We Are Moving...Temporarily
As of April 1st, the new temporary Daytona Chamber offices will be located at 200 S. Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. We are currently selling our office furniture, as well as requesting all members retrieve their company brochures and business cards from our lobby space. Learn more in the Organizational Excellence & Fiscal Growth section.
A Joint event with the Urban Chamber of Commerce, membership is invited for an evening of fellowship at the Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Cultural & Educational Center. Learn more in the Business Development & Community Awareness section.
Small gestures - big impact. Don't miss your opportunity to have a small-group, guided lunch experience with serial entrepreneur Lou Paris. Seating is limited, learn more and register to attend in the Workforce & Innovation section.
During our two-day trip to the Florida Capital, we will hear from important Florida Department Heads and our Volusia County Delegation. You will be able to ask hard questions and hobnob with some of the most influential people in our community and State. Learn more and register to attend in the Advocacy & Economic Prosperity section.
You can also access The Edge, and all the great information shared here, in your member portal!
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Daytona Regional Chamber Office Furniture For Sale |
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The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce offices have officially closed to the public.
Beginning April 1st, the new temporary location for the organization will be at 200 S. Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach. The Daytona Regional Chamber will remain open for standard business hours during our transition, as well as in our new location.
At this time, all furniture at the chamber offices is for sale. You can find desks, chairs, small conference tables, filing cabinets, and more. If you are in need of office furniture, schedule a time to swing by our office and peruse the offerings.
Call us at 386.255.0981 to schedule a time to stop by and shop.
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Last Chance to Get Business Brochures and Cards From Chamber Offices |
Members businesses who have brochures placed in the racks in the Daytona Regional Chamber lobby are asked to pick them up by Wednesday, March 15.
As we prepare for renovation, we want to be sure not to waste your valuable resources. Please pick up your brochures for use elsewhere.
Thank you for your support!
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Welcome New Daytona Regional Chamber Members |
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An investment in Daytona Regional Chamber membership is an investment in a stronger community.
Take a moment to welcome these new members and thank them for joining the cause.
There are great things on the horizon thanks to the collective efforts of our business community.
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March Business After Hours: City of Daytona Beach |
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The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Urban Chamber of Commerce will come together for a joint Business After Hours on Tuesday, March 21 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the City of Daytona Beach's Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Cultural & Educational Center.
Come hear about all the positive momentum in the City of Daytona Beach and enjoy some fun and unique networking while making important business connections with like-minded professionals outside of the workplace. Bring plenty of business cards, as we will have a drawing for door prizes.
This event is open to both Members and Non-Members of either Chamber. Chamber Members are offered a discounted rate of $10 until Tuesday, March 14. Starting Wednesday, March 15, members can still register at the rate of $15. Non-Members can register for $35, regardless of registration date.
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Signarama Joint Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce |
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Join your chamber Ambassadors as we celebrate Daytona Regional Chamber member Signarama for their Joint Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, March 16 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.. Ribbon cutting events are free and open to the public.
Signarama Ormond Beach is your full service sign center. They use the latest technology and highest quality products to produce custom signs for your business. They can make the perfect signs to advertise your products or to inform your customers, while keeping the image of your company in mind.
Signarama Ormond Beach can custom make any type of sign for your business including: ad specialty items, banners, box signs, channel letters, custom graphics, custom logos, digital graphics, signs, directory signs, individual letters and more!
This Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 1220 Hand Avenue, Ste. E, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.
The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce offers a Ribbon Cutting Marketing Package. Ribbon Cuttings can be used to celebrate a new location or the opening of a new business. Contact us to get your ribbon cutting on the chamber calendar.
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Congratulations to AdventHealth Well 65+ On Your Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
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Daytona Beach Children's Business Fair This March |
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Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business at the 2nd Annual Children’s Business Fair at the Riverfront Esplanade!
Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at the one-day marketplace taking place March 25 from 9am-2pm!
This event is sponsored by the Riverfront Esplanade, the Acton Academy and the generous support of donors and volunteers.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AWARENESS |
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Joint Business After Hours with the Urban Chamber of Commerce: City of Daytona Beach
Tuesday, March 21 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Cultural & Educational Center (1000 Vine Street, Daytona Beach)
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Leadership Daytona Alumni: Join Us for Morning Mingle |
The next Leadership Daytona Alumni Council Morning Mingle will feature alumni Jonny Magill, Class XLI, and LaToya Carey, Class XXXIX, in a 30-minute presentation on personal and professional branding and image.
