COMTO Week (November 14 – 18, 2022)

This is the time of year in which we highlight the purpose and value of COMTO Membership. Join us for a week of membership and professional development activities at various locations. This year’s activities includes a Youth Symposium to introduce senior high school students to transportation careers. Stay tuned…

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COMTO Transportation Youth Symposium

William Lehman Center 6601 NW 72nd Avenue, Miami

COMTO Miami Chapter will host a Transportation Youth Symposium at the William Lehman Center, 6601 NW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33166 on Saturday, December 3, 2022. The Symposium will bring together high school students (9th – 12th grade), transportation professionals and leaders to discuss opportunities and careers in transportation. Students will engage in interactive activities, tour facilities and meet transportation professionals. Space is limited. Students must register in advance and obtain parental permission. The Symposium will begin at 8:45 am and end approximately at 2:00 pm. Continental breakfast and lunch provided. Students will meet at the Palmetto Metrorail Station at...

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COMTO Black History Month

COMTO Miami Chapter will host its annual Black History Celebration on Thursday, February 16th at the Miami-Dade Central Bus Division Auditorium. The event will include a panel discussion on the National Black History theme from a business perspective, a Junkanoo Band, Singer Lyrica Jada, Dancers: Piece "elements" produced by Insurgent Cultivator, Poet Sunset Jones, D.J. Emmanuel & More! Come enjoy Caribbean cuisine and great networking! The reception starts at 6:00 pm and the program will begin at 6:45 pm. To volunteer, contact Frank Brown at [email protected]. This is a secured parking area and ID is required for entry.

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COMTO Miami Membership Meet & Greet

Miami Airport Station (MIA) 3790 NW 21st Street, Miami, FL, United States

Get to know more about Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) Executive Director Darlene Fernandez, MDX plans, activities and opportunities. Information on COMTO national and local chapter upcoming events and refreshments will be provided. We will also have a presentation from the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) on their new Transportation YOU program.   Take the Metrorail to the Miami Airport Station (MIA) Station and walk south to NW 21st Street to 3790 NW 21st Street, Miami, FL 33142. Join us for an informative and engaging meeting with plenty of networking opportunities. New and potential members welcome. For more information, send an email to [email protected] or...

School Supplies Drive: (Look for the Collection Box)

COMTO Miami will collect School Supplies and monetary donations via CashApp:$comtomiami1986 for underprivileged youth from July 25 - August 11, 2023. For more information contact Celiece Waiters at 754-366-6196 or [email protected] or [email protected].   Dates: July 25 - August 11, 2023 Place:  Rosa Parks Transportation Bldg - 3300 NW 32nd Avenue             SW Central Administration Bldg - 3300 NW 32nd Avenue             Coral Way Transportation Bldg - 2775 SW 74 Avenue             Northeast Transportation Bldg - 360 NE 185 Street            ...

New Member Orientation Welcome Mixer

Central Administration Bldg., 3rd Floor Conference Room 3300 NW 32nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United States

Join us on Thursday, July 27th at 6:00 PM for New Member Orientation. The meeting is open to ALL members, New, Current and Prospective Members. Come and network with your peers while getting an update on both COMTO National and Chapter activities. For more information contact Cindy Labranche at 786-303-2877. Note: Florida ID Required to access Parking & Building

COMTO Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Miami International Airport North Terminal Auditorium

COMTO Miami will recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. Every year, from September 15 to October 15, the US celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. This is an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of the Hispanic community to the country. The 2023 theme is “Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America.”. Join us for a fun-filled luncheon with food, entertainment by the Miami Gold Mariachi band, and music by DJ Emmanuel as we celebrate the rich heritage and many accomplishments of Hispanics in Transportation. The event will be held at the...

2023 Charles George Scholarship Golf Tournament

Jacaranda Golf Course (West) 9200 West Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL, United States

Join us on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Jacaranda Golf Club, located at 9200 West Broward Blvd. in Plantation, Florida for the COMTO Miami Charles George Scholarship Golf Tournament. The Tournament is Scramble format. Registration starts at 7:00 am and Shotgun starts at 8:00 am. Cost is $175 / player of $600 / team. The cost for the Scholarship Luncheon is $60 per person. For registration and more information, contact William Texidor at 786-516-1118. The Tournament continues to be a means of assisting students (sometimes first generational) to pursue a degree. The chapter named its tournament after its Founder,...

Membership Meet & Greet

Golden Glades Interchange 16000 NW 7th Avenue, Florida

Multi-modal meeting and discussion on transportation growth and opportunities. Meeting will be held at 16000 NW 7th Avenue, 33189 (Golden Glades Interchange) at 6:30 PM. More information coming...

Air, Land & Sea: Partners in Transportation Business Engagement Symposium

The Air, Land & Sea Symposium will bring Small Minority-owned and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) interested in doing business with Miami-Dade County (MDC) together with the transportation leaders of MDC and companies from the private sector to discuss MDC transportation project opportunities. The symposium will include informative and interactive matching sessions by transportation mode in which the small minority-owned business members will engage with project leaders and administrators to ensure project readiness. Participants include the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, Department of Transportation & Public Works, Port Miami and Greater Miami Expressway Agency.