5 Star Regional Chamber
January 2011
 

A publication of the Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida 
In This Issue
Quote of the Month
Networking Tip #15
Member Renewals
"Ask An Expert"
Member & Ambassador News
W. Melbourne 2010 Housing Starts
45th Space Wing Receives Unit Award
Quote of the Month

 

"My own life has been greatly enriched by the hundreds if not thousands of people from all backgrounds I have gotten to know and had an opportunity to help."

 

     - From Forward:  Work The Pond!

       Tom Donohue, President and CEO,

       U.S. Chamber of Commerce    

 
Networking Tip #15
 
 Tree Frog 
  Circulate
  In the Pond
 

Positive Networking is about meeting people and building your network. At events, avoid the temptation to stagnate--talking only to people you know. Remember the Positive Networking goal of meeting 7 new people at each event. This may require you stepping outside your comfort zone.

November - December

Member Renewals

 

40 to 45 Year Members

 

American Business Interiors

Bright House Networks

Century 21 Indian River Realty, Inc.

Glenn's Tire & Service Company

GrayRobinson, P.A.

L-3 Communications Linkabit

Pruitt Insurance Agency, Inc.

 

 35 to 40 Year Members

 

Auer Roofing, Inc.

Brevard Symphony Orchestra, Inc.

 

  30 to 35 Year Members

 

Dillard's

Florida Eye Associates

G&L Laundry Centers

Health First

Melbourne Internal Medicine Associates

Lee N. Sheldon, DMD, PA

Skip Wren Insurance Agency

Space Coast Center for Independent Living

Space Coast Realty Corp.

 

 25 to 30 Year Members

 

AT&T Advertising

B.S.E. Consultants, Inc.

Brown and Brown Insurance

Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County, Inc.

Henderson Southeast Corporation

Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy

Maronda Homes Inc. of Florida

Melbourne Central Catholic High School

Prudential Sterling Properties

 

 20 to 25 Year Members

 

Aladdins Magic, Inc.

Las Olas Beach Resort & Oceanique

Bob O'Connell's Rental & Theme Centre

Climatic Refrigeration & A/C, Inc.

Hooters Restaurant

Melbourne High School

Melbourne Yacht Club, Inc.

Satellite High School

Southeastern Honda

State Farm Insurance - Eric Ponce, Agent

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

 

 15 to 20 Year Members

 

Abraham & Abraham, P.A.

Coastal Health Systems of Brevard

Disney's Vero Beach Resort

Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

Spherion  Staffing


 10 to 15 Year Members

Agency Insurance, Inc. - Progressive

BankFIRST

Brandon Properties

Brevard Business Connections, Inc.

CC Video Productions

Florida EcoSafaris at Forever Florida

Hobbs Electric, Inc.

The Imported Car Store

Intersil Corporation

Lakewood Village Manufactured Home Community

REALTY EXECUTIVES Space Coast

RV Communications, Inc.

Specialty Pharmacy Services, Inc.

Synergon Solutions, Inc.

U.S. Postal Service


 5 to 10 Year Members


Atlantic Business Systems

Barry University

Baskerville-Donovan, Inc.

Cedric Chenet, DDS

Composers Unlimited, Inc.

CPA Payroll, Inc.

Greenstreet Financial Services, LLC

Harbor City Business Brokers

John Folson, CPA, P.A.

Light Realty Company

One Senior Place

Our Town

Premier Urgent Care

Resort Maps of Melbourne

South Brevard Women's Center

State Farm Insurance - Joe Raley, Agent

Taranto Realty, LLC

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

 

1 to 5 Year Members

 

Age Advantage Home Care Services

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

Apotheker Chiropractic

Balda Development & Construction

Blank Canvas Custom Shirt Printing & Event Decorating

Bonefish Willy's Riverfront Grill

Booksmarts Tax & Accounting

Brenner Real Estate Group

Brevard Neighborhood Development Coalition

Candy Graham's Accounting and Tax Services, Inc.

Commercial Business Finance

Csonka All Tech Services LLC

Dairy Road Urgent Care

Denwood B. Parrish financial professional, LLC

DJ Shane Entertainment

Dr. Miguel Lorente

Eau Gallie Arts District 

Merchants Association, Inc.

Edward Jones - John Melo

Event Success

Family Home Health Services

Fencl Web Design.Com,  LLC

First Financial Employee Leasing

Forensic Accounting Specialists

Friends of the Parkway

Globe Wireless, Inc.

