Meeting every week, these membership-only business groups are an exclusive opportunity to grow your network. With three groups to choose from, there are multiple opportunities to get involved. Learn more and register to attend in the Business Development & Community Awareness section.
The featured presentation for this year’s event will be a Fireside Chat with Senator Ben Sasse, incoming President of the University of Florida. Dr. Sasse will share with us some insight into world affairs and the impact that the University of Florida plans to have on the entire sunshine state. The conversation will be facilitated by Florida Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunez. Learn more and register to attend in the Organizational Excellence & Fiscal Growth section.
Hear from Dr. Carmen Balgobin herself about the future of Volusia County Schools from her role as area Superintendent. As our business community, the role you play in building the workforce pipeline is crucial and you will hear more about what you can do to keep our area at the forefront of public education. Learn more and register in the Advocacy & Economic Prosperity section.
You can also access The Edge, and all the great information shared here, in your member portal!
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Welcome New Daytona Regional Chamber Members |
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An investment in Daytona Regional Chamber membership is an investment in a stronger community.
Take a moment to welcome these new members and thank them for joining the cause.
There are great things on the horizon thanks to the collective efforts of our business community.
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Regional Business Connections (RBC) Groups Looking for New Members |
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Enhance your business development capabilities and gain facilitated referrals while building strategic relationships with other active Daytona Regional Chamber members. This added value to your membership is an exclusive opportunity to participate in one of our active RBC Groups.
An application is required to join, and there is no cost associated with joining an RBC Group. Participants are expected to attend scheduled meetings to ensure the success of the group. Four consecutive absences will reopen the category in the group and you will be offered the chance to re-apply. Extenuating circumstances will be given consideration. Your involvement in an RBC Group is considered an important business appointment.
We have three different groups available to Daytona Regional Chamber members, depending on the category of your business. Each group meets from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. weekly.
- Tuesday RBC Group meets at the Museum of Arts & Sciences and is led by Jeff Carlin with Primerica Financial Services.
- Wednesday RBC Group meets at Rock Bottom Brewery and is lead by Nina Guiglotto with Lohman Daytona memorial Park & Funeral Home.
- Thursday RBC Group meets at the Halifax River Yacht Club and is led by Andrew Gall with The Gallery at Port Orange.
If you would like to participate as an active member in any one of these Daytona Regional Chamber RBC groups at no charge, simply contact the Daytona Regional Chamber to inquire. Please note, participation is exclusively limited to one primary business industry type per group.
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Submit Your Events to the Community Calendar |
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Is your business hosting an event that is open to the Daytona Regional Chamber membership or to the community at large?
Now is the time to place it on the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Calendar! Only members may submit their events on this calendar.
The calendar is accessible to the public through our website. Don't miss this great opportunity to publicize your event at no cost.
Daytona Regional Chamber members can submit their event using their Member Portal.
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Halifax River Yacht Club to Host February Business After Hours |
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Come enjoy a relaxed networking experience by joining us for Business After Hours. Let’s get together and make connections that’ll enhance our personal and professional circles of influence.
This month’s host are our member and friends at the Halifax River Yacht Club. Take in the sunset views from the outdoor balconies while enjoying a specially curated menu just for our attendees.
This event will be held on Tuesday, February, 21 2023, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
This event is open to both Members and Non-Members. Chamber Members are offered a discounted rate of $10 until Tuesday, February 14. Starting February 15, Members can still register at the rate of $15. Non-Members can register at any time at the rate of $35, regardless of registration date.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AWARENESS |
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Business After Hours at the Halifax River Yacht Club
Tuesday, February 21st - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Halifax River Yacht Club (331 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach)
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103rd Annual Dinner Meeting Celebration is Tomorrow |
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There is still time to get your admissions for the 103rd Annual Meeting presented by Halifax Health slated for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 7, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. The speaker for this year’s event will be incoming President of the University of Florida and former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse in a fireside chat facilitated by Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunez.
The event also features the presentation of the J. Hyatt Brown Enterprise Award to Volusia County Emergency Management and the Glenn Ritchey Leadership Award to Randy Dye, as well as the first ever passing of the gavel from female to female as 2022 Chairperson Kelly Parsons Kwiatek, Halifax Health, hands the reins over to 2023 Chairperson Nellie Lupoli, ICI Homes.
Daytona Regional Chamber Members receive discounted admission of $150 per person. Non-Member admission is $200 per person. Registration will ctoday, Monday, February 6th at 11:59pm. Drink Wristbands are available for purchase at $75 per person, providing you access to Open Bar during the reception. For those without wristbands, cash bar will be available.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & FISCAL GROWTH |
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103rd Annual Meeting
Tuesday, February 7 - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort (100 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach)
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March Eggs & Issues: Dr. Carmen Balgobin, Volusia County Schools Superintendent |
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Eggs and Issues is the premier event venue for discussion of public and legislative affairs in the Daytona Beach region. Join us on Thursday, March 9 from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at the Halifax River Yacht Club to gather strategic information for your business and be part of important conversations that work to better our community.
For Daytona Regional Chamber members, Advance Registration is available for $20 through Thursday, March 2nd. Beginning Friday, March 3rd, General Admission may be purchased for $24. Remember, you must log into your member portal to access the discounted member pricing.
For future members, registration is $40 regardless of registration date.
For more information on the program topic, contact Shawn Richmond, Director of Advocacy, at 386.255.7174.
For assistance with registration, please contact Nicole Bosley, Program Manager, at 386.523.3672.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS |
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Volusia Days Takes on Tallahassee in 2023 |
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Have you ever wanted to see how the government works or watch the fast pace of a legislative session?
Volusia Days offers a unique experience that affords the Daytona Regional Chamber members and our community partners the to be part of the action.
Join the Daytona Regional Chamber on March 28th-29th in Tallahassee, FL and help us deliver our 2023 legislative priorities directly to the Volusia County Delegation during the 2023 session.
During our two-day trip to the Florida Capital, we will hear from important Florida Department Heads and our Volusia County Delegation. You will be able to ask hard questions and hobnob with some of the most influential people in our community and state. Please take advantage of this unique opportunity to represent your business, our community, and the Daytona Regional Chamber in Tallahassee.
Program cost is $100.00.
For more information or interest in sponsoring this event, please contact Shawn Richmond Director of Advocacy, at 386.255.7174.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS |
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UPCOMING EVENTS - ADVOCACY & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY |
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Eggs & Issues: Superintendent Dr. Carmen Balgobin
Thursday, March 9 - 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Halifax River Yacht Club (331 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach)
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Volusia Days at the Capitol
March 28th & March 29th
Tallahassee, Florida
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Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce | daytonachamber.com
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