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Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Business Magazine

President’s MessageThanks to all our members, award recipients and, supporters for assisting your Chamber in breaking all kinds of records at our 9th Annual Gala Awards celebration – The Blue Gala. Special recognition goes out to our sponsors AT&T, Wachovia (a Wells Fargo Co.), Grey Goose Vodka (a Bacardi Brand) and, the Hilton Miami Downtown for underwriting the event. Everyone in attendance enjoyed our networking-friendly format! Congratulations once again to George Neary, Steve Rothaus, Tim Nardi and, Safe Schools South Florida.

The theme of this quarter’s magazine is Health & Fitness. What immediately comes to mind is the need to take care of your physical being but, as you will read in this edition, H&F comes in many forms. Enjoy reading this edition of Clarity Business Magazine! Steve Adkins

Giancarla Bodoni has quietly led the way in exposing and supporting the South Florida organic farming community, earning numerous accolades, among them one of “The Top Ten Most Important Miami Restaurants of the Decade” (2000 – 2010)...

Exceptionally Organic

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The Brain FantasticNutrition, exercise, vitamins, supplements – these are just a few of the tools that we use to keep ourselves healthy and youthful, yet most of us forget about the most important part of our body, our brain...

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Flex For Me

Pulse of Real Estate

Networking 101

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NGLCC

Eat Smart

Blue Gala

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Look Fierce

Meet Silvia Ros

Lifetime Income

S.O.M.A.

Retail Therapy

About the Chamber

Explore / EXPO ’10

Shop the Dot

Financial Check-Up

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July – Sept ‘10 | CLARITY [ 3 ]

HOTBOX

Living in south Florida we are exposed to intense sunshine year round. To help prevent both skin aging and skin cancers, it is especially important to use good sun

protection every day. When choosing a sunscreen, look for one with an SPF of at least 30 with both UVA and UVB protection. The UVB are the “burning” rays, while the UVA are the “aging” rays which damage the DNA and create the wrinkles. UVA rays can penetrate glass, so while in your car you are still being exposed to these harmful rays. It is best to get a sun block with micro-pulverized zinc oxide or titanium dioxide since these act as a physical barrier block against both the UVA and UVB rays.

John J. Martin, Jr., M.D., MDGLCC Member 325 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134 305.444.5950 www.JohnMartinMD.com

Beauty is More Than Just Skin Deep

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BraIn FanTasTIcYour Brain Can Do More Than You Think

Nutrition, exercise, vitamins, supplements – these are just a few of the tools that we use to keep ourselves healthy and youthful, yet most of us forget about the most important part of our body, our brain. For years, scientists, medical doctors, psychologists and researchers have been emphasizing the mind-body connection. Diseases such as cancer, high blood pressure and diabetes have been clearly linked to our emotional well-being and the way we cognitively handle stress. It is now clear that a balanced, harmonious brain leads to better mental clarity, enhanced emotional function, optimal physical performance and improved overall health.

Well, here’s the exciting news: with today’s advanced technology direct brain training is now a reality and it’s called Neurofeedback! Neurofeedback is based on two principles: that

the brain’s electrical activity reflects mental states and that this activity can be

trained. With the help of an electroencephalogram (eeg), sensors placed on the scalp pick up brainwaves which are fed back via an audio/visual display that you can learn to control. This allows the brain to be “exercised” and, thus, enhances overall brain function.

Neurofeedback has served as treatment for a variety of brain

disorders (i.e. migraines, sleep disorders, seizures, attention

deficit, panic attacks and other anxiety-based disorders). However, beyond that, it has also served to enhance mental agility and physical performance and is now being used by NASA, the Air Force and athletes around the world for peak performance training. This past

year, the Canadian freestyle skiing team signed on for bio/neurofeedback training. Perhaps it is not a mystery that Canada

was the No. 1 gold medal winner of the 2010 Winter Olympics. In 2006, the Italian soccer team received bio/neurofeedback training and, subsequently, won the World Cup.

Neurofeedback training is now readily available via local neurologists, psychologists and clinicians. So what are you waiting for? Get out there and train that brain!