Greek American Association of Brevard

Guardian Angel Adult Care Services

Hammock Landing

Hego Hypnosis

HousePro Inspection Services

Indian River Press

Jarvis Emergency Services, Inc.

JJ's Screen Printing & Embroidery

JT Andrews,  Inc

Kelly Services, Inc.

Kindred Hospital Melbourne

Labor Ready

Lawton911

LGC & Associates

Lutfi Law, P.A.

Melbourne Area Federated Republican Women

Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center

Miguel Mata, CPA

Mow-Tivated Lawn Maintenance,  Inc.

National Entrepreneurs Network, LLC

New Horizons Computer Learning Center

North American Title Company

Port d'Hiver

River Rocks Restaurant

Sanders Business Solutions

Spartan Strategies Insurance Group Inc

Stanley Homes,  Inc.

Sunshine Embroidery Works

Superior Technical Resources,  Inc.

The Broken Barrel Tavern

The Cochran Group

The Courtyard at The Oaks

Tropical Realty of Suntree

UniFirst Corporation

VNA Space Coast

Williams & Wolf Associates, LLC.

Worthy & Company, Inc

"Ask An Expert"


A Social Media Policy

Submitted by:  Cheri Martin
Social Media Strategist- WCN Interactive, Inc.
 
Your company may or may not be active in Social Media, but chances are most of your employees are. For that reason alone it is wise to put a Social Media Policy in place. Both employers and employees need to have a clear understanding of the company's expectations regarding Social Media usage and keeping your employees educated on the company's social media policy will help to curb mishaps.

It is also essential to be able to manage and monitor what is being said about your company to ensure your company brand is enhanced. There are two key elements to consider when creating a Social Media Policy; crisis management and brand opportunity. The possibility that employees can help build the company brand through Social Media is huge as they are an amazing resource, but there is also a risk involved whereas employees can unintentionally damage the company's brand.

Defining a set of guidelines will help you alleviate that risk. A Social Media Policy should outline for the employees the corporate guidelines and principles of communicating in all realms of the online world. It should also be more about what employees can do and best practices for Social Media use versus all the things employees can not or should not do.

For a FREE Download of a 14 page Social Media Policy Report titled; Analysis of Social Media Policies: Lessons and Best Practices go to: http://socialmediagovernance.com/policies.php
Member & Ambassador News

Several of our Members recently celebrated Grand Openings and other Special Events.  Thank you to the Chamber Members and Ambassadors who attend these events to show their support, as well as our Sponsor, PNC Bank.

Alpine Rib Cut
Alpine Yogurt Cafe
  
KSC Fed Cr Union Rib Cut
Kennedy Space Center Federal Credit Union
 
2010 Best Year for Housing Starts

West Melbourne issued the greatest number of new single family construction permits in 2010 of any municipality in Brevard County, and in 2010, overall building permit valuations in the City of West Melbourne increased 33.3% compared to 2009, while the number of permits issued grew 10.2% from 1,490 in 2009 to 1,642 in 2010.  

 

Mayor Hal Rose said,"A fairly good year for new housing starts and building permit valuations in 2010 speaks well of the increasing confidence new homebuyers and businesses have in West Melbourne, even as the housing and real estate development market in general continue to struggle."

 

City Manager Scott Morgan added, "We are pleased that home builders see West Melbourne as a preferred location to satisfy a good portion of the area's new housing demand, and delighted to welcome new home owners to our community.  The investment in new and renovated buildings for new and expanding businesses is particularly appreciated."
 


45th Space Wing Receives Outstanding Unit Award
 

Air Force Space Command selected the 45th Space Wing for an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for exceptionally meritorious service from Oct. 1, 2008, to Sept. 30, 2010.

 

"We are honored to be named one of the Air Force's outstanding units," said Brig. Gen. Ed Wilson, 45th Space Wing commander. "This was simply a superb performance by the whole team to deliver complete mission success for two consecutive years. The wing has made huge impacts around the world whether by launching critical spacecraft into orbit to support troops in combat, supporting our manned spaceflight program, or deploying servicemen and women into contested regions in defense of the nation. The team should be proud of its accomplishments."

 

The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award is awarded for meritorious service that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units. All members assigned to the wing and designated subordinate units during the period of the award are eligible.

 

For more information see www.patrick.af.mil, log on to www.facebook.com/45SpaceWing or contact 45th Space Wing Public Affairs, 321-494-5933 or 321-508-2072 (mobile).

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