May 30, 2017 Vol.10

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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

6/7 - Lack & Lack Chartered New Location
Wednesday  |  10:30AM-12:30PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 11:30AM
Location: 1165 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic

6/12 - The Gathering Table's 1 Year Anniversary
Monday  |  5:00PM-7:00PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 5:30PM
Location: 318 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne

6/21 - Fine Refind
Wednesday  |  10:00AM-8:30PM  |   Actual Cut-time: 5:30PM
Location: 760 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne

Other Member Events

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

JUN 1-30  | VNA Space Coast - No Cost Health Screenings in June   MORE

JUN 2  | First Friday - Eau Gallie Arts District   MORE


JUN 10  | Keiser University Open House - Melbourne Campus   MORE

AUG 18  | Golf to End Alzheimer's Best Ball Tournament   MORE

Is your business prepared for a hurricane?


FPL has put together a list of business preparedness tips for this year’s hurricane season. CLICK HERE

Treetop Trek extends hours for summer season

Thrill seekers craving a reprieve from the looming heat and humidity can get an early start at Treetop Trek this summer. The nature-based attraction will open at 8 a.m. (an hour before the usual open time) daily from Sunday, May 28 to Monday, September 4.

“Outdoor fun doesn’t have to stop in the summer,” said attractions manager Nancy Wright. “Getting on a course earlier means you can avoid the extreme heat and afternoon thunderstorms we typically see this time of year.”

Brevard Zoo is home to more than 800 animals representing 180 species from all over the world. As a not-for-profit organization, it is a leader in the fields of animal wellness, education and conservation. More information is available at www.brevardzoo.org.

 

Run for the Gecko 5K and Running Zone, Inc celebrates 14 Years!

Austin Camps scored his second straight Running Zone Foundation Race Series victory on May 13, capturing the season-ending Run for the Gecko 5K.  The victory by Camps, 18 of Melbourne Beach, also earned him the series overall male championship for the 2016-2017 season, making him one of the youngest champions in the series 12 seasons. The series overall female championship went to Melbourne’s Kaitlin Donner, 27, for the second straight season.

The 14th anniversary of the running of Gecko also capped another successful year for the seven-event Running Zone Foundation Race Series. The race was run on a new course, starting and ending at Melbourne’s Wickham Park Community Center.  “We had a great season,” said Running Zone co-owner and race director Denise Piercy. “The series just concluded its 12th season and as has been in the case for the previous years overall participation increased as did the smiles of runners and walkers crossing the finish lines. We now look forward to an even better 2017-18 season.”  

The 2017-2018 series kicks off with the Firecracker 5K on Tuesday, July 4 at a new venue, Melbourne’s Front Street Civic Center. For complete series information, visit www.runningzone.com/series

Registration for free school supplies starts June 12

The Brevard Schools Foundation’s Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway for low-income families will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the Clearlake Education Center Gym, 1225 Clearlake Road, Cocoa.  Students or families must pre-register in order to participate.
 
Reservations will be taken STARTING Monday, June 12th and will continue until all available slots are filled or by Thursday, July 13th.  Only students who were enrolled in the Brevard Public Schools’ Free or Reduced Lunch Program during the 2016/17 school year are eligible to participate. 
 
Eligible families must register by calling 321-633-1000, ext. 756, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Callers MUST speak with a representative in order to register.  Messages left on voicemail cannot be returned and children will not be registered.  Pre-registered students must attend the giveaway to receive supplies.  Parents alone are not eligible to participate.
 
Contact space Coast Area Transit @ 321-633-1878 for bus routes to Clearlake Education Center.
 
For more information, visit www.brevardschoolsfoundation.org or contact Elizabeth Schreiber at 321-633-3660 ext. 301 or Schreiber.Elizabeth@Brevardschools.org.

Waste Management Now Hiring

Travis Steward joins Dale Sorensen Real Estate

Dale Sorensen Real Estate (DSRE) is pleased to announce that Sales Agent Travis Steward has joined the company’s team of real estate professionals.  Steward will be working with the Romero Team in the company’s Indialantic office.
 
Steward, a native New Yorker born and raised on Long Island, became interested in real estate at a very young age.  After watching his extended family selling homes in the Hamptons for decades, he chose to focus his knowledge, passion and energy in real estate. “I’ve always been drawn to real estate,” Steward said.  “I love every aspect of it; finding someone their dream home, the negotiation, working through all the paperwork and the reward of “closing the deal” on behalf of my clients.”

Steward’s commitment to hard work, customer satisfaction and special attention to detail drew him to Dale Sorensen Real Estate.  “This company’s work culture is exactly what I was looking for; it mirrors my own philosophy.  I appreciate the attention they give to their sales agents and clients.” 

Steward can be reached by phone at 321.723.9990 ext. 1774 or 321.872.9020; by email at tsteward@sorensenrealestate.com; or at the company’s office located at 436 5th Avenue, Indialantic, FL 32903.


 

VNA Space Coast receives 5-star rating in patient satisfaction

Recently, VNA Space Coast Home Health received a 5-star rating by Medicare’s ‘Home Health Compare’ in patient satisfaction. Home Health Compare provides the public information about the quality of care and patient satisfaction provided by “Medicare-certified” home health agencies throughout the nation. VNA Space Coast received a 5-star rating in the patient survey category, which measures: care of patients; communication between home health providers and patients; specific care issues; and overall patient care rating. VNA also received a 4.5 star rating for quality of patient care, a category measured by nine criteria ranging from timely initiation of care to improvement of pain interfering with activity. Medicare.gov states that ‘star ratings were developed to make it easier to use the information Home Health Compare and to spotlight excellence in healthcare quality.’
 
“ We strive to provide the highest quality care to all of our patients and families in collaboration with their physicians,” said VNA President & CEO, Mary Linn Hamilton. “It is with great pride that our efforts are demonstrated by these ratings to reflect this high level of quality. While the majority of home health agencies in the nation are in the 3-3.5 star category, our 5-star rating is achieved by only 2% of agencies nationwide. I am so proud of what we are able to accomplish, which would not be possible without all of our staff supporting each other.” To learn more about how the VNA cares for Brevard County please visit www.vnatc.com, or call 321-752-7550.

 

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