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Presents
Applying For Small Business Financing
Friday, August 29 from 12noon to 1PM
Peggy Crooks, Vice President & Relationship Manager at TD Bank and Patricia Simpson from Florida Small Business Development Center at Eastern Florida State College will speak at this hour-long session held at the Melbourne Regional Chamber. The discussion will focus on what a potential borrower should know and understanding the 5c's to credit.
The public is welcome to attend this free event. Lunch will be provided by TD Bank.
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Calling All Vets & Captains! September 6th
The Chamber's Veterans Resource Committee has joined with the City of Palm Bay and Bass Pro Shops to present the inaugural Stick Marsh Veterans Bass Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the famous Stick Marsh. There are still spots available for vets and boat captains to participate in the tournament. Afterwards, Bass Pro Shops will host an Awards BBQ, open to the public.
If you're a vet or boat captain, and you'd like to spend a day on the marsh fishing for bass, contact Justin@MelbourneRegionalChamber.com
Many thanks to our presenting sponsor Allen & Company Investments. Thanks also to FPL, The Broken Barrel Tavern, Gray|Robinson - Attorneys at Law, Wuesthoff Health System, Publix, Jersey Mike's Subs, Wellcare Health Plans,Windemere Inn by the Sea, Woods Insurance, and Courtyard by Marriott & Residence Inn for their support.
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Thank a Veteran!
The Bass Challenge Starter Event -September 5th
Boogie Woogie Veterans Show With Company B
The Veterans celebration begins Friday, September 5th from 7 to 9PM at the Henegar Center for Performing Arts in Downtown Melbourne. Here, veterans and civilians will be transported back to the 1940's with Company B, the Andrews Sisters Musical Tribute Act.
Presented by the Melbourne Regional Chamber's Veteran Resource Committee with the City of Melbourne as proud host, this event is your chance to salute a veteran for his/her service. Tickets are $25 for the public and free for veterans. We are asking the public to purchase an extra ticket (or 2) so that a veteran of the armed forces may enjoy the show for free.
Tickets are available at www.Henegar.org
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Ribbon Cuttings
Grand Opening of Carmike Cinemas
Tuesday, August 12 - Melbourne Regional Chamber members were treated to a private V.I.P. Reception with a behind-the-scenes tour, plus a sneak-peek of the exclusive IMAX screen at the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting of Carmike Cinemas, located at 4255 Norfolk Parkway in West Melbourne. www.carmike.com
Tuesday, August 12 - Melbourne Regional Chamber members were treated to a private V.I.P. Reception with a behind-the-scenes tour, plus a sneak-peek of the exclusive IMAX screen at the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting of Carmike Cinemas, located at 4255 Norfolk Parkway in West Melbourne. www.carmike.com
Member News
'Food for Thought' at One Senior Place
Food Truck Dinner Event a Fundraiser for Alzheimer's Association
One Senior Place in Viera will host "Food for Thought," a Food Truck dinner extravaganza on Thursday, August 21 from 5:00-8:00 PM. 100% of the proceeds from the event at 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, 32940 will benefit the Alzheimer's Association, in advance of the Melbourne area Walk to End Alzheimer's. The public is invited to enjoy a variety of food truck specialties, as well as music, socializing and a special pick-a-prize raffle at the fundraiser co-sponsored by VITAS Innovative Hospice Care. Team sign-up information for the upcoming walk will be available.
Food trucks from Apps, Coastal Kitchen, Coffee Urge, Mr. J’s Ice Cream and more will be on site for the event. One Senior Place is a marketplace for resources and provider of information, advice, care and on-site services for seniors and their families. For more information, call 321-751-6771 or visit www.OneSeniorPlace.com.
App's will be one of the Food Trucks parked at One Senior Place, site of 'Food for Thought.'
Humane Society Hosts 3rd Annual Tuxes & Tails Gala - Sat. Aug. 23
The Central Brevard Humane Society… Brevard’s Humane Society will be hosting their 3rd Annual Tuxes & Tails Gala… Live on the “Catnip Carpet” on Saturday, August 23rd, at the Cocoa Civic Center, located at 430 Delannoy Avenue in Cocoa Village, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Mike & Mindy of Lite Rock 99.3 FM and Rick Roach will be emceeing the event. The program will include star performances from the Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse Presenters, live & silent auctions, complimentary Pawtinis & Barkaritas, a buffet dinner, festive dance music, and a special presentation to recognize community leaders who have significantly contributed to the organization’s success. The cost to attend will be $75 per person or $150 per couple. V.I.P. packages are still available. The dress for the evening will be black, white and glamorous. For more information, contact the Humane Society at (321) 636-3343 ext. 217 or visit www.brevardhumanesociety.com.
