Bay County Chamber of CommerceNovember 29, 2016
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your friends and family. This Friday, we will kick off the Christmas season at First Friday. View more information below.
The Thanksgiving Holiday brought great news for the business community as both the Workers Comp and the Over-time rule were delayed from taking effect December 1. We encourage you to stay tuned in to these critical issues and as things develop we will keep you informed.
Speaking of Christmas, our Military Affairs Committee is gathering donations for Sims Veterans Home. If you would like to donate, there is a full list of needed items below.

Our ColorVibe 5k run was held on November 19th at SweetBay and over 1,700 people attended. Thank you to those who came out and supported our Foundation. To view a video from the event, click here.

Additional Topics Include:
  • December First Friday
  • December Holiday After Hours 
  • 2017 Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony
  • Ribbon Cuttings
  • Military Affairs Committee
  • Bay Business Connection (BBC) Group Meeting Dates

Much Success,

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff


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

Sponsored by:

 
Program:
Committee Chair and Board of Directors Recognition
and NORAD Santa Tracker
 
Coffee provided by:


Hot Cocoa provided by:
Girls Inc. of Bay County

Entertainment provided by:
Early Education & Care Sand Box Kids 

Wreath and Christmas Tree Giveaway provided by:
The Boys and Girls Club of Bay County 
 
  
Ribbon Cuttings
 

Nivol Brewery
483 Richard Jackson Blvd.


Arthur Rutenberg Homes 
1198 Eisenhower Circle 


Sims Veteran's Home Christmas Donations

It's that time of the year again that MAC supports the Sims Veterans nursing home to make their holidays a little brighter. Some of these Veterans have no family, and receive no visitors or gifts during the holidays.
 
The home could use the following items for their Veterans:
Electric Razors
Lounge/Pajama pants, assorted sizes
Military T-shirts, caps etc., Vietnam and WWII
Ball caps - like Atlanta Braves, Yankees, Cubs, Ohio, Tennessee, Gators and all branches of the military
Socks, house shoes
Radios with headphone jacks
Assorted music Cd's
Nuts, cashews
Tins of cookies
Chocolate covered cherries
Boxes of candy, assorted, soft, or with nuts
 
(Please note there are 120 residents, 109 are male, 11 are female)
 
We will collect all the items at the Chamber office and deliver to Sims before Christmas. If you would like to make a cash donation so that we can purchase items on the list, please contact Brandi. Items and cash donations will be collected until December 2nd.
 
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.
December 6th

Ferrucci's Ristorante
11:30 a.m.
December 8th

Sonny's Bar B Q (Hwy 77 location)
11:30 a.m.
December 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.
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 850.215.3755. 
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.
CONNECT
 
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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

Menchies Shoppes @ Beckrich

Grifols Biomat USA

Bay Coffee Express, LLC

   
Thank you to iHeartMedia for our new member radio spots!
 Thank You Renewing Members  
1 Year
- Christina M. Durta, CPA
- Harts Marine & Outdoor
- Dermatology Southeast

3 Years
- Desiree Gardner Photography
- Family Chiropractic Center 

7 Years
- Powell Broadcasting  

11 Years
- Simon Property Group

14 Years
- Brown's Electrical Service
- Cox Pools

18 Years
- Florida Therapy Services

21 Years
- King Aerospace 

22 Years
- Deloitte Consulting LLP
Thank you to Powell Broadcasting for our renewing member appreciation radio spots!