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August Diamond Members
Diamond Members 20+ years of membership renewing in the month of August. Congratulations on your success and thank you for your longstanding support!
Volk Law, 20
Computer Experts, 21
Mr. Kenneth P. Revay CM, 23
St. Joseph Catholic School, 25
Island Tile and Marble, LLC, 27
Corporate Property Group, Inc., 28
RELM Wireless Corporation, 28
Animal Medical Clinic P.A., 29
CIA Developers, 30
Weather Engineers, 33
Suddath Relocation Systems, 34
Melbourne Kidney Center, 35
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Chamber Events
LUNCH & LEARN | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 | 11:30-1:00PM
The Business Support Services committee will be hosting their second lunch and learn in the auditorium at the Melbourne Regional Chamber auditorium.
Come listen to presentations by committee members that are geared to assist SCTC members and technology companies large and small with critical business issues we all must face.
The topic for the Lunch and Learn is Shipping and Exporting.
Robert Duerr of Northrop Grumman will be will be discussing the significant regulatory changes in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations and the Internal Traffic in Arms Regulations, especially as those changes impact what is export-controlled and how U.S. businesses can interface with international suppliers, partners and customers.
Roger Jubert, owner of a local UniShippers Franchise will be sharing how small and medium-sized businesses can save time, trouble and money on their shipping, while providing first-rate customer service and trusted shipping advice. Roger will demonstrate UniShippers' proprietary shipping platform, which allows UniShippers' customers to rate shop a potential LTL shipment(Less Than Truckload) in 60 seconds or less.
General Admission $15.00
SCTC Members $10.00
Lunch is provided. Registration is required.
Networking begins at 11:30 AM
Location: 1005 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 | 4:00-6:00PM
at the Holiday Inn - Viera
Featuring a Viera update by Scott Miller from the Viera Company. Hear about the plans for the Space Coast Credit Union. And learn what is happening with Riverview Tower, the new building along U.S. 1.
Free admission to chamber members and non-members.
Sponsored by:
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 18th | 8:30AM - 9:30AM
Join the Women of Excellence in welcoming Congressman Bill Posey
Baer's Furniture located at 4260 W. New Haven Ave. Melbourne, FL 32904.
Sponsored by Health First and Wells Fargo. Doors open at 7:45AM!
For more information, please contact Naomi Penney, Information & Project Administrator at 321-724-5400.
FREE to Melbourne Chamber Members or
$15 for Potential Members
Sponsored by:
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Tuesday, August 18, 2015 |5:00-7:00PM
The Melbourne Regional Chamber is celebrating 90 years of service and you're invited. Join us on August 18th at Red Ginger in the Melbourne Square Mall, 1700 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne. Meet the Chamber's new President and C.E.O., Christian D. Malesic, MBA, IOM, and welcome our newest chamber members.
Admission is FREE thanks to our sponsor:
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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 Health Care and Walmart, as well as Club 52 Melbourne Greyhound Park, Harris and AT&T, Berman Hopkins Wright & LaHam CPAs, City 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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AUGUST 21 - 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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AUGUST 27 - 8:00-10:00AM
Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place
200 Rialto Place, Melbourne, FL
How to Acquire an Intern
Ask 10 different people how to acquire an intern, and you may get 10 completely different answers. One thing we all agree on, however, is the importance of training future employees in a hands-on environment, and the value of a structured internship program in developing a strong and effective workforce.
On August 27th, at the SCTC Morning TechTalk, our Education Committee will be hosting a panel event to showcase some existing internship programs of local educational institutions.
The panel will include:
• A Moderator from a local College/University
• A Brevard Public Schools Representative
• A Small Business, currently using Interns from College/High School
• A Mid/Large Business currently using Interns from College/High School
• An HR person who knows the laws, policies and regulations for acquiring paid/non paid interns.
Come and learn the right way to acquire an intern!
SCTC Members - $5.00
Guests - $10.00
Networking and continental breakfast begins at 8:00AM.
Registration is required. Seating is limited.
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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&T, Gray|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
8/15
RIBBON CUTTING EVENT - 5K Run/Walk for F.A.R.M. Food Allergy Resources & Mentoring
Saturday, 7:30 AM, ribbon cutting at 8:00AM
Ritch Grissam Memorial Wetlands, 10001 B. Wickham Rd., Viera, FL 32940
The F.A.R.M. 5K is scheduled for August 15, 2015 at Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands in Viera. The 5K course is run on the senic, well maintained dirt trail through the wetlands. Proceeds from the race will support Food Allergy Resources & Mentoring (F.A.R.M.). F.A.R.M.'s mission is to increase public awareness of the growing food allergy epidemic and to provide a voice for those who live with food allergies. Today, 1 in 13 children suffer with food allergies. That's roughly two in every classroom. Through F.A.R.M.'s outreach and community events, they provide sociallyinclusive atmospheres that foster frienship and community support to those who suffer in isolation. F.A.R.M. was founded in 2014 by two parents with a child who suffers with life threatening milk allergy. It is through their personal journey that theyare able to see and fill the void in community support for food allergies.
Registration https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Melbourne/FoodAllergyResourcesMentoringFARM5K
For more information, please contact Lisa Ficke at fickelisa@gmail.com.
