May 2, 2017 Vol.8

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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!

Commercial Building Corp, 20
AMIkids, 22
CCCS Computer Services, 22
Volk Law, 22
Highland Mint, 22
TD Bank, NA, 24
Ocean Spray Car Wash, 24
Petals Flowers & Gifts, Inc., 24
The Roof Doctor, 24
ABEAR Warehouse & Storage, 25
BRPH Architects & Engineers, 30
Paradise Pools Supply & Service, Inc., 31
Cerow & Co. CPA's PA, 34
Brevard Pools, Inc., 38
Eastern Florida State College, 38
Health First, 38
Jessup's of Melbourne, Inc., 40
Robert L. Cochran Company, Inc., 43
Waste Management, 43
Harris Corporation, 47
Berman Hopkins Wright & LaHam, CPA's, 48

May Better Business of the Month

Congratulations to Barry University, named May's Better Business of the Month by the Chamber's BBC. 

Become a Litter Quitter

Does your business strive for sustainability? You might be eligible for free marketing, product discounts, and more through Keep Brevard Beautiful's Litter Quitter Program. Check it out
 

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Ribbon Cuttings

5/04 - Grand Opening/Ribbon Cut: Axiom Bank
Thursday  |  11:00AM-7:00PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 11:00AM
Location: 1000 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32935

5/11 - Grand Opening of Florida Dermatology + Plastic Surgery
Thursday  |  1:00PM-7:00PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 4:00PM
Location: 6559 N. Wickham Rd., Suite C 105, Melbourne

5/11 - DRS Insurance Group Open House
Thursday  |  4:00PM-6:30PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 5:30PM
Location: 341 4th Ave., Indialantic


5/25 - Conners Wealth Management Suntree Branch Office Ribbon Cutting
Thursday  |  4:30PM-6:30PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 5:00PM
Location: 6525 Third Street, Suite 209, Rockledge

Other Member Events

MAY 3  | Keiser University Community Resource & Job Fair   MORE

MAY 6  | Mozart Masterpiece at King Center  MORE 

MAY 12  | Brevard Schools Foundation 21st Annual Golf Invitational Weekend  MORE

MAY 13  | Run for the Gecko 5k - Running Zone Foundation Race Series 14th Anniversary   MORE


MAY 20  | League of Women Voters of the Space Coast - Timely Topics Luncheon  MORE

MAY 30-AUG 4  | Camp Victory Summer Camp Programming - Victory Kid Sports   MORE


 

TD Bank fundraiser for Promise Brevard

Every child deserves a life full of opportunities. And for young adults with special needs, that means learning the life skills they’ll need to live self-sufficiently. That’s why Promise is building a one-of-a-kind retail and housing community. One where residents will receive financial education, while putting it into practice the skills learned to work within 10 micro businesses.  Some of the businesses that will serve the community will be a boutique pampering dogs while serving Promise made special dog treats, a café and bakery, a thrift store and gift shop selling Promise made candles. Funds raised will help get their community standing, so we can help them learn to stand on their own, together.

Stop by any of our Stores listed below on Monday, May 1st through Friday, May 5th and make a donation to help Promise. On top of your donation, we’ll make a contribution to help them provide the support and freedom these young adults need to pursue opportunities never thought possible.

If you’d like to donate or to learn more about the organization, please visit: promiseinbrevard.com
3125 W New Haven Avenue in Melbourne
4551 N Wickham Road in Melbourne
1025 S Babcock Street in Melbourne
4625 Babcock Street NE in Palm Bay
1159 Malabar Road NE in Palm Bay

May in the Eau Gallie Arts District

First Friday in the arts district, featuring The Tree Frogs in the band shell, offers a little something for everyone. Stroll historic Highland Avenue’s shops, fine art galleries and restaurants and explore what’s new. Salty Fox Tavern, Trend Revival Studio, and Standard Collective bring a youthful vibe to the district.  First Friday is free and open to the public and begins at 6 pm and ends at 9 pm in both May and June. You will find an assortment of food vendors along with adult beverages and an art activity tent for kids of all ages. An ATM is on site for food and merchant vendors.
 
For more information about EGAD, please visit www.eaugallieartsdistrict.com.

Community of Hope announces new Executive Director

Community of Hope is excited to announce Mr. Drew Warren as its new Executive Director beginning May 1st. For more than a decade Community of Hope has served homeless families in Brevard County by providing housing and much needed support. Community of Hope has long term plans for growth to meet the expanding needs of homeless families with children in our area.
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Brevard Zoo celebrates moms and dads

In recognition of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 14 and Father’s Day on Sunday, June 18, Brevard Zoo is offering big discounts to moms and dads visiting with their families.

On Mother’s Day, moms 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. Dads visiting on Father’s Day can also benefit from the same discounts.  

To take advantage of these offers, which may not be combined with other promotions, tickets must be purchased in person on each holiday.

VNA Space Coast offering no-cost health screenings in May

VNA Space Coast is offering no-cost community wellness screenings throughout Brevard County this May:
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AFTAC Airmen haul in annual STEM hardware

Six Airmen from the Air Force Technical Applications Center here earned Air Combat Command accolades for their accomplishments in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
 
The winners, all of whom are assigned to AFTAC’s Technology Coordination Office (TC), learned of their selection from AFTAC’s commander, Col. Steven M. Gorski, after ACC’s 4-star general made the final selections.
 
The awards were broken up into two distinct groups: one for Science and Technology, and one for Acquisitions.  Within the groups were specific categories and recipients were required to submit a lengthy nomination package for each award.

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