Are You Running Away? 

 Runaway Country Music Festival

April 15 & 16 - Wickham Park  

 

 
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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.

Extended EARLYBIRD SPECIAL:  Be one of the first to secure a vendor table at this exciting business expo and save $25 when you register by 5PM on Wednesday, March 16.  CLICK HERE for flyer and PDF registration form.

CLICK HERE to register online.

  

WE Council Tours Dress Exhibit

Charine Lewis, below right, WE chairman, poses by an exhibit in the Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts with center director, Carla Funk.  The Chamber's Women of Excellence council had a special tour of the "Little Black Dress" exhibit, which runs through April 23 at Florida Tech.

EVENTS

Tuesday, March 15^th, 5 PM -Chamber Alive@5.  Location: PNC Bank, 5535 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne 32940, $5 at the door - members; $10 at the door - guests.  Cash Bar.  For information, call (321) 724-5400, ext 231.

 

Wednesday March 16^th and Thursday, March 17^th -  8 AM - 5 PM - Melbourne Regional Chamber 2011 Membership Drive.  Melbourne Regional Chamber.  For information, call (321) 724-5400.

 

Thursday, March 17^th, 11:30 AM - 1 PM - Business Toolkit Series.  Location:  Barry University/Melbourne Campus, 630 S. Wickham Road, Suite 104, Melbourne 32904  Topic:  Microsoft Office Excel:  Tools for Success - Organization and Easier Tracking System Tools.  Sponsor:  Barry University.  Cost:  (incl. box lunch) $25 members and Barry University Alumni; $40 non-members.  Optional:  $40 "Pick-A-Pair" package - Register for 2 sessions and save $10.  Register online for single session at www.melbourneregionalchamber.com, or call Cassie to register for 2 "Pick-A-Pair" sessions at (321) 724.5400, ext. 237. 

 

Tuesdays, March 22^nd through April 5^th, 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 23^rd, 3:30 - 5PM - Fundamentals of Networking.  Location: Melbourne Regional Chamber.   Speaker:  Christopher Earle.  For more information call: (321) 724.5400, ext. 225.

 

Thursday, March 24^th, 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:  Effectively Managing Your On-line Presence.  Speaker:  Andrew Gall, Director of Social Media Services, SCB Marketing.  No Charge, but reservations necessary.  Register online at www.melbourneregionalchamber.com or email Diane Gabik at diane@melbourneregionalchamber.com.

 

 

LEADS

Tuesday, March 15^th, 11:30 AM - The Innovators Leads Club Meeting.  Location:  Shells Seafood Restaurant, 1490 W. New Haven Avenue, West Melbourne.  For information, call Joe Nicolosi at (321) 757-9797.

 

Wednesday, March 16^th, 8:30 AM - Leads Avenue Leads Club Meeting.  Location:  Viera Realty Office, 7350 Shoppes Drive, Ste 103, Viera.  For information, call Colette Wood at (321) 242-4575.

 

Wednesday, March 16^th, 12 Noon - Money Makers Leads Club Meeting.  Location:  Courtyard by Marriott, 2101 W. New Haven Avenue.  For information, call Tom Taranto at (321) 961-2871.

MEETINGS

Tuesday, March 15^th, 8:30 AM - Ambassador Meeting.  Location:  Melbourne Regional Chamber.  For information, call (321) 724-5400, ext 236.

 

Tuesday, March 15^th, 3 PM - CVB Advisory Board Meeting.  Location:  Melbourne Regional Chamber.  For information, call (321) 724-5400, ext 230.

 

Thursday, March 17^th -  8:30 AM - Membership Committee Meeting - CANCELLED, Due to 2011 Membership Drive.

 

Friday, March 18^th, 8:00 - 9:30 AM - New Member Orientation.  Location:  Melbourne Regional Chamber.  For information, call (321) 724-5400, ext. 230.

 

Friday, March 18^th, 11 AM - SCORE Small Business Counseling (FREE).  Location: Melbourne Regional Chamber. For more information call: (321) 254-2288.

 

 

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Monday, March 14, 2011 - Ribbon cutting and presentation of donation checks to local charities by commissioners  - 12Noon - 2PM (Actual Cut 12:30PM)

**** Brevard County Firefighters Benevolent Association ****  JOINT W/ COCOA BEACH.  Location:  571 Haverty Ct.,  Suite N,   Rockledge, Florida  32955.  One block south of Eyster on Murrell in Rockledge Industrial Park.  Event will feature Full Lunch. County Commissioners to attend to help hand out donations to charities. Media Welcome.  Website:  www.iaff2969.com

 

Tuesday, March 15, 2011 - Ribbon Cutting & Anniversary Celebration - 20 years on Space and Treasure Coasts - 9:45 AM (following Ambassador Committee Meeting) 

**** Christian FM****  Location:  Melbourne Regional Chamber Auditorium.  Website:  www.christianfm.com