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.

Get to Know Your Chamber Staff
Janet Kersey
Executive Vice President & COO
Janet is a lifelong resident of the Daytona Beach region. In addition to a career with a variety of prominent local companies, Janet also served as President & CEO of the Daytona Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau. During that time she was the first person in the area to earn a CFEE certification, which is an expert trained to create and manage festivals and events that attract national and international audiences, as well as the first to earn a CDME certification, which focuses on destination marketing.

She has been married for 28 years to her husband, Tim, and has two daughters and two granddaughters.

Janet's Favorites
Movie : Jungle Book
TV Show : 90-Day Fiancee (they're crazy!)
Actress : Allison Janey
Book : The Purpose-Driven Life by Rick Warren
Singer : Pink
Musical : Hair
Holiday : Christmas
Color : Purple
Quote : "Just because they say it, doesn't mean it's true." - Mom
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The Week in Review
Hallmark School of Real Estate Cuts Ribbon on New Offices
Congratulations to  Lisa Smith, Manager and Instructor for Hallmark School of Real Estate . Surrounded by friends, family, colleagues, Hallmark alumni and Daytona Regional Chamber Ambassadors, Smith cut the ribbon on new offices located at 1898 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Suite 480, Daytona Beach.

Best wishes for continued success from everyone at the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce.
News You Can Use
Florida Chamber Leader to Share Vision of Florida 2030 with Daytona Regional Chamber Membership
Florida is now the third most populous state and by 2030, 26 million Floridians will call Florida home and 1.5 million more jobs will be needed.

Join us for the next Tallahassee Speaker Series, featuring Donna Wright, Chief Operating Officer, Florida Chamber Foundation , who will discuss the Foundation's blueprint for the state’s future —  Florida 2030.

To prepare for this continued growth and ensure Florida remains successful, Florida 2030 is comprised of six pillars, including job creation, infrastructure, business climate, quality of life, and more. 

Hear about areas in which Volusia County is leading the charge, areas that need improvement, and how you can be part of ensuring the future success of our region and state.
Volusia County Economic Development Division Shares Report on Strong 4Q 2019
Volusia County economic indicators were strong across the board in the 4th quarter of 2019 according to a report shared by the county's Economic Development Division. Acting Director Brad Harris reported on a number of items including wage growth, unemployment, residential and commercial housing permits, as well as county GDP growth.

Strong for the last 7-8 years overall, GDP growth in Volusia County has actually exceeded the growth rates at the state and national level since 2015.

Unemployment in the county remained low in the final quarter of the year, coming in at 3.0%. That is slightly higher than the 2.7% rate for Florida, and lower than the national rate of 3.3%.
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Calling All Mission Members
The mission of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce is to advocate a strong economic and business environment and serves as a platform through which our members and the entire business community can thrive .

Here is an opportunity to showcase your business as a believer in that mission. We're seeking Daytona Regional Chamber members that understand investing in their Chamber is investing in their community.

Contact Ken Phelps, vice president of resource development, to take part in this effort to build the strength of the Daytona Beach region.
Call for Auditions!
Making the Most of New Domain Naming Conventions  
If you were a little late to the website grab, you may have discovered that the name of your business had already been taken. Sometimes it's possible to purchase that name but other times... READ MORE .
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EVOLVE
Your Business and Professional Magazine
Here's the Newest Edition of EVOLVE featuring corporate social responsibility and its role in our community.
 
Stop by our offices to pick up the latest copy of EVOLVE, the business magazine of the Daytona Regional Chamber. Each issue is packed full of local business happenings you'll want to know all about. 
Upcoming Events You'll Want to Attend
Events support the mission of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce
by providing a platform to make new connections and gather strategic information.
If you have time, join us at one of our upcoming events. If you don't, we'll still be working on your behalf to foster and support a strong economic and business climate in the region.
Tuesday, February 18
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Chamber 101 will be held from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Contact Jennifer Pipes for details on attending.
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Join the fun with our Daytona Regional Chamber Ambassadors as we celebrate these members with a ribbon cutting. Click the button below for complete details.
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the Official Bike Week Motorcycle