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| 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
This month's Women of Excellence meeting will 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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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 and owner 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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Mid-Year Economic Forecast Breakfast
Thursday, June 11 from 7-9AM
Location: Suntree Country Club, One Country Club Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940
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June 16th - Join us for an Evening of Networking Fun!
The Non Profit Council & the Exchange of the Melbourne Regional Chamber have teamed up to provide you with a luau inspired evening of networking, and "Building Bridges Expo" on Tuesday, June 16th at the International Palms from 4-7 PM.
Hor's d'oeuvres & entertainment will be provided.
Plan to reserve your vendor table NOW by clicking here as this is going to be a well attended event!
Vendor tables are $40 for non profit organizations & $75.00 for other.
General Admission is FREE to the public!
Sponsorships available! For more information, please contact Naomi Penney, Information and Project Adminstrator at 321-724-5400.
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Ribbon Cuttings
5/18
5/20
5/22
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.
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.
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.
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
Celebration of Adoption event joins 11Brevard foster youth with their "forever families"
Eleven children in foster care in Brevard County became members of new families during a “Celebration of Adoption” hosted by Brevard Family Partnership on Friday, May 8, 2015, in the courtroom of Dependency Court Judge, Kelly J. McKibben – Courtroom 4D at the Brevard County Courthouse, in Viera. The children ranged in age from one to seventeen years old. Following the ceremonies, a lunch reception for the newly-formed families was held in the courtroom, hosted by Chick-fil-A of Viera.
During the official, yet festive ceremonial proceedings, each family appeared before Judge McKibben and Brevard Family Partnership’s attorney, and presented the final permanency documents to the court, completing the adoption process. For more information about adopting a child in foster care, please call Brevard Family Partnership at (321) 752-4650 or visit www.heartgallerybrevard.org
During the official, yet festive ceremonial proceedings, each family appeared before Judge McKibben and Brevard Family Partnership’s attorney, and presented the final permanency documents to the court, completing the adoption process. For more information about adopting a child in foster care, please call Brevard Family Partnership at (321) 752-4650 or visit www.heartgallerybrevard.org
Masters Clothier to Host a Trunk Show May 27th
Masters Clothing cordially invites you to their individualized apparal Trunk Show, introducing tailored apparel for ladies (as well as gentlemen). Join them Wednesday, May 27th from 11pm to 5 pm at 1275 South Patrick Drive, Ste. A7 in Satellite Beach, FL 32937.
For directions or an appointment, call Marvin Lesser (321) 431-9063.
For directions or an appointment, call Marvin Lesser (321) 431-9063.
Brevard Republican Executive Committee Lincoln-Reagan Dinner
The Brevard Republican Executive Committee invites you to attend the 2015 Lincoln-Reagan Dinner on Friday, June 5, 6 PM, at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto, 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne, FL 32940 for a lively, fun-filled evening. This year’s theme is “The Right to Bear Arms.” Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey will be Master of Ceremonies, and Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater will be the Keynote Speaker. Congressman Bill Posey has been invited and will attend if he is in town. Other elected officials and candidates have also been invited. Dinner reservations, sponsorships, and program booklet ad information is on the event website: www.2015lincolnreagandinner.info, or call (321) 254-0073.
The Office of the Governor Seeking Applications for Membership on The Early Learning Coalition's Board of Directors
Florida Statute requires that the membership of the Early Learning Coalition’s Board of Directors include three Governor Appointees. At this time, there is one vacancy in this category of membership on the Board of Directors. Applications can be submitted directly to the Office of the Governor through an online application process which can be found at http://www.flgov.com/appointments.
The Early Learning Coalition of Brevard serves 3,700 children a month through
the School Readiness program which provides assistance with the high cost of
quality child care for low- income working families.
For information about the Early Learning Coalition of Brevard, please contact
Sky Beard, Executive Director at (321) 637-1800 Ext. 2010 or
sbeard@elcbrevard.org. Additional information about ELC of Brevard and its
Board of Directors can be found at www.elcbrevard.org.
Thousands of Dollars in Golfing Prizes to be Given Away At Duran Golf Club
Duran Golf Club is celebrating their 10th anniversary from July 1 to July 11, 2015, with specials and events lasting throughout the entire 10 DAYS. It is Duran and Tradewinds’ way of showing appreciation to the guests who truly make it Florida’s exceptional golf and dining experience. If you visit Duran from July 1st to 11th you can expect free golf, free range balls, contests, events, restaurant specials, merchandise specials AND thousands of dollars in give-a-ways! In fact, Duran will be giving away an Annual Signature Program on July 11, 2015.
So visit www.Durangolf.com if you haven’t registered to win. On Saturday, July 11th the course will be adding a complimentary bonus package to the purchase of green fees. This is a golfer’s dream! The package includes unlimited golf for the day, complimentary range balls, goodie bag, complimentary all day Par 3 pass, a return pass to the Par 3, and complimentary lunch & drink tickets. Don’t forget that Duran’s driving range and Par 3 course are open until 9pm, so guests can play all day and night!
Call today to book your tee time at 321-504-7776.
Health First Launches "We Love What We Do" Community Report Video
As Brevard's only not-for-profit integrated health care delivery network, Health First provided more than $119 million of community support to Brevard last year. Learn more in their 2015 Community Report video at HFgivesback.org
The Early Learning Coalition of Brevard serves 3,700 children a month through
the School Readiness program which provides assistance with the high cost of
quality child care for low- income working families.
For information about the Early Learning Coalition of Brevard, please contact
Sky Beard, Executive Director at (321) 637-1800 Ext. 2010 or
sbeard@elcbrevard.org. Additional information about ELC of Brevard and its
Board of Directors can be found at www.elcbrevard.org.
Thousands of Dollars in Golfing Prizes to be Given Away At Duran Golf Club
Duran Golf Club is celebrating their 10th anniversary from July 1 to July 11, 2015, with specials and events lasting throughout the entire 10 DAYS. It is Duran and Tradewinds’ way of showing appreciation to the guests who truly make it Florida’s exceptional golf and dining experience. If you visit Duran from July 1st to 11th you can expect free golf, free range balls, contests, events, restaurant specials, merchandise specials AND thousands of dollars in give-a-ways! In fact, Duran will be giving away an Annual Signature Program on July 11, 2015.
So visit www.Durangolf.com if you haven’t registered to win. On Saturday, July 11th the course will be adding a complimentary bonus package to the purchase of green fees. This is a golfer’s dream! The package includes unlimited golf for the day, complimentary range balls, goodie bag, complimentary all day Par 3 pass, a return pass to the Par 3, and complimentary lunch & drink tickets. Don’t forget that Duran’s driving range and Par 3 course are open until 9pm, so guests can play all day and night!
Call today to book your tee time at 321-504-7776.
Health First Launches "We Love What We Do" Community Report Video
As Brevard's only not-for-profit integrated health care delivery network, Health First provided more than $119 million of community support to Brevard last year. Learn more in their 2015 Community Report video at HFgivesback.org
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