Governmental Affairs Update – October 2015
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]
Education Committee Update – October 2015
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 Begins Construction On Aero Seating Technologies Facility In Titusville, Florida
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]
Craft Brewery and Distillery Coming to Titusville
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]
Governmental Affairs Update – September 2015
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]
Education Committee Update – September 2015
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]
Better Business Council Update – August 2015
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]
Titusville Area Visitors Council Update – August 2015
The Titusville Area Visitors Council (TAVC) wishes to thank Cinthia Sandoval and Wild Ocean Seafood Market for hosting the July 16th meeting. Marketing consultant Linda Brandt of Brandt Ronat & Company provided a summary of the “Seasons” information-gathering session and unveiled the new “Titusville” logo and “Launch from Here” slogan to accompany forthcoming marketing materials…. [Continue Reading]
Governmental Affairs Update – August 2015
Our Governmental Affairs Committee did not meet in July but will meet on August 23rd here at the chamber at 8 am. If you are interested in attending, please feel free to join us. Our chamber luncheon on August 12th was to have featured State Representative Tom Goodson (R) District 50 as the speaker. The… [Continue Reading]
Membership Development Update -August 2015
The Ambassador Committee, chaired by Sandy McHardy, held a July meeting. The committee continues to work on enhancing the mentoring and retention programs. Our Ambassador of the Month for June was Walter Kiely of Kiely Photos, Send-Out-Cards, and KNOME. We are always actively seeking new Ambassadors, and we welcome anyone interested in promoting their organization… [Continue Reading]