Issue 109 - August 21

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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
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, 46

Chamber Events

THURSDAY, 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.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 | 7:15-9:00AM

Meet the New Superintendent of Brevard Public Schools
Keynote speaker:
Desmond K. Blackburn, Ph.D. 
Superintendent of Schools for Brevard Public Schools

Dr. Desmond K. Blackburn was recently chosen by the Brevard County School Board as Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Blackburn previously served Broward County Public Schools as a District Trainer, Director of School Improvement, an Area Superintendent, and the Chief School Performance & Accountability Officer. He holds a Ph.D in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University, Master of Science from Nova Southeastern University, and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from University of Florida.


Come meet with local business and community leaders and welcome the Chamber's newest members!

Early Bird Reservation Deadline is Monday, Sept. 3, 5:00PM - $20.00 for members.
After Sept. 3 - $25.00 for members. $35 Non-members.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Sponsored by:



WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 | 5:30-7:30PM

Join the Chamber's young professional group, Chamber 2040 for an evening of food, fun and networking.   Main Street Pub will be providing some free Hor D'oeuvres to those who get there early.  As always the fresh drinks Main Street Pub is known for will be in full effect. 
Location: Main Street Pub, 705 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 | 5:00-7:00PM



It’s an event about events, and you’re invited! If you’re an event-supporting business, you won’t want to miss this chance to network with other event supporting businesses. And if you’re planning an event of your own, from simple birthday parties to elegant weddings, here’s your chance to tap-into the best event supporting resources in Brevard for FREE!

Become a Partner Today! Reserve Your Vendor Table - Just $25 Chamber members! ($50 Non-member)


Rockledge Country Club
1591 S Fiske Blvd., Rockledge
FREE and Open to the Public
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Tuesday, September 22 - 8:00AM-9:30AM
Hilton Melbourne Oceanfront - 3003 N. Hwy A1A, Melbourne

The Chamber's Government Affairs Committee invites you to attend the City Managers Community Connection Breakfast on Tuesday, September 22.

Get plugged-in to what's happening with your city management and share your views with guest City Managers; Gregg Lynk from Palm Bay, Mike McNees from Melbourne and Scott Morgan from West Melbourne. The cost is $20 for Chamber members, $25 non-members, and $30 at the door.

This event is sponsored by: 

 

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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT

Tuesday, September 22 - 8:00AM-9:30AM

Women of Excellence Meeting
Join the Women of Excellence for their monthly networking meeting at Baer's Furniture on Tuesday, September 22nd from 8:00 - 9:30AM.  Baer's Furniture is located at 4260 W. New Haven Ave. across from Sam's Wholesale Club. The Women of Excellence is sponsored by Health First.  Location: Baer's Furniture, 4260 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL 32904
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Tuesday, September 22 - 3:00PM-5:00PM

Join the Melbourne Regional Chamber’s Non-Profit Council for its 2nd Annual quarterly event: Building Strategic Alliances. This business meeting & exchange is an ideal way for participants to show the community products or services while networking with other local businesses, organizations,chamber members, and attendees.
PRESENTERS WANTED:
For-profit chamber and non-chamber businesses are invited to reserve 5 minutes speaking time at the podium to promote their goods orservices to our non-profit members.
$20 per speaker
SPACE IS LIMITED - REGISTER HERE TODAY!

Thursday, October 8 from 6:00 - 9:00PM
TechNovation Awards Banquet
Finalists will be selected by a distinguished panel of judges and honored in front of hundreds at this exciting kick-off awards banquet. 
Location: Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront, 3003 Highway A1A, Melbourne, FL 32903

For reservations please CLICK HERE

Presenting Sponsor: Florida Institute of Technology
Reception Sponsor: PNC Bank
Friday, October 9 from 9:00AM - 4:00PM
TechXpo

The Florida TechXpo is an exposition of the technology and innovations created by 100 technology and manufacturing companies throughout Florida.
Location: Eastern Florida State College Aviation Center, Melbourne International Airport, 640 Harry Sutton Road, Melbourne, FL
For reservations please CLICK HERE

Premier Sponsors: Rapid Prototyping Services, LLC
Thales  Embraer
Friday, October 9 from 11:45AM - 1:30PM
TechXpo VIP Luncheon

Location: Melbourne International Airport, 1 Air Terminal Place, Melbourne, FL 32901
Tickets: $35 (includes admission to TechXpo exhibit hall.)


