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Greetings!
MAY IS TOURISM APPRECIATION MONTH and the Chamber has been working with BookIt.com and Pier Park to celebrate our number one industry. You can find details in this eBIZ newsletter on how you can join us in celebrating.
The Chamber has other events, news to share and opportunities in this eBIZ newsletter:
- Employment Law Bootcamp Seminar
- Bay Biz Magazine opportunities
- Business Referral Network - All Groups Meetings
- Recent Grand Openings & Ground Breakings
- Military Affairs
- Creating opportunities to market your business and attain great resources on our website - www.panamacity.org
Much Success,
The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff
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JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE TOURISM!
Please help us thank our tourists for choosing Bay County by placing
"Thank You for Visiting" on marquees, signs, billboards, websites and social media.
5TH ANNUAL JUNGLEBALL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
& BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Date: Tuesday, May 15th
Time: Tournament: 4:30 p.m.
Business After Hours: 5:00 p.m.
Place: BookIt.com Beach in Pier Park
(Across from The Grande Theatre)
Join us for this fun event that involves member businesses competing in a friendly game of volleyball for first, second and third place.
If you don't play, you can cheer on a team while enjoying live music, refreshments, networking and more!
Wine provided by Catholic Charities
Thank you to the following member teams for participating:
BookIt.com, Capt. Anderson's Sightseeing, City of Panama City Beach, Dick's Last Resort, General Dynamics IT, L-3 Communications, Legacy by the Sea, Oaseas Resorts, Peaden, Regions Bank and Tourism Appreciation Month Task Force, Trustmark Bank.
Tournament officiated by: Coach Kyle Peck and the Gulf Coast State College Lady Commodores Volleyball Team.
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16TH ANNUAL SPRING CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT Date: Friday, May 18th Time: Lunch/registration: 11:00 a.m. Shotgun start: Noon Place: Bay Point Resort Golf Club - Nicklaus Course Please join us for a relaxing day on the course and an opportunity to network with other Chamber members. Click here for sponsorship and player information. Hole in One prize for St. Andrews Scotland Golf Vacation _____________________________________________ THE GREAT GOLF BALL DROP The inaugural Great Golf Ball Drop will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the 16th Annual Spring Classic. A Gulf Power truck will be used to drop 250 golf balls, the first ball in the hole wins $1000! No need to be a golfer or present to win. Balls are only $10 each.
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OTHER UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Employment Law Bootcamp Seminar
This half day seminar will give you the down and dirty of updates on employment law so that you may protect your business and your employees.
Date: Thursday, May 31st
Time: Registration - 7:45 a.m.
Program - 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Place: Chamber Boardroom (235 W. 5th St.)
Cost: Members - $65 / Future members - $75
Receive $10 off registration when you sign up before May 10th
Topics include:
- Wage and Hour: Keeping Employers Out of Trouble Within the Fair Labor Standards Act, presented by William Richardson, Dept. of Labor
- Unemployment Compensation/Workman's Compensation, presented by C. Andrew Weddle, Harrison Sale McCloy
- Civil Rights, Title VII, presented by Robert Jackson, Harrison Sale McCloy
- Americans With Disability Act (ADA), presented by Robert Jackson, Harrison Sale McCloy
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), presented by Robert Jackson, Harrison Sale McCloy
Click here for registration form or for more info, contact Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com or 215.3761. Cancellations after May 24th will be invoiced.
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DON'T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO ADVERTISE IN THE JULY ISSUE OF
THE BAY BIZ MAGAZINE
The Bay Biz is a business resource magazine that is mailed to all members of the Bay County Chamber, placed in new member packets, available at the Chamber office as well as various business lobbies in the community.
The Bay Biz is also available in a digital format with all advertisements linked to the business' website. You can find previous digital versions here.
Deadline to reserve space in the July edition is May 25th, click here for advertising rates.
Deadline for artwork is June 1st.
Members also have the opportunity to submit business news to appear in the "Biz List" section of the magazine. News should include items such as new employees, promotions, new programs, awards won and other accolades. Email a 60 word or less write-up with a high resolution photo or logo to Crystal@baychamberfl.com by June 16th.
