THIS WEEK: FDOT District 5 Secretary to Discuss Infrastructure at Eggs & Issues
Learn about the future transportation needs of Volusia County with FDOT District 5 Secretary Jared Perdue and Maryam Ghyabi on October 14. Be part of this important conversation on roads, bridges, rail, and more. Get more information in the Advocacy & Economic Prosperity section of The Edge.
Honor Our Award Winners at Annual Awards Luncheon
Some of the best and brightest of our business community will be recognized with prestigious Daytona Regional Chamber awards. Make plans to join in the celebration at the Annual Awards Luncheon presented by Foundation Risk Partners and VyStar. Get the details below in Organizational Excellence & Fiscal Growth.
Business Mentors Offer Soft Skills Expertise to Local Students
The inaugural Soft Skills Youth Summit was held this past week with local business leaders offering advice and expertise on the topic of soft skills to high school juniors and seniors from across Volusia County. This event is one aspect of the partnership to develop and retain local talent between the Daytona Regional Chamber, CareerSource Flagler/Volusia, and Volusia County Schools. Learn more in the Workforce & Innovation section of The Edge below.
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THIS WEEK: Ghyabi to Moderate Discussion on Infrastructure with FDOT Dist. 5 Secretary Perdue at Eggs & Issues |
A strong economic and business environment requires a quality foundation of infrastructure. Jared Perdue, secretary of FDOT District 5, will update the growth and future of Volusia County's transportation needs at the next Eggs & Issues on Thursday, October 14 from 7:30-9:00am.
Maryam Ghyabi, Ghyabi & Associates, will moderate a conversation on roads and bridges, rail, interstate highways and more as we prepare for Volusia County's future.
Be part of this important regional business conversation! Register now.
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Local Government Icebreaker |
Come Network Free as a Daytona Regional Member at the Local Government Icebreaker
This year, the Volusia County Association for Responsible Development (VCARD) and the Daytona Regional Chamber are partnering together for a premier networking event, The Local Government Icebreaker. This event is meant to bring together the public sector and private sector for fine food and after-five refreshments. Be sure to invite your local elected official to attend free of charge.
We also introduce the opportunity to stay the night at the beautiful Plaza Resort & Spa for a Conference the next morning. You have the option to attend the Icebreaker only or the Conference only, but we encourage you to stay for both!
Thursday, NOV 18 - 6:00p.m.
· Icebreaker
Friday, NOV 19 - 8:30a.m.
· Breakfast Buffet Opens
· Keynote Address - Beat Kahli, CEO, Avalon Park Group
· Emerging Trend in Land Development: Low Impact Development and its Challenges & Benefits
*This portion has been approved for 2.0 AICP CM CREDITS (#9219830) and 2.0 credits for Florida Landscape Architects (DBPR #0012419).
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Nonpartisan Candidate Bootcamp Scheduled for November |
The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce Candidate Bootcamp is a unique, nonpartisan, regional initiative designed to strengthen and develop the next generation of public leaders. It is scheduled for Friday, November 12 from 9:00am-4:00pm.
This is perfect for community leaders interested in exploring future public leadership and learning more about running for office. The program is nonpartisan in nature and there is no obligation to run for office.
Thanks to generous sponsor support, each participant will receive a 100% scholarship, however, space is limited. If you are interested in the Daytona Regional Chamber's Political Boot Camp, contact Shawn Richmond, Director of Advocacy, today
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UPCOMING EVENTS - ADVOCACY & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY |
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Thursday, October 14 - 7:30-9:00 a.m.
Halifax River Yacht Club (331 S Beach St, Daytona Beach)
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Celebrate This Year's Award Winners |
The 2021 honorees for some of the Daytona Regional Chamber's most prestigious awards are a group dedicated to making the region a better place.
They range from a small business in existence for 130 years and led by five generations of a family, to a nonprofit organization making a tremendous impact in just a few short years, and from a young professional who has achieved success in multiple industries, to a leader serving both the public and private sector.