Sponsored by: Berman Hopkins Wright & Laham, LLP
Melbourne International Airport
Hosted by: Eastern Florida State College


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 enterprises, SNHU.org, Tuckaway Shores, and Einstein Bros. Bagels

CLICK HERE FOR SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES 

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Ribbon Cuttings

8/25
Grand Opening Celebration for America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Tuesday, 4:30 - 6:30PM, Cut Time: 5:00PM

* Guest Speaker, Dr. Rebecca Marzouca
* Refreshments
* Giveaways including cleaning cloths and kits
* Drawing for gift certificate 
* Located at 1541 W. New Haven Ave in the Shoppes of West Melbourne, directly across from the Melbourne Square Mall, right next to Office Depot.

About
We believe our formula for success is providing the best quality eyewear for the most affordable prices in Brevard, period.  We pride ourselves in maintaining a warm, friendly and comfortable environment, while being knowledgeable and ensuring each customer makes an educated decision based on their financial situation.

For more information please contact: (321) 339-5002.

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

AUGUST 29TH!

Discount tickets to Orlando City's Aug29 match are available to Melbourne Regional Chamber members, friends, and families HERE!
 
Promo Code: MRCHAMBER
 
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Full link:  https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/ocsoccer/EN/link/promotion/home/313a325f907822585c8eeff29d3dfb36a8775252

Orlando Food Truck Bazaar Comes to the Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD!)
The Eau Gallie Arts District Main Street (EGAD!) will host The Daily City Food Truck Bazaar out of Orlando on Friday, August 21 from 5:30-8:30 pm and on the third Fridays for the rest of 2015 on the southern end of Highland Avenue between Montreal Ave and Eau Gallie Boulevard. The Daily City Food Truck Bazaar is where locals and visitors bring their chairs to sit and eat dinner together. Expect 10 trucks including BBQ, Lobster, Mexican, Asian and more.
The best parking will be the Highland Avenue and Pineapple Avenue lots. Bring the gang and your own chair, if you want to have a seat. Hours are 5:30-8:30p.m. from June through December. For more information about EGAD, please visit
www.eaugalliearts.com


Develop Your Financial Confidence - Wise Women Know More - Aug. 27
Sage Financial Management & AXA Distributors, LLC are hosting a Financial Seminar on Thursday, August 27 from 6:30PM to 8:00PM at Tuscany Grill, 7640 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne. Dinner will be served. Speakers: Alan Frisher, President, Sage Financial Management and Amanda Keegan, Regional Vice President,AXA Distributors, LLC. Special guest: Eli Handler, Hypnotherapist on Building Confidence. RSVP to Alan Frisher at 321-242-PLAN (7526).

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Gray Robinson Attorneys Named to 2016 Best Lawyers in America List
 The 2016 Best Lawyers in America list released today,and among GrayRobinson’s 72 ranked attorneys, the following Melbourne attorneys were included:
John R. Kancilia, Health Care Law (2010)
Rex E. Moule, Trusts and Estates (2012)
Philip F. Nohrr, Corporate Law (2010)
Theodore L. Shinkle, Admiralty and Maritime Law (2006)
Erik P. Shuman, Corporate Law (2010)
Key: (Year) First year the lawyer was listed

 
Here is the full press release



Physics & Space Sciences Public Lecture Series
Friday, August 28, 2015, 8:00pm – 9:00pm, Olin 118
Robots, AI, and Society


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Handbags for Habitat Fundraiser September 3!
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