Bay County Chamber of CommerceAugust 23, 2016
The Board of Directors at its August 18th meeting unanimously approved the attached slate of new board members to be submitted to the membership.

Congratulations to our 2016-2017 Leadership Bay Class! Click here to view the class members.

Early voting for the primary election started this past Saturday, August 20th. You can vote now until August 27th for early voting. Click here for more information.

Are you having issues with individuals loitering around your business or vacant properties? Did you know that you can sign a no trespass document with your local law enforcement agency? If you do, this gives our officers the authority to move these individuals along and off your property. We encourage you to contact your local agency and give them the tools they need to protect your property.

Additional Topics Include:
  • September First Friday
  • Industry Appreciation Celebration
  • First Responders Appreciation Luncheon
  • BYP Events
  • 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 September First Friday
 as we kick off our 
Local manufacturers will display 
their products and services as we celebrate the contributions 
they make to Bay County.

Friday, September 2nd
FSU Panama City
(4750 Collegiate Drive)
Networking 7:15 a.m.
Program 8 a.m. 

Sponsored by:
 

Program:

Becca Hardin,
President of Bay Economic Development Alliance

Coffee provided by:
 
 
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; Industry Displays
 
September 9th - Sporting Clay Tournament
Click here to play or sponsor
Sponsored by: Trustmark Bank, GAC Contractors, Hancock Bank, and Planet Architects, Inc.

September 16th - Employment Law Town Hall
Click here to register.
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
 
September 27th - Industry Tours of Jensen USA and Trane
Click here to pre-register.

For more information, contact Elizabeth at 850.215.3761.
 
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


Save the Date for These Upcoming BYP Events!

Gulf Coast Jam Tour
Thursday, September 1st
1-3 p.m.
Aaron Bessant Park with PCB Entertainment
All Bay County Chamber of Commerce Bay Young Professional members are encouraged to attend this fun, free, behind-the-scenes tour of the upcoming Gulf Coast Jam concert event at Panama City Beach. Pre-registration is required for this event. Contact Bethany at 850.215.3779 to register.

Industry Tours - Jensen USA & Trane
Tuesday, September 27th
2:45 p.m - 5:15 p.m.
99 Aberdeen Loop
Would you like an inside look at two of Bay County's great industries? The Bay County Chamber of Commerce is holding Industry Tours to help celebrate industry in our area. Pre-registration is required for this event. Contact Bethany at 850.215.3779 to register.

Painting With A Twist
Monday, November 14th
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $35 for members and future members
2503 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Join us for a fun evening of painting and social networking at Painting With a Twist. Contact Bethany at 850.215.3779 to register.

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


First Federal Bank
1002 West 23rd Street

Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology
12139 Panama City Beach Parkway


Studio 934
1047 Jenks 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.
Meeting Dates
 
Fishale Taphouse and Grill
11:30 a.m.
September 6th

Bay County Chamber Boardroom
11:30 a.m.
August 25th

Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
11:30 a.m.
September 7th

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
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 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

Piedmont National

Simple Sculpt

Thomas Walsh, Public Adjuster

Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology 

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

2 Years
- McGhee CPA Consultants

3 Years
- Lighthouse Marina
- Pirate's Cove Marina

4 Years
- Treatment Center of Panama City 

5 Years
- DR Horton

6 Years
- Shark's Tooth Golf Club

7 Years
- Emerald Coast Business Women
- Kaleidoscope Theatre

8 Years
- Digitrax, Inc.

9 Years
- AAAA Self Storage
- The Reed Law Office, P.A.

10 Years
- Panama City Living Magazine

11 Years
- Harris Corporation

12 Years
- First Choice Physical Therapy

13 Years
- Outback Storage Company

15 Years
- First Command Financial Planning

16 Years
- Airman & Family Readiness Center

20 Years
- Covenant Hospice
- Panama Country Club

21 Years
- OneBlood

22 Years
- Office Depot

26 Years
- Arizona Chemical

31 Years
- FSU Panama City

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.