2020 Who's Who Magazine for WEB

WHO’S WHO2020
IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BUSINESS

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GUIDE TO
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

VERO BEACH | INDIAN RIVER SHORES | ORCHID | SEBASTIAN | FELLSMERE

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Nancy MarquezEnglish-Spanish
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BROKER ASSOCIATE
772-559-7282

[email protected]

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SorensenRealEstate.com

Based on information obtained from the Multiple Listing Service of the REALTORS® Association of Indian River County, for all property types, in Indian River County, for the period of 01/01/2018- 12/31/2018 as reported to the MLS as 1
of 10:38 AM on 02/11/2019. Graph reflects data for top 5 brokers participating in the MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the Association may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
If your property is currently listed with another broker, please disregard this offer. It is not our intent to solicit the offerings of another broker.

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Directory & Quality of Life Guide is designed without written permission from the publisher 32
and produced by Adams Media Group for the and the Chamber. 38
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(the Chamber). All information in this guide is The IRCCC does not endorse any person or entity 46
believed to be correct at the time publication. for any service they/it may provide to the public. 56
The Publisher assumes no responsibility for any Anyone using the IRCCC website or other materials 66
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contains reprinted information obtained of the person or entity and the services they/it may
with permission from: the Chamber, popular provide. Nor does IRCCC investigate or research
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Statistical Abstract, University of Florida and be a member or advertise through our website or
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WELCOME TO INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 2019-2020

Exhibition Season

FROM OUR PRESIDENT

ABOUT THE IRC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986), Ranchos Church, No. II, NM, (detail), 1929, Oil on canvas, 24 1/8 x 36 1/8 inches, The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC, Acquired 1930
2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PROGRAMS & SERVICES 10.19.19 - 1.12.20
CHAMBER COMMUNICATIONS L’Affichomania: The Passion for
BENEFITS & BUSINESS TOOLS French Posters

L’Affichomania: The Passion for French Posters was organized by The Richard H. Driehaus
Museum and is toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC

2.1.20 - 5.31.20
From Homer to Hopper:
American Art from The Phillips
Collection, Washington DC

3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL
772.231.0707 | www.vbmuseum.org

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES all Gave ... Some
LIVING IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY Some... Gave all
BUSINESS & THE ECONOMY
EDUCATION veteranS CounCil of indian river County
HEALTHCARE
WHAT NEWCOMERS NEED TO KNOW The 2018 American Community Survey, reports 14,945 veterans
DIRECTORY living in Indian River County with 5.3% living below the poverty level.
National data reflects that over 20 veterans commit suicide per day.

The Veterans Council of Indian River County provides
necessary support for veterans through our many programs
such as:
• The VETERANS HELPING VETERANS program - provides

basic home improvements for veterans who cannot
afford or are physically unable to complete the work.
• The UPWARD AMERICAN VETERANS program provides
support to qualfied honorable discharged US veterans
and their families.
• TRANSPORTATIONSERVICESforVeterans- transporting
hundreds of veterans and their aides monthly to
medical appointments locally and to the West Palm
Beach VA Hospital.
• And more...

For veterans in need of services, please call (772) 410-5820
To find out more about the Veterans Council of
IRC or to make a donation in support of veterans
programs, visit www.HelpIRCVets.org or mail your
check to the Veterans Council of Indian River County,
PO Box 1354, Vero Beach, FL 32961

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We are leaders in dropless cataract surgery,
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WELCOME TO

INDIAN
RIVER
COUNTY

Situated on Florida’s east coast, Indian River County has a friendly, unpretentious
atmosphere. Centrally located 70 miles south of the Kennedy Space Center and 135 miles
north of Miami, our 543 square miles contain beautiful beaches, groves of renowned Indian
River citrus, immaculate oceanfront estates, and riverfront communities.
This unique setting, combined with a burgeoning retail and tourism industry, plus a dynamic
business community, continues to attract national and international attention.
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Approximately 155,000 people reside in Indian River County, enjoying a
climate moderated by the warm tropical waters of the Gulf Stream. Balmy
winters combine with the summer’s fresh ocean breezes to keep the average
temperature a delicious 74 degrees, allowing residents to swim, golf, and play
tennis all year long. In addition, the 26 miles of unspoiled beaches, the serene waterscapes
of the Sebastian and Indian Rivers, and miles of pristine woodlands and fields provide an
endless array of recreational adventures. Free from urban sprawl and congestion, Indian
River County offers the ideal setting for living life to its fullest.

