Bay County Chamber of Commerce

Dinner At The Park
2024-02-10 15:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Angry Tuna Seafood Company, 701 S Pier Park Dr. Suite 155, Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413, United States
2nd Annual Event benefiting the Man in the Sea Museum.

Join us in celebrating Bay County’s only military diving museum! Live music, raffles, games, food & drinks, and the best Ahi Tuna Nachos on the beach!

Limited tickets available!

Parker City Pier Ribbon Cutting
2024-02-10 11:00 - 12:00

FSU Coastal & Marine Laboratory Lecture Series
2024-02-08 19:00 - 20:00 | FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory, 3618 Coastal Highway 98, St. Teresa, Florida, 32358, United States
Florida Black Bear Research and Management

Panama City Symphony Orchestra Presents: An Evening Piano Recital with Ilya Yakushev
2024-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | City Hall Downtown Panama City, 501 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States

GCSC Physical Therapist Assistant Program Hosting Open House
2024-02-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. Hwy. 98, Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
GCSC’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, February 6th, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm CST in the PTA Lab in the Health Sciences Building, Room 329.

Attendees will tour the lab and equipment utilized in the PTA program, as well as receive guidance for completing the PTA program application packet.

“Our team is excited to welcome the community to our Open House,” said Melinda Cumbaa PTA Program Coordinator. “With recent changes that have been made to the PTA program application, this event is an ideal opportunity for prospective students to learn more about how to apply and get their questions answered.”

The Gulf Coast PTA program trains skilled healthcare professionals to deliver physical therapy services under the guidance of a physical therapist (PT). This may include guiding patients through therapeutic exercises, applying physical agents like heat and cold, and communicating with the PT as the patient’s medical condition changes. Students in the GCSC PTA program are prepared to take on these roles, receiving comprehensive training in therapeutic exercises, flexibility, balance/coordination, mobility, and more while in the program.

The PTA program at GCSC is a two-year Associate in Science (A.S.) degree, and graduates have the opportunity to test for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Open House event details:

Date: Tuesday, February 6,2024

Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Location: PTA Lab, Health Sciences Building, Room 329

Whether you’re a prospective applicant or just curious about the field of physical therapy, join us for this informative and engaging event. We look forward to meeting you and helping you explore the exciting possibilities that the PTA program at Gulf Coast has to offer. For more information, please contact Melinda Cumbaa at (850) 913-3312 or mcumbaa@gulfcoast.edu

PCSO's Guest Artists Outreach and Masterclasses
2024-02-06 16:00 - 18:00 | GCSC Amelia Center Theatre, 5230 W. Hwy. 98, Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
In addition to being world-class performers, the Symphony’s guest artists are educators and community builders. Ilya Yakushev will provide insight and guidance to young people in our community at a Masterclass held at Gulf Coast State College.

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024

Start Time of Masterclass: 4:00pm

He will also perform at Bay High School, and visit local retirement communities.

Sponsored byFlorida Power & Light Company

Bay County Job Fair 2024
2024-02-03 09:00 - 13:00 | Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. Hwy. 98, Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
Employer registration is now open for the 37th Annual Bay County Job Fair, which is coming back to town on February 3, 2024. The event will feature 60+ top employers from a variety of industries with hundreds of career opportunities for job seekers of levels of experience.

Space is limited for this free event.

Employers with open jobs may register at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/baycountyjobfair2024

Gulf Coast State College, Student Union East

Krewe of St. Andrews Mardi Gras Parade
2024-02-02 16:00 - 21:30 | St. Andrews, Beck Avenue, Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
The St. Andrews Mardi Gras, the official Mardi Gras parade and festival of Panama City, Florida. It’s the most popular and largest Mardi Gras celebration in Panama City. Come see over 14 Krewes and over 30 brightly colored floats. As festive music is played along the route, tens of thousands of beads and doubloons will be tossed to the crowd of over 50,000 people! It’s the perfect excuse to visit Panama City, Florida. The 2-day parade and festival in Historic St. Andrews is filled with food, fun and music.

First Friday
2024-02-02 07:30 - 09:00 | FSU PC, 4750 Collegiate Dr., Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
Come to the Chamber’s most popular event and experience networking, refreshments, and learn how our partners are Building a Better Bay!

This month’s event will be emceed by Kyle Shoots of System Service & Engineering, Inc. and will feature Capt. David Back presenting a comprehensive update on the activities and missions at the Naval Surface Warfare Center.

