Issue 46 - April 23

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Special Programs

Chamber Events

Government Affairs Committee

Tuesday, April 29
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM


Our speaker will be Leigh Holt with the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization.  Leigh will be sharing important transportation recommendations for consideration by the county commission in May.  No cost to attend, but registration is requested.

Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida
1005 E. Strawbridge Ave.
Melbourne, FL 32901

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Chamber 2040 Speed Networking

Wednesday, April 30
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida
1005 E. Strawbridge Ave.
Melbourne, FL 32901

What is "Speed Networking"?
Speed Networking is an efficient, face-to-face professional networking model similar to “speed dating”, that enables participants to make new contacts through one-on-one focused conversations lasting between 2-5 minutes. We are using speed networking to help you forge new connections among your Melbourne Regional Chamber young professionals.

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May Business Breakfast

Thursday, May 1
7:15 AM - 9:00 AM

Topic: 20 Years of Brevard Zoo
How to grow a not-for-profit
in a for-profit world

Come meet with over 175 business and community leaders along with the Chamber's newest members!

Early Bird Reservation Deadline - April 28, 5 PM:  $18.00
Member Cost After April 28, 5 PM: $25.00
Cost Non-Members: $35


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Ribbon Cuttings

Thursday, April 24
3:00 - 6:00 PM


Grand Opening for AAA Auto Club

AAA Auto Club has moved from US1 to a new office in the Post Commons Shopping Center. To help celebrate their grand opening, they have invited the public to attend with the Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce!  Refreshments will be provided and vacation planning experts will be on hand along with AAA experts to assist with your upcoming vacation plans. Take a spin at the prize wheel for instant giveaways, enter to win a 4 night Royal Caribbean cruise for 2 and receive a $20 Exxon/Mobil gift card with any cruise/tour, home, auto or life insurance quote.  For more information please contact Linda Hurt at 321-253-9100 or 
www.aaa.com/melbourne.  Event is from 3pm - 6pm with the actual ribbon cutting at 4pm. 

AAA Auto Club

4100 N. Wickham Road
Suite 101
Melbourne, FL 32935

Member News

City of Cocoa to host 2014 Export for Beginners Seminar

Community-wide three part seminar series to educate local businesses on how to navigate the export process.

The City of Cocoa, in partnership with Port Canaveral, will host the 2014 Export for Beginners seminar on Wednesdays, May 7, 14, and 21 from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM at the Cocoa Civic Center in downtown Cocoa Village. The three part seminar series will provide an in-depth look at exporting and educating businesses on the export process.  Whether you are new to exporting or need a refresher, this seminar is geared towards providing a wealth of information directly from experts in the international trade arena.  Key topics include: Developing Your Export Plan, Identifying International Markets, Export Regulations, and Export Financing to name a few.

This community-wide event is open to the public and FREE to attend.  Seats are limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, visit www.cocoafl.org/2014export or contact the City of Cocoa Office of Economic Development at business@cocoafl.org or (321) 433-8525.   

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