Our Mission
The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce advocates a strong economic and business environment and serves as a platform through which our members and the entire business community can thrive.
The Week In Review
Eggs & Issues Presenters Discuss Homelessness in Volusia Co.
Recently, The Daytona Beach City Commission and Volusia County Council approved trespass ordinances and the Daytona Beach City Commission approved a panhandling ordinance which proved beneficial for the community.

However, Volusia’s homeless population still remains and needs assistance.
Thursday's Eggs & Issues program focused on this continuing need, featuring speakers (above) Carrie Baird, Commission on Homelessness and Housing, and Dwight Selby, Ormond Beach City Commissioner and First Step Shelter Board Member.

Each year, the Volusia-Flagler County Coalition for the Homeless conducts a point in time count. This year, the number of homeless individuals counted increased.

First Step Shelter is scheduled to open in October with 50 beds to start. It will add additional beds once more funding comes forth. Case management will play a major part in getting these individuals back to becoming working/taxpaying citizens.

The City of Daytona Beach and Volusia County have each pledged $400,000 for shelter operations. Other cities in Volusia County have pledged a combined total of $204,000, and an additional $181,000 has been raised from private sector.

Private sector fundraising will be key to making this program successful. The next step for sheltered persons will be to graduate after 60-90 days and be placed into housing.
Groome Transportation Celebrates Opening
Sara Bailey and the team at Groome Transportation celebrated the opening of their Nova Road location on Thursday, July 11 with a ribbon cutting.
Get to Know Your Chamber Staff
Nichole Sprague
Business Manager
Nichole joined the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce team in January 2017 following a 16-year career in the banking industry.

As a Florida native, she grew up in Gainesville and graduated from Gainesville High School and attended Santa Fe Community College.

After college, Nichole moved to DeLand where she currently resides with her husband, two kids and two beagles.

Nichole's Favorites
Holiday : Christmas
College Sports Team : Florida Gators
Color : Green
Hobby : Zumba
Singer : Harry Connick Jr.
TV Show : So You Think You Can Dance
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News You Can Use
Awards Applications Now Being Accepted
The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications and nominations for the 2019 Small Business of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year,
Young Professional of the Year, and Marvin Samuels Memorial Leadership Awards.
Who will be recognized as an award winner at the Daytona Regional Chamber's Annual Awards Luncheon on November 1? It could be you. Apply today!
Daytona Regional Chamber President & CEO Passes ACCE Gavel at Annual Convention
Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Nancy Keefer passes the gavel as Chair of the Board for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to her successor this week at the organization's annual convention in Long Beach, CA.

Keefer spent the past 12 months leading the international association including the development of the organization's next strategic plan.
Free Leadership Program to Prepare Area Business Leaders for Political Engagement
The Flagler Volusia Public Leadership Institute (FVPLI), a joint program of the Daytona Regional and Flagler County Chambers, is seeking applicants for a nonpartisan, free training program to teach local PRO-BUSINESS individuals how to become involved in the political process and promote a robust local economy.

It will coach participants how to use their business experience, skills and talent to advocate for pro-business policies, engage in political campaigns, land appointments to government boards or explore a future run for elected office.
Applicants will undergo a competitive selection process and only a limited number will be invited to participate. A full scholarship is provided to all members, thanks to our program sponsors.

The Flagler County and Daytona Regional Chambers are nonpartisan organizations that do not endorse or support candidates for office. 
 
For more information or to receive an application for the program, call Jim Cameron, Daytona Regional Chamber, at 566-2140 or email jim@daytonachamber.com .

Click here for an application. Applications must be returned by August 2.  
Should I Make the E-Commerce Jump with my Business?
These days it feels like everything is online and if you don’t have an online presence you’re being left in the dust. But there are plenty of businesses existing only on a Facebook page. Some feel like they don’t have the time to create a website while others don’t even know where to start.

Facebook is just easier. But there’s one problem. Read more...
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EVOLVE
Your Business and Professional Magazine
Here's the Newest Edition of EVOLVE featuring the global reach of business in our community.

Stop by our offices to pick up the latest copy of EVOLVE, the business magazine of the Daytona Regional Chamber. Each issue is packed full of local business happening's you'll want to know all about. 
Centennial Celebration
Share Your Historic Photos with Us!
Do you have great photos of the Daytona Beach region from a time gone by? We would love for you to share them so we can feature them on our website! Contact Ken Phelps here .

Visit our history pages for even more amazing photo's as we celebrate 100 years of the Daytona Regional Chamber.

Get in on our trivia challenge by joining our Facebook page too. 
Chamber Centennial Testimonial Videos on Facebook
Be sure to see your fellow members and community leaders share thoughts on celebrating the Chamber's 100th year and hear their best Chamber stories.
Upcoming Events You'll Want to Attend
Events support the mission of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce
by providing a platform to make new connections and gather strategic information.
If you have time, join us at one of our upcoming events. If you don't, we'll still be working on your behalf to foster and support a strong economic and business climate in the region.
Join the fun with our Daytona Regional Chamber Ambassadors
we celebrate these members with a ribbon cutting.
Click the button below for complete details.
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