Bay County Chamber of CommerceNovember 19, 2014
eBIZ newsletter


We are excited to welcome United Airlines Express to Northwest Florida Beaches 
International Airport. In case you missed it, the announcement was made at our November First Friday. This new service starts in March and will connect us to the Houston area where you can take many national and international flights.


Have you seen the new Destination Bay video by the Economic Development Alliance of Bay County and the Tourist Development Council? Take a look at the piece that showcases our beautiful county by clicking here.


Exciting things are in the works for the Panama City Marina project as the choice for developers has been narrowed down to two, HomeFed and Great South. We look forward to seeing the improvements that our whole county will be able to enjoy.


Congratulations to those newly elected to office. Representative Elects, Jay Trumbull and Brad Drake and Congresswoman Elect Gwen Graham. We look forward to working with them all. 


The holiday season is officially here and while you are purchasing gifts for your family and friends, check out Small Business Saturday on November 29th. Several of our Chamber members will be participating in this event and giving out giftcards. Watch our Facebook page for more information.

 

Additional Topics Include:

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

Much Success,


The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff


 

Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater for your chance to win a prize!

Friday, December 5th
FSU Panama City Holley Academic Center (4750 Collegiate Dr.)
Networking and Coffee 7:15 a.m. Program 8 a.m.
U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Region-1st Air Force
(Air Forces Northern) and Norad Tracks Santa
 


Sponsored by: 
      

Coffee sponsored by:

 
 
    Entertainment provided by the Early Education and Care Sandbox Kids.

 
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. Watch our Facebook page for clues to win 
$25 American Express gift cards!
 
Thank you to our sponsors:
The Sleep Center
Leitz Music Company
Dr. William Warneck
H&R Block

The Chamber is looking for sponsors to help promote this event. If you would like to become a sponsor, please contact Elizabeth at 850.215.3761.


 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.



 Mark your calendar for the 2015 Annual Dinner

Friday, January 23rd

Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort

(550 R. Jackson Blvd.)

For Platinum and Corporate Sponsorships click here.

 

Thank you to our sponsors: 

    Edgewater

 

HealthSouth, Coldwell Banker Carroll Realty, 

RockTenn, Klevermedia Works

 

For more information on sponsorships, please contact Elizabeth at 215.3761. 

LB Alumni

 You are invited to attend the

Leadership Bay Alumni Association Social
 

Wednesday, December 13th

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

G. Foley's 

 3212 West 23rd Street

 

Sponsored by:

Gulf Power logo
 

and hosted by the Leadership Bay Steering Committee


 

Beverages and Hors d'oeuvers will be served.  Please invite all of your class graduates and LB Alumni that you know.

 

Also available to you will be a flash drive with the entire LB Alumni database.  If you would like to connect with local LB members or build new relationships, these flash drives will be available to non-LB Alumni Association members for $10. This fee will be used for the sole purpose of sponsoring LB Alumni events in the future. 

 

Please RSVP to Elizabeth at 215-3761 

 by December 1st. 

 

There is no cost for Leadership Bay Alumni Association members.  Non Leadership Bay Alumni Association members are invited to attend at a cost of $5. Cancellations after December 1st will be invoiced.  Are you interested in joining the Leadership Bay Alumni?  Click here to find out more information.  
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. 

Ribbon Cuttings
 
 
 Sonny's Real Pit BBQ
 532 N. Tyndall Pkwy 

 

 Catholic Charities of Panama City

2922 Hwy 98

 

Courtyard By Marriott

905 E. 23rd Place
 

Dunkin Donuts

912 Thomas 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 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

 

Sunnyside Beach and Tennis Resort

Vets 4 Heroes
Thank you to Clear Channel Radio for our new member radio spots!

 Thank You Renewing Members  

Member Anniversaries  
 1 Year
- Bay Dental Center 
- The Unlimited Path of Central Florida, Inc.

 

2 Years 

- Academy of Eye Care
- Bacot Academy
- French & French

- Money Mizer Pawn & Jewelers  

 

4 Years 

- ISPA Technology

 

 5 Years

- Aqua Medical Spa @ Gulf Coast Dermatology
- CareSouth Homecare Professionals
- Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital
 

9 Years

- Simon Property Group
 

13 Years 

- Hatch Mott MacDonald

 

15 Years 

- Capstone House, Inc.

 

 20 Years

- Matthew L. Hablitzel, D.D.S. M.S.

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.
December 11th
Group C
Ferrucci's Ristorante
11:30 a.m.
December 10th
Group D
Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
11:30 a.m.
November 19th

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.