Bay County Chamber of Commerce

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Starting a Business”
2023-11-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | TechFarms, 7543 Holley Cir, Panama City Beach, 32408
Take the first step opening a business with the Florida SBDC’s “Starting a Business” workshop on November 7 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. UWF students, faculty & staff attend free by calling 850-474-2528.

Boy Scouts 3rd Annual Sporting Clays Classic
2023-11-04 08:30 - 13:00 | Bay County Shooting Range, 10900 Steel Field Rd., Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413, United States
Bay County Shooting Range 10900 Steel Field Rd., Panama City Beach, FL, United States

Scouts BSA will host a sporting clays shoot to benefit local scouts and cub scouts on Nov 4th. Event opening and breakfast starts at 8:30 am. Teams of four are $700. There are several sponsor levels as well. Register online at www.gulfcoast council.org or emailing sara.lewis@scouting.org or calling 850-476-6336.

Healing Through The Holidays Grief Workshop
2023-11-03 09:00 - 14:00 | University of Florida Extension Office, 2728 E. 14th St., Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
A Healing Through The Holidays Grief Workshop will be held on Friday, November 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the University of Florida Extension Office 2728 E. 14th St., in Panama City, FL. 32401. Angel House Bereavement Center is honored to bring this day of education to both bereaved individuals and professionals in our community who can benefit from a better understanding of the grieving and healing process. The workshop will focus on defining grief, reviewing normal grief responses, discussing healing patterns and creating a self-care plans specific to the challenges of the holiday season. The workshop is free. Sign-in begins at 8:30 am. A boxed lunch will be provided with question and answer time. Registration is limited. To register, please call Angel House Bereavement Center at 850-257-5036 on or before Friday, October 27, 2023, or sign up via eventbrite.

First Friday
2023-11-03 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!

Downtown After Dark
2023-11-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Destination Panama City, 101 W. Beach Dr., Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
You don’t want to miss the November 2nd “Downtown After Dark” kickoff concert for the Panama City Songwriters Festival!

Boomtown Saints – 6:00 PM

Jerrod Niemann- 7:30 PM

General Admission: $20

VIP Tickets: $50 (VIP includes early entry, food, drinks, and VIP room access.)

All proceeds from VIP ticket sales will go back into the Panama City Songwriters Festival!

Liv Esthetics Grand Opening
2023-11-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Liv Esthetics, 1714 W. 23rd St. C, Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States

Panama City Songwriter's Festival
2023-11-02 08:00 - 23:00 | Downtown Panama City, Harrison Ave., Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
Downtown Panama City, Florida will be home to the area’s 5th Annual Songwriter Festival, November 2-4, 2023. The town will be filled with musical entertainment by local, regional, national, and international songwriters! All of the venues will be within walking distance to each other. Enjoy historic Downtown Panama City, FL. while you listen to songs and stories from some amazing artists! Come and support our incredible sponsors and all the great venues which are hosting this year’s singer-songwriters!

Lynn Haven Halloween Carnival 2023
2023-10-31 17:30 - 20:00 | Sharon Sheffield Park, 901 Ohio Ave., Lynn Haven, Florida, 32444, United States
The City of Lynn Haven will celebrate its Annual Halloween Carnival and Trunk or Treat event on Tuesday, October 31st from 5:30 – 8:00 PM at Sharon Sheffield Park, located at 901 Ohio Avenue.

The Halloween Carnival is a family-friendly event and free to the public. More than 30 trunks from around Bay County will be lined up on the outskirts of Sheffield Park offering kids a safe place to trick-or-treat while enjoying carnival games from local organizations. In addition, there will be food trucks, face painting, balloon artists, stilt walkers, axe-throwing, photo opportunities and lots of candy – for everyone to enjoy!

Attendees are encouraged to come out in their Halloween costumes to help create a more festive atmosphere. With a growing number of attendees each year, the city anticipates approximately 8,000 individuals in attendance.

Lynn Haven City Manager Vickie Gainer shares that the Halloween Carnival symbolizes the strong community in Lynn Haven. After Hurricane Michael, this event brought many residents together who had lost so much as a means to celebrate and thrive in the face of hardship. Gainer states, “Our Halloween Carnival is always a family-fun night for children, friends, and neighbors of Lynn Haven to enjoy. We are excited to provide an event that highlights our community and the wonderful families who live here.”