SAVE THE DATE for the 'Swing for Charity' Golf Tournament - Oct. 24
The GFWC Viera Woman's Club is hosting a 'Swing for Charity' golf tournament on October 24th at Duran Golf Club to benefit, among others; the Children's Hunger Project, Canine Companions for Independence/Wounded Warriors Initiative and the Haven for Children.
Click here to download the flyer and learn more about sponsorship opportunites. You may also visit www.gfwcvierawomansclub.com for more information.
The Children's Hunger Project Expands Local Efforts
David Cohen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Children’s Hunger Project announces an aggressive expansion of the local charity’s efforts.
“With the start of the upcoming school year we will provide a package of weekend food for 1,400 elementary school-age kids each Friday,” according to Mr. Cohen. “These are kids that teachers know are coming to school hungry on Monday mornings.”
The charity, known as “Brevard County’s Backpack Program,” started three years ago when Mr. Cohen joined with Sam Jordan, Jean-Yves Clerc and Bob Barnes to aggressively address the hunger and malnutrition problem in Brevard County. At that time the percentage of kids perceived to be at risk of hunger in Brevard County was at 40%, over twice the national average. “The problem,”said Mr. Cohen, “has grown worse locally. The number of kids at risk is now just under 50%”.
Riviera Elementary School in Palm Bay was the first school in the charity’s program. Twenty-seven kids were provided a weekend food package. Since then the number kids served has increased to 1,400 per week and the number of schools being served by The Children’s Hunger Project has grown to 29 with further expansion planned as funding permits.
Learn more at www.thechildrenshungerproject.org
Food Truck Dinner Event a Fundraiser for Alzheimer's Association
One Senior Place in Viera will host "Food for Thought," a Food Truck dinner extravaganza on Thursday, August 21 from 5:00-8:00 PM. 100% of the proceeds from the event at 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, 32940 will benefit the Alzheimer's Association, in advance of the Melbourne area Walk to End Alzheimer's. The public is invited to enjoy a variety of food truck specialties, as well as music, socializing and a special pick-a-prize raffle at the fundraiser co-sponsored by VITAS Innovative Hospice Care. Team sign-up information for the upcoming walk will be available.
Food trucks from Apps, Coastal Kitchen, Coffee Urge, Mr. J’s Ice Cream and more will be on site for the event. One Senior Place is a marketplace for resources and provider of information, advice, care and on-site services for seniors and their families. For more information, call 321-751-6771 or visit www.OneSeniorPlace.com.
App's will be one of the Food Trucks parked at One Senior Place, site of 'Food for Thought.'
The Central Brevard Humane Society… Brevard’s Humane Society will be hosting their 3rd Annual Tuxes & Tails Gala… Live on the “Catnip Carpet” on Saturday, August 23rd, at the Cocoa Civic Center, located at 430 Delannoy Avenue in Cocoa Village, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Mike & Mindy of Lite Rock 99.3 FM and Rick Roach will be emceeing the event. The program will include star performances from the Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse Presenters, live & silent auctions, complimentary Pawtinis & Barkaritas, a buffet dinner, festive dance music, and a special presentation to recognize community leaders who have significantly contributed to the organization’s success. The cost to attend will be $75 per person or $150 per couple. V.I.P. packages are still available. The dress for the evening will be black, white and glamorous. For more information, contact the Humane Society at (321) 636-3343 ext. 217 or visit www.brevardhumanesociety.com.
SAVE THE DATE for the 'Swing for Charity' Golf Tournament - Oct. 24
The GFWC Viera Woman's Club is hosting a 'Swing for Charity' golf tournament on October 24th at Duran Golf Club to benefit, among others; the Children's Hunger Project, Canine Companions for Independence/Wounded Warriors Initiative and the Haven for Children.
Click here to download the flyer and learn more about sponsorship opportunites. You may also visit www.gfwcvierawomansclub.com for more information.
The Children's Hunger Project Expands Local Efforts
David Cohen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Children’s Hunger Project announces an aggressive expansion of the local charity’s efforts.
“With the start of the upcoming school year we will provide a package of weekend food for 1,400 elementary school-age kids each Friday,” according to Mr. Cohen. “These are kids that teachers know are coming to school hungry on Monday mornings.”
The charity, known as “Brevard County’s Backpack Program,” started three years ago when Mr. Cohen joined with Sam Jordan, Jean-Yves Clerc and Bob Barnes to aggressively address the hunger and malnutrition problem in Brevard County. At that time the percentage of kids perceived to be at risk of hunger in Brevard County was at 40%, over twice the national average. “The problem,”said Mr. Cohen, “has grown worse locally. The number of kids at risk is now just under 50%”.
Riviera Elementary School in Palm Bay was the first school in the charity’s program. Twenty-seven kids were provided a weekend food package. Since then the number kids served has increased to 1,400 per week and the number of schools being served by The Children’s Hunger Project has grown to 29 with further expansion planned as funding permits.
Learn more at www.thechildrenshungerproject.org
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