May was Tourism Appreciation Month! The Chamber has been working with BookIt.com and Pier Park to celebrate our number one industry. You can find details of all the events held in this eBIZ newsletter.

The Chamber has other events, news to share and opportunities in this eBIZ newsletter:

• Employment Law Bootcamp Seminar
• First Friday
• Business After Hours
• 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

WELCOME TO THE TEAM 

Brittany Lewis is a Bay County native and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communication from Florida State University. Brittany has a background in broadcast journalism, print journalism, communications, and photography. She joins the Bay County Chamber of Commerce as our Vice President of Communications.

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

Topics include:

- Wage and Hour: Keeping Employers Out of Trouble Within the Fair Labor Standards Act, presented by William Richardson, U.S. Dept. of Labor

- Unemployment Compensation/Worker's Compensation, presented by C. Andrew Weddle, Harrison Sale McCloy

- Civil Rights, Title VII, presented by Robert Jackson, Harrison Sale McCloy

- Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), presented by Robert Jackson, Harrison Sale McCloy

- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), presented by William Richardson, U.S. Dept. of Labor

Click here for registration form or for more info, contact Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com or 215.3761. 
  

First Friday

Please join us for our monthly morning meeting and an opportunity to network with fellow Bay County Chamber members.  Be sure to bring your business cards for networking!

Date:  Friday, June 1st

Time: Networking - 7:30 a.m./Program 8-9 a.m.

Place:  FSU-Panama City - Holley Academic Center

Program:  Justice Fred Lewis, Supreme Court of 

                 Florida, Building Responsible  Citizens

Coffee Provided by Golden Corral

Sponsored by:

Bay Young Professionals Luncheon

"Secrets of the Executive", the second of a four part series

Featuring David Southall

 CEO of Innovations Federal Credit Union

Each BYP luncheon will feature top executives in the area.  Learn more about their successes, failures and lessons learned on the path to success.

Date:  Wednesday, June 20th

Time:  Lunch & Networking: 11:45 a.m., Program: noon

Place:  Boatyard Restaurant

           5323 N. Lagoon Drive

Please RSVP by June 18th to Elizabeth at 215-3761 or Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com.  There is no cost for BYP members; cost for future BYP members $15.

Sponsored by:  

Business After Hours 

Date:  Thursday, June 21st

Time:  5:30 - 7 p.m.

Place:  Kingfish Grill and Sushi Bar - Wyndham Bay Point Resort 

           (4200 Marriott Drive)

 Sponsored By:

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 31st, 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 Brittany@baychamberfl.com by June 16th. 

Contact Brittany@baychamberfl.com or 850.215.3755 to reserve ad space or for more information.