Issue 82 - Feb. 5

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Quarterly Event - February 11, 4:00-6:00PM

Join the Viera Suntree Business Council for a Quarterly Event at the Suntree Office Tower! Featuring a riveting presentation by Kristy Brooks entitled Break Through the Noise: How to Stand Out in a Digital and Social Age, this is an opportunity you do not want to miss. Kristy is the Director and CEO of Brooks Marketing, a 'boutique marketing firm that develops innovative solutions to provide consistent success,' and has diverse marketing experience ranging from work with small start-ups to large high-tech companies.
Topics she will cover include: 
  • Identifying Your Strong Suits
  • How to Identify and Challenge Competition
  • Ways to be Consistent in Social Media
Suntree Office Tower, 6905 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32940
FREE to Chamber Members, $10 for Non-Members

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Women of Excellence Meeting - February 17, 2015

Guest Speakers: Brig. General Nina M. Armagno
and Dr. Ethel Saunders Newman

Meeting held at Baer's furniture located at 4260 W. New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32904. Event will take place from 8-9:30AM and a light Breakfast will be served. Women and men are welcome!  FREE admission for Melbourne Chamber members or $10.00 for non Melbourne Chamber members. Location: Baer's Furniture, 4260 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL 32904

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FEBRUARY 19 - 8:00-9:30AM

Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place
200 Rialto Place, Melbourne, FL

TOPIC: Financing Technology
Join us for presentations by local subject matter experts as they share key information on Financing Technology. Many a great idea has fallen by the wayside for lack of financing. Our speakers will share valuable insight into obtaining Venture Capital, securing Government Contracts and Government Grants, and even the most often overlooked topic, qualifying for a Business Bank Loan. Remove the mystery from finance and walk away with some clear advice that will set you on the path to financing your next great idea.

Registration is required. Seating is limited to 99. Continental breakfast and networking begins at 8:00AM
SCTC Members $5.00   General Admission $10.00
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FEBRUARY 20 - 3:30-5:00PM

Melbourne Regional Chamber Auditorium
1005 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901

Networking Workshop - Speaker Instructor - Alan Kershaw
Maximize your chamber membership with ‘The Art of Networking,’ a Melbourne Regional Chamber ‘Grow Your Business’ workshop. Speaker/Instructor Alan Kershaw will give expert training on successful networking techniques, building alliances and trust, reaching new customers through leads and referrals, and more. FREE to Chamber Members, $25 Non-Members

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The Space Coast Welcomes Back Baseball To Viera
Tuesday, February 24, 5:00-7:00PM


Duran Golf Club, 7032 Stadium Pkwy., Melbourne, FL 32940

Meet representatives from the Nationals and Manatees and hear them talk about the baseball season.Chamber Members $5, Non-Members $20
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SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE TODAY!
This unique event is a 50 hole golf marathon that will be played at the Award Winning Duran Golf Club Par 3 Golf Course during the evening hours (under the lights) on Friday, April 17th, 2015. The purpose of this event is to help support the ongoing efforts of the Melbourne Regional Chamber, and 24 different charities, non-profits, or programs within Brevard County. Click Here and Register to donate to the player/charity of your choice! Donations will be accepted until April 30th.

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Ribbon Cuttings

2/5
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Vista Realty
Today! Thursday, 4:30PM - 6:30PM
6450 N. Wickham Road, Suite 104, Melbourne, FL 32940 
Join in on the fun by attending the celebration on Thursday, February 5th from 4:30 - 6:30 PM. The ribbon will be cut at 5:15 PM with the Melbourne Regional Chamber. Food catered by Amici's. For more information please visit www.vistafloridarealty.com or contact Cindy Jeffers at 321-421-7550. 

2/12
Raymond James Viera Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, 4:00PM - 6:00PM (Cut time: 5:00PM)
5464 Village Drive, Viera, FL 32955
Come celebrate! Raymond James is having a Grand Opening for their Viera office. Refreshments and light hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Address: 5464 Village Drive, Viera, FL 32955

For more information contact Deanna Tangeman at 321-253-7999 or deanna.tangeman@raymondjames.com. Raymond James is a Financial Brokerage Firm. Please visit their website at www.raymondjames.com/Melbourne

2/18
Barry University's School of Professional and Career Education (PACE)
GRAND OPENING

Wednesday, 11:00AM - 2:00PM (Cut time: 12:00PM)
410 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32935
Come out to show your support of this new location during your lunch hour and see how an adult learner can achieve their bachelor's or master's degree while working! Food and beverage will be provided in addition to a silent auction to benefit the United Way of Brevard.  For more information please contact Liz or Brooke at 321-409-5553.
All Chamber members will receive a 20% tuition discount!

