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   Harlem Globetrotters 

2012 World Tour

FIT Clemente Center 

Tuesday, March 6   |   7PM

 

 

 

Tickets Prices:  

General admission $26.00

Courtside: $52.00.

6PM Pre-Game Meet/Greet: $12 

Tickets, on sale now, start at $26.00 and are available at www.harlemglobetrotters.com, www.ticketweb.com or you can stop by the Chamber in person to purchase a ticket.

 

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TASTE, TOAST & TUNES

 of the Melbourne Coast

Present...

1964 THE TRIBUTE

 

SAT., March 10 | 4-9PM

On the banks of the Indian River, Melbourne

  

Enjoy food, drinks and great music on the riverbank as 1964 The Tribute presents an encore performance.  

 

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For tickets, visit www.tastetoasttunes.org

 

"The #1 Beatles tribute show in the world"

  - Rolling Stone Magazine

 

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Issue: 1209February 27   |  2012
Business Breakfast    |    Thurs., March 1    |    7AM

Speakers: James Dubea, Chief Warrant Officer, U.S.C.G.

Lt. Bryan Bice from the Port Canaveral Police Department 

 

James Dubea

On an average day, the Coast Guard... 

  

  • Saves 12 lives
  • Responds to 64 search & rescue cases
  • Keeps 842 pounds of cocaine off the streets
  •  and much more... 
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    Join us on March 1 for our Business Breakfast of Champions, with featured guest speakers, James Dubea, Chief Warrant Officer with the U.S. Coast Guard, and Lt. Bryan Bice of the Port Canaveral Police Department.

     

    RSVP...

    VLO BizBetter Series #2  |  Thurs., March 7  |  11:30AM 

     Speaker:  David Volk, Volk Law Offices, P.A.

     

    David J. Volk, Esq. (More info...)

    This business luncheon series, designed by David Volk of Volk Law Offices, P.A., focuses on commonplace issues we all face in the workplace today. Whether it's planning an effective meeting, managing e-mail, or dealing with a difficult co-worker, we all encounter similar challenges on a daily basis. 

     

     

    This 6-part series, began February 22 and will be presented by David Volk in the Viera Chamber office. The cost is free, just RSVP and bring your lunch.  

     

    View FLYER... 

     

     Please RSVP online at  www.melbourneregionalchamber.com.

    1. FEBRUARY 22: Dealing with Difficult People at Work
    2. MARCH 07: Good Employee, Bad Employee; on Being Indispensable
    3. MARCH 28: Branding
    4. APRIL 18: The Masters
    5. MAY 02: The Effective Meeting
    6. MAY 16: Managing Email and the Busy Day

    You may RSVP for individual sessions by selecting the date of the event on our events calendar. If you wish to RSVP for more than 1 luncheon, please call Justin at (321) 622-8998.

    GrowFL SBA Lending Workshop   |    MON, March 5    |    9AM

    Speaker: Hetal Engineer

    Topic:  "How to Utilize the SBA Loan Programs To Improve Cash Flow and Grow Your Business" 

     

     

    Learn how to utilize the SBA loan programs for business start-up,

    business acquisitions, refinance, real estate purchases and expansion financing.

    Does your company qualify for SBA financing? Which SBA program fits your financing needs the best? Join GrowFL and Hetal Engineer to learn the features and benefits of the SBA lending programs to best utilize for your business growth.

     

    Hosted by:  Florida Economic Gardening Institute at University of Central Florida.

      

    To view GrowFL program requirements and apply, click here...

    To attend this free webinar, please register:

    Click here to register

    Weekly Calendar 

    EVENTS

     

    Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, February 7th - March 8th, 7-8PM - 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. Series includes Tuesdays - Beginners/Intermediate; Wednesdays - Beginner/Intermediate, and Thursdays - Advanced. Limited to 6 ladies per class. Sign up in the Duran Golf Academy with PGA Director of Instruction Wally Kuchar, or call 321-504-7776, ext. 7460. Cost per person $125 (Clubs provided if needed!).

     

    Thursday, March 1st, 7AM - Business Breakfast of Champions. Location: Radisson Suite Hotel Oceanfront, 3101 N. Hwy. A1A, Melbourne 32903. Speaker: James Dubea, U.S. Coast Guard. Sponsored by Berman Hopkins Wright & LaHam, CPA's & Assoc., LLP. Costs: members $18.00 prepaid online by Monday, February 27/$25 after February 27 and at the door/invoiced; potential members $35.00. Register online at www.melbourneregionalchamber.com - due to limited seating, online registration for our monthly breakfast event will close at 5PM on the Monday prior to the event. For information, call (321) 724-5400, ext. 231.

     

    Wednesday, March 7th, 11:30AM - 1PM - Viera 2012 VLO BizBetter Luncheon. Location: Viera/Suntree Chamber office, 7720 N. Wickham Road, Ste. 113, Melbourne 32940. Speaker: David Volk, Volk Law Offices, P. A. Topic: Being Indispensable. Cost: Free, just bring your lunch. R.S.V.P. requested at www.melbourneregionalchamber.com. For information, call (321) 622-8998.  

     

     

    LEADS

     

    Tuesday, February 28th, 11:30AM - Leads R' Us Leads Club Meeting. Location: Brio Italiano, 2005 Vernon Place, downtown Melbourne.   For information, call club president Glenda O'Coin at (321) 254-1687.

      

     

    MEETINGS

     

    Tuesday, February 28th, 8AM - Government Affairs Committee Meeting. Location: Melbourne Regional Chamber, 1005 E. Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne. For information, call (321) 724-5400.

     

    Wednesday, February 29th, 4-6PM - Viera/Suntree Area Business Council Quarterly Meeting. Location: Holiday Inn Viera, 8298 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne 32940. Speaker: Lee Ward, The Viera Company. Cost: Free, refreshments provided with a cash bar. R.S.V.P. requested at www.melbourneregionalchamber.com. For more information, call (321) 622-8998.

     

    Friday, March 2nd, 11AM - SCORE Small Business Counseling (FREE). Location:Melbourne Regional Chamber, 1005 E. Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne. For more information, call (321) 254-2288. 

     

     

    RIBBON CUTTINGS

     

    THURSDAY, March 8 | 4:30-5PM - Chase Bank, Ribbon Cut Time 4:45PM, Event Celebration Branch Opening. Additional Details: Refreshments and bank tour. Company Address/Directions: 5390 Stadium Parkway, Viera / FL / 32955 - on the NW quadrant of Stadium Pkway & Viera Blvd., in front of the new Publix shopping plaza. Website www.chase.com

     

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    Two convenient Locations to Serve Our Members:

     
    MELBOURNE:

    1005 E. Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901
    P: (321) 724-5400    |    F: (321) 725-2093
    Hours:  Mon-Fri, 9AM - 4PM

    VIERA/SUNTREE:
    7720 N. Wickham Rd., Ste. 113, Melbourne, FL 32940 
    P: (321) 622-8998
    Hours:  Mon-Thur, 9AM - 3:30PM, Closed on Fridays