Join the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce at Brown & Brown Insurance for the Elected Officials Icebreaker tomorrow, Tuesday, May 24. This a unique setting that will allow our elected officials to interact with our members and community in a laid-back environment while enjoying food and drinks. Learn more in Advocacy & Economic Prosperity.
Join Chamber members from all of Volusia County for the biggest business expo event of the year, happening on Thursday, June 9. Read all about it, and register online, in the Business Development & Community Awareness section.
The hiring challenges being seen in our region and beyond have highlighted the need for a sound, long-term talent and workforce development strategy. Learn more in Workforce & Innovation.
You can also access The Edge, and all the great information shared here, in your member portal!
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Meet Your Government Leaders: Elected Officials Icebreaker |
Facilitating connections between Daytona Regional Chamber members and government leaders is a crucial component of the advocacy work that is a cornerstone of our organization.
On May 24 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., the Elected Officials Icebreaker will provide another opportunity to build the relationships which will strengthen our community. Join us at the beautiful headquarters of Brown & Brown for an evening of food, fellowship, and fantastic views that overlook Downtown Daytona Beach and the Intracoastal Waterway.
The cost for Daytona Regional Chamber members is $25 and future members are $35. Any elected officials and their team members will be admitted for $25.00 each.
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Volusia Real Estate Values Forum to Be Held in June |
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Join Volusia County Association for Responsible Development (VCARD), the Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtors and the Daytona Regional Chamber for their Annual Volusia Real Estate Values Forum presented by Duke Energy on Thursday, June 2 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
This forum features our Property Appraiser, Larry Bartlett, who will present preliminary valuations for the county and its cities. Then enjoy a market overview by Ben Friedman, Duke Energy’s Market Analyst.
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June Eggs & Issues: County Council Candidate Forum, Part 1 |
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Join us for the first of two special Eggs & Issues programs sponsored by Halifax Health, featuring Candidate Forums for those running for Volusia County Council. Being held at Halifax River Yacht Club on Thursday, June 9 from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., this is the premier event for discussion of public and legislative affairs in the Daytona Beach region.
Come out to be prepared to cast your ballot in November for the Volusia County Council race for Districts 1, 5, and At-Large. Candidates for these seats will have an opportunity to share their priorities and inform attendees of their vision for Volusia County. July's Eggs & Issues will feature part 2 of the County Council Candidate Forum focusing on Districts 2, 3, and 4.
Early Bird Registration for Daytona Regional Chamber member is $20. Early bird registration deadline is May 29th. Beginning May 30th general admission will be available for $24. Future members admission is $40 regardless of the registration date.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - ADVOCACY & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY |
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Elected Officials Icebreaker
Tuesday, May 24
Brown & Brown Insurance (300 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach)
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Volusia Real Estate Values Forum
Thursday, June 2
Halifax River Yacht Club (331 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach)
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Eggs & Issues: Volusia County Council Candidate Forum, Part 1
Thursday, June 9
Halifax River Yacht Club (331 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach)
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Welcome New Daytona Regional Chamber Members |
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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Support Local Businesses at the 2022 Mega Mixer |
The Volusia County Chamber Alliance's Mega Mixer presented by Adams, Cameron & Co. Realtors and Volusia County Economic Development is back. Scheduled for Thursday, June 9 from 4:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m., the event will take place at the Mori Hosseini Student Union at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Thank you to our Reception Sponsors, CareerSource Flagler Volusia and Daytona Beach Gary Yeoman's Ford.
The Mega Mixer is an exhibition of local businesses showcasing and demonstrating their products and services to the public. It is also a great forum for networking because the event offers free admission, is open to the public to attend, and will draw from all over the region.
Attendees receive free admission with a business card, and advanced registration is recommended, but not required.
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Maximizing Your Membership: Benefits in Action |
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Search Engine Optimization, referred to as SEO, is the process of improving the quality and quantity of website traffic to a website or a web page from search engines. SEO targets unpaid traffic rather than direct traffic or paid traffic.
Having a thorough Member Directory listing with the Daytona Regional Chamber assists in increasing your business SEO. Be sure to update your Membership Directory Listing by accessing your Member Portal, 24/7.
Members can make payments, add contacts, regsiter for events, advertise, and submit your own news and events using this Member Portal.
Need help in leveraging this membership benefit? Contact Samantha Crouch, Vice President of Small Business, to maximize your potential.
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5 Professionals You Need on Your Small Business Team |
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If you’re a small business owner without the resources to hire a large full-time team, you can still meet your business needs through freelancing or turning to independent business professionals. This can be an economical way to accomplish your goals without having to cover the cost of full-time employees. READ MORE
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UPCOMING EVENTS - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AWARENESS |
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Volusia County Chamber Alliance Mega Mixer
Thursday, June 9 - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Mori Hosseini Student Center (610 Aerospace Blvd., Daytona Beach)
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Calling All Leadership Daytona Alumni |
Leadership Daytona Alumni are invited to an opportunity to connect with former classmates as well as get to know other alums when the Leadership Daytona Alumni Council hosts a Morning Mingle on Tuesday, June 14, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. We will meet at Daytona State College in Building 140, Room 311.
Featuring great fellowship, engaging conversation, and light refreshments, the Morning Mingle is open to Leadership Daytona Alumni at no charge, however an RSVP is required to ensure proper planning.
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Employer Connections Portal Workshop |
The Daytona Regional Chamber is proud to collaborate with Volusia Flagler SHRM, CareerSource Flagler Volusia, and Volusia County Schools to offer a workshop on the Employer Connections Portal on Thursday, June 23 from 8:00-9:00 a.m. The hiring challenges being seen in our region and beyond have highlighted the need for a sound, long-term talent and workforce development strategy.
The Employer Connections Portal is an extension of the YouScience program that has been implemented in Volusia County Schools with support from the Daytona Regional Chamber and CareerSource FV. It will help students discover which local businesses match with their career pathways as they uncover their innate abilities in YouScience.
This workshop is designed for the human resources and/or hiring managers in your organization. There is no cost to attend, however an RSVP is required and seating is limited. Register today to begin identifying talent earlier and with more precision. The future of our workforce is being prepared today in our local schools.
You can show them the pathway to a successful career right here in their own community.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - WORKFORCE & INNOVATION |
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Leadership Daytona Alumni Council Morning Mingle
Tuesday, June 14 - 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Daytona State College (Building 140, Room 311)
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Employer Connections Portal Workshop
Thursday, June 23 - 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
CareerSource Flagler Volusia (329 Bill France Blvd., Daytona Beach)
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Thursday, August 25
News-Journal Center (221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach)
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Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce | daytonachamber.com
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