Bay County Chamber of CommerceJune 30, 2015
eBIZ newsletter
Greetings!


 Congratulations to Edge Aerodynamix, Inc., who received a Silver Shovel Award from Area Development Magazine. Each year, the publication selects certain businesses in different states for their achievement in attracting high value investment projects that will create a significant number of jobs in their communities.

 

 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...

  • That our boardroom is available for your meetings or training for your employees at no cost during regular business hours? To reserve the space, call 785.5206.
  • Our Governmental Affairs Committee addresses local, state and national legislative issues that affect our community. If you have a concern you would like us to know about, contact Theresa at 215.3759.

Additional Topics Include:

  • First Friday With the Beach
  • Quickbooks Class
  • BYP Luncheon
  • Leadership Bay Applications
  • Industry Appreciation Celebration
  • First Responders Appreciation 
  • Tuscany Trip
  • 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. 
 
Program:
Carter Johnson and Jared Perdue, 
Florida Department of Transportation
 
Emcee: 
 
David Powell 

Entertainment provided by:
Kevin Fair, Pianist

Coffee provided by:


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. 



Mark your calendar for the next BYP Luncheon!

 


Featuring: Rep. Jay Trumbull

 

During this luncheon, you will get inside of state 

issues affecting you. 
 

Wednesday, July 15th

Lunch and Networking: 11:45 a.m.

Program: Noon

Bonefish Grill

641 West 23rd. Street

 

RSVP by July 13th. No cost for BYP members and $25 for future BYP members. Cancellations after July 13th will be invoiced. For more information on joining or to RSVP, contact Elizabeth at 850.215.3761.

 

Sponsored by:

 


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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.

Ribbon Cuttings and Groundbreakings   


 Crush Nutrition
731 Airport Road Suite D


Winn Dixie Liquor Store
132 South Tyndall Parkway


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.
 














      
  
 
Welcome
New Members

 

Jellyfish Health

 

Dex Media

 

Winn-Dixie in Parker

 

Skaters Choice

   
Thank you to iHeartMedia for our new member radio spots!

 Thank You Renewing Members  

Member Anniversaries  
1 Year

- (B2) / BSquared

- A-1 Anytime Bonding, Inc.

- AMIKids, PC Marine Institute

- Arias Entertainment, LLC

- Goldring Gulf Distributing 

- Team Adaptive Mobility 

 

2 Years

- Aaron Rich Marketing
- Brightway Insurance
- Community Bank
 

3 Years 

- Giambra Vending

 

5 Years

- Pirates Island Adventure Golf

 

 6 Years

- Lone Wolf Investigation & Security
- Waste Pro

 
 

7 Years 

- Catering by Bob

 

8 Years

- Littco Engineering
- Panama City POPS Orchestra

 

10 Years

- Laguna Beach Christian Retreat
- Michels & Michels Marketing Group


 

 11 Years

- Allstate-McKinney Insurance & Investments
- C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc.
- Naval Support Activity 

 

12 Years

- Bay County Property Appraiser
- Enviromed of Bay County, Inc.
- Ideal Dentistry
- Innovative Professional Solutions, Inc.
- Key Electrical Supply, Inc.
- Padgett Business Services
- Panama City Surgery Center
- Retina Specialty Institute
- Shaddai Shriners
 

13 Years 

- CK Secrets

- CYber SYtes, Inc.

- Stantec


 

14 Years

- Specialty Care, Inc.
 

 15 Years

- Naval Surface Warfare Center PC
- Spinnaker

 

16 Years 

- Bay Credit Union

- Capstone House, Inc.

- FL Dept. of Health in Bay County

 

17 Years

- Metabolic Research Center
- Second Chance of Northwest Florida

 

18 Years

- El Governor Motel

 19 Years

- American Care Source
- HealthSouth
- Heritage Bible Church
- Monica L. Cothran, P.A.
- PMI Employee Leasing
- Panama City Mall
- Rubber & Specialties, Inc.

21 Years

- Bay District School Board
- Copy Products Company
 

 22 Years

- Super 8 Motel

 
 

23 Years 

- B & S Liquors, Inc.

 

24 Years

- Lewis Metals, Inc.

 

25 Years

- Broward Hall Insurance Agency
- Kedrick Cerry Inc.
- Sonny's Real Pit BBQ

 26 Years

- Applied Research Associates, Inc.
- Northrop Grumman

 27 Years

- Wal-Mart #1207

28 Years

- First Baptist Church
 

 30 Years

- Panama City Downtown Improvement Board

 

35 Years 

- Parthenon Prints, Inc.

 

41 Years

- Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Cemeteries

 

57 Years

- Remsco, 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.