Issue 72 - Nov. 19

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Chamber Events

SHOP SMALL WITH US!

Saturday, November 29th
More than 50 local small businesses will be participating in Small Business Saturday on November 29th. Don't miss the kick-off from 9am to 10am at the Melbourne Regional Chamber - 1005 East Strawbridge Ave. 

Shoppers attending the kick-off rally will receive a Shop Small tote bag and a list of participating businesses who will give an additional 10% or more discount to shoppers with a special Chamber Shop Small pass. In addition 25 winners will receive a $25 gift card from AmEx (must be present to win).

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December 4, 2014 - Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
Thursday 7:15-9AM
Sponsored by:

This months topic:
Continuing To Navigate the New Health Care Waters
Keynote Speaker: Edward Griese,
President & CEO of Health First Health Plans
Ed will discuss the Health Insurance Marketplace, the Affordable Care Act and the impact it has on the community. 
Early Bird Reservation Deadline: Monday, Dec. 1, 5PM - $18.00
Member Cost after Dec. 1, 5PM - $25.00
Non-Member Cost - $35.00
Come meet with over 175 business and community leaders along with the Chamber's newest members!

Register Here

Congratulations to November's Better Business of the Month:
Eric Ponce State Farm Insurance

Welcome to the newest BBC members - AP Electric, Barry University, Shutter Outlet. Congratulations to AP Electric, the winner of the $5,000 airtime package from WSBH 98.5 the Beach!


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         FRIDAY, DEC. 5th 6-9PM
                 Hosted by:     
 

The Season's Most Merrytacular Mixer!
It's that time of year again to cast your vote for the Melbourne Coast's BEST MARTINI! Sip martinis and enjoy great food, music and socializing as local bars & restaurants present their specialty martinis. Cash awards given for best martini and best decorated bar! So far, we have 13 bars/restaurants participating in this years event held at Rosner Chevrolet.
Tickets: $40 before Nov. 27th, $45 after Nov. 27th
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Could your bar or restaurant be crowned "The Best Martini on the Melbourne Coast" this year? Here's a chance to receive great publicity and show-off your bartending skills to an enthusiastic crowd. Our guests will choose the winning martini the night of the event and you could win: $250 cash and award plaque for the "Best Martini" or $250 cash and award plaque for the "Best Decorated Bar" (awards sponsored by Florida Today). 

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WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE 
Holiday Shopping Night
Thursday, December 11 - 5:30-8:30PM 
Hosted by:

Featuring Holiday Shopping, Music, Cash Bar, Refreshments and Fashion Show by Michael Emmanuel Couture! Admission is FREE & open to the public. Contact Naomi Penney at (321) 724-5400 x238 or Naomi@MelbourneRegionalChamber.com for more information. Buena Vida Estates is located at 2129 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL 32904.
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Open House / Ribbon Cuttings


Grand Opening of Epitome Salon & Spa
Thursday, December 4th
5:30 PM-7:30 PM
* Refreshments will be provided
* Gift basket giveaways
* Salon specializing in hydrotherapy, high quality organic products & cosmetics from Israel and other services.  
Location: 5275 Babcock Road, PALM BAY, FL 32905
Inside Country Club Plaza at the corner of Port Malabar and Babcock Road .

Member News

Students Get Schooled at Rock Paper Simple   
 
It's not often that 26-year old Joshua Adams talks serious business with those younger than himself.  But the owner of the Melbourne web agency Rock Paper Simple got the chance, when he hosted the Graphic Design Club from Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy on Wednesday, October 29.  Graphic Design teacher Aileen Carlson brought 10 of her high school students to Rock Paper Simple for a three-hour field trip, so that students could experience what it might be like to work in an agency environment. The group received a tour of the office and a professional overview from graphic designer, Russ Wood and web developer, Chris Jones.  The students reviewed various web and marketing projects and were given refreshments and a presentation on branding development by RPS owner, Joshua Adams. 

Appointed to the Board of Directors for the entrepreneur-focused Founders Forum earlier this year, Joshua Adams began Rock Paper Simple in 2013.  His full-service web agency, based in Melbourne, Florida, provides web design, web development and website maintenance on a WordPress platform. For more information on Rock Paper Simple, visit the company website at www.RockPaperSimple.com or call (321) 474-7513.       

 
Students from the Graphic Design Club at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy were treated to donuts and branding talk on October 29th at the Melbourne website agency, Rock Paper Simple.  Photo by ROCK PAPER SIMPLE.

Take Stock in Children 5K Run - Dec. 6th

Join the Take Stock In Children Run 4 The Future 5K Run/Walk at 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 6th at the Eastern Florida State College Melbourne Campus Wickham Park Pavilion. Over 100 awards will be given to the top three finishers in over 16 categories. Schools will also have their own student participation challenge with the top school winning $500! This is an evening race ending with delicious barbeque and a surprise visitor.  All proceeds support Brevard Schools Foundation’s drop-out prevention program Take Stock in Children.  Go to www.tsicrun4thefuture.com for the Registration Forms, or call 321.633.1000 x430 for more information
 
Change a Life over lunch by becoming a mentor to a TSIC scholar. Monthly trainings are held at the School Board Building at 9:00 a.m. on the 1st Tuesday of every month. Background checks are paid by TSIC. We hope to bring in about 60 students in April! Each one deserves a caring person to offer their friendship, guidance and support! Please call the TSIC office at 321-633-1000 x415 to schedule your training with our Mentor Coordinator Delbressa Jordan. You may also email her at Jordan.Delbressa@brevardschools.org.

Hidden Potentials Community Challenge

Hidden Potentials is challenging all chamber members to help them build Strong Neighborhoods right here in Brevard.   Watch the video and write “YES” in the comments if you will accept the challenge.  Let’s see how many chamber members respond to this post!!  Share with people you know who care about our kids in Brevard!!
 
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