This year's winners are:
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Small Business of the Year: Tom Cook Jeweler, Inc.
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Nonprofit of the Year: Food Brings Hope
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Young Professional of the Year: Kristina Circelli, Volusia Mall
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Marvin Samuels Memorial Leadership Award: Rep. Tom Leek, FL House of Representatives and Foundation Risk Partners
The 2021 Annual Awards Luncheon presented by Foundation Risk Partners and VyStar will be held on Wednesday, November 3. Mark your calendars now to attend this signature event recognizing some of the leaders in our business community.
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Milestone Anniversaries to be Honored |
As part of the Annual Awards Luncheon presented by Foundation Risk Partners and VyStar, the Daytona Regional Chamber will recognize member businesses celebrating milestone anniversaries.
If you are a Daytona Regional Chamber member celebrating an incremental year, starting at 5 years in business then each five year increment thereafter (5, 10, 15, 20, and so on), we want to know and help recognize your ongoing success!
- Name of your business
- Which milestone anniversary your business is celebrating
- Your company logo.
Your business will be recognized during the program along with the others celebrating those special years. Any member business celebration 100 years or more will receive a very special recognition.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & FISCAL GROWTH |
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Wednesday, November 3 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ocean Center (101 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach)
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Market Watch Business Summit
Thursday, December 2 - 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
A Collaborative Program of the Daytona Regional Chamber and Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation
Plan to get a sneak peek at the 2022 economy!
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National Profit Mastery® Program
Now Available Locally
The Daytona Regional Chamber will be accepting applications for a limited number of fully funded scholarships for a national training program, Profit Mastery®, facilitated by Tom Daly, Small Business Development Center.
We will accept up to 10 businesses per class. The sessions will be held at the Chamber building.
Class One: November 18 & 19, 2021 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Class Two: December 8 & 9, 2021 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
What is Profit Mastery®?
- Two-day business financial management course written in the language of businesspeople
- Thousands of business owners have described Profit Mastery® as "the best program they have ever attended" and "they will never look at their businesses the same way again”
- Confidently learn what P&L and Balance sheet numbers and their relationships are saying about your business’s health, profitability, and cash flow
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Welcome New Daytona Regional Chamber Members |
When businesses invest in Daytona Regional Chamber membership, they are making a commitment to improving the community by supporting our mission to advocate for a strong economic and business environment.
Reach out to them, introduce yourself and your organization, and thank them for joining in the collective effort to foster success in our region.
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Gary Yeoman's Lincoln to Host October Business After Hours |
The next opportunity to build your professional network and fill your business pipeline will be at Business After Hours on October 19 at Gary Yeoman's Lincoln.
Connect with other professionals, and grow your circle of influence! Join us from 5:30pm to 7:30pm for a fun networking experience. Pre-registration is required! Admission is $10 for Daytona Regional Chamber members and $35 for future members.
Enhance your personal and professional network in a relaxed environment by joining other busy professionals after hours. Held monthly at Daytona Regional Chamber Member business locations, these social gatherings are focused on connecting members with each other. Local businesses open their doors to these sponsored events which feature networking, food, drinks, and prizes. Bring plenty of business cards and come ready to have fun!
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UPCOMING EVENTS - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AWARENESS |
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Tuesday, October 19 - 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Gary Yeoman's Lincoln (1420 N Tomoka Farms Road, Daytona Beach)
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Leadership Daytona Class XLI Graduation Slated for October 22 |
The 41st class of the region's premier leadership development program will celebrate their journey at an upcoming graduation and luncheon.
Leadership Daytona Class XLI will be welcomed as new alumni on Friday, October 22 from 11:30am - 1:00 pm at the Hard Rock Hotel-Daytona Beach.
Forough Hosseini, Executive VP of Information Systems and co-founder of ICI Homes as well as founder of the nonprofit organization Food Brings Hope, will be the keynote speaker of the event.
