July 17, 2018 Vol.39

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Our Lady of Lourdes, 22
Lightle Beckner Robison, Inc., 22
Suntree Country Club, 23
Spherion Staffing, 24
State Farm Insurance Co. Dan Odom, 29
United Way of  Brevard, 29
Space Coast Early Intervention, 30
Florida Prep Academy, 49

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Member Events

MAY 6 - SEP 3   |  Treetop Trek extends hours, offers college student discounts  MORE

JUL 5 - 27  |  VNA Home Health offering no-cost wellness screenings  MORE

JUL 19  | Career Source Recruiting Event   MORE

AUG 28 - SEP 25  | Launch FCU Free Financial Seminars  MORE

NOV 17  |  HOOT in the Park  - Seeking Vendors/Sponsors  MORE

Ribbon Cuttings

8/7 - White Circle Gallery Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday | 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM | Cut Time: 10:15 AM
927 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901

8/7 - Melbourne Police Community Relations Office Grand Re-Opening
Tuesday | 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM | Cut Time: 5:30 PM
Melbourne Square Mall, 1700 W. New Haven Ave., Suite 141, Melbourne, FL 32904

8/9 - Grand Opening of Micalovee Beauty Supply
Thursday | 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM | Cut Time: 6:00 PM
785 N Wickham Rd suite 102 Melbourne 32935

8/17 - Hibiscus Court 20-Year Anniversary Celebration
Friday | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Cut Time: 4:00 PM
540 E. Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901

City seeking volunteers to serve on key advisory boards

The City of Melbourne is seeking applications from interested citizens who wish to get more actively involved in local government by serving on a municipal advisory board. Board members have the opportunity to take on leadership roles and contribute ideas and suggestions to projects and assignments that help shape policy and benefit the citizens of the City of Melbourne.
 
The following boards currently have openings or are expected to have openings for new members in the coming months. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Babcock Street Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee, Code Enforcement Board, Historic and Architectural Review Board

To find out how you can get involved, contact the City Clerk's Office at 321-608-7220 or city.clerk@mlbfl.org. Or, visit our website to download the volunteer application.

Barry University recognizes BCFR District Chief Tom Neidert

Barry University's Melbourne Site is proud to recognize Tom Neidert for achieving academic success, while serving the community in a demanding role. Tom is a District Chief for Brevard County Fire Rescue. He comes from a family of Fire Fighters and has served in the fire service for 28 years.

​Tom is working toward obtaining a Bachelor's of Public Administration and is on track to graduate this Fall from the Barry University Melbourne Site. During his time at Barry, he has made the Dean's List twice and the President's List twice.

Tom is taking advantage of a reduced tuition program offered to Public Service employees. Barry University is proud to offer employees of local government reduced tuition toward an undergraduate or graduate degree. The tuition benefit is also offered to their spouses and qualifying children.

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Last chance to register for Brevard Zoo’s Youth Environmental Summit

Registration for Brevard Zoo’s Youth Environmental Summit is closing Thursday, July 19 at 4 p.m. A $15 participation fee will include a pizza lunch and event bag. The event is inviting youth ages 12–18 throughout central Florida to spend Saturday, July 21 at the Zoo from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They will come together to learn about local and international conservation efforts.

Members of the Zoo Teen volunteer program have organized the event to include keynote speaker Kamilah Martin, associate director of Jane Goodall’s Roots and Shoots program. Attendees will also learn how conservation professionals are aiding sea turtles, whales, otters and other animals through panel discussions, interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
Register now at www.brevardzoo.org/youth-environmental-summit.

Brevard Schools Foundation receives $95,000 from Harris Corporation for STEM

Brevard Schools Foundation is pleased to announce that Harris Corporation has donated a $95,000 grant, part of which will fund two exciting new hands-on STEM programs for students and teachers.

Harris Corporation has been a long-time supporter of the Brevard Schools Foundation, and has donated more than $1 million that has been used to support students and encourage teachers in STEM-related pursuits. 

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Axiom Bank, N.A. designated as SBA Preferred Lender

Distinction Accelerates SBA 7(A) Loan Process for Commercial Customers
 
Axiom Bank, N.A., a leading community bank headquartered in Maitland, was recently named a “Preferred Lender” by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This designation allows it to expedite the loan-approval process for commercial customers.
 
Customers seeking an SBA 7(a) loan typically must wait up to several weeks for the SBA to approve loan requests, after preliminary approval from the bank. The Preferred Lender program streamlines the process by granting the bank the final authority to underwrite and approve the loan on behalf of SBA. To achieve this designation, Axiom Bank was required to meet specific metrics demonstrating its expertise and ability to handle a large volume of SBA loans. The bank maintains dedicated resources to SBA. Its VP, SBA Manager is Scott Amatuccio.

To contact Scott Amatuccio about SBA qualifications and loans, call 407-636-8439, or email SBA@AxiomBanking.com.

Not just a buzzword; AFTAC showcases innovation to ISR community


2nd Lt. Kaleb Mitchell, a chemist at the Air Force Radiochemistry Lab at Patrick AFB, Fla., checks Chief Master Sgt. Jessica Bender, command chief for the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale AFB, Calif., for possible radioactive contamination using a hand-held radiation monitor.  Bender was one of 35 Airmen within 25th Air Force who visited DoD's sole nuclear treaty monitoring center June 1, 2018 to learn more about AFTAC's innovative mission.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Susan A. Romano)
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