Bay County Chamber of CommerceJune 3, 2014
eBIZ newsletter

 

Thank you to the Tourism Appreciation Month Task Force, our sponsors and everyone who made our Tourism Appreciation Month celebrations a success. We truly live in the most beautiful place in the world and we are proud to call this area home. Congratulations to our Spring Classic winning team Si Clemo, David Chapman, Cody Shields and Matt Culpepper. Also congratulations to our Great Golf Ball Drop winner, Tom Donohue. To see highlights from Tourism Appreciation Month, visit our Facebook page.

 

The Business Innovation Center and the Small Business Development Center will be hosting a Small Business Candidates Forum for the Florida State House of Representatives Candidates, District 6. The forum will take place on Tuesday, June 24th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Summit Conference Room of the Advanced Technology Center at Gulf Coast State College. For more information, contact Theresa at 215.3759.

Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is going on now through June 8th. Get prepared for storms while supporting fellow members- and it's all tax free! Click here for a list of eligible items.  

 

The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Lunch and Earn on growth in Bay County. If you would like to attend, click here. This event is open to Bay County Chamber of Commerce and Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce members.

 

Sponsorship opportunities are available for our July First Friday with the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce. If you would like to sponsor one of our biggest events, contact Elizabeth at 215.3761. Due to the 4th of July holiday, First Friday in July will be held on the 11th. 

 

Additional Topics Include:

  • 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

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS 
  
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: 
  
Emcee:
 
David Powell
Innovations Federal Credit Union 
 
David and Bryan want to remind everyone attending to bring 
a roll of toilet paper.
 
Coffee sponsored by: 
 
 
First Friday sponsorships for July & August are still available. 
Contact Elizabeth at 215.3761 for more information.  
 

Mark your calendars for the new date of 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 

 

 

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.

 

Ribbon Cuttings
 
Governor's Stone
Dock at St. Andrew's Boat Ramp
 
Dave & Buster's
600 Pier Park 

  

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.

 
CONNECT
 
CHAMBER 
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COMMUNITY
Click here to view more upcoming community events.
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

 

Team Adaptive Mobility

Art Construction of NW FL LLC. 
 
Thank you to Clear Channel Radio for our new member radio spots!

 Thank You Renewing Members

Member Anniversaries    

  

 1 Year
- Bay County Branch of NAACP
- Countertop Visions Inc.
- Perry & Young Attorney's at Law 

 

2 Years

- DeTect, Inc.
- Pinnacle Hammock Square 

 

4 Years 

- The Palms Conference Center

 

5 Years 

- McDonald's David Costa Enterprises 

  

6 Years

- Moss and Associates
- Shore House Furniture
- Sleep Inn & Suites
- UPS 

 

7 Years 

- Classic Carpets Plus Color Tile
- Littco Engineering
- Panama City POPS Orchestra 

 

8 Years 

- Panama City Living Magazine

 

11 Years 

- Panama City Cycles 

 

12 Years 

- Gulf Marine 

 13 Years

- Landmark Holiday Beach Resort
- Steel City  

14 Years 

- Schooners
- Smitty's Barbecue & Salad Bar 

 

 16 Years

- Science & Discovery Center of NW Florida
  

17 Years 

- Florida Linen

 

18 Years 

- Heritage Bible Church 

- State Attorney's Office-14th Circuit

  

19 Years

- David Pete Windham, DMD.

 

20 Years 

- Copy Products Company

 

21 Years 

- Super 8 Motel

 

23 Years 

- Holiday Inn Select
- Lewis Metals, Inc. 

 

24 Years 

- Grease Pro, Inc.
- Kedrick Cerry Inc. 
 

 25 Years

- American Business Center, Inc.
- Sand Dollar Inn  
 

29 Years 

- Sowell Tractor Company 

 

 33 Years

- Moonspinner Condo Assoc
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 Tamara at 215.3791 or Tamara@baychamberfl.com for availability.
Business Referral Network Groups Meeting Dates

Group A
El Jalisco
12:00 p.m.
June 17th
Group B
El Jalisco
11:30 p.m.
June 12th
Group C
Ferrucci Ristorante
12:00 p.m.
June 11th
Group D
Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
11:30 p.m.
June 4th

If you are interested in joining a BRN group, contact  Tamara@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.