Don't miss the opportunity for food, drinks and connections while enjoying beautiful views of the intracoastal for the February Business After Hours event, hosted by Halifax River Yacht Club. Learn more and register to attend in the Business Development & Community Awareness section.
You could win the 2023 Harley-Davidson® Street Bob 114 which will be decked out with the Official 2023 Bike Week logo and customizations added. Teddy Morse is also providing the winner with $1,000 worth of custom updates of your choice and will even take your first ride on this beautiful new motorcycle next to you under the beautiful Florida skies. Learn more and get your $50 tickets 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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Bike Week Welcome Tent Volunteers Needed |
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The Daytona Regional Chamber hosts the official Bike Week Welcome Center at One Daytona right in the heart of Victory Circle and volunteers are needed to operate it. Several shift options are available and volunteers need not be Daytona Regional Chamber members. Training will be provided.
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Resident Sentiment Survey |
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The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), the organization responsible for promoting visitation to the Daytona Beach area, wants to know your thoughts.
Please take 8-10 minutes to complete a quick survey. Your feedback will be used to help inform their planning and priorities for Daytona Beach area tourism. The CVB knows your time is valuable and upon completion of the survey you can opt-in to win a $100 gift card.
For questions, contact Andrew Booth, Director of Communications at 386.255.0415 or at ABooth@daytonabeach.com
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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 tomorrow, 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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Barwick Bank Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
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Join your chamber Ambassadors as we celebrate Daytona Regional Chamber member Barwick Banking Company for their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, February 15 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.. Ribbon cutting events are free and open to the public.
“For Locals, By Locals means a lot to us as a bank”, says CEO Jim Bange. “We are committed to Barwick and to bringing the latest technology to our customers. We want to be known as a small bank with all the services you can receive at a big bank. Our employees are key to that and will continue to help you every day, right here in Barwick and beyond.”
This Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 105 Grand Preserve Way, Daytona Beach, FL 32117.
The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce offers a Ribbon Cutting Marketing Package. Ribbon Cuttings can be used to celebrate a new location or the opening of a new business. Contact us to get your ribbon cutting on the chamber calendar.
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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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Annual Awards Luncheon Slated for November |
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Held annually in early November, the Daytona Regional Chamber's Annual Awards Luncheon is a recognition of all that is right in our business community.
A celebration of the accomplishments of businesses and individuals in our area. The lunch features several award recognitions, including Nonprofit of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Marvin Samuels Memorial Leadership Award, and Young Professional of the Year. A “State of the Chamber” address presented by the Chairman of the Board completes the event.
The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking any chamber member businesses that are celebrating a milestone of years in business (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, etc.). If your business is celebrating one of these milestones, please contact us today to ensure you receive recognition at the event this November.
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Annual Meeting Brought Together Business and Community Partners |
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More than 550 attendees enjoyed the 103rd Annual Meeting presented by Halifax Health on Tuesday, February 7. Highlights included presenting the J. Hyatt Brown Enterprise Award to Volusia County Emergency Management, presenting the Glenn Ritchey Leadership Award to Randy Dye, and a fireside chat between Dr. Ben Sasse, President of the University of Florida and former U.S. Senator, and Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunez. Plus, history was made with the first female-to-female gavel passing in Daytona Regional Chamber history between 2022 Chair Kelly Parsons Kwiatek and 2023 Chair Nellie Lupoli.
Here are a few photos from the celebration, and be sure to check out our Facebook page for a photo album coming soon.
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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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With the Florida Legislative Session starting in less than a month, tracking what bills are making the way through the legislative process is extremely important. To make it easier for our members, we will add a tracking widget to our website, which will be updated as new bills are filed.
If there is a bill that you would like us to add, please email Shawn Richmond, Director of Advocacy.
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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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