The Voice of YPs in Brevard
E-News October 2008
♦ Welcome ypB's newest members and thanks to those who renewed
Thanks to everyone who's made the investment in ypB!
New Members
Robert Brenard, Harris Corporation; Jason Cheek, Eskimo Ice, LLC; Patrick Feeney, REDE Critique JV; Charlene Harper, Morgan Stanley; Melissa Klos, Florida Institute of Technology; David Lee, Morgan Stanley; Chanda Lovett, Creative Network Innovations; Nicole Mizade, American Business Interiors; Michelle Oulette, IHA
Thanks to everyone who's made the investment in ypB!
New Members
Robert Brenard, Harris Corporation; Jason Cheek, Eskimo Ice, LLC; Patrick Feeney, REDE Critique JV; Charlene Harper, Morgan Stanley; Melissa Klos, Florida Institute of Technology; David Lee, Morgan Stanley; Chanda Lovett, Creative Network Innovations; Nicole Mizade, American Business Interiors; Michelle Oulette, IHA
Renewing Members
Christopher Sherman, Morgan Stanley; Michelle Verkooy, Florida Institute of Technology
Christopher Sherman, Morgan Stanley; Michelle Verkooy, Florida Institute of Technology
2008 YP SUMMIT
On September 25-27th 145 young leaders from 80 young professional organizations representing 30 states gathered in Cocoa Beach to address the generational leadership gap and engage in dialogue around “cool” communites and the attraction and retention of young talent in our communities.
Young Professionals of Brevard was proud to host this summit in partnership with the Brevard Workforce Development Board, Inc. The summit was led by Next Generation Consulting, a market research firm committed to engaging the next generation.
The YP Summit is the only forum in the world dedicated to dialogue, experimentation, and best practice sharing from the YP movement.
Some of the impacts made by the Summit are as follows: Attendees contributed an estimated $125K in revenue to the Brevard economy; 34 local businesses were educated about the importance of supporting the YP movement in Brevard; the Summit was featured by 4 local and 1 national media vendors, spotlighting Brevard's leadership in the yp movement; ypB presented 3 best practices to a nationwide audience of YP groups.
Special thanks to our Summit volunteers: Carey Beam, Nancy Black, DeCarol Blocker, Samantha Brackett, Rene' Brown, Kim Carpenter, Taffie Cash, David Hall, Dawn Hamilton, Bobby Jones, Margie Kinder, Hallie Leverich, Kim Marchica, Shannon Meyer, Jennifer Mirenda, Michele Murrell, Jennifer Neuhard, Chris Odom, Jeff Paddon, Murielle Pamphile, Brandon Percy, Rick Rodriguez, Jason Rogers, Susan Schneider, Ashley Smith, Mona Smith, Charlene Thomas, Latoya Thomas, and Natalie Yacoub. A special recognition to Rene' Brown who won a Cocoa Beach Pier gift certificate for her contribution of over 22 volunteer hours to the Summit!
Special thanks to our Sponsors and Partners. Premier Sponsors: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex - DNC Parks & Resorts at KSC, Inc., Space Coast Office of Tourism, Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, Florida High Tech Corridor Council, United Space Alliance, BreitIdeas, Inc., Certified General Contractors, Inc., IMR Research Group, Inc., The Viera Company, Spherion Staffing, Florida Institute of Technology, Webster University, REDE Critique, Inc., Ron Jon's Surf Shop, Cocoa Beach Pier. Ambassador Sponsors: Architects in Association Rood & Zwick, Berman Hopkins Wright & LaHam CPAs, Boeing, Brevard Family of Housing, City of Titusville/Courtney Harris, Countrywide Funding Corp., Florida Power & Light, Health First Health Plans, Indian River Queen, Keiser University, Kinberg and Associates, Melbourne Palm Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Parrish Medical Center, TLC Engineering, University of Central Florida, Webster University, Wyle. Media Partners: Space Coast Business Media Group, LLC, FLORIDA TODAY, Brevard Business News, Space Coast Hot.
Check out pictures from Summit Events on SpaceCoastHot.com
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♦ Upcoming ypB Events
October 28th Executive Chat
Technological Research and Development Authority - 1050 W. NASA Blvd., Melbourne 32901
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Next in our series of executive chats is an evening with Chester Straub, executive director at the Technological Research and Development Authority. Come hear about Mr. Straub’s experience in economic development ranging from Battery Park City Authority in New York, to serving as the acting assistant secretary for economic development at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Free for members, $10 for non-ypB members, light hors d’oeuvres will be provided. CLICK HERE to register
October 30th Networking Social
Join us for our monthly networking event on Thursday, October 30th from 6:00 until 8:00PM at the King Center for the Performing Arts - 3865 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32935. You are encouraged to dress in costume for this event!
CLICK HERE for directions
Admission is free for ypB members and $10.00 for nonmembers. No need to RSVP - we look forward to welcoming you!
Admission is free for ypB members and $10.00 for nonmembers. No need to RSVP - we look forward to welcoming you!
If you weren’t able to make it to the recent “Fall for the Arts” event presented by the Brevard Cultural Alliance (BCA), premiering Brevard’s arts & cultural season, you missed a great time! Did you know that there are over 43 different cultural arts organizations in Brevard? 43…this number shocked me! As noted by Shellie Williams, Executive Director of BCA, “Brevard County is fortunate to have a renowned performing arts center, five community theatres, auditoriums, community centers and churches that host a wide variety of performances.”
BCA recently completed its 2008 Economic Contribution of Nonprofit Arts and Culture study. Here are some of the highlights from fiscal year 2007:
o The nonprofit arts and culture industry contributed over $42 million to Brevard’s economy and an additional $22 million was generated indirectly.
o The nonprofit arts and culture industry supports 624 full and part-time jobs. For every 3 of these jobs, 1 additional job is created elsewhere in the area.
o Approximately 1 million people attended Brevard cultural events and spent an average of $20.80 per event. 20% were tourists and spent an average of $38 per event.
o For every $1 of government support, the arts returned $20.80 in tax revenue.
o For every $1 of cultural tourism development funding, the arts give back $27 in related spending by tourists.
If you didn’t know about the breadth of cultural landscape in Brevard, I encourage you to experience what Brevard has to offer – museums and galleries, festivals, historical offerings, the literary arts, performing arts and more. Shellie said it best, “These groups are part of our past, enrich our lives today as the foundation of our quality of life, and with your support will enhance our community for generations to come.”
For information about our local arts and culture industry, go to www.artsbrevard.org.
Cheers!
Dawn Hamilton, ypB Chairman
CLICK HERE for information about upcoming events and activities of interest on the Space Coast, including opportunities to volunteer your time and talents for worthy causes.
