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Greetings!
We are happy to report for the first time ever that Bay County will host the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP) statewide conference in September. This event draws Chamber execs and staff from the entire state. If you would be interested in exposure to that group for your company, feel free to contact either Lance Allison at 235-1159 or Carol Roberts at 215-3758.
Check out our new traffic cameras on panamacity.org before you travel around town. Click here to access this new feature.
Would you like a permanent name tag for Chamber events? Fill out the this form and return to the Chamber.
Congratulations to all of the PC Beach Chamber annual award winners Humanitarian, Dave Johnson; Small Business of the Year, Dr. John Ward; Ambassador of the Year, Terri Hoehn and Dana Sudheimer, HYPE Member of the Year. Our own Carol Roberts, President of the Bay County Chamber, was in total shock as she was announced the Pioneer of the Year award recipient. Although we have all had fun poking her about the "pioneer" aspect of it, she was truly humbled to be recognized for her many years of dedication.
And a special thanks goes out to Whataburger for sponsoring all our
New Member Breakfasts for 2014. We appreciate your support!
You'll find more information in this issue on
- Upcoming Seminars
- March First Friday
- March Business After Hours
- Tourism Appreciation Month
- Grand Openings
- Military Affairs Committee
- Business Referral Network Group Meeting Dates
Much Success,
The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff
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Karen White Mastermind Group Discussing
John Maxwell's Latest Book,
Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn
Six sessions on March 4,11,18 and April 8,15,22 Program 3:30-5 p.m. Bay County Chamber of Commerce Boardoom $99 for all six sessions for Chamber members; $125 for future members RSVP by February 28th to Kevin at 215.3757. |
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Dan Hinz Coaching
"Success Planning in Life and With Money"
Thursday, March 6th Dinner 5 p.m. Program 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bay County Chamber of Commerce Boardoom $50 for Chamber members; $60 for future members RSVP by March 3rd to Kevin at 215.3757. |
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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: Bay-Walton Sector Plan Overview
St. Joe Company Development-Entitlements
Senior Vice President Jorge Gonzalez  Sponsored by:
Coffee provided by Bob Evans
Flowers provided by Panama City Florist
First Friday Sponsorships are available for 2014.
Contact Elizabeth at 215.3761 for more information.
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Make sure to join us for Business After Hours on Tuesday, March 11th, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Max Out With Zenovia (404 S. Tyndall Pkwy.).
Sponsored by:
Business After Hours Sponsorships are available for 2014.
Contact Elizabeth at 215.3761 for more information.
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May is Tourism Appreciation Month
Mark your calendar for these exciting events to celebrate Tourism Appreciation Month in May.
Tuesday, May 13th - Jungleball Volleyball Tournament and Business After Hours at the Boardwalk Beach Resort.
Sponsored by:
For more information on how you can sponsor click here.
Want to play? Click here for the player rules and to sign up.
Friday, May 30th - Spring Classic Golf Tournament. For sponsorship information, please click here.
Are you interested in serving on the Tourism Appreciation Taskforce? For more information on how you can be involved, please contact Elizabeth at 215.3761.
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CareerSource Gulf Coast
625 Hwy. 231
Bethel Village
1313 E. 11th St.
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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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Bridging the Gap Recovery
Bay Arthritis Institute
Visiting Angels
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
- Boardwalk Beach Resort
- Dr. William Warneck, OD
- Island Air Express
- Phoenix Performance Fitness Center
- B&C Technologies
- General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)
- JRA Architects, Inc.
- Pyne Law Group, P.A.
3 Years
- Ferrucci Ristorante
- Graybar Electric
4 Years
- Bay County Awards & Engraving
- Topix Salon
5 Years
- Lori Bate Interiors
- Prine & Keller Orthodontics
6 Years
- Chautauqua Services Inc.
- Legends Edge at Bay Point
7 Years
- CPH, Inc.
8 Years
- Comfort Inn & Suites
9 Years
- Daystar Cleaning Inc
- Emerald View Management
- Navy League of the United States
10 Years
- CF Sign & Stamp Company
- Habitat for Humanity of Bay County
- Mason Tile
- TSYS Merchant Solutions
- West Florida Regional Planning Council
11 Years
- Publix Super Markets, Inc. #823
- The Bagel Maker
13 Years
- Panama City Health Club & Spa
14 Years
- Country Inn & Suites
15 Years
- Prudential/Shimmering Sands Realty
16 Years
- Carpet Connection
18 Years
- St. Andrew Baptist Church
- Trane
20 Years
- Deloitte Consulting LLP
- Publix Super Markets, Inc. #481
24 Years
- Sam's Club
29 Years
- AutoNation Ford
- Comcast
- WMBB-TV
33 Years
- United Way of Northwest Florida
41 Years
- Clear Channel Radio
63 Years
- Boyd Brothers
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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 27th
Ferrucci Ristorante
12:00 p.m.
February 26th
Group D
Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
12:00 p.m.
March 5th
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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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