LAST CHANCE: Strategic Planning Survey - We Need to Hear from You
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It is a simple, 1-minute survey featuring two questions that each require just a one word answer, but it will provide critical insight for the direction of the Daytona Regional Chamber over the next three years.
The process is simple:
- Click the button below.
- Enter your name.
- Enter a one-word answer for the first question, then click Submit, then click Next.
- Enter a one-word answer for the second question, then click Submit, then click Finish.
- Enjoy our thanks for helping guide your Daytona Regional Chamber!
If you have not yet taken the survey, click the button below to share your thoughts on the role of the Daytona Regional Chamber and the biggest community need the Daytona Regional Chamber can fulfill.
The survey will close Monday, September 14 at 4 p.m.
We will share the results with you in the September 20 edition of The Edge.
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Florida Chamber of Commerce Needs Your Feedback on Vaccine Mandates
The Florida Chamber is seeking information from business leaders on the vaccine mandates included in President Joe Biden's "Path Out of the Pandemic" Plan. Find more information under the Advocacy & Economic Prosperity section.
Networking Refresher Offered Prior to Business After Hours
If you are looking for an opportunity to brush up on your networking skills, we have just such a program prior to September's Business After Hours. Some of the top networkers in our membership will share their insights (and some horror stories) at 4:30 p.m. at the Plaza Resort & Spa. See more below in Business Development & Community Awareness.
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Daytona Regional Chamber Member Tip |
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Update Your Online Member Portal |
The next edition of the Daytona Regional Chamber's Digital Directory will be distributed via email to the membership and uploaded to our website on Friday, October 1. Now is the time to log in to your online member portal to ensure your address, phone number, website and email address are correct. Make sure those looking to do business with you are able to find and connect with you easily.
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Florida Chamber of Commerce Seeks Input on Vaccine Mandate |
President Joe Biden announced his "Path Out of the Pandemic" plan to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The three provisions that have the biggest impact to the business community are:
- Requiring employers with more than 100 employees to require vaccination or weekly testing
- Requiring employers with more than 100 employees to provide paid time off for employees to get vaccinated and recover from any side effects from the vaccine
- Requiring federal contractors and Medicare and Medicaid funding recipients to fully vaccinate staff.
President Biden has directed the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration to bypass the traditional rulemaking process and file an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for the two provisions listed above that impact employers of more than 100 employees. This ETS could take effect as soon as it is published. At this time, it is unknown whether the employer or employee will be required to pay for the weekly testing or what will happen if there is a shortage of available testing.
The Florida Chamber will keep you updated as more information comes available and will be working to ensure that if implemented, this is as little of a burden as possible on employers. In the meantime, the team at Fisher Phillips has summarized the executive orders for workplace vaccine mandates and federal contractors and what employers should do next.
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Advocacy in Action: Virtual Lunch & Learn with U.S. Chamber |
The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to host a virtual lunch and learn Advocacy in Action event with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, September 28 from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Clark Jackson, Director of the Southeastern Region in the U.S. Chamber's Congressional and Public Affairs Division, will be giving an update on events at the Federal level and how they will affect our business community.
If you are interested in finding out more about the $3.5 trillion budget or the vaccine mandate, you can not miss this event! Register here or below.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - ADVOCACY & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY |
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Tuesday, September 28 - 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting
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Welcome New Daytona Regional Chamber Member |
When businesses invest in Daytona Regional Chamber membership, they are making a commitment to improving the community by supporting our mission to advocate for a strong economic and business environment.
Reach out to them, introduce yourself and your organization, and thank them for joining in the collective effort to foster success in our region.
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September Business After Hours: Plaza Resort & Spa |
Build your network and develop future clientele at the next Business After Hours this Tuesday, September 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Plaza Resort & Spa will host the September event.
Come enjoy great company, food and beverage, and spend time with like-minded business leaders.
We know safety is important to everyone. 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. We ask that you wear a mask while attending our programs and meetings indoors or are unable to social distance inside or out. 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.
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Plus, Join Us Early for a Networking Refresher |
Has it been a while since you’ve networked? Feeling a little rusty? You are not alone and that’s why the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce is offering a bonus Networking Refresher designed to pump you up so you get the most out of your Business After Hours experience.
Daytona Regional Chamber Board Member and Ambassador Carmen Ruiz, FASTSIGNS of Daytona Beach, will lead a discussion amongst four seasoned networking pros who will share their personal networking highs (and lows), tips and tricks with participants. These networking rock star members are:
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Amaya Albury, Lifestyle Realty Group Inc.
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Nina Guiglotto, Lohman Funeral Home
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Jonny Magill, Jonny Nomad Media , LLC
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Vinod (Vinny) Sagrani, SouthState Bank
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4 Things Your Business Should Continue Post-COVID |
At some point, COVID will be relegated to the same level of concern the flu gets every year. It won’t shutter businesses, alter family celebrations, and be the fuel behind contentious court cases.
Someday. Let’s pretend we’re there now. READ MORE
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UPCOMING EVENTS - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AWARENESS |
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Tuesday, September 21 - 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Plaza Resort & Spa (600 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach)
Networking Refresher: 4:30-5:30 p.m. - Plaza Room B
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Awards Announcements on the Horizon |
At the end of September, we will reveal the 2021 honorees for some of the Daytona Regional Chamber's most prestigious awards, including:
- Small Business of the Year
- Nonprofit of the Year
- Young Professional of the Year
- Marvin Samuels Memorial Leadership Award
The applications for Small Business of the Year and Nonprofit of the Year are scored by chamber professionals and business leaders from outside the area to ensure objectivity. The Marvin Samuels Memorial Leadership Award winner is chosen by the Leadership Daytona Alumni Council and the Young Professional of the Year is selected by the Volusia Young Professionals Group.
The 2021 Annual Awards Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, November 3. Mark your calendars now to attend this signature event recognizing some of the leaders in our business community.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & FISCAL GROWTH |
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SAVE THE DATE
2021 Annual Awards Luncheon
Wednesday, November 3 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - WORKFORCE & INNOVATION |
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Soft Skills Youth Summit
Wednesday, October 6 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Speedway Indoor Karting (2455 W International Speedway Blvd Suite 300, Daytona Beach)
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Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce | daytonachamber.com
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