Bay County Chamber of CommerceFebruary 23, 2016
There will be a Harrison Avenue Streetscape Workshop tonight from 6-8 p.m. at the Panama City Centre for the Arts. We encourage your participation on this important topic. 

Please make plans to attend the Medical Tourism Briefing on Wednesday, March 9th, at Gulf Coast State College. This meeting will explore ways to make Bay County a destination for Medical Tourism. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.

We are proud to bring you savings with the Office Depot National Chamber Program. You can save money on items your business needs and there is no cost to signup. Click here for more information.

Our Educators in Industry program continued last week as school guidance counselors toured Chamber member businesses. This program takes educators out of the classroom and into different industries  to give them a better understanding of employment opportunities in our area as they guide our students and encourage them to stay in Bay County. Thank you to CareerSource, Haney Technical Center, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Trane, Maritech Machine, Gulf Coast State College, and Jellyfish Health for participating. Thank you to Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC for sponsoring this event!
Our Military Affairs Committee (MAC) is turning 70 on March 15th! Stay tuned for more details on the celebration. To join MAC, 
contact Brandi at 850.215.3759.
Do you or your sales team want to boost your numbers? We are hosting a Sales Bootcamp with Dale Carnegie Training. More information is below.
Additional Topics Include:
  • Bay Biz
  • March First Friday
  • Sales Boot Camp Seminar
  • Bed Races and Block Party 
  • CareerSource Job Fair
  • Ribbon Cuttings
  • Military Affairs Committee
  • Bay Business Connection (BBC) Group Meeting Dates

Much Success,

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff

Click here to view the online version, or call 850.785.5206 to request printed copies for your office. Thank you to those who advertised with us. Advertising opportunities for April are available. Contact Brittany at 850.215.3755  for more information.



Friday, March 4th
Networking and Coffee 7:15 a.m.
Program 8 a.m.
FSU Panama City
(4750 Collegiate Dr.)

Program:
 

Sponsored by:Gulf coast coop

Coffee sponsored by:


Sponsorships for June and August available! Contact Elizabeth at 850.215.3761.
Click here for more information.
    

Get Ready... Set... GO!!!!!!

2nd Annual Bed Races and 
6th Annual Board of Directors Block Party

Thursday, March 31st
5-7 p.m.
Bay County Chamber of Commerce
(235 West 5th Street) 

Bring diapers and wipes for the Junior League of Panama City and receive a commemorative Block Party t-shirt!

Entertainment provided by:



Bed registrations are now available! Click here or contact Elizabeth at 850.215.3761.
 

Join Us for the Best Hiring Event of the Year!

Area employers are now registering for the 12th Annual Career Expo, an event we sponsor in partnership with CareerSource Gulf Coast and the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce. This year's event promises to be better than ever, with a new location at the Holley Academic Center on the campus of FSU Panama City, where career-ready college students may more easily attend.

The event is set 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, April 13th, with the first hour set aside for our veterans. Registration is now open for employers who have positions paying a minimum of $12-$14 hourly.

Booth fee is $50, payable to CareerSource Gulf Coast. The deadline is April 1st, but don't wait! This is one of the biggest and best hiring events of the year, and booths go fast. Click here for registration form. Questions? Email Kathy Motley at CareerSource Gulf Coast MotleyK@careersourcegc.com or contact her by phone at 850.872.4340, ext. 128.

Ribbon Cuttings


One Heart Yoga
2993 West 10th Street


Main Street Antiques
535 Harrison Avenue


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
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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

Salon 23 West

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Baker Metal Works and Supply Inc.

Emerald Coast Community Center

   
Thank you to iHeartMedia for our new member radio spots!
 Thank You Renewing Members  
Member Anniversaries  
1 Year
- Allstate Construction, Inc.
- Dlux Printing & Publishing
- Panhandle Engineering, Inc.
- Target Marketing

2 Years
- Bluewater Development Group
- PCB Entertainment

3 Years
- Caliber Home Loans
 
4 Years
- Allstate Harry Grizzle Agency
- B & C Technologies
- EDA of Bay County
- The Krystal Company
 
5 Years
- Emerald Coast Insurance
- Ferrucci Ristorante
- Pregnancy Resource Center of PC

 7 Years
- Prine Orthodontics 

9 Years
- CPH, Inc.
- Dowgul & Hatcher, P.A. 

11 Years
- Navy League of the United States 
 
12 Years
- Northstar Church 
- The Write Place
- West Florida Regional Planning Council
 
17 Years
- Prudential/Shimmering Sands Realty
- Specialists of the South, Inc.

 18 Years
- Carpet Connection
- Peaden
 
20 Years
- American Care Source 
- St. Andrew Baptist Church

26 Years
- Panama City Housing Commission

29 Years
- St. Joe Company
 
31 Years
- AutoNation Ford Panama City 

 35 Years
- Haney Technical Center 
- United Way of Northwest Florida

40 Years
- Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center
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.
March 1st
 
Ferrucci's Ristorante
11:30 a.m.
February 25th

Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
11:30 a.m.
March 2nd

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.