Owner involvement
The owner stays connected to operations, quality, communication, and customer relationships.
Membership cannot be bought
Character earns a place at the table.
OCOB selects owner-led companies for character, honesty, accountability, local reputation, and commitment to Brevard—never for payment, sponsorship, or advertising.
Character first · owner accountable · no paid placement
Who membership is for
The company matters. The owner behind it matters too.
Membership is selective and centered on owners who remain meaningfully involved in their company, make time to build relationships, and are ready to contribute to Brevard.
Monthly participation
The owner must be willing to attend OCOB’s monthly business-building lunches and dinners and take an active part in the room.
Community contribution
The owner must be willing to contribute time, knowledge, relationships, or practical support to OCOB community initiatives.
Not a sponsorship · not a logo rental
Money cannot create membership or influence selection.
Financial support, advertising, event sponsorship, donations, or vendor relationships do not create member status and do not move a company ahead. The OCOB mark is reserved for owners selected on character and alignment, then protected through participation and accountability.
From introduction to membership
We learn the owner before listing the company.
Tell us who you are
Share the owner, company, primary trade, service area, years serving Brevard, and why OCOB matters to you.
Sit down with OCOB
Talk through expectations, category fit, owner involvement, reputation, and the way you handle customers and problems.
Let character—not payment—decide
Selection considers conduct, communication, accountability, local standing, owner involvement, and willingness to contribute. There is no paid route around that review.
Participate as an owner
Once confirmed, show up, build relationships, support the standard, and help OCOB serve Brevard visibly and responsibly.
Membership questions
Requirements, answered directly.
Can I buy an OCOB membership?
No. Payment, sponsorship, advertising, or donations cannot create membership or influence selection.
What does OCOB look for in an owner?
Character, honesty, accountability, a strong local reputation, direct involvement in the company, and a genuine willingness to contribute.
Do members have to attend OCOB gatherings?
Yes. Owners must be willing to attend monthly business-building lunches and dinners, participate in the conversation, and develop real working relationships with other members.
Do members have to support community work?
Yes. Every member must be willing to contribute time, expertise, relationships, equipment, labor, or other practical support when OCOB serves the community.
Start a conversation
Tell OCOB about your company.
Submitting interest begins a conversation and does not automatically confirm membership or reserve a category.