Bay County Chamber of CommerceJune 15, 2015
eBIZ newsletter


 Please plan to attend the Bay County Commission meeting tomorrow at 9 a.m. to support the opening of the East Pass for RESTORE Act Funding and voice your opinion. 

 Remember our "Call to Action" to support Governor Scott's budget proposal to fully fund Enterprise Florida in order to expand and diversify the state's economy through job creation. Please contact Senator Don Gaetz by phone, 850.487.5001 or e-mail at gaetz.don.web@flsenate.gov. 

 

 Just a quick reminder that First Friday with the Beach is the second Friday of July, on the 10th. Our office will be closed on July 3rd. We hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July!
 

Did you know...

  • We have a goal of reaching 950 members by the end of the year and we are willing to pay you for it. If a potential member you refer joins, we will give you $25 cash or credit on your account. Contact Tamara at 215.3791 for more information.
  • Want to drive more potential customers to your social media sites? Include your business link on your member profile for free by simply replying to this e-mail with your URL. This service is free to members.

 

Additional Topics Include:

  • First Friday With the Beach
  • Quickbooks Class
  • Leadership Bay Applications
  • Industry Appreciation Celebration
  • First Responders Appreciation 
  • Tuscany Trip
  • Ambassador Spotlight 
  • Ribbon Cuttings
  • Military Affairs Committee
  • Business Referral Network Group Meeting Dates

Much Success,


The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff

First Friday with the Beach  

Sponsored by:
    
    

Friday, July 10th
FSU Panama City Holley Academic Center 
(4750 Collegiate Dr.)
Networking and Coffee 7:15 a.m. 
Program 8 a.m. 

QuickBooks Class

Want to learn more about QuickBooks? Or have your questions answered locally? USA Bookkeeping and Business Solutions has partnered with us to bring you this informational class. Sessions are split into 2 seven hour classes, spread over 2 consecutive weeks and each session includes 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. 
Mark Your Calendar for 
These Upcoming Events


 September is Industry Appreciation Month Presented 
                       by Gulf Power Company 

September 4th- First Friday - Industry Appreciation Kickoff
September 18th- Skeet Shoot 
September 24th- Industry Appreciation Awards Breakfast

 

Local First Responders Appreciation

 

Join the Chamber as we honor our First Responders at
the 4th Annual First Responders Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, October 29th, presented by Tyndall Federal Credit Union. 

 

The Bay County Chamber is teaming up with Collette Vacations to send you to Italy and Discover Tuscany on 

March 8-17, 2016. 

 

During this 10-day vacation, you will visit Rome, Assis, Basilica of St. Francis, Montecatini Terme, Lucca, Gothic Line, San Gimignano and Florence.  You will experience the cuisine, the culture, the wine and the history of Italy.

 

Register before September 9th and receive a special discount.  For more information click here or contact Elizabeth 

at 850.215.3761.

Ambassador Spotlight 

   

Jean McDougall is the Marketing Director for Hyperbaric Centers of Excellence.  She graduated from the University of Central Florida with an Advertising and Public Relations Bachelor of Arts degree in December of 2000. Since then she has held sales and marketing positions.  In 2012, she became a licensed health insurance adviser helping people understand Obamacare and other options. In September of 2014, she had a diving accident that required hyperbaric oxygen therapy to save her life.  A few months after meeting Dr. Wade Rinehart while installing his hyperbaric chamber here locally, now, she has found a new passion in life with hyperbaric medicine. As she moves forward in her career, she is very excited about educating people on hyperbaric oxygen therapy and aiding in the healing process for many people.   

Ribbon Cuttings and Groundbreakings   

 Jim's Vacuum & Sewing Center
715 Ohio Ave.

 
Keller Williams Success Realty
401 E. 23rd St.


 Sonic Drive In 
2021 Thomas Dr.

Military Affairs Committee Members along with Tyndall Air Force Base and Naval Support Activity military members recently went on a 10-hour fishing trip with Capt Anderson's Marina.  Beautiful weather prevailed and they caught their limit on Red Snapper! 

Photo courtesy of Capt Anderson's Marina   


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.
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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 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

 

K2 Technical

 

Balfour Beatty-Navy Southeast Region

Holiday Cruises & Tours in Tallahassee

 

Innovations in Finance, Inc. 


   
Thank you to iHeartMedia for our new member radio spots!

 Thank You Renewing Members  

Member Anniversaries  
1 Year

- Beachy Beach Real Estate

 

2 Years

- Central Credit Union of Florida
- Gulf Coast Dermatology
 

3 Years 

- Academy of Eye Care

- Verizon Wireless

- Workout Anytime PCB

 

4 Years

- Wyndham Resorts

 

 5 Years

- Acentria Inc.
- Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida, Inc.

 
 

7 Years 

- Trinity Lutheran Church

 

8 Years

- Viamedia

 

12 Years

- Panama City Cycles
- The Bagel Maker

 

 14 Years

- Plumb Better, Inc.
- Skinner Tax Consulting Inc.

 

15 Years

- Baysolutions
 

17 Years 

- Manuel & Thompson P.A.

- PCB Convention & Visitors Bureau

 

19 Years

- Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated 
- Early Education and Care, Inc.
 

 20 Years

- City of Springfield
- David Pete Windham, DMD.
- Jerry Pybus Electric Inc.

 

24 Years 

- Holiday Inn Select

 

25 Years

- Grease Pro, Inc.

 

26 Years

- American Business Center, Inc.
- Boys & Girls Club of Bay County
- Sand Dollar Inn

 29 Years

- Florida Offshore, Inc.
- KLW Enterprises, Inc.

30 Years

- Gulf World Marine Park
- Merrill Lynch
- Sowell Tractor Company 
 

 34 Years

- Karr, Ellis & Company 
- Moonspinner Condo Assoc.

 
 

36 Years 

- Bush Air Conditioning 

- Southern Transport Service

 

52 Years

- Capt. Anderson's Marina

 

55 Years

- Culligan Water Services

 56 Years

- GAC Contractors, Inc.


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.
July 7th
 
Group B
El Jalisco
11:30 a.m.
June 25th

Group D
Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
11:30 a.m.
June 17th
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.