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Greetings!
We've had some changes in leadership at both our excellent colleges. At Gulf Coast State College, we bid farewell to Dr. Jim Kerley and welcome Dr. John Holdnak. The selection committee certainly had their work cut out for them, but they could not have found a person that is more passionate about GCSC nor Bay County. Over at FSU, Dr. Ken Shaw is also leaving us as he and his wife head to Texas; we do sincerely wish him the best.
Speaking of changes, please welcome Aerial Payne to the Bay County Chamber of Commerce! She will serve as the Executive Assistant as Tamara Barnes has been promoted to Vice President of Membership Development. Welcome, Aerial!
If you are a member of a Business Referral Network (BRN), our all groups luncheon is this Thursday at the St. Andrew Bay Yacht Club. Please RSVP by tomorrow to Tamara at 215.3791.
Congratulations to our teams who placed in the 7th Annual Jungleball Volleyball Tournament held on May 12th at Boardwalk Beach Resort. A special thanks to the Gulf Coast State College Ladies Volleyball team and Coach Kyle Peck for scoring the tournament. Congratulations to Peaden for taking home first place!
We are wrapping up our Bay Biz Magazine for July which features the Red Snapper issue of limitations in Bay County and the economic impact. If you would like to be featured, contact Brittany at 215.3755.
Additional Topics Include:
- Tourism Appreciation Month
- BYP Tour
- June First Friday
- June Block Party
- Trip to Ireland
- Ribbon Cuttings
- Military Affairs Committee
- Business Referral Network Group Meeting Dates
Much Success,
The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff
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Mark your calendar for these exciting events to celebrate Tourism Appreciation Month in May!
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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. Click here to sign up your team.
Interested in sponsoring?
Carts and Scorecards, 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:
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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! 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.
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Upcoming BYP Tour of Stem to Stern Sailing
Thursday, May 29th
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Stem to Stern Sailing, LLC
(111 W. Beach Dr. Panama City, FL. 32401)
$5 for members $20 for future members
Have you ever wanted to go learn to sail or go sailing?
Stop by and find out more details. Eight lucky winners will get to go on a three hour trip on Saturday, May 31st.
Interested in becoming a BYP member? Contact Kevin at 215.3757.
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Friday, June 6th
Networking and Coffee: 7:15 a.m.
Program: 8 a.m.
FSU Panama City Holley Academic Center (4750 Collegiate Drive)
Program: Internship Marketplace, a Project of the
2013-2014 Leadership Bay Class
Sponsored by:
Coffee sponsored by
First Friday sponsorships for July & August are still available.
Contact Elizabeth at 215.3761 for more information.
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Mark your calendars for the new date for our 3rd Annual Board of Directors Block Party!
Thursday, June 12th
5-7 p.m.
Bay County Chamber of Commerce (235 West 5th Street)
There will be food, games, a bounce house for kids, live entertainment by
True Soul, popcorn, cotton candy and more!
Bring an item for the Humane Society of Bay County and receive a free
t-shirt from InkTrax! Visit www.PanamaCity.org for a full list of items the Humane Society needs.
Thank you to our sponsors:
The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
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Take a Trip to Ireland
The Bay County Chamber is teaming up with Collette Vacations to offer our members 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, 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 of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, all accommodations and 12 meals. For more information, please contact Elizabeth at 215.3761.
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Ribbon Cuttings
Arthritis and Infusion Center
2917 Hwy. 77
Bay County Extension Office
2728 E. 14th 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 Theresa@baychamberfl.com or 850.215.3759.
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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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Zachary Van Dyke, P.A.
U.S. Health Advisors
SouthernCat Inc.
Edible Bay
All Clear Hearing Centers
Pamela Elliott Talent Agency
Midway Medical Clinic II
Supply Chain Systems 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
- Mercedes Benz of Dothan
- The Sleep Center
2 Years
- Glass Doctor
- Workout Anytime PCB
3 Years
- Sacred Heart Hospital on the Gulf
4 Years
- Gulf Coast State College Foundation
- Topix Salon
- Wonderworks PCB
6 Years
- Cornerstone Marketing & Advertising, Inc.
- Sitte Roofing & Guttering Inc.
7 Years
- Dr. Robert McSpadden
- Noles Scapes
12 Years
- Elliot Brothers Paint & Body Inc.
13 Years
- Burg Management Company, Inc.
14 Years
- Naval Surface Warfare Center PC
16 Years
- Emerald Shores Health & Rehabilitation
17 Years
- Martinizing Dry Cleaning
21 Years
- The Olive Garden
35 Years
- The Columbia Group
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Chamber Name Tags
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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.
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Need New Customers?
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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
11:30 p.m.
June 12th
Ferrucci Ristorante
12:00 p.m.
May 28th
Group D
Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
11:30 p.m.
May 21st
ALL Groups Luncheon on May 22nd.
Contact Tamara for more information or to register.
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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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