Chamber Connection Newsletter
June 2022

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION

PLEASE MEET OUR SIX CANDIDATES FOR THIS YEAR'S ELECTION OF VOTING BOARD MEMBERS! YOU WILL RECEIVE A DIGITAL NOTIFICATION TO CAST YOUR VOTE.

THESE REGIONAL BUSINESS LEADERS ARE COMMITTED TO SERVING YOU, OUR CHAMBER, AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY TIRELESSLY!

Do you have a candidate that you would like the nominating committee to consider? The person must be an active Chamber Member in good standing and receive 10 active member signatures to support their nomination. Their name should be submitted to Cheryl Thibault at cthibault@sebastianchamber.com no later than 12 PM on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 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.

June Networking Events
Hosted By Next Chapter Estate Sells, LLC

Date: Friday, June 3, 2022
Time: 8:00AM - 9:00AM
Place: Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce
Address 700 Main Street
Sebastian, FL 32958

Join us for a complimentary continental breakfast!
Reminder to bring your business cards!

Sign up by Wednesday, June 1, 2022

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


Sponsored by United Way of Indian River County
Guest Speakers: Peggy Cunningham, Executive Director, Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County

Topic: "Dementia 101"
Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Place: Marsh Landing Restaurant
Address: 44 N. Broadway Street
Fellsmere, FL 32948
Luncheon Cost - $20 for members,
$30 prospective members 

*Registration will close by Friday,
June 10th @ 5:00pm

Please remember to bring your business card to be entered into the drawing for the Member Spotlight!
Hosted By The Promenade
Date: Thursday, June 16, 2022
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Place: The Promenade
Address: 10730 US Highway 1
Sebastian, FL 32958

Pricing: Complimentary for members or $10 donation,
$15 Prospective new members 

*Complimentary Hors D'oeuvres, Signature Drink, Beer, and Wine

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

FLORIDA DEO PRESS RELEASE
URGING FLORIDA BUSINESS TO PREPARE FOR 20220 HURRICANE SEASON

FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE!

The 31st Annual Pelican Cup Golf Tournament
Congratulations Pelican Cup Winners!

First Flight
1 / 58 – Holiday Builders, Troy Smith, David Drewski, Paul Lower, Jadyn Faulk
2 / 58 – King Crane, Scott King, Randy Miller, Ben Nieto, Paul Nieto
3/ 59 – Supplee Construction, Steve Supplee, Duncan McNeil, Korry Arruda, Jack Suiter
 
Second Flight
1 / 66 – Sandpiper Pest Control, Ryan Fernandez, Jesse Morgan, David Enochs, Jeff Ruby
2 / 66 – Rooney & Rooney, PA, J. Garry Rooney & Rob McCallin (DJ Rhodeback & Brian Denton no show I believe)
3 / 66 – Spirit of Sebastian, Chuck Mechling, Robert Votaw, Rich Brown, Evan Brown
 
High Score: 80 - Exchange Club #2, Margie Duffell, Ellen VanDeVoorde, Nancy Danner, Mary Price
 
Long Drive Women, Megan Witt & Amanda Kundrot
Long Drive Men, Eric Sutcliffe & Jake Witt
 
Close to Pin Front Nine: Danny Kopchak
Clost to Pin Back Nine: Randy Miller
Festivals and Special Events

"Member Spotlight"
(Business card drawn at the Networking Events)


Nichole Fisher Johanson has been working with her family company since 2005. She was just a baby when her grandfather Mel Fisher made history by discovering a $450 million dollar shipwreck.
         Mel Fisher was a dreamer, a visionary, a legend, and most importantly The World’s Greatest Treasure Hunter. He started right here on the Treasure Coast salvaging the 1715 Fleet Shipwrecks in the 1960’s. In 1985, after a 16-year search for the “Nuestra Senora De Atocha” his perseverance finally paid off and his dreams became a reality when he discovered the treasure cache of the “Atocha’s Mother Lode.” This 1622 wreck contained more than forty tons of gold, silver, and copper.
We encourage everyone to visit the local Mel Fisher’s Treasure Museum in Sebastian. If you haven’t been yet, then “Today’s the Day!” When you enter the museum, you will witness a spectacular collection of Spanish artifacts. There is a little bit of everything, from rigging, weaponry, and everyday life artifacts to some of the most unique items you will ever see as well as glistening gold and silver jewelry. The Gift Shop affords you the distinct opportunity to own an authentic “piece of history.” There are one-of-a-kind gold escudos and silver Pieces of Eight mounted in fine jewelry settings, museum quality re-creations as well as other nautical gifts. 
Mischka Hylton-Maxwell has lived in Brevard and Indian River counties over the past 20 years. She is a graduate of Florida Institute of Technology and a member of the Grant-Valkaria Trail and Greenways Committee. She enjoys spending time with her family and boating on the Indian River and out to the Sebastian Inlet. She has a wonderful husband and a 12-year-old son who love fishing and being in/on the water.
In 2018, she joined Sebastian Realty Inc., as a Realtor and became a Broker Associate in 2021. She is proud to work with Sebastian Realty, a family owned company dedicated to the growth of their agents, providing real estate services to the community since 1975. Mischka enjoys meeting and working with people and she is ready to assist you with your real estate needs, especially property management.

