Bay County Chamber of CommerceOctober 20, 2015
eBIZ newsletter
Greetings!
Our First Responders Appreciation Luncheon is next Thursday, October 29th. Seats are running out quickly, so to reserve your table or ticket please contact Elizabeth at 850.215.3761.
Leadership Bay and Junior Leadership Bay have officially kicked off! The two groups have been to Tyndall Air Force Base for team-building and have started touring different businesses around the area. We look forward to seeing what they accomplish and learn from these exciting Chamber programs.
Speaking of continuing education, our Educators in Industry has also started. This program takes guidance counselors and other administrative staff from Bay District Schools around the area to show them what opportunities are available for students once they graduate.
Our October Bay Biz has arrived. To view the online version, click here. Want to place the issue in your office? Call the Chamber at 850.785.5206 to receive additional free copies.
Did you know...
  • Have you downloaded our MyChamberApp? It's a free smartphone app we provide to our members available on iPhone and Droid systems.
  • We can include your social media accounts on your member profile? E-mail Brittany for more information.
Additional Topics Include:
  • Bay Young Professionals Event
  • First Responders Appreciation 
  • November First Friday
  • Career Connections
  • Tuscany Trip
  • Ribbon Cuttings
  • Ambassador Spotlight
  • Military Affairs Committee
  • Business Referral Network Group Meeting Dates

Much Success,

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff
Save the date for the next BYP & HYPE Social 
and Golf Clinic & Putting Contest
 
Thursday, October 22nd
Golf Clinic: 5 p.m.
Social: 5:30 - 7 p.m. 
Bay Point Golf Resort
(4114 Jan Cooley Drive)
 
During the clinic you will learn:
Grip, Alignment, and Posture
 
You do not need any experience. You don't own clubs yet?  They will be provided to use! If you don't want to participate in the clinic, there will be a putting contest.
 
The social will at Club 19 where you can enjoy special selections from the chef!
 
You must RSVP to Elizabeth by 5 p.m. today. There is no cost for BYP or HYPE members, $10 for future members.  For more information contact Elizabeth at 850.215.3761.
 
Thank you to our sponsor:
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Join us as we honor our First Responders at the 5th annual First Responders Appreciation Luncheon.

 

Thursday, October 29th

11 a.m.

FSU Panama City Holley Academic Center


 

Keynote Speaker:
 
 

Officer Mike Edwards,
Co-founder of Humanizing the Badge

 

Click here for sponsorship information or call Elizabeth at 850.215.3761.

 

Thank you to our sponsors:

 

 


Sponsored by:

 
 
Wear your favorite college gear to represent your team!
 
Friday, November 6th
Networking and Coffee 7:15 a.m.
Program 8 a.m.
FSU Panama City
(4750 Collegiate Dr.)
    
Program:
 
Entertainment by:
Kevin Fair, Pianist

Coffee provided by:
 
Career Connections logo

 Career Connections is a program of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce that is held every year for high school students to learn more about employment opportunities after completion of 
high school. 
 
Tuesday, November 17th
Gulf Coast State College
 
Sponsorship Opportunities are available to help sustain the program. If your business would like to
sponsor, please click here.


Join us on March 15-24th to Discover Tuscany!
 
The rolling hills of Tuscany are home to sprawling vineyards, charming medieval hill towns and enchanting cities steeped in history, culture and legend. 

Discover them for yourself on this relaxing sojourn into the Italian countryside. Visit Rome, Assisi and San Gimignano. Savor a six-night stay in Montecatini Terme, the famous resort and spa town. 

Enjoy free time to explore the cultural treasures of Florence, including Michelangelo's "David." Discover the charming town of Lucca, Italy's best-kept secret. Learn about the heroic deeds of WWII at remains of the Gotic Line and visit the Museum of Liberation. Enjoy fabulous local wines and the region's famous cuisine. This is Tuscany as you always imagined it.

Visit the Academy Gallery and Michelangelo's famous statue of DavidSample delectable wines during an included wine tasting in the heart of the Chianti region. Visit the breathtaking and historic city of San Gimignano. Enjoy a guided tour of historic Assisi and visit the Basilica of St. Francis, a World Heritage site containing famous frescos by world-renowned artists. Enjoy regional wines with every included dinner. Experience the benefits of personal audio headsets, designed for better communication between you and your guides throughout your tour. Enjoy a relaxing 6-night stay in Tuscany, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

For more information, click here or contact Elizabeth at 850.215.3761.

Ribbon Cuttings


Prine Orthodontics
3308 West Highway 390

Institute of Endocrinology
633 Baldwin Road

Jellyfish Health
209 Harrison Avenue

Small Business Development Center
Inside Panama City Mall 


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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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

Gulf Coast Utility Contractors

Beach Boys Shuttle Taxi & Limo

Sunniland Roofing Supply

30A Olive Oil Company

dsi Associates

Liberty National Life Insurance

Vortex Geospatial LLC
   
Thank you to iHeartMedia for our new member radio spots!
 Thank You Renewing Members  
Member Anniversaries  
1 Year
- Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
- Succentrix Business Advisors
- Sunnyside Beach and Tennis Resort
 
2 Years
- Badcock Furniture & More
- Guyson Construction
- Williams Communications, Inc.

3 Years
- Bay Center Nursing & Rehab
- El Jalisco

4 Years
- Carpe Diem Solutions, Inc.
- Emerald Coast Insurance
- Florida Architects, Inc.
- LockMasters USA
- Miller Marine Yacht Service

5 Years
- AVIAN Engineering LLC
- Kerigan Marketing Associates, Inc.
- The Shrimp Boat
 
6 Years
- TownePlace Suites

7 Years
- Gift Basket Designs
- Sleep Inn & Suites
- Suburban Extended Stay
 
 8 Years
- Pan Care of Florida, INC
 
9 Years
- Comfort Inn & Suites
- Quality Inn & Conference Center

10 Years
- Anderson & Associates Construction, Inc.
- Gulf Coast Women's Club

 11 Years
- Builder Specialties, Inc.
- Eye Center South
- Florida Choice Physical Therapy
 
12 Years
- Panama City Rescue Mission
- State Farm - Michael Lovchuk
- Tommy Smith Elementary

14 Years
- First Command Financial Planning
- Hatch Mott McDonald

17 Years
- Bay County Council on Aging
- Jensen USA, Inc.
- Florida SEE Magazines

21 Years
- SWS Environmental Services
 
24 Years
- Small Business Development Center

29 Years
- Bay County Board of Commissioners
- P.C. Development Group Inc.
 
 30 Years
- CareerSource Gulf Coast
 
35 Years
- Bay County Association of Realtors

 45 Years
- Paulk's Moving & Storage
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.
November 3rd
 
Group B
El Jalisco
11:30 a.m.
October 22nd

Group D
Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
11:30 a.m.
October 21st

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.