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Greetings!
We hope you all enjoyed a peaceful, relaxing Thanksgiving holiday. Here at the Chamber, we enjoyed spending some time with family and friends. Christmas is quickly approaching and from First Friday to Business After Hours, we have great holiday themed events you'll want to attend.
Don't forget to register for our Foreclosed Property Seminar in December. The event does not cost anything to attend, but space is limited. We'll have a live demonstration on how you can bid on these properties online.
In this issue you will also find information and news on:
- Leadership Bay Alumni Social
- First Friday
- Buying Foreclosed Property Seminar
- Bay Young Professionals Luncheon
- Christmas After Hours
- Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony
- Junior Leadership Bay Silent Auction
- Sponsorship Opportunities for 2013
- Apple of our Eye Award Winners
- 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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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 for more information! |
First Friday
Date: Friday, December 7th
Time: Networking and Coffee: 7:30 a.m.
Program: 8 a.m.
Place: Florida State University-Panama City
4750 Collegiate Drive
Join us for our Holiday program as we wrap up the year. We will honor our outgoing Board of Directors, Committee Chairs and Chairman, Al McCambry.
Sponsored by:
Flowers provided by Panama City Florist and Gifts
Rotunda sponsorships are available for $250. Contact Jill@baychamberfl.com for more information.
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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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Bay Young Professionals Luncheon
Mark your calendar for the fourth and final session of the "Secrets of the Executive" series.
 Featuring: Franklin Harrison, Attorney, Harrison Sale McCloy
At this luncheon, you'll learn more of his successes, failures and lessons learned on the path to success.
Date: Tuesday, December 11th
Time: Networking - 11:45 a.m.; Program - Noon
Place: Bonefish Grill (641 W. 23rd St.)
There is no cost for BYP members, $20 for future BYP members.
Please RSVP to Elizabeth by December 7th. Cancellations after December 7th will be invoiced.
Sponsored by:
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Christmas After Hours
Sponsored by:
The Eye Center of North Florida
AL.com
Allstate-Pam Johnson Agency
Panhandle Educators Federal Credit Union
Powell Broadcasting
This fun event will include networking, live entertainment by Sharon Carroll, door prizes galore and a delectable selection of appetizers prepared by Wyndham Bay Point.
Don't forget to bring your business cards for door prizes (did we mention lots of door prizes?) and making new business contacts. We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Tuesday, December 11th
Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
Place: FSU-PC Holley Center - 4750 Collegiate Drive
Thank you to all our sponsors!
Chamber members and Chamber invited guests, please. Visit www.panamacity.org and click on calendar for more upcoming events.
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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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Sponsorship Opportunities for 2013
First Friday
This program has been going strong since 1957 and is still one of the Chamber's most popular monthly morning events. Held on the First Friday of every month from 8-9 a.m. with networking and coffee starting at 7 a.m. Attendance is typically 250 members and guests. Sponsors receive ten minutes at the podium and many other benefits.
Business After Hours
This is a great evening networking opportunity for new, current and prospective members to come to your location to network, enjoy refreshments and share what your business has to offer.
Sponsors will be included in the quarterly Bay Biz magazine if signed up before magazine deadline.
Contact Jill at 215-3757 or Jill@baychamberfl.com 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 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 | |
Abundant Life Ministries
Ms. Tammala Spencer
Real Time LLC
Verizon Wireless
Thank you to Clear Channel Radio for our new member radio spots! |
RENEWING MEMBERS
MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES | |
2 Years
- Simon Property Group
- Innovations Federal Credit Union
9 Years - Bluewater Development Group
12 Years - Children's Home Society of Florida 14 Years - Atkins 16 Years - Devcon Security Services
18 Years
- Eagle SWS
27 Years
- Corrections Corporation of America
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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.
November 28th
Group D
Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
12:00 p.m.
December 5th
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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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