Issue 65 - September 18

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BRIGHT HOUSE REGIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS
Get your application in by 5PM, September 26th!


The Melbourne Regional Chamber is joining with other local chambers and Bright House Networks to recognize outstanding companies and their success at the Bright House Networks Regional Business Awards.

Prizes valued at $1,000,000 in commercial TV production, air time, a customer newsletter and cash will be awarded in the following categories: Small business (5-25 employees), Medium business (26-100 employees), Large business (101-500 employees) and Start-up (1-3 years in business). Submit your application by 5PM, Friday, September 26 for the awards night to be held Thursday, March 19, 2015.

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TechNovation Award Banquet
Thursday, October 2 from 6:00 - 9:00PM

The TechNovation Awards Banquet will be held at the Hilton Melbourne Beach from 6PM - 9PM sponsored by Embraer. Cost is $60.00. Finalists will be selected by a distinguished panel of judges and honored in front of hundreds at this exciting kick-off awards banquet. Awards will be presented by Congressman Bill Posey, representing Florida’s 8TH District.

Location: Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront, 3003 Highway A1A, Melbourne, FL 32903

For reservations please CLICK HERE
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TechXpo
Friday, October 3 from 9:00AM - 4:00PM

This technology showcase event will be held in conjunction with the Melbourne Air & Space Show and will coincide with Manufacturing Day to recognize the Made in Brevard program.
Location: Midair Production Building, 100 Aerospace Drive, Melbourne, FL 32901

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Better Business Council
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2014 Annual Membership Drive
Consider the following reasons to become a BBC member
BBC Membership identifies your local business as one which holds itself to high ethical business standards and practices. As a member, you will receive priority referrals when consumers call the Better Business Council for the names of reputable businesses offering the products or services you provide. You will also receive a categorical listing on the BBC page of the Chamber Website located at http://www.melbourneregionalchamber.com/better-business-council.htm

 And if you are one of the first twelve to join during our membership drive, you will  receive a Media package from Brevard Business News (BBN), Featuring 4 black & white business card size ads or a $75.00 credit towards a larger ad, also 1-year subscription to the BBN at no charge.  (Publishing dates subject to availability.)   
Click here to see the BBC flyer for additional benefits.


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Member News

Free Educational Seminar Helps Women "Move On"
The Women's Advisory Association is presenting a free educational seminar for women who are widowed or getting divorced called "Moving On."  It will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Space Coast Association of Realtors at 1450 Sarno Road in Melbourne. 

The panel will consist of professionals in the fields of Financial & Estate Planning, Family Law, Real Estate, Child & Adolescent Psychology, and New Life Skills, and will answer questions presented by a moderator, with questions from the audience as time permits. 

Light refreshments will be served and everyone in attendance will be entered in a drawing for one of four gift baskets valued from $100 to $300. RSVP to womenspanel@cfl.rr.com by September 19 for an additional drawing ticket.  Must be present to win.
     
Public Invited to Interior Design Seminar to Mark Opening of New Decorating Den Interiors Franchise in Melbourne
Decorating Den Interiors, the world's largest shop-at-home decorating franchise, is pleased to announce its expansion into Melbourne. Sarah Killion's Grand Opening Seminar will be held on September 25, at Suntree Country Club from 7 to 9 PM.  It will feature a meet and greet with Killion, a design seminar and a door prize raffle. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, visit www.decdens.com/sarahkillion

Health First Women's Wellness Event
Saturday, September 27

Free lectures, information, lunch & learn, prizes and more will be featured at the Health First Women's Wellness Event on Saturday, September 27 from 10 am to 2 pm. This event will be held at the Hilton Rialto located at 200 Rialto Place in Melbourne. Experts will be on hand to answer questions and explain what Health First Women's Services has to offer.

In addition, there will be health & wellness information booths, free physician lectures on a variety of topics, free chair massages, Healthy Sweet Treats cooking demo, and much more.


Visit HFwomen.org for more information


Continental Flambé in Historic DownTown Melbourne Celebrates its 18 year Anniversary
Continental Flambé has been a mainstay in Historic Downtown Melbourne since 1996.  2014 marks its 18th year in business serving fresh farm-to-table, savory continental and fusion cuisine in a casual atmosphere.  Lunch begins at just $8. In addition to single appetizing entrees, a four-course dinner option is offered nightly at a fixed price of $27, and only $25 when you dine early between 5 pm to 6 pm.  Please call (321)768-2445 for reservations.

Monthly wine tastings on the last Friday of every month feature an exquisite five course meal paired with vintages from around the world. Receive $10 off every wine bottle you order with dinner on Monday evenings. Please visit www.ContinentalFlambe.com for more information.
Engineering and Technology Center USA opens on Embraer's Melbourne Campus
For the third time in as many years, a new Embraer facility is at the center of a major grand opening at Melbourne International Airport. Embraer S.A. unveiled its $24.2 million, 75,436-square-foot Engineering and Technology Center USA to the community last week, delivering on the company's commitment to expand its footprint in Brevard County.

This state-of-the-art facility increases Embraer's scope and depth of engineering capacity through 3D Computer Aided Design, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Modeling, 3D Virtual Reality Center, prototype capabilities and sophisticated laboratories and other test equipment.

The company is expected to hire 200 employees by 2016 at an average salary of $70,000 per year in such specialties as Mechanical and Electrical Systems Engineers, Interior Design Engineers, Structural Engineers and Certification Engineers.

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