While agriculture and tourism play an essential role in our economy, there is an increasing
number of firms in the health care and information technology industries, along with light
manufacturing and service sector jobs. Relatively low labor costs, inexpensive building sites,
and the absence of state income tax continue to attract industry. Our workforce of semi-skilled
and trained technical workers points to a community that is productive and business-friendly.

Quality education is an essential factor in measuring a community’s commitment. The
Indian River County public school system gets high marks for utilizing innovative
curriculums along with traditional teaching methods and exciting multimedia capabilities
to challenge and stimulate students’ imaginations.

Y COMPANY NAME INDUSTRY NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

TOTAL F.T. P.T. SEASONAL

2019 IRC Top Employers School District of Indian River County Government 2 ,1 2 1 2 ,1 2 1 0 0
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital Health Care
*Per Diem/ Temporary 2,027 1,543 97 387*
Indian River County Government
1,521 1,415 89 17
(Includes Constitutional Offices) Food/ Beverage
Manufacturer 1,380 - --
Publix Supermarkets Retail 1,000 1,000 00
Piper Aircraft, Inc. Healthcare 806 518 288 0
Wal-Mart Residential/ Resort 595 457 138 0
Sebastian River Medical Center** Retirement 589 29 289
John’s Island Healthcare 486 271 235 0
Indian River Estates Government 484 251 211 0
Visiting Nurse Association Distribution 380 273 12 50
City of Vero Beach Independent School 378 318 00
CVS Warehouse/ Distribution Resort Hotel 290 378 15 150
St. Edwards School Flight Instruction 279 125 --
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort Agriculture/ Arugula 250 66 0
Flight Safety International Government 230 - --
B&W Quality Growers Restaurant/ Resort 182 184 31 20
City of Sebastian Hotel 74 0
Capt. Hiram’s Restaurant & Resort* Housing/ Developer 174 - 60
Vero Beach Hotel & Spa 135 131 18 35
Grand Harbor Management 125 100
129 **denotes 2017 figures
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WELCOME TO INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

ESTABLISHED IN 1925, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY IS COMPROMISED OF FIVE INCORPORATED
MUNICIPALITIES, EACH GOVERNED BY FIVE ELECTED MEMBERS REPRESENTING EACH OF
THE COUNTY’S FIVE DISTRICTS:

VERO BEACH SEBASTIAN

Vero Beach is the county seat with a population of 16,708 people Sebastian, north of Vero Beach, is the largest municipality
and a council-manager form of government. Incorporated in with a population of 25,168. Residents here enjoy a warm,
1910, Vero Beach was a rail stop along the Florida East Coast friendly hometown atmosphere. Starting off as a fishing village,
Railroad. Since those early days, the city has become the center Sebastian is now focused on a growing tourism industry where
for Indian River County’s flourishing economic and cultural visitors and residents enjoy boating, swimming, fishing, surfing,
growth. Picturesque residential communities, planned open and many other water-oriented activities. Sebastian is the home
space for community outings, along with unspoiled beaches and of Pelican Island Wildlife Refuge. The refuge holds a unique
breathtaking landscapes, have contributed to the popularity of place in American history because, on March 14, 1903, President
Vero Beach as a destination and a place to call home. Theodore Roosevelt designated it as the Nation’s first National
Wildlife Refuge to protect brown pelicans and other native
INDIAN RIVER birds nesting on the island. This was the first time the federal
SHORES & ORCHID government set aside land for the sake of wildlife. Sebastian is
run by a council-manager form of government.
Indian River Shores and Orchid are residential communities,
both incorporated and both with a council-manager form of
government. Indian River Shores is home to approximately
4,700 year-round residents, with that figure doubling during
the winter months. Orchid is a golf and beach community on
the barrier island north of Vero Beach. There, residents enjoy
pristine beaches, spectacular ocean vistas, and golf courses
around the luxury home sites.

FELLSMERE

Fellsmere, the most rural incorporated town in Indian River
County, is located in the northwestern part of the county with
a population of 5,611. Sugar had been the primary industry for
this agricultural community, but in recent years the emphasis
has shifted to citrus and cattle. Fellsmere is proud to be the
host of the famous Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival, held in January.
Fellsmere Day is held in April with a parade and a variety of
family-oriented activities.

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FROM OUR PRESIDENT

“Together, our Chamber of Commerce staff strives to make a
difference in the business community.

We accomplish this through awareness of member and community
needs, positive attitude and leadership, and the implementation
and communication of effective business solutions.”

