A Message from our President/CEO

Board of Director's Election

These local business professionals are seeking to become voting Chamber Board Members. Please take a few minutes to review their biographies. YOU WILL RECEIVE A BALLOT AND RETURN ENVELOPE VIA US MAIL TO CAST YOUR VOTE.

Paul Gray

Ronda Hamilton-Neville

Brian Langworthy

Nicki Maslin

Tom McDonough

Jurgen Schwanitz

These local business leader are committed to serving you, our chamber, and the business community.

Do you have an additional candidate that you would like the nominating committee to consider?

The person must be an active Chamber Member in good standing, member of the Chamber for one year and receive 10 active member signatures to support their nomination. Their name should be submitted to Cheryl Thibault - President/CEO at cthibault@sebastianchamber.com no later than

12:00 PM on May 31, 2025, and will then be reviewed by the nominating committee. The final ballot is selected by the nominating committee working on behalf of our Board of Directors.

Ballots will be mailed on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 for a return date no later than Friday, August 1, 2025 by 3:00PM.

From Our Membership Director - Jennifer Elkins

Community, Connection, Collaboration, Growth & Engagement

Have you joined the Chambers private Facebook Group - SRACC Member Connection? Now is the time! This group is for active members of the Sebastian River Area Chamber only and is just one more way for you to engage with other members!

Welcome to our New Members

Batwing Aero LLC

780 N.W. 87th Terrace, Suite C-210

Kansas City, MO 64153

(417) 397-4740

www.batwingaero.space

Florida Remembered Society Inc

1900 Old Dixie Hwy

3111 North Indian River Dr

Fort Pierce, FL 34946

(772) 267-4873

www.floridaremembered.org

Globe Life Liberty National 

Palm Bay, FL 32909

(321) 586-7042

JT's Corner Diner

13600 US-1 Suite 7

Sebastian, FL 32958

(772) 581-9137

MOJO Car Wash

1811 US1

Vero Beach, FL 32960

(605) 254-2145

www.mojocarwash.com

Vero Beach Art Club

1903 14th Avenue

Vero Beach, FL 32960

(772) 494-6306

www.verobeachartclub.org

Xbones Towing

1100 Louisiana Ave 

Sebastian, FL 32958

(321) 615-5451

Thank You to Our Renewing Members

Hi, I am Theresa Tolle and my husband, Joe, and I own Bay Street Pharmacy in Roseland. Founded in 1984 by my father-in-law, Joe Tolle, and his partner Frank Sherako, we purchased the pharmacy when Frank retired in 2005 and celebrated the 40^th anniversary of the pharmacy in November.

I am a Florida native who grew up in a small town in the Florida panhandle. I moved to Brevard County after graduating from the University of Florida pharmacy school and came to Bay Street Pharmacy in 1997. The greater Sebastian area has such a small-town feeling, much like where I was raised, and we love taking care of our community and living out our tagline, “where caring people care for you”.

We are proud of our involvement in the community, including my service to the Sebastian Chamber of Commerce for 14 years from 2009 to 2023. Additionally, we support many local community organizations, and I have served on the board for both SAFIR (now Thrive) and the Orlando Health Sebastian.

Most people don’t realize that local community pharmacies are often very competitive with pricing and provide services that other, larger pharmacies don’t provide such as same day delivery, compounding for people and pets, compliance packaging and medication synchronization services. Additionally, another reason to use a local pharmacy is relationships. Our team at Bay Street Pharmacy has been in place for many years and we get to know you and your family by name. Also, when you support us, we, in turn, support our community providing sponsorships to local organizations, sports teams, schools and more. We take most insurances, and, in addition to what I mentioned above we also provide Test & Treat services for COVID, flu, and strep with short wait times and all types of immunizations as walk ins. And, we have ongoing diabetes education classes that are covered by Medicare. Finally, we provide medical equipment in addition to prescription services, so that makes us a one stop shop.

We often hear that our pharmacy has an “old time feel”. We take that as a compliment because we want to be different and provide exceptional customer service like the old days. We hope that you will give us a try! Come see us at 7746 Bay Street on US 1 across from Fresenius Dialysis or visit our website, www.baystreetpharmacy.com.  

