November 2016 Issue

Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce 700 Main Street, Sebastian FL 32958 NEWSLETTER 772-589-5969 | SebastianChamber.com The Chamber Currents

Member Spotlight

Bob Morgan VP of Residential / Commercial Lending NMLS# 583170 | [email protected]

1020 US Highway 1, Sebastian, FL 32958 772-646-6030 | marinebankandtrust.com

Meet Bob Morgan, Vice President of Residential/Commercial Lending for Marine Bank & Trust!

Bob serves the financing needs of the residents and Marine Bank, was chartered in 1997 and currently has businesses of Indian River and southern Brevard counties $206 million is assets with two full-service branches in with more than 24 years of lending experience and local Vero Beach and a loan production office in Sebastian. market knowledge. A full-service branch is scheduled to open in Sebastian in the latter part of October which will replace the loan “Marine Bank has set a goal to be the premier mortgage production office. Marine Bank is the only community lender in Vero Beach and our surrounding communities. bank headquartered in Vero Beach, Florida. The Bank Our entire lending team is committed to making it easier was named one of Indian River County’s Best Places to for local businesses to succeed and individuals to realize Work in 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2016. The Bank is an the dream of home ownership with competitive rates active community supporter providing over $200,000 and flexible terms. I am proud to say that 100% of survey to more than 125 local non-profit organizations in the respondents said they would recommend Marine Bank market over the last five years. For more information, & Trust to others for their lending needs.” visit the website at www.marinebankandtrust.com.

Bob began his banking career in 1994 as a branch Anchored in your community. manager at First Union. In 1999, he joined Advantage Empowered to take you anywhere. Home Mortgage Corporation as co-owner. He received his B.A. in Finance from Florida Atlantic University and has lived in Vero Beach since 1985. He is a current member of the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors and serves as its treasurer. Member FDIC

If you would like to “make the front page” of our newsletter, make sure you schedule time this month at one of our networking activities, and maybe your name will be drawn for the monthly spotlight! Check out our calendar inside! November 2016 Beth L. Mitchell, President & CEO

We are filling up the Awards wall in the Board room! We have received another award from Florida Association of Chamber Professionals, for 2016 Membership Communications/Marketing Materials. We competed with over 300 other chambers state wide. The award is for our Membership Application. The application is on our website, www.SebastianChamber.com, and it’s worth a review so you can see all that the Sebastian River Area Chamber has to offer its member! This project was truly a team effort between all of our staff members, each one has a direct influ- ence in the content, and of course our star, Britney Melchiori, is responsible for the design features. I am very proud of all of them! Beyond all of the brouhaha of the elections, don’t forget the Sebastian Clambake is coming up in a couple of weeks! Established in 2002, The Sebastian Clambake Foundation, Inc., a non-profit corporation, and 3 time Dyer Difference Award winner, is composed of area public service organizations and supported by our business community in its efforts to have a positive impact on our local quality of life. Volunteers from our local community comprise the entire labor force. Each year the member organizations of the Foundation pick local charitable or public-purpose projects to receive the proceeds of the Clambake. The past events have resulted in distributing more than $600,000.00 to area non-profit organizations. The Sebastian Clambake, billed as a “Lagoon Festival”, celebrates our special way of life along the Indian River, which has been the life-blood of our community from the beginning. And about those elections….. it seems to me that there ought to be a law that says you only have one year to cam- paign for higher office. A lot can happen in a year, and it should be sufficient time to educate the voters on platforms, issues, personal characteristics, track records, etc. Imagine if, as an employer, you had to take more than a year to interview and decide on an employee? Whatever the outcomes are in this election cycle, I am sure there will be a national collective sigh of relief when it is over and the outcomes are determined. Many thanks to our October Luncheon speakers. Jason Brown, IRC County Administrator, made a compelling case to vote yes on the extension of the 1 cents sales tax in Indian River County. Roads, infrastructure, the Lagoon projects, all these county projects are funded by the sales tax, and contribute greatly to our quality of life. Congressman Bill Posey was eloquent, as always, on the realities of serving as a US Congressman in Washington, D.C. It’s not for the faint hearted, that’s for sure! After the Clambake, there are plenty of activities for you to join in. Our Chamber breakfast is sponsored by GFA Inter- national, at the Chamber office, probably on the porch so we can enjoy the cool breezes of the lagoon. In honor of Veteran’s Day, we have asked Dave Newhart, the Chaplain for the Veterans Council of Indian River County, to speak to us at Capt. Hiram’s Tiffany Room. We also will help Marine Bank and Trust open their new branch in Sebastian at our Business and Pleasure. The turnout for all of our events has been phenomenal lately, we hope to see you at one of these events and encourage you to make reservations! Finally, during this season of thanks, and the month of Thanksgiving upon us, I want to express gratitude for this year at the Chamber. With the grand opening of the Pelican Porch Visitor Center in April, we have truly enjoyed the new facilities, and all of the comments and compliments from visitors who come in to gather information. It is very re- warding. Also, we are all very grateful that Hurricane Matthew did not wreak havoc on us, although the anticipation and adrenaline brought on by the hurricane’s approach was something we could have done without. Have a profitable month and Happy Thanksgiving! Chamber Networking Events