R. Josefina “Josie” Blanco, Psy.D. MDGLCC Member 305.785.6610

Miami’s most energetic, beyond-the-ordinary venue dedicated to pumping and pampering your external and

internal selves to their utmost best. Vibrating with color and sound, David Barton’s exclusive Miami flagship gym and spa has not only the largest gym floor in South Beach, with 42,000 square feet of fitness space, including two floors of interactive cardio machines and tons of free weights, it is also the hottest spot to prepare for a night on the town. Enjoy a signature Detox message; a couple’s massage or other rejuvenating treatments in tandem with a body-shaping workout then relax with a cocktail on the spa deck.

David Barton Gym – Gansevoort South MDGLCC Member 2323 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139 305.534.1660 www.DavidBartonGym.com

Flex for Me

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...all train their brains!

The next Clarity edition is The Spiritual Issue, Oct – Dec ’10. E-mail your ideas to Joe Robertson, MDGLCC Clarity Editor, [email protected], and your idea could be the next cover!

Location: Escopazzo Organic Italian Restaurant Model: Jorge Richa Photographer: Silvia Ros

Creative Director: Tana Martin Llinás (All participants are MDGLCC Members)

On The Cover Tell us your ideas for the next cover photograph of the Clarity Business Magazine!

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B.A.:Williams CollegeM.D.: Harvard Medical School.Residency: Wills Eye Hospital.

Fellowship: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.Board Certified: American Board of

Ophthalmology.Member:

-American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

-American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

-American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

John J. Martin, Jr., M.D.325 Alhambra Circle

Coral Gables, Fl 33134305-444-5950

www.johnmartinmd.com

N e c k L a s e r l i p o s u c t i o n

As people age, they frequently develop loose neck skin and fatty deposits under

the chin. Occasionally, this unattractive neck skin condition can develop as early as when people reach their 20s! There is now a new laser assisted liposuction device available to help eliminate the neck fat and tighten the neck skin at the same time. This new laser procedure often eliminates the need for an excision behind the ear to remove excess skin. The laser used for

this revolutionary technique is called the SlimLipo. The SlimLip laser probe is introduced into the neck through a tiny incision with only local anesthesia. The neck fat is then liquefied with the laser, and subsequently removed via liposuction. The laser is then reintroduced into the neck area to help tighten the skin. This new technique will help to create a sharper, younger looking jaw line and neck, with minimal downtime.

Please call us for a complimentary cosmetic consultation. In the office we offer the following services:

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Restylane InjectionsBotoxJuvederm InjectionsPhotorejuvenation with Intense Pulsed LightLaser hair removalLaser vein removalSculptra InjectionsLaser Lipo Necklift

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Some of the tips we share with new and prospective members are:

Set aside at least one day a month to “invest” in your MDGLCC membership (i.e. attend a networker, write an article for Clarity, create an ad for PluggedIN and/or, reach-out directly to other members you believe will bring business opportunities to your door.

Ask to be introduced! As a new member, create a target list of other members you desire to meet. Build a timeline and, create an expectation that the new relationship will be valuable to you both.

Make the market aware of your goods/services – MDGLCC has many outreach products for you to make a positive first impact. The office is happy to work with you on an approach. Better yet, reach out to one of our advertising/PR partners for assistance.

Happy Networking!

MDGLCC Networking 101New members to MDGLCC know from their orientation that a commitment of time is key to getting a return on investment.

For all the networking events and more ways to get involved – GoGayMiami.com


Giancarla Bodoni has quietly led the way in exposing and supporting the South Florida organic farming community, earning numerous accolades, among them one of “The Top Ten Most Important Miami Restaurants of the Decade” (2000 – 2010). In an ever-deepening understanding of our relationship with food and the planet, Giancarla freely explores more radical nutritional practices of vegetarianism, veganism and even “raw food” on her contemporary Italian menu. With vision, commitment and an artistic perspective, she is one of the most respected chefs in South Florida.

