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CONNECT. SERVE. GROW.

Welcome to Space Coast Young Professionals, the Melbourne Regional Chamber’s council focused on developing tomorrow’s chamber and community leaders. The program is designed to support our young professionals ages 20 to 40, but welcomes support and engagement from all members of the business community!

Become more involved today!

Contact Josh Ford at Josh@MelbourneRegionalChamber.com for more information.

CONNECT. SERVE. GROW.

Welcome to Space Coast Young Professionals, the Melbourne Regional Chamber’s council focused on developing tomorrow’s chamber and community leaders. The program is designed to support our young professionals ages 20 to 40, but welcomes support and engagement from all members of the business community!

Become more involved today!

Contact Josh Ford at Josh@MelbourneRegionalChamber.com for more information.

What is Space Coast Young Professionals?

Space Coast Young Professionals is a group of young professionals between the ages of 20 and 40 who are also partners of the Melbourne Regional Chamber. The group offers members a way to connect, interact and enhance professional development. They are dedicated to building a better, stronger foundation, made up of other like-minded professionals, to grow and become Brevard County’s future leaders. 

Space Coast Young Professionals events are specifically designed to provide opportunities to fulfill the goals of the group, which include: 

Providing a guided experience to 20-40 year old chamber partners, including tools to assist in successful networking, providing inspiration and “how-to” advice on career advancement 

  • Providing some competition and fun 
  • Providing opportunities to work with non-profit groups in the community to complete service projects and to “network with a purpose” 
  • Provide planned interactions with current community leaders 
  • Provide Space Coast Young Professionals members “steps to getting there” to become our future leaders
  • Foster a vibrant community where young professionals can live, work, play and raise a family 

These goals of the Space Coast Young Professionals will provide members with opportunities to grow in the community while also learning how to become the future leaders, giving back to our community and having fun! We look forward to engaging with you and continuing to connect, serve, and grow together!

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH OUR CHAIR

About Your Space Coast Young Professionals Chair

Meet 2024 Chair, Space Coast Young Professionals Council, Becky Ratchford, Supply Chain Strategy Manager, Collins Aerospace.

When taking upon the new position, Ratchford stated, “I am so grateful to be a part of such an impactful organization. It is such an honor to hold the position as Chair. While there are a lot of exciting things in store, I am most excited for a great year of working with the MRC team and our incredible SCYP steering committee to plan and hold events that promote networking, teamwork and community outreach.”

Ratchford continued to state, “I encourage you to join us at one of our events this year. We look forward to the opportunity of meeting and welcoming you!”

Congratulations, Becky! We are so honored to have you in such an important role.

Please see below for 2024 event dates. Visit our Chamber Calendar for further information.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 | 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, August 15, 2024 | 5-7 p.m.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 5-7 p.m.

People enjoying the Melbourne Regional Chamber's Engage Young Professionals events