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Greetings!
We are officially in the month of October and it's a busy month here at the Bay County Chamber of Commerce. We are offering many events including a Healthcare Reform Act Seminar, Non-Profit Sustainability Summit, Grant Writing Workshop, and of course, First Friday and Business After Hours.
Speaking of First Friday, the General Election is just a month away and the Chamber wants to keep you informed. At First Friday, those running for office will have one minute to deliver their speech (on an actual stump) and convince you why they deserve your vote.
Junior Leadership Bay has a brand new class! Please welcome these bright, talented students as they participate in our program. Congratulations to those who were selected for the 2012-2013 class. Details are below on how you can help this program and other young students in Bay County.
The Chamber has many events, news to share and opportunities in this eBIZ newsletter:
- 2012-2013 Junior Leadership Bay Class
- Bay Biz Advertising
- First Friday
- Health Care Reform Act Seminar
- Quarterly Business Breakfast Seminar
- Business After Hours
- Non-Profit Sustainability Summit
- Getting the Grant Workshop
- Junior Leadership Bay Silent Auction
- 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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JLB Announces the 2012-13 Class
The Bay County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 12th Junior Leadership Bay class. JLB is an exciting program for high school juniors, designed to educate local students on the resources and opportunities in Bay County. At the end of each year, one student is selected to receive a scholarship to attend Gulf Coast Community College and Florida State University Panama City Campus.
Twenty-two high school juniors who showed potential for becoming future leaders in Bay County were chosen to participate in the program. Junior Leadership Bay is an eight month program designed to prepare, develop and enhance juniors for future roles in community leadership at an early point in life.
Congratulations to the 2012-2013 class! Below are a list of those participating:
Christina Anderson, Deane Bozeman School; Eli Brook, Newpoint Bay School; Ethan Brown, Bay High School; Jacob Bryant, Mosley High School; Alexandra Chagnon, Arnold High School; Brenna Conte, Rutherford High School; Tyler Daly, Bay High School; Douglas Dick, Mosley High School; Britney Doll, Mosley High School; Regan Hamrick, Mosley High School; Uvarius Hewitt, Rutherford High School; Taylor Jock, Rutherford High School; James Justice, North Bay Haven Charter Academy; Katie Kinard, Mosley High School; Alec Norrie, Arnold High School; Abby Owen, Bay High School; Kyle Rits, Homeschool; Kristopher Soto, Rutherford High School; Sara Tolson, Mosley High School; Florina Wijekoon, Bay High School; Samantha Williams, Rutherford High School; and Anna Wirrick, Mosley High School.
Junior Leadership Bay is administered by a steering committee comprised of many Bay County businesses. The members of the steering committee and their employers give up much of their time to insure the success of the program. Thank you to the members of the steering committee for all of the hard work and the time that you give to Junior Leadership Bay.
Chairman Carly Sosthiem, Sharks Tooth Golf Club; Keith Bryant, Bay County Board of Commissioners; Suzanne Farrar, Bay District Schools; Melissa Ingle, Trustmark Bank; Teresa King, Gryphon Technologies; Emily Little, Engility Corporation; Ruthie Parker, Innovations Federal Credit Union; Tina Rutherford, BankTrust; Jon Smiley, Hancock Bank; Kristina Williams, Emerald Coast Hospice; Greg Wilson, State Attorney's Office - 14th Circuit and Paul Wunstell, Acentria. |
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Junior Leadership Bay Seeking Donations for Silent Auction
The Junior Leadership Bay Steering Committee is seeking donations for a silent auction to be held during the Chamber's Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony on January 25, 2013 at Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort. Participants will receive recognition in the dinner program. If your business is interested in donating an item or a gift certificate, please click here. For more information or questions, please contact Elizabeth at 215.3761 or Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com. Proceeds from the silent auction sustain our Junior Leadership Bay Program. |
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Welcome to the Team!
Jim Riley comes to the Bay County Chamber of Commerce with over 40 years of experience working with a wide range of businesses as an accountant, financial manager and business advisor. He is our newest Membership Account Executive.
Jim has worked with newly formed private firms in the real estate brokerage, liquor distribution, retail bakery, construction, development and commercial property management industries and for large public international firms in the hospitality, real estate investment, mining and petroleum/petrochemical industries
A cum laude graduate of the University of Miami with a BBA in Accounting, he passed all 4 parts of the Uniform Certified Public Accounting examination on the first sitting and holds a CPA certificate in Louisiana.
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Start off the new year by advertising in the January issue of the Bay Biz!