STAFF MISSION STATEMENT

Looking back on my first year, support has been wonderful, and we exceptional service and value to
I thought of three words plan on continuing this program into our members. Our award-winning
that best describe the year in the future. organization is built upon the
review – Community, Celebrations, strength of our professional staff,
and Change. My final word is change. Any volunteers, and members, and we
management change is going to continue to grow our outstanding
I have found our members and create change within and outside membership.
all the representatives within the organization. This past year
the organization to be friendly, we implemented a new website We are proud to present our 2020
understanding, and engaging. 2019 that provides direct access to our Who’s Who In Indian River County
has been a year of creating new member’s account, allows online Business Directory and Quality
relationships, renewing sustained reservations to events, and has of Life Guide. We look forward to
relationships, and continuing the streamlined our accounting and serving our members as the voice of
Chamber’s commitment to the bookkeeping side. These changes the business community for many
community within Indian have provided members with the ease years to come. Please let us know how
River County. of access that they asked for and the we can help you.
immediate answers that we needed.
The Indian River County Chamber All of this change will provide the Dori Stone, President
of Commerce was pleased to be part best service to our members and the Indian River County
of the City of Vero Beach Centennial community. Chamber of Commerce
Celebration during all of 2019.
Our exceptional team provided The three words that I used to
social media support, community describe the past year certainly apply
coordination, and even a special as we move forward. We continue
birthday event honoring the history working to build consensus on vital
of business in the city. community issues and to focus
on advocacy for a robust economy
The Chamber also celebrated the while creating positive change that
first-ever Youth Leaders class. We benefits our community. We will
hosted fifteen bright young people continue to celebrate our members,
for a week to introduce them to the our organization, and our community
many facets of their community. It’s as we move forward, and, finally, we
clear to see that we have talented and will commit to change as needed to
creative leaders in the making. Public ensure that we continue to provide

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ABOUT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

On the evening of March 10, 1922, a group of individuals met in the Vero Beach City
Council chambers to establish the Chamber of Commerce. According to newspaper
stories written for the Vero Press, in September of that same year, thirty Chamber
members gathered for dinner to mark the first six-month anniversary of the Chamber. Following
dinner and cigars, the group began their plans for the first publicity piece to promote our area.

Today, we continue to promote our area to businesses, visitors, and retirees. We provide our members
and the community with valuable and timely information and services to keep our county competitive.

The Chamber’s success symbolizes how volunteer efforts can make a difference and enhance a
community. It is a credit to our many dedicated Chamber leaders and volunteers who help implement our
programs through their work on Chamber committees and task forces. Our thanks to the hundreds
of businesses that comprise our membership. It could not be done without you!

MISSION VISION CONTACT

TO ENHANCE AND PRESERVE THE THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CHAMBER OF PO BOX 2947
ECONOMIC WELL-BEING AND QUALITY OF COMMERCE IS A COUNTY-WIDE BUSINESS VERO BEACH, FL 32961
LIFE OF ALL CITIZENS IN INDIAN RIVER ORGANIZATION WORKING TO REPRESENT
COUNTY THROUGH THE EXECUTION OF ITS MEMBERSHIP AND TO PROVIDE T: 772.567.3491
LEADERSHIP FOR POSITIVE ECONOMIC F: 772.778.3181
OUR MISSION. [email protected]
GROWTH AND CHANGE. www.indianriverchamber.com

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2020 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ross Cotherman Mike Kissner Donna D’Alfonso Carrie Adams Jennifer Bates
CHAIRMAN VICE-CHAIRMAN TREASURER NEW VISION EYE CENTER HOLIDAY INN

REHMANN ROBSON BLOCK & SCARPA HR DYANMICS & SUITES OCEANSIDE

Denise Boehning Lonnie Blake Charles Croom Karen Diegl Jim Funk
TRUSTED INSURANCE TD BANK CROOM CONSTRUCTION SENIOR RESOURCE PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.

PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION

Bart Gaetjens Tim Girard Linda Schlitt-Gonzalez Brian Holmes MELODY IPOLITO
FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT GIRARD EQUIPMENT COLDWELL BANKER PARADISE EDWARD JONES GRALL LAW GROUP

ED SCHLITT REALTORS

Katha Kissman Paul Lytle Casey Lunceford Jon Moses Robert Paugh
HARBOR BRANCH FULLY PROMOTED INDIAN RIVER STATE RIVERSIDE THEATRE BILL BRYANT & ASSOCIATES

OCEANOGRAPHIC COLLEGE

INSTITUTE FOUNDATION

William Penney Cheryl Roseland Gregory Rosencrance M.D. Jeff Schlitt Sophie Bentham-Wood
MARINE BANK COUNTRYSIDE CITRUS CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER SCHLITT SERVICES VERO BEACH

