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GUEST SPEAKERS: Shalyn Dever, Director of Technology, Chatter Buzz Media
Ashley Cisneros, Creative Director,Chatter Buzz Media
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 Tom Graver at 321-724-5400.
COMPLIMENTARY to Melbourne Chamber Members or
$15 for Non-Members
Sponsored by: 

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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, January 20th 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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QUARTERLY MEETING - WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20 | 4:00PM

Join the Viera Suntree Business Council for a Quarterly Meeting about the Viera Wetlands Festival. Location: Allen & Company, 7380 Murrell Road, Suite 100, Melbourne
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THURSDAY, JAN. 21 | 7:30AM

2 Year Anniversary & Member Appreciation Breakfast
Come celebrate at our 2nd Anniversary and Member Appreciation Breakfast. Location: Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront, 2605 North A1A, Melbourne
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 | 5:00PM


Dreams and Promise at Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings: 4325 Norfolk Pkwy., Hammock Landing, West Melbourne
Meet Betsy Farmer of Promise in Brevard and Jim Tapp of Field of Dreams. Celebrate their dreams coming true right here in West Melbourne! No cost to attend, but please register so we know you're coming.

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“Joint Chamber Fly-in to Tallahassee – Jan 27^th”
Join the four Brevard County Chambers of Commerce on this one-day trip to our state capital!  We will lobby the Florida Legislature on a Joint Chamber Legislative Agenda and participate in special briefings.
 
We will fly up from Melbourne Airport on January 27th, and return that evening.  Our goal is to be in Tallahassee with 50 community and business members, from 7:30am to 7:00pm that day. 

Sponsored By
 
 
REGISTER TODAY – Seats Limited to First 50
 
Who: Business & Community Leaders – Only 50 Seats Available
What: One day lobbying trip to Tallahassee
Where:  State Capitol
When: Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Check in at Melbourne International Airport on Elite Airways at 6:45 am
Depart on Elite Airways (private charter) at 7:30 am
Depart Tallahassee at 5:30 pm
Arrive Melbourne International Airport by 7:00 pm (latest)
Why: Lobby the Florida Legislature on Joint Chamber Legislative Agenda; Receive special briefings
How: Complete form, return to Kim Agee and register online   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Cost: A non-refundable fee of $100 is required upon reservation.
Estimated cost (based on 35 people attending) is $235 per person.
Final billing ($135 estimated; less if more people attend) will be charged 1/11/16
Included: Flight up and back, Ground Transportation in Tallahassee, Lunch, Materials
Questions: Contact Kim Agee, Health First  kimberly.agee@health-first.org

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142 Productions
Thursday | 11:30PM-1:00PM Cut time: 12:00Noon
Location:2475 Palm Bay Rd., Suite 142, #25, Palm Bay
Food trucks, reaffle of Kindle Fire Tablet and GoPro Hero camera.

InJoy Thrift Store - Brevard Rescue Mission
Tuesday | 4:00PM-5:00PM Cut time: 4:30
Location:3800 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne.
Ribbon cutting and refreshments.

Candlelighters of Brevard
Wednesday | 5:00PM-7:00PM 
Location:436 Fifth Avenue, Indialantic
Live music; professional catering & desserts; outdoor vendor tables; stage; radio & community celebrities; plaque dedication; big scissor ribbon cutting; car raffle & prizes; dedication of space to Candlelighters' children and families battling cancer; butterfly release and more.

Shen Yun Performing Arts Coming Wednesday Jan 20th
2pm & 7:30pm shows at the King Center
Through the universal language of music & dance, Shen Yun weaves a wondrous tapestry of heavenly realms, ancient legends, and modern heroic tales, taking you on a jour­ney through 5,000 years of Chinese culture. Its stunning beauty and tremendous energy leave the audiences uplifted and inspired.

A Shen Yun performance features the world’s foremost classically trained dancers, a unique live orchestra blending East and West, and dazzling animated backdrops—together cre­ating one spectacular performance not to be missed! For more information please visit www.shenyunperformingarts.org
 
"Absolutely the No. 1 show in the world!!"-Ken Wells, Former lead dancer of the English National Ballet.

