Bay County Chamber of CommerceDecember 15, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of our members, Joe Moore and George Husum, both who have passed away. Our organization and community will definitely miss both of them.

Please join us tonight for our Holiday After Hours. Great networking opportunities and entertainment, plus lots of door-prizes! More details are below.

We are receiving more requests for available internships. If your company would like to post internship information, click here to view our internship marketplace.
First Friday with the Beach will be on the second Friday of the month, January 8th, so please mark your calendars for this change.
Did you know...
  • We host a New Member Breakfast? We have a great breakfast sponsorship available. Click here for more information. 
     
  • We offer affordable advertising options for your business. For more information on all our publications, contact Brittany.
Additional Topics Include:
  • Holiday After Hours
  • First Friday With the Beach
  • Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony
  • Tuscany Trip
  • Ribbon Cuttings
  • Ambassador Spotlight
  • Military Affairs Committee
  • Business Referral Network Group Meeting Dates

Much Success,

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff


The chef from Superior Residences will
be preparing and serving:
 
Carving station with roasted prime rib, shrimp and grits, chicken piccata, fried mac and cheese, glazed meatballs, Italian roasted vegetable pasta, chocolate covered strawberries, mini cheesecakes, tiramisu, apple and banana granola fosters. 

First Friday With the Beach

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

Sponsored by:

Gulf Power logo
    
Program:

Mark Wilson, 
President and CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce   

Save the date for our Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony. For sponsorship information, please click here. For more information, contact Elizabeth at 850.215.3761.

Sponsored by:

Platinum sponsor:

Gold sponsors:
 
FSU Panama City, WestRock, NAI Talcor, 
Manuel & Thompson, PA, NorthStar Church, 
Barron & Redding, PA, HealthSouth
and Gulf Coast State College


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


Mamita's Italian Pizzeria
2808 West 23rd Street 
Ambassador Spotlight


Ross Clemons was commissioned in the U.S. Army in 1986 as an infantry officer after graduating from the United States Military Academy. Over the course of 25 years in the Army, he commanded units in the infantry and Special Forces where he completed two combat tours.  He subsequently served as a defense attaché on several tours of duty in Africa and concluded his service with tours of duty at the Pentagon and at US Africa Command where he attained the rank of Colonel.  He currently is the President and Owner of Clemons & Pierce, Retirement Plans Group.
 
Fluent in French, he completed War College at the College Interarme de Defense in Paris and completed a Master's degree in History at the University of Florida.
 
In 2011 he retired with his wife, Mindy, and two children to Panama City, FL.  They serve as Associate Staff with the Navigators discipleship ministry and are actively involved in teaching several Bible studies at local military bases and at their church.   He serves on the Military Affairs Committee at the Chamber of Commerce and chairs the Ambassadors Committee.  He is currently on the board of Anchorage Children's Home and serves as a mentor for students competing for scholarships through the Bay Education Foundation.


(Last year's donation to Sims Veterans Home)
MAC is collecting items for Sims Veterans Home for Christmas. The deadline is this Friday, December 18th, at the Bay County Chamber of Commerce (235 West 5th Street). If you would like to make a monetary donation, we can do the shopping for you. All donations go to veterans to help them have a merry Christmas.


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 CALENDAR
Click here to view upcoming Chamber events.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Click here to view more upcoming community events.
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

Patriot Security Services

Premium Outdoor/Indoor Advertising

Abbey Nails

Prentice Thomas & Associates

Earthwise Pet Supply

   
Thank you to iHeartMedia for our new member radio spots!
 Thank You Renewing Members  
Member Anniversaries  
1 Year
- Institute of Endocrinology
- Taco Bell - Hwy 98
- AIG Financial Network
- Accurate Control Equipment, Inc.
- Dana Morris, Attorney at Law
- Good Cents Travel Agency
- PeoplesSouth Bank

2 Years
- Klever Media Works LLC

3 Years
- Double Eagle Support Services
 
5 Years
- RSAE Labs Inc.
- William Price, P.A.
 
 6 Years
- Lori Bates Interiors
7 Years
- Red Roof Inn
- Sleep Inn & Suites

 9 Years
- Premium Clean Care
 
10 Years
- Ocean Towers Beach Club
- Sonitrol/Redwire
11 Year
- Coastal Community Insurance

13 Years
- First United Methodist Church
- Panama City Toyota

14 Years
- St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club
 
15 Years
- Airman & Family Readiness Center
- Smitty's Barbecue & Salad Bar
 
 16 Years
- Southerland Family Funeral Homes

17 Years
- Florida Therapy Services

 20 Years
- McNeil Carroll Engineering, Inc.
 
21 Years
- Better Business Bureau of NW Fla

24 Years
- Segers, Sowell, Stewart, Johnson & Brill

25 Years
- City of Parker
- Grease Pro, Inc.
 
26 Years
- Boys & Girls Club of Bay County
- Port Panama City USA
 27 Years
- First National Bank Northwest Fla
- Mayer Electric

28 Years
- WJHG News Channel 7

 30 Years
- City of Callaway
- Clemons Company
- Panhandle Educators Federal Credit Union
 
34 Years
- Moonspinner Condo Assoc
- Shumaker Construction Company, Inc.

35 Year
- Buchanan & Harper, Inc.

37 Years
- Diver's Den

38 Years
- ERA Neubauer Real Estate, Inc.
- Manpower Inc.
- Merrick Industries, Inc.
 
39 Years
- The Storage Inn
 
 41 Years
- Bay Radiology Associates P.A.

50 Years
- Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC

 58 Years
- Engineering & Equipment
 
61 Years
- Tipton, Marler, Garner & Chastain

 64 Years
- AT&T
- Anderson Columbia Company, Inc.
- Tarpon Dock Air Conditioning
 
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.
January 5th
 
Group B
El Jalisco
11:30 a.m.
January 14th

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.