a quality service and to lessen the enormous number of animals abandoned or put to death. 
The truth is everyone should spay and neuter their pets. Not only to help solve our tremendous pet overpopulation program, but there are so many other advantages. Spaying or neutering your animal helps fight all types of cancers--especially testicular cancer in males and greatly reduces ovarian and mammary tumors in females. Altering your pets decreases fights and aggressive behavior. It reduces urine spraying and the battle of animal territories. It helps keep your male pets from roaming and getting violently killed by automobiles. It ends the heat cycle in females and prevents so many unwanted litters we see daily. Without spaying or neutering, the sky is the limit on our pet population! 
Dr. Stuart McKinney is the Veterinarian. They spay by appointments on Tuesdays and Fridays and many animal rescue people use their services. Financial help from the public is very much appreciated and they have a monthly newsletter! For more information please visit them at 13749 N.W. 7th Avenue in North Miami or by phone at (305) 687-7729.

August 2005

The Education Fund
Since 1985, The Education Fund has worked side-by-side with the private sector to raise money and direct resources where they are needed most in Miami-Dade's public schools. The Education Fund's first program awarded mini-grants to classroom teachers. Today, The Education Fund runs 15 programs in the areas of teacher training and development, grants and resources to support classrooms, reading and literacy, learning with technology, and parent involvement. These programs benefit all of the 300+ schools and 19,000+ teachers in Miami-Dade County public schools. 
To celebrate our 20th Anniversary, we are proud to present The Education Fund's Great American Teach-A-Thon, a public awareness campaign to champion teachers and the teaching profession. The campaign is structured with a walk-a-thon design, but there's a twist: instead of seeking pledges for every mile walked, participants will seek pledges for every minute they “last” in the classroom. The goal is to inform the public about what it takes to be a high-quality teacher. Teams of local professionals are invited to see if they can make the grade! Create a team of champions teacher champions by contacting Hollie Altman at 305-892-5099, ext. 22 or haltman@educationfund.org. 

PervasivePersuation.com
Bruce Arnold has over 25 years of experience in business and technology. He has delivered successful ebusiness marketing, web design and ecommerce solutions to a broad range of professional, financial, healthcare, travel, entertainment, hospitality, industrial wholesale and retail clientele. Websites designed by Bruce Arnold are successful because they look good, rank high, get traffic and make money for their owners. You can see several of our winning web designs at www.pervasivepersuation.com.
Web designer Bruce Arnold is a member of the Aventura Marketing Council and the Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce. He is active in the business and betterment of South Florida, and donates his time and expertise as webmaster for the following organizations: ABATE of Florida, SE Chapter, Broward Business Network, Kendall Networkers, Pinecrest Business Association 
A long distance riding enthusiast and MRO proponent, Bruce writes a monthly column for Wheels On The Road magazine and is a member of: the American Motorcyclist Association, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, the Iron Butt Association, the Long Riders Association.
Pervasive Persuasion™ is web design for successful Internet marketing. It is Bruce Arnold's powerful new methodology that engineers exposure, generates traffic, and cultivates customers by combining persuasive messaging, professional presentation, and pervasive positioning™ with W3C compliance

SeaEscape
The SeaEscape (M/V Island Adventure) is a fully air-conditioned and stabilized 8-deck cruise vessel (gross tonnage: 15,400) with a capacity of 975 passengers sailing daily from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (built in Finland 1976, refurbished 1984, 1997, 2000).
Meet with our local sales representative who will help you plan your event for a group of 15 people or more. Whether it is creative ideas, brochures, or personalized flyers, give them a call to see how they can help you. Contact them today and make plans to take a day or evening party cruise on "A Ship Full of Fun!!
Friday Night is Ladies Night featuring an ALL-MALE REVUE
BY MEN OF LABARE. Friday evening Cruises through July, sail 7:30 pm - 1:30 am Enjoy the Exciting, Hard-Bodied Men of LaBare! Bare Arms! Bare Chests! Hot LaBare Men!
Gather your friends for a special Friday night rate: you and your girl friends sail for only $15.95* per person, ladies only ... This special rate includes 2 free drinks, all-male revue, dinner buffet, live entertainment, disco, games and activities (don't forget our SINGLES MINGLE in the Disco). Plus, take part in the action and excitement of our Las Vegas-style casino featuring all your favorite games. 
For more information please call Diana De La Cruz, District Sales Manager at: 786-348-8301. Also you may visit their website at www.SeaEscape.com or e-mail: ddelacruz@seaescape.com. Location: 3045 N. Federal Highway Landmark Bldg 7, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306. 
*Price includes the taxes and 2 free drinks!

