Bay County Chamber of CommerceNovember 4, 2014
eBIZ newsletter


 Today is Election Day! If you have not participated in early voting, please get out and cast your ballot before 7 p.m. If you do not know where your precinct is, click here to find out.

 Want a Trader Joe's in Panama City? Click here to help express your interest in bringing the neighborhood-grocery store to our area.


 Thank you to all of those who attended our First Responders Appreciation Luncheon as we showed appreciation for local Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS and Dispatch. Congratulations to all of our award winners! To view more, including the special video at the event, click here.


 Our Color Vibe 5k is right around the corner, on November 15th. Please make plans to join us for this fun event that benefits our Education Foundation. Even if you are not a runner, this is a family-friendly event where everyone is welcome to enjoy the party. We hope to see you there! 

 

Additional Topics Include:

  • November First Friday
  • Color Vibe 5k
  • November Business After Hours 
  • Shop Small Business Saturday
  • January Bay Biz 
  • 2015 Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony
  • Ireland Trip 
  • Ambassador Spotlight
  • Ribbon Cuttings
  • Military Affairs Committee
  • Business Referral Network Group Meeting Dates

Much Success,


The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff


  
Bring a future member as your guest and wear your favorite college team gear and show your support for your #1 team!

Friday, November 7th
FSU Panama City Holley Academic Center (4750 Collegiate Dr.)
Networking and Coffee 7:15 a.m.
Program 8 a.m.
Florida Commissioner of Education, Pam Stewart


Emcee:
Allan Bense


Sponsored by: 
FSUPC logo    

Coffee sponsored by:


Color Vibe 5K 
Time is running out to register for the ColorVibe5k Race on Saturday, November 15th at the FORMER Panama City-Bay County International Airport site.  Click here to register.  A portion of the proceeds benefit the Bay County Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation.
Tuesday, November 18th

5:30-7 p.m.

Sheltair (located at 5325 Johnny Reaver Road at the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport)

 Come enjoy refreshments by Smitty's Catering, entertainment by Jimmy Ward, Jazz Guitarist and many door prizes! 

 

Sponsored by:


 


 

 

 
Small Business Saturday 
 
The Bay County Chamber of Commerce announces its participation in the fifth annual Shop Small Business Saturday on November 29th. Shoppers in Bay County are encouraged to visit our small business members 
on that day.  

The Chamber is looking for sponsors to help promote this event. If you would like to become a sponsor, please contact Kevin at 850.215.3757.


 January Bay Biz advertisement sales are now underway! 
Don't miss the chance to showcase your business in 2015. 
Click here to read the October Bay Biz.

For more information, contact Brittany at 215.3755.

2015 Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony
 Mark your calendar for the 2015 Annual Dinner

Friday, January 23rd

Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort

(550 R. Jackson Blvd.)

For more information on sponsorships, please contact 

Elizabeth at 215.3761. 

Take a Trip to Ireland
 
  

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with Collette Vacations to offer our members a 10 day trip to Ireland starting March 10, 2015.  During your vacation, you will experience Mass at the Marian Shrine of Knock, enjoy a guided tour of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, and spend two nights in the charming waterside village of Kinsale and much, much more.  The cost of the trip includes airfare out of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, all accommodations and 12 meals. For more information or to RSVP, contact Elizabeth at 215.3761. 

Ambassador Spotlight
 
   

Mary Thweatt is owner of Edible Bay Personal Chef Service.  Her passion for cooking began in her childhood where preparing meals for a family of eight taught her the basics.  Over the next 35 years she honed her skills with training in Italy and France, as well as the Culinary Institute of America.  She specializes in Italian-French fusion, and has a reputation for providing delicious well planned meals.  Celebrities, politicians, and business owners have all enjoyed Mary's incredible creations.

Ribbon Cuttings
 

Brightway Insurance
855 E 23rd St


 

 

 Emperess Homecare 

505 E Spring St

  

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 
Click here to view upcoming Chamber events. 
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

 

Club La Vela

Chow Time Buffet and Grill

Edgewater Crossings

Thank you to Clear Channel Radio for our new member radio spots!

 Thank You Renewing Members  

Member Anniversaries  
 1 Year
- Mr. Trash, LLC
- Williams Communications, Inc.

 

2 Years 

- Chartwells School Dining Services

  

3 Years 

- DR Horton

- Super Cuts Panama City

- Super Cuts Lynn Haven

- Super Cuts

 

4 Years 

- Kerigan Marketing Associates, Inc.
- Southern Earth Sciences, Inc.
- St. Dominic Catholic Church

 

 5 Years

- Comfort Inn & Suites
- Spine Care Plus
 

7 Years

- Sea Breeze Health Care
 

10 Years 

- Allstate-McKinney Insurance & Investments

- Builder Specialties, Inc.

- Innovations Federal Credit Union

- Legacy By The Sea

- Summit Condominiums

 

11 Years 

- Emerald Coast Answerphone

 

 12 Years

- Citynet
 

13 Years

- Disability Resource Center
- Harrison Rivard Duncan & Buzzett
- Life Management Center of NW FL
 

14 Years 

- Children's Home Society of Florida
 

18 Years 

- Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative, Inc.

- Nations Real Estate
 

 

Chamber Name Tags 
If you've ordered a Chamber name tag, please pick it up at our office at 235 West 5th Street or at any First Friday event. 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 Social Capital?
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
11:30 a.m.
November 18th
Group B
El Jalisco
11:30 a.m.
November 13th
Group C
Ferrucci's Ristorante
11:30 a.m.
November 12th
Group D
Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
11:30 a.m.
November 5th

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.