JAN 18: BREVARD WORKFORCE HONORED WITH BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD AT PALM BAY CHAMBER’S ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA-Brevard Workforce, the area authority on workforce development, was recognized on Friday night at The Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce’s 2013 Board of Directors Installation Dinner and Awards Banquet.

Denise Beasley, Director of Communications, represented Brevard Workforce in accepting one of the evenings’ awards: The award for Large Business of the Year along with a special Congressional Certificate from U.S. Congressman Bill Posey.

“Community partnerships are critical to our success,” stated Beasley. “The Palm Bay Chamber and its members support our mission to serve Brevard’s businesses and jobseekers with the employment needs they deserve.”

In addition, the Chamber recognized the 2012 board of directors and installed of the 2013 Board of Directors.

The event was held at Capt’n Hiram’s Resort where guests learned more about Eastern Florida State College’s new name: Eastern Florida State College and their approval to offer four-year bachelor degrees from the college’s Vice President, Academic Affairs & Chief Learning Officer,  Linda Miedema, Ph.D.

“Lisa Rice, President of Brevard Workforce, is continually   seeking new programs and benefits for their clients and other organizations within the county to help reach those who need their services, “remarked Victoria Northrup, President of the Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce.  “This past year the organization developed and rolled out a Chamber-driven program that was a win-win for all parties resulting in a   record number of new clients and financial rewards for their partners.”

The Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce, formed in 1989, has   more than 900 active, courtesy and prospective members and is accredited with the US Chamber of Commerce with a four-star ranking, a distinguished honor bestowed to select Chambers.  For more information, visit: www.greaterpalmbaychamber.com.