Our Mission
The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce advocates a strong economic and business environment and serves as a platform through which our members and the entire business community can thrive.
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New Members Investing in the Community
Thank You for Your Investment in Advocating a Strong Business and Economic Climate
Despite the challenges facing our community and our society, these businesses have stepped up to show they are investing in a community that has a strong business and economic climate.

The resources made available to Daytona Regional Chamber members allow them to grow their organization regardless of where they are in the life cycle of the business.

Need to communicate to our elected officials? We've got that.

Need an opportunity to showcase your business? We've got that.

Need to make connections? We've got that too.

The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce is there for you and your business, through good times and bad. Please welcome these new members and thank them for their investment in our community.
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Back in Business Safely
Be Part of the Back in Business Safely Campaign
Add this logo to your social media pages and email signatures. Utilize the documents, flyers and information on the Back in Business Safely web page. Continue to reach out to us as a resource for your business questions, (386) 255-0981 or info@daytonachamber.com .
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The Week in Review
Volunteers Answer Call to Support Business Community
More than 50 volunteers worked throughout the day on Wednesday, July 1, putting together 3,500 kits of personal protective equipment (PPE) to be distributed to the local business community through the Volusia County Chamber Alliance in partnership with Volusia County.

The cooperative effort is designed to provide businesses with a starter kit of supplies to help them get Back in Business Safely .
Special thanks to the following Daytona Regional Chamber members for helping us transport our portion of the kits back to the office: College HUNKS Hauling & Junk Removal , Wholesale Lighting , and Southern Stone Communications .
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News You Can Use
Volusia County Chamber Alliance PPE Distribution This Week
Zoom into Eggs & Issues for the 37th Legislative Welcome Back
Zoom into Eggs & Issues this Thursday, July 9, for the 37th annual “Welcome Back” event for the Volusia delegation whereby our House and Senate members recap the issues of the recent session. The FY 2020-21 budget, education, environment, workforce housing and tax issues will be discussed. Speakers include Senators David Simmons and Travis Hutson as well as Representatives Elizabeth Fetterhoff, Paul Renner, and David Santiago.

While we always say the admission fee pays for the great information and connections made at Eggs & Issues and the breakfast is free, we want to do a little bit to support our members. We will be giving all registrants a $10 gift card to a local Daytona Regional Chamber member breakfast restaurant to use at your leisure. It's just one small way we can support some of our members and begin to return to some level of normalcy.

This Zoom into Eggs & Issues is presented by Halifax Health , and sponsored by the Daytona Beach News-Journal and UCF Daytona Beach .
Let's Connect: Virtual Networking via Zoom Slated for July 21
Join us for Let's Connect: Virtual Networking via Zoom with other professionals looking to grow their circle of influence! Admission for this Daytona Regional Chamber virtual event is $10 for members, and $25 for future members. You will need your member portal username and password to access the member admission rate. This Let's Connect event is sponsored by College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling & Junk Removal .

Enhance your personal and professional network from the comfort of your own home or office. These social gatherings are focused on connecting members with each other. The COVID-19 outbreak is preventing us from getting together live and in-person, but there are still connections to be made and business to develop. So, log on and come ready to have fun!
New Legislation Extends Time for PPP Applications
President Donald Trump has just signed new legislation to re-open the application window for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) until August 8.

The extension keeps a source of funding open to struggling small businesses while Congress works on a second, more targeted funding program. The original $349 billion PPP fund (launched April 3) still has approximately $130 billion remaining. The program provides forgivable loans that small businesses and other qualifying entities can use to cover payroll and other select costs.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), which oversees the program with the Treasury Department, stopped accepting loan applications at midnight on June 30 and the application process re-opened today, July 6.

Sen. Marco Rubio stated “What we really need to pass very soon is targeted help for those who need a second round of aid.”

As of June 30, the SBA had approved nearly 4.9 million loans for a total of more than $520 billion.
5 Ways to Communicate Difficult Business Messages
If there's one thing 2020 has shown us, it's how to bolster our communication skills. We've had cause for a lot of really difficult conversations with our customers. Nobody ever wants to give bad news but 2020 seems like the year we have to keep reiterating and sharpening our communication skills with difficult messages.

But if you feel like you've had challenge after challenge and you're still wondering the best way to deliver those difficult messages, let's take a look at a few tactics you might use. READ MORE
EVOLVE Magazine
Building a Better Community Issue
EVOLVE magazine, your business and professional magazine published quarterly, has transitioned to an electronic format as its primary form of distribution. It still contains the great local content you've come to enjoy. Check out the latest issue online, Building a Better Community .

Click below to read the latest copy of EVOLVE online or subscribe to EVOLVE's E-newsletter. Each issue is packed full of local issues, topics, and happenings you'll want to know all about.
Upcoming Events and Programs
The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce continues to provide you with informational, educational, and networking programs. As we progress through the phases of reopening, we hope to gather again soon and are beginning to explore options and safety protocols for in-person and hybrid events.
 
Check out these upcoming events and check out the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce events calendar for more details.
37th Annual Legislative Welcome Back
Thursday, July 9: 8:00 a.m.
**Limit of 100 participants

Sponsored by
Grow your circle of influence
Tuesday, July 21: 4:00 p.m.
**Limit of 100 participants

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