July 2005

B & W Embroidery
Brenda and Walter Colon started B & W Embroidery 9 years ago and opened for business in 1996. An even more exciting time for the couple was when they moved to their present location in, North Miami, 7 years ago.

From corporate logos to personal logos B & W Embroidery can make it look good. They can embroider in baseball caps, jackets, bath robes, towels, baby items, chef and laboratory coats, and of course, T-shirts and polo shirts. One of their specialties is that they also embroider for the boating industry. As Brenda says “what sets us apart from the competition is that we do not have minimums and volume discounts for large orders are available.”

Embroidery is a great gift for Birthdays, Baby items, Weddings, any special occasion, & Holidays.

B & W Embroidery has been a member of the Chamber since 1999 and is a proud contributor to the Police Officer of the Month.

Walk-ins are welcome. They are located one block west of Biscayne Landing & Florida International University North Campus. You can contact Brenda Colon at 305-944-6353 Tel/305-944-6019 or stop by at 15050 N.E. 20th Avenue, Suite 108 in North Miami.

Chocolate Milk
Baby & Toddler Specialty Retail Shop
JUST ARRIVED, Miami's New Baby & Toddler Specialty Retail Shop, Chocolate Milk, is Born.
Miami's newest arrival is here, Chocolate Milk. The hot new spot for tots…and their parents too, is proud to announce the opening of their new store on May 2, 2005. This specialty retailer, features great fashion in clothing, accessories, and home furnishing for little ones and their parents.
The funky brick and mortar store located in North Miami Beach, is a fresh new lifestyle boutique, specializing in everything for babies and tots. Chocolate Milk creates the perfect blend of vintage design with a splash of contemporary feel of texture.
Business owners Victoria Vasile and Lina Perez, the creative minds behind Chocolate Milk, commented. “We want to create a fabulous retail experience for parents and their little ones…We have found some incredible new items, creating great collections that offer a unique design range and versatility.” “We are proud of opening Chocolate Milk and are thrilled at the opportunity to share our store with the community of South Florida.”
Got a Baby Shower Dilemma or need a new unique gift??? Need a special something for that new special baby toddler in your life? Chocolate Milk, has the solution. The new specialty retailer, is honored to feature manufactures from all over the world. Selections ranging from: “Baby & Me” Furniture & Linens, Original Art Works, Super Cool Rugs, Lighting, fixtures and more.
Chocolate Milk is located at 2172 ½ N.E. 123rd Street, Miami, Florida. You can contact them at (305) 893-0026 or e-mail: babyblueinc@bellsouth.net

Message in a Basket
Message in a Basket is owned by Beth Prada, a longtime chamber member and former Secretary of the Chamber. They are located in Pembroke Pines but they serve all of South Florida with quality handcrafted gift and fruit basket as well as custom made Belgium Chocolates. When asked what set her apart from the competition, Beth said “We don’t sell gift baskets. That’s right. We use them to help people achieve some other end. Congratulate someone, share in a special event when they can’t be there, provide support or encouragement, let someone know how much they are appreciated, let someone know how much they care. The list goes on. You get the point! It’s not about the gift basket, it’s about the ‘Message’!”
Exceptional gift presentation, quality hand picked products and first class service makes Message in a Basket your only choice. From corporate gift giving to special occasions and holidays, they can help you thank that special client, friend or family. As Beth says “We help people send their feelings across the miles with handcrafted high quality baskets.” Her store also features great and unique gift items that are hard to find. Godiva Chocolates and Root Candles are some of the hand picked specialty products she represents.
You can call Beth at 954-433-4520 or 954-BASKETS. She is offering special incentives to chamber members, so please make sure you tell her that you are a Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce member. Message in a Basket is located at 17515 Pines Boulevard in Pembroke Pines.

June 2005

THE SEWING BARN
The sewing barn was created out of a need, a need to have a store close by where one could obtain fabric, craft and sewing supplies. Since Joann's and Ocean's of Notions closed down, one would have to go either to Hollywood to find the nearest Joann's or Hollandale to Wal-Mart or even Michael's for such supplies and this would be difficult, especially for those who use public transportation. Motivated by this especially because I personally rely on public transportation, and because there is no other store close by like Joann's, Wal-mart, Ocean's of Notions or Michael's.

I decided to go into business and with the love, help and support of my Husband James and my Daughter Krista, and many friends, The Sweing Barn became a reality. The Sewing Barn carries classes, machines repairs and we can help with alterations and dress making. We are located at: 791 N.E. 125th Street, North Miami, FL 33161. (305) 899-6144 Tel (305) 899-6850 Fax.

