Issue 145 - May 13

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May Diamond Members

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

AMIkids, 21
CCCS Computer Services, 21
Volk Law, 21
Highland Mint, 21
TD Bank, NA, 23
Ocean Spray Car Wash, 23
Petals Flowers & Gifts, Inc., 23
The Roof Doctor, 23
ABEAR Warehouse & Storage, 24
BRPH Architects & Engineers, 29
Paradise Pools Supply & Service, Inc., 30
Cerow & Co. CPA’s PA, 33
Brevard Pools, Inc., 37
Eastern Florida State College, 37
Health First, 37
Jessup’s of Melbourne, Inc., 39
Robert L. Cochran Company, 42
Waste Management, 42
Harris Corporation, 46
Berman Hopkins Wright & LaHam, CPA’s, 47

Chamber Events

THURSDAY, MAY 19 | 8:00AM


Workplace Strategies and Important Technologies that Increase Productivity
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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.​

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

Location: Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront, 2605 North A1A, Melbourne
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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

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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 is 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 LODGESERVPRO 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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THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016 | 7:15AM

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


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Early Bird Member Reservation by May 25: $22.00. Standard Admission: $30.00. Cost Non-Members: $50.00
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Special Event Spotlight

 
Pledge your support by May 27th!
Please help support the ongoing efforts of the Melbourne Regional Chamber, and the charities, non-profits, or programs represented by the following members:
 
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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Ribbon Cuttings

5/26
Crafting Education Academy
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 

 
5/26
Grand Opening of the Hospice of St. Francis Community Foundation
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

Duran Golf Club To Host 2016 NJCAA Division 1 Men's Golf National Tournament
Top qualifying NJCAA Division I Men’s Golf student-athletes from across the nation will be coming to Duran Golf Club in Viera, FL, to participate in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Men’s Golf National Tournament May 15-20, 2016. More than 20 teams from community colleges across the nation, including Eastern Florida Community College, will compete for team and individual titles.


"The championship will bring some of the best collegiate golfers in the nation to Brevard County, giving local golf fans a unique opportunity to see players who could be the top professionals of the future," Eastern Florida President Jim Richey said in a prepared statement. 
 
Duran Golf Club is the award winning Space Coast facility that has been recognized as the “Best Public Golf Course” in the county for the past 10 years, and is ranked in the Top 50 in the country practice facilities.  
 
For more information regarding the upcoming tournament, feel free to contact Duran Golf Club at 321-504-7776.  To learn more about the course, visit DuranGolf.com
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Brevard Nature Alliance Names Executive Director
The Brevard Nature Alliance Board of Directors and staff recently introduced Barb Eager as Executive Director.  Effective May 1, 2016, Mrs Eager is responsible for all operations activities of the Alliance as well as the Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival and other community commitments.
 
Neta Harris, working with the Festival and Alliance since 1997, will continue in a pivotal position providing specialized knowledge, skill set of marketing initiatives, grant writing and funding resources.  Ms. Harris’ background has included business ownership, corporate leadership and a long-time active role as an environmental and nature-based tourism advocate.

Barb Eager brings a background of  over 35 years in tourism, national event and conference planning. Mrs. Eager also has 20 years experience affiliated with environmental education  as a Deputy Director of administration and annual conference  logistics.
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Chamber Member Honored As One Of The Nation's Top Small Businesses
Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, honored this year’s Small Business Person of the Year winners from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands at a recent ceremony in Washington D.C.

Melbourne Regional Chamber member Sherry Acanfora-Ruohomaki, Owner and President of K9 Kampus of Melbourne won the Florida Small Business Person of the Year Award.  K9 Kampus is a luxury dog daycare and boarding facility which includes full-service grooming, indoor air-conditioned training, a zero-entry pool, and nearly an acre of outdoor romping space.  Since its inception nearly six years ago, Acanfora-Ruohomaki used great ingenuity and resourcefulness to grow the business not only in customers and sales, but also in the number of employees, service offerings, and physical space expansion.  

“Sherry Acanfora-Ruohomaki is a true visionary who executed on her great idea to the benefit of herself, her family, and her community.  We are pleased to celebrate her business accomplishments and contributions to our state and local economies and to our community,” said Francisco A. Marrero, SBA South Florida District Director.
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Brevard Zoo Celebrates Father’s Day
In recognition of Father’s Day on Sunday, June 19, Brevard Zoo is offering big discounts to dads visiting with their families. Dads accompanied by at least one paying child of any age will receive free admission to the Zoo. They can also take 50% off the Canopy Walk, Challenge Reloaded, Black Diamond and Zip Only courses at Treetop Trek. 

To take advantage of these offers, which may not be combined with other promotions, tickets must be purchased in person on Father’s Day.
 
AFTAC personnel awarded Nuclear Deterrence medal
The Air Force Nuclear Enterprise Functional Authority has authorized personnel from the Air Force Technical Applications Center here the award of the Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal effective April 13, 2016.

The medal is awarded to Airmen who have directly impacted the nuclear enterprise and directly support nuclear deterrence operations.

 “I’m pleased that AFTAC has been formally recognized for its contributions to nuclear deterrence,” said Chief Master Sgt. Michael Joseph, AFTAC’s command chief. “Former and current AFTAC Airmen in delineated Air Force Specialty Codes who served with the center for 120 consecutive days or more since Dec. 27, 1991, qualify and are fully authorized to wear the ribbon.”
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