Chamber News & Events
Florida Chamber of Commerce
First Quarter Small Business Index Survey
 
Small businesses create two-out-of-every-three jobs in Florida, and are the backbone of Florida's economy. However, many in Florida's small business community are experiencing both challenges and successes as Florida's economy grows.
The Florida Chamber is uniting Florida's business community for good, and we would like to know what issues are impacting your member firms. As the Florida Chamber works to secure Florida's future, it's important to measure the health of small businesses. Please share the link below with your members and urge them to take our brief Q1 Small Business Index Survey .
This survey will close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2020.
This week's Events:
Register Today!
There is no AM Connection on Tuesday, December 31st.

The AM Connection will resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2020!
Network at Night
Thursday, January 2, 2020
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Power Volleyball Academy
565 S. Lakeview Dr., Unit 120
Lake Helen, FL 32744

Join us for the first Network at Night in 2020! Power Volleyball Academy is hosting and is going to show us their awesome business. Volleyball anyone?
There will be light food.
Small Business Section
Helpful information for small businesses:

U.S. Small Business Sentiment Climbs Most in More Than a Year

Members: If you would like to be the AM Connection Spotlight Speaker, we are scheduling the dates for 2020. Please contact Sonja for available dates! admin@westvolusiaregionalchamber.org
Click here to read a letter from the Chamber President Gary Sturgeon
LAST CHANCE: MEMBERS! Please review your Profile page and make sure all the information is correct . **If you update your information please let Sonja know**
West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting Senator Rubio's and Senator Scott's West Volusia Mobile Office

The Chamber will host both Senators local staff on different days and times. Learn about the services their offices offer constituents in areas such as: Immigration, Medicare, IRS/Banking, Military/VA, Social Security and Legislative issues.

Senator Rubio's office hours will be announced when they are scheduled for 2020.

Senator Scott's Mobile Office hours will be announced when they are scheduled for 2020.

Both will be held at the Chamber Office, 132 Treemonte Drive, Orange City.

To date, this program has assisted many of our community members with urgent issues. We are grateful for the opportunity to assist our fellow West Volusia citizens receive resolution to their challenges.
Upcoming Events
Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Immediately following the AM Connection
Elevation Health
881 S.C.R. Beall Blvd., DeBary FL 32713

Join us immediately following the AM Connection for a Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting for Elevation Health!
Committee Meetings
Ambassador Committee Meeting
Friday, January 3, 2020
9:00 am
Chamber Office, 132 Treemonte Dr., Orange City, FL 32763
WILLOW Ladies Committee Meeting
Monday, January 6, 2020
9:00 am
Chamber Office, 132 Treemonte Dr., Orange City, FL 32763
Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 9, 2020
8:00 am
Regan's Orange City Kitchen, 2751 Enterprise Rd., Ste. 112, Orange City, FL 32763
News from the Community and Elected Officials
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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FedEx Advantage discount program.
Enroll now or call 1-800-475-6708. Be sure to provide passcode JNTB5Y00.
The National Chamber Program is now easier to see what deals are available! 
Plus, get details on everything happening this month, like webinars and resources! Contact us for information on how to take advantage of this benefit!
To learn more about Office Depot and The National Chamber Program:
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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