Your Weekly Business E-brief
Monday, August 13, 2018
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"I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks."
- Daniel Boone
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The Value of Customer Service
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Tuesday, August 14, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
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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.
At
Daytona State College
.
Cost:
$10 for chamber members with 24-hour advanced RSVP, $15 day of the event, and $20 for non-members.
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Jobs, Careers and Employment
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Job Seekers:
Looking for a new job? A better job?
You have come to the right place where you can view available jobs and submit your resume.
Employers:
Is your company looking for good, local employees?
Members of the Chamber of Commerce may post jobs at NO CHARGE.
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Beat the heat and earn some cool cash this summer
With the Summer Referral Program
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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.
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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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Award Applications Available Now
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Now Accepting Award Nominations
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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
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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 award nominations include the
Young Professional of the Year
(Due 9/15/18) and the
Marvin Samuel's Memorial Leadership Award
(Due 8/17/18).
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 on 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.
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2018 Business Links Golf Tournament
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Presented by Brown & Brown
The 2018 Business Links Golf Tournament will be on Friday,
September 21, 2018
at the beautiful
Hammock Beach Resort - Ocean Course
in Palm Coast.
We have limited sponsorship opportunities left, so act now to participate!
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Tallahassee Speaker Series
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Speakers from the Capitol
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Thursday, August 16, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Social Hour to follow
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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.
At
The Palmetto Club
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Cost:
$15 Chamber members (with 24-hour advance RSVP), $20 day of event, $25 for non-members.
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Noticing Improvements to Your Business
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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!
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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.
For more information, contact
Jami Gallegos
or call 386.523.3680.
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Make Your Connections Today!
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Tuesday, August 21, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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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
.
Cost:
$10 Chamber members (with 24-hour advance RSVP), $15 day of event, $35 for non-members.
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Sign up today for Mobile Chamber Updates
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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 receive mobile alerts designed to bring you information specific to your needs and preferences.
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Text information can include
networking opportunities
,
important legislative news
,
educational opportunities
to advance your business skills, and current
business and community news.
It's a free*, easy, and great new way to help you stay up-to-date.
Sign up today for
Connections
,
Advocacy
,
Learn
, or
News
!
*Depending on your mobile plan, text charges may apply.
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Friday, August 24, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
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On the fourth Friday of each month our nonprofit Chamber Members can attend these specialized workshops that address the needs of nonprofit organizations.
Cost:
There is no cost for this workshop.
Location:
Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 126 E. Orange Ave, Daytona Beach.
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2018 Member Directory & Buyer's Guide
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Annual Member Directory & Business Resource
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Our annual, full-color, printed directory is a great resource where you can access member businesses, City contact information for Volusia County, insightful statistics, and features arts and culture, sports, recreation, what's new, and more.
Access the digital version and share.
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Business and Professional Magazine
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Check out the Diversity issue of EVOLVE and read about
Why Diversity Matters
,
Diversity at ISC & NASCAR
, Diversity in popular culture and how it impacts your business, and think about
How Rich is Your Diversity?
...and more! Take a moment to read it today.
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A free online Chamber calendar to share your events and see what's happening in the community.
Submit your event!
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Grand Openings and Ribbon Cuttings
For more information, and to schedule a ribbon cutting event,
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Submit Your Press Release
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Share your news with the community!
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We want to help you share your news!
Did you know you can upload your press release to our website? Go to
Members in the News
and upload your news for consideration.
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MEMBER MARKETPLACE
GET NOTICED FOR
ONLY $100!
Advertising in the Weekly E-brief offers great value
with a reach to over 2,000 local business professionals each week.
Contact
Kim Hover
for information and to place your ad.
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Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce
126 E. Orange Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
386.255.0981 | info@daytonachamber.com
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