Chamber News
Thank you to everyone who came out on Friday to our Transportation Summit featuring US DOT Deputy Assistant Secretary Anthony Bedell. With nearly 100 people in attendance, the Secretary was able to meet with our elected and business leaders while focusing on the most urgent transportation needs.

The Chamber was proud to found the SW Volusia Alliance for Transportation, focusing on how the region can come together to solve our communities’ challenges and pooling our resources to maximize our efficiency. Through the Alliance, Chamber and our regional leaders will continue to tackle West Volusia's most difficult challenges to ensure solution-oriented, smart growth strategies are adopted as we move our region forward.

The Chamber is proud to take a facilitator role in helping our leaders make informed, educated infrastructure decisions as they consider smart-growth development.
Our Executive Director with Deputy Assistant Secretary Bedell and his aide Sean Poole.
Chamber Board members Rafael Rameriz of Halifax Health and Victor Ramos, Vice Mayor, Deltona, along with DeBary Mayor Karen Chasez and Executive Director Shari Simmans.
Announcing the West Volusia Business Awards

I n 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!!


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:

March 5
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.
Events This Week




Events Committee Meeting
Monday, February 25, 2019
5:00 pm
Chamber Office, 132 Treemonte Dr., Orange City

Please come help with the planning of the upcoming Chamber events!
Josh Freitas with Certus - Orange City gave a very informative talk at our AM Connection regarding dementia. Everyone learned something new!
AM Connection
Tuesday, February 26, 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

Join us this morning as Angela Shaffer, LMT  is our Spotlight Speaker and will be explaining RNR, or Reconnecting Neuromuscular Responses. This is a specialized therapy technique that is different than any massage you have experienced. Unique unto itself, RNR is a combination of many techniques. This bodywork is done through clothing without the need for creams or oils. RNR addresses many physical issues and is very beneficial for pain relief. The reduction of pain also leads to a wonderful relaxation response. Learn how to work with your body to feel the best you can!
Our Host is Penny DiNatale with  Regions Bank  and breakfast is being provided by  All Things Catering, LLC .
Upcoming Events




Marketing E Series - Branding
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
9:30 am - 10:30 am
CareerSource Volusia/Flagler, 846 Saxon Blvd., Orange City

In conjunction with the West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce, Career Source Flagler/Volusia, and  Bill Fairfullwith  Simplicity Solutions Group we are pleased to announce another program  exclusively for West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce members.  
This next set of classes will be regarding  Branding your business. The date of the second class is March 5 and the final class in this series is March 19.
Career Source Volusia/Flagler has again let us use their facility to hold these classes.

This class series follows up on the WVRC Series on Marketing and 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?

These next classes will center on how to promote your brand digitally and the web site basics every business owner should know to make the most of the effective brand you build.




Network after Work
Thursday, March 7, 2019
John Nichols presents Paul Mitchell Salon
173 N.C.R. Beall Blvd., #105
DeBary, FL 32713

Please join us to learn more about this awesome salon!
Light snacks and beverages will be supplied.
Junto Men's Committee Meeting
Friday, March 8, 2019
7:45 am
DeBary Diner, 20 N.C.R. Beall Blvd., DeBary, FL

Join the Junto Men's Committee as they plan their topics, locations and strategies for their committee's events.
Save the Date
8th Annual Charity Ride/Poker Run
benefitting Project Vet Relief
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Registration starts at 9:30 am
More details to follow!

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)
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.
Presented by:
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
News from the Community and Elected Officials
DeBar y
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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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!
To learn more about Office Depot and The National Chamber Program:
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