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08.09.21
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:

Daytona Beach City Manager Deric Feacher Speaks at Eggs & Issues At this week's Eggs & Issues program, Feacher will discuss the motto, Accelerate Daytona Beach, and what his staff has been doing to move the city forward. 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 Regional Chamber Member Tip
Among the many great perks of Daytona Regional Chamber membership is the ability to attend most events at a special member rate.

When registering for an event, you will need to log in to your member portal so the system recognizes you as a Daytona Regional Chamber member. Once you have logged in, the special member rate should automatically display on the event registration page.

If you do not have your member portal username and password, please contact Jennifer Pipes, Member Engagement and Database Specialist, for assistance.

If you have challenges with the registration process, such as an error message or not receiving the special member rate, please contact Shanna Coley Hughes, Program Manager, for help.
THIS WEEK: Daytona Beach City Manager Deric Feacher Discusses Accelerate Daytona Beach and city outlook at Eggs & Issues
Daytona Beach City Manager Deric Feacher is bringing a fresh perspective to the future needs of the city. Internally, city staff is working with the motto Accelerate Daytona Beach in mind, removing bureaucratic barriers and finding ways to get to yes. Feacher 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.

With the increasing number of Covid cases in our County, we continue to encourage you to safely participate at a level that is comfortable to you. If you are fully vaccinated, you do not need to wear a mask. If not, we ask that you wear a mask while attending our programs and meetings. We will respectfully abide by any requirements that are stipulated by our venue hosts and ask that you respect this decision and continue supporting our local 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)
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.
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Mission Member Spotlight - Keiser University
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 Dr. David Champlin, Campus President, Keiser University. 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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Develop Your Business Pipeline with New Connections
Prosperous businesses are always filling the top of their prospect funnel. Expanding your professional network won't always include direct customers, but it might be just the connection you need to your ideal customer.

Your next opportunity to grow your customer base through Business After Hours is Tuesday, August 17 at Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Harley-Davidson® at Destination Daytona.

With the increasing number of Covid cases in our County, we continue to encourage you to safely participate at a level that is comfortable to you. If you are fully vaccinated, you do not need to wear a mask. If not, we ask that you wear a mask while attending our programs and meetings. We will respectfully abide by any requirements that are stipulated by our venue hosts and ask that you respect this decision and continue supporting our local business community.

Join us from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and be sure to bring plenty of business cards and be ready to have a good time.
Six Signs of a Healthy Business
Many of us have spent this year concerned over the health of our businesses or those in the community. Ultimately, a healthy business has a good balance sheet. It has more coming in than it does going out. But that is not the only indicator of business health.

In today’s world, where a quick decision from a politician can radically affect your business overnight, it’s important to know the early indicators of business peril. Think of these things as your business’ “canary in the coal mine.” READ MORE
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)
Elevate Daytona Beach Offers Two Ways to Attend
Each year, Elevate Daytona Beach presented by AdventHealth showcases a speakers' lineup that entertains and inspires. 2021 will be no exception, PLUS we have to ways for you to participate, in-person at the News-Journal Center and virtually via livestream!

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