This event is sponsored by Florida State University Panama City. Coffee will be sponsored by RC Weddings and Events and Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.

Capital City Bank Groundbreaking
2024-02-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Capital City Bank – West Bay, 8403 West Bay Parkway, Panama City Beach, Florida, 32409, United States

Arktide Coquina Grand Opening Launch Party
2024-01-30 16:00 - 17:00 | St. Andrews Marina, 3151 W 10th St., Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Arktide Coquina with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

BYP Networking Luncheon
2024-01-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Bay County Chamber of Commerce, 235 W. 5th Street, Panama CIty, Florida, 32401, United States
There is no cost for BYP members, $15.00 for future BYP members.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP by clicking here.

The deadline to RSVP is Friday, January 26.

A special thank you to our sponsor ABC Supply Co.

For more information, contact Lisa Moore at 850-215-3761 or Lisa@baychamberfl.com.

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Starting a Business”
2024-01-30 09:00 - 12:00 | TechFarms, 7543 Holley Cir, Panama City Beach, 32408
Have an idea for a business, but not sure where to start? Take the first step with the Florida SBDC’s “Starting a Business” workshop on January 30 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. In this workshop, we will discuss the fundamentals of launching your new venture, including how to determine feasibility and legal structures, licensing and permitting, funding options for your business and basic marketing strategies to help you get started! Location: TechFarms, 7543 Holley Circle, Panama City Beach, FL 32408. Fee: $50. To register, visit our website at www.sbdc.uwf.edu and click on “Training & Events”. Presented by Marina Boeira-Tarulli, Business Consultant, Florida SBDC at UWF. Sponsored by Cadence Bank and Wells Fargo.

United Hands Project & United Hands Counseling & Consulting Grand Opening
2024-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | United Hands Project, 2629 W. 23rd St. Unit B & C, Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening on United Hands Project and United Hands Counseling & Consulting with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Gulf Coast State College Showcasing Faculty and Local Musical Talent at “GCSC Faculty and Friends” Event
2024-01-28 14:30 - 16:30 | GCSC Amelia Center Theatre, 5230 W. Hwy. 98, Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
Mark your calendars for an evening filled with music and laughter as Gulf Coast State College’s Visual & Performing Arts Division proudly presents GCSC Faculty & Friends Music Recital.

The event brings together the talents of GCSC’s own faculty, staff, and friends to create a musical journey that covers a variety of music with a few surprises you don’t want to miss.

The event is free and open to the community. Donations will be accepted for the VPA scholarship fund.

Event details:

Date: Sunday, January 28, 2024

Time: 2:30 p.m. CST

Location: Amelia Tapper Center on the GCSC Panama City Campus

For additional information, please contact Jennifer McAtee at (850) 872-3887 or jmcatee@gulfcoast.edu, or visit gulfcoast.edu/arts.

Mardi Gras 2024
2024-01-27 08:00 - 20:00 | Pier Park, 600 Pier Park Dr., Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413, United States
Panama City Beach at Pier Park & Russell-Fields Pier: January 25-26 2024

Krewe of St. Andrews in Panama City: February 2-4 2024

GCSC Visual and Performing Arts Presents Paradise Revisited
2024-01-26 17:00 - 19:00 | GCSC Amelia Center Theatre, 5230 W. Hwy. 98, Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
The Visual & Performing Arts Division of Gulf Coast State College presents Paradise Revisited by Michelle Jones. The rich, colorful paintings in the exhibit are inspired by the landscape of the Gulf Coast. Just like the Gulf Coast, they are at once dazzling and confrontational. The beauty of the images draws you in, only to reveal the surprises within.

Michelle Jones, is a native of central Mississippi. She received her BFA in painting from the University of Mississippi and her MFA from Massachusetts College of Art. After a decade in Boston, she returned to the South and now resides in Mobile, AL. Her recent solo exhibitions include the Alabama Contemporary Art Center and the Kentucky Art Center. She was recently awarded a 2024 Individual Arts Fellowship from Alabama State Council on the Arts.

The exhibit runs from January 26 to February 23 in the Amelia Center for the Arts Gallery

Opening reception: Friday, January 26, from 5pm–7pm (Michelle will present a talk during the reception)

Gallery hours are Monday–Thursday, 10am–6pm; Friday, 10am–4pm

Admission is free and open to the public

For more information, please contact Pavel Amromin at pamromin@gulfcoast.edu, 850-872-3886.

