Bay County Chamber of CommerceSeptember 22, 2015
eBIZ newsletter

Deadline this Thursday! Don't miss the opportunity to find out how to grow your business through marketing your products and services to the government. Click here to register for our upcoming seminar.
Congratulations, to our President, Carol Roberts, who was recognized at the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals annual conference for five years of service as a member of the Board of Directors.
Thank you to those who participated in our Industry Appreciation Celebration Sporting Clay Tournament! Congratulations to Dr. Reid Bauman, Bryan Taylor, Will Cramer, Aaron Rich and Jim Hayden who took home 1st place!

Please make sure to join us this Thursday, September 24th, for our Industry Appreciation Celebration Awards Breakfast. We still have some spots left. View more information below.
Did you know...
  • We want to promote your non-profit and community events! Click here to upload information regarding your event for free.
  • Our boardroom is available to host your meetings for free during regular business hours? Call 850.785.5206 for more information.
Additional Topics Include:
  • Industry Appreciation Celebration
  • Selling to the Government Seminar
  • October First Friday
  • First Responders Appreciation 
  • Tuscany Trip
  • Ribbon Cuttings
  • Ambassador Spotlight
  • Military Affairs Committee
  • Business Referral Network Group Meeting Dates

Much Success,

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff
September is Industry Appreciation Month!

 

September 24th: 
Industry Appreciation Celebration Awards Breakfast
FSU Panama City Holley Academic Center
Click here to purchase your table or ticket 

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

 

Thank you to our sponsors:

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Be sure to mark you calendar for the next BYP event to tour Maritech Machine!

Monday, September 28th 
3:30 - 5 p.m.
Maritech Machine
1740 Sherman Avenue
 
Maritech Machine is a machine shop, manufacturing "mission critical" components for the undersea oil and gas industry, marine industries, military bases and various local and regional manufacturing facilities.  These important components are manufactured from various grades and alloys of steel, bronze, aluminum, titanium, as well as assorted types of industrial plastics and fibers. 

Reservations are required by Friday, September 25th. You must be a member of BYP to participate and space is limited.

To reserve your spot or to join BYP, 
contact  Elizabeth at 850.215.3761

Learn about opportunities and winning strategies to grow your business with contracts from the Military, Federal, State and local agencies. Somewhere in the Government, your product or service is bought and used. This training session will highlight many of these opportunities and the path to win them!

Click here to for more information.

Presented by: Eleanor Holland- Lynch currently serves as a Capture Specialist for True North Logistics. Previous to her position with True North Logistics, Eleanor served as the Director of the Office of Small Business Programs at Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) since 2003. DSCC is DoD's Supply Chain Manager for the consumable parts used on Land and Maritime Weapon Systems. This includes over 2 million items for vehicles, guns, ships, missiles and electronic spare parts. DSCC award contracts annually in excess of $3 billion with more than 60% going to small business.

Sponsored by:


   
Friday, October 2nd
Networking and Coffee 7:15 a.m.
Program 8 a.m.
FSU Panama City
(4750 Collegiate Dr.)
    
Program:
 

Coffee provided by:

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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 Wednesday, September 30th, at 11:30 a.m. in the Chamber boardroom. There is no cost for the luncheon, but you must RSVP. 

Can't attend the lunch but still would like more information? An evening session will also be held on September 30th at 5:30 in the Chamber boardroom. There is no cost for this luncheon or evening session, but you must RSVP.

For more information or to RSVP, click here or contact Elizabeth at 850.215.3761.
Ribbon Cuttings


Trailer Trash Boutique
474 Harrison Avenue


Historical Society of Bay County Museum
223 West 6th Street


ASAP (After School Program Assistance)


PCB Entertainment/Gulf Coast Jam


Gulf Coast State College Military Resource Center 


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

Battle's Rivercraft Marine

Trigo San Francisco Style Deli

Walgreens Store #9619

Sandra Jean Uniforms

Gun Depot USA

Dermatology Southeast

Laura Maxwell

Childcare Network

   
Thank you to iHeartMedia for our new member radio spots!
 Thank You Renewing Members  
Member Anniversaries  
1 Year
- Florida Restaurant Lodging Association
- Succentrix Business Advisors
 
2 Years
- Badcock Furniture and More
- Guyson Construction
- Williams Communications, Inc.
 
3 Years 
- Bay Center Nursing & Rehab
- El Jalisco
 
4 Years
- Carpe Diem Community Solutions, Inc.
- Emerald Coast Insurance
- Miller Marine Yacht Service

6 Years
- TownePlace Suites

 9 Years
- Comfort Inn & Suites

10 Years
- Gulf Coast Women's Club
 
11 Years
- Builder Specialties, Inc.
- Eye Center South
- First Choice Physical Therapy

12 Years
- State Farm - Michael Lovchuck
 
 14 Years
- First Command Financial Planning
- Hatch Mott MacDonald
 
17 Years
- Bay County Council on Aging

29 Years
- Bay County Board of Commissioners 

 30 Years
- CareerSource Gulf Coast
 
35 Years
- Bay County Association of REALTORS
Thank you to Powell Broadcasting for our renewing member appreciation radio spots!
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.
October 6th
 
Group B
El Jalisco
11:30 a.m.
September 24th

Group D
Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
11:30 a.m.
October 7th

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.