Issue 88 - March 20

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March Diamond Members

Diamond Members 20+ years of membership renewing in the month of March. Congratulations on your success and thank you for your longstanding support !

Windemere Inn by the Sea 20 (newly awarded)
Brevard Business News 21
Cassel’s Garage 21
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 23
Community Credit Union 24
Melbourne Greyhound Park 24
Keiser University 26
AAA / Auto Club South 27
Coastal Mitsubishi/Coastal Hyundai 27
MH Williams Construction Group, Inc. 27
Turtle Run Oceanfront Vacation Rentals 27
Hoffman Rentals 28
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida 29
Carr, Riggs & Ingram 31
South Brevard Sharing Center 33
PNC Bank 34
Great Southeast Flooring America 36
Joyal Construction 36
Glover Oil Company 44
Satellite Family Dentistry 44
The Salvation Army 44
Meehan's Office Products 48

Chamber Events


 
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 - 11:45-1:00PM
Melbourne Regional Chamber Auditorium
1005 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901

Speaker Instructor - Bonnie McKee 
Do you know your ribbon cutting ABCs? Join us Wednesday, March 25th for a special ‘R.I.B.B.O.N. Cutting Workshop,’ part of the Melbourne Regional Chamber’s ‘Grow Your Business’ series. Bonnie McKee, event producer extraordinaire of Designing Premier Events & Weddings will give expert training on how to make the most of your Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening. Space is limited, so be sure to register early for this informative special event.

FREE to Chamber Members, $25 Non-Members

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CLICK HERE TO VIEW FLYER


Join us March 25th at 5PM at the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne for the Melbourne Regional Chamber’s CVB Meet & Greet. Come and meet Keith Winston, executive director of the Brevard Zoo. Mr. Winston will talk about how tourism impacts the zoo and how the zoo impacts Space Coast tourism.

Melbourne CVB Members: No charge
Chamber Members: $5.00
Non-Chamber Members: $10.00


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APRIL 2, 7:15-9:00AM
Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place
200 Rialto Place, Melbourne, FL 32901

On the Defense Against Cyber Attacks
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: John G. Grimes
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration (ASD NII) / Department of Defense Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Come meet with local business and community leaders and welcome the Chamber's newest members!


Early Bird Reservation Deadline is Monday, March 30, 5:00PM - $20.00 for members.
After March 30 - $25.00 for members. $35 Non-members.

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Sponsored by:

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
7:30-9:00AM


Featuring Guest Speaker:
Commander Dan O’Shea
Topic: The Odyssey - “The War of the Homecoming”

Challenges our Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are facing after more than a decade of war.
$12 to Active Duty, Retired and Veterans with ID card or DD214 | $18 All Others 
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Sponsored By:

FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 17

SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE TODAY!
This unique event is a 50 hole golf marathon that will be played at the Award Winning Duran Golf Club Par 3 Golf Course during the evening hours (under the lights) on Friday, April 17th, 2015. The purpose of this event is to help support the ongoing efforts of the Melbourne Regional Chamber, and 24 different charities, non-profits, or programs within Brevard County. Click Here and Register to donate to the player/charity of your choice! Donations will be accepted until April 30th.

Hole Sponsors, Table Vendors & Food Vendors Wanted - CLICK HERE

TUESDAY, APRIL 21

5:00PM-7:00PM

AT

30 Tradewinds Drive, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937

Cost: $5 for members
$20 for non-members


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THURSDAY, MAY 21 - 6:00-9:00PM



Sponsorship Opportunities:
Your company can be a part of the Women of Excellence Awards Banquet hosted by the Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida where we recognize chamber women in the community for their dedication and commitment to excellence.  This year’s Black & White Ball will be held Thursday, May 21st at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place from 6PM – 9PM.  All WE Award nominees will be recognized and two outstanding women will be presented with the prestigious 2015 Award of Excellence.  
CLICK HERE FOR A SPONSORSHIP FORM
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Ribbon Cuttings

3/23
Tropical Smoothie Ribbon Cutting
Monday, 11:00AM-2:00PM
Join the Melbourne Regional Chamber and Tropical Smootie for a ribbon cutting featuring giveways, refreshments, and 98.5 the Beach remote. Location: 660 East Eau Gallie Blvd., #102, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937

 

4/10
Florida Health Care Plans
Grand Opening Celebration & Ribbon Cutting

Friday, 8:00AM-10:00AM
Location: 785 N. Wickham Road, Suite 104, Melbourne, FL 32935

Member News

The Children's Hunger Project
Jersey Mike's Subs Day of Giving
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25th
Jersey Mike's Subs will host the 5th Annual "Day of Giving" fundraising campaign on Wednesday, March 25 when 100 percent of the day's sales at the four Jersey Mike's locations will go to The Children's Hunger Project. Be sure to stop by one of the four local Jersey Mike's to help this great organization. Jersey Mike's Subs are located at 1515 Palm Bay Road, 90 W. Hibiscus Blvd., and 1070 N. Wickham Road in Melbourne and 100 5th Ave. in Indialantic.

Century Oaks Senior Living Community HEALTH FAIR
FRIDAY. MARCH 27th
Join Century Oaks for a free Health Fair on Friday, March 27th from 9AM to 2PM. The Health Fair will feature health presentations, hearing screenings, nutrition information, identity theft seminars, elder law, blood pressure, balance, door prizes and more. Century Oaks is located at 4001 Stack Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901

Sunset Moonlight & Music Fundraiser Seeks Sponsors

The Brevard Schools Foundation is seeking sponsors for its upcoming fundraiser, Sunset Moonlight & Music, on Thursday, April 16 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm to benefit the Supply Zone for Teachers. Ambika and Dr. Ravi Palaniyandi have graciously opened their new oceanfront estate to host this event that helps our most vulnerable children and provide the school supplies they need to help them achieve at the highest level possible.

Sponsorships range from $500 to $25,000 and come with corresponding levels of benefits. Individuals or businesses interested in sponsoring should make a commitment as soon as possible in order to receive full recognition. For a complete list of sponsor benefits or to register to attend, please contact Janice Kershaw at Kershaw.Janice@Brevardschools.org or 321-633-1000 ext. 754.


Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®
Are you man enough?
Thursday, April 30th, 5-9PM, Melbourne Auditorium
The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence. Grand Marshall Sheriff Wayne Ivey.

What A Girl Wants
Thursday, April 30th, 5-9PM, Melbourne Auditorium
Chocolate, Shopping, Fashion, Deputies and Firefighters. Featuring 60+ vendors, silent auction, raffles, Sheriff's Deputies vs Firefighters. To benefit Serene Harbor Domestic Violence Center.
Visit www.sereneharbor.org for more information on this and other upcoming events.

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