Dear Members/Partners,

As we celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, we also want to take a moment to thank our local businesses for their vital role in our community's prosperity. And what better way to show our appreciation than by offering exclusive marketing packages at our 30th Annual Lifestyle & Media Auction! This year's event features the exciting addition of a "Fire In The Hole" Cornhole Tournament, and a Pirate Costume Contest, making it the perfect opportunity to network and connect with other local businesses while securing top-tier marketing services at reduced rates. Don't miss out on the chance to meet with advertising and marketing professionals who can help take your business to the next level. Join us on Tuesday, September 19th, and invest in the success of your business today!

I would also like to make a "BIG Shout Out To Our Sponsors for Grill Out Night"!

Coldwell Banker Paradise, The Promenade, Parasol, Robin Raiff Team, Rotary Club of Sebastian, Spirit of Sebastian, State Farm Eric Ponce,

Yellow Dog Cafe, Woody's Bar-B-Q.

We had 3 secret judges out this year to make it a little more fun and we will be awarding our Winners with an Award at the next Speaker Series Luncheon on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Marsh Landing.

As we thank everyone for your participation we hope you all participate in "Light up Night" on Friday, December 1, 2023.

Media & Lifestyle Auction Items Needed

The Chamber is currently seeking media and lifestyle packages along with silent auction donations for our Black Pearl Anniversary Auction. This event serves as a fundraiser for the Chamber, helping to underwrite operating costs and keeping member dues affordable. Call (772)589-5969 or Drop your donations off at the Chamber.

"Member Spotlight"

(Business card drawn at the Networking Events)

Nicki Maslin -Marine Bank

Nicki Maslin joined Marine Bank as the Vice President and Banking Center Manager at its Sebastian location. Nicki has served the local community for years and has been recognized for her volunteer contributions as well as her professional achievements. This mirrors the Marine Bank’s team pursuit of professional excellence and service to our community. Most importantly, clients benefit from someone who understands our community and can provide expert knowledge, outstanding service, and custom solutions. Nicki has served in many capacities in her banking career to include Management, Business Development, Merchant Processing, Private Banking as well as Commercial, Small Business & Consumer Lending over the last 25 years.

Nicki grew up in Sebastian, Florida where she attended Sebastian River High School and graduated. She then attended Indian River State College and then further went on to University of Central Florida. Nicki moved back to IRC in 2005 and currently resides in Vero Beach with her family. She was named a “40 Under 40” by Vero Life Magazine and a Young Professional of the Year by the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce. She was awarded the Hope through Service award by the Hope for Families Center and is a graduate of Leadership Indian River County. She also won the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy as the winner of Dancing with Vero’s Stars in 2016 which benefits the Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition. Nicki is also currently an Ambassador for the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce.

As a fixture in the community since 1997, Marine Bank & Trust takes great pride in being a community bank. We work hard to maintain our reputation for unmatched personalized customer service. Our customers appreciate that we know them by name, take a genuine interest in their needs, and find the perfect solution for them. Local businesses have come to depend on our local decision makers acting quickly to ensure their businesses can succeed and grow. We proudly support our local community organizations with our time, our dollars, and our hearts so that those in need receive assistance. We do all this because, as a community bank, we know that our community thrives when we all succeed.

However, in today’s fast-paced environment, customers also require the convenient hi-tech banking services that used to only be associated with the big banks. Fortunately, Marine Bank has made, and will continue to make, investments in technology so that our customers can bank efficiently with online banking and bill pay, mobile banking and check deposit, and robust treasury management solutions.

So, I invite you to experience the best of both worlds – the personalized service of a community bank and the hi-tech convenience of a big bank – all in one place – Marine Bank & Trust.

John Titkanich - Indian River County

Mr. Titkanich recently joined Indian River County as the County Administrator in April 2023.

Prior to joining Indian River County, John served as the Innovation and Performance Division Director for St. Lucie County working out of the County Administrator’s Office for 3 years. John previously served the City of Cocoa, Florida for more than 18 years, most notably as its City Manager from February 2013 to March 2020.

John is a member of the International City/County Management Association and he is Credentialed Manager through ICMA. He is also a member of the Florida City-County Management Association and Florida Association of County Managers. He served as a United Way of Brevard Board Member from 2016 to 2020 and he also served as the Vice Chair of the Endeavour Elementary Community Partnership School Cabinet.

John has been a member of the American Planning Association since 1999 and is a Certified Planner through the American Institute of Certified Planners. He was a member of the Florida Brownfields Association from 2003 to 2015, of which he served as a member of the Board of Directors for five years and is a former President of the association.

John was recognized in 2014 with a Public Service Excellence Award by the American Society for Public Administration, Central Florida Chapter. In May 2016, John was recognized by the University of Central Florida School of Public Administration as the recipient of the 2016 Alumni Achievement Award. He was also selected as the 2016 Outstanding Alumni for the University of Central Florida School of Public Administration. In June 2018, John was recognized by the UCF Space Coast Alumni Chapter as the 2018 Notable Knight in recognition for contributions to the Space Coast Community.

Mr. Titkanich is a veteran of the United States Army, he served with both the 3rd Ranger Battalion and the 75th Ranger Regiment, is a graduate of Ranger School, and he is a Life Member of the U.S. Army Ranger Association. John is married to Debra and they have two elementary school age children, son David and daughter Charlotte.

August 2023 Recap of Events

Hosted by The Promenade

Sponsored by White Glove Moving, Storage, Delivery

Hosted by Capt Hirams

Hosted by Marsh Landing Restaurant

Slot Car Raceway and Hobby Shop Ribbon Cutting

Grill Out Night

Thank You Grill Out Night Sponsors

Grill Out Night Winners

Hello Members!

Send in your Swag! It’s our way of saying “Welcome” to new members joining the Chamber – We will fill a bag with all your fun swag! When do we need your items? NOW!!! These bags may also be used as a raffle prize when I head out to network events representing all of you, as our members. Who doesn’t like to get these helpful trinkets? Add “Bring swag to SRACC” to your TO DO list now… Thank you!

10596 Salon & Boutique

20% off first time clients when you book with Caroline

10596 US Highway 1

Sebastian, FL 32958

772-261-0596

Cafe Latte da

Free refill with purchase of beverage

1108 US Highway 1

Sebastian, FL 32958

772-559-7406

Mac Evoy Real Estate

10% off any listing or sale

Payable at Closing

800 20th Pl., Ste 1

Vero Beach, FL 32960

844-622-3869

www.macevoy.org

See all our Member Business-to-Business Discounts Here!

mcChillin Air, LLC

Sebastian, FL 32958

772-258-1185

www.mcchillinair.com

Beeb's Beans

1101 US Highway, Suite B

Sebastian, FL 32958

702-813-5853

www.veromacoffee.com

E Power Adventures

137 Sebastian Boulevard

Sebastian, FL 32958

321-419-3375

www.epoweradventures.com

Tomas Insurance Group- Medicare, Marketplace, and More...

Sebastian, FL 32958

321-294-5115

www.tomasinsurance.com

Wabasso Beach Shop

4880 87th Street

Wabasso, FL 32958

772-388-4077

www.wabassobeachshop.com

Slot Car Raceway and

Hobby Shop

1732 94th Drive, Suite G-160

Vero Beach, FL 32966

772-777-1200

www.theRACEWAY.biz