Bay County Chamber of CommerceApril 22, 2014
eBIZ newsletter


Today is Super Tuesday Municipal Elections in Callaway, Panama City Beach, and Mexico Beach. Get out and vote! For more information, call the Supervisor of Elections Office at 784.6100.

 

The 2013-2014 Junior Leadership Bay Class graduation is tonight at FSU-Panama City. Congratulations, students! We are proud of the work you have done in Bay County and look forward to watching you succeed even more.

 

Interested in the proposed changes to Highway 390? There will be an informational meeting this Thursday, April 24th, at Emerald Coast Fellowship Church (4102 Highway 390) from 5-6 p.m. For more information on this and other Governmental Affairs issues click here or contact Theresa at 215.3759.

 

Our Internship Marketplace created and designed by the 2013-2014 Leadership Bay Class has kicked off. Do you have an internship you would like to offer this summer? Click here to view this free service only available to Chamber members.

 

The April Bay Biz is now out. Click here to view the electronic copy, or call 850.785.5206 for more copies for your office. Thank you to everyone who advertised in this issue. Would you like a spot in the July issue? We have great stories lined up that will tackle issues facing our area. 

Contact Brittany at 215.3755 for more information.

  

Additional Topics Include: 

  • Annual Block Party
  • May First Friday
  • 10th Annual Career Expo
  • Tourism Appreciation Month
  • Trip to Ireland
  • Grand Openings and Ground Breakings
  • Military Affairs Committee
  • Business Referral Network Group Meeting Dates

Much Success,


The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS 
 
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.     
  
Friday, May 2nd
Networking and Coffee: 7:15 a.m.
Program: 8 a.m. 
FSU Panama City Holley Academic Center (4750 Collegiate Drive)
Program: Tourist Development Council 
President and CEO, Dan Rowe
 
Sponsored by: 
 
 
Coffee sponsored by Golden Corral 
Music Provided by Ronnie Lemasters 
 
First Friday sponsorships are still available for 2014. 
Contact Elizabeth at 215.3761 for more information.  


As proud partners in presenting the 10th Annual Career Expo next month, we offer a final reminder to all employers. If you have professional job/career openings (a minimum of $12 per hour/$25,000 per year) then this is the place for you. To ensure you are included, you must reserve your spot by April 30th. Have questions about the event? Click here or call CareerSource Gulf Coast at 850.872.4340.
 

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 to play in the tournament. 

 

A Co-sponsorship for this Business After Hours is available. Contact Elizabeth at 215.3761 for more information.

 

Sponsored by: 

  

 

 


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. Click here to sign up your team.

 

Interested in sponsoring? 

Carts and Scorecards, click here

Gazebo, click here 

 

 

Thank you to our sponsors!

 

Beverage cart sponsor:

  

Eagle sponsor:  

 

 

 

Lunch sponsored by:

Finale Enterprises  

 

 Driving Range sponsored by:

  

 

Hole in One sponsored by:
 

   
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! You do not have to be a golfer or be present to win.  
 
Chance to win tickets are 1/$10 or 3/$25 (suggested donation). To purchase tickets, call 850.785.5206 or stop by the Chamber office. 
Take a Trip to Ireland
 
 

The Bay County Chamber is teaming up with Collette Vacations to offer our membership a 10 day trip to Ireland starting  March 10, 2015. During your 10 day trip you will experience Mass at the Marian Shrine of Knock, enjoy a guided tour of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin,  you will spend two nights in the charming waterside village of Kinsale, renowned as Ireland's "gourmet capital" and much, much more.

 

The cost of $2,699 for the trip includes airfare out Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, all accommodations and 12 meals.  For more information, please contact Elizabeth at 215.3761.

 

Grand Openings & Ground Breakings
 

Bridging the Gap Recovery
220 S. Arnold Rd.
 
  Bee Hive Homes of Lynn Haven
Corner of Hwy. 390 and Hillcrest Lane 
 
 Stem to Stern Sailing
111 W. Beach Dr.

  

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.

 
CONNECT
 
CHAMBER 
Click here to view upcoming Chamber events. 
COMMUNITY
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PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS ON THE CHAMBER WEBSITE
for a great way to get in front of your target market! Email Brittany@baychamberfl.com
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!
 
  
 
Welcome
New Members

 

Bonefish Grill #7091
 
Twelve Oaks Recovery Center
 
Thank you to Clear Channel Radio for our new member radio spots!

 Thank You Renewing Members

Member Anniversaries    

  

 1 Year
- Albert Sauline III, Attorney
- Desiree Gardner Photography
- Leitz Music Company 
- Leitz Music Company FWB
- Warrior Beach Retreat, Inc. 
 
2 Years
- 4PSA
- Pirate Cruise

 

3 Years

- Humane Society of Bay County

 

5 Years 

- Ladybug Embroidery Designs & Gifts

 

6 Years 

- Gift Basket Designs

- Sunny Hills Golf Club 

  

8 Years

- Conventions Plus, Inc. 
 

10 Years 

- Bay County Sheriff's Office
- G&W Inspections 

 

15 Years 

- Cahall's Deli
- Prudential/Shimmering Sands Realty 

 

27 Years 

- Entera, Inc. 

 

29 Years 

- Bay Lincoln Mercury Dodge Hyundai  

 

 34 Years

- Ted Haney   
  

40 Years 

- Don Hood Insurance 

 


Chamber Name Tags 
If you've ordered a Chamber name tag, please pick it up at our office at 235 West 5th Street. If you would like to order one, please call 850.785.5206 or visit the name tag table at First Friday. The first one is free, and a replacement is $5.

Need New Customers?
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.) 
 
Interested in joining? Contact Don at 215.3753 or Don@baychamberfl.com for availability.
Business Referral Network Groups Meeting Dates

Group A
El Jalisco
12:00 p.m.
May 6th
Group B
El Jalisco
12:00 p.m.
April 24th
Group C
Ferrucci Ristorante
12:00 p.m.
April 30th
Group D
Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
12:00 p.m.
May 7th
 
If you are interested in joining a BRN group, contact Don@baychamberfl.com.
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. 

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 FREE publications that lets visitors, newcomers and potential businesses know Bay County is a great place to live, work and play.