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Weekly NEWS - March 7, 2011 

 
In This Issue
Runaway Country Music Festival
2011 Life & Style EXPO
Linked-In
I GO LOCAL
Purchasing Synopsis
Employ Florida Job Link
Taste, Toast &Tunes
Scheduled Events
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Are You Running Away? 

 Runaway Country Music Festival

April 15 & 16 - Wickham Park 

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Don't have your tickets, yet?  It's not too late.  Check out the latest updates and reserve your spot TODAY!

 

www.runawaycountry.com 

 

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2011 EXPO - May 7, Lexus of Melbourne

   

On Saturday, May 7, the Better Business Council of the Melbourne Regional Chamber will present the 2nd Annual Better Business Life & Style Expo.

Taking place at the prestigious Lexus of Melbourne, this event features some of the area's finest business and community organizations, displaying information about their products and services, all of which affect our daily Life & Style.

Be one of the first to secure sponsorship or a vendor table at this exciting business expo.  CLICK HERE for flyer.

CLICK HERE to open and print PDF registration and sponsorship form.

  

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This is the new way Chamber members can connect, post press releases and advertise special discounts to other Chamber  members. 

 

To get started linking in to all the Chamber divisions, click here.

 

I GO LOCAL represents a comprehensive campaign, sponsored by TD Bank, to promote local shopping habits in local consumers and in business-to-business purchasing.

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Check out local members promoting
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"Who you buy from IS someone's business"
Call the Chamber for trusted referrals
(321) 724-5400

BREVARD COUNTY PURCHASING SYNOPSIS

For Bids / Quotes / Proposals

 

March 3 - 9, 2011

 CLICK HERE TO VIEW  

 

PALM BAY PURCHASING & CONTRACTS

For Palm Bay Opportunities

CLICK HERE 

EMPLOY FLORIDA MARKETPLACE

Find Candidates / Jobs   

 

CLICK HERE  to view 

 

Programs funded through Brevard Workforce are equal opportunity programs with auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Visit www.brevardworkforce.com or call Toll Free in Brevard 504-7600.

Thank you for your Chamber membership and your participation. Remember to call the Chamber for a referral the next time you need a product or service.

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Taste, Toast & Tunes  

March 12,  5:30-9PM  

 Taste Toast Tunes  

1964 - the Tribute is a National Act and was quoted as "the best Beatles tribute on earth" by Rolling Stone Magazine.  Year after year they sell out at Carnegie Hall and other major venues!  We are excited to be bringing such an amazing concert to Melbourne Beach.

Tickets and Sponsorships:
www.tastetoasttunes.org
$50.00 pre-event $60.00 day of event
($2.00 surcharge for on-line ordering)

Tickets can also be purchased at
Immaculate Conception Church
3780 Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
in the Church Office.

 

PURCHASE TICKETS NOW at  

www.tastetoasttunes.org


Graphics courtesy of "1964" the Tribute 

EVENTS

Tuesday, March 8th, 5 - 7 PM - Chamber 2040 Spotlight Social.  Location:  Florida Beer Company, 2500 South Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne 32901.  Reservations Required.  Costs: $10.00 prepaid online reservations; $15.00 at the door/invoiced; $20.00 potential members.  For information, call (321) 724.5400, ext. 231. 

 

Wednesday, March 9th, 11:30 AM - Viera/Suntree Area Business Council Luncheon.   Location:  Suntree Country Club, 1 Country Club Dr, Melbourne 32940.  Topic:  An Insight Into Major League Baseball, presented by Thomas Bell, Washington Nationals, Director of Florida Operations.  Reservations Required.  Costs: $15.00 prepaid online reservations; $25.00 potential members.  For information, call Diane at (321) 724-5400, ext. 238.

