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Greetings!
Does your business or organization have any job openings? Did you know you can post it for FREE on our website at www.PanamaCity.org? WMBB News 13 is featuring some of our postings on their morning show, News 13 This Morning. If you need help with this free service, contact Brittany at 215.3755 or Brittany@baychamberfl.com.
Hurricane Isaac caused flooding and storm damage to Gulf Coast states such as Louisiana and Mississippi. Bay County was spared from major damage, but how prepared is your business if a major hurricane hits? Could your business serve customers tomorrow if a hurricane made landfall today? Do you have a disaster plan/continuity of operations plan for your business? Do you and your essential employees have a re-entry pass to get to your business after a storm?
The Bay County Chamber of Commerce commends our Bay County Emergency Management office for keeping us all safe and giving us warning of Isaac and its potential danger. Although it was pretty much a non-event, lets consider it a trial run because the tides could have easily turned and we would be in the shoes of Louisiana.
Don't wait until it's too late. Now is the time to take care of all of the above. Please visit the Bay County Emergency Management website TODAY and be prepared so that our community can recover quickly after a storm and send the message to the world that Bay County, FL is "Open for Business".
The Chamber has many events, news to share and opportunities in this eBIZ newsletter:
- Governmental Affairs Survey
- First Friday
- Business After Hours
- Bay Young Professionals Luncheon
- First Responders Appreciation
- Non-Profit Sustainability Summit
- Ambassador Team of the Quarter
- 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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It's that time of year again. The Bay County Chamber of Commerce needs your help in setting our Governmental Affairs Agenda for 2013.
Please take a few minutes to take our survey, just click
here.
If you would like more information on some of the issues, please click here.
Your opinion is very important to us.
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First Friday
Date: Friday, September 7th
Time: Networking & Coffee 7:15 a.m.; Program 8 a.m.
Place: Florida State University Panama City Campus
Holley Academic Center 4750 Collegiate Drive
Program: Lt. Col Glen Richards, Director, 325 FW F-22 Program Integration Office, will discuss Tyndall's transition to Air Combat Command and future forces being assigned to the Fighter Wing
Sponsored by:
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Business After Hours
Join the Bay County Chamber of Commerce for this informal, relaxed, fun evening social. The Chefs at Spinnaker have prepared a delectable appetizer menu. Come out and enjoy live entertainment by Dallas Griffin! Don't forget to bring your business cards for a chance to win door prizes and to network with other business professionals!
Date: Tuesday, September 18th
Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
Place: Spinnaker 8795 Thomas Drive
Sponsored by:
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Mark your calendar for a Bay Young Professionals Luncheon and the third sessions of the "Secrets of the Executive" series.
Featuring: Carol Roberts, President/CEO of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce
At this luncheon, you will learn more of her successes, failures and lessons learned on the path to success.
Date: Wednesday, September 26th
Time: Lunch and Networking: 11:45 a.m.
Program: Noon
Place: Bay County Chamber of Commerce
235 W. 5th Street
Thank you to our sponsor: 
RSVP by September 24th. There is no cost for BYP members; $15 for future BYP members. For more information on how you can join BYP or to RSVP, contact Elizabeth at 215-3761 or Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com. |
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Please join the Bay County Chamber of Commerce and Tyndall Federal Credit Union on September 27th as we honor Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS for the Second Annual First Responders Appreciation Luncheon at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the FSU-PC Holley Center.
The program will include remarks from leaders in our local First Responder community plus a representative from Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS and 911 Dispatch will be recognized as 'First Responders of the Year' and more.
The event will offer the business community a chance to express their appreciation for the services that our local First Responders provide. Sponsors and guests will have the opportunity to meet First Responders and personally thank them for their dedication, bravery and commitment. Two First Responders will be invited to sit at each sponsored table.
We would like to thank our sponsors, Tyndall Federal Credit Union, Florida State University-Panama City, Gulf Power, Bay Medical Center and Knology for supporting this meaningful event. Sponsorships are still available and seating is limited. Click here for sponsorship information or contact Jill@baychamberfl.com for more information.
In an effort to thank all of the First Responders for their commitment, your business can thank them by offering a discount off a product or service. Your discount will be listed on the Bay County Chamber of Commerce website and distributed at local precincts/stations. Click here for information.
Thank you to our sponsors:
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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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Ambassador Team of the Quarter
The "Ambassador Team for the 2nd Quarter" was Ambassador Team B. 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. The reason that their attendance is so important is because the Ambassadors are the first face of the Chamber to our new members. At the end of the year we will have a steak dinner for the winning group and the losers will eat beans.
Pictured back row from left to right- Vickie Large, Jason Pence, Chris O'Baugh and Jay Parrish. Front row from left to right- Bill Masker, Kathy Welsh, Philomena Martrain, Jan Rains, Renee Stanley, Frank Martin, Mandy Pitts and Harrison Pfistner. Other members of the group not pictured- Kevin Garvin, Lisa Kern, Melody Little, Debbie Massey, Colin McMichen, Samantha Miller, Rich Musgrave, Chad Persinger, Tina Rutherford, Susan Senkle, Melissa Strawser, Trish Valle and Nate Weeks. |
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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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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).
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Panama Vapor
Childers Fine Jewelry
Thank you to Clear Channel Radio for our new member radio spots! |
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1 Year
- Carpe Diem Community Solutions,
Inc.
- Cellular Sales/Verizon
- Emerald Coast Insurance
- Holy Nativity Episcopal School
- Lifeguard Ambulance Service
- Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
- W.B. Riggins Tallow Co.
2 Years
- BASIC of NWFL, Inc.
3 Years
- Innerspace Architectural Interiors
- Panama City Tile
- Vascular Associates
4 Years
- Bay County Republican Party
- Digitrax, Inc.
- Southern Vacation Rentals
5 Years
- Area Glass
- Chef Dee's Catering
- Sea Breeze Health Care
- Two Men and a Truck
6 Years
- Comfort Inn
- Hilton Garden Inn
7 Years
- Gulf Coast Women's Club
9 Years
- Keith Lawson Company, Inc.
- State Farm- Michael Lovchuk
10 Years
- Community Health Task Force
- Lockheed Martin Aeronautics F22
- Jinks & Moody, P.A.
- Panama Country Club
17 Years
- Junior Achievement of NWFL
18 Years
- Knology of Panama City
22 Years
26 Years
- Bay County Board of Commissioners
27 Years
- Bryant & Higby
32 Years
- Bay County Association of
REALTORS
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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.
September 18th
Group B
Golden Corral
12:00 p.m.
September 13th
Group C
Ferrucci Ristorante
12:00 p.m.
September 12th
Group D
Golden Corral
12:00 p.m.
September 5th
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