Issue 111 - September 4

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September Diamond Members

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

AMIkids Space Coast, Inc., 20
CCCS
Computer Services, 20
Wuesthoff Health System, Inc., 20
Wiginton Fire Systems, Inc., 22
Brevard Achievement Center, 23
Brunswick Harbour Lanes, 26
Beyond & Back Travel, 27
Palm Bay High School, 30
Alpizar Law, LLC, 31
East Coast Lumber & Supply Company, 46

Chamber Events

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 | 5:30PM-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 complimentary 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 - 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 15th 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 15 | 5:00PM-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!

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


Rockledge Country Club
1591 S Fiske Blvd., Rockledge
Open to the Public
Complimentary Admission
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 | 7:30AM-10:00AM

The Entrepreneur Express

The Entrepreneur Express brings together local business experts and budding entrepreneurs. Our subject matter experts have successfully started and managed businesses, and know how to launch and move a company through its various phases of development.
 
The September 17th event will be held in the main dining hall at The Brennity at Melbourne, an upscale senior living community, located in Viera. Networking begins at 7:30AM. Breakfast buffet served at 8:00AM. Presentations begin at 8:30AM.
 
Special presentations to be delivered by Jim Barfield, District 2 Commissioner and Elaine Larsen of Larsen Motorsports. Both speakers have many years of operating as an entrepreneur. Commissioner Barfield will speak on Going Operational. Elaine Larsen will share about  Knowing When To Expand.

SCTC Members - $15.00
Guests - $25.00

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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: 

 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW EVENT FLYER
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT

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 6:00PM - 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


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 SNHU.orgFPL, AT&TGray|Robinson - Attorneys at Law, BB&T, Jersey Mike's Subs, Twin Rivers Insurance, ebay enterprises, Tuckaway Shores, and Einstein Bros. Bagels

CLICK HERE FOR SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES 

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Ribbon Cuttings

9/10
Grand Opening Celebration for Wickham Dental Care
Thursday, 5:30PM-7:30PM
Location:2960 Bush Drive, Melbourne, FL 32935
Enjoy the evening with a Toast of Champagne and Delicious Sampling of Hors d'oeuvres while you tour this state of the art practice.

Please kindly RSVP by September 1st to wickhamdentalcare@gmail.com

9/11
Grand Opening Austin's Chophouse at the Avenues
Friday, 5:00PM - 7:00PM | Cut time: 5:00PM
Location: 6630 Colonnade Ave., Viera
Join the Melbourne Regional Chamber in welcoming this new business to the area!
For more information please visit www.austinschophouse.com

9/15
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Joint Ribbon Cutting & FREE Microsoft Office Class!

Tuesday, 4:00PM-5:00PM | Cut time: 4:30PM
Join the Melbourne Regional Chamber and the Cocoa Beach Chamber in welcoming New Horizons Computer Learning Centers to Melbourne.  Event will take place at the New Horizons Computer Learning Center located at 4450 W. Eau Gallie Blvd. Suite 130, Melbourne, FL 32935.
• Free Microsoft class from 1 - 4pm to the FIRST 16 Chamber Members that pre-register
• Refreshments. For more information, please contact Pam Sprecacenere at (321) 610-1801.

9/17
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Sun Coast Real Estate Group
Thursday, 5:00PM-7:00PM | Cut time: 5:30
2040 Highway A1A, Suite 207, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937
Hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, beer & wine, door prizes, networking. (321) 537-5500. RSVP @ DesigningPremierEvents.com

9/19
Night Lite Pediatrics Grand Opening Event!
Saturday | 10:30AM - 1:30PM | Cut time: 10:45AM
Petting zoo, fire department, games, facepainting, balloons & DJ, raffle prizes & toys, refreshments. Location: 145 Palm Bay Road, NE, Melbourne - on the corner of Minton & Palm Bay Road. For more information, please visit www.nightlitepediatrics.com

9/19
Grand Opening Celebration for Suntree Internal Medicine
Saturday | 2:00PM - 5:00PM | Cut time: 3:00PM
Hors d'oeuvres, beer & wine, entertainment, photo booth, door prizes.
Suntree Internal Medicine is located at 6619 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne within the Brevard Medical City offices next to Fiesta Azteca in Suntree. For more information regarding the ribbon cutting, please contact Bonnie McKee with Designing Premier Events at (321) 537-5500.

9/24
Ribbon Cutting for North Star Corp. Housing & North Star Florida Properties
Thursday, 5:00PM-7:00PM | Cut time: 5:45PM
Location: 330 5th Avenue, Indialantic
Ribbon Cut at 5:45 PM with the Melbourne Chamber
Refreshments & Light hors D'oeuvres, Door Prizes & Giveaways, New Location, Free Parking across the street in the Bank of America parking lot.
For more information, please visit www.northstarcorporatehousing.com or call 321-327-7222.