Thank you to Lois Kennedy State Farm Insurance and the many attendees at the October Breakfast held at the Sebastian Chamber Office.

We had a packed house for our networking luncheon at Marsh Landing Restaurant. Thank you to our sponsor A Better Solution Insurance Services and guest speakers, IRC Administrator Jason Brown and Congressman Bill Posey. See more photos on : https://www.facebook.com/SebastianChamber/?fref=ts

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9AM — 8AM 9th November Thursday,

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Lunch Speaker: Dave Newhart, Chaplain Veterans Veterans Chaplain Newhart, Dave Speaker: Lunch

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Click here to see Sebastian River Exterminating’s Banner Ad on the Sebastian Chamber website. Email [email protected] for information on how to increase online exposure for your business.

DON’S ALUMINUM IS CONVERTING TO A WEB BANNER AD ALL-RITE & CLARK WATER ARE CONVERTING TO A WEB BANNER AD Tourism Tidbits By Nicole Capp Holbrook

Thank you to our Tourism Partners that attended the -Complimentary VISIT FLORIDA Marketing Partnership October Meeting! If you missed it, here’s a quick recap: Core tourism businesses located within Florida have the op- portunity to get a Small Business Marketing Partnership free Upcoming Events- of charge through April 30, 2017. With the Marketing Part-  Fellsmere Trailhead Preserve & Welcome Center nership, businesses receive an Enhanced Web Listing on Ribbon Cutting VISITFLORIDA.com, the ability to submit posts, ability to promote Partner-to-Partner specials and more. To  November 3rd at 12:30 p.m. at 11200 CR512, submit your enrollment application, click here. Fellsmere, FL 32948  *Sebastian Clambake- November 4th-6th  *Opportunity to promote your business at our Chamber booth -Exposure on VISIT FLORIDA's Media Website  Light Up Night- December 2nd Businesses are encouraged to submit news releases to be posted on a dedicated landing page within our media web-  2017 Concerts in the Park- site. Press releases should provide newsworthy updates for  January 13th – The Ladies of Soul & the LOS Band consumer travel media and offer a story idea that is unique (Motown, Dance, Party Band) and compelling to your local Florida area. All news releases  January 27th – Crooked Creek (Country) are subject to review and approval. Please email your infor-  February 10th – Z Street Speakeasy Band (3-Piece mation and photos to [email protected]. Swing Band)  February 24th – Relayer (Pop/Rock/Dance Band) For more information, visit VISITFLORIDA.org/Recovery.  March 10th – Sebastian River High School Jazz En- semble & Steel Drum Band 2017 Photo Contest  March 24th – Heart of Oak (Celtic & Sea Songs) This year’s photo contest theme is “From Simple Pleas-  April 7th – Blue Cypress Bluegrass (Bluegrass) ures to Authentic Treasures” which really encompasses  May 12th – Bobby Owen Band (Country, Blues, and any and everything in our area! We are so excited to ex- Oldies) pand our categories to include kids this year! We will have th nd an Adult, Teenage & Youth category. We look forward to  *Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival- January 19 -22 *Opportunity to promote your business at our Chamber booth the different perspectives that the teenager and youth participants will bring to our photo contest! It will kick off in  Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art & Music Festival- Jan- December and run through March! Stayed tuned for more uary 21st & 22nd information!

