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Greetings!
As we move into November, we've been working hard on our upcoming events. We're also offering great advertising opportunities through the January issue of the Bay Biz magazine. Did you know we've cut our website advertising rates in half? Contact Brittany@baychamberfl.com for more information.
Looking for a place to get rid of your old coats? Bring them to First Friday on November 2nd for "Coats for Kids". You can also drop them off at the Chamber office at 235 West 5th Street.
Have you heard of the deals you can get by buying foreclosed properties? Check out our upcoming seminar featured below.
In this issue you will also find information and news on:
- Getting the Grant Workshop
- First Friday
- BYP "Paint Your Art Out" Social
- Leadership Bay Alumni Social
- Buying Foreclosed Property Seminar
- Junior Leadership Bay Silent Auction
- Grand Openings
- Business Referral Network Group Meetings
- Military Affairs
- Bay Biz Advertising
- 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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First Friday
Date: Friday, November 2, 2012
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: Major Missions Overview
Commander Anthony Anglin, Naval Support Activity
Sponsored By:
Coffee provided by Vittles
Flowers Provided by Panama City Florist and Gifts
It's time to clean out your closet! "Coats for Kids" is collecting new or gently used coats. Drop them off in the collection box in the rotunda at First Friday or in the Chamber lobby at 235 W. 5th Street.
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Bay Young Professionals
"Paint Your Art Out" Social
Date: Monday, November 5th
Time: 5:30 p.m. - Until
Place: Visual Arts Center, 19 E. 4th Street
Join us for this evening of fun, paint, food and beverages and bring out your inner artist! You have an opportunity to select between the two paintings below. This is an easy step-by-step process and you will take home a masterpiece.
 
Cost for BYP members is $25 and future BYP members $35. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited so RSVP to Elizabeth at 215-3761 or Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com by November 2nd. Cancellations after November 2nd will be invoiced.
Sponsored By:
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Calling all Leadership Bay Graduates
Mark your calendar for the Leadership Bay Alumni Social!
Thursday, November 29th
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Bay County Chamber Boardroom (235 W. 5th Street)
All past graduates are invited to attend. There is no cost for Leadership Bay Alumni members and $10 for future Alumni Members.
Interested in joining the Leadership Bay Alumni? Click here to for more information! |
Buying Foreclosed Property Seminar
We have all heard about the great deals available purchasing foreclosed property, but how does it really work? During this presentation, you will have a live demonstration on how to bid online for foreclosures, as well as details on the ins and outs of the entire process.
Tuesday, December 11th
Bay County Chamber of Commerce - 235 W. 5th Street
Registration at 8 a.m. - Program 8:15 - 10:15 a.m.
There is no cost to attend. Due to space limitations, participants MUST register in advance by December 7th. Click here for more information or contact Elizabeth at 215-3761 or Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com.
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Junior Leadership Bay Seeking Items for Silent Auction
The Junior Leadership Bay Steering Committee is seeking items 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 contributing 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. Thank you to Legendary Marine & Southwest Airlines.
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Grand Openings
 ITT/Exelis 5900 Venture Crossings Blvd. Photo by: Exelis  Edward Jones 14101 Panama City Beach Pkwy. Suite 150  Childers Fine Jewelry 2012 Lisenby Ave. |
Start off the new year by
advertising in the January issue of the Bay Biz!
Contact Brittany at 215.3755 or
Click here to view a rate sheet.
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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. |
| COMMUNITY |
Click here to view more upcoming community events. |
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PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS ON THE CHAMBER WEBSITE
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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Welcome
New Members | |
Allstate Harry Grizzle Agency
North Florida Coins and Collectibles
ENSEC Pest Control
VBA Design, Inc.
101st Air Operations Group
Thank you to Clear Channel Radio for our new member radio spots! |
THANK YOU
RENEWING MEMBERS
MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES | |
1 Year
- Panama Commons
2 Years
- Coastal Communications
- Siemens
- Topix Salon
- William B. Price, P.A.
6 Years
- Premium Clean Care
- Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc.
- Universal Engineering Sciences
8 Years
- TSYS Merchant Solutions
9 Years
- Unity of Panama City
16 Years
- Nations Real Estate
- City of Panama City
- Rock Tenn |
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READY FOR 2013? | |
Start planning now for 2013! Sponsorships are available for
First Friday, Business After Hours,
New Member Orientation, Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony and more. Contact 785-5206 for more information. |
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Business Referral Network Groups | |
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.
Triple J's
12:00 p.m.
Ferrucci Ristorante
12:00 p.m.
October 31st
Group D
Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
12:00 p.m.
November 21st
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Support Bay County and its Businesses! | |
Place copies of the "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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