Partner Councils, Committees & Clubs
Partner Councils, Committees & Clubs
Whatever your interests or business needs, you'll find others who share similar interests in our Councils, Committees and Clubs. Each has specific goals and agendas, but all work together for the common good of our Partners. For information on any of these groups, click the links below or contact the Chamber.
Better Business Development Council (BBDC)
The Better Business Development Council (BBDC) works toward attracting, strengthening, retaining and expanding small business in central Brevard. They offer business counseling, reference materials, seminars and networking opportunities. It also serves the Partnership, as well as consumers and the general public by providing a forum for monitoring adherence to ethical business practices and addressing consumer complaints. This Council hosts the bi-annual Mega Marketplace, a unique roundtable networking event, Business Expos and the Business of the Year Awards. As eighty-five percent of Chamber Partners are small business, this council is important to the success of our organization. Membership is open to all Partners. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, at 8:00 a.m.
Business Education Committee
The Cocoa Beach Chamber of Commerce Business Education Committee promotes education and activities to benefit chamber members business, and economic growth. It also serves as a resource for other committees providing training to promote business success. The committee is responsive to the economic climate specific to small business, bringing accessible affordable resources. The committee considers and defines educational needs, recommending solutions or implementing initiatives to build community leadership and strengthen existing or potential business activities.
Citizens for Space Exploration (CFSE)
The Citizens for Space Exploration (CFSE) committee participates in state and nationwide efforts to continually educate and inform legislators and the general public about the importance of space exploration and research, which are so vital to our local economy. Each year, the committee joins with representatives from the local community and other states, with vested interests in the space program, to visit members of the Florida legislature and U.S. Congress, reminding them of the importance of our space programs, both now and in the future. These committees are open to all Partners with an interest in the aerospace field.
Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)
The Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is the resource for the tourism industry that is so vital to our community. They sponsor the popular Chowder Cook-Off each February. Members also travel throughout the state and nation, promoting the Space Coast to travel professionals, meeting and convention planners, and the general public. It also operates visitor centers in central Brevard County area, as well as fulfilling over 75,000 requests annually for visitor/relocation information via phone, fax and through the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Web Site www.VisitCocoaBeach.com. Membership is open to all partners. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month, at 9:00 a.m., in the Chamber's boardroom. "Morning Mingles" for members and prospective members, are held quarterly.
Government Relations Committee (GRC)
The Government Relations Committee (GRC) maintains communication with municipal, county and state government and provides a platform to assess regulations and laws that may impact business and the quality of life in our area. This committee makes recommendations for support or opposition to rules and regulations and keeps the Partnership informed as to issues that affect them. Membership in this committee is open to all partners. Meetings are held as necessary, to address specific interests, issues and concerns.
Leads Clubs
Leads Clubs offer our Partners a truly unique, networking opportunity. Leads Clubs meet weekly, each at a different time of the day and different day of the week, in locations throughout central Brevard. Members get to know others in their club on a personal and professional level, enabling them to refer more business and exchange leads, based on their knowledge of their fellow members' specialties and discernable differences. These clubs are open to all Partners, their employees, and Associate Partners, with some restrictions on the number of persons per profession permitted to join each club.
Military Affairs Council (MAC)
The Military Affairs Council (MAC) provides a vital link between the business and military community through activities that compliment and support the vast military presence in our area. The members help to maintain a dialogue between the military and area business, as well as host a variety of events to maintain morale. These include the annual Enlisted Personnel Picnic at Patrick Air Force Base, and the Annual Community Service Awards luncheon, honoring those who not only serve our country, but also volunteer their valuable free time to help community organizations. Membership is open to any Partner that wishes to have a relationship with the military and its ancillary services. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month, at 5:30 p.m., in various locations throughout the area, including some secure military locations.
Partnership Development Team (PDT)
The Partnership Development Team (PDT) is comprised of Ambassadors, Leads Clubs and those Partners who wish to be involved in the development of benefits and services provided to all Chamber Partners, as well as assist in recruitment and retention.
President's Club
Partners that sponsor ten or more new Partners in a calendar year receive membership in the President's Club. Along with recognition at our annual installation banquet, President's Club members names are emblazoned on a commemorative wall plaque, prominently displayed in the Chamber foyer and their annual investment (or base investment, depending on company size) is waived for the following year. We appreciate those Partners that promote the benefits of the Chamber to prospective partners. It is with their help that we grow stronger.