VISIT FLORIDA Hurricane Recovery Support Pro- Social Media grams Available VISIT FLORIDA is offering support to core tourism busi- We are actively posting on Facebook & and nesses impacted by Hurricane Matthew. There are free building a great following. If you aren’t already following brochure distribution, booth displays and membership us, please do: opportunities to businesses that had to close for 7 or www.Facebook.com/ more business days. SebastianChamberVisitorsCenter

-Complimentary Brochure Distribution at all 5 Official www.instagram.com/visitsebastianriverareafl Florida Welcome Centers Available through December 31, 2016, businesses may Fellsmere Trailhead Preserve & Welcome Center ship a maximum of 2,000 brochures per Welcome Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for distribution. Please ship your brochures directly to the Please join us on Thursday, November 3rd at 12:30 p.m. center(s) of your choice. for the Fellsmere Trailhead Preserve & Welcome Center For shipping information, click here. Ribbon Cutting. We invite you to come see the beautiful, old Florida styled welcome center for yourself. The Fells- mere Trailhead Preserve & Welcome Center is located at -Complimentary Lobby Booth Display at 4 Highway 11200 CR512, Fellsmere, FL 32948. Please RSVP at: Welcome Centers https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/ Available through December 31, 2016, businesses may eventReg? schedule a time to participate in the Lobby Booth Display oeidk=a07edcmip935d00fd86&oseq=&c=368edfa0-bfac- program. Please contact the Welcome Center(s) of your 11e3-a606-d4ae527b79b7&ch=37261690-bfac-11e3- choice to schedule a time. a6a1-d4ae527b79b7 For contact information, click here. Tourism Spotlight

Divine Crystal Therapies, Inc.

Stress getting you down and out in Vero Beach? Then come to Divine Crystal Therapies, Inc. for a relaxing massage. Massage is a several thousand year old technique for helping the body to relax and heal, whose time has come again. Modern science has proven that massage can help you heal from physical injuries, but it can also help you lower your blood pressure and reduce your cortisol levels. Cortisol is the hormone pro- duced by the body in response to stress, whether physical stress or emotional stress. After working in the health care industry as a Pharmacist for almost 30 years, Leslie Wayment went back to school to become a massage therapist, and fell in love with massage. Having been a Geriatric Special- ist Pharmacist, she was immediately drawn to Geriatric Massage as a specialty, and became certified through the Day-Break Geriatric Massage Institute. While most massage aims to help with relaxation or injuries, working with Geriatric clients is geared more to improving and restoring circulation and healing touch. Geri- atric Massage is appropriate for clients confined to wheelchairs or bed, temporarily or permanently, clients in Memory Care Units of Assisted Living Facilities and Hospice clients.

Always a proponent for Alternative Medicine in combination with conventional Western Medicine, Leslie has become a Reiki Master Practitioner and a Certified Crystal Healer. Reiki is a Japanese method for relaxation and self-healing and crystal healing utilizes crystals and stones for self-healing. Both practices can be used alone or in conjunction with massage. So whether you are looking to relax, or to explore alternative healing methods, consider making an appointment with Leslie at Divine Crystal Therapies, Inc. 1789 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach, (located inside Spark of Divine). 772-321-2575 You’ll do your body good.

Divine Crystal Therapies, Inc. 1789 Old Dixie Highway (located inside Spark of Divine). Vero Beach, Florida 772-321-2575 Communications Corner Membership Memo By Britney Melchiori By Vicki Wild

Hello Members!

I wanted to remind you all of a great opportunity the Sebastian River Area Chamber offers to your business when you sign up as a member. We offer you a One- Time full page 8.5x11 ad insert into our Chamber E- Newsletter for FREE! It is an opportunity to introduce Friday, December 2nd from 5:30-8:00 PM your business to our E-Newsletter audience within the first year of your membership. The E-Newsletter is sent to over 6,000 subscribers monthly, and in our Chamber We’re kicking off the holiday shopping season Intel with a link weekly. You can also find it on our with our local businesses! website anytime at www.sebastianchamber.com. This is a $150 value-Free with your membership! The full page ad can be in color or B&W. Ad needs to be digital- th WHAT IS LIGHT UP NIGHT? ly submitted to the Sebastian Chamber by the 15 of the month to be in the next month’s newsletter. We This community-wide open house event has become a favorite hope you take advantage of this great deal within your among many and is the perfect opportunity to introduce your first year of membership and we are looking forward in business to the public, let them learn how to find you, what you promoting your business while adding value. Please have to offer, and is a special way to show customer apprecia- submit you’re your full page ad to member- tion. This event marks the beginning of Sebastian’s holiday hap- [email protected] subject newsletter blast. penings with the Christmas Parade scheduled the next day; and it’s a great reason to get out all those holiday trappings and show off your decorating talents! Welcome New Members DECORATE YOUR DIGS! If you’re feeling extra festive, why not participate in the Cham- Holiday Builders Addicted 2 Stuff bers’ annual holiday decorating contest? Secret judges will be Kathie McDaniel Jacqueline Keller out that evening looking for decorations that best fit with the 2293 W Eau Gallie Blvd 905 US 1, holiday spirit and special categories including “Traditional Holi- Melbourne, FL 32935 The Village Square day Decorations” and “Christmas Fantasy Decorations.” Contest 321-610-5252 Sebastian FL 32958 winners will get bragging rights and special recognition in Cham- www.HolidayBuilders.com 754-368-7529 ber press releases to local media. Builder—New Home IHave2Have.us Construction Clothing & Jewelry

