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July Diamond Members
Diamond Members 20+ years of membership renewing in the month of July. Congratulations on your success and thank you for your longstanding support!
Computer Experts, 22
Our Lady of Lourdes, 20
Lightle Beckner Robison, Inc., 20
Suntree Country Club, 21
Spherion Staffing, 22
State Farm Insurance Co. Dan Odom, 27
United Way of Brevard, 27
Space Coast Early Intervention, 28
BELK, 29
Florida Air Academy, 47
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Chamber Events
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 | 8:00AM
MONTHLY EVENT
Topic: Growing Your Management Team From Within
Join the Melbourne Regional Chamber's Small Business Council for its monthly meeting and networking event on August 2nd.
Start Your Business Day With Us - The 5-Star Business Chamber!
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2016 | 7:15AM
Topic: Bringing an Aquarium to Brevard County
Keynote speaker: Keith Winsten
Executive Director, Brevard Zoo
Join business owners, community leaders, and the newest members to join the Chamber for a hearty breakfast. Network with members and non-members and expand your business connections. Meet the Better Business of the Month. Talk with the Chamber Staff, Board of Directors and Ambassadors about your values, and then hear the keynote speaker discuss issues important to the community.
Location: Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront
Early Bird Reservation Deadline is Wednesday, July 27, 5:00PM - $22.00 for members.
Standard Admission after 7/27: $30.00. $50.00 Non-members.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 | 5:30PM
NETWORK BUILDING SOCIAL
Join the Chamber’s young professional group, ENGAGE Professionals, for an evening of food, fun and networking. Meet us at Larson Motorsports, 2495 Palm Bay Road NE, Palm Bay.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 | 11:30AM
Join the Melbourne Regional Chamber's Women of Excellence Committee for an elegant tropical luncheon at the Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront, 2605 North A1A, Melbourne, FL 32903. Tickets: $37 in advance for Chamber Members | $45 after August 4 for Chamber Members | $75 Non-Chamber Member | Corporate Tables of 8: $750
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 | 8:00AM
Location: Baer's Furniture, 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.
Admission is included with Melbourne Chamber Membership
$15 for Non-Members
Sponsored by:
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 | 6:00PM
The 8th Annual Valor Awards Banquet will be held at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place on Wednesday, August 17th, 6PM Program Start.
Each year the Valor Awards honor local public safety personnel (Sheriff, Police, Fire, Rescue, and Military) in East Central Florida for acts of extraordinary valor. Multiple awards are presented to personnel nominated by their respective Chiefs and Commanders for putting themselves in harm's way to protect the citizens of our community.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 | 11:30AM
SCTC Lunch & Learn
Topic: Contracts and Indemnification: What Did You Sign?
Location: Melbourne Regional Chamber Auditorium
1005 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne
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Ribbon Cuttings
8/11
Grand Re-opening and Open House for the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
Thursday | 3:30PM-6:30PM | Actual Cut-time: 4:00
Location: 4355 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne
Member News
League of Women Voters of the Space Coast and Friendship Fellowship at Pineda Host a free Presentation of "Under the Gun"
The League of Women Voters of the Space Coast, in conjunction with Friendship Fellowship at Pineda, presents a free showing of the film, "Under the Gun", which deals with gun violence. The film is produced and narrated by Katie Couric. Following the film, Patti Brigham, 1st Vice President of the League of Women Voters of Florida and Chair of the League's Gun Safety Committee will lead a discussion on this major public policy issue.
The event will be held on Sunday, July 31st at Friendship Fellowship at Pineda, located at 3115 Friendship Place in Rockledge, beginning at 4 PM and concluding at 6:30 PM. For more information, call 321-773-8490.
Local businesses and Nonprofits Sought for Boo at the Zoo Treat Stations
October is just a few months away, and the ghouls and goblins at Brevard Zoo are fastidiously preparing for this year’s Boo at the Zoo. Featuring live entertainment, nightly costume contests, the “Boo Choo” train ride and a tween-friendly haunted house, this family-oriented Halloween event attracted about 14,000 guests across nine nights in 2015.
The organizers are seeking local businesses and community organizations to sponsor treat stations. Sponsorships, which include all the candy needed to distribute to guests, are now available. Sponsors can choose to participate for one, two or all three weekends.
This year’s event runs October 14-16, 21-23 and 28-30 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Sundays. Interested parties should contact Stagman at cstagman@brevardzoo.org or 321-254-9453, ext. 485. More information about sponsorships and the event itself is available at www.brevardzoo.org/special-events/boo-at-the-zoo
What makes you part of the BEST BUSINESSES in BREVARD?
FLORIDA TODAY’s annual readers’ choice poll will take place in August, with more than 100 business categories – from restaurants to health, recreation, shopping, home services and more! For more info, visit floridatoday.com/bestofbrevard. If you don’t see your category, ask! We might be able to revise or add it.
Make sure your business is on the ballot when voting begins. Hurry! Advertiser deadline: Aug. 1. Contact your FLORIDA TODAY rep or: 321.242.3765 | advertising@floridatoday.com
The Henegar Center Announces the Casting for Hand to God in Upstairs at the Henegar
Kicking off the 2016-2017 Season at The Henegar, Artistic Director Hank Rion announces the cast of Hand to God by Robert Askins. Opening on Friday, September 9; Playing through Sunday, September 25, 2016 on the Upstairs at The Henegar stage.
The Henegar Center (Hank Rion, Artistic Director) today announced casting for Hand to God, an irreverent puppet comedy. Under the direction of Hank Rion, and written by Robert Askins, Hand to God will play September 9 – 25, 2016 on the Upstairs at The Henegar stage. Single tickets start at $20 for adults, $16 for students/seniors, and are on sale starting August 6 through the Box Office at 321.723.8698 and online at www.henegar.org. Please note: Children under the age of 17 not permitted without an adult.
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Gorski takes command of Nuclear Treaty Monitoring Center
Maj. Gen. Bradford “BJ” Shwedo, commander of 25th Air Force, passes the unit guidon to Col. Steven M. Gorski (right) during an Assumption of Command ceremony of the Air Force Technical Applications Center, Patrick AFB, Fla., July 25, 2016. Also pictured are the ceremony’s narrator Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Brown (left) and AFTAC’s Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Joseph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matthew Jurgens)
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