Palm Bay Chamber Intel July 21, 2016

Chamber Intel

July 21, 2016

Message from the President

At the Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce, we are always seeking new opportunities and partnerships to provide value to our members. Our mission is to help you succeed and form strategic alliances to help your business. Next week is our Tuesday Chamber Chat on Google Hangout from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Make sure you register ahead of time at www.GreaterPalmBayChamberofCommerce.com in order to participate live.

Join us for our monthly luncheon on August 3rd with Keynote Speaker Carol Craig, CEO of Craig Technologies. We have added an Expo Tabletop to our After Hours Mingle at the Crowne Plaza on August 17th. Tables are only $50 and will go fast, so sign up quickly for those.

Finally, we are launching a new group called "Business Women of Brevard". The inaugural breakfast meeting will be August 30th from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. This event will be sponsored by RiverView Senior Resort Living on US1.

See below for details on all upcoming events.

Have a great weekend,

Nancy Peltonen

President/CEO

Upcoming Chamber Events

July 25th - Chamber Leads Club
July 26th - Business Hotspot Webinar: 'Creating Win Win Win Negotiations'
August 3rd - Monthly Luncheon - Keynote Speaker Carol Craig from Craig Technologies
August 9th - Palm Bay Chamber Ribbon Cutting
August 9th - BBQ Events by Cindy Ribbon Cutting
August 11th - Fairfield Inn Ribbon Cutting
August 12th - Government and Legislative Affairs (GALA)
August 17th - Business Expo & After Hours Mingle at Crowne Plaza

Chamber Leads Club

The Official Greater Palm Bay Chamber Leads Group! We help our members grow and develop their businesses through word of mouth referrals and maintaining positive and professional relationships!

Meets every 2nd and 4th Monday from 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Yearly membership cost is only $25.

Next Leads Club: Monday, July 25th
Location: The Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce

Contact: Karen Jaynes at 321-676-3633 or Cheri Smith at 321-951-9998

Business Hotspot Webinar 'Creating Win Win Win Negotiations'

Connect from any device and any place and share this Podcast "Creating Win Win Win Negotiations" for Shannon Gronich, who has spent more than a decade building an international conscious business community by helping small businesses grow into their full potential through knowledge-sharing, marketing and cooperative strategies.

Date: Tuesday, July 26th

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Website: Please register here for the Chamber Chat:
www.greaterpalmbaychamberofcommerce.com

Monthly Membership Luncheon

Join us for the Greater Palm Bay Chamber's Monthly Membership Luncheon. This month's keynote speaker is Carol Craig . A self described accidental entrepreneur and unconventional CEO, Carol is founder and CEO of Craig Technologies in Cape Canaveral.

Date: Wednesday, August 3rd

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Life Care Center (175 NE Villa Nueva Ave, Palm Bay)

Fee/Admission:Pre-registered price for members is $20.00; Non-members and members that have not pre-registered is $25.00.

Contact Pat Luckey for registration at 321-951-9998, [email protected] or

Palm Bay Chamber Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting

We were waiting for this!!!
Join us for our grand re-opening to celebrate our success, in other words, the success of all our Palm Bay Chamber Businesses!

We can enjoy drinks and delicious food sponsored by BBQ Events by Cindy.

Date: Tuesday, August 9th

Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Location: Palm Bay Chamber Office (and now, it looks gorgeous!)

BBQ Events by Cindy Ribbon Cutting

Join us for BBQ Events by Cindy's Ribbon Cutting and enjoy fabulous food and drinks!

This is in conjunction with the Chamber Palm Bay Open House.

Date: Tuesday, August 9th

Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Location: Palm Bay Chamber Office

Fairfield Inn & Suites Open House & Ribbon Cutting

You're invited to see the brand new look!

Food provided by Buffalo Wild Wings, drinks and more!

Date: Thursday, August 11th

Time: 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: East of I95 on US192, at the Cinema World entrance

Government and Legislative Affairs (GALA)

Join us to our next Government and Legislative Affairs (GALA) meeting. Open to everyone interested in business legislative affairs effecting local businesses.

Date: Friday, August 12th

Time: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Location: Palm Bay Chamber Office

Business Expo & After Hours Mingle at Crowne Plaza

Join us to our Business Expo & After Hours Mingle at Crowne Plaza. It will be another great opportunity for getting more exposure of your business, networking and be more visibility in the area!

Date: Wednesday, August 17th

Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Crowne Plaza Melbourne, 2605 North A1A Highway, Melbourne

Admission/Fee: $10 for members: $15 for Non-members to attend, includes one drink and appetizers.

For the opportunity of increased business exposure, click and see the options here: Expo Table Top and Premier Sponsors.

Contact Pat Luckey at (321)951-9998 or through mail [email protected] or