Issue 49 - May 13

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Women of Excellence Awards Banquet

Thursday, May 22
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront, 2605 FL Hwy A1A, Melbourne, FL 32903


The Women of Excellence is hosting their annual Awards Gala at the Crowne Plaza Melbourne on Thursday, May 22nd from 6pm - 9pm. All Award nominees will be recognized and two winners will be presented with an award. RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MAY 19TH.

Tickets: $45

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Celebrate the Past & Present of
DOWNTOWN MELBOURNE



and EXCHANGE Ideas about the Future

Tuesday, May 20
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
At LEXI Martinis & Tapas
1924 E. New Haven Ave.
Melbourne, FL 32901


• Chat with past chair members about the history of downtown.
• Mingle with present city and community leaders.
• See the future plans with development team members.

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Ribbon Cuttings/Grand Openings

Thursday, May 15
8:15 - 9:15 AM (Cut time: Approximately 9:00 AM)

Grand Opening for Goodwill Industries


The Melbourne Regional Chamber and Goodwill Industries will be celebrating the grand opening of their newest store and Job Connection Center in West Melbourne on Thursday, May 15th from 8:15AM - 9:15AM. We are expecting a large turnout of over 100 people for this patriotic themed community event. A light breakfast will be served and Uncle Sam will make an appearance. 

To help celebrate the event, the Mayor of West melbourne, CEO of Goodwill Industries and several others within the City and County will be in attendance.  This event is open to the public.  Festivities will continue throughout the weekend with face painting for the kids, balloons, and door prizes.  ** Goodwill is proud to announce their new building was constructed with 99.8% of material made right here in the USA**

Please come out to this event on May 15th to see how YOUR DONATION is used to help support those in need!

Location: Goodwill Industries, 2250 Coastal Lane, West Melbourne, FL 32904

Thursday, May 15
5:00 -8:00 PM (Cut time: 6:00 PM)

40th Anniversary Celebration for Bob's Bicycles

Being in business 40 years in Brevard County is cause for celebration!  Come join the Melbourne Regional Chamber and Bob's Bicycles on May 15th from 5pm - 8pm as we cut the ribbon for Bob's Bicycles new showroom.  The event will take place Beach Side at 510 E. Eau Gallie Blvd, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937.  Refreshments will be provided by local vendors and door prizes will be awarded. The Melbourne Chamber will cut the ribbon at 6pm.

Bob's Bicycle Shop specializes in bicycle sales, service, rentals and a full array of accessories for all of your cycling needs.  For more information please contact, Rod Maierre or Ben Elliott at  (321) 773-2093.

Friday, May 16
3:30 - 6:00 PM (Cut time: 5:00 PM)

Grand Opening for Play Plus Kids

Play Plus Kids has a new location!  Please come out to celebrate and support this local business along with the Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce. Play Plus is providing hors d'oeuvres, adult beverages, prizes and a raffle to benefit the Children's Hunger Project.

The event will take place Friday, May 16th from 3:30pm - 6:00pm at 784 N. Apollo Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32935 at the corner for Apollo Blvd and Sarno Roads in the Planet Fitness Shopping Center.

For more information please contact Erin Phelan at 321-751-4256.    

Friday, May 16
4:00 - 6:00 PM (Cut time: 5:00 PM)

Grand Opening for Books N Billing, IOA, & Managed IT Solutions

We are having a BIG grand opening celebration for three local businesses!  Books N Billing, Insurance Offices of America & Managed IT Solutions have teamed up with the Melbourne Regional Chamber to celebrate their grand opening.  Music, Door prizes and a 50/50 Raffle will be provided. In addition, a Cash Bar will be provided from UNO with all proceeds benefiting the MORGAN Project.

For more information, please contact Karen Warr at 321-215-4480.
Address: 1301 W. Eau Gallie Blvd, Suite 104, Melbourne, FL 32935

Saturday, May 17
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Cut time: 2:00 PM)


Ribbon Cutting for StayFit Health Clubs


Come out on Saturday, May 17th to help celebrate with the Melbourne Regional Chamber in the ribbon cutting of StayFit Health Clubs at 2PM!  Festivities begin at 10am and end at 4pm. 

During this celebration, StayFit is hosting their 2nd Annual Strongman competition which will benefit-100%--The Children's Burn Foundation of Florida.  Last year, StayFit raised over $3500.00 and this year, they would like to double it!  

For more information or to donate/sponsor please contact Meili Viera at 321-676-4073 or email meiliviera@hotmail.com

Member News

Grand Villa Senior Living Community Health & Fitness Expo

Grand Villa Senior Living Community is hosting a Health & Fitness Expo on Wednesday, May 28 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. Among the vendors displaying and providing health related services will be Brownings Pharmacy & Health Care (walker checks and safe ambulation), Care America Home Health Care (Jeopardy Brain Game), Hospice of St. Francis (offering blood pressure checks) and Health First Aging Institute.

Speakers include Savers Drug Mart with safety tips on medication management, and an area aging expert talking about healthy aging strategies.

Healthy snacks and refreshments will also be served. This event is free and open to the public. Grand Villa Senior Living Community is a resort-style assisted living facility located at 964 S. Harbor City Blvd. in Melbourne. For more information, phone 321-328-8009 or visit www.GrandVillaMelbourne.com

The City of Palm Bay Presents Hurricane Expo

Learn what's in store for the 2014 storm season at the City of Palm Bay's Hurricane Expo.

The event, scheduled May 31st from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., will be held at Palm Bay City Hall located at 120 SE Malabar Road in Palm Bay and will feature Tom Terry, Chief Meteorologist at WFTV 9 as well as area agencies and hurricane related vendors.

Among the informative offerings are police K-9 demonstrations, SWAT and dive team displays, fire safety house tours, Brevard County Sheriff's Aviation unit, First Flight medical helicopter and a demonstration from Lowes. 

In addition, there will be a children's bicycle safety rodeo, fingerprinting, free refreshments and giveaways/door prizes.

For further information visit www.palmbayflorida.org


VM Viera Models Presents "Glitz & Glam - Fashion for a Purpose"
 
Join VM Viera Models at the Holiday Inn Viera on Friday, May 30th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm for "Glitz & Glam - Fashion For A Purpose" Fashion Show. Fifty of Brevard's hottest models will be on the scene on the largest runway in all of central Florida.

It's a night of red carpet fashion and fun with live entertainment, raffles, and networking. A portion of the proceeds will go to Nana's House, whose mission is to provide a safe, secure, loving home where neglected, abused, needy or abandoned children can experience God's love and healing.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and available at Viera Models Agency and Imperial Salon & Spa. Holiday Inn Viera is located at 8298 N. Wickham Rd. For more information, visit www.vieramodelsagency.com

Sanctuary Island Golf Fundraiser to Benefit Wounded Heroes

Come out and support Space Coast area wounded heroes and special needs children at Sanctuary Island's Golf Fundraiser at Manatee Cove Golf Course Patrick Air Force Base. 
Set for Saturday, June 7th, there will be an 11 am registration, with a noon putting contest and 1 pm shotgun start. The tournament will also feature a grab/go lunch and an awards dinner buffet. The cost is: $300 for a foursome, $75 for an individual, and a special price of $50 for E1-E4 active military.

To reserve your spot or for more information, contact John O'Brien 321-728-7252 or 908-433-9581 or email: johnobrienmhs@comcast.net

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