Issue 94 - May 8

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May Diamond Members

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

Highland Mint, 20
Holiday Inn Viera, 24
TD Bank, NA, 22
Ocean Spray Car Wash, 22
Petals Flowers & Gifts, Inc., 22
Roof Doctor, The, 22
ABEAR Warehouse & Storage, 23
BRPH Architects & Engineers, 28
Paradise Pools & Spa, 29
Cerow & Co. CPA's PA, 32
Brevard Pools, Inc., 36
Eastern Florida State College, 36
Health First, 36
Robert L. Cochran Company, 41
Waste Management, 41
Harris Corporation, 45
Berman Hopkins Wright & LaHam,
CPA's & Assoc., LLP, 46

Chamber Events

 

LUNCH & LEARN | WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 | 11:30-1:00PM
The Business Support Services committee will be hosting their first lunch and learn in the auditorium at the Melbourne Regional Chamber auditorium.

Come listen to presentations by committee members that are geared to assist SCTC members and technology companies large and small with critical business issues we all must face.

General Admission $15.00
SCTC Members $10.00
Lunch is provided. Registration is required.
Networking begins at 11:30 AM
Location: 1005 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901

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QUARTERLY EVENT
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 | 4:00PM - 6:00PM


Join the Melbourne Regional Chamber’s Viera/Suntree Business Council at the Brevard Zoo for a recap of your ideas concerning the Zoo’s future. Hear how the Zoo has considered your comments and what changes are on the horizon.

Location: Brevard Zoo, 8225 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940
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FRIDAY MAY 15th - 3:30-5:00PM

Melbourne Regional Chamber Auditorium
1005 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901

Networking Workshop - Speaker Instructor - Alan Kershaw
Maximize your chamber membership with ‘The Art of Networking,’ a Melbourne Regional Chamber ‘Grow Your Business’ workshop. Speaker/Instructor Alan Kershaw will give expert training on successful networking techniques, building alliances and trust, reaching new customers through leads and referrals, and more. FREE to Chamber Members, $25 Non-Members

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TUESDAY, MAY 19th | 8:30AM - 9:30AM
This month's Women of Excellence meeting will be showcase keynote speaker Winston E. Scott. Capt. Scott will delight & insight us with his personal & professional journey.  Make your reservations now as WE expect this to be a 
SOLD OUT event. Cost is FREE to Melbourne Regional Chamber members and $15.00 for Non Chamber members. A light breakfast will be provided. For more information on the Women of Excellence, please contact naomi@melbourneregionalchamber.com or by phone at 321-724-5400 ext. 238.

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THE FUTURE OF DOWNTOWN MELBOURNE
Meet and Mingle with Downtown Business Owners and Community Leaders




Tuesday, May 19
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

At LEXI Martinis & Tapas
1924 E. New Haven Ave.
Melbourne, FL 32901

FREE ADMISSION THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR


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QUARTERLY EVENT
THURSDAY, MAY 21 | 8:00AM - 9:30PM


Topic: Cybersecurity
Join us for another informative Morning TechTalk as we learn about the many activities in Cybersecurity. FBI Special Agent Bill Tidwell will share what's really happening with hackers and cyber thieves, and some of the precautions we should be taking. He will share highlights of actual cases, without divulging specific information.

Joining Special Agent Tidwell is George Grachis of Maxim 360. George will be discussing the importance of having a Data Governance for company executives, including security awareness and a cyber security plan for the company.

Networking and continental breakfast begins at 8AM
General Admission $10    SCTC Members $5
Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place, 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne, FL 32901

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




Join us for 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.  

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 - 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, May 27th 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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WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 - 5:30-7:30PM

2000 Evans Rd., Melbourne, FL 32904

Join us and bring a few friends as we get together to learn about flair bartending, enjoy some great Free TGIF food and indulge in some great drink specials. A portion of the proceeds that evening will go to United Way's Emerging Leaders Program.

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Ribbon Cuttings

5/7
First Light Home Care
Ribbon Cutting

Thursday, 5:00PM-7:00PM
Actual ribbon cut at 5:30PM. Wine, Hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, great giveaways!
Location: Chamber Auditorium, 1005 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901

5/8
Grand Opening Celebration at Femme Fatale Arms
Friday, 4:30-6:30PM
Please join the Melbourne Regional Chamber on Friday, May 8th at Femme Fatale Arms - inside the central entrance of Rennigers Flea Market, 4835 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne. Hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, drawings. Femme Fatale is a boutique gun store whose primary focus is on women.