Contact Crystal@baychamberfl.com or 850.215.3755 to reserve ad space or for more information.
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GRAND OPENINGS & GROUND BREAKINGS
G. Foley's
3212 W. 23rd St.
May 1st
Water Tower Dedication
U.S. 231 near Hwy 77
May 2nd
Rehab Plus Physical Therapy
5620 B. Cherry St.
May 3rd
AL.com May 10th
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AMBASSADOR TEAM OF THE QUARTER
Pictured: Back row from left to right - Bill Masker, Nate Weeks, Frank Martin, Jason Pence, Jay Parrish and Chris O'Baugh.
Front row from left to right - Samantha Miller, Tina Rutherford, Philomena Martrain, Jan Rains and Renee Stanley.
Other members of the group not pictured - Vickie Large, Melody Little, Debbie Massey, Colin McMichen, Rich Musgrave, Chad Persinger, Mandy Pitts, Susan Senkle, Melissa Strawser, Trish Valle and Kathy Welsh.
The Ambassador Team for the Quarter was Ambassador Team B which consists of those listed above. The award is given to the team that has the best participation through attendance at grand openings, Ambassador meetings, First Friday and Business After Hours.
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MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
 This Military Affairs Committee (MAC) of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1946 and is rich in the history of providing good public relations between our military bases and the business community.
The mission of MAC is to develop understanding, support and goodwill between our men and women in uniform and the local business and civic leaders. The committee stages various events and receptions to welcome visiting military officials and guests to the Bay County area.
If you are interested in joining MAC and supporting our local Military Installations, contact Tamara@baychamberfl.com or 850.215.3791. |
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CHAMBER
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Click here to view upcoming Chamber events.
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U.S. ARMED FORCES CELEBRATE A TASTE OF THE BEACH
Join Pier Park - Simon Malls to celebrate the beach and the military with live entertainment and local military support group presentations.
Friday, May 18th - 4 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 19th - 5 to 9 pm
BUSINESS "ROAD TO SUCCESS" WORKSHOPS
Presented by The Small Business Development Center at Gulf Coast State College. During National Business Week, they will present two days of business workshops that will help you get to that final destination of business success!
Tues., May 22nd - 11am to 4pm
Thurs., May 24th - 11am to 4pm
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PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS ON THE CHAMBER WEBSITE for a great way to get in front of your target market! Email Crystal@baychamberfl.com
for rates and more information.
Members who are an authority on a subject in their field are also invited to write an article to appear in the newsroom on the Chamber site. Articles should be written as advice and/or news on a subject that benefits businesses or the community (not a commercial message).
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NEW MEMBERS
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4PSA
Answer Marketing, Inc.
Bodiford Realty, Inc.
Mexico Beach Marina / Edgewater Power Boats
Pirate Cruise
Precision Tune
Taco Bell 23rd St.
Taco Bell Lynn Haven
Victory Landscaping
Thank you to Clear Channel Radio for our new member radio spots!
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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
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1 YEAR - Bonefish Grill #7091 - ProComm Solutions - Thrive Partnership, LLC 2 YEARS
- Gangwisch, Grandy and Melzer
Family Dentistry
- Personnel Resources, Inc.
- The Krewe of St. Andrews
- Trigo San Francisco Style Deli
7 YEARS - Preston Executive Partners 8 YEARS - West Florida Regional Planning Council 12 YEARS - Ray A. Morse, DMD, PA
13 YEARS
- Reliable Copy Products
14 YEARS
- Florida Therapy Services
19 YEARS
- The Olive Garden
49 YEARS
- Panama City Florist & Gifts, Inc.
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BUSINESS REFERRAL NETWORK MEETINGS
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Four different Business Referral Network (BRN) groups meet bi-monthly for lunch meetings to network and share business leads/referrals with other group members.
Only one member of each group may belong to a particular business/trade, i.e. only one person in banking, to allow for no direct competition.
Group A
Po Folks (15th St. location)
12:00 p.m.
May 15th
Group B
Sonny's BBQ
12:00 p.m.
May 24th
Group C
Ferrucci's Ristorante
12:00 p.m.
May 30th
Group D
Loco's
12:00 p.m.
May 16th
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