Bay County Chamber of CommerceJune 14, 2016

The Florida Chamber of Commerce is asking small businesses to take a survey to help them measure the health of Florida's small businesses. We encourage our small business members to participate; click here for the full survey. You can submit your answers now until this Friday, June 17th.

Thankfully, our area did not see much damage from Tropical Storm Colin. However, it was a good reminder that we should always be prepared for a natural disaster. On July 12th, we will be hosting a disaster preparedness seminar. More details to come.

Our July First Friday event will be on the second Friday, July 8th. This is a joint event with the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to seeing you there! More information is below.

Our Governmental Affairs Committee wants to know what issues are important to you. We are drafting our 2017 Legislative Agenda Survey and if you have an item of interest, please contact Brandi at 850.215.3759.

Would you like to be a part of the 2016-2017 Leadership Bay Class? We are now accepting applications. More information is below.

Additional Topics Include:
  • Public Speaking Seminar
  • July First Friday
  • Leadership Bay Applications
  • ColorVibe 5k
  • Classic Christmas Markets Trip
  • Ribbon Cuttings
  • Military Affairs Committee
  • Bay Business Connection (BBC) Group Meeting Dates

Much Success,

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff

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:

First Friday With the Beach 

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

Program:
 
Cissy Proctor,
Executive Director, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
 
Sponsored by:
  

Remember, you must use the Collegiate Drive entrance off of 23rd Street due to flyover construction.

Based on the premise that people are our most important resource, the purpose of the program is to offer potential leaders a curriculum in community leadership training. Sessions are held every other Wednesday, beginning in September and running through April, to familiarize selected participants with issues and resources that directly impact the future of Bay County. Participation is limited; additional cost required. All applications are due on Friday, August 5th, by 4 p.m. at the Bay County Chamber of Commerce (235 West 5th Street). For more information, contact Elizabeth at 850.215.3761.

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce announces it will be partnering with The Color Vibe Race Series to bring the Color Vibe 5k Race to Panama City, FL, on Saturday, November 19th. The race will take place at the formally known Bay County - Panama City International Airport. A Color Vibe Race Series 5k is a fun 3.1 mile run infused with color. Runners start the race with a clean white shirt to pass through four color stations along the course to end up with a bright and vibrant tie-dye shirt at the finish. The point is not to race, but to literally become a canvas of color, be active, and share a life experience with friends and family. The colored powder thrown at the color stations is simply colored cornstarch that is 100% safe and biodegradable. A portion of the funds raised at the event will go to the Bay County Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit which provides programs such as Leadership Bay, Junior Leadership Bay, Bay Young Professionals, Education Committee and more. 
For more information, contact Elizabeth at 850.215.3761.
Ribbon Cuttings  


Mosley High School Fine & Performing Arts Building
501 Mosley Drive

Panama City Segway
St. Andrews Marina

PC Community Development Corporation
1000 Beck Avenue
Ambassador Spotlight


Chris O'Baugh has been an associate with Legal Shield since 2006 and has provided people "affordable access to attorneys". Before starting his career with Legal Shield, he spent 24 years with CSX Railroad. Outside of his professional career, he is a Lynn Haven Rotary Club member and Bay County Chamber of Commerce ambassador. Previously, he served as the president of Toastmasters. He has been married to his wife, Elaine, for 29 years.

MAC Members, Save the Date: A Farewell Reception honoring Lieutenant General Etter and Colonel France will be held the evening of June 28th at St. Andrew's Bay Yacht Club, invitations 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.

Meeting Dates
 
Fishale Taphouse and Grill
11:30 a.m.
June 21st

Ferrucci's Ristorante
11:30 a.m.
June 23rd

Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
11:30 a.m.
June 15th

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.
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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

Greenwave Family Wellness Center

Creative Gems, Inc.

Lighting by Lavonne

Hallmark Flower Shoppe

The Grand Marlin

Southway Crane & Rigging

Lighting by Lavonne, LLC

Anchor Consulting Engineering

   
Thank you to iHeartMedia for our new member radio spots!
 Thank You Renewing Members  
1 Year
- Volkert, Inc.

2 Years
- (B2)/BSquared
- A-1 Anytime Bonding, Inc.
- The Morris Law Firm

3 Years
- Central Credit Union of Florida

4 Years
- Pinnacle Hammock Square

5 Years
- EC Sleep Solutions
 
10 Years
- Counts Real Estate Group, Inc.

 15 Years
- Skinner Tax Consulting Inc.
 
16 Years
- Baysolutions
- Fowhand's Furniture 

18 Years
- Manuel & Thompson P.A.
- Metabolic Research Center
- PCB Convention & Visitors Bureau

 19 Years
- El Governor Motel

20 Years
- Heritage Bible Church
- Monica Cothran, P.A.
- Rubber & Specialties, Inc.

21 Years
- City of Springfield
- Jerry Pybus Electric Inc.

25 Years
- Holiday Inn Panama City
- Lewis Metals, Inc.

26 Years
- Grease Pro, Inc.
- Kedrick Cerry Inc.
- Sonny's BBQ

27 Years
- American Business Center, Inc.
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Bay County
- Sand Dollar Inn
 
29 Years
- Bayou George Grocery Store 

 30 Years
- Florida Offshore, Inc.

31 Years
- Bryant & Higby
- Gulf World Marine Park
- Merrill Lynch
- NW Florida Beaches Int. Airport
- Panama City Downtown Improvement Board
- Sowell Tractor Company

35 Years
- Karr, Ellis & Company
- Moonspinner Condo Assoc
 
36 Years
- Parthenon Prints, Inc.
 
 37 Years
- Bush Air Conditioning 
 
42 Years
- Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Cemeteries
 
53 Years
- Capt. Anderson's Marina
 
 56 Years
- Culligan Water Services
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.