Al Taylor, Coldwell Banker’s, was nominated to chair this committee in 2016. We spent most of our time at this meeting listening to two (2) speakers. The first was Jim Ball. Jim reported about the space program and the legislation that was passed by the US Senate and House of Representative and was awaiting the… [Continue Reading]
Career Expo is upon us! Frames featuring photos of this school year’s OYAs have been presented to school representatives. They will display the pictures in the schools. Finally, we are preparing for to award the Partners in the Business of Education at the February Chamber Luncheon. Forms will be sent to schools to nominate up… [Continue Reading]
The Titusville Area Visitors Council is a group of Chamber members whose mission is to promote and further visitor, convention and tourism activities in Titusville. It’s latest effort, “LaunchFromHere” – with grant assistance from the Tourism Development Council, marketing consultation from Brandt Ronat & Co. and overall support from the City of Titusville – will… [Continue Reading]
About 50 people participated in the survey the committee sent. The results were collated and the responses were reviewed. Some of the comments will be referred to the city as they are more pertinent to them. An issue arose coming from realtors that will be added to the document submitted to the board. Florida is… [Continue Reading]
The list of business and industry professionals who are participating in this year’s Career Expo is impressive! They include: PuroClean, Leonard’s Photo, Precision Shades, Renzetti, Lockheed Martin, ESFC Faculty for Office Administration, Phlebotomy, Dr. Guttery, Studio 315. High schools from around North and Central Brevard will attend. In addition, we will spread the word about… [Continue Reading]
Embraer started construction on its new $3.5 million Aero Seating Technologies building in Titusville, Florida. The company plans to create 150 jobs in the Sunshine State. “The new Embraer Aero Seating Technologies facility in Titusville will enable us to offer our customers the most advanced seating products and is further testament to the success of… [Continue Reading]
Brevard County, Fla. (September 10, 2015) – Playalinda Brewing Company announced plans to expand craft brewing operations and introduce distilled spirits production in an existing 16,000 SF facility on U.S. 1 in Titusville. The expanded operations known at The Brix Project, once complete, will oversee production of upwards of 30,000 barrels annually making it the… [Continue Reading]
The committee began the process of drafting a 2016 Legislative agenda. This document will be sent to our Board of Directors for their approval at their October meeting. A survey consisting of some of the following was approved. Some of the issues that were discussed concerned insurance. Since rates have begun to fall this might… [Continue Reading]
Student Ambassadors – 2 seniors from the business academy or student government to attend the Chamber luncheons as greeters and for first-hand experience at business networking. Student Ambassador Training will be held on October 7th at 10:30am and 2:45pm. The Committee is also working on the logistics for the forthcoming Career Expo. In addition, all… [Continue Reading]
The Better Business Council, chaired by Danny Treder of Treder Realty, did not receive any new cases to be reviewed by the Council. Therefore, the BBC did not hold a July meeting. Our Better Business Spotlight of the Month honors goes to Britt’s Air Conditioning. Congratulations! The BBC is still in need of new Board… [Continue Reading]