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Over 1,500 Packages of Food Delivered Weekly
The Children’s Hunger Project has expanded to more than 1,500 children each week.  Each child will receive a package of food items specially developed with the cooperation of the Brevard School District’s nutritionists.  The package of food empowers a child to have some control over their weekend nutrition and food intake no matter the family circumstances.
 
According to the charity’s Board Chair, Larry Ciaccia, “This is a wonderful milestone for our charity.  It reflects the passion of our volunteers and the increased generosity of our supporters.”
 
The children receiving the food packages are at 36 different elementary schools in Brevard County.  They are known by their teachers to have been coming to school hungry on Monday mornings. 
 
“Without the community’s support through our charity, these kids would have a really rough time getting food over the weekend”, according to Mr. Ciaccia.

Learn more at thechildrenshungerproject.org.

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Brevard C.A.R.E.S. Receives Jess Parrish Medical Foundation Grant
Brevard C.A.R.E.S. which provides child abuse prevention and family preservation services to at-risk families in Brevard County, FL has been awarded a grant from Jess Parrish Medical Foundation.  The grant will support the ‘Cribs for Kids’ program, helping to provide Graco Pack ‘n Play packages to families in North Brevard.
 
Children in unsafe sleep environments, including adult beds, are at 40 time’s greater risk of dying.  In the U.S., Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death for infants one month to one year of age.  Brevard C.A.R.E.S. provides sleep training through the ‘Cribs for Kids’ program at no cost, which includes access to materials for expectant and new parents who cannot afford cribs for their babies.  Last year, C.A.R.E.S. provided 308 families in Brevard with training on sleep safety, risk assessments, and referrals.  Upon completion of the training, each family receives a Graco Pack ‘n Play package which includes a safe crib and accessories.
 
The Graco Cribs for Kids Foundation requires a 50% match from local funding.  The support from the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation grant will support safe sleep education trainings and Pack ‘n Play cribs to a projected 74 families in North Brevard. 

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2015 a record-breaking year for Brevard Zoo attendance
With 463,998 people passing through its gates, Brevard Zoo and Treetop Trek saw more visitors in 2015 than they had in any other year. This figure smashes the previous record of 447,302 visitors, set in 2012.

“We have continued to see steady growth in attendance over the course of the last several years,” said Andrea Hill, the Zoo’s director of marketing and communications. “Much of this can be attributed to our focus of continuously adding new things to make the guest experience even better. We offer a really great product for residents and visitors to the area.”

Hill notes the Zoo will make more improvements in 2016, including an expanded jaguar habitat, new Treetop Trek obstacles, parking improvements and the launch of two premium behind-the-scenes animal experiences. Construction on Australasia enhancements will begin in the late spring with completion expected in 2017.

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Eau Gallie Arts District Main Street Celebrates Founders Day Feb. 6
The Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD!) and the Eau Gallie Rotary Club hosts its sixth annual Eau Gallie Founders’ Day on historic Highland Avenue on Saturday, February 6, from Noon-5 p.m. Joining EGAD and the Rotary this year is The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project who is bringing their ever popular Turtle Splash event to the Eau Gallie waterfront plus kid games and activities on Highland Avenue. Plastic turtles are raffled off and raced on the river as a fundraiser for the M.O.R.G.A.N. Project which provides therapeutic and fun experiences to children with physical and developmental needs. Purchase turtles from their website at www.turtlesplash.org.

The annual Founders Day tradition celebrates the historical roots of the town of Eau Gallie and includes live musical entertainment from HOT PINK, special activities from the Eau Gallie Public Library and Foosaner Art Museum. Historic presentations and exhibits from the Florida Historical Society and South Brevard Historical Society and others on topics including Green Gables, the Rossetter House, the Wendover Project and famous historical Brevard families are held under the big tent. It’s family fun for all ages in honor of the founders of Eau Gallie. The South Brevard Historical Society is also hosting a Highland Avenue Homes Tour. Tickets will be available at the ticket booth.

This event is free and open to the public. Avoid standing in line and purchase your beer and dinner tickets online in advance at www.eaugalliefoundersday.org. 

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