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.

COVID-19 Resources
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.
 
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.

Recent updates include:
 
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.

Please reach out to us as a resource for your business questions, (386) 255-0981 or info@daytonachamber.com .
Now is a great time to follow the Daytona Regional Chamber on Facebook to get the latest information from government officials, to take advantage of opportunities to connect and learn about virtual events, and to help each other get through the COVID-19 outbreak.

Recordings of webinars and other video content can be found on the Daytona Regional Chamber YouTube Channel . Be sure to check out any presentations you may have missed.

Like and share our posts to help get relevant, credible information to more people. Remember, we are all in this together.
The Daytona Regional Chamber team answers the #CollageChallenge with a positive message for the business community.
The Daytona Regional Chamber Facebook page provides information directly from the source to equip businesses in decision making.
The Week in Review
Webinars Provide Resources to Help Businesses Cope
Given the remote working environment most are currently in, the Daytona Regional Chamber is developing virtual programming to assist businesses through the challenges presented by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Visit our Events Calendar for the full schedule of upcoming programs.

Miss something? Recordings of the various webinars being held can be found here .
Tom Daly, Director, Florida SBDC at Daytona State College discusses the Florida Emergency Bridge Loan Programs to assist businesses navigating this complex environment with rapidly changing conditions.
Shawn Proctor, Mental Health Awareness Training Coordinator with SMA Healthcare , share information on coping with the added stress brought on by isolation. Identifying symptoms and knowing where and when to get help is important to all.
News You Can Use
Volusia County Council Special Meeting Scheduled
The Volusia County Council will have a special meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, to discuss COVID-19 related matters, which may include, but not be limited to, updates on County activities, the adoption or approval of emergency ordinances, contracts, resolutions and directives. Live Audio and Video of the meeting are remotely accessible at www.volusia.org/livemeeting . Council members may participate in this meeting remotely, consistent with the Governor’s Executive Order 20-69, Local Government Public Meetings.

During this time of extraordinary circumstances dealing with the Declared Emergency associated with COVID-19, the public will not be allowed to attend the meeting in person. In lieu of in person public participation, the County is temporarily transitioning to online public participation comments for Council meetings consistent with the goals of the Governor’s Executive Order 20-91, Essential Services and Activities during the COVID-19 Emergency.

The Public Comment form can be located at www.volusia.org/comments . Please follow the directions on the form to ensure submission. The Public Comment form will be open until the end of the County Council meeting. Comments submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2020, will be provided to the council before the meeting. Any comments submitted after 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2020 but before the conclusion of the County Council meeting are not guaranteed to be considered by the Council, but will be provided to the Council at the end of the meeting. All public comment submissions will be included in the official meeting records held by the Deputy Clerk, County of Volusia.

If you have issues with the virtual public participation form, or require assistance or other reasonable accommodation, please contact comments@volusia.org or the Deputy Clerk’s Office at 386-736-5920.
We are pleased to announce our newest marketing initiative which is a printable membership directory that is now featured on-line within the DaytonaChamber.com web site membership section. Created to support the existing on-line searchable directory, its main purpose is to encourage users to do business with our members.

This concise directory highlights our Daytona Regional Chamber members in a flipbook fashion which can be downloaded as a PDF for easy print and off-line uses.

We invite you to take a look at this new member feature which is added to the many initiatives offered in support of our Daytona Regional Chamber members. We continue to look for and enact useful programs such as this to enhance efforts for doing business, and providing important connections with each other. Being a part of these often requested items also adds to your company’s recognized position as a supporter of our community’s greater success.

We’ve provided this direct link for you to take a look here . As always, we appreciate your continued support of our Daytona Regional Chamber!
Daytona Regional Chamber Job Bank Available to Assist Employers Looking to Hire, Employees Seeking Work
Is your company looking for good, local employees? Develop your workforce with us! Post job openings and view resumes here .

Have you been laid off due to the COVID-19 outbreak? See available local jobs here .

Members of the Chamber of Commerce may post jobs at NO CHARGE. We invite you to see how easy it is to post jobs online today!

NOTE: Chamber members need their ID number and password to submit jobs to the Job Bank or to view resumes.
Marketing During the Pandemic - 7 Things You Need to Be Doing
Your Daytona Regional Chamber E-Brief is a great marketing channel!
Are you still marketing your business in the same way you were prior to the virus? I'm not asking about the content you post or what's in your ads. What marketing channels are you using?

If your business is still open, and you want it to remain so, you may need to change... READ MORE .
State Asking Small Business Owners to Share Info on Business Damages
Small business owners are asked to take a quick survey to help the state determine resources needed to assist employers and small businesses affected by COVID-19.
EVOLVE
Your Business and Professional Magazine
Here's the newest edition of EVOLVE featuring workforce development and how our schools and businesses are preparing for the needs of the future.

Click below to read the latest copy of EVOLVE online, subscribe to the digital version, or have a copy delivered directly to your mailbox. Each issue is packed full of local business happenings you'll want to know all about.
Upcoming Virtual Programs
The COVID-19/Coronavirus outbreak is changing the way business is done, for the time being anyway. The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce is no exception. Despite not being able to gather in person, we continue to work very hard to provide you with informational, educational, and networking programs.
 
Here are some opportunities for you to learn and connect, at no cost, right from your home or office in the coming days. Stay tuned...more programs are being developed each day.
CARES Act: Major Provisions, Implementation, and Resources
Moore Hallmark - VP, Regional Affairs and Advocacy, US Chamber
presented by Volusia County Chamber Alliance
Monday, April 13: 2:00 p.m.
hosted by Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce
Registration is FULL , recording available after
Moore Hallmark - VP, Regional Affairs and Advocacy, US Chamber
presented by Volusia County Chamber Alliance
Tuesday, April 14: 11:00 a.m.
hosted by Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce
Limited to 500 participants, recording available after

Larry Bucholz, Vision H.R. and Greg Snell, Snell Legal, PLLC
Wednesday, April 15: 10:00 a.m.
Limited to 100 participants, recording available after
Pamela Starr, Google Trainer
Thursday, April 16: 8:30 a.m.
Limited participation available
Thursday, April 16: 10:00 a.m.
Limited to 100 participants, recording available after
A new paradigm for good old-fashioned networking
Tuesday, April 21: 4:00 p.m.
E-Brief Sponsors