E-Brief
Your Weekly News and Information from the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce
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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.
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Office Closed on Friday, July 3
In observance of the Independence Day holiday, the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce will be closed on Friday, July 3. From our team to yours, have a safe and happy holiday weekend!
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New Members Investing in the Community
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Thank You for Your Investment in Advocating a Strong Business and Economic Climate
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Despite the challenges facing our community and our society, these businesses have stepped up to show they are investing in a community that has a strong business and economic climate.
The resources made available to Daytona Regional Chamber members allow them to grow their organization regardless of where they are in the life cycle of the business.
Need to communicate to our elected officials? We've got that.
Need an opportunity to showcase your business? We've got that.
Need to make connections? We've got that too.
The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce is there for you and your business, through good times and bad. Please welcome these new members and thank them for their investment in our community.
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Be Part of the Back in Business Safely Campaign
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Add this logo to your social media pages and email signatures. Utilize the documents, flyers and information on the
Back in Business Safely
web page. Continue to reach out to us as a resource for your business questions, (386) 255-0981 or
info@daytonachamber.com
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Florida Chamber of Commerce Leaders Discuss Recovery
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Daytona Regional Chamber members heard from the leadership of the Florida Chamber of Commerce during a Community Advisory Group meeting on Thursday, June 25.
Mark Wilson, President & CEO of the Florida Chamber, and Dr. Jerry Parrish, Chief Economist, discussed the current business environment, managing a safe return to business amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and much more. Wilson applauded the Daytona Regional Chamber for its leadership across a multitude of challenges including a global pandemic, a national focus on equality of opportunity and social justice, a global recession of unknown duration, a presidential election year, the beginning of hurricane season, and the acceleration of technology use in professional and personal settings.
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Volusia County Chamber Alliance Partners with Volusia County on PPE Distribution
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As we strive to help our area businesses re-open safely, we are pleased to be able to offer Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and cleaning supplies to area businesses as part of the Relaunch Volusia campaign, spearheaded by Volusia County. “Area businesses are doing their best to make sure they are compliant with guidelines to safely conduct business,” stated Debbie Cotton, President of the Ormond Beach Chamber and Volusia County Alliance Chair. “Product needed to help businesses comply is another burden on the business, so we are happy to help,” added Cotton.
To obtain PPE kit(s), the business must provide a business card indicating they are from a Volusia County business and sign that they received the product. Businesses can go to any of the sites that are convenient to them.
“Businesses have come together and shown such a resilient community spirit during this pandemic. Along with my fellow chamber peers, we are happy to have the opportunity to support businesses across Volusia County by distributing free PPE and supplies,” said Janet Wilson, Executive Director of the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce & Orange City Alliance.
PPE kits will include masks, gloves, sanitizer, paper towels and cleaning product. Up to two kits per business can be obtained upon request at a distribution site.
“Funding for these products is provided by the Cares Act allocation to Volusia County. Without the support of the Volusia County, it would be unlikely that we could provide this at no cost to area businesses,” noted Nancy Keefer, President & CEO, Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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Step Up Volusia
is represented by a group of city and county leaders, organizations and influencers within our community who have the well-being of our citizens of this county at heart. The goal is stopping the spread of COVID-19 in Volusia County.
To achieve this objective we all need to wash up, back up and mask up - three simple guidelines supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Florida Department of Health.
Washing your hands is easy - something we should all be doing anyway.
By backing up, we are encouraging people to maintain their social distance - at least six feet - from others who may want their space. But this also will lessen your chance of contracting the virus.
Finally, choosing to mask up is about taking personal responsibility for protecting the welfare of others around us from contracting COVID-19.
It’s time for Volusia County to step up and beat COVID-19. The only way to do that is by collectively working together as community to overcome the virus. Wash Up. Back Up. Mask Up. Stay healthy.
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Volusia County Officials Urge Caution with Fireworks
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This coming weekend, we'll celebrate Independence Day and the birth of the United States of America. Fireworks are among the most American traditions, and Volusia County officials are urging caution in the use of fireworks and gathering in large numbers in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PPP and EIDL Funds Still Available
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The Economic Injury Disaster Loan and EIDL Advance application portal is now open for all small businesses, both agricultural and non-agricultural. Applications are being processed on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have already applied, you need not reapply.
Get more info on the EIDL and Advance applications here.
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Eligibility Expanded for Relaunch Volusia Business Recovery Grants
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- Small Businesses: 25 employees or less
- Small Businesses: 26-50 employees
- Home-based Businesses
- Non-profit 501(c)3 Organizations
For more information on the Relaunch Volusia program,
click here
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EVOLVE Magazine
Building a Better Community Issue
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EVOLVE
magazine, your business and professional magazine published quarterly, has transitioned to an electronic format as its primary form of distribution. It still contains the great local content you've come to enjoy. Check out the latest issue online,
Building a Better Community
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Click below to read the latest copy of EVOLVE online or subscribe to EVOLVE's E-newsletter. Each issue is packed full of local issues, topics, and happenings you'll want to know all about.
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Do you know what really causes burnout? It's not just overtime.
According to Gallup's recent report, Employee Burnout: Causes and Cures, 76% of employees experience burnout on the job at least sometimes, and 28% say they are burned out "very often" or "always" at work.
The consequences are real: analysis shows that employees who frequently experience burnout are 63% more likely to take a sick day and 23% more likely to visit the emergency room.
It is often assumed that employee burnout is caused solely by over-work. The common wisdom is...
READ MORE
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Upcoming Events and Programs
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The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce continues to provide you with informational, educational, and networking programs. As we progress through the phases of reopening, we hope to gather again soon and are beginning to explore options and safety protocols for in-person and hybrid events.
Check out these upcoming events and check out the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce events calendar for more details.
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37th Annual Legislative Welcome Back
Thursday, July 9: 8:00 a.m.
**Limit of 100 participants
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