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Greetings!
Congratulations to our county officials on several recent groundbreakings. Last Tuesday, officials put their shovels in the dirt where the new Bay County Courthouse Annex will soon sit. The new facility will help provide more space for courthouse operations. Also last Wednesday, a groundbreaking was held for the Bay County gun range on Steelfield Road off Highway 79. The public facility is expected to be partially finished by the summer. Kudos to our commissioners!
Leadership Bay traveled to Tallahassee last Wednesday and visited Representative Patronis, Representative Coley, Senator Gaetz, and Gulf Power legislative affairs officials. This class will soon roll out an exciting new feature where businesses can search for interns and post their internship opportunities on our website. Details on this project will be available soon.
The Education Committee is laying the groundwork for yet another in-depth Educators in Industry program. This program exposes our guidance counselors to local industry so they can communicate Bay County career opportunities to our students.
You don't want to miss the 10th Annual Career Expo! We are partnering with CareerSource Gulf Coast and the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce to bring you this event. Want to know how you can get involved? Click here for more information or call CareerSource Gulf Coast at 850.747.5696.
We would like to thank Klever Media Works for helping our Communications Department put together our new member video. Click here to view the piece.
- April First Friday
- Annual Block Party
- 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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Friday, April 4th
Networking and Coffee: 7:15 a.m.
Program: 8 a.m.
FSU Panama City Holley Academic Center (4750 Collegiate Drive)
Program: Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Port Director, Judy McKee
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Resident Agent in Charge,
Scott Springer
Sponsored by:
Coffee provided by Vittles Catering
Flowers provided by Panama City Florist and Gifts
Entertainment provided by Mike Stern
First Friday sponsorships are still available for 2014.
Contact Elizabeth at 215.3761 for more information.
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Our April Business After Hours will be the Bay County Chamber's 3rd Annual Board of Director's Block Party!
Date: Tuesday, April 29th
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Place: Bay County Chamber of Commerce (235 West 5th Street)
Join us for this pet friendly block party which will include food, live entertainment, games for the kids, and more.
Get your free commemorative t-shirt by donating one or more of the items for the Bay County Humane Society. Items needed are Purina Dog or Puppy Chow, Purina Cat or Kitten Chow, Kitty Clumping Litter, Pine Sol, Peanut Butter, Liquid Laundry Detergent, Tall Kitchen Trash Bags, 33-Gallon Trash Bags, Bathroom and Hand Towels, Large Dog Harnesses, Leashes, Collars, Brown Paper Bags or Plastic Shopping bags and Pill Pockets.
Sponsored by:
The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Inktrax
Business After Hours sponsorships are still available for 2014. If you would like this great opportunity to showcase your business, contact Elizabeth at 215.3761.
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Mark your calendar for these exciting events to celebrate Tourism Appreciation Month in May!
7th Annual Jungleball Volleyball Tournament
& Business After Hours
Date: Tuesday, May 13th
Time: Tournament: 4:30 p.m.
Business After Hours: 5:00 p.m.
Place: Beach Behind Boardwalk Beach Resort
Join us for this fun event that involves member businesses competing in a friendly game of volleyball for first, second and third place.
If you don't play, you can cheer on a team while enjoying live music, refreshments, networking and more! Click here for sponsorship information and click here for the player rules and to sign up.
Sponsored by:
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Date: Friday, May 30th
Time: Lunch & Registration: 11 a.m.
Shotgun Start: Noon
Place: Hombre Golf Club
Please join us for a relaxing day on the course and an opportunity to network with other Chamber members.
To sponsor Driving Range, click here
To sponsor the Gazebo, click here
To sponsor the Hole in One, click here
Thank you to our sponsors!
Beverage cart sponsor:
Eagle sponsor:
Lunch sponsored by:
Finale Enterprises
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The Great Golf Ball Drop will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the 18th Annual Spring Classic Golf Tournament. 250 golf balls will be dropped, and the first one to land in the hole will win $1,000!
For ticket information, contact Elizabeth at 215.3761.
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Grand Openings
Tokyo Steakhouse
144 East 23rd St.  MaxOut with Zenovia
404 S. Tyndall Pkwy Suite A
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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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Friends of the Governor Stone
Roberts & Roberts Inc.
Coastal Retirement Consultants
Lone Wolf Bail Bonds Inc.
Stem to Stern Sailing, LLC
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
- Cartridge World
- Shepard Law
- ACE Home & Garden Center
- Firefly
- Premium Outdoor Signs
- Sea Screamer Dolphin Cruise
3 Years
- Carmike Cinemas, Inc.
- Mike Reiter & Associates
- Valley Crest
5 Years
- Covenant Christian School
- Newk's Express Cafe
6 Years
- The Retreat at PCB
7 Years
- Panama City CRA
8 Years
- Premium Clean Care
9 Years
- McDonald's David Costa Enterprises
10 Years
- H&R Block
- Paul Harris Insurance Agency
11 Years
- The Bagel Maker
14 Years
- Panama City Urological Center
- Southern Orthopedic Specialists, P.A.
15 Years
- FL Dept. of Health in Bay County
- Gents, Inc.
- NHC Homecare
- Ponderosa Builders of North Florida, Inc.
28 Years
- Brock Lawn and Pest Control, Inc.
- Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort, Inc.
29 Years
- Merrill Lynch
37 Years
- Manpower Inc.
63 Years
- Peoples First Insurance Services
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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.
March 27th
Ferrucci Ristorante
12:00 p.m.
March 26th
Group D
Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
12:00 p.m.
April 2nd
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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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