HOLY CROSS CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL
Soraya Trujillo is the Assistant Principal and Director of Development for Holy Cross Christian Day School located in North Miami on 135 Street. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Barry University in Business Administration, and then later received her Master's of Science degree in Elementary Education, again from Barry University. She has been working at Holy Cross Christian Day School for the past twelve years, where she began her career as a Kindergarten Teacher, and was promoted three years ago to the position of Assistant Principal.
Holy Cross has been serving the North Miami community for over 53 years. Classes are offered for in pre-school, elementary and middle school grades. Students receive instruction in a challenging curriculum, while enjoying many extra curricular activities. Holy Cross has a strong athletic program with volleyball, basketball and cheerleading teams available. Praise & Worship Team, a Sign Language Group, a Bell Choir, Student Council, and Patrols are a few of the opportunities students have to show their skills. 
Soraya has been working with other local organizations to apply for grants to provide better services to the students of Holy Cross. Thanks to the combined efforts of Trinity Church, and a grant from the Children's Trust, Holy Cross was able to provide summer camp to over 100 children last summer. The students received instructions in reading, art, music, computers, and swimming lessons. Holy Cross has received this funding once again from the Children's Trust and will be providing an enhanced summer camp this year.
Soraya is currently seeking members who are interested in being a part of a development board for Holy Cross Christian Day School. If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, please contact Soraya at (305) 893-0851.

ALL STATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Angela Shepherd has been a resident of Florida for 12 years. She began her insurance career with Allstate Insurance Co. as support staff and progressively worked hard, striving and serving, until she seized the opportunity to become an Allstate Exclusive Agent.
The chance to own her own business and offer a wonderful array of insurance and financial products has been very rewarding for Angela. “Like other fields of endeavor, owning an agency is hard work, but doing the best at all times, with heart and body, especially when assisted by a great support staff and Market Business Consultant, makes every effort worthwhile” Says Angela.
As an Allstate Agent in North Miami, she knows many local families; her knowledge and understanding of the people in this community helps her to provide customers with an outstanding level of service. ”As an Allstate Insurance Agent, I am looking forward to being able to continue helping families like yours with the things that are important to your family, home, car, business and many more” Angela says. “I am also proud to have been a member of the North Miami Chamber for five years, participating their Annual Business Expo and many other events” she ads. You can get in touch with Angela by calling 305-945-4511.

May 2005 

DEBORAH GRAY MITCHELL PHOTOGRAPHY
Commercial and fine-art photographer, Deborah Gray Mitchell is predominately a portraitist, although she also shoots food and products both on location and in her North Miami studio. A Nashville native and a former County and City Club manager, Deborah moved to Miami in 1979 with the goal of becoming a photographer. After working with several successful photographers, Deborah started her business in 1981. Her commercial clients include the Florida Grand Opera, The M Ensemble, VITAS Healthcare, the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Heidrick and Struggles, Purchasing Partners, and a long list of law firms, judges and publications. She's received many awards for her fine art photography, and her slice-of-life images have been widely collected by individuals and corporations.
She is the only woman to have served as president of the South Florida chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) and chaired the ASMP Chapter Presidents meeting in 1994. She is a past lay member of a Florida Bar Grievance Committee, former member of the Board of Directors of Photogroup, (a now-defunct fine arts photography organization), past president of the Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association for Miami and is currently serving on the North Miami Business Development Board and a founding member of the NoMi Merchants Association. 
Deborah began sharing studio space with fellow photographer Paul Morris in a funky warehouse on NE 4th Court around 1987. In 1993, they relocated to the mostly empty Miami Design District. After eight years and numerous rent increases, they concluded it was time to buy a building which brought them to North Miami in 2001. They found an old dog of a building with good bones and a great address, 12345 West Dixie Highway, bought it and began a total renovation. The building now has full occupancy with four separate photography businesses and the administrative offices of The M Ensemble Theater Company. The studio is also available for rent on a daily or weekly basis for photo shoots, castings, seminars and community functions. 

NICHOLS CRUISE CONSULTANTS, INC.
Nichols Cruise, a proud member of the North Miami Chamber for 10 years, has been helping a variety of clients take groups on cruises worldwide. Groups on ships is their specialty.
There are many kinds of groups on ships. From 10 passengers all the way up to 3000, groups can include family gatherings, church groups, club trips, dance groups, fund-raisers, and company incentives . It is even possible to hold meetings and educational programs on cruises. Scheduled properly, attendees can take advantage of the state of the art meeting facilities while the ship is at sea. Outside of class time (and for spouses and family) all the benefit of a luxury cruise are right there. 
There are a number of benefits one can enjoy when booking a cruise as a group. Nichols Cruise's services are fee-free, and they work with group leaders to get the most out of their agreement with a cruise line. First and most important, we help the group leader choose the most appropriate ship, itinerary, and date. Then we negotiate with the cruise line for benefits and complimentary amenities. These could include lower rates, onboard credits, complimentary cocktail receptions, stateroom upgrades, and even complimentary cruises for the group leader(s). 
The participants then call Nichols Cruise to book their cruise. As the group approaches the sailing date, Nichols Cruise sends out valuable information letters to all of the guests, and is there to answer questions and manage special requests.
Cruise groups can be organized without major deposit or financial risk. Sometimes the cruise line will even help with promotional costs for a group. With Nichols Cruise's help, groups on cruises are simple to organize and manage, are an exceptional value, and create extraordinary memories.
You can contact Nancie Nichols Svensen, President of Nichols Cruise Consultants, Inc. at 305-757-7783 or on the web at 
www.nicholscruise.com or by e-mail offices@nicholscruise.com.