 

Saturday, March 12th, 5:30 - 9 PM - Taste, Toast & Tunes.  Location:  On the banks of the Indian River in Melbourne Beach.  "Best Beatles Tribute on Earth" - Rolling Stone Magazine.  For ticket info visit www.tastetoasttunes.org/

 

**Update** Now beginning Tuesdays, March 22nd through April 5th, 6:30 PM - Duran Golf Club - Chamber Women's Networking on the Greens.  Location:  7032 Stadium Parkway, Viera 32955.  Duran Golf Club offers the opportunity for Chamber Women to learn and play the game of golf, while networking on the beautiful greens of Duran.  For the beginner-Fun, 6-week learning series offered Tuesday evenings.  Five one-hour classes covering all aspects of the game, with a wrap-up, 9 hole Par 3 golf event featuring wine and cheese social! Limited to 8 participants. RSVP to either wjk@durangolf.com, or call 321-504-7776 x 7460. Cost per person $125 (Clubs provided if needed!).  For those who play-Executive Woman's Golf League is offered every Tuesday at 6:30 PM on the lighted Par 3 Golf Course. Cost $10 per player.

 

Wednesday, March 23rd, 3:30 PM to 5:00PM - Referral & Networking Workshop on "FUNdamentals of Networking."  Location: Melbourne Regional Chamber.  Presenter:  Christopher Earle, Bogo4U.com.

 

Thursday, March 24th, 11:45 AM - 1 PM - Brown Bag Business Lunch.  Location:  Melbourne Regional Chamber, Viera Suntree Office, 7720 N. Wickham Rd. Unit 113, Viera 32940.  Topic:  Creating Effective Advertising.  Speaker:  Dawn Clough, Creative Director.  Register online at www.melbourneregionalchamber.com

or email Diane Gabik at diane@melbourneregionalchamber.com

 

Tuesday, March 29th, Viera Voice Tech Know Expo.  Location:  Viera High School Media Room, 8:45 - 5:30PM.

 

 

LEADS

Tuesday, March 8th, 11:30 AM - Leads R' Us Leads Club Meeting.  Location:  Brio Italiano, 2005 Vernon Place, downtown Melbourne.   For information, call Glenda O'Coin at (321) 254-1687.

 

Wednesday, March 9th, 12 Noon - The Exchange Referral Group Leads Club Meeting.   Location:  The Broken Barrel Tavern, 4700 Babcock St. NE, Palm Bay.

 

Thursday, March 10th, 7:45 AM - Beach Referral Group Leads Club Meeting.  Location:  CrownePlaza Melbourne Oceanfront, 2605 Hwy. A1A, Indialantic.  For information, call Alan Kershaw at (321) 750-3233. 

 

 

MEETINGS

Wednesday, March 9th, 11:30 AM - West Melbourne Business Association Meeting.  Location:  Buena Vida Estates 2129 W. New Haven Avenue, West Melbourne.  For information, call Wayne Cooper at (321) 723-3352.

 

Thursday. March 10th, 8:30 AM - Women of Excellence Committee Meeting.  Location:  Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts.  (Closest parking is in the Babcock St. lot north of University Blvd., center is located between Evans Library and the Botanical Gardens.)  Speaker:  Carla Funk.  Exhibit:  History of the Little Black Dress.  For more information, call Cassie at (321) 724-5400, ext. 231 

 

Thursday, March 10th, 5 - 7 PM - Trades Council Meeting.  Location:  Melbourne Regional Chamber. For more information, call (321) 724-5400. 

 

Friday, March 11th, 11 AM - SCORE Small Business Counseling (FREE) Location: Melbourne Regional Chamber.  For more information call: (321) 254-2288.

 

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - Ribbon Cutting/Open House  - 4 - 8 PM, Actual Cut at 5PM.  **** Injury Care Clinic ****  Location:  630 S. Wickham Rd, Ste 101.  South of Ellis/NASA on West side of Wickham, in the Wickham Center.  Event will feature food, beverages & giveaway.  http://injurycareclinic.com/  

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening of Buena Vida Estates Physician's Clinic and Wellness Center  - 1:45 - 3:30 PM, Actual Cut at 2PM.  **** Buena Vida Estates****  Location:  2129 W. New Haven Avenue, West Melbourne 32904.  Located 3 miles East of I-95, at the corner of Doherty Drive & Highway 192.  Event will feature guest speaker and light refreshments.  http://www.buenavidaestates.org/