Issue 61 - August 8

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The Melbourne Regional Chamber is pleased to announce the 6th Annual Valor Awards to be held Wednesday, August 20 at the Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront.  The Valor Awards honor Brevard County's Military, Police, Fire & Rescue Personnel for acts of extraordinary valor. 

We thank our presenting sponsors Walmart and Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, as well as Biotest Plasma CenterCoastal Health Systems of Brevard, Berman Hopkins Wright & LaHam CPAs, City of Melbourne, WCN Interactive, Everything Brevard, Space Coast Daily and 98.5 The Beach for their support.

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Wednesday, August 27, 2014
8:00am-10:00am
Employment Law Workshop
“Starting Off on the Right Foot, Staying in Step Along the Way” charts the many federal, state and local employment laws and their impacts so that businesses of all sizes (and ages) may assess – and limit - their risks. All attendees receive a booklet with valuable information. CEUs available**.
Workshop provided at no cost.
Location: Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida
1005 E Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne Florida 32901
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Registration is required as space is limited.


Thursday, August 28th - 8:00AM-9:30AM
Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place -
200 Rialto Place, Melbourne

The Chamber's Government Affairs Committee invites you to attend the City Managers Community Connection Breakfast on Thursday, August 28th.

Get plugged-in to what's happening with your city management and share your views with guest City Managers; Sue Hann from Palm Bay, Mike McNees from Melbourne and Scott Morgan from West Melbourne. The cost is $18 for Chamber members, $25 non-members, and $30 at the door.

This event is sponsored by: 

 

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Presents
Applying For Small Business Financing

Friday, August 29 from 12noon to 1PM
Peggy Crooks, Vice President & Relationship Manager at TD Bank and Patricia Simpson from Florida Small Business Development Center at Eastern Florida State College will speak at this hour-long session held at the Melbourne Regional Chamber. The discussion will focus on what a potential borrower should know and understanding the 5c's to credit. 

The public is welcome to attend this free event. Lunch will be provided by TD Bank.
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Calling All Vets & Captains! September 6th

The Chamber's Veterans Resource Committee has joined with the City of Palm Bay and Bass Pro Shops to present the inaugural Stick Marsh Veterans Bass Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the famous Stick Marsh. There are still spots available for vets and boat captains to participate in the tournament. Afterwards, Bass Pro Shops will host an Awards BBQ, open to the public.

If you're a vet or boat captain, and you'd like to spend a day on the marsh fishing for bass, contact 
 Justin@MelbourneRegionalChamber.com

Many thanks to our presenting sponsor Allen & Company Investments.   Thanks also to FPL, The Broken Barrel TavernGray|Robinson - Attorneys at Law, Wuesthoff Health System, Publix, Jersey Mike's Subs, Wellcare Health Plans,Windemere Inn by the Sea,  Woods Insurance, and Courtyard by Marriott & Residence Inn for their support. 

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The Bass Challenge Starter Event -September 5th!

Boogie Woogie Veterans Show With Company B
The Veterans celebration begins Friday, September 5th from 7 to 9PM at the Henegar Center for Performing Arts in Downtown Melbourne. Here, veterans and civilians will be transported back to the 1940's with Company B, the Andrews Sisters Musical Tribute Act.

Presented by the Melbourne Regional Chamber's Veteran Resource Committee with the City of Melbourne as proud host, this event is your chance to salute a veteran for his/her service. Tickets are $25 for the public and free for veterans. We are asking the public to purchase an extra ticket (or 2) so that a veteran of the armed forces may enjoy the show for free. 


Tickets are available at  www.Henegar.org


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Grand Opening Celebration for Millefiori Skin Care

Friday, August 1st  - The Melbourne Regional Chamber clelbrated the Grand Opening of Millefiori Medical Skin Rejuvenation, located downtown Melbourne at 833 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901.  www.millefioriskincare.com 
Grand Opening for Aire Serv Air Conditioning

Wednesday, August 6th - Aire Serv celebrated its Grand Opening at 3700 N. Harbor City Blvd, Suite 2E, Melbourne, FL 32935 (located on U.S. 1 between Parkway and Post Roads). For more information, please contact aireservmelbourne@gmail.com.

