Issue 104 - July 17

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July Diamond Members

Diamond Members 20+ years of membership renewing in the month of July. Congratulations on your success and thank you for your longstanding support!

Suntree Country Club, 20
Spherion Staffing, 21
State Farm Insurance Co.
Dan Odom, 26

United Way of  Brevard, 26
Space Coast Early Intervention, 27
BELK, 28
Florida  Prep, 46

Chamber Events

 


Tuesday, July 21, 2015 | 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Celebrate Christmas in July at Uno's Chicago Grill - Viera.
Learn about the Viera Community Institute and sponsorship opportunities for the 2015 Light Up Viera Holiday Parade.
Santa will be making an appearance from his summer vacation to collect unwrapped school supplies for Devereux Florida. We encourage our community to support the students in need by bringing any supplies they may be able to donate to this event.
Below is a list of items that are needed throughout the year:
• Backpacks • Glue • Crayons • Pens • Pencils • Rulers
• Protractors • Calculators • Loose Leaf Paper • Three Ring Binders
Free admission thanks to the sponsorship from The Viera Discovery Center. Location: Uno Chicago Grill, 8260 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32940

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 - 3:30-5:00PM
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, July 22nd 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 and owner 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

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Chamber 2040 Leadership Development Series
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 - 5:30PM
Topic: "Broken Glass"- Creating Your Own Professional Ceiling

Location: Calilou at Melbourne Main Street, 901 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901
A unique panel discussion featuring women who have forged their own path and taken leadership roles in their industries. The panel will be moderated by Jarin Eisenberg, Executive Director of Melbourne Main street and chamber board member. Complimentary appetizers & cash bar at 5:30. THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.


SCTC Quarterly Dinner & Mini-Expo
Thursday, July 23, 2015 | 5:30-8:30PM
The Impact of Drones and Robotics on the Global Marketplace will be the topic at the July 23, 2015 Quarterly Dinner & Mini-Expo hosted by the Space Coast Tech Council. The SCTC is extremely pleased to partner with the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International(AUVSI) for this event.
 
The event begins with guests interacting with a dozen or so companies from the Unmanned Systems and Robotics  industries, displaying products and services that address a wide array of ventures.
 
The SCTC Quarterly Dinner/Mini-Expo provides an evening of educational presentations by some very forward-thinking industry leaders, and an opportunity to interact with companies, informally, at a tabletop display. 
Location: Holiday Inn and Conference Center - Viera, 8298 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32901
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
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Wednesday, August 19, 2015 |6:00-9:00PM
The Melbourne Regional Chamber is pleased to announce the 7th Annual Valor Awards to be held Wednesday, August 19 at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place. The Valor Awards honor Brevard County's Military, Police, Fire & Rescue Personnel for acts of extraordinary valor. 

We thank our presenting sponsors Vitas Innovative Hospice Care and Walmart, as well as AT&T, Berman Hopkins Wright & LaHam CPAsCity of Melbourne, Regions Bank, Wesche Jewelers, Harris Corporation, ebay enterprise, Wells Fargo, Buena Vida Estates, BB&T, Artemis IT and WCN Interactive for their support.

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SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015
The Chamber's Veterans Resource Committee has once again joined with the City of Palm Bay and Bass Pro Shops to present the second annual Stick Marsh Veterans Bass Challenge on Saturday, November 14 at the famous Stick Marsh. 

If you're a veteran or boat captain, and you'd like to spend a day on the marsh fishing for bass, contact 
 Justin@MelbourneRegionalChamber.com

Thanks again to our presenting sponsor Allen & Company Investments as well as FPL, AT&TGray|Robinson - Attorneys at Law, BB&T, Jersey Mike's Subs, Twin Rivers Insurance, ebay enterprise and Einstein Bros. Bagels

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Ribbon Cuttings

7/20
GRAND OPENING FOR OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Monday, 5:00PM - 6:30PM, ribbon cutting at 5:30PM
The Outback is opening its newest location in Melbourne! Please join us for their ribbon cutting on Monday, July 20th at 5PM. VIP's from Outback Steakhouse & local dignitaries will be present in addition, 50% of the proceeds collected that evening will go to The Haven for Children.

Please join us in welcoming Outback Steakhouse to Melbourne & support their "Charity Give Back" night! Outback Steakhouse is located just outside of the main Melbourne Square Mall entrance facing W. New Haven Avenue. For more information, please visit www.outback.com or
http://www.facebook.com/outback.

7/21
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION FOR PETS AND MORE STORE
Tuesday, 10:00AM - 12:00PM, ribbon cutting at 10:30AM
Grand Opening Celebration! Pets and More Store is located at 1476 Aurora Road, Melbourne, FL. Specializing in pets, pet supplies, and educating pet owners and children about caring for animals. For more information, please visit www.petsandmorestore.com or www.facebook.com/petsandmorestore.

