Bay County Chamber of CommerceOctober 18, 2016
Next week, we will honor our First Responders in Bay County at our 6th Annual First Responders Appreciation Luncheon. Is there someone that works in Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, or Dispatch that you would like to nominate for "First Responder of the Year"? Submit your nominations to Elizabeth by this Friday, October 21st. For more information on the event, see below.

The transition to 2017 has begun. The slate of six new board members and the Chairman's Appointees has been approved. An orientation for those board members was held on October 6th. In addition, your Board of Directors under the leadership of Claire Sherman, incoming 2017 Chairman of the Board, held its annual planning session on October 
12th. The results of the session will be used to develop the Chamber's 2017 Business Plan.
 
Also, your Governmental Affairs Committee has been busy developing the 2017 Legislative Agenda from your input on the survey that was conducted in September. 
 
Additional Topics Include:
  • October Business After Hours
  • First Responders Appreciation Luncheon
  • November First Friday
  • BYP Event
  • ColorVibe 5k
  • Ribbon Cuttings
  • Military Affairs Committee
  • Bay Business Connection (BBC) Group Meeting Dates

Much Success,

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff


Thursday, November 3rd
Chamber Boardroom (235 West 5th Street)
Registration: 8:15 Seminar: 8:30 - Noon
$49 for Chamber Members
$59 for Future Members

Opportunities are all around us. Making the right connections is a key. Part of growing your business. Who you know in business is important. Knowing the right questions and connecting with people who can help guide you to your next new sale is what networking is all about. Learn the importance of building new relationships and sharing vital information to close that next sale. Click here to register.

 
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 purchase your table or ticket. For more information or contact Elizabeth at 850.215.3761.

Sponsored by:

    Bonefish 
  

   
  The Eye Center
 

Friday, November 4th
FSU Panama City
(4750 Collegiate Drive)
Networking 7:15 a.m.
Program 8 a.m. 

Sponsored by:
 
Program:

Coffee provided by:
   

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. 
Ribbon Cuttings


Bay Radiology Women's Imaging Center
330 W. 23rd St.


Wheelhouse Sandwich & Deli
3136 Hwy. 77


EC Sleep Center
900 Thomas Dr.


McDonald's Lynn Haven
1710 Hwy. 77






MAC Chairman Mike Sears presenting incoming Commanders Lieutenant General R. Scott Williams, Commander CONR-1AF (AFNORTH) and Colonel Michael Hernandez, Commander 325th FW at Tyndall Air Force Base with MAC coins, and flowers to Mrs. Liz Hernandez during a welcome reception held at The Shrimp Boat on September 29th. 
 
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.
November 1st

Ferrucci's Ristorante
11:30 a.m.
October 27th

Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
11:30 a.m.
November 2nd

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.
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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

AirGas Co.

DRMP, Inc.

Costa Enterprises - McDonald's

Whittaker Electric, Inc.

Affordable Home Insurance

Tool Time Buildings & Roofing

City Drugs

Titan Factory Direct

Airgas Healthcare

The Point - Kings Point

   
Thank you to iHeartMedia for our new member radio spots!
 Thank You Renewing Members  
1 Year
- Dr. Phillip Nunnery, MD
- Half Hitch
- Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen 2555
- Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen 11982
- Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen 2624
2 Years
- One Heart Yoga
- The Morris Law Firm

3 Years
- Business Innovation Center

4 Years
- Garner IT Consulting
- Meadows & Kelley P.A.
- St. Andrew Bay Center
- VBA Design, Inc.
5 Years
- LockMasters USA

6 Years
- Ausgar Technologies, Inc.
- RSAE Labs Inc.
- Siemens
8 Years
- Holiday Golf Club

9 Years
- Wiregrass Warehouse 

10 Years
- Sheltair 
- Universal Engineering Sciences 

11 Years
- Register's Enterprises

12 Years
- Allstate-McKinney Insurance & Investments

15 Years
- Harrison Rivard Duncan & Buzzett

16 Years
- Patriot Flags & Flagpoles 

17 Years
- Capstone House, Inc.

22 Years
- Office Depot
- Wow! Business

31 Years
- City of Panama City Beach

65 Years
- Van Horn Transfer & Storage

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.