03.20.23
This Week's Highlights
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 and register to attend in the Business Development & Community Awareness section.

You could win this 2023 Harley-Davidson® Street Bob 114 which will be decked out with the Official 2023 Bike Week logo and customizations added. Teddy Morse is also providing the winner with $1,000 worth of custom updates of your choice and will even take your first ride on this beautiful new motorcycle next to you under the beautiful Florida skies. Learn more in the Organizational Excellence & Fiscal Growth 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.

A 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 Daytona Regional Chamber is the voice of the business community. With the strength of over 900 members, representing seventy thousand employees, we offer influence and advocacy to position our community and region for economic growth and success. Learn more in the Advocacy & Economic Prosperity section.

You can also access The Edge, and all the great information shared here, in your member portal!
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.
March Business After Hours: City of Daytona Beach
The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Urban Chamber of Commerce will come together for a joint Business After Hours tomorrow, 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 can still register at the rate of $15. Non-Members can register for $35, regardless of registration date.
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Twin Peaks Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Join your chamber Ambassadors as we celebrate Daytona Regional Chamber member Twin Peaks for their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony today, Monday, March 20 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.. Ribbon cutting events are free and open to the public.

Twin Peaks is so much more than your typical sports bar. Their lodge welcomes every guest with World Series walk offs and barrel-aged whiskey. The second you step inside, you’re surrounded by a lodge full of friendly and attentive Twin Peaks Girls serving up scratch food and their signature 29° beers.
Only here can you truly embrace the Lodge Mentality. Welcome to Twin Peaks.

This Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 1517 Outlet Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32117.

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.
Congratulations to Signarama on Your Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Join your chamber Ambassadors as we celebrate Daytona Regional Chamber member United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties for their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, March 23 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.. Ribbon cutting events are free and open to the public.

United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties is the leading coordinator and facilitator of human services in Volusia & Flagler Counties. What began as the "Daytona Beach Community Fund" in 1941 has grown into today's United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties, raising funds for their partner agencies. There is no other charity like United Way. They combine over 50 fund-raisers into one, saving the community-and our agencies-time and money that is better spent helping people. They constantly bring local volunteers and community leaders together to identify and solve local problems.

This Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 1530 Cornerstone Blvd., Ste 210, Daytona Beach, FL 32117.

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.
Daytona Beach Children's Business Fair This March
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 this Saturday, March 25 from 9am-2pm!

This event is sponsored by the Riverfront Esplanade, the Acton Academy and the generous support of donors and volunteers.
Redline Athletics Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Join your chamber Ambassadors as we celebrate Daytona Regional Chamber member Redline Athletics for their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, March 24 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.. Ribbon cutting events are free and open to the public.

Redline Athletics is a National sports performance brand that specializes in comprehensive athletic development and speed and agility training for athletes, especially those 8-18 years of age.

This Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 230 Daytona Blvd. G-600, Daytona Beach, FL 32117.

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.
UPCOMING EVENTS - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AWARENESS
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)
Lunch with Leaders: Lou Paris, Serial Entrepreneur
Join us for Lunch with Leaders, featuring Lou Paris, Serial Entrepreneur. This lunch will take place this 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS - WORKFORCE & INNOVATION
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)
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)
Last Call for Office Furniture
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.
2023 Legislative Session: Week 2 Recap
Last week marked the second 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 second week, 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS - ADVOCACY & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
Eggs & Issues: Mayor's Panel
Thursday, April 6 - 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Halifax River Yacht Club (331 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach)
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