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Greetings!
Did you know that your company can post job listings for no charge on the Chamber's website? You can simply click here to find out more.
This is an important week for all of Bay County as early voting has begun. Please encourage all your employees, friends and family to get out and vote. To find out where you can cast your ballot, click here.
The Bay Biz advertising deadline is fast approaching. The cover story will be on the transition of Tyndall Air Force Base to a combat command. The issue will also include a story on Bay District Schools change to a private food service company, Naval Support Activity Panama City's involvement with the STEM program and much more. Contact Brittany Lewis at 215-3755 or Brittany@baychamberfl.com for more information. Click here to view a rate sheet for advertising. Bay Biz is a business and professional publication bringing articles of interest and education to our business community.
The Chamber has other events, news to share and opportunities in this eBIZ newsletter:
- Business After Hours
- Bay Young Professionals Social
- Oil Spill Recovery Seminar
- First Responders Appreciation
- Non Profit Sustainability Summit
- Apple of Our Eye Awards
- Grand Openings and Ground Breakings
- 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 After Hours
Date: Thursday, August 23rd
Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
Place: Knology
235 West 15th Street
Business After Hours is a fun, relaxed, informal evening social. Please join us for networking, live entertainment, door prizes and a delicious selection of appetizers prepared by Boatyard.
Don't forget to bring your business cards for door prizes and making new business contacts. We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank you to our sponsors:
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Oil Spill Recovery Seminar
Price VanDyke, PA will host an Oil Spill Recovery seminar at the Bay County Chamber of Commerce. The informative seminar will discuss:
- BP Oil Spill Business Claims
- Recovering Economic Losses
- Condominium and Property Claims
- Fishing Industry Claims
- A Question and Answering Session
Date: Thursday, August 23rd
Time: 2-4:30p.m.
Place: Bay County Chamber of Commerce
235 West 5th Street
Cost to attend is $10 for Chamber Members;
$15 for Future Members. Space is limited. Cancellations after August 16th will be invoiced. RSVP to Elizabeth at 215-3761 or Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com
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Bay Young Professionals Social
Mark your calendar for the next BYP social at G. Foley's!
Date: Thursday, August 30th
Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
Location: G. Foley's
3212 West 23rd Street
No charge for BYP members; $5 for future BYP members. RSVP's are required by August 28th to Elizabeth at 215-3761 or Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com
Sponsored by G. Foley's Restaurant
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Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual First Responders Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, September 27th.
The lunch is a way to say thank you to those who risk their lives to save others. The event offers the business community an opportunity to express appreciation for the services the first responders provide.
First responders will be invited to sit at each sponsored table.
For sponsorship information, contact Jill@baychamberfl.com or 215-3757. |
Save the Date!!
For the next Non-Profit Sustainability Summit!
Tuesday, October 30th The event is targeted to new and veteran board members of non-profit organizations as well as agency professionals. The summit will offer informative sessions that will provide valuable training and resource materials for sustainability. Thank you to our sponsors:
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The NeuroMedical Institute
1931 Martin Luther King Blvd.
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GRAND OPENINGS & GROUND BREAKINGS
Answer Marketing
1104 Magnolia Avenue
 West Florida Regional Council Park & RideNortheast Corner of Hwy. 20 & 231 
Lifeguard Ambulance Service
2533 East 15th Street 
Aaron Bessant Park Project
Pier Park
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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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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 | |
Academy of Eye Care
American Business Technologies
Blue Heron Fine Gifts
Total Merchant Services
Pinnacle Hammock Square
Fusion Fitness Center
At Home Comforts Pet Sitting
Standard Service Company, LLC
Thank you to Clear Channel Radio for our new member radio spots! |
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MEMBER ANNIVERSARY | |
1 Year
- DR Horton
- Goodwill Career Development Center
- Ravalle Services, Inc.
- Tethy's International
2 Years
- Grace Community Publishing
- Shark's Tooth Golf Club
- St. Dominic Catholic Church
3 Years
- Alivan's, Inc.
- Emerald Coast Business Women
- Georgia Tech Research Institute
- Kaleidoscope Theatre
- McDonald's David Costa Enterprises
4 Years
- Chambless Landscaping & Lawn Care
- Legends Edge at Bay Point
- Yellowbook
7 Years
- ITT Corporation
- Kelley, Kronenberg, Gilmartin & Wander
- Living Word Fellowship
- Michels & Michels Marketing Group
- Mr. Rooter Plumbing
- Panama City Renaissance School
- Pineapple Willy's
- Provision Living at PCB
8 Years
- Coastal Community Insurance
9 Years
- Anderson Construction Company
- Dr. Guy P. York
- Girls Incorporated of Bay County
- Lawnscapes, Inc.
- Padgett Business Services
- Panama Business Machines, Inc.
- Pinnacle at Hammock Place
- Shaddai Shriners
- Staats, White & Grabner
10 Years
- Elliott Brothers Paint & Body Inc.
- The Celebration Place Inc.
- Wells Printing Co.
- WilsonMiller Stantec
11 Years
- Northrop Grumman Corp.
12 Years
- Magic Broadcasting, LLC
- Patriot Flags and Flagpoles
13 Years
- Bay Credit Union
- Southerland Family Funeral Homes
14 Years
- Diamond Title Agency
15 Years
- BankTrust
- Bay, Franklin, Gulf Healthy Start Coalition Inc.
- El Governor Hotel
16 Years
- Bishop Lifting Products, Inc.
- Edward Jones Investments
32 Years
- Parthenon Prints, Inc.
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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 discourage direct competition.
Group A
Olive Garden (Hwy 77 location)
12:00 p.m.
August 7th
Group B
Golden Corral
12:00 p.m.
August 9th
Group C
Ferrucci Ristorante
12:00 p.m.
August 8th
Group D
Golden Corral
12:00 p.m.
August 15th
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