Issue 164 - September 30

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October Diamond Members

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

Forensic Accounting Services, Inc., 20
City of Melbourne, 22
The Haven for Children, 22
Children's Home Society of Florida, 24
Climatic Refrigeration & A/C, 25
Indian Harbour Montessori, 25
Melbourne Art Festival, Inc., 25
Buena Vida Estate, 26
Kasica, Thomas J., CPA, 26
Rialto Place Office Tower, 26
Marketing World Specialties, Inc., 27
Birthright of Melbourne, 28
Holeman Group, Inc., 29
Williams Roofing, Inc., 29
Address N' Mail, 30
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (beachside), 30
Brown &  Brown Insurance of Brevard, 31
Manpower Staffing Services, 32
Slug-A-Bug, Inc., 34
PNC Bank, 35
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. #30616, 47

Signature Event Spotlight

Thursday, October 6 from 6:00PM

TechNovation Awards Banquet
Finalists will be selected by a distinguished panel of judges and honored in front of hundreds at this exciting awards banquet to kick-off Florida TechXpo! 
Location: Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront, 3003 Highway A1A, Melbourne, FL 32903
Cost: 
$70 Standard Member
$100 Non-Member
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AND THE NOMINEES ARE...
2016 TechNovation Award Nominees:
William Greenleaf – Rockwell Collins
Tom Vice, President – Northrop Grumman Corporation
Derek Blankenship – Jaycon Systems
Jiten Chandiramani – Jaycon Systems
Susie Glasgow – Kegman Inc.
FracTEL, LLC
Vector 35
Jaycon Systems
A-1 Concepts
Barn Light Electric Company
Blue Origin Aerospace Company
C3 Wireless
Computer Rich
Droplit, Inc.
Helical Communication Technologies Inc.
Mainstream Engineering Corporation
Moon Express
NXT-ID
OneWeb Satellites
Rocket Crafters
Career Source Brevard
Codecraft Lab
Eastern Florida State College
Florida Institute of Technology – Center for Medical Materials and Biophotonics
Florida Prep
Groundswell
Score
Space Coast FabLab
Wild Manta Ventures Knowledge Center

Friday, October 7 from 9:00AM - 4:00PM

The Florida TechXpo is an exposition of the technology and innovations created by 100 technology and manufacturing companies throughout Florida.
Location: Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne
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CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR 
TECHXPO BOOTH!

Chamber Events

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4  | 8:00AM


Join the Melbourne Regional Chamber's Small Business Council for its monthly meeting and networking event on September 6.

Start Your Business Day With Us - The 5-Star Business Chamber!

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER  6, 2016 | 7:15AM


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 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: Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place
Early Bird Reservation Deadline is Wednesday, September 28, 5:00PM - $22.00 for members. Standard Admission after 9/28: $30.00. $50.00 Non-members.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 | 5:30PM


NETWORK BUILDING SOCIAL
Join the Chamber’s young professional group, ENGAGE Young Professionals, for an evening of food, fun and networking. Bar Refuge, 2101 Henley Ct., Downtown Melbourne


TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 | 8:00AM
Location: Baer's Furniture, 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.

Admission is included with  Melbourne Chamber Membership
$15 for Non-Members

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Wednesday, October 19 | 3:30-5:00PM

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
Become an expert in emerging platforms
Guest Speaker: Eric Parent of SBM (SmoothyB Marketing)
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Tuesday, October 25 | 5:00PM



No Tricks, Just Treats
Join us for a Spooktacular Exchange at Uno Pizzeria & Grill
8260 

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 | ALL DAY
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Ribbon Cuttings

10/4
Kona Ice of West Melbourne Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday  |  10:00AM-11:00AM  |   Actual Cut-time: 10:05AM
Location: 1005 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne
10/11
Red Ginger Melbourne Anniversary
Thursday  |  5:00PM-8:00PM  |  Actual Cut-time: 6:00PM
Location: 1700 W New Haven Ave., Suite 633, Melbourne, FL
10/13
Keller Williams Realty Brevard Ribbon Cutting
Thursday  | 4:00PM-6:00PM | Actual Cut-time: 5:15PM
Location: 6300 N. Wickham Rd., Suite 132, Melbourne
10/13
Integrity Medical Hearing Opens Its Doors!
Thursday  | 2:00PM-4:00PM  |  Actual Cut-time: 3:00PM
Location: 306 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne

Member News

League of Women Voters of the Space Coast Hosts Timely Topics Luncheon
CLEAN ENERGY AND LAGOON RESTORATION
Why "NO" on Amendment 1 and "YES" on Lagoon Tax Referendum
 
The League of Women Voters of the Space Coast will hold a Timely Topics Luncheon to educate on two issues that will be on our ballot this November.  The event will be held on Friday, October 7th at the Suntree Country Club, 1 Country Club Drive, Melbourne at 11:30 a.m.

Cost is $22.  RSVP to Doreen Archer at 321-622-4071 or darcher14@cfl.rr.com by September 30th with name, phone number and choice of entrée - London Broil, Strawberry Salmon, or Pasta Primavera.  Seasonal vegetables, salad and beverage are included. Pay at the door with cash or check. Public is invited.

Critically endangered pigs born at Brevard Zoo
On Saturday, September 10, 14-year-old Visayan warty pig Fancy gave birth to two piglets. The sexes are unknown at this time. Fancy was born at San Diego Zoo but has spent most of her life at Brevard Zoo. In 2008, she gave birth to three piglets. Fancy currently shares her exhibit with two adult pigs: male Pandan and female Makinna. Pandan is the piglets’ father.

Because the Australasia section of the Zoo is closed until next year for renovations, guests will not be able to view the piglets for several months. However, the Zoo promises to keep its fans updated with plenty of pictures and videos on social media.

Photos and video: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wcn1qzt8ff7ze0f/AACq-OUT5gq6Is3Nxn_h4D6fa?dl=0

Business Voice Political Committee Announces Endorsement  
of Mayfield and Foster and Support of the ½ Cent Sales Tax to Fund Save Our Lagoon Plan


The Business Voice Political Committee Board of Directors met after the August Primary and voted to support Debbie Mayfield, Republican for State Senate, and Randy Foster, Democrat for County Commission District 3, in the General Election.  The group also voted to support the 1/2 cent Sales Tax to fund the Save Our Lagoon Plan.  

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