Issue 173 - December 9

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December Diamond Members

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

State Farm Insurance – Eric Ponce, 27
Orlando Melbourne International Airport, 28
B.S.E. Consultants, Inc., 30
Henderson Southeast Corporation, 30
Courtyard By Marriott, 30
Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County, Inc., 31
Woodlake Village Office Park, 32
Keep Brevard Beautiful, 32
G & L Laundry Centers, 35
Beachclubs.com, 37
Glenn’s Tire & Service Company, 47
Century 21  Indian River Realty, 47

National Realty of Brevard, Inc., 47
Space Coast Association of Realtors ®, 47
Publix  Supermarket , 47
Pruitt Insurance Agency, 47

 

Signature Event Spotlight

NEW DATE! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 | 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 afternoon. 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. If you're a disabled veteran, and you'd like to join us for fishing, please contact Justin@MelbourneRegionalChamber.com. Space is limited.
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Chamber Events

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15  |  8:00AM


Topic: Growing Your Business Using the SCTC
Learn How to:
  • Connect into the Tech Community
  • Find Leads through LinkedIn
  • Effectively use your FREE "Traffic Catcher" website
Location: Melbourne Regional Chamber Auditorium
1005 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne


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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 | 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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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 | 5:00PM


Enjoy the newly renovated bar at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place!
NO COST MEMBERS | $25 NON-MEMBERS

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2016 | 7:15AM

Topic: Surviving & Thriving in a New World

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: Holiday Inn Viera
Early Bird Member: $23.00. Standard Member Admission after 12/28: $32.00. $50.00 Non-members.
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Ribbon Cuttings

12/10 - Rolli Porkloin Extraordinaire New Location!
Saturday  |  12:00PM-8:00PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 2:00PM
Location: 31 E. New Haven, Melbourne

12/15 - Armstrong Construction
Thursday  |  4:00PM-7:00PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 4:30PM
Location: 3557 Province Drive, Melbourne

Member News

The Henegar Center announces the casting for It Shoulda Been You
The Henegar Center (Hank Rion, Artistic Director) announced casting for It Shoulda Been You, a musical comedy. Under the direction of Hank Rion, It Shoulda Been You will play January 13 - 29, 2017 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.
 
Casting for It Shoulda Been You includes Beth McKenzie as Rebecca Steinberg, Joe Howard as Brian Howard, Kaimi Lucker as Jenny Steinberg, Shane Frampton as Judy Steinberg, Rob Landers as Murray Steinberg, Terrence Girard as George Howard, Joan Taddie as Georgette Howard, Shara Kyles as Annie Sheps, Joey Paris as Greg Madison, Benjamin Benya as Marty Kaufman, Karen Monks as Mimsy/Aunt Shelia, Adam Lucker as Walt/Uncle Morty and Dion Kahn as Albert.
 
The creative team for It Shoulda Been You includes Brighid Reppert (Props Design), Josh Huss (Lighting Design), Vanessa A. Glenn (Costume Design), Thom Restivo (Sound Design), Nathan Dobson (Stage Manager), Amanda Manis (Choreographer), Staci Cleveland (Music Director/Conductor), and Steve Rossi (Technical Director).
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VNA Space Coast recognized as a Top Agency by HomeCare Elite
VNA Space Coast (VNA) announced it has been named a Top Agency of the 2016 HomeCare Elite®, a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. For more than ten years, HomeCare Elite has annually identified the top 25 percent of Medicare-certified agencies and highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall. VNA Space Coast has been recognized as a Top Agency by HomeCare Elite for six years.
 
“The recognition of VNA Space Coast as one of the top 25 percent of home health agencies in the United State is testament to the outstanding care provided by our staff to the Brevard Community,” said VNA President & CEO, Mary Linn Hamilton. “We thank them for their commitment and dedication.”
 
The ranking is developed by ABILITY® Network, a leading information technology company helping providers and payers simplify the administrative and clinical complexities of healthcare; and sponsored by DecisionHealth, publisher of: Home Health Line, The Complete Home Health ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding Manual and The Home Health Coding Center.


For more information about VNA services, call 321-752-7550 or visit www.vnatc.com.
Volk Law Offices presents a live seminar
Topic: Update on U.S. Department of Labor Wage-Hour-Overtime Rules -and- How Employers Can Avoid Catastrophic Financial Risk
Presented by: David J. Volk, Esquire and Nicholas Bykowsky, Esquire
Date:   December 16, 2016                
Time:   8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Location: Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce – Conference Room
1005 East Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne, Florida 32901 | 321-724-5400
 
Seating is limited  -  Please call Volk Law Offices at 321-726-8338 to reserve a seat

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