Chamber Connection Newsletter
June 2023
June Networking Events
Hosted by VFW Post 10210
Date: Friday, June 2, 2023
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Place: VFW Post 10210
Address: 815 Louisiana Avenue
Sebastian, FL 32958
Join us for a bagels, pastries, coffee and juice.

Remember to bring your business card!
Registration will close by Wednesday,
May 31, 2023 @ 5:00 PM.

Cancellation Policy
As a courtesy, please give us at least 24 hours notice if you cannot attend.
Thank You!
Sponsored by Better Business Bureau
Guest Speaker: Rod Davis, CEO Better Business Bureau

Topic: 1. What is BBB doing in 2023?
2. How can a business best work with the BBB? 3. How should businesses position themselves for success using online tools.
Bring your business card to be entered into the drawing for the Member Spotlight!

Registration will close by Friday,
June 9, 2023 @ 5:00 PM
Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Place: Marsh Landing Restaurant
Address: 44 N. Broadway Street
Fellsmere, FL 32948

Luncheon Cost - $22 for members,
$30 prospective members
Hosted by Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum & Gift Shop

Date: Thursday,June,15, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Place: Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum & Gift Shop
Address: 1322 US Hwy 1
Sebastian, FL 32958

Pricing: Complimentary for members or $10 donation,
$15 Prospective New Members

Complimentary Appetizers, Drinks, Prizes, Shopping and
Treasures on Display

Registration will close by Wednesday, June 14 @ 5:OO PM

Bring your business card to be entered into the drawing for the Member Spotlight!
Upcoming Events
VERO BEACH FILM FESTIVAL
There are many reasons to go to the Vero Beach Film Festival. It is a non-profit arts organization celebrating independent filmmaking that enriches the community. You can watch a curated selection of independent films from different genres and countries, meet the artists behind the screen, enjoy events like a pre-festival dinner on the beach, a gala at the Vero Beach Museum,  dance, and more, and of course celebrate Indian River County, a hidden gem along Florida's eastern coast. The festival will be held on June 7-11, 2023.
FOR TICKETS:


CHAMBER MEMBERS 25% TICKET DISCOUNT UNTIL MAY 31ST USE CODE:
SRCHAMBERVBFF25



"Member Spotlight"
(Business card drawn at the Networking Events)


Jackie McNeal is the Regional Manager for the Better Business Bureau serving Southeast Florida and The Caribbean. Jackie joined the Better Business Bureau in 1985, she's been the face of this legendary BBB which has serviced eleven of Florida's counties since 1969.
That same vibrant and sociable personality has actively represented Better Business Bureau in all spaces relevant to South Florida Businesses for nearly 39 years. Her genuine interest in other people and the success of their business makes Jackie one of the Better Business Bureau's valuable assets. Jackie is highly respected and admired by her colleagues and community members alike for a few reasons, most notably her dedication to making a positive difference in people's lives.
The BBB is fortunate to have Jackie as a member of their team.

32nd Annual Pelican Cup Golf Tournament Recap
A large part of this year's Pelican Cup Tournament's success is attributed to our wonderful volunteers. We can not thank you enough for your support.

Helping Hands Volunteers - Michele Vergho, Ilene Stacy, Alexa Cardera, Julie Judson, Jennifer Wells, Brent McNeil, Cole Hogate, Cameron Hogate and Arturo Ortiz

A very special Thank You to Michael Natale - our Committee Chair Extraordinaire
May 2023 Recap of Events
Networking Breakfast
Sponsored by Comcast Business at Cafe Latte da
Speaker Series Networking Luncheon
Sponsored by Sandpiper Pest Control
Business and Pleasure
Hosted by Mac Evoy Real Estate at Sebastian Realty
Concerts in the Park
Featuring MJ Wicker
Thank You Concert in the Park Sponsors
Bay Street Pharmacy
Coletti Team/ EXP Realty
FPL
Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant
Living Coastal Real Estate
Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum & Gift Shop
ORC Services, Inc
Robin Raiff at Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Seawinds Funeral
Spirit of Sebastian
Vero Beach Inn & Suites
Waste Management
Thank You Member Food Vendors
JRV Mobile Food & Catering
Lions Club of Sebastian
Paisano Food Truck LLC
Treasure Coast Girls Coalition

Thank You Chamber Member Volunteers

Thank You Chamber Member Raffle Donors

A Message from the Membership Director Deborah Swan


Welcome Summertime! Yes, June is here and officially summer on the 21stof this month. What does Summertime mean to you as a business? The pace slows down a little, we see more locals enjoying the beautiful beaches and outdoor activities, and all of us look for ways to keep cool! 

