Bay County Chamber of Commerce

December 1, 2015

Can you believe the year is almost over? Please remember a majority of our committees dissolve at the end of the year. Click here to view all of our committees so you can choose how to participate more in the Chamber and sign up for 2016.

Please join us on December 15th for our Holiday After Hours. Great networking opportunities and entertainment. More details are below.

Would you like to help welcome new members to the Bay County Chamber of Commerce? We have a great breakfast sponsorship available. Click here for more information.

Did you know...

We want to promote your upcoming holiday events! To post your event for free, click here.
We offer affordable advertising options for your business. For more information on all our publications, contact Brittany.

Additional Topics Include:

December First Friday
BYP Holiday Luncheon
Holiday After Hours
Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony
Tuscany Trip
Ribbon Cuttings
Military Affairs Committee
Business Referral Network Group Meeting Dates

Much Success,

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff

Sponsored by:

Join us on March 15-24^th 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

Dermatology Southeast
425 West 19th Street

MAC Chairman Larry Carroll with Colonel Brian Neal, Commander of the 44th Fighter Group at a reception at The Shrimp Boat welcoming Fort Worth, TX, civic leaders and employers of the 301st Fighter Wing and 44th Fighter Group on November 17th.

Photo credit-Brandi DeRuiter

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

www.PanamaCity.org

CHAMBER CALENDAR

Click here to view upcoming Chamber events.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Click here to view more upcoming community events.

WWW.PANAMACITY.ORG

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS ON THE CHAMBER WEBSITE

for a great way to get in front of your target market! Email Brittany 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

PC Community Development Council

Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen #11982

Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen #2555

Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen #2624

Snowbirds Gulf Coast

Storter Childs Printing Co.

Thank you to iHeartMedia for our new member radio spots!

Thank You Renewing Members

Member Anniversaries

1 Year

- Allstate Brown Insurance Agency

- Planet Fitness

- USA Bookkeeping and Business Solutions

2 Years

- Family Chiropractic Center

- Island Air Express

- The Unlimited Path of Central Florida, Inc.

3 Years

- Bacot Academy

- French & French

- LegalShield/GoSmallBiz.com

4 Years

- Access Recovery Solutions LLC

- Cabin Creek Food Services, Inc

- Marine Max

- Stanley Peacock P.A.

6 Years

- Comfort Inn & Suites

- Powell Broadcasting

13 Years

- Reach3D

14 Years

- Military Media, Inc.

20 Years

- King Aerospace

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.

December 15th

Group B

El Jalisco

11:30 a.m.

December 10th

Group D

Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)

11:30 a.m.

December 16th

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.