I am proud to introduce myself, as an Underwriting Account Executive at IRSC Public Media. My name is Danielle Nevarez, and as part of IRSC Public Media, I have the unique opportunity to help local businesses and nonprofits connect with an engaged, affluent audience that actively supports meaningful community initiatives. Underwriting with us, not only enhances your brand’s credibility but also aligns it with excellence in programming—setting you apart from commercial advertising. Additionally, your brand will be in great company, alongside respected local arts organizations, nonprofits, medical professionals, and financial service providers.

Growing up in a military household, I spent my early years moving through the East Coast to the Midwest, experiencing life in various communities and learning to form deep connections quickly. This ever-changing environment exposed me to a wide range of perspectives, shaping my deep appreciation for fostering relationships and strengthening local ties. I enjoyed going to high school in the Treasure Coast and coming back to this area has given me a deeper appreciation of the community’s loyalty and love for local establishments.

 At IRSC Public Media, we offer a mix of news, cultural programming, and classical music as well as serve as the emergency broadcasting station throughout the Treasure Coast. Our stations are WQCS 88.9 FM, local news & talk, WQCP 91.1 FM Treasure Coast’s R&B Station. With the exciting new digital expansion of our classical station 88.9 HD2. And lastly our newest, serving Okeechobee WQCO 90.5 & 88.5 FM Lake O’s Rock Variety. We proudly serve Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Saint Lucie, and Palm Beach counties, offering thoughtful, high-quality programming that speaks to the interests and needs of our region. Public radio sponsorship enhances brand credibility and places businesses alongside esteemed local arts organizations, nonprofits, medical professionals, and financial service providers. More than just advertising, it’s an opportunity to stand out and make a meaningful impact in the community.

If your business or organization is interested in reaching this highly desirable audience, please contact Danielle Nevarez in the underwriting sales department at dnevarez@irsc.edu or call (772) 475-6916

Pelican Cup Golf Tournament

May 3, 2025

How can you Participate?

1. Sponsor the Event
2. Field a Team/Single Player
3. Donate to the Tournament Raffle

Join the Pelican Cup Golf Tournament Raffle

Donate, Support Local and Win Big!

Every item donated contributes directly to the Chamber of Commerce’s initiatives aimed at enhancing economic development in the Sebastian River Area. Your themed gift baskets, gift cards, gift certificates, individual item and/or lottery tickets provides something for everyone! By participating in this raffle, you’re playing a vital role in fostering growth and connection within our community. Let’s come together to support the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce and have fun while doing it!

Donations may be dropped off at the Chamber

Questions Call (772) 589-5969

Join us for a Lunch & Learn Series!

Bring your Brown Bag Lunch

Don't miss our next Session

🛡️ Cybersecurity in 2025: What Every Business Must Watch Out For 🔐

Presented by Jürgen Schwanitz – ACT IT Business Solutions

Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever—and in 2025, businesses need to be more alert than ever before. From AI-driven phishing scams to deepfake impersonations, the attack vectors are smarter, more targeted, and increasingly automated.

During my upcoming 1-hour talk, I’ll break down what’s really changing in cybersecurity and what business owners must do to stay ahead. We’ll cover:

✅ The rise of AI-powered cyberattacks

✅ How social engineering and deepfakes are fooling even the sharpest teams

✅ Practical tools every business should have (think zero-trust, EDR, MFA)

✅ How to build a security-first culture in your organization

✅ Actionable steps you can take right now to protect your systems and data

Cybercrime is no longer just an IT problem—it’s a business risk. Join us as we unpack how to stay secure in 2025 and beyond.

👨‍💻 Presented by: Jürgen Schwanitz

🕒 Duration: 1 Hour | Includes Q&A

Join us at the Sebastian Chamber of Commerce.

Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Location : Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce

700 Main Street

Sebastian, FL

Seats are Limited so register now to secure your spot!

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April 2025 Recap of Events

Networking Breakfast

Hosted by ACT Computers

Speaker Series Luncheon

Hosted by Capt Hirams

Sponsor - White Glove Moving, Storage, & Delivery

Speaker - Dr. Brian Burkey - Cleveland Clinic

Business & Pleasure / Ribbon Cutting

Hosted by Surfside Grill and Adventures

Business-to-Business Discounts

Shop local and shop Chamber Members first.

Have you submitted your Member to Member Discount?

If not call the Chamber (772) 589-5969 with your deal.

Don't forget to take advantage of the Business-to-Business Discounts available!

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