Aligning Efforts, Achieving Success
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This week's Events: Register Today!
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AM Connection
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Networking begins at 7:30 am and the meeting is from 8:00 - 9:00 am
Gateway Center for the Arts
880 N.C.R. Beall Blvd., DeBary, FL 32713
Click below to learn more and to register
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Marketing E Series - Branding your Business
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
9:30 am - 10:30 am
CareerSource Volusia/Flagler, 846 Saxon Blvd., Orange City
This final class in the series "Branding" your Business, and is a continuation on how to promote your brand digitally. The class will also highlight the web site basics every business owner should know to make the most of the effective brand you build. The classes will cover:
- What is branding?
- What isn’t branding?
- How does branding differ from marketing?
- Is my logo my brand?
- How does my branding tell my unique story?
Learn why every business has brand potential and how your brand will increase your business’ value in the market.
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Member Orientation sponsored by Firehouse Subs
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
5:00 pm
Chamber Office, 132 Treemonte Dr., Orange City
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oin us from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Chamber office for our
Member Orientation, sponsored by Firehouse Subs
. We invite all members to learn more about our networking events and receive an overview of navigating the website. Come learn how to advertise to promote your business and see how much the Chamber has to offer to help your business grow.
Please register prior to the day of the Orientation!
If you have any questions contact the Chamber office (386) 490-4606
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WILLOW-on-the-Town
Thursday, March 21, 2019
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Central 28 Beer CO
290 Springview Commerce Dr.
Suite 1, DeBary, FL 32713
Ladies, come join us as
Central 28 Beer Co
for a night of networking! There is no fee to attend. Take this time to connect with other great women of the business world, make friendships. Guaranteed to be a good time for everyone!
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Town Hall on the 1/2 cent sales tax
In collaboration with the Daytona Beach News Journal, on March 21 the Chamber will host a town hall on the County’s proposed ½ cent tax. As the Regional Chamber for West Volusia, we look forward to once again bringing together our cities’ and county to discuss issues facing our region. The town hall will feature a panel from Volusia, Deltona, Orange City, and DeBary including:
Volusia County Manager George Recktenwald
Deltona Mayor Heidi Herzberg
Volusia County Councilman Fred Lowry
Orange City Manager Dale Arrington
DeBary Mayor Karen Chasez
The event is open to all at no cost and will be held at the Center at Deltona from 6pm-7:30pm.
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In partnership with Advent Health, the Chamber is pleased to announce the West Volusia Business Awards. Held annually, t
he West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce will honor businesses for their significant role in driving the region’s business community and economic growth. To be considered for a Business of the Year award, the organization must be setting the standards for excellence and innovation with their business practices and community involvement.
Each nominee will receive a nominee logo they can use on their marketing materials and winners will receive a logo recognizing them as the West Volusia Nonprofit Business, Small Business, Medium Business, Large Business or Overall Business of the Year. Winners will be unveiled at the Business Awards program and reception to be held in October.
Nomination forms are available at
this link
and more info, including additional partnership opportunities, will be out soon on our website. You won't want to miss the "Academy Awards" for the West Volusia Business Community!!
Presented by:
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West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting Senator Rubio's West Volusia Mobile Office
The Chamber is pleased to partner with Senator Marco Rubio to host the Senator’s West Volusia Mobile Office Hours. The Mobile Office hours will be held (dates below) from 9:30-11:30 am at the Chamber Office, 132 Treemonte Drive, Orange City:
April 2
May 7
June 4
Meet Senator Rubio’s local staff and learn about the services his office can offer his constituents in areas such as: Immigration, Medicare, IRS/Banking, Military/VA, Social Security and Legislative issues.
For more Information, call the Central Florida Regional Office at (407) 254-2573 or Toll Free in Florida at (866) 630-7106.
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At the AM Connection, Phyllis Butlien explained all the many things that Tupperware can do to help you with organization and cooking. Make sure you use that re-heat button on your microwave!
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Marketing and Business Education Committee presents Nancy Beth Goren, Esq.
Monday, March 25, 2019
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Holiday Inn Express, 1330 Saxon Blvd., Orange City
This is a free event and will cover "The ABC's of Contracts and Business Transactions"
Nancy will be explaining how to use Florida law to protect your business and make your business work.
