Get Your Admission for Annual Awards Luncheon presented by Foundation Risk Partners and VyStar
Join more than 200 other Daytona Regional Chamber members as some of the best and brightest of our business community will be recognized with prestigious awards. The 8th Annual Awards Luncheon is presented by Foundation Risk Partners and VyStar. Don't miss it! You can register below in the Organizational Excellence & Fiscal Growth section of The Edge.
Profit Mastery® Available at No Cost for Local Businesses
A nationally recognized program to help small businesses grow, Profit Mastery®, is being made available for a select number of local businesses. The program will be facilitated by Tom Daly, Small Business Development Center, and is available at no cost thanks to generous support by Truist. Get the details below in Business Development & Community Awareness.
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Join us for the 8th Annual Awards Luncheon presented by Foundation Risk Partners and VyStar |
The 2021 honorees for some of the Daytona Regional Chamber's most prestigious awards are a group dedicated to making the region a better place.
They range from a small business in existence for 130 years and led by five generations of a family, to a nonprofit organization making a tremendous impact in just a few short years, and from a young professional who has achieved success in multiple industries, to a leader serving both the public and private sector.
This year's winners are:
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Small Business of the Year: Tom Cook Jeweler, Inc.
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Nonprofit of the Year: Food Brings Hope
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Young Professional of the Year: Kristina Circelli, Volusia Mall
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Marvin Samuels Memorial Leadership Award: Rep. Tom Leek, FL House of Representatives and Foundation Risk Partners
The 2021 Annual Awards Luncheon presented by Foundation Risk Partners and VyStar 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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Help Us Help You Celebrate a Milestone Anniversary! |
As part of the Annual Awards Luncheon presented by Foundation Risk Partners and VyStar, the Daytona Regional Chamber will recognize member businesses celebrating milestone anniversaries.
If you are a Daytona Regional Chamber member celebrating an incremental year, starting at 5 years in business then each five year increment thereafter (5, 10, 15, 20, and so on), we want to know and help recognize your ongoing success!
- Name of your business
- Which milestone anniversary your business is celebrating
- Your company logo.
Your business will be recognized during the program along with the others celebrating those special years. Any member business celebrating 100 years or more will receive a very special recognition at the event.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & FISCAL GROWTH |
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Wednesday, November 3 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ocean Center (101 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach)
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Thursday, December 2 - 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
A Collaborative Program of the Daytona Regional Chamber and Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation
Plan to get a sneak peek at the 2022 economy!
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National Profit Mastery® Program Now Available Locally |
The Daytona Regional Chamber will be accepting applications for a limited number of fully funded scholarships for a national training program, Profit Mastery®, facilitated by Tom Daly, Small Business Development Center.
We will accept up to 10 businesses per class. The sessions will be held at the Daytona Regional Chamber building.
Class One: November 18 & 19, 2021 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Class Two: December 8 & 9, 2021 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
What is Profit Mastery®?
- Two-day business financial management course written in the language of businesspeople
- Thousands of business owners have described Profit Mastery® as "the best program they have ever attended" and "they will never look at their businesses the same way again”
- Confidently learn what P&L and Balance sheet numbers and their relationships are saying about your business’s health, profitability, and cash flow
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Mission Member Spotlight: Wholesale Lighting |
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 Rose Ann Tornatore, owner of Wholesale Lighting. 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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Welcome New Daytona Regional Chamber Members |
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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Crisis May Create Opportunity |
The troubles with the supply chain are daunting. We’re seeing predictions that the holiday shopping season will be marred by empty shelves and disappointed children. While the problems are serious, there are some businesses that will triumph in the face of adversity, and this very well could be the best holiday season for them yet. If you are one of those fortunate businesses, it’s time you market the benefits of shopping with you for the holidays. READ MORE
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UPCOMING EVENTS - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AWARENESS |
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Tuesday, November 16 - 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort (100 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach)
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Get to Know Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher at November Eggs & Issues |
November's Eggs & Issues program will feature an opportunity to get to know Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher. Scheduled for Thursday, November 11, the program will feature a moderated Q&A format.
Kelleher assumed the role of Track President at the iconic motorsports venue in April 2021. Prior to this position, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer for NASCAR.
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VYPG Meeting of the Mayors |
The Volusia Young Professional Groups will host A Meeting of the Mayors, an opportunity to network with and hear from city leaders from across the region.
Scheduled for November 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Hard Rock Hotel-Daytona Beach, the first hour will featuring networking followed by a one hour panel discussion of the mayors participating in the event.
Currently, the panel discussion will feature:
- Derrick Henry, Daytona Beach
- Karen Chasez, DeBary
- Chris Via, Holly Hill
- Russ Owen, New Smyrna Beach
- Bill Partington, Ormond Beach
- Don Burnette, Port Orange
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Nonpartisan Candidate Bootcamp Scheduled for November |
The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce Candidate Bootcamp is a unique, nonpartisan, regional initiative designed to strengthen and develop the next generation of public leaders. It is scheduled for Friday, November 12 from 9:00am-4:00pm.
This is perfect for community leaders interested in exploring future public leadership and learning more about running for office. The program is nonpartisan in nature and there is no obligation to run for office.
Thanks to generous sponsor support, each participant will receive a 100% scholarship, however, space is limited. If you are interested in the Daytona Regional Chamber's Political Boot Camp, contact Shawn Richmond, Director of Advocacy, today
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Daytona Regional Chamber, VCARD Plan Local Government Icebreaker for November |
Come Network Free as a Daytona Regional Member at the Local Government Icebreaker
This year, the Volusia County Association for Responsible Development (VCARD) and the Daytona Regional Chamber are partnering together for a premier networking event, The Local Government Icebreaker. This event is meant to bring together the public sector and private sector for fine food and after-five refreshments. Be sure to invite your local elected official to attend free of charge.
We also introduce the opportunity to stay the night at the beautiful Plaza Resort & Spa for a Conference the next morning. You have the option to attend the Icebreaker only or the Conference only, but we encourage you to stay for both!
Thursday, November 18 - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, November 19 - 8:30 a.m.
- Breakfast Buffet Opens
- Keynote Address - Beat Kahli, CEO, Avalon Park Group
- Emerging Trend in Land Development: Low Impact Development and its Challenges & Benefits
*This portion has been approved for 2.0 AICP CM CREDITS (#9219830) and 2.0 credits for Florida Landscape Architects (DBPR #0012419).
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UPCOMING EVENTS - ADVOCACY & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY |
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Thursday, November 11 - 7:30-9:00 a.m.
Halifax River Yacht Club (331 S Beach St, Daytona Beach)
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Friday, November 12 - 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce (126 E Orange Ave, Daytona Beach)
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Thursday, November 18 - 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Plaza Resort & Spa (600 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach)
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Leadership Daytona Class XLI Celebrates at Graduation & Luncheon |
The 41st class of the region's premier leadership development program completed their journey on Friday, October 22 with a graduation and luncheon.
Forough Hosseini, Executive VP of Information Systems and co-founder of ICI Homes as well as founder of the nonprofit organization Food Brings Hope, served as the keynote speaker of the event.
Leadership Daytona Graduation sponsors included NASCAR, AdventHealth, and VyStar.
Congratulations to the Fun 41!
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