Membership Development Update -July 2015
The Ambassador Committee, chaired by Sandy McHardy, held a June meeting. The committee continues to work on enhancing the mentoring and retention programs. Our Ambassador of the Month for May was Steve Kelly of CareerSource Brevard. We are always actively seeking new Ambassadors, and we welcome anyone interested in promoting their organization and becoming more… [Continue Reading]
Better Business Council Update – June 2015
The Better Business Council, chaired by Danny Treder of Treder Realty, held a May 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 12 complaints. Our Better Business Spotlight of the Month honors goes… [Continue Reading]
Education Committee Update – June 2015
The Education Committee met on May 8th. At this final meeting of the school year, the committee acknowledged Community Credit Union and Jess Parrish Medical Foundation for sponsoring the Outstanding Young Adult (OYA) Program. The annual OYA scholarship was awarded to Dylan Bietel of Titusville High School. He accepted the $1000 stipend at the May… [Continue Reading]
Titusville Area Visitors Council Update – June 2015
The Titusville Area Visitors Council (TAVC) met on May 7th for a working session with Linda Brandt and Eric Garvey. A working group has been established to assist the consultants on the “Always in Season” marketing strategy. The June 18th meeting will feature Brandy Hastings of Visit Florida.
Governmental Affairs Update – June 2015
John Walsh, CEO of Canaveral Port Authority was our May luncheon speaker. One of the most current issues he discussed at that event was the expansion of rail needed as part of the commercial expansion of the port. There are several options being considered and those options were part of the discussion at our most… [Continue Reading]
Membership Development Update -June 2015
The Ambassador Committee, chaired by Sandy McHardy, held a May meeting. The committee continues to work on enhancing the mentoring and retention programs. The Ambassadors recently started a monthly, after-hours networking event. The next after-hours mixer will be Friday, June 5th from 5:30-6:30pm at the Walkabout Golf Clubhouse in Mims. This of course is a… [Continue Reading]
Governor Scott Announces From Paris That Embraer Will Add 150 Jobs in Brevard County
PARIS, FRANCE – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced at the 51st International Paris Airshow that Embraer will expand operations in Brevard County, creating 150 jobs and investing $3.5 million in a new Embraer Aero Seating Technologies manufacturing facility. Governor Scott said, “Embraer’s footprint in Florida continues to grow and we are excited to announce this… [Continue Reading]
Better Business Council Update – May 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 an April meeting. Our Better Business Spotlight of the Month honors goes to Orange Plumbing. Congratulations! The BBC is still in need of new Board Members…. [Continue Reading]
Education Committee Update – May 2015
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]
Titusville Area Visitors Council Update – May 2015
The Titusville Area Visitors Council (TAVC) met on April 14th. The Council is working with Brandt Ronat & Co. to market the Titusville area as the place for living, working, and vacationing in Florida. A survey was sent to council members; their input will help Brandt Ronat rework and use our “Always in Season” vacation… [Continue Reading]