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES

PROGRAMS

ECONOMIC TOURISM
DEVELOPMENT PROMOTION

The Economic Leadership Alliance (ELA) offers businesses The Chamber is the county’s designated agency for tourism
and individuals an opportunity to invest private dollars in promotion. We focus on the attraction of quality, overnight
our county economic diversification efforts. ELA funds are visitors along with niche markets such as culture, destination
combined with county general funds and in-kind services to weddings and reunions, sports, ECO and small group meetings.
recruit, expand and retain industry in Indian River County. This tourism function is funded by the county bed tax as well
as in-kind contributions from the Chamber, visitor industry
As a founder of Florida’s Research Coast Economic Development businesses, and dozens of volunteers.
Coalition, we are actively involved in promoting the entire region
through our partnerships with Martin and St. Lucie counties SHOP
along with the President/CEO of CareerSource Research Coast. LOCAL
Each year, our Industry Appreciation Awards recognize local
industries and employers and architectural accomplishments. The Chamber promotes local businesses and believes shopping
locally is important to retain our community distinctiveness,
Our Manufacturing Boot Camp program, launched in Spring quality of life, create and retain jobs, and support the businesses
2019, provides an opportunity for high school seniors to explore that support our community.
alternative career paths within the manufacturing sector.

As the designated county agency for economic development, the Chamber provides leadership and
resources to encourage a healthy local economy through the attraction, expansion, and retention
of industry. We work in cooperation with the county’s government leadership and Economic
Development Council and at a state level with Enterprise Florida.

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES

/ SERVICES

GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP
ISSUES PROGRAM

Through a representative group of members, the Chamber Leadership Indian River County is a community leadership
monitors local, state, and federal legislation and also studies, program offered by the Chamber. The 7-session training
recommends and communicates Chamber positions on pending program brings together a diverse cross-section of our county’s
legislation affecting the business community to appropriate residents for a hands-on, multi-disciplinary study of Indian River
government officials and proposed legislation when needed. County. Participants gain insight into our county’s infrastructure,
They host public forums to educate voters and legislative natural resources, local governments, and current issues. The
luncheons to meet with local elected officials throughout the program prepares participants for active involvement in public
year to discuss specific items. and private sectors, and civic responsibility for a better informed
and vigorous leadership with an understanding of county needs
VISITOR/NEWCOMER - now and in the future. Over 250 community leaders have
INFORMATION graduated from the program since 2006.

Tourists and newcomers from around the world receive AMBASSADORS
information from the Chamber about visiting and living in
Indian River County. For the new resident, the Chamber offers The Ambassadors are a group of Chamber members who serve
a comprehensive package of information for newcomers as welcome agents for new members at Chamber functions.
that includes a variety of area guides, service listings, and Ambassadors serve as official emcees at Chamber networking
much more. events such as Business Network Breakfast, Business After
Hours, ribbon cuttings and groundbreaking events.

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CHAMBER
COMMUNICATIONS

ACTION ALERT
PROGRAM

The Chamber “Action Alert” program
immediately warns community leaders and

business people of an urgent threat from
robberies and other business crimes. The effort,

organized by the Chamber, is a partnership of
the Chamber and local law
enforcement agencies.

THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF

WHO’S WHO GUIDE/ WEBSITES
DIRECTORY
These featured websites are valuable resources
The Who’s Who in Indian River County for members, local residents, tourists, and
Business Directory & Quality of Life Guide business in the process of relocating:

serves as an important reference tool for MAIN www.indianriverchamber.com
businesses and residents alike. The Directory
is published annually and provides free listings ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT www.indianrivered.com

for Chamber members. The Quality of Life PROPERTY SEARCH www.indianriversites.com
Guide section provides demographic and other
important community information on selected TOURISM www.visitindianrivercounty.com

area services. WEDDING RESOURCES www.comediscoverlove.com

CONTACT The sites provide information and
demographics, feature members of the
T: 772.567.3491 Chamber, and provide direct links to their
F: 772.778.3181 own websites, and maps to their places of
[email protected] business. Through the IRC chamber website,
www.indianriverchamber.com the Chamber receives and replies to thousands
of domestic and international inquiries and
requests each year. The Chamber website also
offers a community “Calendar of Events.”