GET ON THE MAP Flashpoint Industries/Rhino First Presbyterian Church Linings of Vero Beach of Sebastian A map of participating businesses along with a description of Alex Pavlik Jeff Wood their special offerings will be published in the Press Journal on 2260 Old Dixie Hwy SE 1405 Louisiana Ave the day of the event. Maps will also be available for pick up in Vero Beach, FL 32962 Sebastian FL 32958 the Chamber office. Make sure to register for Light Up Night no 772-584-2629 772-589-5656 later than Wednesday, November 23rd so that you will be in- RhinoLiningsofVeroBeach.com WeLoveFirst.org cluded on the map! Automotive/Marine Services Church

Coastal Guardian Home Redlands Christian Migrant SIGN UP Services Association James Bartlett Sheidoliz Oyola & A Light Up Night Registration form can be found in this month’s 242 S. Wimbrow Dr. Charli Whitmore newsletter and an electronic form is on the homepage of our Sebastian FL 32958 111 N Maple St. website SebastianChamber.com. 772-228-1288 Fellsmere FL 32948 We look forward to sharing the holiday spirit with you and carry- TheCoastalGuardian.com 772-571-9015 ing on the Light Up Night tradition of encouraging the communi- Home Inspections/Seasonal www.RCMA.org ty to support our local businesses. Please join us the evening of Home Concierge Non-profit December 2nd for an evening of magical lights and bustling crowds in the Sebastian River Area.

Convert Your Ad to a Chamber Web Banner Ad and Increase Your Exposure

This program is designed to provide advertising opportunities to our Members who are looking to increase their online exposure. We offer exclusive ad space: No rotating banners! Track the number of impressions and clicks your ad receives. Strategic placement and 4 ad sizes to choose from. Click here to see Sebastian River Exterminating’s Banner Ad on the Sebastian Chamber website. Email [email protected] for more information on becoming part of the program.

REMAX CROWN has joined the many other members converting to a web banner ad Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 2015-2016

Executive Team Chamber Ambassadors Dawn Biehl, The Tiki Bar and Grill – Chair Sandi Gehrke, TD Bank 772-581-1490 Michelle Napier, Napier & Rollins — Vice Chair Cindi Green, Florida Eye Institute 772-569-9500 Bob Morgan, Marine Bank and Trust — Treasurer Gina Melton, LF Staffing 772-564-8777 Kim Ellis, Vintage to Vogue — Immediate Past Chair Theresa Kannapes, VNA Hospice 772-480-7771 Isabel Marron, Oculina Bank 772-571-1400 Elected Directors Patrick McGillicuddy, Seacoast Bank 772-581-2430 Capt. Christy Lenz, “Casual Cruisin” Michael Natale, M N Worldwide, Inc. 772-388-0044 Theresa Tolle, Bay Street Pharmacy Mori Serpa, Hart Escapes 772-589-5229 Sue Skirvin, Tupperware Angie Schepers, Signs By Tomorrow 772-633-3777 Joel Stout, Sandpiper Pest Control Sue Skirvin, Tupperware 772-913-2010 Anna V. Tillery, White Glove Moving and Storage Cynthia Williams, Primerica 772-713-1991 Kristie Woodward, Oculina Bank 772-581-3199 Appointed Directors Anna Valencia Tillery, White Glove 772-232-7843 Jim Belanger, Live Now Team/ReMax Associated Realty Moving, Storage & Delivery Nancy Flickinger, Florida Power & Light Theresa Kannapes, VNA Ben Maffett, Oculina Bank Chuck Mechling, Insite Solutions Ali Qizalbash, Cemco Construction Robin Raiff, Robin Raiff Real Estate Team

Ex Officio Wesley Davis, Indian River County Commissioner Andrea Coy, Councilwoman, City of Sebastian Jason Nunemaker, City Manager, City of Fellsmere

Chamber Team Kimberlee Armstrong, Accounting Gail Cavallo, Administrative Assistant Nicole Capp Holbrook, Tourism Director Beth L. Mitchell, President/CEO Britney Melchiori, Marketing & Communications Director Vicki Wild, Membership Director

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The Chamber Currents Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce 700 Main Street,, Sebastian, Florida 32958

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