Issue 53 - June 11

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Brevard County Bidding Opportunities

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Congressional Update:

Posey Leads House Approval of Algal Bloom Research Bill 

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Chamber Events



JUNE 17   |   5:00 - 7:00 PM
at International Palms Resort
FREE ADMISSION TO ALL


Join us June 17th for a terrific Chamber networking event in the Manatee Ballroom at the International Palms Resort. Nosh on complimentary hors d'oeuvres while building strategic partnerships with 40 businesses and organizations exhibiting from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. 

FREE spectator admission for everyone thanks to our main sponsor ebay enterprise, as well as sponsorship from the Sea View Motel, Sallyanne Cos from Exit 1st Class Realty, Uno Pizzaria & Grill, Woods Insurance and TechCel Consultants.

International Palms Resort - Manatee Ballroom
1300 N. Atlantic Ave.
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

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Mid-Year Economic Update Breakfast

Join us June 19th at Suntree Country Club for our Mid-Year Economic Update Breakfast. Sponsored by Allen & Company, our mid-year breakfast features two distinguished keynote speakers; Dr. J. Antonio Villamil, Founder and Principal of The Washington Economics Group, Inc. and Stephen P. Wood, Ph.D., Chief Market Strategist for Russell Investments.





Early Bird Member Cost: $18 (By 5 pm, 6/16)
Regular Member Cost: $25 (After 6/16)
Non-Member Cost: $35


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Tuesday, June 24th from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Join the Chamber's Women of Excellence on Tuesday, June 24th at the Ocean Grille at the Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront for Business on the Beach.  This year's luncheon will feature keynote speaker Wendy Lyn Phillips.

Wendy Lynne Phillips is a personal branding and image expert, entrepreneur, and author of Naked to KnockoutTM.
 Ms. Phillips is also a popular TV and radio guest and frequently contributes to national and local magazines.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Seating is very limited, so register today by clicking here.


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SEO On The GO at the Melbourne Regional Chamber

Join us Wednesday, June 25 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm as Everything Brevard presents SEO On The GO. Learn 3 proven strategies to boost your local SEO through social networking, blogging, mobile content, and more. This no cost event is perfect for small to medium sized business owners or professionals in Brevard looking for local SEO solutions. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD EVENT FLYER

Ribbon Cuttings/Grand Openings

Friday, June 13th
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Cut time:  11:30 AM)


Grand Opening for Launch Federal Credit Union 

Launch Federal Credit Union (formerly KSC FCU) is opening a new branch in Melbourne on June 13, 2014 from 9am - 5pm.  Join the Melbourne Regional Chamber in celebrating their grand opening ribbon cutting at 11:30am. Launch FCU will be providing a free gift bag to the first 100 people to stop by as well as food, drinks, prize drawings and a bounce house for the kids! Launch Federal Credit Union is located at 2200 N. Wickham Road, in between Lake Washington and Aurora Roads.  For more information please contact Kelly Haskins at khaskins@kscfcu.org.
Friday, June 13th
4:00 pM - 6:00 PM (Cut time: 5:00 PM)


Grand Opening for Counter Strike Tactical 

Counter Strike Tactical is a new business to Melbourne!  Come celebrate with the Melbourne Regional Chamber their grand opening on Friday, June 13th between 4 - 6pm.  Light refreshments will be served and the actual ribbon cut will take place at 5pm.  Counter Strike Tactical is a veteran owned and operated firearms, gunsmithing and tactical equipment dealer specializing in custom builds to client specifications and free workshops for firearm safety and education.

Counter Strike Tactical is at 1008 E. Strawbridge Ave, Unit 2, Melbourne, FL 32901. The building is located directly across from the Melbourne Regional Chamber in downtown. Parking is available in the large lot next to Counter Strike Tactical.

Member News

All Aboard Florida's Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Outreach Forum - This Friday in Orlando

U.S. Congresswoman Corrine Brown and All Aboard Florida (AAF) are conducting an outreach forum in Central Florida to provide minority, disadvantaged, women business enterprises, veteran-owned small business and service-disabled veteran-owned small business firms with an update on the AAF project and the upcoming procurement opportunities.

AAF is a privately owned, operated and maintained intercity passenger rail service that will connect Central and South Florida. This outreach forum is for services related to the design and construction of the intercity passenger rail system. Proposers will have an opportunity to meet with potential vendors during registration between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. During the general session, staff will provide an update on the project and upcoming procurement opportunities.

Contact Ali Soule, Public Affairs Manager at 305-520-2105 or ali.soule@allaboardflorida.com if you're interested.


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Missing/Endangered Adult - Robert Harrison

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is looking for Mr. Robert Gene Harrison. Robert is a white male who resides at 3100 Milwaukee Ave. in West Melbourne. He was last seen by his wife at 3 a.m. on May 26, 2014. He is believed to be wearing blue jeans, a white t-shirt with a green/white 'western' style shirt on over it. He was traveling on foot and is believed to be suffering from Alzheimer's.

If in contact, please contact the Brevard County Sheriff's Office at 321-264-5100.
 
Elder Law Planning Seminar at Grand Villa Senior Living Community

Grand Villa Senior Living Community is hosting a free Elder Law Planning Seminar on Wednesday, June 18 from 2 to 3 p.m. Learn about the estate and health care planning tools available to seniors that can help you to protect yourself and your assets.

Presented and sponsored by William A. Johnson, P.A., Attorneys at Law, this free event will feature speaker William A. Johnson. Mr. Johnson is Florida Bar Board Certified in the area of Elder Law, and practices in the fields of estate planning, Medicaid planning, long-term care planning, guardianship, incapacity planning, will and trust litigation and probate.

Refreshments served. Grand Villa Senior Living Community is located at 964 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901. 
For more information, phone 321-328-8009.

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Duran Golf Club Announces a Summer Golf Promotion 
for the Hospitality Industry


Duran Golf Club is now offering special rates for all employees of the Food & Beverage, Hotel, Attractions and Hospitality industries during the months of June through October 2014.

Enjoy free green fees on Mondays (with cart required). Then it's green fees of $20 to $33 (including cart) on Tuesdays through Fridays. Duran Golf Club is located at 7032 Stadium Parkway in Viera. Phone 321-504-7776x1 or visit durangolf.com

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Weekly Enews - Issue 53 - June 11