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.

Member Spotlight
Shep Altshuler, President
Suite Vacations
How long has your company been a member of the Daytona Regional Chamber and why did you join?
Suite Vacations joined the Daytona Regional Chamber in December 2019 to increase exposure for our showcased properties in the area and around the US. We look forward to networking with other members and businesses. The Daytona Beach area is amazing and offers so much to its residents and visitors. The team at Suite Vacations is excited to be part of the community.

Business Description
Our mission is to enhance a suite experience for all who travel by providing an array of wonderful destinations, access to spacious, comfortable accommodations, and valuable informative resources to match your specific vacation, business, and personal needs. Suite Vacations has a wealth of information ready for any type of traveler: families, seniors, singles, or those who simply want to explore on their own. We also serve the business traveler who wants to have a quiet place to work, kick back and relax after a long trip or important meeting — or to take a few extra days off to explore nearby sites and entertainment.

What is your favorite thing about being a Daytona Regional Chamber member?
To be part of this welcoming and enthusiastic Chamber is a thrill for us here at Suite Vacations. No other area holds quite the charm and appeal that Daytona Beach does. It is a pleasure and a privilege to become a partner and join together with other members to improve and enrich the lives of visitors and citizens alike.
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The Week in Review
79th Annual Bike Week is Here
The 79th Annual Bike Week officially opened on Friday, March 6, though many riders have been in the area for several days.

The Official Welcome Center is located at One Daytona on International Speedway Blvd. Meanwhile, the Official Bike Week Rest Stop is at Hot Leathers , 814 Main Street, where visitors can get an up close look at this year's Official Bike Week Motorcycle.

Tickets to enter the Official Bike Week Motorcycle Drawing may be purchased at the Official Welcome Center as well as the Official Rest Stop. Entries are available for $50 each. Participants who buy two entries will receive a third entry free.

This year's AMSOIL® Treasure Hunt features 11 locations throughout the region. Riders who visit all 11 locations and have their pocket guide stamped can return to the Official Welcome Center to receive a limited-edition commemorative Bike Week coin.

Visit OfficialBikeWeek.com for more information on 79th Annual Bike Week and the activities taking place throughout the week.
Leadership Daytona Goes to School on Education and Workforce Development
Leadership Daytona Class XL spent the morning of Friday, March 6, at Daytona State College for a session focused on education and workforce development. These two areas create the pipeline of talent that make the Daytona Beach region a great place to do business.

Class members heard from Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia, Volusia County Schools, Daytona State College, CareerSource Flagler Volusia, United Way of Volusia and Flagler Counties, as well as the state education department's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, all partners in talent attraction and retention. Areas of focus included early childhood, K-12, and post-secondary education, career and technical education as well as the workforce resources available to job seekers and employers in the region. At the conclusion of the session, Daytona State President Dr. Tom LoBasso guided the class on a tour of the new L. Gale Lemerand Student Center on DSC's Daytona Beach Campus.

This week's class will be centered on the new business environment in Volusia County.
Comfort Inn and Suites Cuts Ribbon on Beachside
Congratulations to the new Comfort Inn and Suites Daytona Beach Oceanfront. A wonderful turnout and welcome to Daytona Beach by our Daytona Regional Chamber Ambassadors and members at the March 5 ribbon cutting. Speaking were COO Dean Geracimos, General Manager Jeff Vandiver, and Daytona Beach City Commissioners Quanita May and Ruth Trager.
News You Can Use
Eggs & Issues to Feature Discussion on Infrastructure
According to the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Florida is already the third most populous state and by 2030 some 26 million residents will call Florida home.

Volusia County will surely see an influx of these new residents, requiring thoughtful planning and maintenance of roadways and water resources as well as the funding to meet these needs.

Join us for the next Eggs & Issues on Thursday, March 12 , as we discuss Volusia County's growing infrastructure needs with a panel of experts, including Lois Bollenback , Executive Director of the River-to-Sea Transportation Planning Organization, Rob Gilliland , Daytona Beach City Commissioner and Chair of the River-to-Sea TPO, as well as Les Gillis , South Daytona's City Manager.
This is a limited-time opportunity!
Do You Believe in the Mission of the Daytona Regional Chamber? Become a Mission Member!
Advocacy. Workforce development. Talent attraction. Leadership development. These are some of the core efforts of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce.

The mission of the Daytona Regional Chamber is to advocate a strong economic and business environment and serve 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, and are interested in branding their organizations as businesses seeking to improve the quality of life for all.

Contact Ken Phelps, vice president of resource development, to take part in this effort to build the strength of the Daytona Beach region.
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ADA Roundtable Scheduled
In recent months, numerous local businesses have been subjected to lawsuits over violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In 1990, the ADA became law to prevent businesses from discriminating against people with disabilities, whether they are employees or customers. 

Any type of business...hotels, restaurants, retail shops, and other public accommodations, must remove barriers to the full and equal enjoyment of their goods and services. Businesses of all types, big and small, need to be familiar with the ADA in order to conform to its content.

Join us for a roundtable discussion on ADA compliance and how to address potential violations before they become legal issues on Wednesday, March 18 at 8:30 a.m. in the Daytona Regional Chamber Boardroom with Ciawanda McDonald, Disability Solutions. There is no cost to attend but RSVP is required.
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Are You a 2020 Business?
If you are a business owner, you likely have learned quite a bit over the past decade. No matter what your industry, the way we do business has changed drastically. From internet sales to global competition, social media to chatbots, search engine optimization to word of mouth marketing, the learning curve in business has been steep.

But these tools are not what make up a modern business. To be successful a modern businessperson needs to embrace several trends that are expectations... READ MORE .
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.

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.
Thursday, March 6 - Sunday, March 15

Tuesday, March 17
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18
8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

Click Below to Get Your Tickets to Win the Official Bike Week Motorcycle