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.

Chamber Tips
Florida Scorecard: A Tool for Businesses and Individuals
Developed by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Scorecard is an easy-to-use method of tracking the performance measures highlighted in the FL 2030 plan.

The interactive tool can be used for statewide information as well as measurements broken down on a county-by-county basis. Clicking on any of the individual measurements will provide additional information on that benchmark.

At right, a snapshot of Volusia County's unemployment rate shows a continued decline in unemployment and growth in jobs over the previous year. Below, is a sample of the statewide measurements found on the scorecard.

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The Week in Review
Florida Chamber Foundation COO Shares Goals of FL 2030 Plan
Donna Wright, COO of the Florida Chamber Foundation visited with Daytona Regional Chamber members on Wednesday, February 12, to share the vision of FL 2030: The Blueprint to Secure Florida's Future .

The plan is comprised of six pillars:
  • Improving Florida’s Talent Pipeline for a Better Workforce
  • Creating Good Jobs by Diversifying Florida’s Economy
  • Preparing Florida’s Infrastructure for Smart Growth and Development
  • Building the Perfect Climate for Business
  • Making Government and Civics More Efficient and Effective
  • Championing Florida’s Quality of Life

Within these six pillars are 39 goals that will make positive impacts on the state in business as well as the general well-being of Florida.
News You Can Use
Grow Your Circle of Influence at Business After Hours
Building your network is a critical component of making your business successful. Not only are you developing relationships with your current and prospective clients, it also provides the opportunity to meet potential vendors to support your various business needs.

The February Business After Hours will be held Tuesday, February 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Daytona Design District (700 Ballough Road, Daytona Beach).

General admission is $35. Daytona Regional Chamber members receive admission for $10 with advance registration, or $15 on the day of the event.
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.
This is a limited-time opportunity!
Call for Auditions!
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The Must-do 5-question Exercise for Creating Content
Your Audience Will Love
Everyone is a publisher these days. Even five-year-olds are creating content on their parent’s YouTube channels. But what makes the type of content that your ideal audience will share? It takes understanding your market in the same way you probably conducted initial research when you began your business or decided on a career.

If you want your content to get the job done, you need to understand... READ MORE .
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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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.
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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