What's the Google Plus buzz all about?

If you haven't heard about the newest and hottest social network launched by Google, you most likely don't use social media. Google+ was developed to rival Facebook and Twitter. It's currently in field-testing mode, which means you need to receive an invite and must be over 18 to be able to gain access, plus you will need a Gmail account to login.

The most asked question is should you jump on the Google+ bandwagon? If you like to be an early adapter and have plenty of spare time to play, by all means do so. But if you are looking for a social network that you can use for business with the intent to make money on, then I recommend not at this time. You need to decide if the time spent playing in a new site is worth it to you or if the investment of your time is more valuable spent focusing on income-producing activity for your business.

Yes, I believe Google+ could be a game changer and I have set up my account to test it out, but despite its impressive growth (latest estimate shows Google+ at 18 million users); right now it does nothing too drastically different than Facebook. It offers excitement with the newness and a few enhanced features but it doesn't allow businesses to set up brand pages at this time, and at the end of the day the cycle of posting a status update, commenting on friends posts and sharing links is the same on both.

What ever you decide, check out 'Google+: The Complete Guide' for more information. If you would like a Google+ invite, email me at clm@wcninteractive.com with 'Google+ Invite Please' in the subject line. Make it a great social day!

MONTHLY MEMBER RENEWALS

We are proud to announce Chamber Member Renewals for the month of JUNE 2011, including our DIAMOND Members who have been our partners for 20 years or longer.

40 to 45 Year Members

41 Browning's Pharmacy and Health Care, Inc.

35 to 40 Year Members

38 Bridges

30 to 35 Year Members

34 Jessup's Of Melbourne, Inc.

25 to 30 Year Members

27 Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place

20 to 25 Year Members

24 Allstate Insurance - Richard Golardi

21 Barnes and Company, LLC - CPA's

20 Brevard Workforce Development Board, Inc.

20 Crest Cleaners

23 Ecor Industries, Inc

24 Michael's Mens Store

23 Space Coast Early Intervention

22 State Farm Insurance Company - Dan Odom

22 United Way of Brevard Co., Inc.

15 to 20 Year Members

15 Artemis IT

19 J-Mack Service Company

16 Kinderdance International

15 Lightle Beckner Robison, Inc.

15 Our Lady of Lourdes School

16 Suntree Country Club

10 to 15 Year Members

11 Columbia College

11 Creative Network Innovations

12 Injury Treatment Solutions

11 Innovative Opportunities Unlimited

10 One Hour Air Conditioning

13 Sarno Business Complex

11 The Ullian Realty Corporation

5 to 10 Year Members

5 Brevard Business Leadership Network, Inc.

9 Brevard Community College Foundation

6 D.R. Horton Homes

6 Ralph Carpenter Roofing

7 Serene Harbor, Inc.

8 The Inn at Capt Hiram's

5 Water Whirled Car Wash

0 to 5 Year Members

0 Alliance Title Insurance Agency, Inc.

1 Around The House

2 Blue Tangerine Solutions

3 Brevard Computer & Technology Services

2 Caribbean Management Solutions Inc

1 Edible Arrangements

1 Fast Park and Relax

1 Frontline Protection

1 Hobby Lobby

1 Kol Mashiach Messianic Synagogue

1 Masters Clothier

2 Mosley, Jacobus & Wallis P.A.

2 NuVantage Insurance Corp.

4 Ocean Front Paradise Resort Apartments

3 Olive Garden

3 Paragon Realty, LLC

2 Price Promotional Products, LLC

1 Rexel Electrical and Datacom

4 Robert Half International

1 Sam Jamison & Associates

2 Sunshine State Construction

2 The Christian Culinarian, LLC

0 TooJay's Deli

3 Truly Nolen Pest Control

1 Viera Voice/Senior Life