Monday, October 8th, 5:30-9PM - TechNovation Awards Banquet. Location: Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place, 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne 32901. Reception and V.I.P. Awards Dinner Kickoff for Florida 2012 TechXpo event. Keynote speaker: John Mulholland - Vice President and Program Manager for Boeing Commercial Program, Space Exploration. U.S. Congressman Bill Posey will present Congressional Medals of Merit. Sponsor: Embraer. Cost: $20Reception ONLY; $60 Reception & Dinner; $750 Reception & Dinner (Corp. Table for 8). For complete information and registration, visit www.floridatechxpo.com.   For information, call Cassie Hansen at (321) 724-5400.

Tuesday, October 9th, 10AM-5PM - TechXpo Innovation Exposition. Location: Clemente Center at Florida Institute of Technology, 150 W. University Blvd., Melbourne, Florida 32901. The 2nd Annual Florida 2012 TechXpo will feature exhibits of emerging technologies and cutting-edge innovations, interactive breakout sessions on technology, and a luncheon featuring a panel of international technology experts. Presenting Sponsor:  GE Transportation. Event Host: Florida Institute of Technology. For complete information and registration, visit  www.floridatechxpo.com.   For information, call Cassie Hansen at (321) 724-5400.

Tuesday, October 9th, 12Noon to 1:30PM - TechXpo "Gateways To International Trade" Luncheon. Location: Hartley Room, Florida Institute of Technology campus. Presenters: British American Chamber, Enterprise Florida, Inc., Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Consul Général of France in Miami and Invest in France Agency, Brazil-Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce.  Luncheon Sponsor: Harris Corporation. The luncheon is a separate ticketed event open to exhibitors and the general public. Cost: $20 per person, reserved online at 
 www.FloridaTechXpo.com. Individual appointments with the speakers are available by contacting Christine Michaels at Christine@melbourneregionalchamber.com.

Thursday, October 11th, 8:30-9:30AM - Women of Excellence Committee Meeting. Location: Dillard's, Melbourne Square Mall, 1700 W. New Haven Avenue, Melbourne. Topic: Fall Fashion. Guest Speaker: Jami Horn, Dillard's. Cost: Free for members, $10 potential members. R.S.V.P. online at www.melbourneregionalchamber.com.  For information, call (321) 724-5400, ext. 231.
 
Thursday, October 11th, 5:30-7:30PM - Chamber 2040 Networking Social. Location: UNO Chicago Grill, 8260 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne 32940. Costs: FREE for Chamber2040 members, $10 Prospective members. Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres, Cash bar. Please R.S.V.P.online by October 9 at www.melbourneregionalchamber.com. For more information, call Cassie Hansen at (321) 724.5400, ext. 231.

M E E T I N G S

Wednesday, October 10th, 11:30AM-1PM - West Melbourne Business Association Meeting. Location: Buena Vida Estates, 2129 West New Haven Avenue, Melbourne 32904.

Friday, October 12th, 11AM - SCORE Small Business Counseling (FREE). Location: Melbourne Regional Chamber, 1005 E. Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne 32901. For more information, call (321) 254-2288.

R I B B O N C U T T I N G S

Saturday, October 6, 1PM - 2PM (Event runs until 10PM) - Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening - Janna Maria's
Ribbon Cut Time :  1:30PM

Event Location:  1906 Hwy A1A, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937

Directions:  At the corner of Pine Tree & A1A in the Lowe's Shopping Center.

Additional Details:  Specials on foods, live entertainment, wine tastings.

Company Name:   Janna Maria's

Company Address:  1906 Hwy A1A, Indian Harbour Beach / FL / 32937

Company Description:  Restaurant

Thursday, October 11, 6-7:30PM - Ribbon Cutting - WFIT New Studio

Ribbon Cut Time:  6:30PM

Event Location:  FIT New Studios and Gleason Performing Arts Center

Directions:  The new studios are located on campus, just to the west of the intersection of Babcock St and University Blvd. The studios are connected to the Gleason Performing Arts Center on campus.

Additional Details:  Refreshments will be served.

Company Name:  WFIT at Florida Tech

Company Address:  150 West University Blvd, Melbourne / FL / 32901

Company Description:  NPR public radio station located on the campus of Florida Tech. 

 www.wfit.org