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Starting a Business”
2024-01-24 09:00 - 12:00 | UWF Emerald Coast Campus, 1170 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Bldg 2, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32547, United States
You have an idea for a business. Develop your business idea with the Florida SBDC’s “Starting a Business” workshop on January 24 from 9:00 am – 12:00 p.m. In this workshop, we will discuss the details of launching your new venture, including how to determine feasibility and legal structures, licensing and permitting, funding options for your business and basic marketing strategies to help you get started! Location: UWF Emerald Coast Campus, 1170 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Bldg. 2, Rm 221, Fort Walton Beach, 32547. Fee: $50. To register, visit sbdc.uwf.edu and open “Training & Events”. Presented by Terry Mauer, Associate Director, Florida SBDC at UWF. Sponsored by Cadence Bank and Wells Fargo.

Business After Hours
2024-01-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Hotel Indigo, 7 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
Join us for Business After Hours, sponsored by Amazon Hub, at the Hotel Indigo! This evening social is a great way to meet fellow members while enjoying free food, spirits, door prizes, and more in a casual atmosphere.

Ambassador Meeting
2024-01-23 14:45 - 15:30 | Bay County Chamber of Commerce, 235 W. 5th Street, Panama CIty, Florida, 32401, United States
The Ambassadors Committee is one of the Chamber’s most active committees. They assist the Chamber in greeting new members and conducting grand openings and ribbon cuttings. This is a great committee to join as a new member as it introduces you to your fellow members and allows you to network your business with those new to the Chamber.

Mission: To serve as the official diplomatic representatives of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce coordinating groundbreakings, grand openings, and other interactions between the Chamber, our membership and the public.

Responsibilities and Benefits: Pay an additional fee of$35 per year. Serve as an official diplomatic representative of the Bay County Chamber. Greet and participate in grand openings, ground breakings, ribbon cuttings and Chamber events such as First Friday and Business After Hours.

Attend monthly Ambassador meeting. Include your marketing/promo information in new member welcome bag. Deliver plaques, welcome bags and mentor new member. Select each monthly recipient for the Apple of our Eye award for Renovation and New Construction. Monthly Ambassador Spotlight featured in our e-Biz Newsletter Become an ambassador today!

Click https://panamacity.org/about/membership/ambassadors to get started!

Wage and Hour Training
2024-01-23 10:00 - 11:30 | CareerSource Gulf Coast, 625 Hwy. 231, Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Small Business Finance”
2024-01-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, 418 W Garden St, CO:LAB Bldg, 4th flr, Pensacola, FL, 32501, United States
In running most businesses, finance and accounting can be the most stressful part. In this bootcamp-style workshop, Kyle Polhlopek, CPA with Gulf Winds Credit Union, will be going over everything from setting up your business finances and an overview of the financial statements, to where most businesses go wrong, why personal finance plays a large role in your business, and more. Join us on January 22 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm for “Small Business Finance” presented by Kyle Polhlopek, CPA / Accountant at Gulf Winds Credit Union. Fee: $15. Location: Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, 418 W Garden St, Ste. 401, CO:LAB Bldg, Pensacola, FL 32501. To register, visit our website at www.sbdc.uwf.edu and look under “Training & Events”. Presented by Kyle Polhlopek, CPA/Accountant, Gulf Winds Credit Union.

111th Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony
2024-01-19 17:45 - 21:00 | Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort, 11212 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach, Florida, 32407, United States
The purpose of the Annual Dinner is to celebrate the Chamber’s successes and recognize outstanding individuals, as well as our incoming and retiring Chairmen of the Board of Directors. More then 650 attendees—including community leaders and elected officials—gather to enjoy a reception, silent auction, dinner and networking.Reception and Silent Auction: 5:45 PMProgram: 6:30 PM

Click here to view our sponsorship form.

FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory Lecture Series
2024-01-18 19:00 - 20:00 | FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory, 3618 Coastal Highway 98, St. Teresa, Florida, 32358, United States
Snake Diversity of Florida’s Big Bend

MLK Festival to celebrate unity and diversity at Sharon Sheffield Park
2024-01-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Sharon Sheffield Park, 901 Ohio Ave., Lynn Haven, Florida, 32444, United States
The community is invited to join the City of Lynn Haven for a day of inspiration and celebration at the Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Festival on January 15, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Sharon Sheffield Park.

