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Greetings!
The year is almost over, which means most committees in the Chamber will dissolve. Make sure to watch your e-mail for our "Guide to Membership Opportunities" to sign up for your favorite committee in 2013.
Have a proposal for the 2013 Legislative Session? There will be a public hearing tonight from 5-7 p.m. at the Bay County Commission Chamber on West 11th St. The delegation, led by Chairman Jimmy Patronis, will discuss local proposals, including state legislation that only pertains to a municipality, school district or taxing district in Bay County.
Still have gifts to buy for this holiday season? We hope you all visit our members to buy your gifts this year. Want to find out who are members of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce? Click here.
In this issue you will also find information and news on:
- Holiday Business After Hours
- January First Friday with the Beach Chamber
- 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 Committee
- 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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Holiday Business After Hours is Tonight!
Sponsored by:
The Eye Center of North Florida
AL.com
Allstate-Pam Johnson Agency
Panhandle Educators Federal Credit Union
Powell Broadcasting
Premium Outdoor Signs
This fun event will include networking, live entertainment by Sharon Carroll, door prizes galore and a delectable selection of appetizers prepared by Bay Point Wyndham Resort.
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, only please. Visit www.panamacity.org and click on calendar for more upcoming events.
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January First Friday With the Beach
Reminder: First Friday will be held the second Friday of January on January 11th. This will be our joint meeting with the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce. We hope to see you all there!
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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 our sponsors, Legendary Marine, Southwest Airlines, Regions Bank, Rebecca Knowles Photography, and Sharks Tooth Golf Club.
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December Apple of Our Eye Winners
New Construction
Hope Radiation Cancer Center
2900 Hwy 77
Renovation
Money Mizer Pawn & Jewelers
2424 W. 23rd St.
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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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Welcome to the Team!
 Krista Barker joins the Bay County Chamber of Commerce as the newest Advertising Account Executive. She has worked in the sales and sales management field for the last 25 years, most recently working with multi-dwelling properties on their phone, cable and internet needs. Krista has served in the Chamber for almost two decades. A graduate of Leadership Bay, Krista says she is excited about this new opportunity. Contact her at 630.1541 or Krista@baychamberfl.com for advertising opportunities available.
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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 | |
St. Andrew Bay Center
Bond & Associates, Inc.
Premium Outdoor Signs
Bacot Academy
French & French
MDSI
Thank you to Clear Channel Radio for our new member radio spots! |
RENEWING MEMBERS
MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES | |
1 Year
- Graybar Electric
- Parker Sanitation/Veolia Environmental Svs.
- Peters & Scoon
- The Grand Theatre
- Raymond James Financial
- Sonitrol/Redwire
8 Years - Summit Condominiums
10 Years - Gulf Coast Charity Celebration 11 Years - St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club 12 Years - Smitty's Barbeque & Salad Bar
18 Years
- Better Business Bureau of NW Fla
20 Years
- ARINC, Inc.
22 Years
- City of Parker
- Grease Pro, Inc.
24 Years
- Burger King Goldco
- First National Bank Northwest Fla
- Mayer Electric
26 Years
- Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort, Inc.
27 Years
- Dermatology Associates
29 Years
- Hancock Bank
31 Years
- Berg Steel Pipe Corp.
- Shumaker Construction Company, Inc.
32 Years
- Buchanan & Harper
38 Years
- James D. Campbell, DDC MS
39 Years
- Cooley Management LLC
55 Years
- Engineering & Equipment
58 Years
- Tipton, Marler, Garner & Chastain
61 Years
- Brown & Brown Insurance
- Gulf Power Company
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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.
December 18th & January 15th
Group B
Triple J's
12:00 p.m.
December 13th & 27th
Group C
Ferrucci Ristorante
12:00 p.m.
December 12th & January 9th
Group D
Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
12:00 p.m.
December 19th & January 2nd
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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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