Chamber News
The Chamber was invited as a special guest of Sheriff Chitwood for the annual Sheriff's Awards program. Each year, the Sheriff's office recognizes staff and volunteers who support the Sheriff's office. We look forward to honoring our deputies and other Volusia County first responders at our Annual Valor Awards on May 22.
The Chamber was on hand to help Lake Helen celebrate the ribbon cutting for their new public works building. Staff and Board members joined Mayor Daisy Raisler and City Administrator Becky Witte to recognize the community effort in getting this project completed.
As the Chamber of Commerce representing DeBary businesses, the West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to host the DeBary City Manager Candidate Meet & Greet on February 8th. We look forward to working with the selected candidate to continue to move our region forward.


West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting 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:

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
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.
AM Connection
Tuesday, February 12, 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

Join us this morning as David Ciardiello and Rachel Brock with  Crunch Fitness Deltona  who will get us moving this morning, explaining the Styku body scan and also how to "Get your goals started with Crunch Fitness".  
Our Host is David Peraza with  Aflac  and breakfast is being provided by  Woody's Bar-B-Q.
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.
Woody's Bar-B-Q was a wonderful host for our Network at Night. A fantastic time was had with all that came out to Network!
Upcoming Events
Member Orientation sponsored by Firehouse Subs
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Chamber Office, 132 Treemonte Dr., Orange City, FL

Join us from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Chamber office for our Member Orientation, sponsored by Firehouse Subs. We invite all members to learn more about our networking events and receive an overview of navigating the website. Come learn how to advertise to promote your business and see how much the Chamber has to offer to help your business grow.
Please register prior to the day of the Orientation!
If you have any questions contact the Chamber office (386) 490-4606.
Economic Forum/Transportation Summit
Friday, February 22, 2019
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
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:
Save the Date
Join the West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce as we honor our First Responders from the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, Volusia County Fire Department, Orange City Fire Department, and Deltona Fire Department, for acts of valor undertaken in 2018. 

As a community leader in Volusia County, the West Volusia Chamber of Commerce is honored to bring a new program to the community:  The West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce First Responder Valor Awards. Through this program, we will honor the brave women and men of our Police and Fire Departments, and Sheriff’s Office, who showed exceptional poise and courage in extraordinary circumstances in 2018. Nominated by their peers, we look forward to applauding the selfless acts our public safety personnel undertake to keep our community safe. 

Don't miss the opportunity to sponsor this event and demonstrate your support for our first responders.   Click here   to view the sponsor form. 

Lunch will be served promptly at 11:30 and program will begin shortly after.
Business Attire.
Location: DeBary Golf & Country Club, 300 Plantation Club Dr., DeBary, FL 32713
News from the Community and Elected Officials
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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! Contact us for information on how to take advantage of this benefit!
To learn more about Office Depot and The National Chamber Program:
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The West Volusia Regional Chamber has partnered with WSBB AM 1230 AM1490 and 106.9 FM to provide business updates about our community. Listen in to learn how the Chamber is advancing conversations on improving the climate for business growth and sustainability. Tune in the first Monday of each month at 7:15 am  here.
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