Chamber News
What a busy week our Chamber had!! Our Executive Director met with State Senator Tom Wright to discuss regional challenges and collaboration opportunities. During the meeting, the Senator shared his legislative priorities and reviewed the Chamber's legislative agenda. We look forward to working with the Senator on projects impacting West Volusia and increasing opportunities for our businesses and citizens.
The West Volusia Regional Chamber had a great showing at the TeamVolusia Annual meeting with staff and Board members attending. We joined our County, Deltona, Orange City and DeBary officials for a wonderful evening of networking and information. The presentation by Gray Swoope inspired the entire Volusia community.
In preparation for our Workforce Development partnership with Volusia County Schools, our Executive Director toured Deltona Middle School this week and received an in-depth look at all the wonderful programs going on at that school. With a high percentage of the students engaged in training academies, our future looks bright!!
It was MAGIC! Our chamber was invited to enjoy some Orlando Magic fun and meet with executives there. Stay tuned to see what comes next!!!!
Finally, the Chamber is partnering with the City of DeBary in it's City Manager search. We will be hosting a Meet & Greet in Council Chambers, 16 Colomba Road, on February 8 from 6 pm - 8 pm for City Manager candidates. All DeBary citizens are welcome.

Whew!! All this while still hosting the largest morning networking event in West Volusia, and growing our Chamber. Thank you to our fabulous members and cities for all your support!!
BEGINS THIS TUESDAY!!!

West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce will host Senator Rubio's West Volusia Mobile Office

The Chamber is pleased to partner with Senator Marco Rubio to host the Senator’s West Volusia Mobile Office Hours. The Mobile Office hours will be held (dates below) from 9:30-11:30 am at the Chamber Office, 132 Treemonte Drive, Orange City:

February 5
March 5
April 2
May 7
June 4

Meet Senator Rubio’s local staff and learn about the services his office can offer his constituents in areas such as: Immigration, Medicare, IRS/Banking, Military/VA, Social Security and Legislative issues.

For more Information, call the Central Florida Regional Office at (407) 254-2573 or Toll Free in Florida at (866) 630-7106.
Events This Week
AM Connection
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Networking begins at 7:30 am and the meeting is from 8:00 - 9:00 am
Gateway Center for the Arts
880 N.C.R. Beall Blvd., DeBary, FL 32713

Please join us this morning as Katrina Locke, Sustainability & Natural Resources Director for the  Environmental Management Division  will be discussing Environmental issues.
Our Host is John MacFarlane with  Central Florida Home Pros, LLC  and breakfast is being provided by  Woody's Bar-B-Q .
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Marketing & Business Education Committee Meeting
Immediately following the AM Connection
Fidelity Bank
2494 Enterprise Rd., Orange City, FL
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Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Network at Night
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Woody's Bar-B-Q, 2621 Enterprise Rd., Orange City

Please join us at Woody's Bar-B-Q for our Network at Night. Cheryl Eagle has graciously agreed to open her doors, so we can still get some evening Networking in!
Jeffery Ritter with American Cancer Society gave an awesome AM Connection Spotlight! Be sure to Register for the West Volusia Relay for Life!
Upcoming Events
WILLOW Committee Meeting
Monday, February 11, 2019
9:00 am
Chamber Office , 132 Treemonte Dr., Orange City

This is a meeting of the Planning Committee for the WILLOW Ladies events. If you would like to join this team for the planning meetings and are a female chamber member, you are more than welcome to do so.
John Nichols Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Immediately following the AM Connection
173 N.C.R. Beall Blvd., #105
DeBary, FL

Please join us immediately following the AM Connection for a Ribbon Cutting for John Nichols Salon! Let's all support our member! 
Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Rhonda's Kitchen
2487 S. Volusia Ave.,
#104 Orange City

As the voice of business in West Volusia, the Chamber, through the Government Affairs Committee, will provide opportunities to advance conversations on improving the climate for business growth and sustainability, economic development, and stimulate innovation in our community. The GAC committee will hold discussions and with elected officials to provide feedback on business related legislation.
Junto's Men's Club Luncheon
Friday, February 15, 2019
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Swamp House Riverfront Grill, 488 W. Highbanks Rd., DeBary, FL

Join the Junto Men's Leadership Luncheon. Come to network, learn and better yourself as a business and community leader. All men are welcome, Chamber Membership is not required to attend. Lunch will be available for purchase.
Save the Date


Economic Forum/Transportation Summit
February 22
DeBary Golf & Country Club , 300 Plantation Club Dr., DeBary, FL

The West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce is launching a new program, the Economic Forums, in 2019, with the first forum to feature US Department of Transportation Deputy Assistant Secretary Anthony Bedell . The event will be held in conjunction with the release of the Chamber's 2019 Legislative Agenda.
 
The newly established Economic Forums will provide a vehicle for regional cooperation and facilitate discussions on multi-jurisdictional issues. The first event, on February 22, will feature a keynote address from Secretary Bedell followed by a panel discussion with local governments discussing their top transportation infrastructure goals. Registration is required. Tickets are $30 for members, $40 nonmembers. Lunch included.

Forum partners:
News from the Community and Elected Officials
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Orange City Facade Improvement Grant - Calling for Projects! If you need money to improve your commercial building or historic residence, and it is located within the Community Redevelopment Area, Orange City can help.
You can apply for a Dollar to Dollar matching grant award up to $5,000 per project! For more information click here or for a Summary click here.
Volusia County

Volusia County has a number of resources available for businesses. Be sure to visit their website at this link for more information.

Please review the following (weekly briefing) from the Volusia County Division of Economic Development.
For businesses and homeowners, Volusia's BeFloridaNow campaign will keep you updated on how you can protect our waterways. Check out BeFloridaNow
Elected Officials
As a community leader, the Chamber will provide updates as we receive them from our elected officials. You will find these updates on our Advocacy page at this link

Member News
Be sure to see all the exciting news from our members on our membership news page!
Special Deals for Chamber members
From time to time, Chamber members can offer special deals to other members or the general public. To see Member to Member deals, or add one of your own,
please log in and click on Member to Member Deals.

To see any deals offered by Chamber members to the public, click here

To add your deal, please log in and click on the type of deal you want to add and follow the instructions
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Here is the  October monthly newsletter   where you can easily view and shop new deals. Plus, get details on everything happening this month, like webinars and resources!
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