Carey will focus on the importance of conveying the right message to your target market through the power of your professional image and branded photography for your business. Magill will share his expertise in telling your individual and company story through video.
Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to catch up with classmates and fellow Leadership Daytona alumni while enjoying light refreshments. This event is exclusive to Leadership Daytona Alumni, and will be hosted by Foundation Risk Partners (1540 Cornerstone Blvd, Suite 230, Daytona Beach).
Alumni who have paid their 2023 dues may RSVP for complimentary admission.
Alumni who have not paid 2023 dues may register to attend for $20. Dues payment may be made online by clicking here.
For more information, contact Ken Phelps, IOM, Class XXXVII, via email or by phone at 386.523.3675.
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Lunch with Leaders: Lou Paris, Serial Entrepreneur |
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Join us for Lunch with Leaders, featuring Lou Paris, Serial Entrepreneur. This lunch will take place on Wednesday, March 22 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Stonewood Grill & Tavern.
Lou Paris is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and academic. Lou previously served as the Director of the Prince Entrepreneurship Program at Stetson University. He has a wealth of expertise in entrepreneurship, providing training to residents of Volusia and Flagler counties through Startup Quest TM. He has founded successful businesses such as Mamuto LLC, HotelEnglishOnline.org, and MeVoy.com. Lou has achieved great success in his ventures, securing funding, and launching new products.
The Lunch with Leaders series provides an opportunity in a small group setting for a small business to have conversations with an experienced individual in the community. Lunch will feature introductions, connections, and conversations pertinent to small business owners in a post-pandemic world.
This opportunity is only available to active members of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce. Seating is extremely limited and tickets are $30, which include a hot lunch provided by Stonewood Grill & Tavern.
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Volusia County Schools Needs Your Help to Align Curriculum, Job Skills |
Volusia County Schools invites Daytona Regional Chamber members to attend an interactive discussion about aligning curriculum and instruction with the job skills of the future. Superintendent Dr. Carmen Balgobin would like to engage with 50-75 regional business leaders to learn about your company's needs and the skill sets you will be seeking in future workers. Help us set the stage for our business community's future success.
Scan the QR code above to RSVP. Light refreshments will be provided.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - WORKFORCE & INNOVATION |
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LDAC Morning Mingle
Tuesday, March 14 - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Foundation Risk Partners (1540 Cornerstone Blvd, Suite 230, Daytona Beach)
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Lunch with Leaders: Lou Paris, Serial Entrepreneur
Wednesday, March 22 - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Stonewood Grill & Tavern (2150 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach)
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BRIDGEx: What's Your Story?
Wednesday, April 26 - 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Brown & Brown Insurance (300 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach)
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2023 Legislative Session: Week 1 Recap |
Last week marked the first week of the 2023 Legislative Session in Tallahassee. The Daytona Regional Chamber is closely following numerous business-related issues.
For more information on what happened in the session's first days, click the button below.
You can also track the various bills making their way through the legislative process using the Bill Tracker on our Advocacy webpage. For any advocacy related questions, please contact Shawn Richmond, Director of Advocacy, via email or by phone at 386.255.7174.
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Are you interested in sharing the message of the Daytona Beach region's business community during the legislative session?
Volusia Days offers a unique experience that affords the Daytona Regional Chamber members and our community partners the opportunity to be part of the action.
Join the Daytona Regional Chamber on March 28-29 in Tallahassee, FL and help us deliver our 2023 legislative priorities directly to the Volusia County Delegation during the 2023 session.
During our two-day trip to the Florida Capitol, we will hear from important state department heads as well as our Volusia County Delegation. You will be able to ask hard questions and hobnob with some of the most influential people in our community and state. Please take advantage of this unique opportunity to represent your business, our community, and the Daytona Regional Chamber in Tallahassee.
Program cost is $100.00.
For more information or interest in sponsoring this event, please contact Shawn Richmond, Director of Advocacy, at 386.255.7174.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS |
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UPCOMING EVENTS - ADVOCACY & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY |
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Volusia Days at the Capitol
March 28th & March 29th
Tallahassee, Florida
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Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce | daytonachamber.com
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