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Greetings!
Summer is definitely sizzling and the activities at the Chamber are no exception.
Just last week our Chairman of the Board, Al McCambry, represented the Chamber at Congressman Steve Southerland's press conference in reference to the passage of the RESTORE ACT. Senator Nelson hosted a roundtable discussion with the Chamber Board and Governmental Affairs Committee also on the RESTORE ACT and its effects on our community and region.
Your latest issue of Bay Biz Magazine is out along with the latest Military Affairs Committee "MAC Messenger". These are just a few of our highlights for the past two weeks.
Be sure to check out all of the upcoming networking events for your business in this eBiz.
We have begun work on the fall issue of Bay Biz, so contact Brittany Lewis, your Vice President of Communications, to reserve your advertising space.
Last but certainly not least, we look forward to seeing you at First Friday (on the second Friday) with the Beach, July 13th, at the FSU-PC Holley Center, 7:30 a.m.- 9 a.m.
The Chamber has other events, news to share and opportunities in this eBIZ newsletter:
- Leadership Bay Applications
- Business Quarterly Breakfast
- First Friday With the Beach
- Business After Hours
- Bay Young Professionals Tour
- Business Referral Network Group Meetings
- 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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Business Quarterly Breakfast
"What's Your Plan? A Guide to Creating Your Ultimate Business Plan"
Presented by: Johnny Branch CPA, MBA at the Gulf Coast State College Small Business Development Center
Wednesday, July 11th 
Breakfast and networking begins
at 7:45 a.m. Program 8-9 a.m.
Bay County Chamber Boardroom
235 W. 5th Street
Cost to attend is $10 for Chamber Members; $15 for Future Members.
Reservations are required by July 9th to Elizabeth at 215-3761 or Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com
First Friday with the Beach
(Please note the July event will be held on the second Friday due to the 4th of July holiday)
Date: Friday, July 13th
Time: Networking and Coffee: 7:30 a.m.
Program: 8-9 a.m.
Program: Congressman
Steve Southerland
Florida State University Panama City Holley Center
4750 Collegiate Drive
Coffee provided by Vittles
Donuts provided by Dunkin' Donuts
Flowers provided by Panama City Florist and Gifts
Sponsored by:
Business After Hours
Date: Tuesday, July 17th
Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Place: St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club
218 Bunkers Cove Rd.
Business After Hours is a fun relaxed informal evening social. Please join us for appetizers, networking, door prizes and more. Don't forget your business cards for networking.
Sponsored by:
 
Bay Young Professionals Tour
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at the Bay County Emergency Mangement Operations Center? Then make sure to mark your calendar for the next BYP tour!
Date: Friday, July 27th
Time: Tour begins at 2:30 p.m.
Location: Bay County Emergency
Operations Center
700 Hwy 2300
RSVP's are required by July 25th to Elizabeth at 215-3761 or Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com
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MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
 The 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 |
Click here to view upcoming Chamber events. |
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Click here to view more upcoming community events. |
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PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS ON THE CHAMBER WEBSITE for a great way to get in front of your target market! Email Brittany@baychamberfl.com
for rates and more information.
Members who are an authority 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).
to pitch an article idea or for more information. |
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NEW MEMBERS | |
Super China Buffet
Granite Plus
Thank you to Clear Channel Radio for our new member radio spots! |
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MEMBER ANNIVERSARY | |
1 Year
- Access Recovery Solutions LLC
- Civil Air Patrol
- Emerald Coast Optometry Associates,
PA
2 Years
- AVIAN Engineering LLC
- Gulf Coast Chiropractic and Rehab
- Integration Innovation, Inc
- Purvis Systems Incorporated
3 Years - L&R Tractor Inc.
4 Years
- Catering by Bob
- Cornerstone Marketing & Advertising,
Inc.
- Panama Glass Co.
- Sunny Hills Golf Club
5 Years
- Appleman & Trucks Law Offices
- Mad Hatter Automotive Center
7 Years
- Laguna Beach Christian Retreat
8 Years
- Lynn Haven United Methodist Church
9 Years
- Bay County Property Appraiser
- Dr. F. Reese Harrison
- Innovative Professional Solutions, Inc.
- Key Electrical Supply, Inc.
11 Years
- Panama City Dental Center
12 Years
- Baysolutions
- Julian Bennett
- Nature Walk Golf Club
14 Years
- Second Chance of Northwest Florida
16 Years
- Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Consolidated
20 Years
- B & S Liquors, Inc.
22 Years
- Durden Enterprises II, Inc.
- Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q 23 Years - Applied Research Associates, Inc. 25 Years - First Baptist Church 26 Years - Paul Brent Gallery 46 Years - Kolmetz Construction, Inc.
55 Years - Barron & Redding, P.A. |
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BUSINESS REFERRAL NETWORK MEETINGS | |
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
Olive Garden (Hwy 77 location)
12:00 p.m.
July 17th
Group B
Sonny's BBQ
12:00 p.m.
July 12th
Group C
Ferrucci's Ristorante
12:00 p.m.
July 11th
Group D
Golden Corral
12:00 p.m.
July 18th
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