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Greetings!
Valentine's Day is this Friday and we encourage all the last minute shoppers to shop locally. We have great members that sell everything from jewelry to beautiful flowers. Click here for our membership directory. If you plan on celebrating with champagne, we have our commemorative 100th anniversary glasses available. To pick up your two complimentary glasses, visit the Chamber office. (Extra glasses are just $3).
The winter weather has shut down several of our roadways recently. We want to make sure you have the tools from home/mobile device to see if a certain road is closed. You can visit our website homepage where we now feature the Bay County traffic cameras. Thank you to Bay County and the Department of Transportation for allowing us to offer this service.
Ad space is available for the April issue of the Bay Biz Magazine. Our cover story will feature the arrival of the F-22 Jets at Tyndall. To reserve your spot, contact Brittany at 215.3755.
Congratulations to Harvey Hollingsworth, President of the The Natural Light, for receiving the Academy of Achievement Award at the 25th Annual International ARTS Awards in Dallas, Texas.
You'll find more information in this issue on
- Candidate Training Seminar
- Upcoming Seminars
- March First Friday
- Tourism Appreciation Month
- Military Affairs Committee
- Business Referral Network Group Meeting Dates
Much Success,
The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff
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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. Cost includes breakfast, lunch, snacks & all materials. Registration deadline is February 24th. Any cancellations after that date will be invoiced.
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March First Friday
Friday, March 7th Networking and Coffee 7:15 a.m. Program 8 a.m. FSU-Panama City Holley Academic Center (4750 Collegiate Drive) Program: Florida Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Atwater  Sponsored by:
First Friday Sponsorships are available for 2014.
Contact Elizabeth at 215.3761 for more information.
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May is Tourism Appreciation Month
Mark your calendars for Tourism Appreciation Month in May. For more information on how you can get involved, please contact Elizabeth at 215.3761.
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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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Sunjammers Watersports
Florida Health Connector
Islamic Understanding Institute
Panama City Assisted Living, LLC
David Costa Ent. DBA McDonalds
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
- Blossoms
- Blueboy Consulting, LLC
- EPS Corporation
- Gentiva Home Health
- Panama City Kiwanis Club
- Panama City Northside Rotary
- Woman's Club of Panama City
- Answer Marketing Inc.
- EDA of Bay County
- Legal Shield/GoSmallBiz.com
- The Krystal Company
3 Years
- Big Lots
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Legendary Marine
- Pregnancy Resource Center of
Panama City
- Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
4 Years
- Amvets Post 2298
5 Years
- Bay County Clerk of Court
- Counts Oakes Resort Properties
- Graham & Company
- Kenny Strange Electric Inc.
6 Years
- 88.3 WAY/FM
- BookIt.com
- Holiday Golf Club
7 Years
- Accents Home Decor and Gifts, LLC
- Dowgul & Hatcher, P.A.
8 Years
- David H. Melvin, Inc.
14 Years
- Panama City Music Association
15 Years
- Chevron USA, Inc.
16 Years
- Adams Pharmacy
- SAIC
17 Years
- Capt. Tom Corley and Son
Marine Surveyors
18 Years
- WFSU-FM & WFSU-TV
24 Years
- Panama City Housing Commission
29 Years
- Signal Hill Golf Course
63 Years
- SunTrust Bank
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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.
February 13th
Ferrucci Ristorante
12:00 p.m.
February 26th
Group D
Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
12:00 p.m.
February 19th
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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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