Giancarla’s attention has expanded to the ocean. This comes about through her daily interaction with the sea’s food. The responsible sourcing of fish dictates sustainable fishing practices in the wild. In preparing her share of the “catch”, Chef Bodoni has seen the direct effects of pollution evident in the wild animals – and is responding. With energy and awareness, Escopazzo teams up with a fledgling foundation dedicated

to educating children who live on the world’s coasts, creating a personal and experiential connection with the impact of our behavior. The Big Blue & You Foundation and Escopazzo

proudly present a series of educational and epicurean events – Aqua Viva – bringing the world’s oceanic experts to us with the current state and projected future of our water on earth. For more details, please contact

Irene D’Auria at 305.389.0009 or [email protected].

Escopazzo Organic Italian Restaurant MDGLCC Member 1311 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, FL 305.674.9450 www.Escopazzo.com

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Top Tips for Looking Fierce This summer

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The MDGLCC is very proud to have Silvia Ros join the magazine’s team.

Silvia Ros had her first solo photography exhibition, The Art of Boxing, in 2006 at the MIA Gallery. Her piece, Freedom to Love, was featured in Thoughts on Democracy, which is currently touring in the United States as well as internationally. Silvia has been the staff photographer at The Wolfsonian-FIU since 2001 and she is the founder of the National LGBT Visual Documentation Project. Silvia’s portfolio can be viewed at www.SilviaRos.com – contact [email protected] or 305.510.4978.

The cover of this edition of the Clarity Business Magazine is Silvia Ros’ very impressive talent.

Meet the Clarity’s New Photographer

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We are all well aware that Miami real estate has gone through a rough patch. But is it still drowning and can it be revived sooner rather than later? The good news is that sales contracts of both home and condos are up 53% compared to the previous year. Low prices, bulk sales, and foreign buyers have helped to spur the market. The prices of single-family homes are up slightly. Condo prices have continued to decrease, but luxury sales are spiraling up. Miami’s real estate is still very desirable and should become healthier in the near future.

Marjory Dressler, MDGLCC Member Sales Associate, Majestic Properties 305.790.4243 www.DresslerMiami.com

Taking the Pulse of Miami Real Estate

Try a slick ponytail to accentuate your facial features

Beat the heat with a French braid that keeps your hair off your neck

Massage volumizing mousse through freshly washed hair

Use leave in conditioners with UV protection

Go for a bold nail polish, Gel Akyado Nails or Minx

Pamper yourself with a scented Pedicure Spa

Get a glow on by exfoliating your face and body

Protect your skin with a sunscreen

Brazilian technique for waxing is the new trend to reduce the pain and give you a fresh look

Stay on-trend with pink lipstick or chap stick

Foundation is out, tinted moisturizer is in

Cleber Lopes Beauty & Life Institute, MDGLCC Member 330 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables 305.445.3446 or www.CleberLopes.com Providing the best services in hair, makeup, massage, body and facial treatments, waxing, manicure and pedicure.


“ ...thank you again for the recognition last Saturday at the Gala. It was amazing! This was the best MDGLCC Gala ever! It looked like record attendance; the food was great, fantastic auction items (we won 2 of them!) I could go on, but it was truly a special, fun evening.

— Tim Nardi, Morgans Hotel Group


“ Thank you for an incredible evening that neither I nor any of us from SSSF and so many others will ever forget. We are so grateful and inspired by this honor and recognition.” — Robert Loupo,

Exec. Dir. South Schools South Florida

Once in a Blue Moon, a Very Special Evening… The 9th annual MDGLCC™ Gala

Awards Celebration was held

Saturday, June 26, 2010 at

the Hilton Miami Downtown.

Photography by: Dale Stine

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Many diets encourage you to enjoy cottage cheese and broccoli that will

make your mouth water. Or gag.

Eating healthy is important, but you don’t have to sacrifice flavor. Eating smart lets you satisfy your cravings in a balanced and controlled way. Restrictive diets make your weight bounce, which a healthy lifestyle helps you control and maintain your ideal weight. With menus including tiramisu, lime chicken and Asian tilapia salad, South Florida meal delivery services, like Fit2Go, provide delicious gourmet meals that are balanced and nutritionally sound right to your door.