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CHAMBER COMMUNICATIONS

ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT

Our economic development collateral material CHAMBER NEWS
is distributed to prospective businesses via
The Chamber takes pride in providing
business card-sized thumb drives. The device members factual information about issues of
includes a Community Profile, which summarizes concern to the business community. Chamber
members receive the Chamber’s e-Newsletter
the benefits of locating a business in Indian each Monday with member updates and
River County, and a synopsis of our cultural business-related community news. These
amenities. Profiles of each of the county’s five publications are emailed to our members and
targeted industries are also uploaded onto the community leaders. During times of disaster,
device, providing a snapshot of each industry, updates are published frequently to provide the
including local businesses represented within the links that members need to bring them factual
given industry. The information provides a well- recovery information.
rounded overview of our business environment.
MANUFACTURER’S
The economic development website: DIRECTORY
indianrivered.com, provides direct links to our
private investors’ websites, our resource partners, This directory is a comprehensive list of all
companies that qualify as a manufacturer under
and governmental agencies, plus information the North American Industry Classification
on state and local incentives, a list of our major System (NAICS). It provides an address,
phone number, primary product, number
employers, and a cost-of-living calculator. of employees, a key contact name for each
business, and a website address.
Our property search website:
indianriversites.com offers detailed information

on available buildings and build-to-suit sites,
plus a host of the demographic, workforce, and

business intelligence data.

The Florida Virtual Entrepreneur Center website:
flvec.com/indianriver, provides a wealth of local,

state, and federal resources for small business
start-ups and those who are ready to grow their

business or launch into the next phase. It also
features local entrepreneurs who share their

start-up stories as a way to help or mentor others.

SPEAKERS

Chamber representatives are always available
to speak to local organizations and civic groups

about topics such as Chamber programs and
services, economic development, tourism
promotion, and the general operations of
the Chamber.

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With over thirty years of experience in the insurance industry,
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provides the coverage options sought by her clients. Access to appropriate
carriers and coverages enables the team at Trusted Insurance Professionals

to assist their clients with growth and success in their personal lives and
businesses while limiting their exposure.

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Jackie is deeply invested in the community at large
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BENEFITS AND BUSINESS T OOLS

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

The Chamber sponsors dozens of programs and events to help members build strong business relationships. Networking
with other members is an effective way of generating new clients and business leads. The following events are open to
the entire membership:

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS LEADS GROUPS

Business After Hours wis a great resource for making Chamber Leads Groups provide opportunities for
business connections! This monthly event is the perfect members to connect with other businesses within the
opportunity for networking with a variety of industries community to build relationships and generate referrals.
in a relaxed, social atmosphere. The event is held on Meetings are held weekly.
the fourth Thursday of each month at different member
business locations. ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONALS NETWORK (EPN)

BUSINESS AT BREAKFAST EPN is focused on professionals who are 40+. The
Chamber’s Established Professionals Network addresses
This monthly Chamber networking event provides personal and professional issues for those over 40 and
relevant information about local businesses, a way to tackles continued developmental keys to success.
connect with other business leaders, and a hot breakfast
- all before 9 am. Each Business at Breakfast presents an YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK (YPN)
opportunity to introduce yourself and your business at
your table during breakfast. YPN offers monthly programs and events designed to give
young leaders the opportunity to exchange ideas, grow
professionally, and share common interests. YPN events
are attended by emerging leaders ages 21 to 39 years old.

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS

Designed for both large and small businesses, Chamber-sponsored seminars provide members with opportunities for
continued education and awareness. Seminars are led by recognized speakers, educators and members of the Chamber.

MEMBERSHIP DECALS

Available to all members, the Chamber membership decal is displayed in front doors or windows to acknowledge business
affiliation with the Chamber. The decal is also available for company fleets. The display of this membership decal demon-
strates a favorable association with clients and customers.

SPONSORSHIPS

The Chamber hosts dozens of events each year that generate the attention of members, the media, and the general
public. Sponsorship opportunities enable companies to increase visibility and enhance their image while demonstrating
their support of the Chamber. Among sponsorship opportunities are Business After Hours, Business Network Breakfast,
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BENEFITS & BUSINESS TOOLS

MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

The Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Dinner brings members information about the plans and
goals for the upcoming year. It provides an opportunity to introduce new Chamber leadership and recognize
outstanding contributions made by Chamber members. Our General Membership Meetings may feature business
speakers, educators or area legislators addressing timely business issues or areas of interest to the community.

The Annual Industry Appreciation Awards Luncheon recognizes the best in architectural enhancements for new and
renovated construction projects. Local manufacturers, entrepreneurs, minority-owned businesses and other community
minded companies are also recognized.

The Annual Tourism Luncheon provides relevant information to tourism industry representatives and recognizes the
“Tourism Industry Volunteer of the Year.”

