Bay County Chamber of CommerceJune 2, 2015
eBIZ newsletter


 

Congratulations to Andrew Rowell, Scott Jenkins, Shane George and Trey Wilson for taking home First Place in our 19th Annual Spring Classic Golf Tournament! Thank you to those who sponsored and participated.


Speaking of our Spring Classic, thank you to our Tourism Appreciation Month Task Force who made the month-long celebration a great one: Pam George, Chair, Krista Barker, Michelle Gerth, Philomena Martrain, Stephanie Nagle, Chris Robertson, and Sara Verhonich. Click here for our Facebook page to view photos from all the events!


A portion of Baldwin Road will be closed for at least 45 days beginning next Monday, June 8th. Traffic will be detoured just east of Minnesota Ave. to east of Syracuse Ave. to reconstruct that area of roadway. One of our members, Roberts and Roberts, Inc., will perform the work on behalf of Bay County.
 

 

Did you know...

  • You can place brochures and business cards in our lobby as part of your membership? Call 850.785.5206 for more information.
  • We have many committees you can join, depending on your interest? Click here to learn how you can serve.

 

Additional Topics Include:

  • June First Friday
  • Quickbooks Class
  • Leadership Bay Applications
  • Ribbon Cuttings
  • Ambassador Spotlight
  • Military Affairs Committee
  • Business Referral Network Group Meeting Dates

Much Success,


The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff


    

Sponsored by:
 
    

Friday, June 5th
FSU Panama City Holley Academic Center 
(4750 Collegiate Dr.)
Networking and Coffee 7:15 a.m. 
Program 8 a.m. 

Program:

Tom Feeney, President and CEO,
Associated Industries of Florida 

Coffee provided by: 

Entertainment provided by:


QuickBooks Class

Want to learn more about QuickBooks? Or have your questions answered locally? USA Books and Business has partnered with us to bring you this informational class. Sessions are split into 2 seven hour classes, spread over 2 consecutive weeks and sessions include a one hour lunch break.

July 14th and 21st
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
FSU Panama City Holley Academic Center (Room B101) 

 
 Session 1 will cover:

* Getting Started with QuickBooks

* Setting Up QuickBooks for your Business

* Working with Lists and Centers

* Entering Sales

* Receiving Payments & Making Deposit

 
 Session 2 will cover:

* Customers and Managing Accounts Receivable

* Payables and Disbursements

* Reconciling Bank and Credit Card Accounts

* Other Useful Features
 
Session 2 will begin with a one hour Q & A to allow for review and follow-up questions relating to Session 1, and to address specific areas of need for your individual business.

 
 The cost is $450 for Chamber members and $500 for future members. Participants must register before July 10th, and cancellations after that date will be invoiced. Space is limited. RSVP to Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com or 215.3761. 


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2015-2016 Class Applications

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for the 2015-2016 Leadership Bay Class. Information about Leadership Bay and applications can be found by clicking here. Deadline to apply is August 7th. Participation in the program is limited.

Founded in 1983, Leadership Bay is a community leadership development program sponsored by the Bay County Chamber of Commerce. 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. Sessions are held every other Wednesday, beginning in October and running through May, to familiarize selected participants with issues and resources that directly impact the future of Bay County. 
Ribbon Cuttings and Groundbreakings   


Aaron's Sales & Leasing 
408 A S. Tyndall Pkway


DaVita Lynn Haven Dialysis
404 E. 24th St.


 Gulf World Marine Park Stingray Bay
15412 Front Beach Rd.

First American Title Insurance
600 Grand Panama Blvd. 



About Mac

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 Moran at 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 and available internships for free online? Also, if you have an upcoming
community event, you can also post that for free. Take advantage of the great items our website has to offer! Call 850.785.5206 for more information or click here.
 

  
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Welcome
New Members

 

Jim's Vacuum and Sewing


   
Thank you to iHeartMedia for our new member radio spots!

 Thank You Renewing Members  

Member Anniversaries  
2 Years 

- Bay County Branch of NAACP

- Countertop Visions Inc.

- Mr. Trash, LLC

- Stuffy's Cafe


 

3 Years

- Taco Bell 23rd St.
- Taco Bell Lynn Haven
- Whataburger
 

7 Years 

- Sitte Roofing & Guttering Inc.

- UPS

 

8 Years

- Big Bend Community Based Care 

 

 11 Years

- Hiland Park Baptist
- Mercury Marine

 
 

15 Years 

- Emerald Coast Hospice

- Ray Morse, DMD, PA

 

19 Years

- State Attorney's Office - 14th Circuit
- Trane

 

26 Years

- Bay County Farm Bureau


 

 33 Years

- Engility Corporation 
Member to Member Discounts
The Member to Member Discount is a special discount, pricing structure, service, or product that is extended only to other members of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce.

Your discount will be featured on the Chamber website www.panamacity.org, next to your business listing. If your business would like to participate, please visit this link and complete the form. Call the Chamber Office at 850-785-5206 with any questions.
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
G. Foley's
11:30 a.m.
June 16th
 
Group B
El Jalisco
11:30 a.m.
June 11th

Group D
Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
11:30 a.m.
June 3rd

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 
Your Fellow Members!
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.