The Better Business Council, chaired by Danny Treder of Treder Realty, held a March meeting. The Council met to review a case where both sides had rebutted each other’s claim. The Council was successful in forming a recommendation. Year to date, we have received 7 complaints. Our Better Business Spotlight of the Month honors goes… [Continue Reading]
The Education Committee met on April 10th. The Committee discussed the upcoming Career Fair to be held at Eastern Florida State College on November 5, 2015. Save the date notices will go out this month. The OYA Scholarship applications were sent to the selection committee. A decision will be made and the scholarship will be… [Continue Reading]
The March meeting featured Eric Garvey, Director of the Space Coast office of Tourism. He discussed ptotential ideas and future plans to uphold the Tourism Office’s motto “improve the qualtiy of life of Brevard County citizens through tourism activity.” He shared predictions of an 8% revenue growth in Titusville tourist tax collection in 2015 and… [Continue Reading]
At the most recent Governmental Affairs Committee, had an extended discussion about the Healthy Florida Works bill currently being discussed in the Florida Legislature. In 2015 as part of the Affordable care Act, the Low Income Pool funds will no longer be available to community hospitals to offset the cost of caring for the uninsured…. [Continue Reading]
The Ambassador Committee, chaired by Sandy McHardy, held a March meeting. The committee continues to work on enhancing the mentoring and retention programs. The Ambassadors started a monthly, after-hours networking event back in January. Check out the Chamber calendar for the next after-hours networking event. This of course is a free event and is open… [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 February meeting. Our Better Business Spotlight of the Month honors goes to Truman Scarborough, Jr., Attorney. Congratulations! The BBC is still in need of new… [Continue Reading]
The Education Committee continues to recognize the Outstanding Young Adults at the luncheons. The March luncheon will also identify 40 local businesses nominated by our schools for their generosity and support. Each business will receive a plaque thanking them for their assistance. The Education Committee will meet in the Chamber Boardroom at 8:30 am on… [Continue Reading]
The TAVC held its February meeting on the 19th. Requests for Proposals (RFPs) have been distributed to produce the 2015 Vacation Guide. RFPs are due to the Chamber by February 27th. A winner will be decided by March 6th. Marcia Gaedcke will attend the News Channel 8 Outdoors Expo and Boat Show on behalf of… [Continue Reading]
Last month we reported about a trip being planned for early March to Tallahassee as part of the Florida Chamber Capitol Days. Since that time, the group planning the trip has rescheduled a trip to meet with our representatives until March 30-31. If you are interested in joining this group and being part of this… [Continue Reading]
The Ambassador Committee held a February meeting. During the meeting, Sandy McHardy was installed as the new Ambassador Chair for 2015. The Ambassadors also discussed plans to grow the Ambassador program in 2015 and to enhance the mentoring program. The Ambassadors held their first after-hours mixer at Playalinda Brewing Company on January 30th. This free… [Continue Reading]