Our Mission
The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce advocates a strong economic and business environment and serves as a platform through which our members and the entire business community can thrive.

As the situation changes with COVID-19/Coronavirus, the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce staff will work diligently to keep you up-to-date on the latest business impacts and provide the resources you will need to navigate this crisis.

Please reach out to us as a resource for your business questions.
COVID-19 Resources Page
The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce has activated a COVID-19 resources page on our website.

Resources on the page include direct links to many of our local, state, and federal partners and government agencies, as well as a listing of adjustments businesses have made to their operations. Additionally, there are one-page resources on a variety of topics, such as Strategies to Help Your Business in the Wake of Social Distancing .

If your business has made changes to its normal operations, please share this information by using the submission form on the COVID-19 resource page, and submit additional changes as they happen.
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News You Can Use
U.S. House Passes Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Last week in Washington, the House passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). It was then amended it before it went to the Senate. On March 17, t he Senate passed the revised version without changes .

The final bill establishes  Coronavirus Related Leave  setting up a paid sick leave requirement for all employers with fewer than 500 employees to give to their employees:

  • who have the virus;
  • are in quarantine or caring for someone in quarantine or a child under 18 whose school is closed.

The first 10 days of leave may be unpaid and employees may replace accrued vacation or sick leave/PTO during the leave. Employees can’t be required to use their accrued paid leave.

Click here  for additional information.
Chamber Discusses FFCRA with Congressman Michael Waltz
On Wednesday, the Chamber hosted a conference call with  Cong Michael Waltz  to discuss the House version of the Families First Caronavirus Response Act.

Congressman Waltz opposed the legislation that provided emergency paid leave to employees taking unpaid leave due to the outbreak, expanded unemployment benefits and required employers to provide paid sick leave to employees.
Because of the need for assistance fast, Waltz called it “an incredibly difficult vote.”

Waltz opposed the language  mandating employers to take steps that will cost them money up front — such as offering paid leave to workers — at a time when cash flow is limited.

“What I wanted to see was, ’How do we get some liquidity in small- and medium-sized businesses so people can stay employed?”.

Waltz wanted more in that bill of what the Senate is taking up, Small Business Administration loans and assistance to businesses. He argues it doesn’t make sense to continue collecting taxes on small businesses only to then redistribute the money later. “Let’s keep cash in the hands of individuals and help them get through this,” he said.

Click here  to see full Daytona Beach News Journal article.
Technology to Stay Connected
Assuming your business is able to remain operational amid the COVID-19 outbreak, how do you stay connected with your employees while at the same time respect the social distancing and other guidelines spelled out by government officials and health professionals?

This article from Smart Meetings provides some technology options that might help you achieve this balance.
4 Simple Things to Do to Making Working from Home Easier
Working from home is an ideal that many people have longed for but the reality of it can be disenchanting. It takes some special skills to make it work. In this article we will cover four simple things you can do to make working at home easier on everyone. If you lead a team or you're the owner of a business, you have additional challenges when heading up a remote team during a global pandemic. We have some suggestions to help with that too.  READ MORE
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Virtual Learning Opportunities
Call for Presentations
The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking educational presentations from member organizations that can be conducted via webinar.

Desired topics include Navigating SBA and Emergency Bridge Loan Programs, Managing Mental Health in a Crisis, Cyber Security, Updating Workforce Skills, Business Insurance, and more. The presentations will be offered at no cost to participants, should be designed to benefit the business community, and not be a hard sales pitch.

Please submit your topic, length of presentation, background/expertise, and the earliest possible presentation date via email to Ken Phelps. The decision to schedule a presentation will be made at the sole discretion of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Upcoming Webinars
The following webinars are being conducted by partners of, or in conjunction with, the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce. We're proud to bring you these no-cost, virtual learning opportunities. Visit the Daytona Regional Chamber Events Calendar for an updated schedule of webinars and virtual learning opportunities.
Presented by BigSpeak
Wednesday, March 25 - 1:00 p.m.
Business as UNusual: Maintaining Momentum in a Crisis
and Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce
Friday, March 27

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for a confirmed time.