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Greetings!
Congratulations to Tyndall Air Force Base on the arrival of the F-22 jets from Holloman Air Force Base. The Military Affairs Committee hosted a reception for the arrival. Click here to view our video from the event.
Speaking of Tyndall, the 325th FW Public Affairs team was selected as the ACC winners of the 2014 AFA Aerospace Gill Rob Wilson Award. This award is given out for the most outstanding contributions to national defense in the field of arts and letters covering a wide range of range of activities including writing, speaking, and media relations. They will go on to compete at the HAF level. We congratulate the entire team and wish them good luck in their competition!
Your January-March 2014 Bay Biz Magazine is here with a fresh, new look. Click here to view the publication online. To request additional copies, please call 785.5206.
The official kick off of 2014 will happen at our Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony on Friday, January 24th. Time is running out to purchase your tickets. For more information, click here.
You'll find more information in this issue on
- Bay Young Professionals Kick Off Social
- Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony
- Junior Leadership Bay Silent Auction
- February First Friday
- Upcoming Seminars
- Candidate Training
- Grand Openings & Ground Breakings
- Money for Members Contest
- Military Affairs Committee
- Business Referral Network Group Meeting Dates
Much Success,
The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff
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Upcoming BYP Events
Join us Thursday, January 30th, for an evening social at Lowe's House of Bourbon (above the Shrimp Boat) as we kick off the 2014 BYP program. The event is from 5:30-7:30 p.m and there is no cost for BYP members and $10 for future BYP members.
Thank you to our sponsor:
Join us Thursday, February 13th, for a tour of Tyndall Air Force Base,
Static F-22 and the Combat Arms Training (CATM) from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch will not be provided. There is no cost for BYP members and $10 for future members.
Other upcoming events in 2014 include a canoe trip, skeet and trap shoot, lunches and tours. Sponsorships are available. For more information please contact Kevin at 215-3757 or Kevin@baychamberfl.com.
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Friday, January 24, 2014
Silent Auction & Cocktails - 6 p.m.
Program & Dinner - 6:45 p.m.
Click here for table and ticket information.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Platinum
  
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Barron Redding P.A., Coldwell Banker Carroll Realty, Gulf Coast State College, HealthSouth, Merrill Lynch, The News Herald, RockTenn, and Waste Pro.
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Junior Leadership Bay Silent Auction Contributions
The Junior Leadership Bay Steering Committee is seeking items for its annual silent auction to be held during the Chamber's Annual Dinner. The event is scheduled for January 24, 2014 at Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort. Participants will receive recognition in the dinner program.
If your business is interested in contributing an item or gift certificate, please contact Kevin at 850.215.3757 or Kevin@baychamberfl.com. Proceeds from the silent auction help sustain our Junior Leadership Bay program.
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February First Friday
Friday, February 7th Networking and Coffee 7:15 a.m. Program 8 a.m. FSU-Panama City Holley Academic Center (4750 Collegiate Drive) Program: EDA Plans for 2014, Director Neal Wade
Sponsored by: 
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Upcoming Seminars
Success Planning in Life & With Money
by: Dan Hinz with Dan Hinz Coaching and Special Guest Tarek Nahabet
February 10th from 5:30-7:30p.m.
$50 for members and $60 for future members
Chamber Boardroom (235 W. 5th St)
Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn
by: Karen White study course and discussion on John C Maxwell's newest book A Mastermind Group
Tuesdays, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
6 Sessions
February 4, 11, 18
March 4, 11, 18
All sessions held at the Chamber Boardroom (235 W. 5th St)
$99 for members and $125 for future members
For more information or question please contact Kevin at 215-3757 or Kevin@baychamberfl.com.
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Candidate Training Seminar
The Bay County Chamber, along with Panama City Beach Chamber and the Bay County Association of Realtors will be holding a candidate training on Thursday, February 27th. If you have ever thought about running for a public office then this is the class for you. Cost will be $35 members and $45 for future members.
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$ Money for Members $
Don't forget to send us your leads! You can win some cash and have fun competing with other Chamber members.
You will receive $25 cash or credit on your Chamber account for each lead that joins.
Click here for more details on how you can participate!
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Ribbon Cuttings & Ground Breakings
BrightStar Care Bay County
3003 S. Highway 77, Ste C
Superior Residences of Panama City Beach
95 Grand Heron Dr. (next to Comfort Suites)
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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.
Did you know as a Chamber member you can post your job openings for free online? Also, if you have an upcoming event, you can also post that for free. Take advantage of the great items our website has to offer!
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Welcome
New Members
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Human Resource Management
The Unlimited Path of Central
Broadband Dynamics Services Inc.
Tokyo Steakhouse
Thank you to Clear Channel Radio for our new member radio spots!
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Thank You Renewing Members
Member Anniversaries
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1 Year
- Ralph Stewart
- Ted Spangenberg, Jr.
- Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.
- Ray Dubuque
4 Years
- Arnold-Hanafin Corporation
- Ausgar Technologies
- Gulf Coast Chiropractic & Rehab
- Mexico Beach Sundance Realty
5 Years
- Eastern Shipbuilding Group
6 Years
- Summit Bank
8 Years
- Balfour Beatty Communities
- Firehouse Subs
- Gulf Crest Condominiums
- Linea Peninsular
- Oceaneering Umbilical Solutions
10 Years
- NAI Talcor
- Servpro of Bay County
- Summit Condominiums
- The Write Place
12 Years
- Kerrigan & Merritt, LLC
15 Years
- Brain & Spine Center, P.A.
- Mary Kay Cosmetics
- P.C. First Assembly of God
16 Years
- Guettler & Guettler Inc.
- Peaden
18 Years
- Panama City Mall
19 Years
- OneBlood
22 Years
- Troy University
25 Years
- Bay County Farm Bureau
26 Years
- Burger King Goldco
- Giles Appraisal Group Inc.
- Red Lobster
27 Years
- Nichols & Associates
29 Years
- Clemons Company
- Creative Printing
- Girl Scout Council of the FL Panhandle
- Harrison Sale McCloy
- Vittles Companies- PoFolks & Triple J
31 Years
- Hancock Bank
33 Years
- Haney Technical Center
37 Years
- ERA Neubauer Real Estate, Inc.
38 Years
- The Storage Inn
45 Years
- Hy's Toggery, Inc.
63 Years
- Brown & Brown Insurance
- TECO Peoples Gas
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Business Referral Network (BRN) provides an opportunity for groups of business professionals to come together to network, share business leads and referrals with other group members.
BRN is available to any member in good standing with the Bay County Chamber of Commerce.
They must attend the scheduled bi-monthly meetings and one referral or lead is requested at each meeting. Members are encouraged to bring one guest (guest may be non-member).
A member may only join one Business Referral Network group. The Business Referral Group also makes sure no single business will be in direct competition with another member of the group. (For example, only one person in banking can be in each group.)
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Business Referral Network Groups Meeting Dates
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Group A
El Jalisco
12:00 p.m.
El Jalisco
12:00 p.m.
January 23rd
Ferrucci Ristorante
12:00 p.m.
January 29th
Group D
Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
12:00 p.m.
January 15th
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Include Your Business in our Relocation Packet Program |
Each year the Bay County Chamber of Commerce provides relocation guides to individuals and businesses looking for information on relocating to our area. In addition to the relocation guide, we have created a way for our members to market to these individuals who may soon need their products and services.
For more information on how you can get involved, contact Brittany at brittany@baychamberfl.com or call 215-3755. |
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Support Bay County and its Businesses!
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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 FREE publications that lets visitors, newcomers and potential businesses know Bay County is a great place to live, work and play.
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