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| Golfer | Charity or Organization |
| Julie Braga | weVenture |
| David Tomczak | Devereux |
| Dale Howlett | Praise in Brevard |
| Gil Russell | Brevard Neighborhood Development Coalition |
| Kathy Meehan | Space Coast Honor Flight |
| Andy Ziegler | Take Stock in Children |
| Brent Peoples | Junior Achievement |
| Jeff Marr | American Heart Association, Brevard County Chapter |
| Jim Ridenour | Gabrielle Place |
| Darryl Gilbert | Junior Achievement |
| Steve Bierbrunner | Family Counseling Center of Brevard |
| Randy Frankenberry | Children's Home Society |
| Jeff Robison | Brevard Rescue Mission |
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Chamber Events
NETWORK BUILDING SOCIAL
Join the Chamber’s young professional group, ENGAGE Professionals, for an evening of food, fun and networking. Meet us at Iron Oak Post, 2023 Melbourne Ct., Melbourne, FL
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THURSDAY, MAY 19 | 8:00AM
Workplace Strategies and Important Technologies that Increase Productivity
• Explore strategies essential for organizational leaders to improve workplace performance.
• Barriers that influence workplace performance.
• With increased global connectivity, managers are faced with new technologies and rapid organizational changes, the Consequences.
SCTC Members: $5.00 (when registered by May 11)
Standard Member: $10.00
Non-SCTC Member: $20.00
Seating Limited to 60
Location: Melbourne Regional Chamber Auditorium
1005 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901
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THURSDAY, MAY 19 | 5:00PM
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FRIDAY, May 20 | 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. COMPLIMENTARY to Chamber Members, $25 Non-Members
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TUESDAY, MAY 24| 5:00PM
Receive a FREE Round of Mini-Golf if you pre-register to attend.
Admission included with your Chamber Membership. Non-Chamber Members: $25
SPONSORED BY:
Celebrating Member Appreciation Month
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25| 3:30-5:00PM
Melbourne Regional Chamber Auditorium
1005 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901
Speaker Instructor - Bonnie McKee
Do you know your ribbon cutting ABCs? Join us Wednesday, May 25 for a special ‘R.I.B.B.O.N. Cutting Workshop,’ part of the Melbourne Regional Chamber’s ‘Grow Your Business’ series. Bonnie McKee, event producer and owner of Designing Premier Events & Weddings will give expert training on how to make the most of your Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening. Space is limited, so be sure to register early for this informative special event.
Admission included with your Chamber Membership, $25 Non-Members
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016 | 11:30AM
BBC SPRING LUNCHEON - The El Nino Threat, Hurricane Preparedness
TOPIC: The El NinoThreat, Hurricane Preparedness. GUEST SPEAKER: Scott Spratt, Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the National Weather Service. THERE IS LIMITED SEATING FOR THIS LUNCHEON, MAKE YOU RESERVATION NOW!BETTER BUSINESS COUNCIL MEMBERS RECEIVE ONE FREE ADMISSION
CHAMBER MEMBER DISCOUNT - $15.00
NON- MEMBERS - $30.00.
Thank you to our sponsors: LOGO LODGE, SERVPRO OF SOUTH BREVARD,
AND KIM JONES INSURANCE GROUP
Hosted by: Buena Vida Estates , 2129 W. New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016 | 4:00PM
Join the Melbourne Regional Chamber’s Viera/Suntree Area Business Council for an evening celebrating health and wellness. There will be healthy snacks, health related exhibits, as well as three special guest speakers.
Location: Duran Golf Club, 7032 Stadium Pkwy., Melbourne
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Join local business owners and community leaders at this monthly program and enjoy a delicious hot buffet style breakfast. Each month features a pertinent keynote speaker and introduces the newest members that have joined the Melbourne Regional Chamber. Awards are presented to our long-time Diamond members, the Better Business of the month, Ambassador of the month and the top Brevard County high school students or community volunteers. Network before and after the breakfast with corporate and civic leaders, small business owners and other key business representatives from the local area.
Location: Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place, 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne, FL 32901
SPONSORED BY:
Early Bird Member Reservation by May 25: $22.00. Standard Admission: $30.00. Cost Non-Members: $50.00
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Ribbon Cuttings
Thursday | 5:30PM-8:30PM | Actual Cut-time: 6:00PM
Location: The Avenue, 2250 Town Center Avenue #113, Viera, FL 32940
Refreshments will be available.
Thursday | 5:00PM-7:00PM | Actual Cut-time: 6:00PM
Location: 7025 N. Wickham Rd., Suite 113B, Melbourne, FL 32940
Saturday, May 28 | 3:00PM-6:00PM
Join Us For A Special Children's Ribbon Cutting & Carnival
Thursday | 5:00PM-7:00PM | Actual Cut-time: 5:30PM
Location: 4875 N. Wickham Rd., Suite 104, Melbourne, FL 32940
Saturday, May 28 | 3:00PM-6:00PM
Join Us For A Special Children's Ribbon Cutting & Carnival
Member News
Brevard Zoo is seeking motivated, hard-working individuals to attend a job fair on Monday, May 9. The organization has many part-time and seasonal positions available in its foodservice, adventure services and guest services departments as well as Treetop Trek.
Hopefuls should arrive at the Zoo’s Nyami Nyami River Lodge no later than 8:30 a.m. They will be asked to submit a resume, fill out an application and interview with a hiring manager. Those selected will be asked to consent to a background check and perform a drug screening later in the day. More information is available at www.brevardzoo.org/job-fair. Questions can be directed to Deb Batt at 321-254-9453, ext. 210.
Health First Cancer Institute Free Lecture
Health First Cancer Institute is offering a Free Lecture - Hope for Metastatic Melanoma: Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapies on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Presented by: Dr. Duff Sprawls, Hematology/Medical Oncologist
Health First Cancer Institute
Location: Holiday Inn Viera
8298 N. Wickham Road
Viera, FL 32940
Dinner will be served
RSVP is required for this lecture
Call 321.434.4335
Seating is limited
Welsh Companies constructs insurance office in West Melbourne
Welsh Companies of Melbourne has been chosen by Roland and Michelle Shoff to construct the new Shoff Insurance building at 2350 Minton Road, West Melbourne. Construction will commence in May on a 6,000 square foot, “Florida Vernacular” style structure with hardiplank siding, standing seam metal roof and porches, designed by Dave Nagrodsky of DNA Architects.
This project is the most recent facility the Welsh Companies are constructing in Brevard County. Welsh Companies, formed in 2003, provides commercial construction and design/build services in the office, retail, medical, religious, warehousing and municipal sectors to the east central area of Florida.
CRAFTINGEDUCATION ACADEMY GRAND OPENING EVENT!
Empowering Youth Through Technology
CraftingEducation Academy announces the Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Event of their Suntree location on Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 5:00-7:00pm. 15-year old Slayde Kerner, CEO of CraftingEducation Academy said, “I’m looking forward to showing people how kids teach kids to create objects in MinecraftEdu that will empower their future through technology.”The event welcomes businesses, parents, school administrators, community leaders and all people who are interested in empowering youth through technology to celebrate the Grand Opening. Kids teaching kids MinecraftEdu will be demonstrated along with 3-D printing. Information on the upcoming summer camp programs will be available and registrations will be accepted during the event. Slayde Kerner, CEO, will talk about what he sees as the future of education and he will be giving away one full scholarship to MinecraftEdu summer camp.
CraftingEducation Academy is located at 7025 N. Wickham Rd in Suntree.
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