MAILING LABELS

Members can purchase the Chamber membership list on peel and stick labels which may be pre-sorted
alphabetically or by zip code. Labels can be ordered for the entire list of members or by designated classifications for
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE TEAMS BUSINESS RELOCATION

The Chamber will assemble a Business Assistance Team, For businesses or employees relocating to Indian River
tailored to your business needs. Whether you have a new County, the Chamber provides hands-on assistance to
business, or you’re expanding or relocating to Indian familiarize them with real estate, services, schools, the
River County, our team of professionals can assist in medical community, local government agencies, community
streamlining the entire permitting process. Working organizations, recreation, and cultural opportunities.
with our resource partners, assistance is also available in
hiring and training new employees. ACCRA COST OF LIVING INDEX

CERTIFICATION OF ORIGIN AND NOTARY The Chamber participates in the ACCRA cost of living
survey which compares tahe costs of a variety of items
Companies exporting goods may obtain their document among 300 communities nationwide. A cost of living
certification at the Chamber. The Chamber offers free calculator, offering comparisons between participating
Notary services to members. cities, is available on the business assistance page of the
economic development website: www.indianrivered.com

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LIVING IN

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

ENJOY AND EXPLORE FLORIDA’S PERFECT HIDEAWAY

M any new and existing The Indian River County library The Environmental Learning
single-family homes, system is the envy of many larger Center sets the tone for Indian
town homes and regions. The system provides River County’s care and concern
condominiums are not only extensive volumes for for the environment with hands-
available. For those seeking research and enjoyment but on experiences and fascinating
the finest in luxury, there are also incorporates the latest in natural hammocks and displays.
spacious villas, homes and palatial multimedia equipment, computer In addition, there are live theater
estates, some reaching well into stations, and electronic data performances at the accredited
the multi-million-dollar range. retrieval. The staff of city and professional Riverside Theatre,
county public agencies stand Riverside Children’s Theatre, and
Many communities look out over ready to offer friendly support the Vero Beach Theatre Guild. Enjoy
golf course fairways, expansive and assistance to help with engaging walking tours of McKee
woodlands, and meadows, or have regulation and service issues. Botanical Garden and the Oslo
breathtaking ocean or river views. Riverfront Conservation Area. National
Long-standing city residences Swimming and surfing, boating, and international exhibitions at the
offer a relaxed hometown paddleboarding, deep-sea fishing, accredited Vero Beach Museum of Art
atmosphere perfect for those kayaking, air boating, scuba diving, will pique your imagination.
tropical evening strolls. Typically, and sky diving are just a few of the
one can expect a 30-minute wide range of exciting recreational The Indian River Citrus Museum,
commute or less to work while opportunities awaiting you in in the Heritage Center, tells the
shopping; cultural and recreational Indian River County. There are story and preserves the artifacts,
activities are only minutes away. many challenging golf courses, photographs, and memorabilia of area
some open to the public, for every citrus pioneers. Visit the Indian River
Public services here, including level of play and convenient for Historical Society in Vero Beach to
professional fire, police, and every community. learn about the many historical sites
emergency medical teams, are throughout the county that can make
strategically located throughout In addition, there are tennis and for a very rewarding outing. At the
Indian River County to provide pickle-ball courts, hiking and end of the day, there are countless
a rapid response system should biking trails, riverside camping and restaurants from which to choose
you need them. Our Emergency seaside picnic facilities available that suit any taste, and for the young-
Management Operations Center is for year-round, outdoor enjoyment. at-heart, there are entertaining
state-of-the-art. nightspots to cap off the evening.

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Serving Our Community

Meals On Wheels Transportation

Alleviates isolation and hunger with Community Coach:
hot, nutritious meals and wellness visits. Pre-arranged transportation for
eligible riders throughout the county
Adult Enrichment & Respite
GoLine:
Provides seniors and their caregivers with Public, no-fare transportation for
daily socialization and recreation programs,
including specialized support for those with all visitors and residents.

physical and cognitive health challenges. The Public Guardian Program

Senior Supportive Services Provides legal and professional guardianship
services that protect and exercise the legal
Promotes independence by assisting seniors, rights of adults who lack the capacity to make
caregivers, and out-of-town families
decisions and care for themselves
in the selection of appropriate health, wellness
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Business and
the Economy

Indian River County’s population, which
has grown steadily to 155,600, is supported
by an economy based primarily on tourism,
light industry, and agriculture. Services
account for the majority of the county’s
employment, followed by healthcare, trade
and transportation, retail, government,
and construction.

