Bay County Chamber of CommerceAugust 25, 2015
eBIZ newsletter

We are having numerous requests for translators. If you speak another language and would like to be added to our language bank, please call 850.785.5206.
 
Congratulations to the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport for their best year to date! We are proud of this facility and look forward to seeing the airport grow even more.
 
The Department of Labor has proposed new regulations for employees subject to overtime wages. This proposal has significant negative impact on businesses. We encourage you to comment on this issue, click here. Comments are being accepted until September 4th.
 
The Chamber has several new employees, please welcome our new Administrative Assistant, Melissa Lupton; VP of Governmental Affairs, Brandi DeRuiter; Membership Services Coordinator, Bethany Boggs and our new Membership Account Executive, Stephane Balch. Remember you can access all staff emails and telephone numbers by visiting our website at panamacity.org.
Did you know...
  • We are hosting a membership drive this month! We will pay you $25 in cash or credit to your account if you refer a new member who joins. 
  • We offer affordable advertising opportunities. To advertise in the October issue of Bay Biz or any other publication, please call 850.215.3755.
Additional Topics Include:
  • Bay Young Professionals Luncheon
  • Marketing Success Seminar
  • September First Friday
  • Industry Appreciation Celebration
  • First Responders Appreciation 
  • Tuscany Trip
  • Military Affairs Committee
  • Business Referral Network Group Meeting Dates

Much Success,

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff


Mark your calendar for the next BYP Luncheon!


Featuring: Rep. Jay Trumbull

 

During this luncheon, you will get inside information about 

state issues affecting you.

 

Wednesday, August 26th   

Lunch and Networking: 11:45 a.m. 

Program: Noon 

Bonefish Grill

641 West 23rd Street

 

RSVP by August 25th.  There is no cost for BYP Members, $25 for future BYP Members. Cancellations after August 24th will be invoiced.  For more information on how you can join BYP or to RSVP, contact Elizabeth at 215-3761.

 

Sponsored by:
   

Join us for this no cost seminar! 

Click here to register.

Sponsored by:
  
Friday, September 4th
Networking and Coffee 7:15 a.m.
Program 8 a.m.
FSU Panama City
(4750 Collegiate Dr.)
    
Program:

Becca Hardin, President
Bay County Economic Development Alliance

Entertainment: Kevin Fair, Pianist 
September is Industry Appreciation Month!

 

September 4th: 

First Friday and Industry Appreciation Kickoff

Coffee and Networking 7:15 a.m. Program 8 a.m. 

FSU Panama City Holley Academic Center

 

September 8th: 

Industry After Hours 

5:30-7 p.m. 

Spinnaker Beach Club  

 

September 18th: 

Sporting Clay Tournament 

9 a.m. 

Hard Labor Creek Plantation

Click here to play

 

September 24th: 
Industry Appreciation Celebration Awards Breakfast
FSU Panama City Holley Academic Center
Click here to sponsor 

September 25th:
Chamber Appreciation Night
Chasin' the Sun Music Festival
Click here to RSVP

 

Thank you to our sponsors:

  Gulf Power logo 

     

     news herald 

 

 

FR logo with tyndall

Join us as we honor our our First Responders at the 5th annual First Responders Appreciation Luncheon.

 

Thursday, October 29th

11 a.m.

FSU Panama City Holley Academic Center

 

Click here for sponsorship information.

 

Thank you to our sponsors:

 

Tyndall  

Bay Medical Sacred Heart  

 

        

 

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.

 

For more information on this trip, please join us for an informational luncheon on Thursday, September 3rd, at noon in the Chamber boardroom. There is no cost for the luncheon, but you must RSVP by Monday, August 31st.
  

Register for the trip before September 9th and receive a special discount.  For more information or to RSVP, click here or contact Elizabeth at 850.215.3761.

Ribbon Cutting


 

Johnson Medical Billing
1045 Jenks Avenue 



July 30th MAC Event: A farewell reception for NSA Commander Serow and welcome reception for incoming NSA Commander Huggan. 
(Photo by: Senior Airman Alex Echols/Released) 

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 Brandi DeRuiter at Brandi@baychamberfl.com or 850.215.3759.
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COMMUNITY
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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

RV Connections 

Beach Art Group
 
Smokin' Hot BBQ
 
Johnson Medical Billing

Albritton Law Office

The Corner Store ELS LLC
 
Mass Tax, Inc.
 
Gulf Management LLC

Community Health & Rehabilitation
 
The Work Studios Institute

   
Thank you to iHeartMedia for our new member radio spots!
 Thank You Renewing Members  
Member Anniversaries  
1 Year
- Chili's Grill and Bar
- Defense Contract Development  
 
2 Years
- Business Innovation Center
- Lighthouse Marina
- Pirate's Cove Marina
- RSAE, LLC
- RX Express Pharmacy of Panama City 
 
3 Years 
- Allstate Harry Grizzle Agency
- Geico Insurance
- Treatment Center of Panama City 
 
4 Years
- The Grand Theatre
 
5 Years
- Mathison Retirement Center 

6 Years
- Emerald Coast Business Women
- Sperry Van Ness/Southland Commercial
 
 8 Years
- AAAA Self Storage
- Area Glass
- Two Men and a Truck
- Wiregrass Warehouse

9 Years
- Valle Vistas

 
11 Years
- First Air Force Public Affairs
- Paul Harris Insurance Agency

12 Years
- Lawnscapes, Inc.
- Outback Storage Company
- Panama Business Machines, Inc.
- St. John Catholic School
- State Farm / Jim Dickerson
 
 15 Years
- Patriot Flags & Flagpoles
 
 18 Years
- Bay, Franklin, Gulf Healthy Start Coalition Inc.
- Capt. Tom Corley and Son Marine Surveyors
 
19 Years
- Covenant Hospice

 24 Years
- Eye Center of North Florida
 
25 Years
- Tyndall AFB Public Affairs 

27 Years
- Burger King

 29 Years
- St. Andrews Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
 
30 Years
- Bryant and Higby

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.
September 1st
 
Group B
El Jalisco
11:30 a.m.
August 27th

Group D
Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
11:30 a.m.
September 2nd
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.