Bay County Chamber of CommerceMay 31, 2016

Hurricane season officially starts tomorrow (June 1st). Is your business prepared? Click here for full information regarding disaster preparedness. 

Applications for the 2016-2017 Leadership Bay Class are now being accepted. Click here to apply. All applications are due by Friday, August 5th, at 4 p.m. at the Chamber office (235 West 5th Street). For more information, contact Elizabeth at 850.215.3761. Class participation is limited.

Congratulations to our 20th Annual Spring Classic Golf Tournament winners! 1st place went to Cody Shields, Matt Sowell, Brian Moore, and Mike Vogler, 2nd place was awarded to Mark McKinney, Griff Griffitts, Chad Harrison, and Lyndsey Harrison, and 3rd place went to Steve Southerland, Shane Southerland, Bart Way, and Suzanne Way. 

Our Great Golf Ball Drop winner was Amy Hoyt, who won $500! Thank you to all our Spring Classic Sponsors: Comcast Business, Geico, Teco Peoples Gas, Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau, Destination Panama City, and Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC. Of course, these events would not be possible without our volunteers. Thank you to those who served on our Tourism Appreciation Task Force.

Additional Topics Include:
  • June First Friday
  • BYP Tour
  • Classic Christmas Markets Trip Luncheon
  • Public Speaking Seminar
  • Ribbon Cuttings
  • Military Affairs Committee
  • Bay Business Connection (BBC) Group Meeting Dates

Much Success,

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff


Friday, June 3rd
Networking and Coffee 7:15 a.m.
Program 8 a.m.
FSU Panama City
(4750 Collegiate Dr.)

Program:

Allan Bense, Chairman,
Triumph Gulf Coast

Triumph Gulf Coast was organized to administer the $1.5 billion recovered in economic damages from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.  The funds are intended to enhance and diversify the economies of the eight panhandle counties most affected by the oil spill.
 
Sponsored by:

 
Coffee provided by:

 
Entertainment provided by:
Ronnie Lemasters 
 
Remember, you must use the Collegiate Drive entrance off of 23rd Street due to flyover construction.

Join us for the Next BYP Tour!
 
Tuesday, June 14th
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Berg Steel Pipe Corp.
(5315 W. 19th Street)

Berg Steel Pipe combines decades of experience in pipe manufacturing with cutting edge technology. They manufacture longitudinal large-diameter pipes in nearly every size desired, and develop the optimum solution for every requirement and every use.

Reservations are required by Friday, June 10th. Space is limited.
To reserve your spot you must contact Bethany at 850.215.3779.
Classic Christmas Markets Trip
The Bay County Chamber of Commerce and Collette Vacations is excited to bring you the "Classic Christmas Markets" trip featuring markets in Strasbourg, Würzburg, Nuremberg, Innsbruck and Munich. The trip will take place between December 2nd-10th, 2016.

Enjoy a complimentary informational lunch on Tuesday, June 14th, at Noon in the Chamber Boardroom (235 West 5th Street). For more information or to RSVP, contact Elizabeth at 850.215.3761.

Learn How To:
* Communicate with credibility
* Assess your audience and persuade them to action
* Organize your thoughts and materials with a central theme
* Lead effective Q&A sessions
* Create an opening that grabs attention
* Select the appropriate visual aids
* Make your material more varied and lively
* Capitalize on your strengths
* Develop emotional contact with your audience
* Give difficult feedback without creating resentment

Click here to register or call Elizabeth at 850.215.3761.

Presented by:

Ribbon Cuttings  


Orkin Pest Control
4509 County Road 389
 
Kerigan Marketing Association Inc.
3706 Highway 98 Ste #103
(Mexico Beach) 

A Farewell Reception honoring Lieutenant General Etter and Colonel France will be held the evening of June 28th, details to follow.

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.

BBC All Groups Luncheon

This is for ALL BBC Group Members and you must RSVP to attend by June 2nd. To register for this event, contact Tamara at 850.215.3791.

Tuesday, June 7th
11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fishale Taphouse & Grill
(7715 Front Beach Rd.)
$18 per person
Program presentation by: Sean Brosnan,
Managing Partner, Creative Director

"Expanding Your Reach on Social Media" PLUS segments on future trends in business!
(Cancellations not received before June 3rd will be invoiced)

Meeting Dates
 
Fishale Taphouse and Grill
11:30 a.m.
May 17th

Ferrucci's Ristorante
11:30 a.m.
May 26th

Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
11:30 a.m.
May 18th

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.
Advertise in Bay Biz!


We are now accepting ads for the July-September issue. For more information, contact Brittany at 850.215.3755.
CONNECT
 
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 Mike Baskerville for 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

Glasstream

Smith Industrial Services

Tradebank of Panama City

   
Thank you to iHeartMedia for our new member radio spots!
 Thank You Renewing Members  
1 Year
- Bay Point Resort Golf Club
- CIWEB
- Jellyfish Health

2 Years
- Chili's Grill & Bar

3 Years
- Countertop Visions Inc.
- Dermatology Specialists of Florida
- Family Chiropractic Center
- Island Air Express

7 Years
- Panama City Visitor's Map

8 Years
- Cornerstone Marketing & Advertising, Inc.
- UPS
 
9 Years
- Class Carpets Plus Color Tile
- Noles Scapes

 11 Years
- Preston Executive Partners
 
12 Years
- H&R Block
- Mercury Marine

14 Years
- Gulf Marine

 15 Years
- Landmark Holiday Beach Resort

16 Years
- Emerald Coast Hospice
- Naval Surface Warfare Center PC
- Schooners

17 Years
- Preble - Rish, Inc.

18 Years
- Ecological Resource Consultants
- SEE Florida Magazines

20 Years
- State Attorney's Office-14th Circuit

21 Years
- Jerry Pybus Electric 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.
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.