5 Star Regional Chamber

April 2011  

A publication of the Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida 

In This Issue
Networking Tip #39
Viera Brown Bag Lunch
H.S. Summer Internships
Fire Rescue Station Grand Opening
Water Fest - May 7
Member & Ambassador News
Member Renewals
Networking Tip #39    
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Master the Glowing  Introduction 

 
When networking with a partner introduce them to others in an interesting and complimentary way.  It is much easier for you to sing your partner's praises.  Conversation is facilitated and your partner will be flattered.

Viera Brown Bag Luncheon

 

On Wednesday, April 27, Mitch Ribak, Owner of 100MPH, enthralled a lunchtime crowd at the Chamber's Viera/Suntree office as he spoke about Effective Website Marketing to Build Leads and Generate Sales.  Look for upcoming events in the Viera/Suntree area, including monthly brown bag luncheons and quarterly events, in our weekly E-news. 

H.S. Summer Internships

 

YOU CAN GIVE STUDENTS VALUABLE BUSINESS EXPERIENCE!

 

In Brevard County, Summer 2011 student internships will take place from May 25 through June 30, 2011. 

 

Students must document 150 hours of employment to receive high school credit.   The internship teacher will monitor students participating in an internship and conduct site visits to the jobsite.

 

The National Academy Foundation (NAF) and the Florida Department of Education have revised internship requirements to accommodate current economic conditions.  Previously, students needed to participate in a paid internship.  New guidelines indicate that students must receive compensation  for their internship.  Compensation may take several forms:  an hourly wage, a stipend, a scholarship, school credit, etc.  The challenge for us  is to make all student interns feel valued-- whether or not they receive a paycheck. 

 

Internship providers should contact the academy director at each school:

 

Melbourne HS-Ellie Albritton, 952-5880, Albritton.Ellen@brevardschools.org

 

Viera HS-Jeff Draves, 632-1770, Draves.Jeffrey@brevardschools.org

 

You may also wish to visit the NAF website for additional information regarding student internships at: http://naf.org/hosting-intern 

 

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Fire Rescue Station 48

 

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Commissioner Mary Bolin joins Steve Johnson of the Viera Company, County Manager Howard Tipton and Fire Chief Larry Collins and other dignitaries in a chain cutting ceremony for the new station. It will house three shifts of 9 fire rescue personnel plus a hook and ladder truck, HazMat unit and Advanced lifesaving truck.

WATER FEST - May 7

 

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The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the City's annual Water Fest day to be held on Saturday May 7, 2011 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Turkey Creek Sanctuary.  The event features live music, food vendors, educational presentations, free kayak and canoe use care information and paddleboard demonstrations.  There will also be guided kayak and canoe tours of the Turkey Creek from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 

 

This event is part of Brevard County safe boating month. For more information contact Matt Culver at (321) 633-2016 or Palm Bay Parks and Recreation at 321-409-7105.

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"Ask An Expert"


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Social Media Strategist- WCN Interactive, Inc. 
  

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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.


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Triple Ceremony: Next Generation Air & Heat, Getaway Martini Bar, and

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MONTHLY MEMBER RENEWALS

 

We are proud to announce the February and March, 2011 Chamber Member Renewals

 

40 to 45 Year Members

JCPenney Co., Inc.

Meehans' Office Products

Melbourne Kiwanis Club

Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Satellite Family Dentistry

S&S Jewelers, Inc.

The Salvation Army

 

30 to 35 Year Members

Great Southeast Flooring America/MaxCare Cleaning

Joyal Construction

 

25 to 30 Year Members

Brevard Zoo/East Coast Zoological Society

Century 2001 Custom Screen Printing & Promotional

Community Services Council

Goodwill Industries of Central Florida

Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront

Hoyman Dobson CPAs

HSA Architecture * Interior Design * Planning

Keep Brevard Beautiful, Inc.

PBS&J, Inc.

South Brevard Sharing Center, Inc.

Zonta Club of Melbourne Area

 

20 to 25 Year Members

Coastal Mitsubishi/Coastal Hyundai

Gatto's Tires & Auto Service

Indian River Colony Club

Keiser University

Melbourne Greyhound Park

MH Williams Construction Group, Inc.

Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist

Patrick Roofing, Inc.

Shein & Wente, LLC

Technological Research & Development Authority

Turtle Run Oceanfront Vacation Rentals

 

15 to 20 Year Members

Artemis IT

Auntie Anne's Soft Pretzels

Brevard Anesthesia Services

Brevard Business News

Buffkin Tile of Melbourne, Inc.

Cassels Garage, Inc.

Cobb & Walls Insurance Agency

Garrison Insurance Agency

Rossi & Associates

Spherion  Staffing

University of Central Florida (UCF)

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Windemere Inn By The Sea

 

10 to 15 Year Members

Animal Emergency and Critical Center

CARE Chiropractic & Wellness Center

COB Industries, Inc.

Judge David Dugan

Florida Business Bank

Grasshopper Airboat Ecotours

Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute

Open MRI of Rockledge

Rockwell Collins

Suburban Extended Stay Hotel

The Talking Phone Book

Wesche Jewelers

 

5 to 10 Year Members

Absolute Insurance Agency

Advanced Roof Technology, Inc

Boyd & Marks Law Firm

Duran Golf Club

Early Learning Coalition of Brevard

Hometown News

ISO Group, Inc.

Jason's Deli

McClelland, Jones,  Lyons, Lacey & Williams, LLC

netDirective Technologies

Scotts Lawn Service

Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers

Shells Seafood Restaurant

Yellowbook

Zeeke & Associates

 

1 to 5 Year Members

AAA Insurance - Debbie Spikes, Agent

Allegiance Contracting, Inc

Amici's Italian Restaurant

Apartment Finder

Apollo Storage

Armstrong Custom Homes, Inc.

Mariner Health of Atlantic Shores

Barbara Burner, CPA

Bayside Lakes Business Group

Space Coast Fun Guide

Brio Italiano

Chivitos Group Inc

Clevens Center for Facial Cosmetic Surgery

Coastal Directory Corporation

Comfort Suites

Crane Creek Inn Waterfront Bed & Breakfast

Cross-Cut Shredding,  Inc

D'organizer, Inc.

Eagles Rise Design,  LLC

Exit 1st Class Realty

Foundation Title & Settlement Services, LLC

Hidden Potentials, Inc.

Inspect & Save

ITG Realty, LLC

Jos. A. Banks Clothiers

Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor and Reed

Magick Movers

Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon

Melbourne Police Foundation

Mobius Interactive, Inc.

Mushatts, LLC

Nat Kaye Band

New England Financial Insurance & Investments

Palace Properties International, Inc.

Palm Bay Fire Extinguisher Co.

Phantom Fireworks of Melbourne

Pro-Tec Auto Glass

Radisson Suite Hotel Oceanfront

Robinson Insurance, Inc.

Roger L Parsons State Farm Insurance

Running Zone

SCD.USA, LLC

Sebastian Inlet Marina, LLC

Shore Lanes - Palm Bay

Squid Lips Overwater Grill

State Attorney's Office - Norm Wolfinger

Surplus Warehouse

The Avenue Viera

Uptown Painting and  Maintenance

Valiant Air Command

Viera Children Academy

Viera Realty, Inc.

Welsh Companies

Zies, Widerman & Malek