The Chamber staff has been busy staying what's happening during the legislative session, planning upcoming events and promoting our new redesigned website - www.PanamaCity.org.  If you have not visited yet, be sure to soon. Members have the opportunity to upload community events; search and post job opportunities. Make sure to take advantage of those and many more features available. 

Read below and on our website for details on upcoming events.

Sincerely,
The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff

 

Don Kirkman, President

Florida's Great Northwest

The mission of Florida's Great Northwest is to market and brand the 16-county NWFL region as a globally competitive location for business and to work with regional partners to recruit new jobs and investment throughout NWFL.

Sponsored by: 

with special guest Tony Buzbee of Buzbee Law Firm

Music provided by Mike Stern, formally of Smooth Jazz 105.1

 Coffee provided by:

A special thank you to 

Panama City Florist and Gifts 

for the beautiful First Friday flowers!

 

 

"Good Communication is Good Business" 

Date: Wednesday, March 7th

Time: Breakfast & Networking: 7:30 a.m. / Program: 8:00 a.m.

Place: Holiday Inn Select (2001 MLK BLVD.) 

Cost: Members: $13 / Future-Members: $15

Program: Presented by Jack Kerigan, Owner of Kerigan Marketing Associates

 

Not all business communication trends are positive. Technology is advancing quickly in the first dozen years of the 21st century. With the increased use of mobile devices and our need for speed, electronic communications have become the norm. However, these written communications may be judged differently than you think and often affect your value. Learn how effective communications via email, texts, website posts and written letters can make a big difference on the image of business and the value (or lack thereof) the prospect assigns to you.

 

RSVP by March 5th to Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com or 215.3761. Cancellations after March 5th will be invoiced.

 

Bay Young Professionals Luncheon

Date:  Wednesday, March 28th

Time:  Lunch & Networking: 11:30 a.m. / Program: Noon

Place: Gulf Coast Medical Center, Learning Center

           (2024 State Ave.)

Hosted & Sponsored by:

 

Ribbon Cutting & Business After Hours

Join us for a ribbon cutting and our monthly evening social to follow, for an opportunity to network with other members. Don't forget your business cards!

Date:  Thursday, March 29

Time:  5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Place: Provision Living (6012 Magnolia Beach Rd.)

Sponsored by:

 

Visit www.panamacity.org and click on calendar for more upcoming events.

First Friday

Held on the first Friday of every month from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. and attended by over 225 members and guests. Sponsors receive ten minutes at the podium and many other benefits. Rotunda sponsorships are also available.

Business After Hours

An evening opportunity for new, current and prospective members to come to your location to network, enjoy refreshments and see what your business has to offer.

Event sponsors will be listed with its promotion, including in the "Bay Biz" magazine if signed up before deadline.

Other various event sponsorship opportunities are available, click here or contact Jill@baychamberfl.com or 215.3757