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Chamber Connection Newsletter

December 2023

On Behalf of the Board of Directors and the Chamber Staff,

We wish you all a happy and safe holiday season!

December Networking Events

Hosted by The Gray Agency

Sponsor: The Gray Agency

Date: Friday, December 1, 2023

Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Place: Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce

Address: 700 Main Street

Sebastian, FL 32958

Join us for Coffee and a Light Breakfast


Remember to bring your business card!


Registration will close by Wednesday, November 29, 2023 @ 5:00 PM.

Register Here
 The Gray Agency Website


Cancellation Policy

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

Thank You!

Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards Luncheon

It is time for our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon! There has never been a more crucial time than this moment for us to recognize our community volunteers who work hard to support our local Non-Profit Organizations.

Nominee information can be emailed to Cheryl Thibault @ cthibault@sebastianchamber.com

If you have any questions, please contact us at 772-589-5969.


Sponsored by MN Worldwide

Volunteer Appreciation Awards Luncheon

Register Here


Registration will close by Friday,

December 8, 2023 @ 5:00 PM

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


Luncheon Cost

$22 for Members

$30 Prospective Members


 MN Worldwide Website

Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Place: Capt Hirams - Tiffany Room

Address: 1606 Indian River Drive

Sebastian, FL 32958

Upcoming Events

2024 Business Directory

Purchase Your Ad

Printable Forms

A Message from our Membership Director Deborah Swan

Hello Merry Members!  

 

December is here and I am reminiscing about my first year as the SRACC Membership Director … what a great year it has been!  

 

Meeting and working with new business owners and getting to know a lot of our seasoned members has been like opening the best present under the tree! I thank you all for giving me the opportunity to work with each of you.

 

We are all anticipating a stellar season for our area, and I want to make sure your membership is at its peak performance. I am offering membership check-up appointments for all members.  No matter how long you have been a member… let’s take a look at how your membership is working for you.  Give me a jingle and we will schedule you for a 30-minute session that will bring joy to your season to come!

 

“The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear…” Buddy the Elf


"Member Spotlight"

(Business card drawn at the Networking Events)

Marcelo Espinal - Community Development Manager

Originally from New York City and moved to the Treasure Coast by way of Charlotte, NC, I have been living here for two and a half years and been visiting since my family moved here back in 1988. I thought I would eventually retire here when the time came, however, Covid came around, and a change came with it. With my wife out of work, we took a leap of faith, and it’s been one of the best decisions we have made. Our girls love their schools and new friends, and we are active in our community for the first time and loving it.

Looking for a change of pace while on vacation, I stumbled across an ad to work at a credit union, after reviewing the role and never being in banking I said, “I can do that!”. After a year and a half at iTHINK Financial Credit Union and two promotions, I am very proud of my role as Community Development Manager for Indian River County. I get to meet all these amazing people that make this community grow! I get to showcase the products and services we have and try and help people save and earn money in ways they might have not known was possible. Our foundation also does a great job at giving back to our community. For example, I get to dress up like Santa, bring gifts to kids, and put ginormous smiles on their faces. It’s been truly rewarding, and I can’t express how much I love working here and working with this great community. So, if you see me around, please feel free to say Hi, I’d love to meet and get to know you!  

iTHINK Financial, established in 1969, is a growing and dynamic Credit Union, with more than 100,000 Members worldwide and over $2 billion in assets. A Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution that is owned by its Members. Credit Unions generally offer high-yield deposits, low interest-rate loans and low fee structures. iTHINK Financial offers a complete range of consumer and business banking products and services including: Checking and Savings accounts, Money Market accounts, Certificates, IRAs, First and Second Mortgages, Car Loans, Visa® Credit Cards, Business Accounts, Business Loans, Business Services, and much more.


C. 772.268.2980

F. 772.293.2483

E. mespinal@ithinkfi.org  



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November 2023 Recap of Events

Networking Breakfast

Hosted by Marine Resources Council

Speaker Series Networking Luncheon

Sponsored by Bay Street Pharmacy

Hosted by Marsh Landing Restaurant

Business and Pleasure Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Hosted by Gianna's Pizzeria

Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Hosted by JT's Corner Diner

Park Family Historical Marker Dedication

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!

Business-to-Business Discounts
Shop local and shop Chamber Members first.
Don't forget to take advantage of the Business-to-Business Discounts available!

Arnold Air Conditioning

15% Off any Service Call

181 Sebastian Blvd.

Sebastian, FL 32958

(772) 589-1063

www.arnoldair.com

Trendsetters Construction

5% Discount - up to $2,000

847 Sebastian Blvd.

Sebastian, FL 32958

(772) 589-8229

www.trendsettersconstruction.com

Coastal Guardian

Home Services

10% off Home inspections & Seasonal Home Concierge

Sebastian, FL 32958

(772) 228-1288

www.thecoastalguardian.com

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

Welcome to our New Members

Clean Harvest Soaps

Sebastian, FL 32958

(772) 589-0794

www.cleanharvestsoaps.com

Gianna's Pizzeria

920 US Hwy 1, Suite C

Sebastian, FL 32958

(772) 571-6703

www.giannas-pizzeria.com

Golf Carts Of Vero Beach

1826 US Hwy 1

Vero Beach, FL 32960

(772) 778-2278

www.golfcartsofverobeach.com

Hope Imaging @ Indian River MRI

1850 37th St

Vero Beach FL 32960

(772) 562-3030

www.hopemri.com

Indian River Consignments

9440 US N Highway 1

Sebastian, FL 32958

(561) 559-0064 www.facebook.com/IndianRiverConsignments

Thai Smile & Sushi 

709 US Hwy 1

Sebastian, FL 32958

(772) 571-5973

www.thaismilelove.com


The Watering Hole

@ FFHQ, LLC

36 N Myrtle St

Fellsmere, FL 32948

(772) 874-5037


Thank you Renewing Members
  • 10596 Salon & Boutique
  • Buena Vista Eyeland, Inc
  • Cat's Meow Cat Clinic, The
  • Coastal Guardian Home Services, LLC
  • Cruise Brothers
  • Eric Ponce State Farm
  • First Presbyterian Church of Sebastian & Thrift Shop
  • Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
  • Gutierrez, Peter M., DDS & Katherine Scures-Gutierrez DDS, PA


  • Jerry Smith Flooring & Design
  • Just In Time Jet Ski & Boat Rentals
  • Kitchen Table Taxes
  • Minuteman Press
  • Motto Mortgage Riverside
  • Paradise Ice Cream and Gifts
  •  Promenade, The
  • Salvation Army of IRC, The
  • Thai Smile & Sushi 
  • Verizon Authorized Retailer -- Cellular Sales
  • Vero Beach Film Festival
  • Vero Beach Flash 
  • WQCS 88.9 FM


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.