Chamber News
The Chamber kicked off its 2019 WILLOW season with a powerful Women in Leadership program featuring the women leading our community - Mayor Karen Chasez, Mayor Heidi Herzberg, and Mayor Daisy Raisler. A capacity crowd of women turned out to hear the vision and accomplishments of these dynamic leaders while making valuable networking contacts. Be sure to check our website for the next exciting WILLOW Program.
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, January 29, 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 Jeffery Ritter with American Cancer Society , explains "Your West Volusia Relay for Life". 
Our Host is Penny DiNatale with  Regions Bank  and breakfast is being sponsored by the  American Cancer Society  and being provided by  Woody's Bar-B-Q .
Junto Men's Club Committee Meeting
Friday, February 1, 2019
7:45 am
DeBary Diner, 20 N.C.R. Beall Blvd., DeBary

Join the Junto Men's Committee as they plan their topics, speakers, locations and strategies for their committee's events
Dr. J with Wellspring Health gave an awesome presentation at our AM Connection!
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Marketing & Business Education Committee Meeting
Immediately following the AM Connection
Fidelity Bank
2494 Enterprise Rd., Orange City, FL
Network at Night
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
The DeLand Hotel
442 E. New York Ave, DeLand, FL 32724

Join the West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce , DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce , Volusia Hispanic Chamber , and West Volusia Tourism at this exciting one of a kind event!

The 1920's were a decade of unprecedented economic growth. By working together the Chambers can ensure the 2020's will bring greater prosperity and success in our business communities. Hosted by the iconic DeLand Hotel , the Chambers will take their guests back in time for a Roaring 20's good time, with "bathtub gin", champagne cocktails, bow ties and pearls, and delicious food.

Members of the participating chambers will have an opportunity to network and make new connections from all three chambers and West Volusia Tourism.

Presented by Advent Health , the event will be the Bee's Knees so come dressed in your best 1920's togs and bring plenty of business cards!

Registration is free for members!
For registration and sponsorship opportunities, contact your Chamber for more information.
Presented by:
Hosted by:
Save the Date
Due to the government shutdown, the event will be moved to February.

Economic Forum/Transportation Summit
DATE TO BE DETERMINED
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 January 24, 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 $25 for members, $35 nonmembers. Breakfast 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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The National Chamber Program is now easier to see what deals are available! (click on the link below)
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!
The West Volusia Regional Chamber has partnered with Legal Shield. Explore the LegalShield website to explore the different way they can help you. With LegalShield on your side, you have the power to access legal and identity theft advice and services when you need them, all for one low monthly fee. Find the Chamber link below.
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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.
Always be sure to check the Chamber website and social media for additional activities and events.