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September Diamond Members
Diamond Members 20+ years of membership renewing in the month of September. Congratulations on your success and thank you for your longstanding support!
AMIkids Space Coast, Inc., 20
CCCS Computer Services, 20
Wuesthoff Health System, Inc., 20
Wiginton Fire Systems, Inc., 22
Brevard Achievement Center, 23
Brunswick Harbour Lanes, 26
Beyond & Back Travel, 27
Palm Bay High School, 30
Alpizar Law, LLC, 31
East Coast Lumber & Supply Company, 46
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Chamber Events
Register by Monday for the Early Bird Discount!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 | 7:15-9:00AM
The State of Brevard County
Join us for breakfast and get informed on the latest happenings in Brevard County government. This month's breakfast features reports from County Commissioners from all five districts, as well as an update from the County Manager.
Come meet with local business and community leaders and welcome the Chamber's newest members!
Early Bird Reservation Deadline is Monday, Sept. 28, 5:00PM - $20.00 for members.
After Sept. 28 - $25.00 for members. $35 Non-members.
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Sponsored by:
Thursday, October 8 from 7:30AM - 9:00AM
Topic: The State of Veterans Affairs in Central Florida
Join us as speakers from 3 different Veterans organizations give updates on Veterans health, employment and affairs of primary concern to veterans in Brevard County and Central Florida.
Panel of Speakers: Donn Weaver - Chairman, Brevard Veteran’s Council; Ellamay “Annie” Artis, CESP - Veteran Community Employment Coordinator, Orlando VA Medical Center; Emily Callahan Cail, M.S.W. - Veterans Outreach Specialist, Veterans Health Administration.
Special Guest Speaker: Retired Army Maj. Gen. John Cleland of Melbourne, selected for the inaugural class of the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame in 2013. Cleland served on the Army General Staff and the Joint Staff, and served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
$12 to Active Duty, Retired and Veterans with ID card or DD214 | $18 All Others
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Sponsored By:
Thursday, October 8 from 6:00PM - 9:00PM
TechNovation Awards Banquet
Finalists will be selected by a distinguished panel of judges and honored in front of hundreds at this exciting kick-off awards banquet. Location: Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront, 3003 Highway A1A, Melbourne, FL 32903
For reservations please CLICK HERE
Presenting Sponsor: Florida Institute of Technology
Reception Sponsor: PNC Bank
CLICK HERE FOR NOMINATION FORMS (Nominations must be submitted by Oct. 1)
Friday, October 9 from 9:00AM - 4:00PM
TechXpo
The Florida TechXpo is an exposition of the technology and innovations created by 100 technology and manufacturing companies throughout Florida. Location: Eastern Florida State College Aviation Center, Melbourne International Airport, 640 Harry Sutton Road, Melbourne, FL
For reservations please CLICK HERE
Premier Sponsors: Rapid Prototyping Services, LLC
Thales Embraer
Friday, October 9 from 11:45AM - 1:30PM
TechXpo VIP Luncheon
Location: Melbourne International Airport, 1 Air Terminal Place, Melbourne, FL 32901
Keynote speaker: Greg Donovan, Executive Director, Melbourne International Airport
Topic: "Tomorrow's Technology, Today"
Tickets: $35 (includes admission to TechXpo exhibit hall)
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Sponsored by: Berman Hopkins Wright & Laham, LLP
Melbourne International Airport
Hosted by: Eastern Florida State College
Wednesday, October 14 from 5:30 - 7:30PM
NETWORK BUILDING SOCIAL
Join the Chamber’s young professional group, ENGAGE Professionals, for an evening of food, fun and networking. Meet us at the tiki area and enjoy some fantastic apps. As always, the fresh drinks that Main Street Pub is known for will be in full effect. Please rsvp by Monday, October 12 to facebook.com/ENGAGEpros
Main Street Pub - 705 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20th | 8:30AM - 9:30AM
Join the Women of Excellence
Baer's Furniture located at 4260 W. New Haven Ave. Melbourne, FL 32904.
Sponsored by Health First. Doors open at 7:45AM! For more information, please contact Naomi Penney, Information & Project Administrator at 321-724-5400.
COMPLIMENTARY to Melbourne Chamber Members or
$15 for Potential Members
Sponsored by:
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Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015
The Chamber's Veterans Resource Committee has once again joined with the City of Palm Bay and Bass Pro Shops to present the second annual Stick Marsh Veterans Bass Challenge on Saturday, November 14 at the famous Stick Marsh.
If you're a veteran or boat captain, and you'd like to spend a day on the marsh fishing for bass, contact Justin@MelbourneRegionalChamber.com
Thanks again to our presenting sponsor Allen & Company Investments as well as SNHU.org, FPL, AT&T, Gray|Robinson - Attorneys at Law, BB&T, Jersey Mike's Subs, Twin Rivers Insurance, ebay enterprises, Tuckaway Shores, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Crown Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront, Masters Clothier, and American Legion Post 117.
CLICK HERE FOR SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES
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Want your share of prizes valued at $1,000,000?
Get your application in for the Bright House Networks Regional Business Awards.
Bright House is proud to team up with local Chambers to recognize outstanding companies and their success at the Bright House Networks Regional Business Awards. Working to connect the business communities of Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia counties, the Regional Business Awards represent our commitment to community and our dedication to those who help build it.
