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Greetings!
The New Year is off to an awesome start! We have hit the ground running and aggressively addressing our annual business plan. To start, we hope that you and your team plan to join us for the Annual Dinner scheduled for January 27th as Chairman Bo Rivard officially passes the gavel to our 2012 Chairman Al McCambry. Our committees are off to a great start and our Governmental Affairs Committee activities are well underway with this year's legislative session opening on the 10th. We continue to follow many bills that affect you, our members and our community at large. We have already travelled to Tallahassee on three different occasions to address those issues. In addition, staff has met with Chief of Staff for Congressman Southerland to share our 2012 Legislative Agenda and to start planning for the annual D.C. trip. The Military Affairs Committee (MAC) has a few upcoming events with visiting dignitaries so we encourage MAC members to watch their email for those invitations. If you are not a member of this committee we encourage you to get involved and show your support for the economic impact that our military has on Bay County. Sincerely,
The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff |
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THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL DINNER SPONSORS!
Premier Sponsor
ARINC - Comcast - Gulf Coast Medical Center
Knology - Merrick Industries - Regions Bank
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JUNIOR LEADERSHIP BAY
SEEKING SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
The Junior Leadership Bay Steering Committee is hosting a silent auction in conjunction with the Chamber's Annual Dinner. Proceeds earned will ensure the mission of the Junior Leadership Bay program. If you or your business would like to donate to the auction, contact Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com.
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ADVERTISE IN THE NEXT BAY BIZ
The Jan. - Mar. 2012 edition of the Bay Biz magazine is out. If you didn't get a copy you can view our digital version here, and pick up extra copies at the Chamber or at one of our events.
Advertising efforts are underway for the next issue of the Bay Biz to be published the first week of April. Click here for rates. Deadline to advertise is March 1st.
Members also have the opportunity to submit business news to be featured in the "Biz List", such as new hires, employee promotions, special programs, product announcements, awards won and other accolades. Deadline to submit "Biz List" write up is February 17th.
If you would like to advertise in the next issue of the Bay Biz or submit a "Biz List" write up, contact Crystal@baychamberfl.com or 215.3755. |
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OTHER UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Bay Young Professionals Tour
Join the Bay Young Professionals for a behind the scenes tour of the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Date: Friday, January 20th
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Place: NWFL Beaches Intl. Airport (6300 West Bay Pkwy)
Due to security, RSVP's are required by January 18th to Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com or 215.3761. Click here for more information about Bay Young professionals including how to join.
Successful Public Speaking Seminar
The Bay County Chamber and Emerald Coast Dale Carnegie Training will host (2) half day seminars to help you improve your public speaking skills.
First Session
"Preparing the Presentation", "Identify Purpose" & "Planning the Presentation".
Date: Wednesday, February 8th
Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Place: Chamber Boardroom (235 W. 5th St.)
Second Session
"Dealing with Visuals" & "Conducting Q&A"
Date: Wednesday, February 15th
Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Place: Chamber Boardroom (235 W. 5th St.)
Each session is $50 for chamber members and $60 for future members. Receive a $10 discount for signing up for both sessions by February 3rd. For more information including what each session will include, contact Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com or 215.3761. |
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
FOR 2012
FIRST FRIDAY
Held on the First Friday of every month from 8-9 a.m. This event has been going strong since 1957 and is still one of the Chamber's most popular events attended by 225-300 members and guests. Sponsors receive ten minutes at the podium and many other benefits.
Rotunda sponsorships are also available.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
This is a great evening networking opportunity for new, current and prospective members to come to your location to network, enjoy refreshments and see what your business has to offer.
Sponsors of any event will be listed with the promotion of it, in the "Bay Biz" magazine if signed up before magazine deadline.
Other various event sponsorship opportunities are available, contact Jill@baychamberfl.com 215-3757 for information.
