Bay County Chamber of Commerce

IAC Sporting Clay Tournament
2023-09-29 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Shooting Range, 10900 Steel Field Rd., Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413, United States
Industry Appreciation Celebration Sporting Clay Tournament

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Unity of Panama City Grand Opening
2023-09-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Unity of Panama City, 309 W. 5th St., Ste B/C, Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States

Education Encore
2023-09-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. Hwy. 98, Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
Education Encore is offered by Continuing Education at Gulf Coast State College and provides non-credit enrichment education classes on a variety of topics for active and senior adults. The learning environment is fun and stress-free while offering diversity, insight, and wisdom.

FSU Coastal & Marine Laboratory 2023 Fall Lecture Series
2023-09-21 19:00 - 20:00 | FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory, 3618 Coastal Highway 98, St. Teresa, Florida, 32358, United States
After a summer hiatus, we are back with our lecture series! Join us on September 21st and October 12th!

While we encourage in-person attendance, this lecture will also be available to be viewed virtually!

Please use this link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/94874680953Contact Jared Fuqua at jfuqua@fsu.edu with any questions.

Lynn Haven Fall Concert Series
2023-09-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Sharon Sheffield Park, 901 Ohio Ave., Lynn Haven, Florida, 32444, United States
This six-week long series brings families together for a good time, live music, and delicious treats offered by local food trucks. This is an opportunity to support your community and highlight your business!

Heavy Metal Tours - Central Moloney
2023-09-20 13:30 - 15:00
Learn more about the industries available in the community by joining us on one of our Heavy Metal Tours! Please click here to register.

Heavy Metal Tour - Chevron
2023-09-20 09:30 - 11:00
Learn more about the many industries that our community has to offer on one of our Heavy Metal Tours!

Please click here to register.

Industry After Hours
2023-09-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Coca-Cola Bottling Company, 2825 Forester Trail, Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
The Industry Appreciation Celebration continues with Industry After Hours, a “spin-off” of our monthly Business After Hours event. Come out and connect with other Chamber members while enjoying free food, spirits, door prizes and more at a great evening social.

IAC After Hours will take place at Coca-Cola Bottling Company United on September 19, 2023, located at 2825 Forester Trail, Panama City, FL 32405 from 4-6 p.m.

For more information on Industry Appreciation Celebration or to serve on the Task Force, please contact Elizabeth Smith at 850.215.3779 or Elizabeth@baychamberfl.com.

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Starting a Business” – Crestview
2023-09-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce, 1447 Commerce Dr., Crestview, FL, 32539
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. 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: Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce, 1447 Commerce Dr, Crestview, 32539. Fee: $50. To register, visit our website at www.sbdc.uwf.edu and click on “Training & Events”. Presented by John Emsing, Assistant Director, Florida SBDC at UWF. Sponsored by Cadence Bank and Wells Fargo.

Golf FORE Education
2023-09-16 08:00 - 14:00
Join us for our Annual Golf FORE Education Tournament at Panama Country Club. All proceeds benefit the programs of the Bay Education Foundation. Your support truly changes lives. Thank you for your commitment to our students, teachers and employees of Bay District Schools.

IAC Awards Breakfast
2023-09-15 08:00 - 09:30 | FSU PC, 4750 Collegiate Dr., Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
Industry Appreciation Celebration Breakfast

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Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Recruit the Best! - Recruitment Strategy for Leaders and Hiring Managers” Online Webinar
2023-09-12 09:00 - 10:15 | Online
Join us for “Recruit the Best! – Recruitment Strategy for Leaders and Hiring Managers” when we will discuss recruitment in practical terms. Recruiting is a vital business function that can be improved easily! Leaders and hiring managers often throw out job ads as afterthoughts-never putting meaningful thought into their needs and the future of their business. When properly planned and orchestrated, recruiting can save time and ensure strong business outcomes. The objectives of this training are to provide useful tools and education on the following: Employer Branding; The Role of Workforce Planning; How to Prepare Strong Job Descriptions and Ads; Screening and Interviewing; The Selection and onboarding Process; measuring Recruitment Success. You will walk away with a better understanding of the value of a recruiting plan, its purpose, and how to fundamentally improve your business’s compliance, culture, and results! No fee. To register, visit sbdc.uwf.edu and open “Training & Events”. Speaker: Philip Carillo, MBA, SHRM-CP, is the Director of HR Services for empact hr, a division of Crescent. Sponsored Cadence Bank and Wells Fargo.

