Your Chamber's Weekly  Business E-Brief

Monday, July 16, 2018



"When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this: You haven't." 
 
- Thomas Edison

Nancy Keefer Named Chair of the International ACCE Board

Nancy Keefer, CCE, President and CEO of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce, will be named chair of the Association of Chamber of Commerce's (ACCE) Board of Directors during the organization's annual meeting on July 18, 2018. The Alexandria, Va.-based association represents nearly 10,000 professionals who work for and with more than 1,300 chambers of commerce. Keefer's term will span July 2018 through July 2019. In this role, she will oversee activities of a 70-member board of directors that provides leadership and strategic direction to the association's 30-person staff.  Click here to read the full press release.


Chamber Board of Directors
Want to be on the Board?

Get involved, Get on the Board!

Interested in being considered for a Board position with the Chamber in 2019?  Complete the Board Nomination Form and return to Chamber President, Nancy Keefer. The Nominating Committee will begin meeting in mid-July to present a slate of directors to the membership for approval based on the number of seats available due to termed out directors.


Business After Hours
Make your connections today!

Tuesday, July 17, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Join us for Business After Hours at Seacoast Bank. Enhance your personal and professional network in a relaxed environment by joining other busy professionals after hours. Bring plenty of business cards and come ready to have fun!

Location: Seacoast Bank,1696 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach.

Cost: $10 Chamber members (with 24 hour advance RSVP), $15 day of event, $35 for non-members.

Click here to RSVP. For questions, please contact Ken Phelps.


Beat the heat and earn some cool cash this summer
With the Summer Referral Program

Refer > Reward > Repeat
Earn $25 for every new member you refer to Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce! *

Existing Members: Earn $25 in Chamber credit for every new member you refer, upon their activation.

New Members: Get your $25 application waived.

Contact Membership Director Jami Gallegos by email or at 386.523.3680. 

* Promotion valid through September 28th to first-time members only. All Chamber credits must be used by December 31, 2018.


ELEVATE Daytona Beach
Get your tickets today!

Thursday, July 19, 5:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Join our area's creative community for these fast-paced TED-style talks and expect to be enlightened and entertained by unique presentations fueled by the speakers' passions. Elevate Daytona Beach has lined up some of our community's best and brightest. This event is selling out fast, so get your tickets today!

Location: The News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach.

Cost: $15 Regular admission, $10 Students & VYPG, $5 Leadership Daytona Alumni.

Learn more  here and get your tickets.


Did you know...

Member Directory & Referrals

Did you know that 63% of consumers are more likely to buy from a business that is a chamber member? Did you know if you need recommendations on finding a local Chamber business we can refer you to one of our great members. Utilize your online Member Directory to do business with other Chamber members and support your community. This directory is your yellow pages for anything you need. Feel free to call us at 386.255.0981 if you need assistance. 


Nonprofit Roundtable
Supporting the Community

Friday, July 27, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Join us for an interactive discussion and presentation on how to effectively tell your organization's story through your social media platforms. Daniela Behler of Engaging Social Media will share her knowledge and expertise in this constantly changing environment.

Location: The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 126 E. Orange Avenue, Daytona Beach.

Cost: Free for nonprofit chamber members.

For questions and to RSVP, please contact Ken Phelps.


New Chamber Text Program
Sign up today for  mobile Chamber updates

Interested in Connections and Advocacy?   Want to Learn more or get the latest community News ?

Text one or more of the above key word
categories individually to 72727 and you will begin to see a variety of mobile alerts designed to bring you a host of information specific to your needs and preferences. Text information can include networking opportunities,  current business-related topics , educational opportunities to advance your business skills and important news about many business happenings across our region. It's a free*, easy, and great new way to help you stay up-to-date on business and start conversations.  Sign up today for Advocacy, News, Connections, or Learn! 

*Depending on your mobile plan, text charges may apply.


Tallahassee Speaker Series
Speakers from the Capitol

Thursday, August 16, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Social Hour to follow

Join us for the Tallahassee Speaker Series to Review 13 Proposed Amendments to the State Constitution and what they mean to the voting public. The Chamber has arranged for several speakers to explain the pros and cons of each amendment.

Location: The Palmetto Club,1000 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach.

Cost: $15 Chamber members (with 24 hour advance RSVP), $20 day of event, $25 for non-members.

Click here to RSVP. For questions, please contact Jim Cameron.


EVOLVE
Business and Professional Magazine

DIVERSITY IN BUSINESS

Check out the new issue of EVOLVE and read about Why Diversity Matters, D iversity at ISC & NASCAR, Diversity in popular culture and how it impacts your business, and think about How Rich is Your Diversity?...and more!  So make sure you check it out!


Click here to read this issue + Download and share!

Submit Your Press Release
Share your news with the community

We want to help you share your news!
 
Did you know you can upload your press release to our website Members in the News section.  Click here and go to Submit a press release (on left) .  




Grand Openings and Ribbon Cuttings
For more information, and to schedule a ribbon cutting event,
please contact Jami Gallegos, at 386.523.3680



MEMBER MARKETPLACE
GET NOTICED FOR ONLY $100!

Contact Kim Hover for information and to place your ad.







For Member Rates Login through  Events

Register for events quickly and at the member's rate with your member login.

 

Do you know your Login Username & Password?
If not, contact us, and we can help you!

Member Community Calendar

Get the word out about your events, business meetings, announcements on the Chamber website.

Click On: Member Login

Fill out the information about your event and click Submit Event. It's that easy!


Did you forget your login & password? Contact uswe can help you!

Click here to view the Community Event Calendar.




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