Issue 165 - October 14

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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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 | ALL DAY
Join the Melbourne Regional Chamber and the Veteran's Resource Council for a day on the ocean. We will be fishing on the Orlando Princess for the day and then enjoying some great BBQ at Riverview Park in the evening. Bring your family, friends, neighbors and even sponsor a veteran!

Your $75 secures your spot or a spot for a participating service disabled veteran. Your $15 will feed you or a veteran at the Braggin’ BBQ Bash only.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER OR DONATE

Chamber Events

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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Re-scheduled Due to Hurricane Matthew!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER  26, 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
Standard Admission: $30.00. $50.00 Non-members.
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Re-scheduled Due to Hurricane Matthew!
Thursday, November 17 from 6:00PM

TechNovation Awards Banquet
Finalists will be selected by a distinguished panel of judges and honored with Congressional Medals of Recognition at this exciting awards banquet! 
Location: Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront, 3003 Highway A1A, Melbourne, FL 32903
Cost: 
$60 Early Bird Registered by 11/9/16
$70 Standard 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

CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR CALENDAR OF EVENTS PAGE

Ribbon Cuttings

10/22
Riverview Park Grand Opening Celebration and Playground Dedication
Saturday  |  11:00AM-2:00PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 12:00PM
Location: 2400 Riverview Drive, Melbourne
10/24
Ron's Dugout Pub & Crab House
Monday  |  2:00PM-4:00PM  |  Actual Cut-time: 3:00PM
Location: 2916 Aurora Road, Melbourne
10/27
90th Anniversary Celebration: Crane Creek Golf Course
Thursday  | 4:30PM-7:00PM | Actual Cut-time: 5:30PM
Location: 475 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne

Member News

Brevard Public Schools Support Job Fair 
Brevard County Public Schools is hosting a Support Job Fair on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at Brevard Public Schools ESF building in Viera, Florida. This event is open to the general public. To attend you must register in advance. It is preferred that you have a completed BEACON application with the district. 

To register for the Support Job Fair, visit the Recruitment page on the Brevard Public Schools’ website at brevardschools.org. You must receive an invitation from the Office of Recruitment & Retention to attend. Attendees are encouraged to dress professionally and bring several copies of resumes with them. 
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The Henegar Center Announces Witches of Eastwick
The Henegar Center (Hank Rion, Artistic Director) announced casting for The Witches of Eastwick, a musical comedy. Under the direction of Hank Rion, The Witches of Eastwick will play October 21 - 30, 2016 on The Henegar Center main stage. Single tickets start at $26 for adults, $16 for students/seniors, and are on sale at the Box Office at 321.723.8698 and online at www.henegar.org. Please note: This production is rated PG-13.
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Clevens Face and Body Specialists to Host 2016 Sparkle Party Open House
You’re invited to join the Clevens Face and Body Specialists team for the best specials of the season! The upcoming Sparkle Party Open House will feature live demonstrations, music, fabulous raffles, wine and decadent treats. The popular event will take place on Thursday, November 10 from 6-8pm at Clevens Face and Body Specialists’ Melbourne office located at 707 W Eau Gallie Blvd. RSVP to 321.727.3223, rsvp@drclevens.com, or online at http://www.drclevens.com/event-registration-form.
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CENTURY 21 Ocean Increases Presence In Brevard County With New Office In Suntree/Viera
CENTURY 21 Ocean, one of Cocoa Beach's most prestigious real estate companies announced the opening of a new office at 6555 N Wickham Rd 104, Melbourne, FL 32940.  The new office will offer area homebuyers and sellers an increased level of service and convenience in their real estate transaction needs.

"CENTURY 21 Ocean is excited to extend its presence to the Suntree/Viera area," said broker/owner, Barbara Schluraff of CENTURY 21 Ocean. "This expansion will enable us to introduce area consumers to its array of real estate services including specialty-market programs such as the CENTURY 21 Fine Homes and Estates and the CENTURY 21 Commercial programs which focus on the luxury and commercial property real estate market segments respectively."

CENTURY 21 Ocean is headquartered at 4333 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931.
c21ocean.com | 321.323.1212

Fall Science Café calendar unveiled
Brevard Zoo and Florida Institute of Technology have announced the lineup of remaining 2016 Science Café speakers and topics.

In November, Dr. Munevver Mine Subasi of Florida Tech will present a lecture on the mathematics of human diseases. Dr. Jonathan Shenker, also of Florida Tech, will speak about bonefish in December.

Science Cafés are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tradewinds Restaurant at Duran Golf Club in Viera. A buffet and drinks are available for purchase. Reservations are required as seating is available for only 80 individuals. The popular, informal speaker series invites community members to learn about the many science-based programs and research projects taking place in their community. More information and a link to join the Science Café mailing list is available at www.411.fit.edu/sciencecafe.

Everything Brevard Launches New Magazine
Congratulations to EverythingBrevard and CEO Tracy Stoderd, on the launch of their new quarterly magazine featuring events, food, wine, arts, culture and entertainment!

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Aeromod International Presents A Grand Opening Day For Charity
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 - CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT & CHARITY FISHING CHALLENGE
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