April 2005

Triangle Associates, Inc. 
Triangle Associates, Inc. is a woman-owned engineering consulting firm located at 14100 Palmetto Frontage Rd. Suite 203 in Miami Lakes, Florida. Owner, Osiris Quintana, P.E., says "The firm was established in 1996 to meet the growing demands of the private and public sector clients such as the Florida Department of Transportation and public agencies in Miami-Dade County, Broward County and Palm Beach County". Triangle Associates Inc. specializes in civil, environmental, structural, and Building Inspection construction Management Services. The firm is licensed with the Florida State Board of Professional Engineers. Triangle Associates, Inc. currently offers a wide range of services to their clients. Their technical qualifications from different agencies include: Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Work Groups; Miami-Dade County, Airport, Public Works and Water & Sewer Department; City of Miami; South Florida Water Management; West Palm Beach Public Schools; Broward County School District; Palm Beach County School District.Their services include Site Development, Structural Engineering Services, Highways/Transportation Services, Construction Engineering Services,Civil Engineering Services, Environmental Services and Software Development.Triangle Associates, Inc. is a Trustee Member in good standing of the Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce and you can contact them at (305)817-8443 phone or (305)817-8471 fax.

A-1 Property Service Co. 
A-1 Property Service Co. has been in business since 1992, A-1, located at 2231 NE 164th St. in North Miami Beach, performs home, commercial and insurance inspections in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties. What sets this company apart? Founder and principal James Gonte says it's a combination of up-front pricing, painstaking attention to detail and undivided loyalty to the client."We don't do repairs, and we don't take commissions from people who do," he says. "All we do is point out the deficiencies of a property."A lot of realtors think home inspectors are deal-killers. I am a communicator; I call it the way it is. I can point out the difference between major and minor problems, giving the buyer an upper hand in the negotiating process and with future maintenance plans." Gonte's reputation for integrity is such that more than 50% of his clients come from realtor recommendations, he says."We don't discriminate on the basis of selling price, square footage or location," Gonte says. "We charge a set fee based on the number of bedrooms."We open up all central panels," Gonte says," and check out crawl spaces." Digital photos provide a visual record of problem areas.Gonte is a candidate member of Florida Association of Building Inspectors, the largest industry association in the state. He attends continuing education classes every four months to update his skills. He's also active in the Greater North Miami and North Miami Beach Chambers of Commerce, the Resource Network Group and Aventura Marketing Council.For more information, call (305) 949-2332, fax (786) 513-8433 or visit www.A1property service.com

Bell Care Nurses Registry 
Bell Care Nurses Registry is a state licensed home care company operating in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties and Bell Educational Center is a Florida Department of Education licensed vocational school specializing in courses related to home health.Michael Stahl, a Director of the Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce, is president of both of these companies. He has always been dedicated to helping his community. He is President of Temple Beth Moshe and holds a Masters in Social Work from Barry University and is a member of the National Association of Social Work.This dedication is reflecteded in his role as a home health care professional. Mike began in the home health industry in 1985 and as a result of his caring attitude and business acumen has built both of these companies into highly successful enterprises.Mike knows that you cannot operate alone and therefor in both of these endeavors has surrounded himself with a team of experienced professionals who share his dedication.Bell Care Nurses Registry refers independent contractor caregivers to provide personal care and companionship to parties who need help with daily living tasks such as bathing, toileting, walking and eating; are alone; need assistance with medications; are disabled, bedridden or wheelchair bound.All caregivers are interviewed, have references and submit physical examination stating they are free of communicable diseases. They also conduct criminal background checks on all caregivers."One of several advantages a registry offers over other types of home care companies is the opportunity for more involvement with the client and family in choices over which caregivers will provide services and over care decisions" says Mike..Their care coordinators are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to discuss any problems a client may have. A registered nurse visits clients on a regular basis at no charge. They accept assignments on all home care policies and work closely with care managed plans to meet the needs of its clients.Bell Care Nurses Registry is located at 1150 NE 125th Street in North Miami and you can call them at 305-945-6181