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December Diamond Members
Diamond Members 20+ years of membership renewing in the month of December. Congratulations on your success and thank you for your longstanding support!
State Farm Insurance – Eric Ponce, 26
Melbourne International Airport, 27
B.S.E. Consultants, Inc, 29
Henderson Southeast Corporation, 29
Courtyard By Marriott, 29
Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County, Inc., 30
Woodlake Village Office Park, 31
G & L Laundry Centers, 34
Beachclubs.com, 36
Glenn’s Tire & Service Company, 46
Century 21 Indian River Realty, 46
National Realty of Brevard, Inc., 46
Space Coast Association Realtors, 46
Publix Supermarket, 46
Pruitt Insurance Agency, 46
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Chamber Events
“Joint Chamber Fly-in to Tallahassee – Jan 27th”
Join the four Brevard County Chambers of Commerce on this one-day trip to our state capital! We will lobby the Florida Legislature on a Joint Chamber Legislative Agenda and participate in special briefings.
We will fly up from Melbourne Airport on January 27th, and return that evening. Our goal is to be in Tallahassee with 50 community and business members, from 7:30am to 7:00pm that day. There is a $100 non-refundable deposit required by December 30th.
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REGISTER TODAY – Seats Limited to First 50
Who: Business & Community Leaders – Only 50 Seats Available
What: One day lobbying trip to Tallahassee
Where: State Capitol
When: Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Check in at Melbourne International Airport on Elite Airways at 6:45 am
Depart on Elite Airways (private charter) at 7:30 am
Depart Tallahassee at 5:30 pm
Arrive Melbourne International Airport by 7:00 pm (latest)
Why: Lobby the Florida Legislature on Joint Chamber Legislative Agenda; Receive special briefings
How: Complete form, return to Kim Agee and register online CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Cost: A non-refundable fee of $100 will be required no later than December 30, 2015.
Estimated cost (based on 35 people attending) is $235 per person.
Final billing ($135 estimated; less if more people attend) will be charged 1/11/16
Included: Flight up and back, Ground Transportation in Tallahassee, Lunch, Materials
Questions: Contact Kim Agee, Health First kimberly.agee@health-first.org
Register by Wednesday, Dec. 30 for the Early Bird Discount!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2016 | 7:15AM
2016 Ready for Liftoff?
Keynote speaker: Philip J. Orlando, CFA Group Head of Macro/Balanced and Growth/Income Teams, Chief Equity Strategist, Senior Portfolio Manager - Federated Investments
Join business owners, community leaders, and the newest members to join the Chamber for a hearty breakfast. Network with members and non-members and expand your business connections. Meet the Young Adult and Better Business of the Month. Talk with the Chamber Staff, Board of Directors and Ambassadors about your values, and then hear the keynote speaker discuss issues important to the community.
Location: Holiday Inn Viera, 8298 N Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940
Early Bird Reservation Deadline is Wednesday, December 30, 5:00PM - $22.00 for members.
Standard Admission: $30.00. $50.00 Non-members.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2016 | 5:30PM
Join us for a culinary celebration as we toast our Board and this year's Impact Award recipients. Location: Heritage Isle Club, 6800 Legacy Blvd., Viera. $60 for members registered by Friday, January 8th. $70 standard admission. $100 for non-members.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 | 8:00AM
 GUEST SPEAKERS: Shalyn Dever, Director of Technology, Chatter Buzz Media
Ashley Cisneros, Creative Director,Chatter Buzz Media
Baer's Furniture located at 4260 W. New Haven Ave. Melbourne, FL 32904.
Sponsored by Health First. Doors open at 7:45AM! For more information, please contact Tom Graver at 321-724-5400.
COMPLIMENTARY to Melbourne Chamber Members or
$15 for Non-Members
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Ribbon Cuttings
1/21
Certified General Contractors, Inc. Ribbon Cutting Party
Thursday | 5:00PM-8:30PM
Location:730 East Strawbridge Ave., Suite 100, Melbourne
Certified General Contractors, Inc. is excited to announce that they have officially moved into their new office right in the heart of Downtown Melbourne. Please join us at the new 4,000 sq.ft. state-of-the-art office for the celebration! There will be live music, food catered by Matt's Casbah, beer from Hell 'n Blazes Brewery and a cigar bar by Executive Cigar Co.
Member News
The Kids In Need National Network of Resource Centers Expands
Brevard County’s Supply Zone for Teachers Becomes Junior Affiliate
The Kids In Need Foundation, a national, non-profit organization dedicated to providing free school supplies to economically disadvantaged school children and under-funded teachers, announced it has added Supply Zone for Teachers in Cocoa, FL to its national network of teacher free stores as a Junior Affiliate.
“We are very excited about becoming a Junior Affiliate of The Kids in Need Foundation,” said Elizabeth Schreiber, Manager of Supply Zone for Teachers, a service of Brevard Schools Foundation. “This opportunity will provide much needed resources for children in our community who otherwise would not have access to these supplies.”
Effective January 1, 2016, the Kids In Need National Network will consist of 37 teacher free store locations working together to distribute free school supplies to students most in need across the U.S.A. Inclusion in the network is by evaluation only and is based on a center’s sustainability, capacity, and overall economic need of students in that area. Affiliates and Junior Affiliates of the Kids In Need National Network serve schools in their local areas where high percentages of students are enrolled in the federal free and reduced lunch program and operate similar to a retail store where any teacher would go to buy supplies for their students or classrooms. The difference is that there is no charge for any of the school supplies or teaching aides taken from the shelves. In addition to the Network, the Foundation also distributes product directly through an extensive list of high-need schools throughout the country, collectively providing classroom supplies to more than 4 million students and 120,000 teachers annually.
The Raptor Project returns to Brevard Zoo in January
A myriad of fierce hawks, falcons and owls are slated to swoop in on Brevard Zoo from January 16-18 as part of the Raptor Project, a touring show and exhibit featuring birds of prey. Presented by experienced animal trainer Jonathan Wood, many of the animals featured in the show were rehabilitated after facing serious injuries and now serve as ambassadors for their wild counterparts.
“His collection includes raptors found all around the world, many species that the Zoo does not have,” said Andrea Hill, director of marketing and communications at the Zoo. “Jonathan’s show never disappoints; it’s always inspiring and informative.” Presentations are slated to take place at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day, near the Paws On stage on the 16th and in the Nyami Nyami River Lodge on the 17th and 18th. Guests will have the opportunity to “meet” the birds and take pictures from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
VNA Home Health Offering No-Cost Blood Pressure Blood Sugar Screenings in January
VNA Home Health is offering the following no-cost blood pressure and blood sugar screenings in January 2016:
Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screenings:
Thursday, January 7 9 – 11 a.m. David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 South Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach 32937
Thursday, January 14 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Ascension Manor 2960 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne 32935
Saturday, January 16 8 – 9:30 a.m. Cornerstone Church Market, 901 Talplin Street SE, Palm Bay 32909
Blood Pressure Screenings:
Thursday, January 7 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Daily Bread 815 East Fee Ave., Melbourne 32901
Tuesday, January 12 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Wickham Senior Center 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne 32935
Thursday, January 14 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall, Suite 201, 777 E. Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island 32952
*For morning blood sugar tests, you will need to fast from midnight on.
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