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06.28.21
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:

Leadership Daytona Applications Open The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking applicants for the 41st class of Leadership Daytona. The premier leadership development program in the region offers participants the opportunity to enhance their skill sets, understand the inner workings of the community, and work on significant community-wide initiatives. See more below under Workforce & Innovation.

Daytona Regional Chamber seeks Board of Directors nominations A very important role in the organization, board members help guide the Daytona Regional Chamber's impact on the business community. Read more in the Organizational Excellence & Fiscal Growth section below.

101st Annual Meeting presented by Halifax Health: Extra Innings Bash at the Ballpark admissions and sponsorships are available. You won't want to miss this first in-person, signature event of the year featuring live music, award recognitions, games, great food and beverage, and more! Get more information below in the Organizational Excellence & Fiscal Growth section.

Daytona Regional Chamber Member Tip

Maximize the impact of your Daytona Regional Chamber online membership directory listing. Leverage the corresponding features available with your selected membership level, such as adding your logo, featuring photos of your business, listing your social media platforms, and/or showcasing a hot link to your website. The greater your membership investment, the more features available to you.

Our Membership Engagement & Database Specialist, Jennifer Pipes, can assist you with understanding which features are available at your membership level, using them to their full potential, or even upgrading your membership if there is a feature you're interested in adding.
Leadership Daytona Offers Strong Professional Development
With most employee professional development postponed or cancelled during the pandemic, here is an outstanding opportunity to invest in the future of your team and your organization.

They will become part of an impressive group developed specifically for those who wish to be an active part of our community's development and progress.

Leadership Daytona graduates often become members of important boards such as the Daytona Regional Chamber by learning then understanding what it takes to work on larger community wide projects and have a voice where its most impactful for the greater good.

The application deadline is Thursday, July 8 by noon.
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Elevate Daytona Beach Speakers Selected
Each year, Elevate Daytona Beach presented by AdventHealth showcases a speakers' lineup that entertains and inspires. 2021 will be no exception, PLUS we're back live and in person!

Join our area’s creative community for these fast-paced TED-style talks and many more. Elevate speakers get 20 slides, which automatically advance every 15 seconds, resulting in quick, exciting five-minute presentations.

These are your friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors sharing something they are passionate about with our community. Join us!
2021 Elevate Daytona Beach Speaker Lineup
Christina Arnold
Gifts & Curses of Technology

Dr. Primrose Cameron
Love is Universal

LaToya Carey
Dear Sons of My Heart

Muriel Fuqua
Mustard Seed Miracle

Rusty Gardner
Accidental Happiness

Kym Nguyen & Krista Goodrich
We are Humankind

Wilson Kowaleski
Changing the World
Andres Martinez
Forgiveness

Chris Rock
Discovering Purpose

Paula Rua
The Power of Five

Carmen Ruiz
It's Time to Say eNOugh

Shaba Shams
I'm Not From Here, I'm Not From There

Barry Tishler
Recovery-Friendly Workplace

Monica Torre Curti Vidal
Are We Happy Yet?
UPCOMING EVENTS - WORKFORCE & INNOVATION
Exclusively for Leadership Daytona Alumni
Tuesday, July 20
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, August 26
5:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Board Nominations Sought
Interested in being considered for Board of Directors service to the Daytona Regional Chamber? The Board is a diverse group of business leaders representative of the Daytona Regional Chamber membership.

Download and complete the Board Interest Form and return via email to Nancy Keefer, President & CEO, by July 20.
Live Music, Social Interactions Highlight Annual Meeting Part 2
101st Annual Meeting presented by Halifax Health: Extra Innings Bash at the Ballpark
With the hometown Daytona Tortugas on the road, the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce is taking over Jackie Robinson Memorial Ballpark for the 101st Annual Meeting presented by Halifax Health: Extra Innings Bash at the Ballpark on Thursday, July 22.

We promised during the virtual event in January that we would have an in-person celebration when it was safe to gather and that time has come.

This will be a fun, relaxed atmosphere on the field at this historic baseball venue, featuring:
  • Live music from The Love Band
  • Fun and games such as Giant Jenga, Cornhole, Giant Connect4, Ladder Golf, and more
  • The social interactions we've been missing over the last 15 months

As we will be outdoors on the field, attire is casual to business casual or we encourage you and your guests to wear your favorite baseball team’s gear…plus, t-shirts and shorts are welcome.

If you are interested in sponsorship or attendance, and would like to learn more about this celebration, contact Ken Phelps.
Presenting Sponsor
Premier Sponsors
Business Links Golf Tournament presented by Brown & Brown, Inc.
Sponsorships Now Available
The Business Links Golf Tournament presented by Brown & Brown, Inc. is one of the best opportunities around to spend quality time with key clients and hot prospects.

Sponsorship is a great way to get your business in front of the leaders of the business community, plus you'll be able to enjoy a great day on the golf course.

To take advantage of the significant marketing exposure associated with this signature event, please contact Ken Phelps.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & FISCAL GROWTH
Thursday, July 22 - 5:00-8:30 p.m.
Jackie Robinson Memorial Ballpark (105 Orange Ave, Daytona Beach)
Friday, September 10 - 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start
Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club (100 Plantation Bay Dr, Ormond Beach)
Welcome Daytona Regional Chamber Members
When a business makes an investment in Daytona Regional Chamber membership, they are joining a team of businesses that is investing in making our community a better place.

Fostering a strong economic and business environment is achieved through:

  • Advocacy that makes a difference.
  • Partnerships that create synergy.
  • Talent development that builds the future.

Please reach out to welcome them to the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce.
National Speakers Featured in Summer Power Hour Series
The Volusia County Chamber Alliance is proud to present: Mega Power Hour Summer Series Event presented by Adams Cameron & Co Realtors. 

Registration is now open for our three-part Virtual Summer Series features nationally-recognized Keynote Speakers on topics critical for business. Featured speakers and topics include:
  • Glenn Shepard: Four Generations, One Goal - The Multi-generational Workforce
  • Dr. Jerry Parrish: Understanding the New Economy
  • Sheri Pash and Jordan Clemons: Doing Business in a Virtua World - Using LinkedIn as a Business Development Tool

More information is available by visiting the Volusia County Chamber Alliance website at https://www.volusiachamberalliance.com/. All registrations must be made online.
UPCOMING EVENTS - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AWARENESS
July 14, July 21, and July 28
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Volusia Co. Tax Collector Will Roberts Featured at Eggs & Issues
In November 2018, Florida voters approved Amendment 10, which among other items, established the sheriff, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court as constitutional offices, responsible to the state.

In November 2020, Volusia County voters elected a tax collector for the first time in 50 years. Since taking office on January 5, 2021, Tax Collector Will Roberts has made it his mission to improve customer service by making it easier to access the services needed from the tax collector’s office.

  • What are the challenges and opportunities presented to Roberts in the first six months on the job?
  • What new services will be offered through the Volusia County Tax Collector's office?

Learn more about the role of the tax collector at Eggs & Issues on Thursday, July 8
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UPCOMING EVENTS - ADVOCACY & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
Thursday, July 8 - 7:30-9:00 a.m.
Halifax River Yacht Club (331 S Beach St, Daytona Beach)
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