I n Indian River County, A diverse workforce in the county College (IRSC), a fully accredited and
the largest percentage of ranges from semi-skilled to trained nationally recognized institution, is
acres remains undeveloped technicians. A close relationship is committed to supplying qualified,
or preserved. The county maintained between the business responsible employees. The college
is the center of the world-famous community and the schools. offers on-site customized training
Indian River Citrus District. programs that help provide timely
Through the Treasure Coast solutions for the local industry.
The county appeals to business Technical College, the public school
executives for several reasons. system provides students with Indian River County’s convenient
Building sites are relatively experience in basic workplace skills location, centered halfway between
inexpensive compared with Florida’s that are in tune with the needs of Miami and Jacksonville, and situated
larger metropolitan and industrial area businesses. Indian River State directly across the state from Tampa,
centers. Site-selection executives
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at every developed commercial
site and many undeveloped sites.
Natural gas is also available
throughout the county. The latest
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The retail industry is thriving in communities, largely because the tourists selection and identifying resources, trade
Indian River County. Millions of are centered in a variety of “pockets.” leads and referrals. We facilitate round-
square feet of retail exist along Oceanfront facilities continue to be the table discussion groups, seminars, topic-
various county corridors including major tourist draw, and the fishing village focused meetings, and Community Leader
State Route 60 and U.S. Hwy. 1. The ambiance of Sebastian is very popular. opportunities.
communities of Vero Beach, Sebastian,
and Fellsmere also offer retail districts The Indian River County Chamber of The Chamber is an active partner and
with many boutiques and specialty shops. Commerce has a trained, professional co-founder of Florida’s Research Coast
staff to help local businesses. We offer a Economic Development Coalition, a regional
The county is known for its charming, wide range of services to provide busy collaboration to bring high-skill, high-wage
independently owned shops that continue business executives assistance with site jobs to the area.
to thrive along the barrier island and on the
mainland. Tourism is big business in Indian
River County, but it remains free of the
congestion often found in other oceanfront

is a definite plus for businesses and
traveling executives.

We are within three hours of 90
percent of Florida’s population.
Two industrial parks, conveniently
located at the I-95 and State
Road 60 crossroads, offer great
possibilities for distribution purposes.

Labor costs in Indian River County
are relatively low. Programs such as
property tax exemption, the Local
Jobs Grant program, and sales tax
exemptions for manufacturers are
other reasons to look at Indian River
County as a great business location.
No state income tax in Florida and
a low crime rate offer additional
incentives.

SHOPS & BUSINESSES LOCATED ON BOTH
THE MAINLAND AND BEACHES CATCH THE

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EDUCATION
A COURTYARD VIEW OF VERO BEACH HIGH
SC H OOL’S CA M P U S IN VERO BEACH

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

www.indianrivercountyschools.org

Our public school students attend twenty-seven schools. There are thirteen elementary schools, three of which are magnet schools, four middle
schools (grades 6 - 8), two comprehensive senior high schools (grades 9 - 12), a charter high school, a charter junior high, and three charter
elementary schools.

In addition, there is a special-needs school for exceptional children, one alternative school for grades 6 - 12, and the Treasure Coast Technical
College that serves students 16 years of age and older and includes general (GED) and adult basic education, postsecondary career/technical
education, and lifelong learning. The TCCAE serves thousands of students in the community. The system has over 1,109 certified teachers, ensuring
an excellent student-faculty ratio.

Vero Beach High School and Sebastian River High School offer extensive academic and career/technical programs. Career programs include
accounting, biotechnology, commercial photography, technology, digital design, business supervision, building construction, health science,
culinary arts, new media technology, auto technology, welding, and drafting. Many of these programs offer students a state/national certification
upon completion. The academic programs offer Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Dual Enrollment, and honor classes.

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REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Each child who resides in this state who will have attained the age of 4 years of 6 years on or before September 1 of the school year and who has been
on or before September 1st of the school year is eligible for the Voluntary enrolled in a public school, or who has attained the age of 6 years on or
Pre-kindergarten Education Program during either that school year or the before September 1 and has satisfactorily completed the requirements
following school year. For kindergarten, children who will have attained the for kindergarten in a private school from which the district school board
age of 5 years on or before September 1 of the school year are eligible accepts transfer of academic credit or who otherwise meets the criteria for
for admission to public kindergartens during that school year under rules admission or transfer in a manner similar to that applicable to other grades,
adopted by the district school board. Any child who has attained the age shall progress according to the district’s student progression plan.

CHILDREN ENTERING THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:

1 2 3

Certified Birth Certificate Social Security Number Proof of Address

(not required) eg. utility statement, cable or phone bill, etc.)

