Issue 167 - October 28

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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

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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, NOVEMBER 1 | 8:00AM

MONTHLY EVENT
Join the Melbourne Regional Chamber's Small Business Council for its monthly meeting and networking event on November 1. Location: Melbourne Regional Chamber Auditorium, 1005 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901


Start Your Business Day With Us - The 5-Star Business Chamber!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016 | 7:15AM


Join business owners, community leaders, and the Chamber's newest members 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: Holiday Inn Melbourne-Viera
Standard Admission: $30.00. $50.00 Non-members.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 | 5:30PM

NETWORK BUILDING SOCIAL
Join the Chamber’s young professional group, ENGAGE Professionals, for an evening of food, fun and networking. Meet us at Olé Fire Grill, 924 E. New Haven Ave., Downtown Melbourne.
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 | 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

Sponsored by: 

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 | 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, November 16 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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Re-scheduled Due to Hurricane Matthew!
Thursday, November 17 | 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
$750 Corporate Table Sponsor
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Friday, November 18 | 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
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 | 5:00PM - 7:00PM
 


VIERA/SUNTREE BUSINESS COUNCIL 
Holiday Celebration!

Hosted by:

A great opportunity to meet your business neighbors! Meet the newest members joining the Melbourne Regional Chamber and "Exchange" ideas, business practices, leads & smiles at this Exchange/Viera Suntree Business Council event. NO COST for Chamber Members / $25 for Non-Members.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR CALENDAR OF EVENTS PAGE

Ribbon Cuttings

11/2
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting of Buds & Bows
New Location!

Wednesday  |  4:30PM-7:00PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 5:30PM

Location: Buds & Bows, 1365 Cypress Ave., Melbourne
11/7
N.Y. Pizza Spot & Golf Gallery Celebrating One Year!
Monday  |  5:00PM-7:30PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 5:30PM
Location: NY Pizza Spot and Italian Kitchen
2231 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne
11/10
CENTURY 21 Ocean Opens New Suntree Location!
Thursday  |  4:00PM-7:00PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 5:00PM
Location: 6555 N. Wickham Rd., 104 Melbourne
11/15
Grand Opening of Hospice of Health First
and Bright Star
Tuesday  |  5:30PM-7:30PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 6:15PM
Location: 1131 W. New Haven Ave., Suite 102, West Melbourne
11/16
Space Coast Neuropsychology Center Grand Opening
Wednesday  |  5:30PM-7:30PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 6:15PM
Location: 1900 South Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne

Member News

VOTE FOR BUSINESS!
As you're voting this election year, please vote for pro-business advocacy at state, regional and local levels.  Business Voice of Florida's Space Coast is operated on a non-partisan basis to promote pro-business candidates and a pro-business legislative agenda. Visit their website for more information and a list of endorsements.
CLICK HERE FOR SPACE COAST BUSINESS VOICE ENDORSEMENTS
Last Chance to Fill A Bowl
Imagine enjoying a warm cozy bowl of soup on a beautiful autumn afternoon while sitting in the backyard of a gorgeous riverside estate.  That is what you will be doing if you join the Fill A Bowl Fundraiser for Nana’s House on November 5th.
 
Upon arrival, you get to select an exquisite handcrafted bowl, created especially for the Nana’s House event by local artisan and potter, Deborah Speer. Take your bowl to the serving tables and select from several delicious soups graciously provided by popular local restaurants, chefs, and café’s.  A side of bread and a drink and your lunch is served!   At the end of lunch you get to take your handcrafted pottery bowl home with you. The best part of all, is that 100% of your $25 ticket price will go directly to Nana’s House!   
 
For Tickets Call Laura Clawson at 321.243.8583

Bar Refuge is Now Open for Lunch
Bar Refuge, in Downtown Melbourne, is now open for lunch. Featuring great food, beer & wine and a fun, funky décor, Bar Refuge is a favorite among locals and seasonal visitors.
Newly welcomed members of the Chamber, Bar Refuge would like to invite all Chamber members to stop by their location at 2101 Henley Street. Chamber members will receive 10% off their lunch bill during November from Tuesday thru Friday, 11am-3pm, with mention of this article.

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