Member News

Alliance Title Offers Facebook Training for Realtors®

As part of their “Supporting Your Success” campaign, Alliance Title Insurance Agency has teamed up with Social Marketing Nut, Inc. to add Facebook training classes to their very popular Breakfast & Learn series of one-hour classes for real estate professionals.
 
Social Marketing Nut, Heather Holliday, presents information that promises to help Realtors® close five more deals by making Facebook work for them by explaining how to enhance your personal profile, then progressing on to business page topics like how to schedule a post and the power of Facebook ads.  

The one-hour classes on Thursday, August 14 are at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM at 10 S. Harbor City Blvd in Melbourne.  They are free to local real estate professionals but reservations are required.  Reserve your place by emailing debbie@alliancetitlefl.com or call/text (321) 412-4784.  Private classes may be arranged for large groups.  

Havana Nights to Benefit Youth Orchestra
BSYO fundraiser with Latin twist features dinner, dancing, auction

The Brevard Symphony Youth Orchestra will host "Havana Nights," an evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing and more on Saturday, August 16th at 6:00 PM at the Cocoa Beach Country Club, 5000 Tom Warriner Boulevard, Cocoa Beach, 32931.  The evening fundraiser with a Latin twist will feature a cash bar, Cuban cuisine by Renaissance Catering, dance music by DJ Yves and a silent auction.  Tickets are $75 per person, available on the Brevard Symphony Youth Orchestra website at www.BSYO.us or by calling 321-216-7804.  All proceeds will benefit the organization's three youth orchestras.
 
Brevard Symphony Youth Orchestra Executive Director, Lourdes Quintero is expecting a good turnout for the Havana Nights fundraiser.  
“We have been so delighted with the number of people who want to help the BSYO,” said Quintero.  “Folks can come out for a great evening of food, dancing and entertainment, all the while helping us to train the musicians of tomorrow.”

Florida Institute of Technology, I.C.F. Executive Coaching Training Certification
Continuing Education at Florida Tech and the Center for Executive Coaching are teaming up to offer a special 4-day, ICF-approved training program that certifies you as an executive & leadership coach. The program has been approved as an Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP) with the International Coach Federation (ICF). ICF approval assures that major organizations from around the world will recognize your Certification. This training will take place from September 11 through September 14 at the Hilton Oceanfront in Melbourne Beach.
 
The Center for Executive Coaching is one of the leading coach training centers in the world. It is known for results-driven methods that improve performance for managers, executives, and entrepreneurs. You will be trained by founder and director Andrew Neitlich, who received his MBA from Harvard Business School, has a full executive coaching practice and is an author of multiple books about executive leadership and coaching.
http://www.fit.edu/continuing-ed/coachingexec.php

Preparing For a Storm:
A Guide for Your Business

With storm season upon us, Florida Power & Light has compiled an informative tip sheet to help businesses safely and properly prepare before, during and after a storm. Below is a guide that we hope will help get you started:
 
Plan ahead:
  • Ensure your employees’ contact information is up-to- date and that you have a plan in place to communicate after the storm passes
  • Determine if your business is in a flood and/or evacuation zone and review evacuation routes; identify an emergency temporary site
  • Identify what you need to secure your building or office
  • Review your insurance coverage, photograph or videotape your building or office – inside and out
Before a storm:
·         Gather supplies to secure the exterior of your office and protect interior furniture
·         Fully charge all portable electronics
·         Make multiple back-ups of computer files and data, and store records off premises
·         Record a special voice message informing employees and customers the status of company operations
·         Close your offices with sufficient time to allow employees to secure their own homes; inform clients that you’re closing early and when you plan to reopen
 
After a storm:
  • Watch for downed power lines. Call 911 or FPL at 1-800-4OUTAGE to report fallen power lines that present a clear and imminent danger to you or others. Do not attempt to touch any electrical power lines, always assume that every power line is energized.
  • Stay connected with us, report an outage and get updates at www.fpl.com, which is also accessible with mobile devices.
  • In case of interior water damage, immediately turn off your circuit breakers, disconnect all electrical appliances and turn off all wall switches. Remember, never stand in water while operating switches or unplugging any electrical device
  • If you use a portable generator, read and follow all the manufacturer’s instructions and safety guidelines.  
For more storm and safety tips, visit us www.FPL.com/storm


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