On behalf of the community, the City of Lynn Haven is honored to continue partnering with the Advisory Committee for Urban Revitalization Equity (A-CURE) in the more than three decades long tradition of hosting the Martin Luther King Jr. Festival. This commemorative event will feature captivating performances from local organizations, showcasing the rich cultural tapestry that unites us. Starting at 11:30 AM, elected officials will grace the occasion as guest speakers to share insights into the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Attendees can expect a variety of meal and treat options from food trucks and explore the offerings from booth vendors, adding an extra layer of vibrancy to the festivities. In addition, festival t-shirts will be available to purchase at the Lynn Haven City Booth, starting at $15.

Please join us in honoring Dr. King’s vision of an inclusive and harmonious community. This festival promises a day of reflection, entertainment, and camaraderie, reinforcing the principles that Dr. King dedicated his life to. According to City Manager Vickie Gainer, “The City of Lynn Haven is excited to continue the heartfelt tradition of the MLK Festival. Our goal is to grow this festival to be an event where our community can come together to help remember and honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We look forward to this celebration and hope for your attendance.”

For any questions on the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Festival, please contact the Marketing & Communications Department at communications@cityoflynnhaven.com, or visit www.cityoflynnhaven.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS

Ebonee Burrell, Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Email: eburrell@cityoflynnhaven.comPhone: (850) 774-8620

First Friday
2024-01-12 07:30 - 09:00 | FSU PC, 4750 Collegiate Dr., Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
Come to the Chamber’s most popular event and experience networking, refreshments, and learn how our partners are Building a Better Bay!

County Manager Bob Majka

Florida APEX Accelerator at UWF Presents “Federal Government Contracting: What Can The SBA Do For You?”
2024-01-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, 418 W Garden St, CO:LAB Bldg, 4th flr, Pensacola, FL, 32501, United States
The Federal Government sets annual goals to award government contracts exclusively to small business. Join us to learn about the tools the Small Business Administration has for you to prepare your business for Federal Government Contracting and be a part of the federal industrial pool of prime contractors and subcontractors serving our nation. Speakers: Jessica Tenney, Government Contracting Consultant, Florida APEX Accelerator and Sara Logsdon, Procurement Analyst/Procurement Center Representative (PCR), Office of Government Contracting – Area III, U.S. Small Business Administration. Fee: $15. Location: Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, 418 W. Garden St., 4th Flr, CO:LAB Bldg, Pensacola FL 32501. To register, visit sbdc.uwf.edu and open “Training & Events”. Sponsored by Cadence Bank and Wells Fargo.

Holiday By The Bay
2023-12-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Barbara W. Nelson Fine Arts Center, 1200 Harrison Ave., Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
There’s always something special to unwrap at a Panama City Symphony holiday concert!

CANCELLED - Panama City Christmas Parade
2023-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Panama City, Harrison Ave., Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
The Panama City Christmas Parade in Historic Downtown Panama City scheduled for December 16th has been CANCELLED.

Wreaths Across America
2023-12-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 3733 US-231, Panama City, Florida, 32404, United States
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our Wreaths Across America wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 9 am CST. The event will take place at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, located at 3733 US-231, Panama City, FL 32404. This gathering is open to the public and free of charge, so feel free to extend the invitation to friends and family.

Our distinguished keynote speaker for the occasion is Matt Standish, a retired US Air Force veteran, and the National Anthem will be performed eloquently by Neysa Wilkins, a news anchor for WJHG Channel 7. Coffee and small bites will be provided during the ceremony.

This is an opportunity to actively participate in our mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach. We’re thrilled to share that we achieved a record-breaking year with 528 wreaths purchased, and we owe this success to our incredible sponsors and individual donors, including:

Gold Sponsor: Kent-Forest Lawn:https://www.kentforestlawn.com/

Silver Sponsor: Kia Bill Byrd: https://www.billbyrdkiapanamacity.com/

Bronze Sponsors:

* Rotary Club of the Emerald Coast

* Royal Exteriors

* Community Bank

* Watersound Fountains

* Family Floral Designs and Events

* Dominos Pizza

* Maranta Copy Co

* That Boot Store

* Coastal Wildlife

* Kirkland Insurance Co

* Woodall’s

* Cardinal Finance

* The Garmon Law Firm

Special thank you to those that contributed to this great cause.
