Bay County Chamber of CommerceNovember 1, 2016
Early voting is going on now through Sunday. Please get out and vote! The latest issue of our Bay Biz Magazine focuses on the Infrastructure Surtax which is on the ballot. Click here to view the full issue.

Thank you to everyone who made our 6th Annual First Responders Appreciation Luncheon a success. Click here to view a special video that was shown at the event.

The holiday season is quickly approaching and we encouage you to shop local with our members. For a full membership list, click here.

Additional Topics Include:
  • 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

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


Panhandle Pediatric Dentistry
3123 West 23rd Street


The Maddie Hatter
228 Harrison Avenue
Suite 103


Simply You Mastectomy Boutique
233 West 14th Street 
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 15th

Ferrucci's Ristorante
11:30 a.m.
November 10th

Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
11:30 a.m.
November 16th

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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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

Virga Law Firm

Bay County Transportation Planning

Agency 850

Sun Dermatology

Simply You Masectomy Boutique

King Advisory Group of Raymond James

   
Thank you to iHeartMedia for our new member radio spots!
 Thank You Renewing Members  
1 Year
- Coastal Angler Magazine
- Denise Hallmon Rowan & Associates
- Florida Coastal Closing & Escrow
- Lynn Haven Ledger
- YP Marketing Solutions
2 Years
- Edgewater Crossings

3 Years
- Badcock Furniture & More 
- Emerald Coast Collections,  LLC
- Island Air Express
- Leitz Music Company FWB

4 Years
- Bay Health Foundation

5 Years
- BayTown Agency - Allstate Insurance
- Florida Architects, Inc.

7 Years
- Spine Care Plus

9 Years
- Sea Breeze Health Care

12 Years
- G & W Inspections 

15 Years
- Landever Estates 
- Military Media, Inc.
- Plumb Better, Inc.

20 Years
- Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative

31 Years
- WestRock

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.