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08.02.21
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THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:

Meet New Daytona Beach City Manager Deric Feacher at Eggs & Issues The August 12 Eggs & Issues program will be the first chance for Feacher to meet and hear from the Daytona Regional Chamber membership. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with this energetic new leader in our community. You can register to attend here, or below under Advocacy & Economic Prosperity.

Business Links Golf Tournament presented by Brown & Brown Ready to Tee Off A highly-anticipated event each year, the tournament provides a fantastic opportunity to appreciate a top customer, honor dedicated employees, or win over a key prospective client. Sponsorships and Teams are available. Get more information below in the Organizational Excellence & Fiscal Growth section.

Daytona Business United Accepting Applications The second cohort in the Daytona Regional Chamber's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiative will begin this month. Hear from one of the initial participants and get details in the Business Development & Community Awareness section below.
Daytona Regional Chamber Member Tip
Proudly display your membership in the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce by including the "Proud Member of" logo on your website and in your email signature. Sharing your membership with your clients, colleagues, and vendors, tells them that you are invested in making the Daytona Beach region a great place to do business.

Your support of the Daytona Regional Chamber pays dividends even if your schedule is too busy to attend meetings and events because we're working on your behalf advocating a strong business and economic environment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Hear the Daytona Beach City Manager's Outlook on the Community at Eggs & Issues
As he gets acclimated to his position, Daytona Beach City Manager Deric Feacher is bringing a fresh perspective to the future needs of the city. He will be the featured presenter at the Daytona Regional Chamber's Eggs & Issues program on Thursday, August 12.

This will be a great opportunity for Daytona Regional Chamber members to hear Feacher's thoughts on the future of Daytona Beach as well as provide valuable input as to the needs of the business community.

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to hear from one of our community leaders.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - ADVOCACY & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
Thursday, August 12 - 7:30-9:00 a.m.
Halifax River Yacht Club (331 S Beach St, Daytona Beach)
Daytona Business United Applications Available for August Enrollment
The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomes applications for the second cohort of the Daytona Business United Program. Click here for more information, and be sure to share with those who would benefit from participation.
Welcome New Daytona Regional Chamber Members
Be sure to congratulate and welcome these new members of the Daytona Regional Chamber. Like you, they have invested in our mission of advocating a strong business and economic environment.

Thank them for joining and contributing to our region's success.
Mission Member Spotlight - Jonny Nomad Media
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 Jonny Magill, Owner of Jonny Nomad Media. 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
Business Links Golf Tournament presented by Brown & Brown Slated for September 10
The Business Links Golf Tournament presented by Brown & Brown will be held on Friday, September 10, at Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club.

This highly-anticipated event will begin with check-in at 7 a.m. featuring professional bag drop service. Play will get underway at 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start.

As always, there will be great awards, drawing prizes and auction items, plus a fantastic luncheon after golf is completed. Contact Ken Phelps for sponsorships and team entries. Don't wait, this tournament is a sell-out event!
UPCOMING EVENTS - ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & FISCAL GROWTH
Friday, September 10 - 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start
Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club (100 Plantation Bay Dr, Ormond Beach)
Join us for Elevate Daytona Beach
Each year, Elevate Daytona Beach presented by AdventHealth showcases a speakers' lineup that entertains and inspires. 2021 will be no exception, PLUS we're back live and in person!

Join our area’s creative community for these fast-paced TED-style talks and many more. Elevate speakers get 20 slides, which automatically advance every 15 seconds, resulting in quick, exciting five-minute presentations.
UPCOMING EVENTS - WORKFORCE & INNOVATION
Thursday, August 26
5:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce | daytonachamber.com