Awards categories:
Small business (5-25 employees), Medium business (26-100 employees), Large businesses (101-500 employees), Start-Up (1-3 yrs in business)
Prizes valued at $1,000,000 in:
Commercial TV Production | Air Time | Customer Newsletter | Cash
Don’t delay! Get your company’s application in by 5pm, October 23, 2015! We encourage you to go to brighthouse.com/RBA or contact your Chamber for details, full rules, and how to enter.
Then join us and fellow business owners for networking and celebration at the Awards Gala on Friday, March 11, 2016, 6pm at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
The chamber is looking for a few members who would be interested in judging applications for the Bright House Networks Regional Business Awards. If interested, please contact Chuck Galy at 321-724-5400 ext. 230 or at chuck@melbourneregionalchamber.com Thank you.
Ribbon Cuttings
9/29
weVENTURE Satellite Office Ribbon Cutting in Rockledge
Tuesday | 4:00PM - 5:30PM | Cut time: 4:45AM
Joint ribbon cutting with the Cocoa Beach Chamber and the Melbourne Regional Chamber. weVENTURE's new satellite office is at CareerSource Brevard Rockledge Career Center at 295 Barnes Blvd., Rockledge. Guest speakers: Dr. Dwayne McCay, Dr. Anthony Cantanese and Captain Winston Scott.
10/1
Grand Re-Opening & 21st Anniversary of the Chandlery
Thursday | 4:30PM - 6:30PM | Cut time: 5:00PM
Raffles, Giveaways, Space Coast Photo Booth, Food & Libations by Parties With A Purpose. Masquerade Party at 5:00PM, with glow sticks and all kinds of fun. The Chandlery has been Brevard's complete candle shop since 1994. The Chandlery's new location is at 806 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne.
10/12
Grand Opening of Burger 21 in Viera
Monday | 10:30AM-11:00AM | Cut time: 10:45AM
Location: 7171 Lake Andrew Dr., Suite 102, Melbourne
First 100 guests will receive a swag bag and one lucky winner will receive free 21 burgers for a year!
10/16
Ribbon Cutting and Open House for Physical Therapy Professionals
Friday | 4:00PM-6:00PM | Cut time: 4:30PM
Location: 470 Malabar Road, Suite 102, Palm Bay
Refreshments served. For more information, please visit www.ptprofessionals.net
Member News
The Salon Professional Academy Declares War on Hunger
The Salon Professional Academy in Melbourne Square Mall has declared “War on Hunger” and has partnered with The Children’s Hunger Project to help feed kids at risk of hunger. Owner Kristen Kohl has outlined a program in which the public can help address the hunger problem.
On Sunday, September 27, the academy will have special fundraising efforts to help support feeding hungry children. According to Ms. Kohl, “For just a $10 donation anyone can proudly show their support with an orange “thumbie” as we put orange nail polish on your thumb. For $150 you can sponsor a child and make sure they get a package of food each weekend during the entire school year.”
Donors will be invited to share a “selfie” on social media with their “orange thumbie” while showing their charitable act for hunger awareness. 100% of all funds raised will go directly to food that will be distributed by The Children’s Hunger Project. The Salon Professional Academy in the Melbourne Mall is a 10,000 sq. ft. Cosmetology school that is certified by Redken. Learn more about The Salon Professional Academy - Melbourne www.tspamelbourne.com
3rd Annual "Dude Looks Like a Lady" Benefits Women's Center
Date and Time: October 2nd at 6PM
Location: Radisson at the Port (8701 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920)
Price: $75
Back by popular demand, the Women's Center North and South Guilds present the 3rd annual "Dude Looks Like a Lady" in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month - in honor of HER. Join Brevard County’s most prominent men as they transform into their favorite female celebrities and take to the stage to strut their stuff; all while raising money & awareness to eliminate domestic violence and its effects in Brevard County.
For tickets or more information please call 321-242-3110 or visit WomensCenter.net
Eau Gallie Arts District Celebrates Oct. 2 First Friday -- EEK-GAD!
The Eau Gallie Arts District Main Street (EGAD!) celebrates EEK-GAD! on First Friday October 2, from 6:30-9:30pm. Wear a costume if you wish and enjoy live music in the band shell from PINCH. Arts and crafts vendors will be in Eau Gallie Square. Stroll historic Highland Avenue to see special exhibits happening in the galleries or dine in a restaurant. Enjoy beer, wine and kick off Halloween and autumn. This event is free and open to the public. Bring the gang down and enjoy Friday night in EGAD!
Public parking is on Highland Avenue, the city lot on Guava Ave and St. Clair Street, and on Pineapple Avenue between Montreal Ave and Eau Gallie Boulevard.
For more information about EGAD, please visit our web site--www.eaugalliearts.com.
Craft Brewery and Distillery Coming to Titusville
The Brix Project, a spinoff of Playalinda Brewing Co., will meet product demand and future growth.
Playalinda Brewing Company announced plans to expand craft brewing operations and introduce distilled spirits production in an existing 16,000 SF facility on U.S. 1 in Titusville. The expanded operations known at The Brix Project, once complete, will oversee production of upwards of 30,000 barrels annually making it the second largest craft brewery in a 120 mile radius.
The new operation is expected to add 23 jobs and have an expected capital investment of $3.65M in equipment purchase and facility renovations. Construction and design of the facility located at 5220 S. Washington Ave, Titusville, will be led by RUSH Construction and Eleven 18 Architecture. For career opportunities visit www.employflorida.org.
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