7/23
GRAND OPENING FOR SUNCOAST REAL ESTATE GROUP
Thursday, 5:00PM - 7:00PM, ribbon cutting at 5:30PM
Sun Coast Real Estate is having their Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, July 23rd from 5 - 7PM. Hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, refreshments, door prizes and networking opportunities! The event will be held at the Sun Coast Real Estate offices at 3960 Minton Road, West Melbourne, FL 32904. 

Sun Coast Real Estate is the leading real estate company in Brevard with over 20 specialized and experienced realtors that provide residential and commercial real estate services. For more information, please visit www.suncoastbrevard.com

 

7/30
RIBBON CUTTING FOR PREMIER INNOVATIONS CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER
Thursday, 5:00PM - 7:00PM, ribbon cutting at 5:30PM
Join us in the chamber auditorium for refreshments as we welcome Premier Innovations Career and & Technical Education Center.

The event will take place at the Melbourne Chamber located at 1005 E. Strawbridge Ave. Melbourne, FL 32901. Career Center will open SOON in Melbourne!

Member News

SUPPLY ZONE FOR TEACHERS - Helping Teachers, Helping Students
It’s that time of the year again – the Brevard Schools Foundation is preparing for its annual Back to School Supply Giveaway Event. With more than 34,000 of our district’s students on Free or Reduced Lunch, many of these children cannot afford school supplies of their own. 
 
This year the foundation again hopes to serve 2,000 students at its annual Back to School Giveaway Event on Saturday, July 25 at the Clearlake Education Center, Cocoa. The goal is to give these children the school supplies they need to start the school year ready to learn and succeed, and the foundation needs your help. There are many ways in which you can support this effort, including hosting a supply drive, volunteering for the event, or through a financial sponsorship or contribution.  For more information, please contact Elizabeth Schreiber at the Supply Zone for Teachers at 321-633-3660, x301. www.brevardschoolsfoundation.org

EVERYTHING BREVARD ANNOUNCES UPGRADES
EverythingBrevard.com has been an instrumental media partner of ours for some time now and we would like to share their exciting news with you.  (see the attached press release)  They have recently updated their technology to comply with Google's new rules for mobile responsiveness.  Google's new rule makes mobile-friendliness a factor in your search ranking.  It was a major update that had to be done to keep EverythingBrevard.com and all of their clients receiving optimal search results.  Learn more about EverythingBrevard.com, sign up for the EverythingBrevard.com Weekly Newsletter, or request more information on advertising.

ALICE HEALY NAMED DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS OF THE CHILDREN'S HUNGER PROJECT
Alice Healey has been appointed Director of Operations of The Children’s Hunger Project.  Ms. Healey, a central Florida native, comes to the charity with a strong background in business management and a well-known involvement with Brevard County charities.
 
Ms. Healey serves on the boards of three local charities.  Her community service includes being 2012 Volunteer of the year and a Nominee for the Women of Excellence Award from the Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce.  Her efforts have also benefitted the Police Foundation of Melbourne and Junior Achievement.
 
As Director of Operations, Ms. Healey, will work with the Executive Director in all aspects of the charity with particular emphasis on dealing with the Brevard School District and the three dozen elementary schools that are part of The Children’s Hunger Project program.
https://thechildrenshungerproject.org/


DOING BUSINESS IN BREVARD COUNTY
Luncheon Event Thursday, July 23

Orlando Business Journal invites you to attend the 2015 Doing Business in Brevard County panel discussion luncheon event from 11AM to 1:30PM at the Melbourne Hilton Rialto. Attend and find out how you and your company can connect on business opportunities with a number of existing and upcoming projects here in Brevard.

The panelists scheduled to participate are Anthony Cantanese, Former President/CEO, Florida Institute of Technology; Lisa Rice, President, CareerSource Brevard; John Walsh, CEO, Port Canaveral; Gregory J. Weiner, Senior Director of Business Development, Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast; and Keevin Williams, VP, Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives, Space Florida. The cost is $55 per person and $625 per corporate table of 10. Vist OBJevents.com to make your reservation.

CLICK HERE FOR EVENT FLYER

Are You Mac Mad?
Free iPhone and iPad training sessions at One Senior Place in Viera

Owners of Apple mobile devices rejoice: Free training on your iPhone and iPad will be available at Viera-based One Senior Place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, July 27, 28 & 29.  Sessions will be offered from 2-4 PM in the afternoon and then again at 6-8 PM each evening.  DeLaura Financial Planning will host the Space Coast Apple User Group, MacMAD, at One Senior Place, the marketplace for senior resources at 8085 Spyglass Hill Road in Viera.  Longtime Apple facilitator, Dennis Crowley will review the ways to interact with your iOS 8 device, from the external controls, touch screen and predictive keyboard, to Siri, Apple's digital assistant.  Crowley will cover essential tasks like making and receiving calls and email, to purchasing and installing apps, using Face Time video calling and syncing your various Apple products.  To reserve a seat at the informal educational event, call (321) 751-6771.  

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