Food Sponsor:
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Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
New American Funding
Thursday, March 28, 2019
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
275 S.C.R. Beall Blvd., Suite 215, DeBary
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8th Annual Charity Ride/Poker Run
benefitting Project Vet Relief
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Registration starts at 9:00 am
The Chamber is
collecting donations for the Charity Ride, please give them to Sonja or bring them to the Chamber office (132 Treemonte Dr., Orange City).
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Book Signing with Sean Spicer
Monday, April 8, 2019
8:00 am - VIP Reception for sponsors
8:30- 9:30 am - Remarks and book signing
Venue 142, 142 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL
Enjoy a continental breakfast with Former White House Press Secretary and current EXTRA! Correspondent Sean Spicer. Receive his personally inscribed book "The Briefing: Politics, The Press and The President"
Individual Ticket: $40 Chamber member/ $50 non-member
Sponsor:
Host Sponsor: $1000
Event Sponsor: $500
Partner Sponsor: $300
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
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Thank you to our Sponsors!
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Tri-Chamber Spring into the '20s
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
The DeLand Hotel, 442 E. New York Ave., DeLand, FL
Join the West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce, DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce, Volusia Hispanic Chamber, and West Volusia Tourism at this exciting one of a kind event!
The 1920's were a decade of unprecedented economic growth. By working together the Chambers can ensure the 2020's will bring greater prosperity and success in our business communities. Hosted by the iconic DeLand Hotel, the Chambers will take their guests back in time for a Roaring 20's good time.
Members of the participating chambers will have an opportunity to network and make new connections from all three chambers and West Volusia Tourism.
Presented by Advent Health
, the event will be the Bee's Knees so come dressed in your best 1920's togs and bring plenty of business cards!
Registration is free for members!
For registration and sponsorship opportunities, contact your Chamber for more information.
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First Responders Valor Awards, presented by Halifax Health
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
11:30 am
DeBary Golf & Country Club
, 300 Plantation Club Dr., DeBary, FL 32713
Join the West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce as we honor our First Responders from the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, Volusia County Fire Department, Orange City Fire Department, and Deltona Fire Department, for acts of valor undertaken in 2018.
As a community leader in Volusia County, the West Volusia Chamber of Commerce is honored to bring a new program to the community: The West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce First Responder Valor Awards. Through this program, we will honor the brave women and men of our Police and Fire Departments, and Sheriff’s Office, who showed exceptional poise and courage in extraordinary circumstances in 2018. Nominated by their peers, we look forward to applauding the selfless acts our public safety personnel undertake to keep our community safe.
Don't miss the opportunity to sponsor this event and demonstrate your support for our first responders.
Click here
to view the sponsor form.
Lunch will be served promptly at 11:30 and program will begin shortly after.
Business Attire.
Location: DeBary Golf & Country Club, 300 Plantation Club Dr., DeBary, FL 32713
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News from the Community and Elected Officials
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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.
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For businesses and homeowners, Volusia's BeFloridaNow campaign will keep you updated on how you can protect our waterways. Check out
BeFloridaNow
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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
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Special Deals for Chamber members
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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,
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 can help your business reach its goals with outstanding shipping and office solutions. Save up to 26% on the most popular FedEx services when you join the
FedEx Advantage discount program.
Enroll now
or call 1-800-475-6708. Be sure to provide passcode JNTB5Y00.
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The National Chamber Program is now easier to see what deals are available! (click on the link below)
Here is the
monthly newsletter
where you can easily view and shop new deals. Plus, get details on everything happening this month, like webinars and resources! Contact us for information on how to take advantage of this benefit!
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To learn more about Office Depot and The National Chamber Program:
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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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Get the Latest News & Events
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The West Volusia Regional Chamber has partnered with WSBB AM 1230 AM1490 and 106.9 FM to provide business updates about our community. Listen in to learn how the Chamber is advancing conversations on improving the climate for business growth and sustainability. Tune in the first Monday of each month at 7:15 am
here.
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Always be sure to check the Chamber website and social media for additional activities and events.
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