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Environment and Economy on the Space Coast: How Conservation Drives Business Growth

Kimberly Dickerson

Discover how the environment and economy on the Space Coast are closely connected. At the Greater Palm Bay Chamber’s August Monthly Luncheon, leaders from the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program and Brevard Zoo shared how conservation, clean water, and community partnerships are helping drive economic growth, attract businesses, and build a more sustainable future for Brevard County. Continue reading Environment and Economy on the Space Coast: How Conservation Drives Business Growth

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A wide-angle view of the Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce's July luncheon at the Azan Shriners Center. Attendees fill round banquet tables decorated with patriotic red, white, and blue centerpieces while listening to keynote speaker Chief Warrant Officer 5 Phyllis J. Wilson on stage. Large presentation screens flank the stage, and chamber sponsor banners line the room. The audience is focused on the presentation, highlighting a well-attended community and business event celebrating 250 Years of American Excellence.

Greater Palm Bay Chamber July 2026 Luncheon Recap | Phyllis Wilson’s Leadership Lessons

Kimberly Dickerson

Some speakers leave you with a list of accomplishments. Others leave you with a new way of looking at the world. At this month’s Greater Palm Bay Chamber luncheon, Chief Warrant Officer Five Phyllis Wilson, President of the Military Women’s … Continue reading What a Veteran Parking Space Can Teach Us About Leadership

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West Melbourne’s Growth: What Homeowners Should Know About the New Water Plant, Infrastructure Projects & the Future of the City

Kimberly Dickerson

West Melbourne is growing and with that growth comes major investments in the infrastructure residents depend on every day. At the launch meeting for the West Melbourne Area Council, a program of the Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce, city … Continue reading West Melbourne’s Growth: What Homeowners Should Know About the New Water Plant, Infrastructure Projects & the Future of the City

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From Crockpot to Community: How One Woman’s Mission Transformed a Neighborhood

Kimberly Dickerson

In a neighborhood once clouded by fear and neglect, transformation began not with a building or a board meeting, but with a crockpot. One woman took it upon herself to show up, feed the kids, and simply be present. What began as a small act of love and nourishment soon became a movement—a safe space. And over time, it grew into a thriving community organization now known as Neighborhood Brevard. Today, this once-forgotten area pulses with life, thanks to the visionary leadership of its founder and the unwavering efforts of a dedicated team and local partners. A Safe Space Rooted … Continue reading From Crockpot to Community: How One Woman’s Mission Transformed a Neighborhood