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GRAND OPENINGS
 
That Place on 11th Street H&R Block
2602 W. 11th St. 211 W. 15th St. January 13, 2012 January 17, 2012 |
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CHAMBER |
Click here to view/print the Chamber's January 2012
calendar of events. |
| COMMUNITY |
Click here to view/print the community news and events for January 18th - 31st. |
LEADERSHIP BAY
POLICE MEMORIAL
PROJECT |
The Leadership Bay Class of 2011-2012 are working on a local Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Memorial and are looking for supporters to
help fund the project.
Click here for more information. |
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THANK YOU TO
OUR SPONSORS | |
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| NEW MEMBERS | |
New York Life Insurance
Rebecca Knowles Photography
Red Elephant Pizza & Grill
Sunshine Piping, Inc.
Thank you to Clear Channel for sponsoring our new members radio spots! |
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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES | |
1 YEAR
- Human Resource
Management Association
- KT Social Media Inc.
- North Bay Haven
Charter Academy
2 YEARS
- Arnold-Hanafin Corp.
- Bay Banquet Hall
- Bodyworks 24/7
- Emerald Coast Eye Care
- Emerald Coast Florida PMI
Chapter
- Gulf Coast Chiropractic &
Rehab
- Lana Williams Photography
- Mexico Beach Sundance
Realty
- Panama Transport, LLC
- Steve Wiggins
3 YEARS
- Association of Bay County
Educators
- Dan's Pawn (Springfield)
- Dan's Pawn (St. Andrews)
- Gulf County Tourist
Development Council
- Hampton Inn
- Lady Bug Embroidery
Designs & Gifts
- Lori Bates Interiors
4 YEARS
- Chautauqua Services Inc.
- Chow Time Buffet & Grill
- Red Roof Inn
- Summit Bank
5 YEARS
- La Quinta Inn & Suites
(Panama City Beach)
6 YEARS
- Air Gas Co.
- HSG Accounting
- Linea Peninsular
- Quality Inn & Suites
- Rep. Jimmy Patronis
7 YEARS
- Ocean Towers Beach Club
- Sonitrol/Redwire
8 YEARS
- CF Sign & Stamp Co.
- NAI Halford
- Naval Support Activity
9 YEARS
- The Bagel Maker
13 YEARS
- Bay County Health Dept.
- Mary Kay Cosmetics
- P.C. First Assembly of God
14 YEARS
- Bays Medical Society
- Emerald Shores Health &
Rehabilitation
- Guettler & Guettler Inc.
16 YEARS
- Panama City Mall
- St. Andrews BaptistChurch
17 YEARS
- City of Mexico Beach
- King Aerospace
18 YEARS
- Regions Bank
19 YEARS
- Sharp Carpet & Ceramic
Tile
21 YEARS
- AMIKids, PC Marine
Institute
- Segers Sowell Stewart
Johnson & Brill
22 YEARS
- Beltone Hearing Center
23 YEARS
- Cargill Steel Service
Centers
24 YEARS
- First National Bank NWFL
- Giles Appraisal Group
- Red Lobster
25 YEARS
- Nichols & Associates
- Wal-Mart #1032
27 YEARS
- C&G Sporting Goods
- Girl Scout Council of FL
Panhandle
- Harrison Sale McCloy
- Panhandle Educators
Federal Credit Union
29 YEARS
- Disaster Response Team
30 YEARS
- L-3 Communications
31 YEARS
- Moonspinner Condo Assoc
33 YEARS
- The Columbia Group
35 YEARS
- Manpower Inc.
36 YEARS
- Gulf Coast State College
- The Storage Inn
37 YEARS
- Postmaster
53 YEARS
- Captain Anderson's
Restaurant
55 YEARS
- Engineering & Equipment
61 YEARS
- Anderson Columbia
Company, Inc.
- SunTrust Bank
- Tarpon Dock Air
Conditioning
- The News Herald
- Van Horn Transfer &
Storage |
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