9/25
Ribbon Cutting for Premier Electronic Solutions
Friday, 5:00PM-7:00PM | Cut time: 5:45PM
Location:3716 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne
• Door Prizes & 50/50 Raffle to benefit Serene Harbor
• Hors d'oeuvres & cocktails provided by Downtown Catering
• Live Demonstrations & Private Screening Room
This Ribbon Cutting Event is presented by Signature Events.  For more information, please contact Jessica Lutz at (321)355-3759.

Member News

Downtown Melbourne Friday Fest: Sept. 11th
On September the 11th, Melbourne Main Street will be hosting the monthly Friday Fest event, complete with over 60 vendors along East New Haven, Food Trucks, and even a Bounce House. The live band this month will be Grooveshoes and we welcome back our resident DJ's J.A.M. Masters. This fun for the whole family event will be from 6pm-10pm and we hope to see you all there!  

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.


Murals Set to Begin
This month will also mark the start of a year long transformation of Downtown by the start of the Melbourne Mural Project. Set to be spread out through the upcoming year, people can expect to start seeing these creations go in early this month. Melbourne Main Street is still seeking donors and sponsors to help with this project.

If you are interested in donating, please go to: GoFundMe.com/MelbourneMurals
To get you or your business's name on a mural as a donor, please contact MelbourneMainStreet@gmail.com for more information.

Guinness Book Speed Networking Event | Sept. 17

Women’s Prosperity Network, Melbourne, Florida Chapter is partnering with WomenPartner.org and other businesses to break the Guinness World Record for “most people attending a business speed networking event” (multiple venues). Cities across the U.S and Canada are scheduled to participate!

The record to beat is 1068. There were will be synchronized events going on around the globe with a LinkedIn spin so that participants can grow their female connections. The events will be free but everyone is asked to donate school supplies for needy children and food for a local food bank. The media will be invited to take pictures and document the community spirit. Dress is business casual.

Visit http://melbourneflspeednetworking.eventbrite.com to register and please invite all of your business associates to participate.

CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT


"SHOO THE FLU” with the VNA Starting September 18th
Flu season is fast approaching, and VNA Space Coast is preparing for its seasonal “Shoo the Flu” vaccination program. The VNA’s priority is to keep our community healthy, and the non-profit organization encourages all area residents to get their flu shot early in the season. The VNA will begin holding public “Shoo the Flu” vaccination clinics throughout Brevard County starting September 18th and continuing through October 27th. A schedule for additional public clinics held throughout the community can be found at www.vnatc.com. Money raised by the “Shoo the Flu” program remains in our community and helps fund VNA charitable health care initiatives.
Make a “Racquet” for the 4th Annual Gemini Elementary Tennis Tournament | Sept. 25 & 26
4th Annual Gemini Open: Tennis for Technology
Hosted by Gemini Elementary PTO; Kiwi Tennis Club; Melbourne Beach Rotary.
Dinner and Silent Auction – open to everyone, including non-tennis players!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW COMPLETE EVENT RELEASE

The Children's Hunger Project Cut-A-Thon | Sept. 27
The Salon Professional Academy is raising funds for Brevard County's "The Children's Hunger Project" that packs food packages every week for students who normally don't eat food on the weekends.  Their goal is to sponsor and feed 100 students this year through The Children's Hunger Project.

To do this, The Salon Professional Academy of Melbourne is holding a "Cut-A-Thon" event on Sunday, September 27th from 12-6pm.  All haircuts will be $10.  The monies go directly to The Children's Hunger Project. Location: 1700 W. New Haven Ave. Suite 540A, Melbourne


GrayRobinson Promotes Thirteen Attorneys & Professionals Statewide
GrayRobinson, P.A., recently announced the promotion of thirteen attorneys and professionals throughout the firms’ statewide offices. Two of our Melbourne attorneys have been promoted: Adam Bird, promoted to Shareholder and Joseph Naberhaus, promoted to Senior Associate.
 
“We are grateful for the hard work our attorneys continue to put in year after year,” said GrayRobinson President and Managing Director Byrd F. “Biff” Marshall, Jr. “They earned these promotions by continuing to provide top-notch service to our clients. We are very proud of that.”

Adam Bird, Shareholder Joseph Naberhaus, Senior Associate


Congratulations!


PINK VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
The Pink Ribbon Walk & 5K festival will take place Saturday, October 3 at the Port to benefit The Space Coast Cancer Foundation which assists cancer victims and their families from BREVARD.

Volunteers are needed and wanted to help out on Saturday, October 3. Please email or call event chair Giles at gilesmalone@gmail.com or 321-323-4460. Info at www.VisitPortCanaveral.com


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