Monday, March 27, 2017

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This Week's  Events & Happenings!

Gladson Sainfort, 
Colonial Life and Accident Insurance

Shirley Plantin

Lixon Nelson,
Alliance Community & Employment Services, Inc.

Haitian American 
Business Summit
 
June 15, 2017 - June 17, 2017
Annual Members Meeting 
& YOPRO MIXER


The 2nd Annual Top "20 Under 40" award will honor Haitian American YoPros in the South Florida community, age 40 and under, for their commitment and contributions both professionally, civically, academically and personally.   


Do you have what it takes?
Congratulations 
to our Board Treasurer Paola Pierre on being honored by 
The City of North Miami on 
National Women's History Month.
TOP 20 UNDER 40 
HAITIAN YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (YoPros)
Applications must be submitted by March 31st, 2017
On June 17, 2017, HACCOF 
will recognize the
Top 20 under 40
Haitian Young Professionals  (YoPros)
in the areas of Law, Business, Education and Health, to name a few. The 2nd Annual Top "20 Under 40" award will honor YoPros for their commitment and contributions both professionally, civically, 
academically and personally. 


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MAY 13th, 2017


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Press Release

The Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida (HACCOF), 
The American Chamber of Commerce in Haiti (AMCHAM) and the Office of
Miami-Dade Commissioner Jean Monestime will host the Haitian American
Business Summit (HABS-2017) June 16th to 17th, 2017 at Florida International
University's Kovens Conference Center.

BOARD OFFICERS

JEFF LOZAMA
Chairman

DONARD ST JEAN
Vice-Chair

PAOLA PIERRE
Treasurer

PATRICK  F. MARTIN
Secretary

PIERRE SALIBA
Past Chairman
 
BOARD MEMBERS
CARL-HENRY SALVANT

DELL JOSEPH

FRANCOIS GUILLAUME II
 
HERVE BONY

KARA VAVAL

LINDA JULIEN

LUMANA JOSEPH

MARTINE CHARLES

MICHELLE AUSTIN PAMIES

PATRICIA ELIZEE

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

JOANN MILORD 
Executive Director

PHILIPPE ARMAND, MBA
Founder

The Haitian American Business Summit (HABS-2017) will provide an opportunity to evaluate and assess the current level of diaspora involvement in Haiti and explore new methods of interaction. HABS-2017 Miami will serve as a platform for Haitian American organizations throughout the United States, professional associations along with public & private sectors of Haiti to exchange ideas and establish a working plan toward greater cooperation. HABS-2017 Miami will provide the arena for the Haitian American community to connect, engage and explore opportunities to invest in Haiti. HABS-Miami 2017 will feature keynote speakers including United States Elected Officials. 

On Saturday, June 17th during the closing ceremony, HACCOF will honor the second annual Top 20 under 40 Haitian American Young Professionals (YOPRO) for their commitment and contributions to the South Florida community. Applications are currently being accepted until March 31, 2017. Interested parties should apply online at www.haccof.com/yopro. Please join us on June 16-17, 2017, where your presence and interaction will surely enhance our CONNECT - ENGAGE - INVEST objectives. 

This two day summit is open to the public. Pre-registration is required and tickets can be purchased online at www.haccof.com. For additional information, please contact Joann Milord at [email protected]. Please join us on June 16-17, 2017, where your presence and interaction will surely enhance our CONNECT - ENGAGE - INVEST objectives.


About HACCOF 
Established in February 2005, the Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida (HACCOF) serves as a resource for its members, partners and businesses, dedicated to serving their needs and the economic development of the broader Haitian-American community. The Chamber promotes partnerships and alliances within communities throughout Florida and Haiti to build healthy business climates, foster investment opportunities, create employment growth, and encourage public and private sector collaboration. 

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WOMEN OF COLOR EMPOWERMENT INSTITUTE, INC.
SOUTH FLORIDA BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORY, LLC.

Present 2 Legal and Business Workshops


Immigration & Criminal Defense Law Firm
Lody Jean, Esq., Attorney at Law
Email:  [email protected] | Ph: 305.851.6270


Immigration defense firm specializing in criminal deportation. 

Immigration laws are rapidly changing and clients need to be advised on deportation consequences prior to accepting any plea offered by the government or the Court. Lody Jean can help you structure a plea that fully informs the client of the immigration ramifications and consequences. Lody Jean can also represent you before the Immigration Court and file your immigration applications. 



The Caribbean Dilemma: 
An Americas Conference Series 
Presented by The World Bank



MDCPS Vendor Development Workshops- Friday, March 31, 2017


 

NOMI Financial Fitness - Saturday, April 1, 2017


Protocol & Business Etiquette - Tuesday, April 4, 2017
 

To Register please visit: 



City of North Miami - Citizenship Drive - April 8th, 2017
Hosted by Councilman Philippe Bien-Aime 
and Councilwoman Carol Keys, Esq. 
in collaboration with the Florida Immigrant Coalition



 HANA 33rd Annual Scholarship, 
Fundraising & Awards Gala