4 5

Physicals Immunizations

Any student entering Florida schools for the first time must Immunizations must be turned in to the school health room on
present a School Entry Health Exam (Florida State Form DH 3040) the required State of Florida’s DH 680 form. No other forms are
performed within the last 12 months prior to the first day of school. acceptable. See immunization requirements below:

Physicals and immunizations are offered by your local pediatrician/ KINDERGARTEN - 12TH GRADE
healthcare provider, by your local Department of Health, or
community clinics. For additional immunization information go to: · 5 doses (DTP) Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
· 4 doses of Polio vaccine
http://www.cdfc.gov/vaccines/index.html · 3 doses Hepatitis B vaccine series (or alternate 2 dose series)
· 2 doses (MMR) Measles, Mumps, Rubella
· 2 doses Varicella (required for K through 8th grade)
· 1 dose Varicella (required 9th through 12th grade)

7TH - 12TH GRADE

Must have a Tdap before entering 7th grade):
· 1 dose (Tdap) Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (7th through 12th)

Please be aware per Florida Statue, 1003.22, “ prior to admittance
to or attendance in a public or private school, grades kindergarten
through 12, or any other initial entrance into a Florida public or
private school, each child present or have on file with the school
a certification of immunization..”. “An authorized school official
issues a temporary exemption, for up to 30 school days, to permit
a student who transfers into a new county to attend class until
his or her records can be obtained. Children and youths who are
experiencing homelessness and children who are known to the
department, as defined in s. 39.0016, shall be given a temporary
exemption for 30 school days.” This Florida Statue also states,
“The parents of any child admitted to or in attendance at a Florida
public or private schools, grades prekindergarten through 12, are
responsible for assuring that the child is in compliance with the
provisions of this section.”

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EDUCATION

CHARTER, PRIVATE, & PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS

For students and parents interested in private and parochial school opportunities in grades K-12, Indian River County has several
outstanding choices.

INDIAN RIVER CHARTER SAINT EDWARD’S
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL
772.567.6600 • www.irchs.org 772.231.4136 • www.steds.org

Indian River Charter High School (IRCHS) is a public school of Saint Edward’s School in Vero Beach is the leading Pre-K
choice and is dedicated to preparing students for success in post- through grade 12 college preparatory school on the Treasure
secondary education while guiding them in the development of Coast of Florida. Founded in 1965, Saint Edward’s School is
their personal character and cultural awareness. IRCHS offers committed to educational excellence and has an impressive
students flexible individualized scheduling, an open campus college preparatory record as proven by the highest test scores
with a positive and healthy campus culture, and a full range in a 4-county region. This community of teachers and learners
of Honors, Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment classes. promotes an environment of advocacy, challenges the whole
IRCHS’s unique integrated curriculum provides students with the student, cultivates moral courage and spiritual growth and
opportunity to study core class material not only in its present- inspires a lifelong passion for learning.
day context but also from a common historical period. IRCHS
is also home to a Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) campus. GLENDALE CHRISTIAN
The VAPA program offers students the opportunity for in-depth SCHOOL
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instrumental music, and visual arts.
Serving Indian River County for over 25 years, we partner
IMAGINE SCHOOLS with parents to train, develop, nurture and uniquely instruct
AT SOUTH VERO all students to their highest, God-given potential. Loving,
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students to love God, apply biblical principles to their lives, and
Imagine Schools is a public charter school founded by Dennis to become lifelong learners through an educational program
and Eileen Bakke in 2003. It is an organization that operates defined by spiritual, academic and extracurricular.
nonprofit K-8th grade. Its mission is to provide rigorous academic
instruction and develop life-long learners in a character-rich SAINT HELEN
environment. Imagine Schools is dedicated to restoring vision CATHOLIC SCHOOL
and purpose to schools and returning parents and guardians to 772.567.5457 • www.sthelenschoolvero.org
full participation in their children’s education.
Saint Helen Catholic School, founded in 1940, is committed to
MASTER’S ACADEMY providing students with an exceptional Catholic education that
772-794-4655 • www.mastersvb.org integrates faith, academics, service, and leadership. Through
moral development and high educational standards, a Saint
Master’s Academy has a focus on partnering with parents, Helen student is empowered spiritually and intellectually and is
local churches and community leaders to prepare students prepared for lifelong learning. The school is accredited by the
for their future stations in life by helping them develop a solid Florida Catholic Conference.
Biblical worldview. They believe the education of children today
determines the type of government, the quality of culture, the
influence of the church, the health of the family, and the strength
of the economy of our nation tomorrow.

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