Bay County Chamber of CommerceNovember 3, 2015
eBIZ newsletter
Greetings!
Make sure to join us for First Friday this week and show your team pride by wearing your favorite collegiate gear. More details are below.
The Bay County Transportation Planning Organization wants your input regarding transportation issues in our area. Click here to take the survey. 
The Downtown Panama City CRA is also seeking feedback from the community at large for its Harrison Avenue streetscape project.  Please voice your opinion and respond to this survey.
Thank you to those who attended and sponsored our First Responders Appreciation Luncheon last week. Click here to view a special video that was shown to honor our heroes.
Save the date for our Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony on January 22nd at Edgewater Beach Resort. Sponsorship information coming soon.
Did you know...
  • We want to feature your accomplishments in our Bay Biz Magazine! Send press releases to Brittany for a chance to be featured in the Biz List.
Additional Topics Include:
  • 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

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 David. Sample 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

Succentrix Business Advisors
508 Airport Suite E
Hancock Bank
2305 Highway 77 


Dinah's Coastal Furniture and Boutique
22200 Panama City Beach 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 Brandi DeRuiter at Brandi@baychamberfl.com or 850.215.3759.
CONNECT
 
CHAMBER 
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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

Callaway Country Florist & Gifts

Gulf Coast Utility Contractors

Half Hitch Tackle

Sunniland Roofing Supply

Tyndall Diner

Rodeway Inn

Treasure Trunk Mall

Beach Jeeps

   
Thank you to iHeartMedia for our new member radio spots!
 Thank You Renewing Members  
Member Anniversaries  
1 Year
- Uniting Happiness 
 
2 Years
- Bay Dental Center
- CGH Technologies  

3 Years
- Elliott Vocal Studios
- VBA Design, Inc.

4 Years
- Lifeguard Ambulance Service
- Super Cuts 

5 Years
- St. Dominic Catholic Church
 
6 Years
- Spine Care Plus 
 
 8 Years
- Davita PC Dialysis/Coastal Kidney Center
 
9 Years
- Universal Engineering Sciences

10 Years
- Catholic Charities of Panama City
- Kelley, Kronenberg, Gilmartin & Wander

 11 Years
- Innovations Federal Credit Union
- MidSouth Bank
 
15 Years
- Children's Home Society of Florida
- Panama City Urological Center
 
20 Years
- Junior Achievement of NW Florida

30 Years
- WestRock
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 17th
 
Group B
El Jalisco
11:30 a.m.
November 12th

Group D
Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
11:30 a.m.
November 4th

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.