2040 in Pictures
The Chamber 2040 Advisory board in discussion for plans on the up n’ coming professional development network luncheons.
Brendan McCarthy (left) and Michael Welch (right), part of the think-tank behind Chamber 2040 concept, discuss the benefits of retention and attraction for local Brevard County Employeers for their employees by engaging with Chamber 2040.
Chamber 2040 Advisory Board
Chamber 2040 kick off lunch at River Rocks with Mike Means July 14, 2009. A packed house!
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Linked InMission Statement
The Chamber is excited to introduce the launch of a brand new group geared towards professionals between the ages of 20-40. Chamber 2040 offers our members of the Melbourne Palm Bay Area Chamber of Commerce a way to connect, interact, and enhance professional development. We are dedicated to building a better, stronger foundation made up of other likeminded, motivated and energetic professionals to grow and become Brevard County's future leaders.
The mission of Chamber 2040 is "to develop and promote the business interest of the Melbourne-Palm Bay Area's professionals between the ages of 20-40 for the overall growth and prosperity of the Chamber."
Message from our Chair - Michael Welch
Welcome to Chamber 2040!
Chamber 2040, an all volunteer organization, is dedicated to building a better Melbourne-Palm Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. We are made up of motivated, energetic professionals certain to become the Chamber's future leaders. We encourage members to get involved and make a difference by becoming active participants in the professional, civic and social aspects of their communities.
Chamber 2040 offers members a way to link their personal passions with professional ambitions. The group drives positive and real change in the MelbournePalm Bay area, while giving likeminded young professionals a chance to make a significant impact both in business and philanthropy.
Join Chamber 2040 to network, advance your career, develop your leadership capabilities, and give back to the Melbourne-Palm Bay community all while having a great time. If you or your business is a member of our Chamber of Commerce, you are invited to join us.
Make A Difference by helping high school students find their career path, coordinating a Leadership Lunch to educate others, organizing a benefit for a worthy cause, or informing your peers about a pressing issue.
Have Influence as a Chamber 2040 Member and join one of our committees. Committee involvement allows our Members to take leadership roles in our community, motivate others, and take on initiatives that have a direct impact on Chamber 2040's success.
Get Involved and see what all the talk is about.
Remember to visit our website often, since upcoming events are constantly being added to our Event Calendar.
On behalf of our members and staff, I want to welcome you to Chamber 2040 and thank you for your interest in our organization.
In the News
Leadership Lunch, July 14, 2009 - Our very first event welcomed CEO Mike Means, HealthFirst, to River Rocks restaurant for a headsup on healthcare reform. Mr. Means emphasized the importance of preventative care in the future of medicine and asked everyone take ownership in helping to keep the cost of care down.
- Mike Means, CEO HealthFirst
Considering it was our first "HI, MY NAME IS," we thought a crowd of 40 attendees would be a success. Well, thanks to the awesome staff at River Rocks, we were able sit nearly DOUBLE THAT number. Safe to say, we are on our way!
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