Membership is growing at the SRACC! It’s an exciting time to grow your business and even start something new – we are so inspired by all of you. If you are looking for ways to promote your business this summer, we are here to help! For our tourism members we are gearing up for new opportunities with additional advertising in our Visitor Guide. We will also be hosting a New Member Mingle this month with our Ambassador Committee Members – for all new members signed up since January 2022! We want to show you exactly what you need to do to get the most out of your membership. The date is TBD as of today – so watch your email for updates! 

We appreciate our members and would like to celebrate each and everyone of you. Your membership begins the month that you sign up. Each year you renew your membership in the month you joined - It’s your anniversary with us and we celebrate that! Make sure you check out the end of the newsletter each month for the list of anniversaries… Congratulations to another year of business!!!  
Ongoing Business Marketing Opportunities
Send us your business announcements, press releases, and exciting news. We'll share it
with the community!

SUBMIT NEWS
Shop chamber members first with the
Business-to-Business
Discount Program.

See featured B2B discounts in this email.
New discounts featured each month!

See All of Our Current Member News Here!
Business-to-Business Discounts
Shop local and shop Chamber Members first.
Don't forget to take advantage of the Business-to-Business Discounts available!
The Ice Shanty
10% off Ice Deliveries and Freezer Truck Rentals
11660 US Highway 1
Sebastian, FL 32958
772-243-1164
www.theiceshanty.com
Prime Air Conditioning & Heating
10% Off Total Bill
Vero Beach, FL 32967
772-205-5029
www.myprimeac.com
Sebastian Inlet Marina
One Month Free with Annual
Contract
8685 N. US Highway 1
Micco, FL 32976
772-664-8500
www.sebastianinletmarina.com
See all our Membership Business-to-Business Discounts Here!
Welcome to our New Members
MUV by Verano
1701 US Highway 1
Sebastian, FL 32958
833-880-5420
www.muvfl.com
Dex Imaging
4450 W Eau Gallie Blvd. Ste 100
Melbourne, FL 32934
321-269-0247
www.deximaging.com
Spectrum Reach
720 Magnolia Avenue
Melbourne, FL 32935
407-215-5271
www.spectrumreach.com
FocalPoint Business Coaching
Sebastian, FL 32958
772-874-3239
www.daviddodson.focalpointcoaching.com

Extraordinary Adventures
Sebastian, Fl 32958
352-432-8131
www.myextraordinaryadventures.com
Ol' Florida Adventures
Sebastian, Fl 32958
772-766-9103
www.captpat-ofa.com
Stick By Me Mobile Phlebotomy LLC
Vero Beach, FL 32967
772-226-0862
Vogt Insurance Partners
51 NW Carolina Street
W. Melbourne, FL 32904
321-292-4218

Thank you Renewing Members
  • Advanced Foot and Ankle of Indian River
  • Arnold Air Conditioning, Inc
  • Bay Street Pharmacy
  • Brugger, Gus & Khristine Brugger, Realtors - RE/MAX Crown Realty
  • Buyer's Advantage Insurance Agency, Inc
  • Care Net Pregnancy Center of IRC
  • Coastal Concierge Services
  • Gifford Youth Achievement Center
  • Gray Agency, The
  • Haley Ward Inc
  • Indian River Habitat for Humanity & Restore
  • JRV Mobile Food & Catering

  • Next Chapter Estate Sells, LLC
  • OceanViews Optical Shoppe
  • Paul Williamson & Company, Inc
  • Peacemaker Charters
  • Regency Park
  • Sebastian Animal and Bird Hospital
  • Sebastian Center, Ltd
  • Sebastian Realty, Inc
  • Senior Collaborative of Indian River County, Inc
  • Store Right Self Storage
  • TD Bank
  • Tiki Bar & Grill
  • Total Print
  • Waste Management of Indian River County
Business Resources & Upcoming Webinars
The Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce is able to offer Notary Public Services. Our own Cheryl Thibault is a licensed notary. We will be offering the service free to our Chamber Members and for a $10 fee for non-members.