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Starting a Restaurant or Food Truck”
2023-09-11 09:00 - 12:00 | UWF, 11000 University Pkwy, Bldg 76a, Room 102, Pensacola, FL, 32514, United States
If you’re considering starting a food service business, our workshop “Starting a Restaurant or Food Truck” is for you! Whether a restaurant, food truck, catering, or coffee shop, this course will provide the basic guidelines for starting your business. We will provide:
– Aspects for a complete business plan
– Understanding of licensing and permitting
– Board of Health guidelines including
– Sources of funding and considerations for financing
– General pre-opening timelines
and many other considerations as you prepare to launch your business!
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. He has held leadership positions in both corporate and independent hospitality organizations. For the majority of the past decade, he has devoted his time to assisting independent restaurateurs to develop, launch, and expand new and existing lodging, food and beverage, and entertainment concepts throughout the region. Sponsored by Cadence Bank and Wells Fargo.

FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory Presents Evening at the Edge of the Sea 2023
2023-09-09 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-08-12 17:30 - 19:30 | FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory, 3618 Coastal Highway 98, St. Teresa, Florida, 32358, United States
Learn about the wondrous sea life along our pristine shores and shallows. The evening kicks off with a brief overview of local ecology followed by a walk along the exposed tidal flats to see an array of fascinating creatures.

https://marinelab.fsu.edu/outreach_education/nature-workshops/exploring-nature-coastal-nature-workshops/evening-at-the-edge-of-the-sea/

Krewe of St. Andrews Fall Festival 2023
2023-09-08 17:00 - 22:00 | St. Andrews, Beck Avenue, Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
Join us for The Krewe of St. Andrews Fall Festival 2023! Live music, food trucks, and more!

Lynn Haven Announces Grand Opening of Rails to Trails
2023-09-08 10:00 - 11:00
The City of Lynn Haven is excited to announce the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony date for the Rails-to-Trails project will be September 8, 2023, at 10 AM. Due to limited parking at the event site, parking and shuttle services will be available at Palo Alto Church of Christ at 3119 U.S. 231, Panama City, FL 32405 from 9 AM-11:30 AM.

Along with the ribbon cutting, a trailhead dedication ceremony will be held to honor and name the second trailhead after Ray Wishart, a longtime Lynn Haven resident and Mosley High School teacher who was a frequent cyclist was struck by a semi-truck in 2016 that ended his life. The first trailhead was named after Frances Wittkopf, a former city commissioner in 2019.

In collaboration with FDOT’s Sun Trail Program and local non-profit Friends of Bay County Trails, the city created a multi-use public trail that extends a 12-foot-wide asphalt path over three miles along the old railroad tracks from SR-390 and Georgia Avenue to U.S. Highway 231. Rails- to-Trails will provide pedestrians and non-motorized transportation (omitting electric wheelchairs), including, but not limited to, bicycles, roller skates, scooters, and running shoes. The path includes amenities such as benches, multi-station fountains, bicycle repair stations, and lighting poles. The trail operates seven days a week from dawn to dusk.

This project ties into the statewide, shared use, nonmotorized SUN Trails Program which aims to connect trails across Florida. To fulfill the sizeable vision for the Lynn Haven Rails-to-Trails project, its construction was carried out in two phases. First, in 2015, the city secured a grant of $268,000 for the project’s first phase. It funded the preliminary engineering and design of the trail and was approved for phase two in 2018. The second phase included an FDOT grant of $4.3 million to complete the project’s construction.

