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Chamber Connection Newsletter
November 2026
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Celebrating the Entrepreneurial Spirit!
November is National Entrepreneurship Month, and what better time to celebrate the dreamers, doers, and hardworking business owners who make our Sebastian River Area so special!
This month, we want to celebrate YOU! Throughout November, we'll be spotlighting local entrepreneurs on our Chamber's social media channels, and we'd love to share your story! Whether you've been in business for 30 years or just opened your doors, tell us what inspired you to get started and what makes your business special. Send us your story and a photo, and let's celebrate the people behind our local businesses!
We're excited to welcome the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Indian River State College as our guest speaker at our November Chamber Luncheon. They'll share valuable resources and programs to help businesses start, grow, and thrive.
As we head into the holiday season, let's remember to shop small and support local! Small Business Saturday is November 28, a perfect opportunity to show some extra love to the businesses that give so much back to our community. Every purchase, referral, and recommendation makes a difference!
At the Chamber, we're proud to champion our local businesses year-round. This November, let's make a little extra noise for the entrepreneurs who help our community thrive!
Britney Melchiori
Chief Executive Officer
Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce
ceo@sebastianchamber.com
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Networking Breakfast
Friday, November 6, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
White Glove Moving, Storage & Delivery
700 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958
Don't forget your business cards for a chance to win our Member Spotlight!
Members are welcome to bring an item to raflle at the breakast.
$5 Admission
Registration will close Thursday, November 5, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
| | A Little Update! ☕ Our Networking Breakfast gatherings will now have a small $5 admission fee to help cover event costs and plan more accurately for attendance. We appreciate your support and look forward to sharing more mornings filled with conversation and great connections! | | |
Guest Speaker: Tom Kindred, Regional Director
Small Business Development Center at Indian River State College
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Capt Hirams - Tiffany Room
1606 Indian River Drive, Sebastian FL 32958
Sponsored by: Senior Resource Association
Don't forget your business cards for a chance to win our Member Spotlight!
Enjoy 50/50 and Member Raffle Giveways!
Members are welcome to bring an item to raffle at the luncheon.
Register online in advance and save $5
$25 Members / $30 Non-Members
Check-in begins at 11:30
Registration will close Tuesday, November 10, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
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Business Nite Out
Join us for Food, Drink and Live Music
Thursday, November 19, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sebastian Riverfront Vape and Taphouse
807 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, FL 32958
| | Registration will close Thursday, November 19, 10:00 AM | | |
Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 l 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Redefine ME Wellness and Aesthetics
1103 US Highway 1, Suite 2
Sebastian, FL 32958
Join us for bubbly, live music, raffles and giveaways!
Registration will close Wednesday, October 4, 2026 @ 10:00AM
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Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Thursday, November 12, 2026 l 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Flowers by Monica Kelly
920 US Highway 1, Unit D-1
Sebastian, FL 32958
Registration will close Thursday, November 12, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
| | Upcoming Chamber Workshop | | |
Technical Topic Talks: Excel Spreadsheet Productivity Tips, Techniques & Tools
The Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for a workshop featuring Keith Ryan and practical ways to get more out of Microsoft Excel.
When: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Duration: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce
700 Main Street
Sebastian, FL 32958
Meet Keith Ryan
You may recognize Keith as the guy in the cowboy hat and mismatched socks at Chamber events. But don't let the casual style fool you! Keith has decades of experience teaching computer software, including Lotus 1-2-3, WordPerfect, and Excel. His training career took him to New York City, London, and throughout the Philadelphia and Tri-State area.
Ten Tidy Tips for Ten Tiny Bucks
Many Excel users know the basics but maybe missing tools and techniques that can make everyday spreadsheet tasks faster and easier. Keith will share practical tips drawn from his own daily-use spreadsheet, which tracks expenses, income, account balances, and more.
Topics include:
- Item counting, quick sums, and averages
- Creating a spreadsheet work area
- Sorting lists efficiently
- Five uses for color
- Adding helpful comments
- Introduction to macros
- Formatting phone numbers
- Excel preview features
- Keyboard and mouse shortcuts
Bonus topics: Explore Linux and LibreOffice as alternatives to Microsoft products, plus practical ideas for file paths and storage.
| | Sebastian Clambake Partner Sign-Up Available | | | | |
Planning to Attend Sebastian Clambake?
Make the Most of It for Your Business!
The Chamber is offering tent and table space at the event — no charge!
Join us for 2 hours to promote your business:
✔️ Hand out literature and promotional items
✔️ Connect with new clients
✔️ Reconnect with familiar faces
Please no selling of services or merchandise from the Chamber tent.
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Let’s make this year’s Clambake a win for your business.
Space is limited... don’t miss out!
Call the Chamber to Schedule your Tent Time (772) 589-5969
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City Updates & Notices
Sebastian | Fellsmere
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Municipality Bid Opportunities | |
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Sebastian is accepting bids for 27-01-ITB, SERVER ROOM MODIFICATIONS AND NEW HVAC SYSTEM INSTALLATION. The solicitation document outlining the scope of services is available from the City of Sebastian’s Euna eProcurement Portal.
Link: https://cityofsebastian.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities
A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 10:00 am local time in the City Council Chambers located at 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958.
Questions are due on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 2:00 pm local time. All questions shall be directed to the City of Sebastian’s Euna Procurement Portal.
Bids are due on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time.
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The City of Sebastian Bids & RFP's
How to view and participate:
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Visit VendorLink: https://www.myvendorlink.com/external/bids
- From the Agency dropdown menu, select “City of Sebastian” to view only the City’s solicitations.
- If you’re interested in submitting a bid or proposal, you’ll need to register with VendorLink (registration is required to participate).
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