Issue 112 - September 11

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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

Bright Ideas Stem from Today's Youth


Do you know a HS student whose creative genius could change the world? Enter the #BrightIdeasSTEM contest to give them a  chance to bring their ideas to life! www.brighthouse.com/brightideas
 

Chamber Events

Complimentary Admission For All - Register Today!
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

Event is Open to the Public
Complimentary Admission
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. WE welcomes Elaine Larsen of Larsen Motorsports! Elaine will blow you away with her story of success and achievement. Don't be left in the dust, Make your reservations now! 

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

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 7:30AM - 9:00AM

Topic: The State of Veterans Affairs in Central Florida
Join us as speakers from 3 different Veterans organizations give updates on Veterans health, employment and affairs of primary concern to veterans in Brevard County and Central Florida.

Panel of Speakers: Donn Weaver - Chairman, Brevard Veteran’s Council; Ellamay “Annie” Artis, CESP - Veteran Community Employment Coordinator, Orlando VA Medical Center; Emily Callahan Cail, M.S.W. - Veterans Outreach Specialist, Veterans Health Administration.

Special Guest Speaker: Retired Army Maj. Gen. John Cleland of Melbourne, selected for the inaugural class of the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame in 2013. Cleland served on the Army General Staff and the Joint Staff, and served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.


$12 to Active Duty, Retired and Veterans with ID card or DD214 | $18 All Others 
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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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
CLICK HERE FOR NOMINATION FORMS

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,  Einstein Bros. Bagels, Crown Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront, Masters Clothier, and American Legion Post 117

CLICK HERE FOR SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES 

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Ribbon Cuttings

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 - 4:00PM | 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

Orlando City is offering all Melbourne Regional Chamber members, employees, family, and friends discounted tickets for the match THIS Sunday, September 13th! Click the link below and use the promo code MRCHAMBER to purchase your tickets.
CLICK HERE
Honor America to Recognize Community Patriots at Sept. 18 Awards Dinner
Honor America cordially invites you to attend the Fourth Annual Patriot Awards Dinner being held on Friday, September 18, 2015 at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place, 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne, FL 32901.

The following Community Patriots will be honored: Dr. Anthony Catanese, Richard Clements, Betsy Farmer, Commissioner Robin Fisher, Joseph Steckler, George Taylor, Laurilee Thompson. Master of Ceremonies: Sheriff Wayne Ivey. Tickets $50. Cocktail Attire. R.S.V.P. by calling 321-727-1776.
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE PRESS RELEASE
Craig Technologies MFG Day Friday, October 2
The Craig Technologies MFG DAY celebration is open to the community Friday, October 2nd. Join the festivities from 2-6pm to include an open house with refreshments, tours of the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Center, STEM Showcase, and private screening of the ‘American Made’ movie. Visit www.MFGDAY.com for details and registration. 
Space Coast SCORE to host BizFest small business conference and PitchFest competition in October
Space Coast SCORE (SpaceCoast.SCORE.org), an all-volunteer nonprofit that provides business assistance, will host 2015 Space Coast BizFest on Tuesday, Oct. 13, featuring workshops, speed mentoring and a new business competition with a grand prize of $1000.
 
BizFest is a half-day conference designed to equip local small business owners and emerging entrepreneurs with the tools to succeed. The event kicks off with a buffet lunch at 12 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 8298 N Wickham Rd., and a keynote address by Jerry Ross, the founder of the National Entrepreneur Center in Orlando (formerly the Disney Entrepreneur Center), followed by workshops on marketing, financing, business plan development and strategic planning. . 
 
Cost: $15, which includes lunch. RSVP at Bit.ly/SpaceCoastBizFest            
Sponsors: The UPS Store; SCORE North Florida District; SCORE South Florida District; Constant Contact; and WCN Interactive. 

Fall at the Beach Special at Port d’Hiver with 50% off VIP Rooms

50% off the Mangrove Suite or Carriage House
with Promo code VIP15 when you book online in September and October 2015 
CLICK HERE TO VIEW COMPLETE OFFER


Community Members Come Together for Brevard’s Youth
Last week, more than 50 Brevard community members came together for the final of three Brevard Youth Thrive trainings. The training, held at the Crowne Plaza, focused on enhancing healthy development and well-being for Brevard’s youth. 
 
Members of Brevard County School, Department of Juvenile Justice Probation, Guardian Ad Litem, Early Learning Coalition, Brevard Family Partnership, Brevard C.A.R.E.S., Paxen Community Connections, Crosswinds, Devereux, Impower, Brevard Behavioral Consultants, and local foster parents attended the 2-day long training to gain knowledge of adolescent development, cognitive and social/emotional competence, and how to promote youth resilience.
 
One of the many goals of the training was to disseminate useful information to parents, caregivers, and community members so that they will better understand how they—in their respective roles—can prioritize healthy development for young people to grow into successful, productive and caring members of society. For more information about Brevard Youth Thrive and NCFIE, please contact Ashley Carraro at call 321-752-4650 or visit www.ncfie.org
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Embraer Breaks Ground on Facility in Titusville
Start of luxury seating facility marks important milestone for North Brevard
 
Embraer’s fourth project in Brevard County is now officially underway. Joined by Florida Governor Rick Scott and local, national and international dignitaries, Embraer leaders broke ground today on a new facility for the company’s Aero Seating Technologies division at Spaceport Commerce Park in the City of Titusville.

The new facility will include design, development and production of luxury seating solutions for various Embraer products, and will bring 150 new jobs to the area with an average wage of $48,000 annually.

The company will employ administrative, finance, information technology, human resources, sales, purchasing & logistics, upholstery workers, engineering, research and development, quality, and assembly professionals upon facility occupancy.
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