2/21
The Circuit Grand Opening
Saturday, 12:00PM - 5:00PM (Cut time: 12:30PM)
660 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite 106, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937
Contact: Sharon Winters at 321-428-4910 or visit www.thecircuitfitness.com

Member News

EGAD! Founders Day Celebrates 155 Years of Eau Gallie History
The Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD!) hosts the fifth annual Eau Gallie Founders’ Day on historic Highland Avenue on Saturday, February 7, from Noon-5 p.m. This annual tradition celebrates the historical roots of the town of Eau Gallie and includes live musical entertainment from St. Johns Wood, family activities from the Eau Gallie Public Library, Foosaner Art Museum and the Brevard Zoo, historic presentations and, of course, the traditional fish fry dinner. It’s family fun for all ages in honor of the founders of Eau Gallie. 

This event is open to the public and free to attend. Ala carte meals are $10 for the entree and two sides plus one water or soft drink. Beer is $4 each. Ticket sales of beer and meal tickets are being offered online at www.eaugalliefoundersday.org in advance to minimize time in line. For further information, please contact Lisa Packard at (321) 574-2737 or info@eaugalliearts.com.

5th Annual Space Coast Craft Beer Festival
The Broken Barrel Tavern in Palm Bay, Florida and Whittaker Cooper Financial Group in Melbourne, FL present the 5th Annual Space Coast Craft Beer Festival, to be held at the Space Coast Harley Davidson, 1440 Sportsman Lane, Palm Bay, FL on Saturday, February 21, 2015.

This year’s event will feature over 150 different craft beers from more than 70 breweries, over one-third of those are Florida-based. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $75.00 presale. General Admission tickets are $30.00 in advance, $40.00 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at spacecoastcraftbeerfestival.com or in-person at The Broken Barrel Tavern, 4700 Babcock Street, Palm Bay, FL. All the proceeds from this event will benefit Space Coast Early Intervention Center in Melbourne, FL.


'Silver Edge College' Schools Seniors in Viera
Tchaikovsky focus of free afternoon event at One Senior Place

Seniors can learn about the life of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky during a free educational presentation of the Silver Edge College at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 12th in Viera. Hosted by One Senior Place, the seminar will be facilitated by David Cooke, President and CEO of Bridges, the organization best known for its outreach to Brevard children and adults with disabilities. Space Coast Symphony Orchestra Artistic Director, Aaron T. Collins, will open the program of adult learning with a musical preview by several brass musicians of Tchaikovsky's Manfred symphony.

The Silver Edge College is sponsored by Brevard County Public Schools Legacy Club and One Senior Place; it is designed to satisfy the hunger for knowledge which extends well into retirement years. Seniors who attend are encouraged to share their life experiences during programs that offer intellectual stimulation on a variety of topics that include historical events, music and literature, biographies and more. One Senior Place is located at 8085 Spyglass Hill Road in Viera. Admission is free and an RSVP is requested by calling (321) 751-6771. For more information, visit the One Senior Place website at www.OneSeniorPlace.com.


EDC Announces 2015 Award Recipients
The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast (EDC) announced the 2015 recipients of the Innovation Company of the Year and Manufacturer of the Year awards at the EDC’s recent Investor Update Meeting.

The EDC presented the Innovation Company of the Year award to Roswell Global located in Rockledge, FL. Robert Oswell, CEO of Roswell Global accepted the award on behalf of the company. Over 16 years ago, a passion for lifestyle, audio and marine lead Roswell Global to patent, develop, design and manufacture the best products in the marine industry and later lead them into the electronics and audio industries.

The EDC presented the Manufacturer of the Year award to MC Assembly located in Melbourne, Florida. MC Assembly, a 30-year corporate citizen headquartered in Brevard County, is a leader in the contract manufacturing industry. The company is in a globally competitive business; servicing both local and international markets with turnkey original equipment manufacturing solutions for products many of us use on a daily basis.

Beyond Breakfast to Benefit Club Esteem
Seeks Sponsors

Club Esteem is now seeking table sponsors for Beyond Breakfast 2015. The event will be held March 19 from 7:30AM to 9:00AM at the Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront, 2605 A1A, Indialantic. Table sponsorship begins at $500 and includes 10 seats to the event.

Club Esteem is a non-profit organization that provides free after-school programming Monday through Friday from 2:30-6:30 PM, as well as summer activities, to students in grades 1 st-12th living in economically disadvantaged communities. For questions about sponsor or event information, please contact Fund Development Director, Jennifer Ottomanelli at: funddevelopment@clubesteem.org or 321.298.8381.

The Kiwanis Club of Melbourne
The Kiwanis Club of Melbourne is now accepting new members. The Kiwanis Club has been serving Melbourne, FL and surrounding areas since 1924 with service projects that respond to community needs. Service projects focus on the needs of young children and developing future generations of leaders.

Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at the Rustic Restaurant at the Rialto Hilton from 12-1:00PM. Contact Lotte Lopez at (321) 480-8193 for more information.

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