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Chamber Events
March 5, 7:15-9:00AM
Holiday Inn Melbourne-Viera Conference Center
The Health of Your Lungs
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Keishan Moore, B.S., CNP
Development Coordinator, American Lung Association in Florida
Come meet with local business and community leaders and welcome the Chamber's newest members!
Early Bird Reservation Deadline is Monday, March 2, 5:00PM - $20.00 for members.
After March 2 - $25.00 for members. $35 Non-members.
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MARCH 10 - 3:30-5:30PM
Topic: State of Non-Profits, Endowments, Charitable Gifts
Join the Chamber's Non Profit Council on March 10th for a Training Session with Sandy Scannelli! Event will be at the Melbourne Chamber Auditorium from 3:30-5:30PM. Cost is FREE for Chamber Members & $10.00 for Non-Chamber Members. For more information, contact the Melbourne Regional Chamber at (321)724-5400. Advance reservations required. Location: Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida, 1005 E. Strawbridge Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901
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TUESDAY, MARCH 17
Make your reservations now for networking and inspiration at our monthly Women of Excellence meeting, Tuesday, March 17th from 8AM - 9:30AM. Suzy Leonard from Florida Today and Connie Harvey from the American Red Cross will be our guest speakers. Breakfast sponsored by Grace Church. Melbourne Chamber members attend FREE and non-chamber members pay just $15.00. The Women of Excellence is sponsored by Health First and Baer's Furniture.
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MARCH 18 - 5:30-6:15PM
Connect with the Melbourne Regional Chamber's 2040 Leadership Development Group
TOPIC: Management Priorities - Understanding Your Responsibilities to Subordinates and Superiors
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Waco Hoover, Principal & Co-Founder, The MichaelBass Group
The MichaelBass Group is a boutique investment banking and strategic advisory services firm focused on media, live events, health care and information technology. Mr. Hoover focuses on managing the firm’s investment portfolio assets in addition to identifying new strategic M&A opportunities. The firm owns and has equity positions in over 57 live event and media properties.
Mr. Hoover will address challenges and strategies involved with advancing through the management chain of command, and transitioning from the military to a civilian work environment.
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MARCH 19 - 5:30-8:30PM
The Changing Face of Aviation, Aerospace & New Space
The event begins with guests interacting with a dozen or more companies from the Aviation/Aerospace/New Space industries. Participating exhibitors display products and services that address a wide array of technology ventures. There will be plenty of excellent networking opportunities, and an abundance of information exchanged when guests and exhibitors meet at the display tables. The program part of the evening begins with a plated dinner, and presentations from the industry's top experts who will share updates and plans for current and future projects on the horizon. The Space Coast Tech Council's Quarterly Dinner & Mini-Expos have proven to be events well worth attending, and the Aviation/Aerospace/New Space event promises to deliver strong, as we highlight the many advances that are taking place in the face of changing technologies.
eneral Admission $45
SCTC Members/Melbourne Chamber/Technology Company $35
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 - 11:45-1:00PM
Melbourne Regional Chamber Auditorium
1005 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901
Speaker Instructor - Bonnie McKee
Do you know your ribbon cutting ABCs? Join us Wednesday, March 25th for a special ‘R.I.B.B.O.N. Cutting Workshop,’ part of the Melbourne Regional Chamber’s ‘Grow Your Business’ series. Bonnie McKee, event producer extraordinaire of Designing Premier Events & Weddings will give expert training on how to make the most of your Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening. Space is limited, so be sure to register early for this informative special event.
FREE to Chamber Members, $25 Non-Members
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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.
Hole Sponsors, Table Vendors & Food Vendors Wanted - CLICK HERE
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Your company can be a part of the Women of Excellence Awards Banquet hosted by the Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida where we recognize chamber women in the community for their dedication and commitment to excellence. This year’s Black & White Ball will be held Thursday, May 21st at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place from 6PM – 9PM. All WE Award nominees will be recognized and two outstanding women will be presented with the prestigious 2015 Award of Excellence.
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Ribbon Cuttings
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BishopBeale Groundbreaking
Wednesday, 10:00AM
BishopBeale is a full service real estate advisory firm that is breaking ground for their new offices located on the corner of Wickham Road and Jordan Blass Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940. For more information, please contact Caroline Miller at 407-310-9574 or visit www.bishopbeale.com.