8/20
RIBBON CUTTING FOR CPA BUSINESS ADVISORS
Thursday, 4:30PM-6:00PM, Cut time: 5:15PM. 1290 W. Eau Gallie Blvd.,
Melbourne, FL 32935
They're providing complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, and refreshments for your enjoyment. Please show your support to CPA Business Advisors and join us at their new location.
CPA Business Advisors are proud members of the Melbourne Regional Chamber and Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber. This is a joint ribbon cutting with both chambers.
Kindly RSVP (yes or no only) so we can plan accordingly! Call (321) 537.5500 or email RSVP@DesigningPremierEvents.com
8/27
RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATION FOR eviCore Health Care
Thursday, 4:30PM-6:30PM, Cut time: 5:00PM
Location: 1420 South Babcock Street Melbourne, FL 32901
Refreshments will be provided.
Directions: From Hwy 192 (New Haven Ave) to South Babcock, eviCore is located in the stripmall behind the Residence Inn. Park in the back of the building. Go through main entrance.
“The complementary talents, technologies and tactical acumen of CareCore and MedSolutions are now unified as eviCore healthcare.
Aggregating our rigor and resources, we connect all the dots and variables to create actionable insights and prompt better decisions – ensuring a clearer care path, and getting the right answers to the right people at the right time.
We bring evidence-based knowledge and consumer sensitivity to every single one of the 90 million cases we handle. All to deliver medical benefit solutions that benefit everyone: payers, providers and patients alike.”
For more information, please visit www.eviCorehc.com
Member News
Melbourne Main Street Hosts Retro Friday Fest August 14
Melbourne Main Street will be hosting a Retro Friday Fest on August 14, complete with live 80s music by Power Tripp in association with 80s In The Park along with a special game show hosted by DJ J.A.M Masters. This month will also be home to over 60 vendors along East New Haven, Food Trucks, and even a Bounce House. This fun for the whole family event will be from 6pm-10pm.
Free parking is available in the City Hall parking lot on Strawbridge Avenue and on side streets in and around Downtown. For more information, contact Melbourne Main Street, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, at 321-724-1741 or email melbournefridayfest@gmail.com.
Handbags for Habitat Fundraiser September 3
Handbags for Habitat, a ladies night out fundraising event, will be held Thursday, September 3rd from 7 to 9 pm. Tickets are $25 and include one entry into the designer handbag raffle. The evening will include raffles and a silent auction for designer handbags. Decadent desserts, wine, jewelry and ladies accessories will also be featured. The event will be held at the Space Coast Association of Realtors Grand Ballroom, 1450 Sarno Road in Melbourne.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 4515 S. Babcock Street in Palm Bay or by emailing events@brevardhabitat.com. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County and go toward home construction costs for our family partners.
Launch Federal Credit Union Opens New Branch in Orange City
Launch Federal Credit Union recently announced the opening of its new branch in Orange City. “We will be closing our Deltona branch and opening our new branch in Orange City to accommodate more members and to be able to provide more services than our smaller Deltona branch could provide,” says Joe Mirachi, President/CEO. This new 5,000 square foot branch is located at 2277 Veterans Memorial Parkway and features a drive-up ATM, multiple drive-through lanes, safe deposit boxes, and a full-service lobby.
The new branch opened its doors on August 3rd. Activities are planned each Friday in August, beginning with Sports Day on August 7th. The official Grand Opening celebration will be held on Friday, August 14th. The first 100 people to stop by that day receive a free gift. There will be snacks, drinks, a bounce house for the kids, a drawing for an Apple Watch, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon. Other activities in August include a Health Day on August 21st, and a Spin Wheel day on August 28th. For a full list of activities, visit launchfcu.com.
Woods Insurance Names Torok as Agent
Woods Insurance announces the addition of Donnie Torok as a licensed property and casualty agent. Torok will serve clients with auto, home and business insurance.
“We are excited with the addition of Donnie Torok to our team. His exuberance and strong technical abilities will be an asset to our growing agency,” says Jerry Woods, President of Woods Insurance. “At Woods Insurance, we’re all about customer service and building relationships. Donnie is committed to our philosophy and we are looking forward to years of partnership.”
As an Independent Insurance Agency, Woods Insurance works for their clients by sourcing the market for financially sound, reputable insurance carriers that provide the best coverage at the most competitive price. Woods Insurance contributes time and expertise to the communities in the Space and Treasure Coast of Florida to improve the quality of life for present and future generations through involvement in many local organizations.
EAFTAC experts educate students at STEMversity
A trio of highly skilled technicians from the Air Force Technical Applications Center here traveled to Milledgeville, Ga., June 22-23 to educate and mentor area high school students.
Aptly called ‘STEMversity,’ the summer program focuses on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and gives underrepresented middle and high school youth an opportunity to conduct experiments and use precision instruments in real-life laboratories.
Maj. Allen Cohen, a mathematician, Master Sgt. Chad Taguba, a physicist, and Diana Velosa, a chemist, all members of AFTAC, made the trip from Patrick AFB to the Wilkes Building on the campus of Central State Hospital, a stone’s throw from Georgia College and State University near Macon. The Air Force awarded AFTAC $10,000 to help fund student attendance and pay for associated costs.
This year’s students learned about analytical chemistry, drug forensics and how to properly operate professional instrumentation – most of which are usually reserved for upper-level college students.
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