February 26, 2019 Vol.55

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Spotlight Magazine, Inc., 20
University of Central Florida, 24
Garrison Insurance, 25
Indian River Colony Club, 27
Shein & Wente, LLC, 31
Hilton Melb. Beach Oceanfront, 32
Melbourne Yacht Club, Inc., 32
Century 2001 Custom Screen Printing, 36               
The Lakes of Melbourne, 36
Servpro of South Brevard/Servpro of West Brevard, 36
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront, 39
Joyal Homes, 40
Gator Chrysler Suzuki, Inc., 48

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Member Events

FEB 28  |  Career Fair 2019 by Cumulus Radio  MORE

MAR 1  |  No Place Like Home 5K Run/Walk for Family Promise of Brevard  MORE

MAR 2  |
 Small Business Saturday  MORE

MAR 1-30  |  Victory Casino Cruise Event Calendar  MORE

MAR 2  |
 Love Brevard Service Project  MORE

MAR 5  |  Barry University Open House for Educators
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MAR 7-29  |
 A New Language Exhibition Presented By Art Concept Alternative & Raw Space  MORE

MAR 8 |
 Donate Blood With Indian River Networks  MORE

MAR 22  |  Space Coast Health 
Foundation & Career Source Brevard's Free Dental Care Event  MORE

APR 6 | Wild About Wildlife Fundraising Event at Port Canaveral MORE

APR 18 | Florida Today Corporate Run  MORE

Ribbon Cuttings

3/1  -  Breakfast Station #13 Grand Opening
Friday  | 10:00AM - 1:00PM  |  Actual Cut-time: 1:00PM
4100 N Wickham Rd, #123, Melbourne, FL 32940


3/1  -  Vero Pool Suntree Location Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
Friday  | 11:00AM - 2:00PM  |  Actual Cut-time: 11:30AM
6971 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940

3/5  -  Grand Opening of Happy Feet Travel and Tours, LLC
Tuesday  | 9:30AM - 10:30AM 
Melbourne Regional Chamber (After Small Business Council meeting)


3/6  -  Atlantic Fine Furniture Grand Re-Opening 10th Anniversary & Ribbon Cut
Wednesday  | 4:00PM - 6:00PM  |  Actual Cut-time: 5:00PM
828 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32935

3/7  -  One year Anniversary, Open House, and Ribbon Cutting for Space Coast Thermography
Thursday  | 5:00PM - 7:00PM  |  Actual Cut-time: 5:30PM
7125 Turner Rd, Suite 101, Rockledge, FL 32955

3/14  -  Brevard Title Suntree Office Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Thursday  | 4:00PM - 6:00PM  |  Actual Cut-time: 4:30PM
6767 N. Wickham Road, Suite 400, Melbourne, FL 32940

3/27  -  Work Webb's Grand Opening - Ribbon Cut
Wednesday  | 4:00PM - 6:00PM  |  Actual Cut-time: 5:00PM
1002 E. New Haven Ave., 2nd Floor, Melbourne, FL 32901

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Legendary wildlife expert Jack Hanna coming to Brevard Zoo

Brevard Zoo invites the community to attend a ticketed presentation featuring legendary conservationist and media personality Jack Hanna. The event, scheduled for Saturday, April 27 from 12 to 1 p.m., is sponsored by Health First Health Plans.

“We are so lucky to have such a renowned animal expert come to visit,” said Karen Davis, the Zoo’s director of development. “Jack has won over hearts around the world as a beloved naturalist and adventurer, and we can’t wait to give Brevard County the chance to see him in person while supporting the Zoo’s missions of animal wellness, conservation and education.”

Jack Hanna Live! is part of Brevard Zoo’s two-day Safari Under the Stars extravaganza to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Safari Under the Stars is presented by Flammio Financial Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. To enter this event, tickets must be printed and in hand and each guest age three and up must have their own ticket. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at www.brevardzoo.org/jack-hanna.

Free Housing and Financial Education Workshop: March 12

The City of Melbourne is offering a free financial education workshop through Community Housing Initiatives, a housing nonprofit organization. The workshop will cover key topics essential to improving financial wellness, including managing finances (spending and saving habits), understanding credit cards and prepaid credit cards, establishing a budget, understanding the importance of credit, guidelines on credit repair, and the ABC’s of home buying. The workshop is free, and a free dinner will be provided to all attendees. Gifts and gift cards will also be raffled off during the program. The workshop will be held on March 12, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., at the South Brevard Women's Center, 1425 Aurora Road, Melbourne, FL 32934. To reserve your spot call 321-242-3110.

Rock Paper Simple - Open House - March 12

On March 12, Rock Paper Simple will be hosting an Open House to showcase their newly expanded office space. They recently renovated to make room for new team members by moving into the connecting space on the East side of their existing building. The Open House will feature catering by Bearded Chef, complimentary drinks, and giveaway raffles.
 
Rock Paper Simple has been providing local and national businesses with website development, digital marketing, and branding for over 6 years. Starting in a smaller space on the same property, RPS steadily grew from just a few people to a 14 strong team of content writers, developers, graphics designers, and marketing specialists. In 2015, RPS moved into a its larger space, and, at the end of 2018, began renovations to expand the space even further to accommodate more team members. “We are so blessed to have been able to grow steadily efficiently the way we have,” said CEO Joshua Adams. “The team loves the new space, and we look forward to the next season of our business.”

Junior League of South Brevard, Inc. Announces Kids in the Kitchen

The Junior League of South Brevard, Inc. (JLSB) is excited to announce their annual Kids in the Kitchen event.  The FREE event teaches kids and parents the importance of eating healthy foods and physical activity to create a healthy lifestyle.  Attendees will be provided with a fun afternoon of nutrition and physical activities in an expo style event from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 13th 2019, at the Wickham Park Community Center, 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne, FL 32935. 
 
To learn how you can participate as an attendee, vendor, or volunteer in the Junior League of South Brevard, Inc.’s Kids in the Kitchen Event, visit https://jlsb.net/KITK, follow the event on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/292261988150421/, or e-mail kitk@jlsb.net.

Melbourne Regional Medical Center and Steward Medical Group welcome cardiologist Darlene Go, MD, FACC

Melbourne Regional Medical Center and Steward Medical Group welcome Darlene Go, MD, FACC, to its staff of physicians, enhancing the access to cardiac care for patients in the region. 
 
Joining the hospital staff and Steward Medical Group, which are both a part of Steward Health Care, signifies a return to Melbourne Regional Medical Center for Dr. Go. She previously was in practice at the hospital from 2010-2012.
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STEM outreach key to uniting Airmen with students


Croton Elementary Science Fair judge Diana Velosa gives a high five to Brianna Laflamme, a 4th grader at the Brevard County school as Velosa's co-workers, Staff Sgt. Jordan Peterson and Master Sgt. Michael Nolan laugh along.  The members of the Air Force Technical Applications Center at Patrick AFB, Fla., volunteered to serve as judges, examining more than 200 projects by 4th, 5th and 6th graders Feb. 7, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Susan A. Romano)
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Air Service Workshop: Tomorrow, Feb. 27th


 

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