Leadership Daytona Graduation is sponsored by NASCAR, AdventHealth, and VyStar.
Family, friends, and fellow Leadership Daytona alumni are encouraged to join in the celebration. Admission is $25. Get your reservations in today and help us welcome the newest leaders in our community.
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Talent Development Partnership Holds Inaugural Soft Skills Youth Summit, Launches Skills Assessment |
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Approximately 75 Volusia County Schools juniors and seniors participated in the inaugural Soft Skills Youth Summit on Wednesday, October 6 at Speedway Indoor Karting. The event is part of the talent development and retention partnership between the school district, the Daytona Regional Chamber and CareerSource Flagler Volusia.
20 business leaders shared their experience and expertise on five soft skills: Attire, Communication, Etiquette, Punctuality, and Work Ethic. The students learned about each skill during a 10-minute discussion session. At the end of each session, the business leaders rotated to a new group of students during a total of five sessions.
Following the soft skills discussions, students had the opportunity to participate in abbreviated racing sessions as well as learn about the technology and career paths associated with Speedway Indoor Karting's all-electric kart operation. The event concluded with lunch allowing students to implement some of the soft skills they learned during the morning.
Sponsors included Ashford Investment Advisors, Coastal Cloud, the Daytona Beach News-Journal, and Speedway Indoor Karting.
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In addition to the Soft Skills Youth Summit, the partnership is launching a new program for middle and high school students in Volusia County Schools designed to help students uncover their natural skill sets and identify potential career pathways using their innate abilities.
YouScience, a nationwide innovative aptitude assessment program, is being made available for all students in grades six through 12 beginning with the 2021-2022 academic year.
“The partnership between Volusia County Schools, Daytona Regional Chamber, and CareerSource Flagler/Volusia has offered a unique opportunity for students to experience YouScience. Helping students prepare for college, career, and life is the ultimate goal,” said Dr. Scott Fritz, superintendent, Volusia County Schools. “YouScience is one of the tools to help students find a career path.”
“The workforce is most successful when their talent is aligned with the skills needed - whether that be future entrepreneurs or those who will work up the career path to be the CEO of any of our local businesses,” said Robin King, president & CEO, CareerSource Flagler Volusia. “Awareness is key, awareness of innate talent, awareness of opportunity and awareness of resources to get there. I am grateful that our local businesses understand the importance of their role in this endeavor.”
Daytona Regional Chamber President & CEO Nancy Keefer agrees.
“Our businesses need a talented workforce to grow and thrive. By helping each student uncover their natural gifts, the YouScience program gives them purpose, passion, and hope,” said Keefer. “Our community will benefit greatly by retaining the homegrown talent our schools are producing. We will all be the beneficiaries of the fulfillment and purpose students experience when each one knows they are valued and have something to contribute to our region.”
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LDAC Virtual Morning Mingle on Tap for Leadership Daytona Alumni |
The next opportunity for Leadership Daytona Alumni to catch up and reconnect with fellow alums will be Tuesday, October 19 from 8-9 a.m. via Zoom.
For this session, in between breakout networking sessions, we'll hear from previous Marvin Samuels Memorial Leadership Award winners:
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Melinda Dawson, Oil & Vinegar
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Robin King, CareerSource Flagler Volusia
They will be sharing their experience on the topic leading through change.
Open to all alumni, this Virtual Morning Mingle features multiple networking sessions in which participants are placed in small groups via Zoom's breakout rooms. Each session starts with an icebreaker question and then allows time for conversation to renew old acquaintances or make new ones.
Participation is free, but an RSVP is required to receive the event link. Mark your calendar and join us on October 19. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy some great company from the comfort of your home or office.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - WORKFORCE & INNOVATION |
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Tuesday, October 19 - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Virtual via Zoom
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Friday, October 22 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hard Rock Hotel-Daytona Beach (918 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach)
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Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce | daytonachamber.com
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