Issue 115 - October 1

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October Diamond Members

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

PIP Printing, 20
Janes, Dinho and O’keefe, 21
City of Melbourne, 21
The Haven for Children, 21
Children’s Home Society of Florida, 23
Climatic Refrigeration & A/C, 24
Especially for Children/Indian Harbour Montessori, 24
Melbourne Art Festival, Inc., 24
Buena Vida Estates, 25
Thomas J. Kasica, CPA, 25
Rialto Place Office Tower, 25
Marketing World Specialties, 26
Birthright of Melbourne, 27
Holeman Group, LLC, 28
Williams Roofing, 28
Address N’ Mail, 29
Walmart Stores, Inc., 29
Brown and Brown Insurance, 30
Manpower Staffing Services, 31
Slug-A-Bug, 33
PNC Bank, 34
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 46

Bright Ideas Stem from Today's Youth


Do you know a HS student whose creative genius could change the world? Enter the #BrightIdeasSTEM contest to give them a  chance to bring their ideas to life! www.brighthouse.com/brightideas
 

Chamber Events

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 
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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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 FloridaLocation: 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)


CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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 | 8:30 - 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: 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20th | 5:00PM - 7:00PM


at The Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront, 2605 North A1A, Melbourne
Join us beachside to promote local marine conservation with the help of our partners.
HUBBS-SEA WORLD RESEARCH INSTITUTE will be simulating a beached dolphin rescue.
BREVARD ZOO will be offering turtle nesting talks.
COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION to all attendees, thanks to our sponsors:

    
REGISTER ONLINE UNDER THE EVENTS TAB

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.orgFPL, AT&TGray|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 

CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR CALENDAR OF EVENTS PAGE

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

10/07
Grand Re-Opening for Planned Celebrations
Wednesday | 2:00PM-5:00PM | Cut time: 2:30PM
Location: 1040 Aurora Road, Melbourne
Hot dogs & hamburgers | Bounce house for the kids
For more information, please visit www.plannedcelebrations.com or call (321) 259-3464.

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

10/17
Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening for Einstein Bros Bagel Company
Saturday | 10:00AM-12:00PM | Cut time: 10:30AM
Location: 1151 S. Harbor City Boulevard, Melbourne

 

Member News

Ready, Set, Medicare!
One Senior Place event provides Medicare help before open enrollment   
 
Central Floridians will get free information from experts prior to Medicare open enrollment when One Senior Place, The Experts in Aging, present "Ready, Set, Medicare!" at 8085 Spyglass Hill Road in Viera on Friday, October 9 from Noon to 3:00 PM.  Suitable for Medicare beneficiaries or those approaching Medicare age, "Ready, Set, Medicare!" will explore the impact of various healthcare trends, and factors affecting Medicare plan options.  At 12:30 PM, Viera Insurance Professionals will offer advice and guidelines on "How to Choose the Right Plan."  At 1:30 PM, Health First Health Plans will outline "The ABCD's of Medicare" and at 2:15 PM, Florida Health Care Plans will answer the question, "What Are Value Added Benefits?" A Question & Answer session will follow each segment.  In addition, event sponsor Suntree Diagnostics will be on hand to offer genetic testing (covered by Medicare), to accurately predict the efficacy of certain medications in patients.  Pre-registration forms are available at One Senior Place, The Experts in Aging.  Admission to "Ready, Set, Medicare!" is free, and the public is invited to the event that includes vendor giveaways and door prizes.  Additional information is available on the One Senior Place website at www.OneSeniorPlace.com or by calling (321) 751-6771.

Brevard Schools Foundation Announces College Scholarship Opportunity
Take Stock in Children is a mentoring program that provides qualified low-income students an opportunity to fulfill their academic potential and earn a college degree.   Scholarship applications are available in school guidance offices or on the Take Stock in Children website at www.brevardschoolsfoundation.org.  Please review eligibility requirements. Only complete applications with supporting documents received by October 16, 2015 will be considered.  
Students are selected into the program in 6th - 9th grade and commit to remain drug and crime-free, pass mandatory state tests, maintain a 2.5 grade point average, and meet with their mentor regularly.  Upon completing the program, students receive a 2-year Florida Prepaid scholarship to a university, state college or technical training school.  The Brevard Schools Foundation administers the program for Brevard County public middle and high schools.

For more information on this scholarship opportunity please contact Program Manager, Keith Gee at 321-633-1000 X 430 or Gee.Keith@brevardschools.org

October 24th Crystal's Day Event Benefits Candlelighters of Brevard
Kabboord’s Martial Arts School present the 2015 Crystal’s Day event to benefit Candlelighters of Brevard. The entire community is invited to join this family fun event  to be held on Saturday, October 24th at Gleason Park.
 
This year’s event promises to be unlike any Crystal’s Day celebration hosted to date – with a new theme of ‘fall festival’ fully equipped with a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, costume contests and more. All your favorite event elements will still be incorporated with Sheriff escorted motorcycle ride, games, vendors, butterfly release and more.
 
For more information and/or to become an event sponsor please contact Candlelighters of Brevard at 321-728-5600 or via email at information@candlelightersofbrevard.org

You are invited to attend Brevard Family Partnership’s inaugural 'Decades in Revue' Lip Sync Battle!
On Saturday, October 24, 2015 the biggest stars of Brevard County will take the stage to perform and lip sync their favorite musical act from decades past.

During this evening to remember highlighting a decade of service in the community, Brevard Family Partnership will host an epic lip sync battle performed by our local stars! Malak Hammad of PNC Bank and Greg Pallone of News 13 will host the festivities for the evening. This feature fundraiser for Brevard Family Partnership’s 10th anniversary will raise funds to help Brevard’s most vulnerable children in foster care.

For more information visit www.brevardfp.org/decadesinrevue

Blue Origin Selects Florida’s Space Coast for Major Commercial Aerospace Operations
From a Shuttle shutdown to a commercial space rebirth, Florida’s Space Coast aerospace base diversified.

In a pivotal moment for the nation’s commercial human spaceflight interests, Blue Origin, LLC, a privately-funded aerospace company owned by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, announced the selection of Florida’s Space Coast as the site for the company’s next multi-million dollar manufacturing and processing facility.

Blue Origin’s Orbital Launch Vehicle (OLV) will be designed, manufactured, launched and ultimately returned to Brevard County, Florida. This marks the first time all aspects of commercial spacecraft development and launch will be completed within the Space Coast.
Blue Origin plans to create 330 jobs with an average wage of $89,000, and will make a significant capital investment of $205 million over five years through the selection of a site in Exploration Park, just south of Kennedy Space Center in Titusville, Florida. The company is expected to break ground on the new processing facility in early 2016.

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