Table Sponsorships Available for Local First Responders Appreciation Luncheon!

For their courage. For putting our lives ahead of their own. For inspiring us.  

Seating is limited, sign up for a table sponsorship today and help us honor local Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMS at the First Responder Appreciation Luncheon! This year also marks the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Sponsors and guests will have the opportunity to meet First Responders and thank them for what they do. Two First Responders will be invited to sit at each sponsored table. A "Community Hero of the Year" presentation will also be included in the program. 

Date: Thursday, September 8th

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Place: FSU-PC Holley Center

Keynote Speaker:

 

Major General (ret) Larry Arnold

1st Air Force Commanding Officer during 9/11

Click here for his bio

Host Sponsor: 

Gold Sponsors: 

Thank you to all of our sponsors for your support!

Table sponsorships - $350 

Benefits include: one table at event (lunch for six plus two first responders who will be seated at your table) & company name listed on reserved table sign. 

Interested in a Table Sponsorship? Click here for details. Individual tickets are not available at this time.  

Contact Jill@baychamberfl.com or 215.3757 for more information. 

Small Business Institute 

Quarterly Breakfast

 

 

For more information or an application, please contact Elizabeth at 215-3761 or elizabeth@baychamberfl.com.

Small Business of the Quarter is sponsored by:

Bay Young Professionals

Mark your calendar for 

this no-cost BYP Social!  

Date: Thurs., September 15th

Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Place: Hilton Garden Inn

           (1101 Hwy 231) 

Please RSVP by Sept. 13th to Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com or 215.3761 

Sponsored by: 

Are you a young professional looking for personal and professional development and connecting to community leaders?  Then Bay Young Professionals is for you! 

Bay Young Professionals was formed by the Bay County Chamber to specifically address the needs of this target group, individuals age 21-41, recognizing that certain leadership skills come from additional experiences beyond the classroom and job environment.  Under the chairmanship of Valerie Lovett, Bay County Board of Commissioners, BYP hosts monthly opportunities to attend programs conducted by professionals and leaders from the community as they share experiences and expertise.  Members of BYP will have the opportunity to attend tours of local industries, socials and luncheons conducted by professionals and leaders from the community.

Members of the Bay County Chamber can join BYP for an annual fee of $75 and non-members can join for $100.   For more information or an application, please contact Elizabeth at 215-3761 or elizabeth@baychamberfl.com.

Business After Hours

Please join us for an evening of fun, networking and music!

 Be sure to bring your business cards!

Date:  Tuesday, September 20th

Time:  5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Place: Spinnaker Beach Club (8795 S. Thomas Dr.)

Sponsored by:

Working on your budgets for 2012? The chamber has many sponsorships available including First Friday and Business After Hours, it's not too early to reserve your month. For information contact Jill@baychamberfl.com or 215-3757. 

 Save the Date for the Non-Profit Sustainability Summit 

Mark your calendar for the Nonprofit Sustainability Summit, targeted to new and veteran board members of nonprofit organizations as well as agency professionals. This summit will offer informative sessions that will provide valuable training and resource materials for sustainability. 

Date:  Tuesday, October 20th

Time:  Registration & Dinner: 5 - 6 p.m.

           Program: 6 - 8:45 p.m.

Place: FSU-Panama City Holley Center

Cost:   $50 - Chamber members / $60 - non-members

Receive a $10 discount when 4 or more from one organization attend. Dinner will be provided.

Scheduled topics for the summit include:

• Making Your Mark: Effective Branding & Communications
• How to Get Your Event Covered
• Employment Law Issues for a Nonprofit Organization
• How to Get and Keep the Ones You Should
• Are Your Special Events Really SpecialAttracting Sponsors - A Panel Discussion from Bay County's Top Companies

From small nonprofits to large agencies, everything is tough in these economic times. Whether the problem is communicating effectively, fundraising, employment law, or attracting and retaining board members, this summit is a great way to keep your organization sustainable.

Click here for flyer. For more information contact Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com or 215.3761.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Chamber Value Testimonial

Apple of Our Eye Award Winners

Grand Openings

After Hours ER Diversion Clinic/Bay County Health Department

597 W. 11th St.

July 28th

ZoomQa

1501 Mulberry Ave.

August 4th

Bay County Sheriffs' Substation Bay County Fire Rescue Station 4

20800 Panama City Beach Pkwy

August 16th

Ambassador Spotlight

Chamber Welcomes Newest

Membership Account Executive!

Michael Wald, who was born and raised in New York, has joined the Bay County Chamber of Commerce as the newest Membership Account Executive. Michael was in the USAF Security Forces when it brought him to live in Bay County, where he has now called home for 10 years. He prides himself on focusing on customer service and relationship building. Michael is also a former General Manager of Dominos Pizza, McDonalds and Chief Financial Officer for YMCA of Yonkers, and is an Independent Team Beach Body Coach. He enjoys water safety, swimming, photography, and fitness & nutrition.

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