Bay County Chamber of CommerceJanuary 26, 2016
Thank you to those who attended our Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony this past Friday. What a great turnout to honor our two outgoing Chairmen, Andrew Levy and Michael Sears. Congratulations to the Lauren Merriam Award Winner, Leon Walters, and Member of the Year, Derwin White of GAC Contractors. We look forward to a great 2016 with our new Chairman of the Board, Robert Carroll, of McNeil Carroll Engineering. Click here to view a full story regarding the event.

Also, thank you to the businesses who donated items for our Silent Auction benefiting Junior Leadership Bay. We were able to raise a significant amount to help sustain this program that showcases all the great opportunities Bay County has to offer to high school juniors.

Don't forget to join us this Thursday for Business After Hours at Dave & Buster's. This is sure to be a fun event. More details are below.

Speaking of Business After Hours, sponsorships are now available, including First Friday sponsorships. For more information, contact Elizabeth at 850.215.3761.
Additional Topics Include:
  • January Business After Hours 
  • Bay Young Professionals Social
  • February First Friday
  • Ribbon Cuttings
  • Military Affairs Committee
  • Bay Business Connection (BBC) Group Meeting Dates

Much Success,

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff
 

Join us for Business After Hours!

Thursday, January 28th
5-7 p.m.
Dave & Buster's
(Pier Park) 

Sponsored by:
   
 
Save the date for the next BYP Social! 
 
Tuesday, February 2nd
5-7 p.m.
Fishale Taphouse & Grill
7715 Front Beach Road
 
No cost for BYP members; future BYP members $5.  Please RSVP by Monday, February 1st, to Bethany at 850.215.3779.
 
Thank you to our sponsor:
 


Friday, February 5th
Networking and Coffee 7:15 a.m.
Program 8 a.m.
FSU Panama City
(4750 Collegiate Dr.)

Sponsored by:

  
Program:

Bob Majka, County Manager 
Bay County Update

Entertainment by:
Ronnie Lemasters

Coffee provided by:
 

Sponsorships available! Contact Elizabeth at 850.215.3761.
Ribbon Cuttings


Suncrest/Omni Home Health
1617 Tennessee Avenue

RV Connections 
3926 East 15th Street

Reed Law Firm
1328 Jenks Avenue


Covenant Care
107 West 19th Street
Military Affairs Committee held its annual "The Passing of the Gavel" event on January 12
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at the Panama Country Club in Lynn Haven.
Outgoing 2015 MAC Chairman, Larry Carroll "Passing the Gavel" to Mike Sears, incoming MAC Chairman for 2016.
MAC Chairman Larry Carroll with Tyndall, NSA and NSWC Base Leadership.

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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CHAMBER CALENDAR
Click here to view upcoming Chamber events.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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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 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

Harts Marine & Outdoor

Panama City Segway

The Woman to Blame Coffee Room

Main Street Antiques

Christina M. Durta, CPA

   
Thank you to iHeartMedia for our new member radio spots!
 Thank You Renewing Members  
Member Anniversaries  
1 Year
- A Better Ledger 
- Whispering Palm Apartments

2 Years
- Bee Hive Homes of Lynn Haven
- Lone Wolf Bail Bonds Inc
- Merchant Management Group

3 Years
- Aaron's Sales and Leasing
- Blossoms 
- Desiree Gardner Photography
- Gorgeous
- Panama City Kiwanis Club
- Women's Club of Panama City
 
5 Years
- Allstate Insurance - Baytown Agency
 
6 Years
- Lowe's Home Center 

 7 Years
- Bay County Clerk of Court
- Eastern Shipbuilding Group
- Graham & Company
- Ladybug Embroidery & Gifts

8 Years
- Chautauqua Services Inc.
- Gift Basket Designs 

9 Years
- Dermatology Specialists of Florida
 
10 Years
- Gulf Crest Condominiums 
- Oceaneering Umbilical Solutions
 
 12 Years
- NAI Talcor

17 Years
- Brain & Spine Center, P.A.

 18 Years
- Adams Pharmacy
- Emerald Coast Medical Association
- Guettler & Guettler Inc.
 
20 Years
- Panama City Mall
- Trane

22 Years
- Regions Bank

24 Years
- Mar-K Towing, Inc.
 
27 Years
- Bay Medical Sacred Heart 

 28 Years
- SSA Marine

 30 Years
- Century 21-Commander Realty, Inc.

31 Years
- Bay Lincoln Mercury Dodge Hyundai

 33 Years
- Maxis360 NWFL
 
43 Years
- iHeartMedia

65 Years
- Brown & Brown Insurance
- Gulf Power Company
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?
Bay Business Connection (BBC) provides an opportunity for groups of business professionals to come together to network, share business leads and referrals with other group members.
 
BBC 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 BBC group. BBC 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.
Bay Business Connection Meeting Dates

Fishale Taphouse and Grill
11:30 a.m.
February 2nd
 
Ferrucci's Ristorante
11:30 a.m.
January 28th

Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
11:30 a.m.
February 3rd

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 850.785.5206 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.