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Weekly NEWS - July 11, 2011 

 

 

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U.S. Chamber R4 Conference, July 18-20  

 

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce BCLC kicks of its inaugural R4 Conference July 18-20, 2011 for leaders involved in establishing, managing, and communicating sustainability programs.  R4 is for leaders seeking market-based solutions and public-private partnerships to achieve their environmental goals. This National Conference will showcase innovative solutions across the following areas:

  • Revitalization- innovating the way that business is done
  • Reinvention-technologies and products that offer solutions
  • Resilience-systems and infrastructure solutions
  • Responsibility- driving community environmental initiatives

Join practitioners and expert speakers for the latest innovations, including David Bartlett, Vice President, Industry Solutions, IBM;         Jon Bennett, Director, Community Relations, TXU Energy ; William Craven, General Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Daimler; Rob Currie, Director, Environmental Engineering and Product Stewardship, Baxter Healthcare Corporation; Richard Crespin, Executive Director, Corporate Responsibility Officers Association and Advisor to Corporate

Responsibility Magazine's 100 Best Corporate Citizen's list; Chuck Davison, Environmental Health & Safety, Amway Corporation; Ross Eisenberg, Counsel & Committee Executive, Environment Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Bruce Klafter, Managing Director, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, Applied Materials; Bill Kovacs, Senior Vice President, Environment, Technology, Regulatory Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Gary Niekerk, Director, Global Citizenship, Intel; Claudia Rapkoch, NorthWestern Energy ; Elizabeth Singleton, Energy and Climate Change Group, Dow; Mike Wallace, Director of Sustainability Reporting Framework, Global Reporting Initiative; David Witzel, Director, Innovation Exchange, Environmental Defense Fund; and many more. 

 

Sponsors include: Abbott � Baxter � Allstate � Daimler � FedEx � IBM � Intel � Kimberly Clark Corporation � Microsoft � Northwestern Energy � Siemens   TXU Energy � UPS

 

Click here for information and conference registration:  http://www.nationalr4event.com/

Early bird discount ends: June 17, 2011

 

Contact Information:  Caitlin Codella, Manager, Events, [email protected], 202-463-5508
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Sidewalk Sale  |  July 29, 9AM-2PM 
  
Bargains Galore!  Join the Fun as the Chamber hosts a sidewalk sale!  Shop with us and SAVE.  Or, host your own table for just $10.  

 

Office products, supplies and much more...

 

To host a table, contact Lisa Rouede at (321) 724.5400.

Valor Awards  |  Sept. 8,  6-9PM 

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The Valor Awards honor our Brevard County public safety personnel (Sheriff, Police, Fire and Rescue) for Acts of Extraordinary Valor.

 

 

Award Categories: 
  • Medal of Valor
  • Life Saving Award
  • Medal of Merit
Sponsorships Available: Contact Diane at (321) 724-5400, ext. 238.

 

For more information, contact Cassie Hansen at (321) 724-5400, ext. 231. 

Sound & Flavor  Sept. 10, 11AM-6PM
 
International Festival

For Info & Registration

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Celebrating the multi-cultural diversity of our community, this family-friendly event features:
  • Local Cultural Clubs
  • Arts & Crafts Vendors
  • International Food Vendors
  • All-day, Live Entertainment
  • Business Exhibitors 

Sponsorships Available: Contact Diane at (321) 724-5400, ext. 238.

 

For more information, contact Cassie Hansen at (321) 724-5400, ext. 231. 

EVENTS

 

Tuesday, July 12th, 11:30AM - 1PM - Chamber 2040 Luncheon.  Location:  Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront, 2605 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic, 32903.  Speaker:  Geoff Bodine, NASCAR Driver & Co-Owner of Bo-Dyn Bobsleds.  Cost:  $20 members online, $25 at door, $30 non-members.  R.S.V.P. online at www.melbourneregionalchamber.com.  For more information, call Cassie at (321) 724-5400, ext. 231.

 

Wednesday, July 13th, 11:30AM - 1PM - West Melbourne Business Association Luncheon.  Location:  Buena Vida Estates, 2129 West New Haven Avenue, Melbourne 32904.  Speaker:  Wayne Ivey, Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Headcount R.S.V.P. required at www.melbourneregionalchamber.com.  At the door payment only - $12 cash or check - no credit cards accepted.  Help us support Serene Harbor by bringing donations for cash or gift cards (Wal*Mart/Target/ Gas cards/grocery stores.)

 

Thursday, July 14th, 8:30 - 9:30AM - Women of Excellence Committee Meeting.  Location:  K9 Kampus, 240 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne 32901.  Speaker:  Sherry Acanfora.  Cost:  Free to members, $10 non-members.  R.S.V.P. online at www.melbourneregionalchamber.com.  For more information, call Cassie at (321) 724-5400, ext. 231.

 

Thursday, July 14th, 1 - 4PM - Seminar:  "How to Hit a Home Run in Government Contracting."  Location:  Melbourne Regional Chamber, 1005 E. Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne 32901.  Presented by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).  Register by calling the SBDC at 433-5570 or 433-5572.

 

Tuesday, July 19th, 5 PM - Chamber Alive@5.  Location:  Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place, 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne 32901.  Costs:  $5 at the door - members; $10 at the door - guests.  Cash Bar.  For information, call (321) 724-5400, ext 231.

 

Thursday, July 21st, 11:30 AM - 1PM - Business Toolkit Series.  Location:  Melbourne Regional Chamber, 1005 E. Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne.  Topic: Multi-generational Workplace.  Speaker:  Marilyn Jenkins, Ph.D. - Barry University.  Cost: (incl. box lunch) $25 members and Barry University Alumni; $30 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. 

 

Thursday, July 21st, 4-6PM - Viera/Suntree Business Council Meeting.  Location:  Viera Hospital, 8745 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne 32940.  Speaker:  Chris Kennedy, President/CEO - Viera Hospital.  Cost:  Free for Chamber Members, $5.00 non-members.  Register online at www.melbourneregionalchamber.com.

 

Friday, July 29th, 9AM - 2PM - Chamber Sidewalk Sale.  Location:  Melbourne Regional Chamber, 1005 E. Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne 32901.  Join us to Shop, or host your own table for $10.  For more information, call Lisa at (321) 724-5400, ext. 222.

 

 

MEETINGS

 

July 14th, 4-6 PM - Trades Council Meeting -  POSTPONED.  The Trades Council is currently on summer hiatus, and will resume in the fall.  For more information, call (321) 724-5400. 

 

Friday, July 15th, 11 AM - SCORE Small Business Counseling (FREE).  Location: Melbourne Regional Chamber, 1005 E. Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne. For more information, call (321) 254-2288.