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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.

 

Information on group and scout tickets can also be found at www.harlemglobetrotters.com

 

THIS Saturday - MAR. 10

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

 

Graphics courtesy of "1964"...the Tribute.

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Issue: 1210March 05   |  2012
2012 Impact Awards a Huge Success!

AAR Airlift Group, Embraer Executive Aircraft, Inc., MidairUSA-Melbourne, and Rockwell Collins were the four top winners at the February 24 Impact Awards Banquet.

Impact Winners
Pictured left to right: Mark Whitson, Alice Davenport (AAR Airlift Group), Eric Stern (Rockwell Collins), Randy Buol (MidairUSA-Melbourne), Phil Krull (Embraer Executive Aircraft, Inc.). Photo, courtesy of Amanda Stratford Photography.

The Chamber, along with its presenting sponsor, GrayRobinson, P.A., held the 2012 Annual Impact Awards Banquet at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place on Friday evening, February 24. The theme of this year's event was "A Night in Monte Carlo," and the Hilton Rialto went all out to create a French Riviera Casino extravaganza, complete with gaming tables and raffle prizes. The event also marked the official installation of the 2012 Chamber Board of Directors, led by Franck Kaiser, 2012 Board Chair.

 

To an audience of over 300, the Chamber recognized the efforts of these four local businesses for the tremendous impact that they have made on the economic health of the community within the last year.  

 

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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.

 

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

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.

Weekly Calendar 

EVENTS

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.

 

Thursday, March 8th, 8:30 - 9:30AM - Women of Excellence Committee Meeting. Location: Melbourne Regional Chamber. Speaker: Marjorie Pravden, Cuba! Gallery of Fine Art.   Cost: Free to chamber members, $10 non-members. RSVP requested online at www.melbourneregionalchamber.com For more information call (321) 724-5400, ext. 231.

 

Saturday, March 10th, 4-9PM - Taste, Toast, & Tunes, featuring 1964 The Tribute, a Beatles Tribute Show. Presented by Immaculate Conception Church. Location: On the banks of the Indian River, Melbourne Beach. For ticket info visit www.tastetoasttunes.org.

 

Tuesday, March 13th, 7:30-8:30AM - Chamber2040/Young Professionals of Brevard Business Acumen Series. Location: Holiday Inn Viera, 8298 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne 32940. Topic: Board Service 101. Speaker: Sandi Scannelli, President/CEO of Community Foundation for Brevard. Cost: Free to Chamber2040 and Young Professionals of Brevard members, $10 prospective members. RSVP is requested at www.melbourneregionalchamber.com or www.leadbrevard.org. For more information call (321) 724-5400, ext. 231.

 

 

LEADS

Tuesday, March 6th, 12PM - The Innovators Leads Club Meeting. Location: Taranto Real Estate, 2468 Minton Rd., W. Melbourne 32904. For information, call club president Jim Taranto at (321) 960-0729.

 

Wednesday, March 7th, 8:30AM - Viera Leads Club Meeting. Location: Melbourne Regional Chamber/Viera, 7720 N. Wickham Road, Ste. 113, Viera, FL 32940. For information, call club president Collette Wood at (321) 242-4575.

 

Wednesday, March 7th, 12Noon - Money Makers Leads Club Meeting. Location: Courtyard by Marriott, 2101 W. New Haven Avenue. For information, call Tom Taranto at (321) 961-2871.

 

Thursday, March 8th, 7:45AM -Beach Referral Group Leads Club Meeting. Location: Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront, 2605 Hwy. A1A, Melbourne. For information, call club president Alan Kershaw at (321) 750-3233.

 

 

MEETINGS

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

 

 

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Please Note the NEW TIME for this event:  

THURSDAY, March 8 | 7:50 - 9:30AM - Chase Bank | Ribbon Cut Time 9AM

Event Celebration Branch Opening | Additional Details Refreshments and bank tour

Company Address/Directions 5390 Stadium Parkway, Viera, FL 32955. Located on the NW quadrant of Stadium Pkway & Viera Blvd. In front of the new Publix shopping plaza. Company Description Full service banking/financial institution

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