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Better Business Council (BBC)
2014 Annual Membership Drive - Ends Oct. 31st!
BBC Membership identifies your local business as one which holds itself to high ethical business standards and practices. As a member, you will receive priority referrals when consumers call the Better Business Council for the names of reputable businesses offering the products or services you provide. You will also receive a categorical listing on the BBC page of the Chamber Website located at http://www.melbourneregionalchamber.com/better-business-council.htm
Additional benefits incude the Chamber's membership in Excel (valued at $200.00). One FREE entry to and introduction at the Chamber's Business Breakfast being held on Thursday, Nov. 6, 7:00 am at the Indian River Colony Club. Plus a chance to win a radio advertising package from WSBH The Beach. All for the annual membership fee of $150.
Click here to see the BBC flyer for additional benefits.
Women-Owned
Business Expo
Tuesday, November 4
The Women of Excellence of the Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida is teaming up with the Titusville, Cocoa Beach & Palm Bay Chambers of Commerce for an exciting Women-Owned Business Expo on November 4th! This event will be held from 5-7 PM at the Space Coast Convention Center located at 301 Tucker Lane, Cocoa, Florida. With a sold-out line-up of women owned businesses participating as vendors, this is a great opportunity for networking and shopping. General admission is just $5.00 at the door. Hors d'oeuvres will be served and cash bar is available.
November 6th, 7:15-9:00AM
Indian River Colony Club, 1936 Freedom Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940
Join us for breakfast and get informed on the latest happenings in Brevard County government. This month's breakfast features reports from three county commissioners - Mary Bolin Lewis, District 4; Chuck Nelson, District 2; Andy Anderson, District 5, plus a special presentation from County Manager Stockton Whitten.
Early Bird Reservation Deadline is Friday, Oct. 31, 5 p.m. - $18.00 for members
After Oct. 31 - $25.00 for members. $35 Non-members.
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Monthly Meeting - November 18, 8:00-9:30AM
The Women of Excellence welcomes Guest Speaker Jennifer Carroll on November 18th at Baer's furniture from 8AM - 9:30AM. Jennifer Carroll is the former 18th Lieutenant Governor of Florida. She was the first black American and first woman to be elected to the position of Lieutenant Governor to the Sate of Florida and has served the Florida House of Representatives from 2003 until 2010. She recently published a Best Seller autobiography When You Get There. Please plan to attend to hear her inspirational story! Breakfast sponsored by The Fountains. For more information, please contact Naomi Penney, at naomi@melbourneregionalchamber.com. Event is FREE to Melbourne Chamber Members and $10.00 for Non Chamber Members. Advanced Reservations Required CLICK HERE.
Quarterly Dinner/Mini-Expo
11/19/14
The Next Generation Energy - will be November's topic in a series of Quarterly Dinner and Mini-Expo educational presentations from the chamber's Space Coast Tech Council.
Join us for dinner, networking and an overview of the renewable energy sector as our distinguished keynote speaker and panelists discuss solar, energy efficiency, biomass, natural gas, fuel cells, wind power, and superconductivity magnets.
General Admission is $45. Tech Companies and Melbourne Regional Chamber Members are $35. Seating is limited. Registration is required CLICK HERE.
To learn more about the Space Coast Tech Council visit the website at www.sctcbrevard.com
CONSTANT CONTACT® MARKETING WORKSHOP:
ROCK YOUR HOLIDAYS WITH A GREAT PROMOTION!
Presenter: Cheri Martin of WCN Interactive, Inc. (Certified Constant Contact Instructor)
Thursday, November 20th, 3:30-5:00PM
Melbourne Chamber Auditorium, 1005 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, 32901
The Melbourne Regional Chamber is hosting a terrific workshop to provide you with simple, practical techniques for closing out 2014 on a high note! This workshop is presented by social media marketing expert Cheri Martin of WCN Interactive. You'll learn all about social media strategies to leverage your online marketing activities for effective results all season long.
The cost is free for chamber members, and $10.00 for non-members. Reserve your seat online at www.MelbourneRegionalChamber.com. Or phone 321-724-5400 for more information.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES
Saturday, November 29th
 Take small steps to big success this holiday season, and participate in Small Business Saturday with your fellow Melbourne Regional Chamber members.