The city is proud to host its annual Halloween Carnival and Trunk or Treat with the help of our sponsors, Dewberry Engineers, Panhandle Engineering, and Dog Academy. For any questions about the Halloween Carnival, 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.com

Phone: (850) 774-8620

Meredith Sanders, Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Email: msanders@cityoflynnhaven.com

Phone: (850) 774-4465

Trunk or Treat is one of the most popular events in our community! Kids of all ages come dressed up in their Halloween costumes to celebrate family fun. Local vendors, businesses, and organizations are invited to host a game booth or trunk.

Troy University Panama City Open House
2023-10-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Troy University Panama City, 527 Airport Rd., Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
WORLDWIDE OPEN HOUSE

October 30, 2023

Join us and take the first step toward your bright future. On Oct. 30, Admissions staff from all TROY locations will be available on campus and online to answer your questions and help you start achieving your goals. Learn to lead and head toward the career and future you’ve always wanted. Free applications code given after the event.

Sign up now: www.troy.edu/openhouse

GCSC Visual and Performing Arts Presents “Blood Wedding” by Federico García Lorca
2023-10-29 14:30 - 16:30, 2023-10-28 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-27 19:30 - 21:30 | GCSC Amelia Center Theatre, 5230 W. Hwy. 98, Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
Gulf Coast State College’s Visual and Performing Arts is excited to announce its upcoming presentation of the classic play ‘Blood Wedding’ (Spanish: Bodas de Sangre) by Spanish playwright Federico García Lorca, translated by Lillian Groag.

Set in mystical rural Spain at the turn of the century, ‘Blood Wedding’ revolves around the merging of two families as they unite to arrange a marriage. While the surface shows joy and celebration, the unfolding narrative takes a tragic turn as a complex love triangle is revealed.

Originally produced in 1933, this timeless masterpiece explores profound themes such as the unbreakable ties of family and the far-reaching consequences of violence—themes that continue to resonate with audiences today.

Event details:

Performance dates:

October 27-28, 7:30 pm

October 29, 2:30 pm

November 2-4, 7:30 pm

November 5, 2:30 pm

Location: Amelia G. Tapper Center on the GCSC Panama City Campus

Seating is limited, so reserving tickets in advance is encouraged. For those without advance tickets, a waiting list will be available 30 minutes prior to each show. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit gulfcoast.edu/arts.

Nightmare on the Bay: Jack Sparrow meets Darth Vader
2023-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Gretchen Nelson Scott Fine Arts Center, 501 Mosley Dr., Lynn Haven, Florida, 32444, United States
Jack Sparrow meets Darth VaderHorror haunts the music hall at this Halloween holiday symphonic spectacle! It’s the battle of the batons – the sword and the saber – and you’ll want to see who wins in the end. Two back-to-back performances feature the doubly daring allusions to the clash of cinema’s favorite villains as the witty pirate lord conducts and combats the fearsome dark lord. Don’t be afraid of the music…and don’t miss this sure-to-sell-out show!

Trunk or Treat
2023-10-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Panama City Marina, 1 Harrison Ave., Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
Calling all little ghouls and monsters!Get ready for a spooktacular evening at the City of Panama City Trunk or Treat!Join us on October 28th from 4-7pm at the Panama City Marinawhere little ones can enjoy a safe trick or treat by the bay.

Want to be a trunker? Register by emailing Tatyanna Bell at tbell@panamacity.gov.

Boy Scouts of America Gulf Coast Council Holds Annual Sporting Clay Classic
2023-10-28 08:00 - 13:00 | The Oaks Sporting Clays Range, 4418 Cooper Lane, Holt, Florida, 32564, United States
The Gulf Coast Council BSA will hold its 3rd annual Sporting Clay Classic on Saturday, October 28th, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Proceeds benefit scouting in our local communities. Thanks to the generosity of its supporters in the Gulf Coast Area through events like the Sporting Clay Classic, the Gulf Coast Council has been able to provide local Scouts with camps and facilities that are fundamental to helping young men and women. The Sporting Clay Classic will be held at The Oaks Sporting Clays Range located at 4418 Cooper Lane in Holt. It costs $700 per team or $175 for individual shooters. See event sponsorship opportunities or register here.