Eating smart can be easy, and most of all, delicious.

Cesar Quintero, MDGLCC Member Fit2Go [email protected] www.Fit2GoMeal.com or 305.718.3858

say no to DietsEaT sMarT

Fight the temptation

HOTBOX

As with any couple, you and your partner want to create a retirement plan that you can both enjoy. However, you face additional challenges when some income planning options, such as guarantees from variable annuities, are

not available to same-sex couples. Fortunately, now there is an investment vehicle that does just this. Please contact Michael Wallman, Chamber member for over 10 years, for details.

Michael S. Wallman, MDGLCC Member Financial Planner Wallman Financial Group 305.374.2134 [email protected] www.wallmanfinancialgroup.com

Create A Lifetime of Income For You and Your Partner

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...check out the hottest shopping destination in Miami! Babalu Miami is all about casual luxury, world-class amenities and the captivating lifestyle that extends far beyond our local borders.

Stop in and meet owners Gregory D. Melvin and Paolo Ambu.

Babalu Miami, MDGLCC Member 1111 Lincoln Road 305.831.4984 www.BabaluMiami.com

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connect. Explore. Taste.Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with IGLTA (The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association) and the Miami Beach Convention Center proudly present Explore / EXPO ’10 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

During the evening... Taste of Miami is a VIP Fundraiser to benefit the MDGLCC™ Foundation Scholarship Program supporting area youth. This event will feature taste samplings from the ultra-creative MDGLCC™ member restaurants plus stylish Grey Goose Vodka Lounge. Tickets are $45 in advance / $60 at the door. Please RSVP to 305.673.4440.

Taste of Miami, 5pm – 8pm

During the day... MDGLCC™’s 3rd Annual Explore / EXPO is a business expo for the South Florida community, gay and allied, where companies can showcase their products and services while interacting with hundreds of fellow exhibitors. To reserve your booth, call 305.673.4440. Explore / EXPO is free and open to the public. The Miami Beach Convention Center is conveniently located at 1901 Convention Center Drive, Hall C, Miami Beach, FL 33139.

Explore / EXPO, Noon – 5pm

Enjoy A Day With MDGLCC™ and its Members!


HOTBOX

Account Types: Everyone should start with an ordinary savings account where you maintain enough cash to cover both anticipated and unanticipated needs. Three to six months of living expenses is a reasonable target.

The second step is to review your retirement plan at work. Many advisors recommend that you only contribute as much as is necessary to qualify for matching contributions (free money) if your employer offers this benefit. That’s because most of these plans lack liquidity, charge high management fees and are taxed at high ordinary income tax rates when you cash

out during your retirement years.

The next place to park your investment dollars is a Roth IRA if you qualify or a traditional IRA if you don’t. Roth IRAs grow tax-free (as opposed to tax-deferred). Beginning in 2010, traditional IRAs can be converted to Roth IRAs regardless of your income level. Roth IRAs are the greatest gift Congress ever gave to taxpayers. Don’t pass them up!

Amounts saved and invested beyond your savings account, retirement plan at work, and your IRA should be directed to a regular brokerage account. These offer greater liquidity and certain tax benefits when compared

to most retirement accounts. Qualified dividends and capital gains in these accounts are taxed at lower long term capital gains tax rates, often more than offsetting the tax deferral benefit offered by most retirement plans

Investment Choices: Diversify your investments in these accounts with a broad mix of mutual funds, index funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Be sure to include a wide variety of asset classes. Include domestic and foreign stocks, bonds and real estate, as well as other asset classes such as commodities (like oil, food, basic materials and gold). The real estate and commodity categories offer protection from the silent thief of inflation by preserving purchasing power even when the government prints too much money.

