May 2024 - Chamber Connection Newsletter

Chamber Connection Newsletter May 2024

A Message from the President/CEO

Dear Members & Partners,

As we move into May, we recognize and celebrate National Small Business Week, which starts on April 28^th and runs through May 4^th.

For over 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contribution of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. NSBW is co-hosted by SCORE, mentors American’s small businesses, and is a resource partner not only of SBA but the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce business partners as well. They offer free mentorship, webinars, business counseling, and training for our business community.

In addition to SBA and SCORE, our area also enjoys weVENTURE Women’s Business Center at Florida Tech, in Melbourne. They are dedicated to igniting the economic power of women entrepreneurs and partnering with clients to create sustainable business growth that strengthens “Main Street USA”. They offer support, programming, free business-driven webinars, education, and in-person and virtual consultations.

Our Small Businesses are the cornerstone of our community, and it is an honor and a privilege to service, support, promote, advertise, and market all our business members. Shop local!

Cheryl Thibault

President/CEO

Board Of Director's Election

PLEASE MEET YOUR SIX CANDIDATES FOR THIS YEAR'S ELECTION OF VOTING BOARD MEMBERS! YOU WILL RECEIVE A BALLOT VIA US MAIL TO CAST YOUR VOTE.

These regional business leaders are committed to serving you, our chamber and the business community tirelessly!

Do you have an additional candidate that you would like the nominating committee to consider?

The person must be an active Chamber Member in good standing, member of the Chamber for at least one year and receive 10 active member signatures to support their nomination. Their name should be submitted to Cheryl Thibault - President/CEO at cthibault@sebastianchamber.com no later than 12 PM on Thursday, June 13, 2024, and will then be reviewed by the nominating committee. The final ballot is selected by the nominating committee working on behalf of our Board of Directors.

Ballots will be mailed on Friday, June 28, 2024 for a return date no later than Thursday, August 1, 2024 by 3:00pm. These regional business leaders are committed to serving you, our chamber and the business community tirelessly!

May Networking Events

Hosted by Lulich & Attorneys

Date: Friday, May 3, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Place: Lulich & Attorneys

Address: 1069 Main Street

Sebastian, FL 32958

Join us for Breakfast

Remember to bring your business card!

Registration will close by Wednesday,

May 1, 2024 @ 5:00 PM.

Lulich Website

Cancellation Policy

As a courtesy, please give us at least 24 hours notice if you cannot attend.

Thank You!

Sponsored by White Glove Moving, Storage & Delivery

Guest Speaker: Eileen Derrick, Sebastian Historical Museum

Topic: "Early Sebastian History"

Bring your business card to be entered into the drawing for the Member Spotlight!

White Glove Website

Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Place: Marsh Landing Restaurant

Address: 44 N Broadway Street

Fellsmere, FL 32948

Registration will close by Friday,

May 10, 2024 @ 5:00 PM

Luncheon Cost

$22 for Members

$30 Prospective Members

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Small Business has never been a bigger deal than now! Starting off with Small Business week ending on May 4^th, we are excited to promote all our members who are sponsoring and participating in our Pelican Cup Golf Tournament this year! With the Star Wars theme and a full roster of teams playing for the coveted Pelican Cup trophy, this event is sure to be a galactic good time! There is still time to donate prize baskets for this event, deadline is May 1^st.

Be sure to make it to the American Legion on May 22^nd for the American Flag Mural Ribbon Cutting at 9am! Just two days before Memorial Day weekend begins – what a great way to honor our heritage as Americans. Please remember to register for all our events, it’s an easy click and done!

As your Membership Director, I am here to work with you and help you acquire all the benefits of your membership! Are you a part of our SRACC Member Connection page on Facebook? This is a great way to network with your fellow members! Let me know if you are not already included on this page and we will get you right in. Still wondering what your other benefits are? Then you need to make an appointment for a membership check-up! Your success is my passion.

Welcome new members to SRACC with a donation of swag. We would like to fill the bag with all of your fun and useful promotional items. What was the best swag that you had in your welcome bag? I have pens and pencils, paper pads, decals, koozies, tissues, calendars and flyswatters in the bags and would love to add more!

May will finish out with our second Finally Friday Event on Cleveland Street May 31^st! We are looking forward to making great memories with the community and vendors who are participating with us. Look for our Chamber tent at the event and enjoy this Party in the Street!

Member Spotlights

(Business card drawn at the Networking Events)

Anna Sharr-Hosack

Anna’s Swift Services is administrative assistance when you need it, an online notary for convenience, organizer of chaos so you have more time to enhance your bottom line. What about bookkeeping, research, or any office tasks you may delay? Don’t put it off another day. I’m your personal office genie here to help materialize your visions and take on those mundane responsibilities. Then you can concentrate on your final goals and watch your business grow.