5/18
Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the Howard M. Jenkin Medical Foundation
Monday, 12:00Noon-1:00PM
Please join the Melbourne Regional Chamber on Monday, May 18th from 12 PM - 1PM to celebrate this new non-profit organization in Brevard County. The Foundation's eleven Directors, each one an expert in their field, will be in attendance, as will other dignitaries. Food, drink and door prizes will be provided. Event will take place at the Melbourne Chamber located at 1005 E. Strawbridge Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901.

5/20
Grand Opening Celebration and Joint Ribbon Cutting for RE/MAX Aerospace Realty
Wednesday, 5:00-7:00PM
Please join the Melbourne Regional Chamber and the Cocoa Beach Chamber to celebrate the Grand Opening of RE/MAX Aerospace Realty's 3rd location (in Cape Canaveral). 6910 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral. Food, drinks & entertainment provided.

5/22
Soft Opening Ribbon Cutting of Buffalo Wild Wings in Viera
Friday, 10:30AM-11:00AM (Ribbon cutting at 10:45AM)
Buffalo Wild Wings is located at 7191 Lake Andrew Drive, Viera, 32940. For more information, please contact Jim Pettis at (407) 406-1655.

Member News

Health First Hospitals Rated Most Stars in Brevard
Health First is proud to have Brevard’s highest star rated hospitals by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Hospitals throughout the U.S. were evaluated for their quality and patient experience and Health First hospitals were rated with the most stars in Brevard.

Viera Hospital earned a Five Star rating, and Cape Canaveral Hospital four stars. The only five and four star hospitals in Brevard. Viera Hospital was one of only four hospitals in Florida to earn five stars. Health First’s Hospitals, providing quality services, care and exceptional experience for Brevard.

Visit www.health-first.org for more information.

weVENTURE (formerly the Women's Business Center) will be kicking off the next round of Pathways on May 27th in Rockledge
Pathways is the entry-level program in the IGNITE 360 series developed specifically for entrepreneurs in start-up mode, new business owners or professionals that want to get a comprehensive knowledge of business basics. Rather than one-off training topics or seminars that tout theory, Pathways consists of six-modules that take the entrepreneur through personal and business assessments, financial training, sales strategies, marketing methods, and with support and feedback, each participant completes a business plan. It is a cohesive, applied learning experience that equips individuals with the knowledge, skills and resources they need to thrive rather than survive in business. Modules are presented through interactive workshops and participants receive private consultations to further support their development and success. Cost of the program is $600.
http://wbc.fit.edu/about/index.php​

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Brevard Celebrates First Anniversary
Dale Sorensen Real Estate Brevard (DSRE Brevard) is pleased to announce the completion of its first full year of business in Brevard County. In just one year, the company has seen substantial growth both in size of staff and success of sales. The office, just blocks away from the beach, is located at 436 5th Avenue, Indialantic, in the former Danish Interiors Building.

The office now has 38 full time professional real estate agents and a support staff of 4 who are dedicated to the Brevard office only. The company is continuing its growth in Brevard with a planned expansion to their 5,000 square foot property.

Visit Dale Sorensen Real Estate Brevard on-line at www.DaleSorensenBrevard.com, at their offices at 436 5th Avenue, Indialantic, FL 32903 or call them at 321.723.9990

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Rock Paper Simple Adds Director of Awesome
Web agency Rock Paper Simple likes to use the adjective "awesome" to describe the results experienced by its clients. The recent addition of Stephanie Synder as Director of Awesome (Project Manager) indicates a superior level of confidence by the company known for its fresh approach to the business of web design. Snyder will manage and track each new project from start to completion, maintain client contact and implement internal systems. In addition, she will assist with executing maintenance plans for existing websites. Ms. Snyder has five years experience as Project Manager and Media Director for a previous employer and holds a degree in videography from Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. For more information about Stephanie Snyder and Rock Paper Simple, visit  www.RockPaperSimple.com or call (321) 474-7513.  


Stephanie Snyder has joined the staff of Rock Paper Simple web agency as the Director of Awesome.

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