5 Star Regional Chamber

 
Monthly E-news - October 2011 
     

A publication of the Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida 

In This Issue
Member & Ambassador News
"Tips for Social Media"
Monthly Member Renewals
Networking Tip #58
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DON'T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS
When meeting a couple, make sure that you give your card to both people, and ask each of them for a card in return.  Not doing this may give the impression that one of them is not worthy of your attention or interest.

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.
 
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
GB Shelter Mortgage
My Mommy's Cleaning Service
Suntree Pharmacy
Hair Matters
Mercedes Homes, LLC
Parkway Place Apartments
EcoTreks by Rod
 

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"Tips for Social Media"


Submitted by:  Cheri Martin
Social Media Coach- WCN Interactive, Inc. 

 

Businesses did not take Facebook too seriously at first, thinking it was a passing fad and that its audience was only on the site to socialize and play games. Facebook's continued success and expanding user base proves it is a communication and marketing medium that is here to stay. All businesses need to grasp that if the larger, more established companies are using it, then there must be something to it and it's time to take advantage of the popularity and learn how to make it work. There are many reasons why, but here are 3 compelling reasons why I believe you must have a Facebook Fan Page for your business. 

  1. Search Engines love a Facebook Fan Page! The majority of consumers use the Internet to search for the things they are interested in, even locally, so it is important all businesses have an Internet presence, but that can be expensive and difficult to achieve. So how does a business get a higher rank in the search engines? By having an active Facebook Page! 
  2. There are currently 800 million users on Facebook with almost 50% of them on daily. Think about it, if just 1% of your ideal customer is in that mix why wouldn't you want to be there? If you knew that your customer passed by one of the huge billboards in Times Square every day wouldn't you want to be there? The fact is, most of us can't afford that, but guess what? Facebook is free; yes that's right, FREE advertising! 
  3. A Facebook Fan Page provides you a platform to actually connect with prospects and customers online. This allows you to build relationships, actually talk with your customers and get feedback from both clients and prospects. You can also use your Facebook Page to build your email list, offer coupons, announce special offers and promotions, share company news and events, even sell products and services.

 

And a BONUS reason - YOUR COMPETITION HAS ONE!

MONTHLY MEMBER RENEWALS

 

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

 

40 to 45 Year Members 

41  Harris Corporation

           

35 to 40 Year Members 

39  Flamingo Printing of Brevard, Inc.

           

20 to 25 Year Members

24  Brunswick Harbour Lanes

20  Especially for Children/Indian Harbour Montessori

21  Thomas J. Kasica, CPA

24  RELM Wireless Corporation

 

15 to 20 Year Members 

15  Affordable Glass Protection

19  Children's Home Society of Florida

17  Computer Experts

18  Petals Flower & Gift Shoppe, Inc.

17  The Haven for Children, Inc.

 

10 to 15 Year Members 

11  Brevard Business Connections, Inc.

14  Callaway & Price, Inc.

11  EarCare, P. A.

10  Island Pasta Co.

12  Security Operations & Solutions, Inc.

 

5 to 10 Year Members 

6  20/20 Eyeglass Superstore

6  Atlantic Business Systems

5  Baskerville-Donovan, Inc.

5  BB&T

7  Edge Information Management, Inc.

7  First United Methodist Church of Melbourne

7  Florida Space Coast Golf Assn., Inc.

7  Ichiban Cleaning, Inc.

5  Legacy at Hibiscus Park Apartments

8  Nissan of Melbourne

9  Richard's Paint Manufacturing Co., Inc.

7  State Farm Insurance - Arty Pagan

9  Suntree Internal Medicine

9  Wal-Mart Stores, Inc

 

0 to 5 Year Members 

1  Amped Media, Inc.

1  Angel Gray Photography, LLC

3  Barclay HR Consulting

0  Beachside Hearing by EarCare

0  W.H. Benson & Company

3  Commercial Business Finance

3  Community Training Works, Inc.

0  Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

4  Fish Window Cleaning

3  MBV Engineering, Inc.

0  Medi-Weightloss Clinics

4  Nana's House

0  Organic Team #7

0  Palm Bay Hearing Aid Center, LLC

4  Prestige Title of Brevard

1  Sage Financial/Sage Divorce

1  Sunshine Coffee Service

1  TD Bank, NA

0  Thomas P. Flavin & Associates

1  Total Care IT

0  Trina W. Downey, CPA, PA

2  Walbridge
Brevard Workforce ONLINE JOB FAIR  | Nov. 8-10

  

 

BREVARD WORKFORCE

is hosting an online Job Fair

November 8 - 10.

 

To learn more...Click on image at left to open the flyer in .pdf format.  Follow the link to register online.