If you offer American Express, and would like to participate in Shop Small - Small Business Saturday, contact Naomi@MelbourneRegionalChamber.com
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A SIGN-UP FORM
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Member News
It's 'Safety Last' in Suntree
Suntree United Methodist Church Hosts Silent Film
The image of Harold Lloyd clinging desperately from the hands of a skyscraper clock during Safety Last! (1923) is one of the great iconic moments of film history. On Sunday, November 2 at 5:00 PM, local audiences can experience the comic genius of Lloyd during "Silent Sunday Film Fun" at Suntree United Methodist Church at 7400 N. Wickham Road, 32940. Unlike other film screenings, the event will begin with the audience following an on-screen bouncing ball, singing some of the popular Tin Pan Alley songs of the ‘20s, followed by a short break with refreshments. Church organist, Tom Taylor will then screen the silent classic while providing historically accurate organ accompaniment. While the event is free of charge, tickets are required and can be obtained by calling Suntree United Methodist Church at 321-242-2585.
Attention CyberShoppers!
Start your holiday shopping early at the BIDS FOR KIDS "HOLIDAY EDITION" ON-LINE AUCTION November 3 - 13, sponsored by Brevard Schools Foundation. All proceeds will benefit education programs right here in Brevard Public Schools. Lots of great items already posted for your "window shopping" including dining certificates, spa packages and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a behind the scenes guided tour for two (2) of the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle’s Factory of the Future at the KSC Visitor Complex.
Of special interest for businesses – two advertising packages; a digital billboard package from Clear Channel Outdoor and a three week broadcast schedule on 98.5 The Beach.
Register to bid at: www.biddingforgood.com/brevardschools
Grand Villa Hosts Art Show & Auction
Thursday, Nov. 6, 6:00-8:00PM
Grand Villa Senior Living Community is hosting an elegant evening of art, hors d'oeuvres and sparkling wine at 964 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne. Add to your collection and support a great cause. All proceeds will go to the Cornerstone Foundation, providing needed services to the elderly and veterans.
This event is FREE and open to the public. RSVP 321-872-8041 by October 31st. www.GrandVillaMelbourne.com
Doctors' Goodwill Foundation Presents Special Health Insurance Expo and Health Fair - Nov. 8th
The Doctors’ Goodwill Foundation “2014 Doctors Expo” will feature a Health Insurance Expo and a Health Fair during the philanthropic organization’s day-long array of events set for Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Hilton Rialto in Melbourne, Florida.
Health insurance providers and experts will be featured in a special area where they can meet the public, answer their questions and assist people navigate through the Health Insurance Exchange and Medicare options available. In addition to the Health Insurance Fair, the Doctors’ Goodwill Foundation will present their 11th annual Doctors’ Expo, Health Fair and CME Event.
Call 321-735-6492 or Visit www.DoctorsFoundation.org
Hidden Potentials has the Solution for Bored Middle Schoolers
More and more middle school students find themselves going home to empty houses with nothing to do except eat a bag of chips or vegetate in front of a video game. Hidden Potentials has a new program for middle school students called CONNECT. It connects kids with their friends and members of the community by bringing the community together to share the responsibility of supporting these youths and families. Three business partners, Community Credit Union, Duron Smith A/C & Heat and Sam’s Club, Cocoa have stepped up to the plate to fund the project, but more funding is needed.
The organization's first program will start at Crossroads Community Church, 2115 Knox McRae, Titusville for Jackson Middle School students. Each school day from 4:30-6:30 students will have the opportunity to enjoy activities like never before! Additional programs are slated to start in Rockledge, Melbourne and Palm Bay. For more information, please phone Kathy Clinton at 321-267-6318.
Gator Club Hosts November Holiday Toy Drive
The Space Coast Gator Club will hold a holiday toy drive at its four football watch party locations during the month of November. Toys will be collected on behalf of Toys for Tots, Brevard County and will be distributed by them to Brevard County children.
Members and Gator fans are asked to bring a new and unwrapped toy or game to any of the group's four watch party locations. You will receive a free raffle ticket for each toy donated for the halftime raffle as a thank you.
The four official football watch party locations are:
1) Broken Barrel, 4050 S. Babcock St., Palm Bay
2) Old School Pizza, 1315 S. Babcock St., Melbourne
3) Normans Raw Bar & Grill, 3 Forrest Ave., Cocoa
4) Dixie Crossroads, 1475 Garden St. Titusville
For further information or to make a donation go to spacecoastgatorclub.com or email the club at spacecoastgatorclub@gmail.com or call 321-890-7754.
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