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Wiginton Fire Systems, Inc., 24
Brevard Achievement Center , 26
Wuesthoff Health Systems, 28
Beyond & Back Travel, 31
Foreign Car Clinic, 31
Palm Bay Magnet High School, 32
Alpizar Law, LLC, 36
East Coast Lumber & Supply Co., 48
September Better Business of the Month
Congratulations to WaterWhirled Car Wash, named September's Better Business of the Month by the Chamber's BBC.
Become a Litter Quitter
Does your business strive for sustainability? You might be eligible for free marketing, product discounts, and more through Keep Brevard Beautiful's Litter Quitter Program. Check it out!
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Other Member Events
SEP 12-Nov 10 | VNA's "Shoo the Flu" Vaccination Clinics MORE
SEP 13 | RE/MAX Elite Miracle Jeans Day MORE
SEP 14 | National Federation of the Blind, Florida - Vision Fair MORE
THRU SEP 15 | Andretti Thrill Park - 1st Responder Appreciation Days MORE
SEP 21 | Nana's House 5th Annual Fundraising Banquet MORE
SEP 21 | Executive Briefing - Cyber Security Evolving Threats MORE
SEP 21 | Technical Briefing - Cyber Security Evolving Threats MORE
SEP 28 | School Board Chair Matt Susin Town Hall Meeting MORE
OCT 12 | School Board Chair Tina Descovich Town Hall Meeting MORE
OCT 13-14 | Business Voice Political Committee Candidate Training Program MORE
OCT 14 | 3rd Annual Car/Bike Show - National Federation of the Blind, Florida MORE
OCT 25 | Hospice of St. Francis Legends MORE
EGAD Bands Together to Collect Bottled Water for Houston
The Space Coast knows all too well the devastation a hurricane can cause. People lose their homes, dearest possessions, and even their lives. As a community, we have learned to prepare and help one another in times of need. We have built one of the most resilient, community-minded, and innovative areas in the country, but only by working together.
The Eau Gallie Arts District stands in solidarity with Houston and is asking for donations of packaged, bottled water to be dropped off at the Eau Gallie Band Shell between now and September 13. The next day, September 14, the trucks will be loaded up and roll toward Houston.
Members of the Next Level Marketing team will be leaving for Houston Texas on September 14 to distribute the collected water.
The band shell is an open, public space available to receive the donations courtesy of the city of Melbourne Parks and Recreation. Everyone is on the honor system to drop their water at the bandshell knowing it will be collected at the end of each day. Collection ends on September 13.
What: Collecting bottled water to donate to Houston, Texas.
Where: Eau Gallie Square Band Shell at your leisure.
When: Friday, September 1-Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Please visit EGAD’s Facebook page for more information. Facebook.com/EauGallie
Rehabilitated Otter Experiences Freedom in Brevard County
Florida Wildlife Hospital (FWH) recently released a North American River Otter. She and an unrelated female arrived at FWH in April of this year. Both were orphans and were housed together for most of their time at FWH. Sadly, the second otter passed away suddenly several weeks ago. Wild animals hide illness well in order to prevent becoming a meal for another animal. She hid her pneumonia until it was beyond treatment.
Happily, the otter released today remained healthy throughout her time at FWH. During her four month stay, she had a lot to learn. Swimming was her first challenge to overcome. Catching live fish in her pool was the next skill to learn. Once fishing was mastered, it was time to start learning how to catch food that bites back: crabs! ... She mastered all the skills necessary for survival in the wild.
"Naive otters are more successful if they have other otters to help them learn the ropes of making a living in the wild," said FWH director, Tracy Frampton.
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920th Rescue Wing deploys for Texas
A group of approximately 40 Citizen Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing are deploying to Texas to exercise their hurricane relief capabilities. If the Federal Emergency Management Agency or Air Combat Command gives the order to provide disaster relief following Hurricane Harvey’s devastating effects to the state, the 920th will be ready to help.
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Rescued kangaroo’s first birthday celebrated at Brevard Zoo
Lilly, a once helpless, frail kangaroo rescued and hand-reared by Brevard Zoo staff, turns one year old today. Keepers marked the occasion with a kangaroo-friendly cake made of sweet potato, corn, lettuce and spinach.
Just the size of a jelly bean at birth, a red kangaroo joey typically remains in its mother’s pouch for the first few months of life. Lilly was discovered on the floor of the kangaroo habitat on January 23. Attempts to reunite her with her mother were unsuccessful, so animal care staff made the decision to rear Lilly by hand.
The Zoo was at first cautiously optimistic about Lilly’s survival, but concerns lessened as she reached each milestone. After five months of constant human care and approximately 1,000 bottle feedings, Lilly was reunited with the Zoo’s kangaroo mob in late June.
“Lilly is a testament to the commitment we make to every single animal in our care,” said Michelle Smurl, director of animal programs at the Zoo. “Getting her to where she is today took an incredible amount of work, but it was worth every minute.”
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Connors Wealth Management Brings on Gregory McKay as New Wealth Advisor
Connors Wealth Management is pleased to announce its recent hire of Gregory McKay, who will join the Connors Wealth team as an associate Wealth Advisor. Within this role, McKay will help to develop the firm’s client base and provide additional financial services. McKay will be operating from the firm’s new satellite office in the Riverview Towers building in Rockledge/Suntree.
“We are excited to have Greg join the Connors Wealth team,” said Connors Wealth Management’s Chief Executive Officer and Founder Justin Connors. “He brings many years of financial planning experience and knowledge to the Brevard community.”
McKay comes to Connors Wealth with over 35 years’ experience in financial planning. His background has helped McKay to make a smooth transition to Connors Wealth.
“I enjoy helping clients understand what they need, then work toward those goals,” said McKay.
For more information, please visit www.ConnorsWealth.com or call 321-868-0732.
Viera Voice's 6th Annual Scarecrow Stroll & Harvest Festival invites you to partner
SCARECROW STROLL OCT. 4-18
HARVEST FESTIVAL SAT., OCT. 21
The Scarecrow Stroll is a fun-filled event for the whole family sponsored by the Viera Voice. This free, two-week traffic generating event begins with a team building experience. Businesses and non-profits design and craft scarecrows to display at their business (or sponsored business) which will be added to the Scarecrow Stroll Map. The public is then invited to take the Stroll and visit each business on the map and vote for their favorite Scarecrow. At the end of the Stroll, the scarecrows will be transported to the Harvest Festival (Oct. 21) at The Avenue Viera. The Stroll crows will be judged for the artistic vote, the winning builder takes the $500 prize. The crow that received the most votes from the Stroll (popular vote) will be announced at the Festival. The crows will be auctioned to benefit the event’s charity.
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AFTACers thrill young STEM minds, get surprise visit from HAF 3-star
Capt. Henry L. Sims Jr., director of Wing Inspections for the Air Force Technical Applications Center, Patrick AFB, Fla., discusses career options with Tyler Rice, a senior at West Broward High School during a youth mentor luncheon at the 41st Annual Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals Convention and Career Exposition Aug. 10, 2017, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Sims was one of eight AFTAC Airmen who volunteered to mentor students from the Central Florida area about STEM-related opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Susan A. Romano)
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