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Your Chamber's Weekly
Business E-Brief
Monday, July 30, 2018
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"Desperation is a necessary ingredient to learning anything, or creating anything. Period. If you ain't desperate at some point, you ain't interesting."
- Jim Carrey
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Award Applications Available
Now Accepting Award Nominations
We are now accepting applications for the 2018 Small Business of the Year Award (Due 8/24/18).There are two categories for the small business awards - companies with 1-10 employees and companies with 11-50 employees.
And new for 2018, the Chamber will also select its first-ever
Nonprofit of the Year
(Due 8/24/18).The applications are judged by chamber professionals or business consultants outside of the region with finalists selected in each category. Other awards nominations include the
Young Professional of the Year
(Due 9/15/18)
and the Marvin Samuels Memorial Leadership Award
(Due 8/17/18)
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The finalists will be announced in late September. The award winners will be announced in early October, and formally recognized at the Chamber's 5th Annual Awards Luncheon, Thursday, November 1, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at The Shores Resort & Spa.
Each award's criteria can be found on the application.
Click
here to view and download the applications.
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Eggs & Issues
Join us for this important conversation!
Thursday, August 9, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Join us for a forum featuring the candidates for
Volusia County Council's At-Large seat. Daytona Beach Community Relations Manager
Ron Durham and former Volusia County Sheriff
Ben Johnson will share their views on the issues in advance of the upcoming November 6 election.
Location: LPGA International,1000 Champions Drive, Daytona Beach.
Cost: $15 Chamber members (with 24 hour advance RSVP), $20 day of event, $30 for non-members.
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We Noticed Award
Noticing improvements to your business
Did you know
the Chamber presents a
"We Noticed Award"
to member businesses who have made noticeable improvements to their property or business?
The Chamber encourages all members to self-nominate for this recognition or to nominate their neighbors!
Awards are publicized with a press release to all media outlets, placed within Chamber communications and promoted through our social media.
Apply today! Or nominate a business.
Click here for the application.
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Chamber Advantage Series
The Value of Customer Service
Tuesday, August 14, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Join us for a panel discussion with Tim Curtis, Owner, Houligan's, Carmen Ruiz, Vice President, FASTSIGNS of Daytona Beach, and Marsha Cooksey, Realtor, Realty Pros Assured who will discuss strategies to identify the varying needs and expectations of an intergenerational customer base.
Location: Daytona State College, Bldg. 150, Room 101, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach.
Cost: $10 for chamber members with 24-hour advanced RSVP, $15 day of the event, and $20 for non-members.
To RSVP, click here. For program questions, please contact Ken Phelps.
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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!
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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.
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Promotion valid through September 28th to first-time members only. All Chamber credits must be used by December 31, 2018.
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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.
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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 Connections,
Advocacy, Learn, or News!
*Depending on your mobile plan, text charges may apply.
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Business After Hours
Make Your Connections Today!
Tuesday, August 21, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Chamber 101 - 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Join us at
LPGA International and enhance your personal and professional network in a relaxed environment with other busy professionals after hours. New members join us from 4-5 p.m. for Chamber 101.
Location:
LPGA International,1000 Champions Drive, Daytona Beach.
Cost: $10 Chamber members (with 24 hour advance RSVP), $15 day of event, $35 for non-members.
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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!
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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)
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Grand Openings and Ribbon Cuttings
For more information, and to schedule a ribbon cutting event,
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MEMBER MARKETPLACE
GET NOTICED FOR ONLY $100!
Contact
Kim Hover for information and to place your ad.
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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!
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Member Community Calendar
Get the word out about your events, business meetings, announcements on the Chamber website.
Fill out the information about your event and click Submit Event.
It's that easy!
Did you forget your login & password?
Contact us,
we can help you!
Click
here to view the Community Event Calendar.
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Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce |126 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Beach | 386.255.0981
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