Bay County Chamber of CommerceJuly 26, 2016
If you are not a registered voter, you only have until Monday, August 1st, to do so. Visit BayVotes.org for more information. Encourage your employees not only to register, but to get out and vote. 

Applications for the Industry Appreciation Celebration Awards are available through August 12th. Click here for IAC applications or see below details.

Would you like to offer an internship to college students in Bay County and throughout the United States? We have a free service that is available to members. Click here for more information.

Check out the latest issue of our Bay Biz Magazine. In this issue, we take a look at the Panama City Community Development Corporation and how the Panama City Bed Tax is benefiting our community. Click here to view or visit our office for a free copy. 
Additional Topics Include:
  • August First Friday
  • Leadership Bay Applications
  • August Business After Hours
  • Industry Appreciation Celebration
  • First Responders Appreciation Luncheon
  • 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

Join us for the August First Friday!
 
Friday, August 5th
FSU Panama City
(4750 Collegiate Drive)
Networking 7:15 a.m.
Program 8 a.m. 

Sponsored by:


Program:

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio 
Reporting on global issues affecting our country and 
the State of Florida.

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.
September is Industry Appreciation Month!

Shining a spotlight on companies that help diversify Bay County's economy, the Bay County Chamber of Commerce will host Industry Appreciation Celebration during the month of September. The month long celebration is designed to acknowledge existing industries in appreciation for their impact in the community and their contributions to Bay County's economy.

Scheduled Events
 
September 2nd - First Friday at FSU Panama City 
Sponsored by: Gulf Coast State College Corporate College
September 9th - Sporting Clay Tournament
Click here to sponsor
Sponsored by: Trustmark Bank, GAC Contractors, Hancock Bank, and Planet Architects, Inc.
September 16th - Employment Town Hall
Presented by: Harrison Sale McCloy Attorneys at Law
September 22nd - Industry Appreciation Celebration Awards Breakfast at FSU Panama City, Click here to sponsor
Sponsored by: Gulf Power Company and Port Panama City 

IAC Awards

Applications for the Industry Appreciation Celebration Awards are available through August 12th. Click here for IAC applications.
Categories for awards include: 
Newcomer - A company new to Bay County that began operating in the past 5 years
Export Excellence - A Bay County company that saw a significant increase in documented export sales in 2015
Entrepreneurship - A Bay County start-up company (less that 5 years) that sets the standard for entrepreneurship 
Innovation - A Bay County company, organization or institution that, through product or process, best exemplifies innovative leadership
Business Expansion - A Bay County company that expanded its operations in 2015, investing capital and creating jobs for Bay County residents.

There are no application fees for Chamber members and $50 fee for future Chamber members. For more information, contact Elizabeth at 850.215.3761. More events are currently being planned. 

6th Annual First Responders Appreciation

First Responders Appreciation is a way to say thank you and honor those who risk their lives to save others, offering the business community an opportunity to express appreciation for the service First Responders of Bay County provide.
 
First Responders Appreciation Luncheon
Friday, October 28th
11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
FSU Panama City
(4750 Collegiate Drive)
 
Sponsorships are now available. Click here to view more information or contact Elizabeth at 850.215.3761.

Sponsored by:

    Bonefish

  

 
The Eye Center



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 SweetBay development. 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  


Greenwave Family Wellness Center
625 Jenks Avenue

 
Bennigan's at the Panama City Mall
2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Naval Support Activity Panama City's Annual Independence Day Celebration 

From left to right: Inge Huggan; Cmdr. Douglas Huggan, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity Panama City; Ed Stewart, Technical Director of Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division; Tem Fontaine, MAC member; Capt. Phillip Dawson III, commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division. 

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.
August 2nd

Ferrucci's Ristorante
11:30 a.m.
July 28th

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

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 for availability.
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

Baskerville-Donovan, Inc.

Arthur Rutenberg Homes

Panhandle Pediatric Dentistry

David Costa Ent. dba McDonalds

ESO Solutions

Level Four Wealth Management

Studio 934 Hair Design

Payday Inc.

Glass Ventures Inc.

Your Next Best Step 

Coastal Surge Elite, LLC

Officiant Doug

Healthy Life Balanced

PCB Beef Jerky Outlet

Lee's Martial Arts

Dominion Financial Consultants, LLC

   
Thank you to iHeartMedia for our new member radio spots!
 Thank You Renewing Members  
1 Year
- Daffin Insurance Service
- Gulf Management, LLC
- Planted True
- RV Connections

2 Years
- AMI Kids, PC Marine Institute
- Goldring Gulf Distributing
- Sonny's BBQ (Callaway Location)
- Twelve Oaks Recovery Center

3 Years
- Klever Media Works LLC

6 Years
- AVIAN Engineering LLC
- Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida, Inc.
- ISPA Technology

7 Years
- L & R Tractor Inc.
- Lone Wolf Investigation & Security
- Panama City Tile

9 Years
- Accents Home Decor and Gifts, LLC
- La Quinta Inn & Suites

10 Years
- Hilton Garden Inn

11 Years
- Mr. Rooter Plumbing
- Provision Living at PCB

12 Years
- C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc.
- Coastal Community Insurance

13 Years
- Bay County Property Appraiser
- Bay Education Foundation
- Coconut Creek Family Fun Park
- Ideal Dentistry
- Keith Lawson Services, LLC
- Lawnscapes, Inc.
- Maharaja's Fine Jewelry & Gifts
- Padgett Business Services
- Pinnacle at Hammock Place
- Select Specialty Hospital Panama City 

14 Years
- Kerrigan and Merritt, LLC

18 Years
- Diamond Title Agency
- Rotary Club of Panama City
- Second Chance of Northwest Florida

20 Years
- Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated
- Early Education and Care, Inc.
- Edward Jones Investments
- Panama City Mall

24 Years
- B & S Liquors, Inc.

29 Years
- First Baptist Church

30 Years
- KLW Enterprises, Inc.
- St. Andrews Bay Nursing & Rehab Center

33 Years
- Florida Pest Control
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.