Monthly Membership Luncheon
Keynote Speaker: Lynda L. Weatherman
Topic of Presentation: local economy update on emerging trends, broader macroeconomic trends in the U.S. & Florida economies
Luncheon Sponsor: Florida Today
Lynda L. Weatherman is the president & CEO of the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast. She administers all operations and provides strategic direction to an organization responsible for a $2 million budget within a 1,557 square mile area that is the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville MSA.
In this role, she is responsible for the attraction of new business and investment and retention of existing industry throughout the Space Coast. Ms. Weatherman’s role also includes influencing change on government laws and regulations affecting economic development, promoting the Space Coast to encourage new investment, assisting industry in new market entry, supporting efforts of Space Coast military installations, and relaying new programs and procedures to assist manufacturing and high tech companies.
Ms. Weatherman, a Florida native, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences/Education from the University of South Florida and a Masters in Economic Development from the University of Southern Mississippi. Her work in economic development resulted in winning a Rotarian Fellowship to the University of Hong Kong where, in 1990, she completed a second Masters degree in International and Urban Planning. While beginning her career as a teacher, Ms. Weatherman has held leadership posts with the Florida Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, and Marion County Economic Development Agency. She has served in her current role with the EDC of Florida’s Space Coast since 1994.
The luncheon takes place at Life Care Center of Palm Bay, 175 Villa Nueva Ave. NE(off Malabar Rd.) in Palm Bay from 11:30am-1:00pm. Enjoy lunch while networking with friends, new members, local businesses and city officials. The cost is $20 for members that pre-register and $25 for non-members or unregistered members. This is a our premier networking event, so invite a colleague bring your business cards.
Preregistration and online payment is strongly encouraged. You can register online at www.greaterpalmbaychamber.com or call the chamber office at 321-951-9998 if you need your login and password.
PLEASE NOTE: Online registration closes Tuesday, May 6th at 5PM. Please contact us 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel as we lock in and pay for meals based on registrations.
To RVSP:
1. Visit www.greaterpalmbaychamber.com
2. Click directly on the EVENT CALENDAR tab
3. Scroll to the event you would like to attend and click REGISTER ONLINE
Date and Time
Wednesday May 7, 2014
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
Location
Fees/Admission
Contact Information
Cynthia Dale 321-951-9998
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