Bay County Chamber of Commerce
March 21, 2017

Action Alert! As the Bay County Chamber has formed a Federal Court House Task Force, it is becoming clear we have a fight on our hands if we are to save this priceless resource for not only Bay County, but the six county region it serves. This not only affects the legal community, but jurors, witnesses, and law enforcement, and has a tremendous economic impact on our community. We cannot do it without your assistance and encourage you to communicate with Senators Nelson and Rubio, as well as Congressman Dunn to plea for their assistance. Please do not think you cannot influence this issue because you can. Your voice counts. We respectfully ask that you send their offices an email or simply call them and communicate the importance of the Panama City Federal Court House. ( click here)
The 13th Annual Career Expo is just around the corner, but it is not too late to register your business for a booth. We are encouraging businesses with jobs paying at least $14/hr to take advantage of this opportunity to meet with resume-ready job seekers. Presented by CareerSource Gulf Coast, the Career Expo will run from 9:00 to 12:00 on Wednesday, April 12, at the Holley Center, FSU-PC. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. for Veterans. To register or for more information, click here.

We also have several other events coming up this spring, including our annual Tourism Appreciation Month Volleyball and Golf tournaments. See below for more information.
Additional topics in this newsletter include:
  • Upcoming Events
  • Ground Breakings
  • Ambassador Spotlight
  • Military Affairs Committee
Much Success,
The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Staff
Bay County Board of Directors Block Party and Bed Races

On Thursday, March 9  th , the Chamber held the Annual Board of Directors Block Party and Bed Races. Thank you to our Bed Race sponsors, Bay Medical Sacred Heart and InkTrax, Inc. and all who participated in the Bed Races.

Congratulations to our First Place Winner, Port Panama City Overboard, Second Place Winner Bay Medical Sacred Heart CABG Patch, and Third Place Winner, City of Lynn Haven Emergency Services Sheets & Ladders.

The Chamber would also like to thank our neighbors InkTrax, Inc. and the Junior Service League of Panama City, and other participants, Coca-Cola, PC Party Hoppers, the LP's, Ameris Bank, NexAir, Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center, GAC Contractors, Blue Bell Ice Cream, Maritech Machine, ReliantSouth Construction Group, Aerial Dance Panama City and the Downtown Improvement Board.

We would also like to thank the following restaurants and caterers who provided for the Block Party: Bennigan's, Breezy's Country Cooking, Chili's Grill & Bar, Dunkin' Donuts, Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort, G. Foley's, Jimmy John's, Newk's Eatery, Outlaw's Bar-B-Q, Sharp Kitchen, Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, Simple Comforts Catering, Inc., Sonny's BBQ and Waffle House.
Save the Date!

Public Speaking Seminar
Thursday, March 30th
Bay County Chamber of Commerce Boardroom
8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Bay Young Professionals Social
Thursday, March 30 th
Trigo Mediterranean Grill
1031 W. 15th Street
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

April First Friday
Friday, April 7 th
FSU Panama City Holley Center
Time: 7:15 a.m.
Sponsored by:  
 
Program: Candidate Stump Speeches

Tourism Appreciation Month (TAM)
Presented by:


Spring Classic Golf Tournament
Friday, May 12th
Bay Point Golf Club
11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sponsored by: 
          

For sponsorship information, please contact Elizabeth Smith at Elizabeth@BayChamberFL.com or 850.215.3761.

Tourism Appreciation Month (TAM) Volleyball Tournament and Business After Hours (BAH)
Tuesday, May 16th
Barefoot Hide A Way Grill
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Sponsored by:


To register,  please contact Elizabeth Smith at  Elizabeth@BayChamberFL.com  or 850.215.3761.
Ground Breakings and Grand Openings

 
Hope Radiation Cancer Center
2900 S. Hwy 77
Lynn Haven


Coastal Transmission
1450 Harrison Ave.
Panama City

 
Dr. Ray Morse, DMD, PA
227 Southwood Center II
Panama City
Ambassador Spotlight

Jan Rains has lived in Lynn Haven most of her life.  She has 3 children and 2 grandchildren.  She has been doing embroidery for 30 years and started Ladybug Embroidery Designs & Gifts in 2009 doing logos for businesses, as well as monograms on shirts, jackets, caps, scrubs and more. 

She has been a member and worked with the  Bay County Chamber for about 20 years. She also serves as a member of the Emerald Coast Business Women.

MAC Members:  You and your immediate family are invited to watch the Air Show from the Commanders Hospitality Tent on April 22 nd and 23 rd .  Please RSVP through the link provided in the email invitation no later than April 14 th to register and receive your special parking pass.

Please contact Brandi DeRuiter at 850.215.3759 or at brandi@baychamberfl.com for more information, to join MAC, or to renew your Tyndall Base Pass.

 
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Welcome
New Members
  • ACCL/Bay Properties, Inc.
  • Aqua Pro Water Systems
  • BBC Waste Solutions
  • Century Fire Protection
  • Cool Running's Caribbean Cuizine
  • The Hearing Institute
  • No Name Lounge
  • Oceania Senior Living
  • PC Party Hoppers LLC
  • Seaton Law Offices, P.A.
  • Stanley Steemer
  • Turn Key Vacation Rentals
    
Thank you to iHeartMedia for our new member radio spots!
  Thank You Renewing Members  
1 Year
- Finch & Finch Consulting Group
- Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe

2 Years
- Allstate Construction, Inc.
- Dlux Printing & Publishing
- Garmet Gear, Inc.
- Half Hitch
- Keller Williams Success Realty

3 Years
- The Morris Law Firm
- Twelve Oaks Recovery Center

4 Years
- Brookdale Panama City

6 Years
- Goodwill Industries - Big Bend

7 Years
- Bay County Awards & Engraving

8 Years
- Lori Bates Interiors

10 Years
- Big Bend Community Based Care
- Davita PC Dialysis/Coastal Kidney Center
- Dermatology Specialists of Florida
- Panama City CRA

12 Years
- Navy League of the United States  

13 Years
- Bay County Sheriff's Office
- Hiland Park Baptist Church

17 Years
- Panama City Music Associatio
- Panama City Urological Center
- Southern Orthopedic Specialists, P.A.

18 Years
- Ponderosa Builders of North Florida, Inc.

23 Years
- City of Lynn Haven
- Office Depot  
 
31 Years
- Brock Lawn and Pest Control, Inc
- Century 21-Commander Realty, Inc.

Thank you to Powell Broadcasting for our renewing member appreciation radio spots!