Contact Brittany at 215.3755 or brittany@baychamberfl.com
Click here to view a rate sheet. |
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First Friday
Date: Friday, October 5th
Time: Networking and Coffee: 7:45 a.m./Program 8 a.m.
Place: FSU-PC Holley Center (4750 Collegiate Drive)
Program: Candidates running in the General Election will have one minute to tell you why you should vote for them. They will deliver their speeches on a actual stump.
Sponsored by: 
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Health Care Reform-What You Need to Know NOW!
This hour-long seminar will give participants the key components and how they affect you and your business. Using real world examples, you will see how a large business and a small business are financially impacted by this monumental change in law. You will also learn about the choices that businesses will need to make and the importance of acting now.
Date: Friday, October 5th
Time: 9:15 a.m. Immediately following First Friday
$10 for Chamber Members; $15 for Future Members
For more information click here. Thank you to our sponsor:
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Quarterly Business Breakfast Seminar
Mark your calendar for the next Quarterly Business Breakfast Seminar!
Dr. Mike Wallace, professor at FSU Panama City, will discuss developing a SWOT Analysis and what you need to know about your SWOT.
Since its introduction in the 1960s, the SWOT Analysis has become one of the most recognized methods for assessing an organization's internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as recognizing external opportunities and threats the organization may face. In this session, Dr. Wallace will discuss
when and how a SWOT Analysis should be done and what it should mean to the success of your business.
Date: Wednesday, October 10th
Time: Breakfast and Networking - 7:30 a.m.
Program - 8 a.m.
Place: Bay County Chamber Boardroom
235 West 5th Street
$10 for Chamber Members, $15 for Future Members
Hosted by:
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Business After Hours
Date: Tuesday, October 16th
Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
Place: Visual Arts Center (19 East 4th Street)
Join us for this fun, relaxed, informal evening social. You'll have a chance to view the Visual Arts Center 24th Annual "Faces and Facets" Photography exhibit. Make sure to bring your business cards for networking and door prizes!
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Save the Date for the 3rd Annual Non-Profit Sustainability Summit
The Third Annual Non-Profit Sustainability Summit will be held on Tuesday, October 30th at Florida State University PC Campus in the Holley Academic Center.
Topics include:
- Your New Board
- What Every Executive Needs to Know About Working With Boards
- Creating a Crisis Communication Plan Before You Need One
- Creating Sponsorship Packages that Sizzle and Sell
- Grants 101
Time: Registration-4:30 p.m.; Program-5 p.m.
$60 for Chamber Members; $75 for Future Members. Receive $10 off total registration when 3 or more from the same organization register. Dinner is included. Click here for more information or contact Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com.
Thank you to our sponsors:
 
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Getting the Grant - From Research to Thank You
This interactive workshop is designed to turn an idea into a winning grant proposal. Participants are encouraged to bring a program idea for which they would like to seek funding, and as a group we'll help you put your ideas to work for your organization.
Date: Wednesday, October 31st
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Place: Bay County Chamber Boardroom
235 West 5th Street
$60 for Chamber Members; $75 for Future Members or $30 if you attend the Non-Profit Sustainability Summit. Lunch will be provided.
Click here for more information. |
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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).
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NEW MEMBERS | |
Pat Green Heating & Cooling
Pyne Law Group, P.A.
Trinity Air Services
Beach Tower Resort Motel
Smugglers Sports Bar & Eatery
Thank you to Clear Channel Radio for our new member radio spots! |
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1 Year
- CACI
- Prosperity Bank
2 Years
- Kerigan Marketing Associates, Inc.
- Shalimar Retreat & Athletic Center
5 Years
- Community Health Center of Bay Co.
8 Years
- C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc.
- Eye Center South
- Tommy Hamm Sr. Cancer Center 9 Years - Boatyard Restaurant
11 Years - Hatch Mott MacDonald
13 Years
- Capstone House, Inc.
26 Years
- P.C. Development Group Inc.
- March of Dimes
33 Years
- Smith Miles & Company L.C.
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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.
October 2nd
Group B
Triple J's
12:00 p.m.
October 11th
Group C
Ferrucci Ristorante
12:00 p.m.
October 31st
Group D
Golden Corral
12:00 p.m.
October 3rd
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| Bay County Chamber of Commerce Publications | |
Place copies of our publications "Bay Biz" and "Guide to Discovering Bay County" in your business lobby/office to support and promote our area to your clients and customers.
Call 785-5206 to get your supply of these publications that lets visitors, newcomers and potential businesses know Bay County is a great place to live, work and play. |
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