1. BY BARI AUERBACH
With the goal to “capitalize
on booming Brazil,” premier
companies have been joining
Gláucia Hartman of GH Inter-
national Consulting for Busi-
ness Tours to Brazil’s top
markets. And now, registration
is opening for the fourth tour
March 6-13, 2013.
“Destinations will include
Sao Paulo (March 6-9) or Rio
de Janeiro (March 9-13) where
business meetings, briefings
and presentations will be held
with local officials,” Hartman
said. “Business Matchmaking
programs can also be sched-
uled; and participants can ben-
efit from one-on-one
appointments with companies
and representatives in Brazil co-
ordinated by the U.S. Commer-
cial Department and GH International
Consulting.”
“My first trip to Brazil with GHI Consult-
ing was a fantastic learning experience and I
also made many valuable contacts…Gláucia
Hartman fully prepared me for the meetings
with practical in-county advice and impres-
sive connections with government and busi-
ness leaders.” Anne B. Freedman, CEO,
Speakout, Inc., a Miami-based executive
communication and training company pro-
viding presentation development, coaching
and executive group programs.
“Gláucia Hartman of GHI Consulting of-
fers invaluable services for boutique firms
seeking to establish relationships with inter-
national developers, joint ventures for real
estate development projects. Her briefings
and attention to detail are outstanding.” Troy
Fabien, CEO of Miami Assets Realty.
"I was able to meet with several potential
partners for our activities in Brazil as well as
the Olympic Committee in Rio de Janeiro;
and we are optimistic about our prospects for
doing business in Brazil." Stacey E. Blau of
5326 Consultants, helping clients who face
kidnap threats or need discreet due diligence
or surveillance of people and companies
overseas.
Full Business Tour registration includes
networking events and access to discounted
airfares and hotels. Tour participants espe-
cially appreciate that Gláucia Hartman, a
Brazilian-born, USA national, provides cul-
tural insight and translation services.
For more information about the 2013
Brazilian Tour, to arrange a private, free con-
sultation with Gláucia Hartman, or for tour
registration, contact GH International Con-
sulting: 310-941-1887, email gh@ghiconsul-
tants.com or visit ghiconsultants.com.
Business leaders raving
about Brazilian Business Tours
Register now for next tour and trade
missions March 6-13, 2013
Glaucia Hartman
Laugh all the way to the bank
with Mardi Gras Casino
Mardi Gras Casino’s 2nd Annual Comedy
Challenge continues this October, with
Angel Salazar performing on October 19th
and 20th and Pete Correale performing on
October 26th and 27th. Doors open and din-
ner is available beginning at 7 p.m. and
shows start at 8 p.m. Tickets can be pur-
chased at the Coffee Cart or at mardigras-
casinofl.com.
After fans have tickled their funny bones,
they can then Scratch for Cash from 11 a.m.
to 12 p.m. on Saturdays. Players who earn
25 points will have the chance to scratch and
win up to $50,000 cash. The weekend will
end with Jackpot Cash Bonuses on Sundays
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., where every taxable
jackpot comes with a $500 bonus.
Weekdays are just as exciting, beginning
with the Halloween Fat Tuesday Slot Tour-
naments, every 15 minutes from 3 to 8 p.m.
Players who earn 50 points have a chance to
be in the Halloween Fat Tuesday Slot Tour-
naments. The top player from all rounds will
win $2,500 cash, with nineteen finalists win-
ning a share of over $3,000. Every thirty
minutes on Wednesdays, between 10 a.m.
and 10 p.m., players who have inserted their
card into a machine have a chance at win-
ning a share of $6,000 in the Cash Pumpkin
Hot Seat. Fridays will round out the week
with the Wheel of Winners. From 4 p.m. to
12 a.m., players who earn 100 points have a
chance to spin and win their share of over
$100,000 in electronics and bonus play.
Poker players don’t despair. The Big Easy
Poker Room has many promotions sched-
uled as well. Prizes from $40 to $250 are
awarded for a full house or better, and high-
hands at different times during the week,
while Fridays and Saturdays bring prizes
ranging from $200 to $500.
For questions or more information, call
954-924-3200 or visit mardigrascasinofl.com.
Mega-adoptions held
at Tropical Park in Miami
It’s really big… it’s humongous… it’s
colossal… it’s immense. And it’s every ani-
mal lover’s fantasy come true. Miami’s
Mega Pet Adoption Event, sponsored by
PetSmart Charities, will be held from Friday,
October 26, at 11:59 p.m., until Saturday,
October 27 at 11:59 p.m.—without stop-
ping— and will have more than 800 home-
less animals eager to find a forever home.
The marathon adoption of puppies and kit-
ties will kick off the festivities at midnight
and then continue with the older animals for
the rest of the 24 hour-long event.
The Humane Society of Greater Miami,
Miami-Dade Animal Services, and The Cat
Network, together with rescue groups from all
over South Florida, will host the event at the
covered Equestrian Center in Tropical Park,
located at 7900 Bird Road in Miami. This is
a family affair with an entire kid’s festival,
presented by the ASPCA, complete with
rides, and fun games for children of all ages.
There will be entertainment and refresh-
ments by a variety of vendors and perform-
ers including Ballet Dance Exchange, Belly
Motions, Inc., Blood Centers of Florida, Ca-
nine Counselors, Carioca Capoeira Miami,
D.J. Uneeq, Doggie Bag Café Chefs, Dogzy
Collars, Alex Murga & Ezpinaz, Game
Time, Glamour by J’s, Gourmet Truck Expo,
Grove Naturals, Hurricane Jumpers, Ice
Cream Time, Live! Modern School of
Music, Maria Verdeja School of Arts, Mary
Lundberg Art, Natalia Dance Show-Cabaret,
PetSmart, Yomo Essentials, and more. Ad-
mission to the park is free and complimen-
tary parking is available in the park.
“Our goal this year is to find homes for at
least 600 deserving cats and dogs,” says
Donna Tallon, Executive Director of the Hu-
mane Society of Greater Miami. “With the
communities’ help, I am confident that we
can do it!”
For more information contact Dani
at 305-749-1825 or dani@humanesociety
miami.org.
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