Titusville Area Seniors Honored for Achievements in the Classroom and Community
Titusville, September 25, 2018 – The Education Committee of the Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2018-2019 Outstanding Young Adults (OYAs). These 17 students will be honored throughout the school year at the monthly Chamber Membership Luncheons and will compete for a $1,000 scholarship, sponsored by Community Credit Union and Jess Parrish Medical Foundation. OYAs are… [Continue Reading]
Education Committee Update – September 2018
Invitations for the 3rd Annual North Brevard College Night (September 24th) have been sent to middle schools, private schools and home schools from North Brevard to Rockledge. We’ve received about 50 RSVPs from universities to businesses offering certificate courses, student resources and career exploration. The list of participants is online at titusville.org/event/college-night. The 18 finalists… [Continue Reading]
Education Committee Update – August 2018
Chamber staff worked with Education Committee members on this year’s Operation Thank Our Teachers. Teacher Appreciation/ Feeder School Breakfasts took place at Astronaut High School (Aug. 8th) and Titusville High School @ James Madison (Aug. 9th). We provided breakfast, courtesy of Mr. Submarine and Salads and DIYM Catering, and goody bags full of trinkets and… [Continue Reading]
Governmental Affairs Update – August 2018
The Governmental Affairs Committee met on Thursday, August 16, 2018. The committee, led by chairman Al Taylor (Coldwell Banker Coast Realty – Al Taylor), discussed the following: Lynda Weatherman, with the Economic Development Committee of Florida Space Coast, was our guest speaker at the August meeting. She presented a program entitled Internet Connect Brevard that encourages building community… [Continue Reading]
The Season is Starting!
Rock Shrimp – The season is starting. You may live or play in Titusville and know all about how rock shrimp taste but do you truly know when rock shrimp season starts. Why would it matter? Well, if you love food then it matters. Rock shrimp can be caught year-long depending on regulation… [Continue Reading]
24 Hours in Titusville
So you have just 24 hours in Titusville? We have you covered! Start your day by watching the sunrise at the pristine, uninhabited Playalinda Beach, which is part of the Canaveral National Seashore. Then, wander through nature at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge on your way to Space View Park. After seeing nature and space,… [Continue Reading]
Lockheed Martin Signs on as the Title Sponsor of the New Astronaut Training Experience at KSV Visitor Complex
August 6, 2018 KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — Lockheed Martin has signed on to become the title sponsor for the Astronaut Training Experience (ATX), the newest attraction at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The ATX center uses immersive simulation technology to transport participants to Mars, train them to live and work in the harshest environments… [Continue Reading]
Lockheed Martin CEO pledges over $100M in workforce training
by Henry Fernandez — July 19, 2018 Lockheed Martin CEO: We’re excited about Trump’s workforce pledge Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson joined President Trump’s pledge to American workers by investing hundreds of millions of dollars in training students and workers to prepare them for the jobs of the future. “We are very excited about the opportunity to… [Continue Reading]
Education Committee Update – March 2018
This year’s College Night will take place on September 24th, 5pm-7pm at Titusville Mall. We will notify the principals and counselors so the date can be added to the school calendar. Students will be given a list of very important questions to ask college and trade school representatives. We have reached the final stage of… [Continue Reading]
Education Committee Update – May 2018
Outstanding Young Adults (OYA) applications will be sent to high schools this month. The Chamber will choose six students from North Brevard high schools – Astronaut, Space Coast and Titusville – as the eighteen finalists for the year. They will be honored at the Chamber luncheons throughout the year and will submit an essay to… [Continue Reading]