My background includes over 30 years’ experience working from home and in offices for construction, manufacturing, local government, lawn maintenance and family-owned billiard hall. I started this business with the intention of providing personal assistance to small businesses. It is not always feasible to have full-time employees or simply full-time help is not necessary. Instead of hiring a part-time employee or using a temp service, the assistance needed can be completed without further obligation for you. Work can be completed from my office or yours.

Think about it…… You will not pay extra for benefits, taxes, or office space. Let Anna’s Swift Services do the work for you!

Check out my LinkedIn profile and Facebook page. Licensed & bonded.

www.linkedin.com/in/annasharr-hosack

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555816134296

Hannah Wintermyer

Hi! My name is Hannah Wintermyer. I'm a Vero Beach local, but some say I'm a Sebastian transplant. You can either find me at Target or at the beach with my almost 1 year old! I graduated from Vero Beach High School in 2016, go Indians! I then went back to my roots and got a degree from FAU. After graduating I worked as a Behavioral Therapist in the Austin, Texas area. After a few years and covid, I decided I missed Florida and realized being a therapist was NOT for me!

I started at Capt. Hiram's two years ago as their Marketing Coordinator. I do a lot of the social media for Hiram's, (check out our Facebook and Instagram pages!) as well as help out with multiple events with advertising and marketing. I love making sure our locals and out-of-town guests are happy! I was also the Race Director for the past two Triathlons, where a portion of our proceeds goes to organizations that help save our river! Hiram's has taught me so much in the early part of my marketing career, it's the best decision I've ever made! My staple statement is "Anything for The Capt!" or "AHOY!"

Hannah Wintermyer

Marketing Coordinator

hwintermyer@hirams.com

(772)-388-8588 ext. 533

April 2024 Recap of Events

Networking Breakfast

Hosted by ASAP Pest Solutions

Sponsored by Indian River Hauntings

Speaker - Attorney Shannon Norvig, Lulich & Associates

Hosted by Capt Hirams

Business and Pleasure

Hosted by Environmental Learning Center

Chamber Mural Unveiling

Ribbon Cutting

Hosted by Sand and Soul Wellness Training Center

Concerts in the Park

Music provided Sebastian River High School

Ongoing Business Marketing Opportunities

Send us your business announcements, press releases, and exciting news. We'll share it

with the community!

SUBMIT NEWS

Shop chamber members first with the

Business-to-Business

Discount Program.

See featured B2B discounts in this email.

New discounts featured each month!

OFFER A DISCOUNT

Business-to-Business Discounts

Shop local and shop Chamber Members first.

Don't forget to take advantage of the Business-to-Business Discounts available!

ACT Computers

Free I.T. Consultation

Commercial Client

1525 US Hwy 1

Vero Beach, FL 32960

(772) 567-7888

www.actcomp.us

Hair Craze Salon & Manatee Madness Boutique

$10 Off any Service with Stacy Bond

701 C Sebastian Blvd

Sebastian, FL 32958

(717) 799-9026

www.manateemadness.net

Jerry Smith Flooring & Design

Special Discounts

Depends on Product & Size

915 US Hwy 1

Sebastian, FL 32958

(772) 589-6818

www.jerrysmithflooring.com

See all our Member Business-to-Business Discounts H ere!

Check out our Member News Here!

Welcome to our New Members

Adobe

345 Park Avenue

San Jose, CA 95110

www.adobe.com/acrobat/how-to/ocr-software-convert-pdf-to-text.html

Blossom Magnolia

14060 US Hwy 1

Bay Street Square

Sebastian, FL 32958

(773) 519-0040

Thank you Renewing Members

A Better Solution Insurance Services
Attorney At Law Steven A. Long, P.A.
Busy Bee Lawn & Garden Center
Buyer's Advantage Insurance Agency, Inc.
Crystal Pools
Ditch 13 Gallery and Gifts
Gingras, Marc, Realtor - Coldwell Banker Paradise
Grall Law Group
Hulett Environmental Services
I.R.C. Leak Detection and Plumbing
Indian River County Parks and Recreation
Indian River County Property Appraiser

Indian River County Tax Collector - Carole Jean Jordan
Indian River Hauntings, LLC
Indian River State College - Mueller Campus
Insite Solutions, Inc.
KSM Engineering and Testing
M's Sweets -n- Treats
Mac Evoy Real Estate
MBV Engineering, Inc.
McElhenny, Francine, Broker Associate - RE/MAX Crown Realty
Mental Health Association in Indian River County
PPLSI
Riverside Theatre
Sebastian Area Historical Museum
Sebastian Watercraft Rentals
Wild Thyme Catering

Business Resources & Upcoming Webinars

SBA Website

SCORE Website

weVENTURE Website

The Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce is able to offer NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES. Our own Cheryl Thibault is a licensed notary. We will be offering the service FREE to our Chamber Members and for a $10 FEE for non-members.