Bay County Chamber of CommerceMarch 8, 2016
We would like to say farewell to our friend at the Panama City Beach Chamber, Lance Allison, as he leaves for Kentucky. We will miss his friendship and his humor. Good luck, Lance!

Early voting in the Presidential Preference Primary is going on now until March 12th. To find out where you can cast your ballot, visit BayVotes.org. 

Has your company recently won an award? Celebrated promotions? We want to showcase you! To add your news to our Biz List at no cost, send Brittany a short press release and photo. 

Would you like to be the first to advertise your business to new Chamber members? For $125, you can place a business card size ad on our new member welcome bags. For more information, contact Tamara at 850.215.3791. 
Additional Topics Include:
  • Bay Biz
  • Bed Races and Block Party 
  • April First Friday
  • CareerSource Job Fair
  • Tourism Appreciation Month
  • Ribbon Cuttings
  • Ambassador Spotlight
  • Military Affairs Committee
  • Bay Business Connection (BBC) Group Meeting Dates

Much Success,

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff

    

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 provided by InkTrax!

Entertainment provided by:


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


Friday, April 1st
Networking and Coffee 7:15 a.m.
Program 8 a.m.
FSU Panama City
(4750 Collegiate Dr.)

Program:
Sponsored by:


Sponsorships for June and August available! 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.


 
Mark your calendar for these fun events!
May 6th
First Friday
Bay County Tourist Development Center, Dan Rowe
 
May 20th
Spring Classic Golf Tournament
Click here for sponsorships!
Sponsored by:
  
 
Date: TBD
Business After Hours & Volleyball Tournament
Click here for sponsorships
Ribbon Cuttings


Osaka Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
15533 Panama City Beach Parkway


The Wedding Shop
401 West 14th Street 
Suite 1
Ambassador Spotlight


Margaret Henkle is an attorney with Reed Law where her main areas of practice include estate planning, probate, guardianships and business law. She has been an active member of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce since returning to this area from Texas in 2004. In addition to being an Ambassador, she is a member of the Military Affairs Committee, is active in Bay Business Connections and is a 2006-2007 graduate of Leadership Bay. Prior to being employed with Reed Law, Margaret was a sole proprietor from 2007 to 2014. She served as general counsel for the Cary Group from 2005 to 2007. In addition to practicing law, she is an ordained minister and serves as pastor of Abundant Life Community Church; a non-denominational Christian church in Panama City. Henkle is a member of The Florida Bar (Real Property and Probate Law sections), the Bay County Bar Association and the St. Andrew Bay Inn of Court. She is admitted to practice in Florida and Texas. Ms. Henkle earned her B.S. degree from Florida State University; her J.D. degree from the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law; her LL.M. degree in International Business Law at Central European University in Budapest; and her Master's Degree in Public Administration at the University of West Florida. Her hobbies include baking, camping and antiquing. 


Happy 70th Birthday, MAC!
 
The Military Affairs Committee was formed during the March 15, 1946, Chamber Board meeting.  This committee was formed to better understand and serve the needs of NSA and TAFB as they were selected as permanent installation sites after World War II.  Seventy years of continuous hospitality and strategic efforts has made the Bay County Chamber's  MAC one of the largest and well known in the country.

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
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

NuWave Medical Center 

Centennial Roofing

System Service & Engineers Inc.

Dr. Fixit Phone Repair

Four Winds Grille & Spirits

Artery & Vein Specialists of the Emerald Coast

Advanced Dermatology & Skin Care

NexAir LLC

   
Thank you to iHeartMedia for our new member radio spots!
 Thank You Renewing Members  
Member Anniversaries  
1 Year
- Duke Energy
- Edge Aerodynamix, Inc.
- Panama City Open MRI
2 Years
- Dave & Buster's
- Edible Bay
- Friends of the Governor Stone
- Humana, Inc.
- JourneyPure Emeralf Coast

3 Years
- CGH Technologies
- Dr. William Warneck, OD
- Gulf Coast Office Products
- Panama City Northside Rotary
- Shepard Law
 
4 Years
- Chartwells School Dining Services
- Firefly
- Sea Screamer Dolphin Cruise
 
6 Years
- Amvets Post 2298
- Hare Taylor LLC
- The Krewe of St. Andrews, Inc.

 7 Years
- Covenant Christian School

8 Years
- The Tech Group

9 Years
- Panama City CRA
 
10 Years
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW Fl.
 
11 Years
- Daystar Cleaning Inc

 16 Years
- Country Inn & Suites
- Panama City Music Association
- Panama Marine, Inc.
 
18 Years
- Tim Allen Photography

19 Years
- Harrison Dental Associates

20 Years
- WFSU-FM
 
22 Years
- City of Lynn Haven

 30 Years
- Bay Arts Alliance/Marina Civic Center
- Brock Lawn and Pest Control, Inc.

31 Years
- Signal Hill Golf Course
 
43 Years
- CB Service, Inc.

 44 Years
- Nervig Travel Service

47 Years
- Hy's Toggery, Inc.

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 15th
 
Ferrucci's Ristorante
11:30 a.m.
March 10th

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