About Boy Scouts of America Gulf Coast Council Boy Scouts of America Gulf Coast Council serves over 2,500 youth across eight counties in the Florida panhandle and three counties in Alabama. Boy Scouts of America is a non-profit organization whose mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The Scout Law states that a Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. The Scout Oath states, “On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.”

2023 Fenner Ride
2023-10-28 07:30 - 16:00 | Clyde L. Gracey Community Center, 5629 Byrom St., Milton, Florida, 32570, United States
Mark your calendar for the 2023 Fenner Ride: October 28th at 7:30 a.m. at the Clyde L. Gracey Community Center!

Cyclists can enjoy routes that start in the historic city of Milton, all the way to the woodlands of the Blackwater Forest, and back again. Riders will be able to experience Northwest Florida’s native wildlife, natural environments, and beautiful scenery. This ride includes routes for all cycling levels: 18, 42, 62, or 100 miles.

All routes are the same peaceful nature experience and is part of the Beaches to Woodlands Tour that occurs in Santa Rosa County, Florida each year.

Click on this link to register for the ride: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Milton/FennerRide

For information about Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact our Development Director, Lori Oswald: loswald@bbbsnwfl.org

Gulf Coast SGA to Host Annual Fall Festival
2023-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. Hwy. 98, Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
A Community Event for All Ages!

Gulf Coast’s Student Government Association (SGA) is gearing up to host its annual Fall Festival on Friday, October 27, 2023, creating an evening of festive enjoyment that welcomes the entire community.

Attendees can look forward to a night of family-friendly entertainment, including the popular Trunk-or-Treat activity, where decorated vehicles will be filled with treats for all to enjoy. The SGA will also offer food, games, and prizes.

Nathan Garrett, SGA President, shared, “Our Annual Fall Festival is an event we look forward to each year. We enjoy getting to have the community come together on our campus for an evening filled with fun and games.”

Event Details:

Date: Friday, October 27, 2023

Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CST

Location: Student Union East Parking Lot

For more event information, please contact Madi Flammia at (850) 769-1551 ext. 3498, mflammia@gulfcoast.edu.

Encompass Health Trunk-or-Treat
2023-10-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Encompass Health, 1847 Florida Ave., Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
Dress up and Trunk-or-Treat at our community event! Lots of games, candy, and family fun!

Trunk or Treat & Chili Cook Off
2023-10-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Panama City Mall, 2150 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
Trunk or Treat – Chili cookoff benefiting Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center

10/27/23 | 5-7 PM | PC Mall parking lot

$5 Chili tasting

Raffle Prizes

Music & Games

More info: https://beachybeach.com/3rd-annual-trunk-or-treat-chili-cook-off-2023/

First Responders Luncheon
2023-10-27 11:00 - 13:00 | FSU PC, 4750 Collegiate Dr., Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
Join us for the 2023 First Responders Luncheon at FSU PC Holley Center!

The 2023 First Responders Appreciation Luncheon gives the business community an opportunity to say “thank you” and honor local first responders. During the luncheon, one individual from each discipline (EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement and Communications) is awarded First Responder of the year.

To sponsor this event, click here.

For more information and to view Sponsorship Opportunities please contact Elizabeth at 850-215-3779 or elizabeth@baychamberfl.com

Shooting for Great Futures
2023-10-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Bay County Shooting Range, 10900 Steel Field Rd., Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413, United States
Shooting for Great Futures Tournament includes 1 golf cart per team, lunch, and all competitors receive a long-sleeve commemorative athletic shirt plus a swag bag. Please ensure that each shooter brings 110 of your shells of choice. Eye and ear protection must be worn (not included). Limited guns for rent will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the range. Mulligans will be available for purchase: maximum 2 per shooter, $5/each.

Coast Guard Community Ceremony
2023-10-26 13:00
On October 26, an official Coast Guard Community Ceremony will be held at the Panama City Marina (1 Harrison Ave, Panama City) at 1 p.m. Coast Guard Commandant, Adm. Linda Fagan is scheduled to bestow this honor to Bay County. The community is invited to celebrate this historic moment in Bay County.

