08.16.21
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Paying Tribute to a Daytona Regional Chamber Icon
Family, friends, and colleagues shared fond memories last week at the sad news of the passing of George Mirabal, former President & CEO of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce. In local media reports as well as across social media, business leaders, elected officials, and more remembered George for many things, including his impact on the local business community and his ever present smile.

"The statement, 'Leave the place better than you found it', can certainly be attributed to the work that George led through his incredible tenure with the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce. A true convener, collaborator and authentic person, George will be remembered for his smile and drive," said Nancy Keefer, President & CEO of the Daytona Regional Chamber. "Our deepest sympathies are with Joyce and his family."

Rest in peace, George, and thank you for all your contributions to the Daytona Beach region.
This Week's Highlights
Your Weekly News and Information Gets a Brand New Look!
Welcome to The Edge! At the start of each week, we'll give you key information to keep you a step ahead. The Edge begins with highlights and a member tip, then the Daytona Regional Chamber's four Centers of Influence will provide a framework to help you find what you are looking for quickly.

Elevate Daytona Beach Offers In-Person and Virtual Attendance
Be entertained and inspired by 14 amazing presenters at Elevate Daytona Beach presented by AdventHealth. We'll have a limited-capacity, socially-distanced, in-person audience (seats still available) or you can watch from the comfort of home by purchasing a virtual admission to see the Elevate Daytona Beach livestream. More below in Workforce & Innovation.

Business Links Golf Tournament Sells Out, Sponsorship Opportunities Remain
Once again this year, the Business Links Golf Tournament presented by Brown & Brown is a sell-out. However, there are numerous ways your business can leverage the exposure provided by the high-profile, high-demand event. Cart, Hole, and Tee Sign Sponsorships are still available with more information available under Organizational Excellence & Fiscal Growth.
Daytona Regional Chamber Member Tip
Register for Events at the Member Rate
With your Daytona Regional Chamber member portal username and password, you have access to events that will help inform your business decisions at a special discounted rate.

If you don't have your username and password, please contact Jennifer Pipes, Member Engagement & Database Specialist.

If you have trouble during the registration process, Program Manager Shanna Coley Hughes can help you.

Also, remember your Daytona Regional Chamber membership is for your business, which means your entire team is able to participate. Whether they need a growing network, leadership development, or strategic information, the Daytona Regional Chamber has resources to help them be successful.
Elevate Daytona Beach on Tap
Elevate Daytona Beach presented by AdventHealth promises to once again be an entertaining, inspiring event on Thursday, August 26, despite some adjustments required by public health guidelines.

In-person attendance is still available up to a capacity of 250. Seats will be grouped in pairs with space between seats to aid in social distancing. To abide by the News-Journal Center's public health guidelines, there will be no social hour or food and beverage service. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and attendees will be directed straight to the theater for seating. The show will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.
We encourage those planning to attend in person to patronize one of the Daytona Regional Chamber member restaurants for dinner prior to the event.

Elevate Daytona Beach fans who are more comfortable participating virtually can purchase the livestream option to watch from the comfort of home. Virtual attendees will receive the URL for the livestream feed on the day of the event directly to the email provided in your registration. Virtual registrations will close at 3:00 p.m. that day.
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Soft Skills Youth Summit to Connect Students with Business
Addressing a need identified throughout the region and across industry sectors, the Daytona Regional Chamber is partnering with Volusia County Schools, with support from CareerSource Flagler Volusia, to hold a Soft Skills Youth Summit on Wednesday, October 6 at 9:00 a.m.

Approximately 100 high school juniors and seniors will take part in this interactive program with business leaders sharing their expertise on the requirements of a professional workplace.

We will need business professionals willing to share their expertise on the expectations with the workplace on topics such as attire, etiquette, work ethic, punctuality, and more.

If you would like to lend your support to the development of these future members of the local workforce, please contact Ken Phelps, Vice President of Resource Development here or by clicking the button below.
UPCOMING EVENTS - WORKFORCE & INNOVATION
Thursday, August 26 - 6:00 p.m. Doors Open; 6:30 p.m. Show Begins
News-Journal Center (221 N Beach St, Daytona Beach)
Also available virtually via livestream
SOLD OUT! Great Sponsorship Opportunities Remain Available for
Business Links Golf Tournament presented by Brown & Brown
The Business Links Golf Tournament presented by Brown & Brown is once again a sell-out event in 2021.

However, there are still great ways to be involved and leverage the exposure provided by this signature event. Each sponsorship provides support for the Daytona Regional Chamber's mission of advocating a strong economic and business environment.

Cart Sponsor: $500
Limited to four businesses which will have their logo featured on the player pairing sheets in each cart. Create an impression all day long as players participate in the tournament.

Hole Sponsor: $250
Using the live scoring app, Golf Genius, teams will enter their score after each hole is completed. Once the score for your sponsored hole has been confirmed, your company logo will appear as a tournament hole sponsor. There are 18 available hole sponsorships, one for each hole on the course.

Tee Sign Sponsor: $100
Get your company's name in front of our sold-out playing field, with a tee sign. Placed between the cart path and the tee box, your signs are sure to be seen by players throughout the day.

Daytona Regional Chamber members may also have the opportunity to donate a prize for the tournament's drawing and auction. If you would like to donate a prize to help raise additional financial support, please contact Ken Phelps, Vice President of Resource Development, to learn more.

Don't wait, get your sponsorship secured today!
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UPCOMING EVENTS - ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & FISCAL GROWTH
Friday, Sepember 10 - 7:00 a.m. Check-In, 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start
Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club (100 Plantation Bay Dr, Ormond Beach)
SOLD OUT - Select Sponsorships Remain
Welcome These 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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THIS WEEK: Business After Hours: Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Harley-Davidson® at Destination Daytona
Build your network and develop future clientele at the next Business After Hours this Tuesday, August 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Harley-Davidson® at Destination Daytona will host the August event at Saints and Sinners Pub, just across from the dealership.

Come enjoy great company, food and beverage, and spend time with like-minded business leaders.

With the increasing number of Covid cases in our County, we continue to encourage you to safely participate at a level that is comfortable to you. If you are fully vaccinated, you do not need to wear a mask. If not, we ask that you wear a mask while attending our programs and meetings. We will respectfully abide by any requirements that are stipulated by our venue hosts and ask that you respect this decision and continue supporting our local business community.
Mission Member Spotlight: Daytona College
Mission Members are business and community leaders who believe strongly in the work of the Daytona Regional Chamber and go over and above in their support of our mission.

The Mission Member Spotlight is an opportunity to learn more about these businesses and why their investment in the community is so important to them.

This Mission Member Spotlight features Nancy Bradley, Owner & Administrator, and Bill Bradley, Vice President of Daytona College. While you are watching Mission Member Spotlight videos, be sure to subscribe to the Daytona Regional Chamber YouTube channel for more great content.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AWARENESS
Tuesday, August 17 - 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Saints and Sinners Pub (Destination Daytona, 1635 US-1, Ormond Beach)
Leveraging the Power of Membership to Amplify Your Voice
The cornerstone of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce is to advocate on behalf of the region’s business community on critical issues at all levels of government – local, state, and federal.

The collective voice of membership is a powerful tool to share the needs of the business community with our elected leaders.

For more information on the key issues affecting your day-to-day operations, as well as an in-depth look at the various positions adopted by the Daytona Regional Chamber, check out the Advocacy page on our website.

To learn more about how you can get involved in Advocacy efforts, please contact Shawn Richmond, Director of Advocacy.
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