Bay County Chamber of CommerceJuly 1, 2014
eBIZ newsletter

 

We hope everyone has a safe and memorable Independence Day on Friday. Our office will be closed for July 4th. Reminder- First Friday will be the second Friday of the month, July 11th. This is a joint event with the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce. 

Our Guide to Discovering Bay County is an excellent tool to welcome new visitors to our community. This is a FREE publication available to any of our members. Call 850.785.5206 to request boxes for your business. 

 

We are excited to announce that we are bringing back our Industry Appreciation Celebration this September. This event has great sponsorship and volunteer opportunities. For more information, or how you can join the task force, see below.  

 

Brian Ross, Chairman of Business Referral Network (BRN) Group C, is actively recruiting "on a first come first served basis". This service is free with your membership. It's a great way to generate new leads for your products and services. We are looking for individuals who work in the nonprofit, media, insurance, office products, pest control, CPA, engineer, hotel, or realty fields just to name a few of the available categories.  Remember, only one person per profession so click here and Tamara will get you signed up.

 

Additional Topics Include:

  • Leadership Bay Applications for 2014-2015 Class
  • First Friday With the Beach
  • Industry Appreciation Celebration
  • Color Vibe 5k
  • Ireland Trip 
  • Military Affairs Committee
  • Business Referral Network Group Meeting Dates

Much Success,


The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff

Now Accepting Applications for
2014-2015 Leadership Bay Class
    
The Leadership Bay Steering Committee under the chairmanship of Petie Bailey with Gulf Power, is accepting applications for the Leadership Bay 2014-2015 class. 

 

The mission of the program is to cultivate a broadened network of well-informed leaders whose strengthened commitment to community involvement will affect positive change in Bay County.

 

Leadership Bay was founded in 1983 and is a community leadership development program of the Bay County Chamber, in conjunction with Gulf Coast  State College.  Based on the premise that people are our most important resource, the purpose of the program is to offer potential leaders a curriculum in community leadership training. 

 

Leadership Bay sessions begin in October with a mandatory overnight kick-off retreat on October 3rd-4th at Tyndall Air Force Base.  The selected class will participate in full day sessions held every other Wednesday beginning in October and graduating in May.  Participants are responsible for producing a project of benefit to the Chamber and/or the community outside of the regular curriculum hours.     


The deadline for applications is Friday, August 1st at 4 p.m.  Applications and information are available by clicking here. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin at 215.3757.

First Friday With the Beach
  
Friday, July 11th
Networking and Coffee: 7:15 a.m.
Program: 8 a.m. 
FSU Panama City Holley Academic Center (4750 Collegiate Drive)
Program: Naval Support Activity-Panama City Update 
Commander Christopher Serow
 
 
Sponsored by: 
 
 
 
 
   
Coffee sponsored by: 
    
Industry Appreciation Celebration
 
  

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce celebrates local industry contributions through the prestigious Industry Appreciation Awards.  Industry Appreciation is held in September to increase awareness of the industries that boost Bay County's economy and improve our quality of life.  The Chamber is recognizing local companies that have made a significant contribution to our local economy through expansion, export excellence, innovation, newcomer, innovation and entrepreneurship. To apply for one of these awards, please contact Elizabeth at 215.3761 or Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com.

 

Mark Your Calendar for these events:

 

Industry Appreciation Celebration Awards Breakfast

Tuesday, September 23rd

FSU Panama City Holley Academic Center

Sponsorships Available

 

Industry Appreciation Skeet and Trap Tournament

Friday, September 19th

Tyndall Air Force Base

Corporate Sponsorships Available
Click here for more information 

 

For more information on these events, please contact Elizabeth at 215.3761 or Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com

Color Vibe 5K 

The Color Vibe 5k will be held on November 15th at the former Panama City - Bay County International Airport site. If you are one of the first 500 to register, you will receive $5 off your registration fee by using the coupon code "PANAMACITY5". Click here for early registration. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Bay County Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation. Become the official "Race Place to Stay". Click here for more information.

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.

 

  

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
 
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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

 

We=Balance
 
B-Squared

Painting With a Twist

Dante's Pizza 
 
Thank you to Clear Channel Radio for our new member radio spots!

 Thank You Renewing Members  

Member Anniversaries  
 1 Year
- Bay Area Resource Center
- Brightway Insurance
- Family Chiropractic Center
- MD Billing Solutions 

 

2 Years

- Auto Brokers of America
- Whataburger 

 

5 Years 

- L&R Tractor Inc. 

 

7 Years 

- Coastal Metals
- Mad Hatter Automotive Center
- Value Place 

  

10 Years

- Naval Support Activity
- Neves Media Productions
- Suncrest / Omni Home Health 

 

12 Years 

- Stantec  

 

13 Years 

- Skinner Tax Consulting Inc.
- Specialty Care Inc. 

 

14 Years 

- Spinnaker
- TGI Friday's  

 

22 Years 

- B & S Liquors Inc.

 25 Years

- Northrop Grumman
 

27 Years 

- Bayou George Grocery Store
- First Baptist Church 

  

28 Years 

- KLW Enterprises, Inc.  

 

29 Years 

- FSU Panama City  

  

35 Years

- Bush Air Conditioning 

 

40 Years 

- Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetaries

 

56 Years 

- Remsco, Inc.

 

57 Years 

- Barron & Redding, P.A. 


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 at no extra charge.
 
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.
July 15th
Group B
El Jalisco
11:30 p.m.
July 10th
Group C
Ferrucci Ristorante
12:00 p.m.
July 9th
Group D
Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
11:30 p.m.
July 16th

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.