She can be contacted at 772.267.5531 or email her at realtormsichka@gmail.com
Tourism Partner Spotlight
Aunt Louise's Pizzeria in Sebastian has recently remodeled! Beautiful changes have happened to the seating areas and décor. You'll feel like you're suddenly vacationing in Italy. The look has changed but the pizza has the same amazing taste. In fact, it was voted #1 Pizza in Sebastian again by a recent Sebastian Daily survey. Not in the mood for pizza, try one of the fabulous Italian dinners. Come see for yourself what all the fuss is about!

772-388-1800
Riverwalk Shopping Center
13423 Hwy US1, Sebastian, FL 32958


May 2022 Recap of Events
Concerts in the Park
Networking Breakfast & Ribbon Cutting
Hosted by Sweet Time Quilting
Speaker Series Luncheon
Hosted by Capt Hirams
Business and Pleasure
Hosted by Rib City at Grant Station
Concerts in the Park T-Shirts
Need a gift idea for a family member, friend, or house guest? Stop by the Chamber and pick up your concert t-shirt only $20. Crew neck or
v-neck options. Sizes small to 2XL available.
Ongoing Business Marketing Opportunities
Send us your business announcements, press releases, and exciting news. We'll share it
with the community!

Shop chamber members first with the
Business-to-Business
Discount Program.

See featured B2B discounts in this email.
New discounts featured each month!

See All of Our Current Member News Here!
Nancy Johnson
Member Service Coordinator
Contact Nancy for all your membership and advertising needs.
Suggested Newsletter Advertising Program
 
Advertising                                                 Pricing                                  Run Time
Single Dedicated E-Blast                             $125                                      1 month of choice
Three Dedicated E-Blast                              $300                                      3 months of choice
 
Single Small Banner                                    $75                                        1 month
    90 pixels tall by 725 pixels wide
 
 
Suggested Web Advertising Program
Advertising                                                   Pricing                                   Run Time
 
Enhanced Website Listing                             $175                                     1 year
Features:
Priority Listing
Business Description (1600 characters)
Promotional Video (YouTube)
Promotional Images (4 total)
Keyword optimization
Enhanced Contact Information
Business-to-Business Discounts
Shop local and shop Chamber Members first.
Don't forget to take advantage of the Business-to-Business Discounts available!
Crab Stop Seafood Bar & Grill
Sebastian
10% off Dinner Bill
1540 Indian River Drive
Sebastian, Fl 32958
772-571-6767
Blue Tangerine Solutions
Free Network Audit
1380 Sarno Rd Suite B
Melbourne FL 32935
321-309-6900
Island Style Hair Studio
Buy $100 gift card, get a $10 gift card
1636 North Central Ave
Sebastian, FL 32958
772-388-9823
See all our Membership Business-to-Business Discounts Here!
Welcome to our New Members
Advanced Foot & Ankle of Indian River
13852 US Highway 1
Sebastian , FL32958
772-299-7009
www.advancedfootankleir.com
Adobe
345 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA 95110
772-446-4142
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Travel Advisors Unlimited
Sebastian, FL 32958
772-999-8543
www.traveladvisorsunlimited.
com
A Boogs Costume Designs Co. Inc.
9611 US Highway 1, #327
Sebastian, FL 32958
772-577-7057
Sebastian Train Depot
705 Cleveland Street
Sebastian, FL 32958
772-918-4760


Sandbar Sunday Outfitters
735 Commerce Center Drive, Suite E
Sebastian, FL 32958
772-321-7468

Thank you Renewing Members
  • A Moment's Notice Health Care
  • Coastal Concierge Service
  • Computer Healthcare
  • Gifford Youth Achievement Center
  • Intracoastal Caulking & Waterproofing Inc.
  • Kool Stuff LLC

  • Oceanviews Optical Shoppe
  • Sebastian Animal and Bird Hospital
  • Sebastian Center, Ltd
  • SkyDive Sebastian
  • Store Right Self Storage
  • Tiki Bar & Grill
  • Tupperware
2022 Speaker Series Sponsorships Available!

Becoming a Sponsor provides you the opportunity to promote your business!

  • Speak to business representatives in attendance for 10 minutes describing your business and services.
  • Opportunities to place Promotional Material and Marketing Collateral on tables.
  • Includes a complimentary lunch for two!

Sponsorship fee is $150.00 - Call the chamber office to reserve your spot today!
Business Resources & Upcoming Webinars

SCORE Website
Notary Public Services
The Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce is now 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.