3/5
Everything Brevard Birthday Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, 5:30-8:00PM
Come Join the Fun! Everything Brevard is celebrating 4 years of business in Brevard County. Ribbon Cutting at 6PM with the Melbourne Regional Chamber. Food provided by Palm Shores Bistro. Vendor opportunities available. Location: Space Coast Assn of Realtors at 1450 Sarno Road, Melbourne, FL 32935. For more information, please contact Tracy Stroderd at 321-676-8920
3/6
Code Craft Lab Grand Opening
Friday, 5:00-8:00PM
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Codecraft Lab. Codecraft Lab is a non profit, computer programming and education service located in Eau Gallie. They are inviting you out to their grand opening on March 6th from 5-8PM. The Melbourne Regional Chamber will cut the ribbon at 6PM. Refreshments provided. Codecraft Lab is located in the old Highland Mint Bldg at 1423 Highland Ave, Melbourne, FL 32935. For more information, please contact Shannon Landin at 321-205-3347 or visit their website at www.codecraftlab.org.
3/11
Hope Village Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Wednesday, 4:00-5:00PM
1815 Avocado Ave, Melbourne, FL 32935
Hope Village will provide affordable housing for families with children under the Rapid Re-housing initiative. This site will also continue to provide affordable housing for the long term tenants. Refreshments served. For more information, please contact Sandy Carnival, Executive Director at 321-474-0966
3/12
Grand Opening UPS Store
Thursday, 5:00-7:00PM
Join us for Entertainment, Music, Food, Libation and Prizes. The UPS Store at Wickham Park 3682 N. Wickham Road Melbourne, FL, across from Eastern Florida State College.
Member News
Tico Warbird Airshow
March 13, 14 & 15, 2015 - Space Coast Regional Airport - Titusville, Florida
The Valiant Air Command is pleased to announce that advance tickets for the 2015 TICO Warbirds Airshow, featuring the US Air Force Thunderbirds, are now on sale in several Brevard County locations including right here at the Melbourne Regional Chamber.
The 2015 TICO Warbirds Airshow will be held at the Space Coast Regional Airport, just off State Road 405 (Columbia Parkway), Friday March 13 through Sunday March 15. Gates open at 8:30 AM; the Warbird Alley Flight Line is open until noon, and flight activity begins at approximately 1:00 PM. For additional information go to the Valiant Air Command website at WWW.VACWarbirds.net, or call the Warbird Museum at (321) 268-1941.
Advance tickets - Adult $17, Children (5 to 12) $7
Gate Tickets - Adults $44, Children (5 to 12) $12
3rd Annual Gemini Elementary 5K Race
Fitness, friends and a fabulous sunset – all will be waiting for you at the 3rd Annual Gemini Elementary Sunset 5K Race, partnered with the Melbourne Beach Rotary Club. All proceeds from the race will benefit Gemini’s Technology Fund. Race t-shirts are available for participants who register by March 1. All are welcome! Age group categories from 5 to 55+ Saturday, March 14 – 5:30pm Race Start Race course starts/ends at Gemini Elementary, 2100 Oak Street, Melbourne Beach, FL. To register visit www.geminiPTO.org/sunset5K
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Government/Business News
Brevard named top ten Advanced Industry Region
High concentration of high technology, engineering workforce positions Space Coast at #7
In a recently released Brookings Institute report focused on the next generation workforce, Brevard County took the #7 spot on the list of metropolitans with the greatest share of Advanced Industries employment. The Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro was listed in impressive company with heavy technology hitters like San Jose, Seattle, San Francisco and it beat out Boston, Houston and San Diego to round out the top ten.
In the Brookings report, America’s Advanced Industries: What They Are, Where They Are, and Why They Matter, the Advanced Industries sector is noted as encompassing 50 industries ranging from manufacturing such as automotive and aerospace to high-tech services such as computer software and computer system design. It’s also deeply engrained with technology research and development (R&D) and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) areas where Brevard maintains a strong foothold.
With a high technology focus and high concentration of innovative workforce, the Space Coast is routinely included in a number of rankings and lists focusing on high tech talent including recent recognition from Forbes Magazine, the Milken Institute, Area Development Magazine and more. |
