THIS WEEK: Gary Yeoman's Lincoln Hosts Business After Hours
Take advantage of a great opportunity to fill your business development pipeline and grow your professional network with October's Business After Hours at Gary Yeoman's Lincoln. Connect with other business leaders in a relaxed, enjoyable environment, plus see the luxurious showroom and other amenities of Gary Yeoman's newest dealership. Get more information in the Business Development & Community Awareness section of The Edge.
Celebrate with Us at Annual Awards Luncheon presented by Foundation Risk Partners and VyStar
Some of the best and brightest of our business community will be recognized with prestigious Daytona Regional Chamber awards. Make plans to join in the celebration at the Annual Awards Luncheon presented by Foundation Risk Partners and VyStar. Make plans to join us and register below in Organizational Excellence & Fiscal Growth.
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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THIS WEEK: Gary Yeoman's Lincoln to Host Business After Hours |
The next opportunity to build your professional network and fill your business pipeline will be at Business After Hours this Tuesday, October 19 at Gary Yeoman's Lincoln.
Connect with other professionals, and grow your circle of influence! Join us from 5:30pm to 7:30pm for a fun networking experience. Pre-registration is required! Admission is $10 for Daytona Regional Chamber members and $35 for future members.
Enhance your personal and professional network in a relaxed environment by joining other busy professionals after hours. Held monthly at Daytona Regional Chamber Member business locations, these social gatherings are focused on connecting members with each other. Local businesses open their doors to these sponsored events which feature networking, food, drinks, and prizes. Bring plenty of business cards and come ready to have fun!
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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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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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UPCOMING EVENTS - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AWARENESS |
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Tuesday, October 19 - 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Gary Yeoman's Lincoln (1420 N Tomoka Farms Road, 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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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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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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Milestone Anniversaries to be Honored |
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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Leadership Daytona Class XLI Graduation Slated for October 22 |
The 41st class of the region's premier leadership development program will celebrate their journey at an upcoming graduation and luncheon.
Leadership Daytona Class XLI will be welcomed as new alumni on Friday, October 22 from 11:30am - 1:00 pm at the Hard Rock Hotel-Daytona Beach.
Forough Hosseini, Executive VP of Information Systems and co-founder of ICI Homes as well as founder of the nonprofit organization Food Brings Hope, will be the keynote speaker of the event.
Leadership Daytona Graduation is sponsored by NASCAR, AdventHealth, and VyStar.
Family, friends, and fellow Leadership Daytona alumni are encouraged to join in the celebration. Admission is $25. Get your reservations in today and help us welcome the newest leaders in our community.
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LDAC Virtual Morning Mingle on Tap for Leadership Daytona Alumni |
The next opportunity for Leadership Daytona Alumni to catch up and reconnect with fellow alums will be Tuesday, October 19 from 8-9 a.m. via Zoom.
For this session, in between breakout networking sessions, we'll hear from previous Marvin Samuels Memorial Leadership Award winners:
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Melinda Dawson, Oil & Vinegar
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Robin King, CareerSource Flagler Volusia
They will be sharing their experience on the topic leading through change.
Open to all alumni, this Virtual Morning Mingle features multiple networking sessions in which participants are placed in small groups via Zoom's breakout rooms. Each session starts with an icebreaker question and then allows time for conversation to renew old acquaintances or make new ones.
Participation is free, but an RSVP is required to receive the event link. Mark your calendar and join us on October 19. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy some great company from the comfort of your home or office.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - WORKFORCE & INNOVATION |
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Tuesday, October 19 - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Virtual via Zoom
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Friday, October 22 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hard Rock Hotel-Daytona Beach (918 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach)
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Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce | daytonachamber.com
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