In June of last year, the Bay County Chamber applied to designate Bay County as a Coast Guard Community. The application package included:

– Letters of support from each of our municipalities as well as the county– Letter from our federal and state elected officials, including a letter from Congressman Dunn– Letters from other community stakeholders– Pages of specific examples of this community support Coast Guard and military families.

The application goes through a lengthy approval process, including a review by Congress and the Commandant of the US Coast Guard. In August of 2023, Bay County was official approved as a Coast Guard Community.

The Coast Guard City program was established by Congress in 1998 to recognize the support local governments and communities provide to Coast Guard members and their families. There are currently 30 Coast Guard Cities nationwide.

More information about Coast Guard cities can be found at https://www.uscg.mil/Community/cities/.

Dale Carnegie Workshop - Selling: Closing the Deal
2023-10-26 09:30 - 12:00 | Bay County Chamber of Commerce, 235 W. 5th Street, Panama CIty, Florida, 32401, United States
Smoke and mirrors are a thing of the past. Clients are armed with facts. They’ve explored your website. They know pricing, they have read your company’s reviews and they are prepared. So where does the salesperson fit in? High-performing sales professionals are doing something the Internet cannot do. They are building relationships. They are passionate and committed to the success of their client. They understand that enduring relationships are the key to positive outcomes for all.

Click HERE to register.

October BYP Halloween Social
2023-10-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Salty Oak Brewing Company, 2337 St. Andrews Blvd., Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
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The Bay Young Professionals Steering Committee is excited to invite you to the October BYP Halloween Social at Salty Oak Brewing Company located at 2337 St. Andrews Blvd. It’s the perfect opportunity to network with fellow young professionals, make new friends and participate in the costume contest to possibly win a prize!

There is no cost for BYP members, $10.00 for future members.

Please RSVP by Monday, October 23 by clicking the following link: https://forms.gle/sXYqdqLaMsL7KQ9V7.

For additional information, contact Lisa Moore at 850-215-3761 or email Lisa@Baychamberfl.com

Thunder Beach Fall 2023
2023-10-25 09:00 - 23:00 | Harley-Davidson of PCB, 14700 PCB Pkwy., Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413, United States
More details to come. . .

Apalachicola Bay System Initiative Community Workshop
2023-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (ANERR), 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, Florida, 32328, United States
The Apalachicola Bay System Initiative (ABSI) seeks to gain insight into the root causes of decline of the bay’s ecosystem and the deterioration of oyster reefs. Ultimately, the ABSI will develop a management and restoration plan for the oyster reefs and the health of the bay.

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Understanding Business Insurance”
2023-10-24 08:00 - 09:00 | Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce, 1447 Commerce Dr., Crestview, FL, 32539
Insurance is an important part of owning and protecting your business. On October 24 from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m., join us for this informative and interactive workshop, “Understanding Business Insurance”. You will learn about what types of business insurance are required, how to choose your policies, and other considerations regarding insurance. Speaker: Tiffany Woodham, State Farm Insurance Agent. Location: Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce, 1447 Commerce Dr, Crestview, FL 32539. No fee.

Museum Gala Night
2023-10-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Panama City Publishing Company Museum, 1134 Beck Ave., Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
Enjoy a magical night of comedy, music, and more at the museum. Sponsor opportunities will be available soon and volunteers will be reaching out or you can inquire by contacting the museum at 850-872-7208 or Museum@HistoricStAndrews.com.

Volunteers are setting type and designing our signature tickets that will be printed on the museum’s vintage presses. Watch for those to go on sale in September! Help build the endowment fund to support the museum for future generations.

Paws in The Park
2023-10-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Conservation Park, 100 Conservation Park, Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413, United States
Join the fun in the great outdoors at this free family-friendly event!

Christmas With A Purpose
2023-10-20 18:00 - 21:00 | KOSA Event Center, 1561 1/2 Chandlee Ave., Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
Mark your calendars because we have a date set for our Christmas With a Purpose event. This year we are at a new location and we’re doing a Friday evening VIP event from 6:00-9:00 Pm. There will be tons of vendors and door prizes galore. Adventure Is Out There Photography will be with us once again taking photos with the Jolly Man himself Santa. To enter it’s one canned good or one new toy. This event is always spectacular so we hope to see you there.