How much to invest in each asset class is highly subjective with no two people holding the same opinion. Just be sure to include a meaningful percentage in each asset class to obtain the full risk-reducing benefit of diversification. You

can accomplish this by purchasing a wide variety of low cost and tax efficient index funds or ETFs. Avoid traditional mutual funds with sales loads, high management fees and unexpected tax consequences caused by frequent trading and investment turnover within the funds. Websites like morningstar.com can help you avoid these traps. Seek out professionals who adhere to a fiduciary standard and are legally required to put your interests first. Ask your advisor for full disclosure on how he or she is compensated. Avoid those whose compensation is contingent on the sale of overly complicated and expensive insurance products, annuities or proprietary mutual funds. For more information on how to find a fiduciary advisor, visit napfa.org.

William R Neubauer, MBA, CFP®

MDGLCC Member Certified Financial Planner™ Comprehensive Money Management 535 Vilabella Ave., Coral Gables, FL 33146 305.662.7757 ComprehensiveMoney.com

Financial Check-Up

These are difficult times. Even those with good jobs are worried. Having a sound investment plan is more important today than it’s ever been. That begins by determining the best account types for your needs as well as smart investment choices to maintain in those accounts.

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Check out the NGLCC website at www.nglcc.org for programs and initiatives.

National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce® 1612 U Street NW, Suite 408 Washington, DC 20009 202.234.9181

America’s LGBT Chamber™

NGLCC Buzz


The Voice of LGBT Business & its Allies in Miami-Dade

1130 Washington Avenue 1st Floor North Miami Beach, FL 33139 [email protected] T 305.673.4440 F 305.673.8883

Visit www.GoGayMiami.com for membership information, what’s happening and archived issues of Clarity Business Magazine.

Clarity Business Magazine is a quarterly publication of the MDGLCC. Each issue has a theme with a feature article, as well as subsequent information relevant to current interests and activities. Content is provided by members and from a unique perspective of the community. Acceptance of articles is based on availability.

Steven N. Adkins President / CEO

Jorge Richa Marketing / Program Director

Michael Vita Secretary / Treasurer

Michael Aller Board Member

George Neary Board Member

Heather Davis Moderator, Sandpiper Business Builders Breakfast – Miami Beach

Laura Steckler Moderator, Business Builders Luncheon – West Side

Michael Wallman Moderator, Business Builders Luncheon – Downtown

Gregg Pizzi Moderator, Business Builders Luncheon – Upper East Side

Madeleine Paredes Web Master

Stivaly Arenas FIU Student Intern

Organizational Listings

Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce

Joe Robertson Clarity Business Magazine, Editor [email protected]

Tana Martin Llinás Clarity Business Magazine, Designer

Chamber Member-to-Member Discount ProgramMDGLCC Members offer some great discounts and

specials – visit GoGayMiami.com for a complete listing. This is a free benefit for Chamber Members. And this is a

great way to spur additional sales. For more information, feel free to call the Chamber’s office at 305.673.4440.

shop @ the Dot

MDGLCC is the largest not-for-profit corporation in the county for gay and lesbian businesses. With membership on the rise, the Chamber’s mission is to promote a unified and thriving LGBT and LGBT-friendly business and professional community throughout the County. The Chamber’s goals are to promote networking within the existing gay and gay-friendly business and professional community; to promote business opportunities for Chamber members; to promote Miami and Miami Beach as a year-round, gay and gay-friendly tourist destinations; to provide resources for our members; and to provide outreach from our community to other organizations.

about the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian chamber of commerce

As a community chamber (versus a civic chamber), we encourage both our gay and gay-friendly family to support those who support us. One of the benefits of membership in MDGLCC is the knowledge that a $6 billion local LGBT market searches our roster of members first when making purchase decisions about goods and services. With a list of over 400 companies comprising our membership, more likely than not you will find what you are looking for.

As corporate America looks to diversify its revenue stream, the LGBT market is increasingly being looked to for growth. The best way we can make the greatest impact is to speak with our pocketbooks and use Chamber Members whenever possible. So, think SOMA and Support Our Members Always!

Support Our Members Always

Member Testimonial

Thanks Steve, it is always great to meet new people in the community!”

Bob Balsam General Manager, Miami Beach Convention Center

Visit www.GoGayMiami.com

for the calendar of networking events.Join us!

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