CHAMBER INSIDER eNEWS: January 31, 2022

2022 Tallahassee Fly In Was a Success!

We had a productive trip to Tallahassee for our 2022 Joint Chamber Legislative Fly In!

This year, we visited the Florida State Capitol live and in person after our 2021 virtual "fly in." This day featured meetings and briefings with Governor DeSantis, Legislators, Cabinet Officials, and Agency heads. We were able to share our pro-business and pro-community legislative priorities with lawmakers in Tallahassee, and hear updates on their agendas.

Advocacy is essential for our business community. What an honor it is to see Brevard County come together for a day filled with lobbying.

We want to give a special thank you to all who made this trip possible. Special thank you to all of the partners that could join us and be a part of this trip and also to our partners:

Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce

Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce

Once again, thank you to the Melbourne Orlando International Airport for sponsoring this important event.

We look forward to traveling back next year!

Don't Miss Out Tomorrow!

Small Business Council is Back With a Panel of Experts!

"Work-Life Balance for the Small Business"

Please join us at our Small Business Council on Tuesday, Feb 1st.

Running a small business can be stressful enough, learn how to balance it with your personal life from our panel of experts: Michael Ayers, CEO/President of Melbourne Regional Chamber, Alan Bernstein, Owner of HR Office Savers, Jaya Prakash, CEO of Coach Jaya4 health, and Alexis McGuire, Owner of Nationwide Medical Licensing. We look forward to seeing you back at the Chamber for a great event.

Impact Awards are This Week!

MRC's annual Impact Awards & Board Installation, one of our largest and most important events of the year is taking place, this Friday, February 4th at Sprengergarten. This event allows us to recognize individuals and organizations who have profoundly impacted the Space Coast community.

The theme for this year's event is rodeo,

so make sure to grab your best cowboy/western attire and saddle up for a wild ride!

We can't wait to see everyone there!

February Good Morning Space Coast!

"Business is Booming in Viera:

Changing the Space Coast with Masterful Growth"

GMSC is back at the Holiday Inn Melbourne-Viera Conference Center on Thursday, Feb.10th. Join us in welcoming Todd Pokrywa, President of The Viera Company, as he talks about the explosive growth in Viera and the gravitational pull to the Space Coast, which helped Viera leap in the national rankings from 16 to 13 of the top 50 best-selling master-planned communities in the nation.

You will hear about the latest Viera developments and what the future has in store for our vibrant and growing area. Register now!

Special Edition Nonprofit Council!

"We're Tired: Rescuing Yourself and Your People From Burnout"

Remember when we used to say it's been a rough year? How about a challenging two years?! If you're like many of us in the nonprofit sector you're not just fatigued, you're exhausted. Business as usual hasn't been usual for a long time and many of us are feeling it personally, in our team and in our work.

Join Nonprofit Council, Wednesday, Feb.16th for a virtual interactive conversation that will share real-world and sector-specific survival stories - and tips for the road that lies ahead - from three local experts in nonprofit excellence.

This session will feature executive, consultant and volunteer leaders from around our state and will be moderated by TedX speaker and fourth-generation Floridian Liz Wooten-Reschke. This inspiring and real-world view on the struggles and triumphs of nonprofit business in the new abnormal is brought to you in partnership with Florida-based consulting firm Connect For More.

Looking for Ways to Promote Your Business?

Our 2022 Sponsorship Guide is now available to help you promote your business.

We’ve simplified our sponsorship levels to include four mission-driven categories: Champion, Leader, Connector and Supporter. Our Signature Events feature additional event-specific opportunities.

Don't miss our new marketing opportunities, including advertisements on our website and eNewsletter, and posts on our four social media platforms.

Explore our 2022 Sponsorship Guide.

For more information, email: Mel@MelbourneRegionalChamber.com