In 2017, the torch was passed to Vickie Gainer, then the grant manager of the project and to see the first phase to completion. “It has been a long time coming for city and resident of Lynn Haven,” stated City Manager Vickie Gainer. “The support and involvement from former commissioners, FDOT, city staff, engineers and most of all our resident’s involvement has helped make the long-awaited Rails to Trails project come to fruition.”

For any questions on the Rails to Trails Grand Opening, please contact the Marketing & Communications Department at communications@cityoflynnhaven.com.

MEDIA CONTACTSVickie Gainer, Lynn Haven City ManagerPhone: (850) 248-0612Email: vgainer@cityoflynnhaven.comBen Janke, Director of Economic Development and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)Phone: (850) 248-0701Email: bjanke@cityoflynnhaven.com

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Sources of Funding for Small Business”
2023-09-07 11:30 - 13:00 | Destin-Chamber, 4484 Legendary DrSte A, Destin, FL, 32541, United States
This workshop is for you if you’re considering starting a business or are currently in business and want to see what funding options are available. Join us on September 7 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for “Sources of Funding for Small Business”. Topics include guidance on what financial institutions consider when assessing a loan application, what tasks you need to complete before going to a bank to obtain funding, and the ins and outs of SBA loans. Lunch provided by Trustmark Bank. Location: Destin Chamber of Commerce, 4484 Legendary Dr, Ste A, Destin, FL 32541. No fee. To register, visit sbdc.uwf.edu and open “Training & Events”. Presented by Terry Mauer, Associate Director, Florida SBDC at UWF. Sponsored by Trustmark Bank, Cadence Bank and Wells Fargo.

Bay Education Foundation/Take Stock In Children Mentor Orientation
2023-09-05 18:00 - 19:00
Change a life over lunch! The Bay Education Foundation will be hosting a Take Stock in Children Mentor Orientation with two convenient times and locations (TBD). Please join us for more information on investing in our Bay students. Save the date!

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Dale Carnegie Workshop: Keeping Them Captivated
2023-08-31 09:30 - 12:00 | Bay County Chamber of Commerce, 235 W. 5th Street, Panama CIty, Florida, 32401, United States
Keeping Them Captivated: Story Telling For Business

To register for this event, click HERE.

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

Change Makers - BYP Luncheon
2023-08-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Bay County Chamber of Commerce, 235 W. 5th Street, Panama CIty, Florida, 32401, United States
Join us for the third part of our four-part series: Change Makers. Jennifer Vigil, CEO of Destination Panama City, will be sharing her journey to becoming a Change Maker and how she continues to make positive changes in both her life and in the community.

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

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

The deadline to RSVP is Friday, August 25.

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

A special thank you to People’s First Insurance Services for sponsoring the event.

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Lunch & Learn: Buying, Selling (or Franchising) a Business”
2023-08-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Beachworx, 34990 Emerald Coast Pkwy #300, Destin, FL, 32541, United States
Purchasing an existing business or franchise is a great way to explore entrepreneurship. Join us on August 23 for our Lunch & Learn: “Buying, Selling (or Franchising) a Business”. Learn how to properly select and purchase an existing business or franchise, how to prepare your business for sale, and strategies to properly value a business. Lunch provided compliments of Live Oak Bank. Location: Beachworx, 34990 Emerald Coast Pkwy #300, Destin, FL 32541. Speaker: Gerard Perillo, III BCA, CBI, MBA/JD, Team Managing Broker, EXP Commercial Brokerage Division; Business Certified Appraiser and owns BizBuySell Consulting, LLC; and co-founder of Today’s Val, LLC. No fee. To register, visit sbdc.uwf.edu and open “Training & Events”. Sponsored by Cadence Bank and Wells Fargo.

Business After Hours - VBA Design
2023-08-22 16:00 - 18:00 | VBA Design, 2424 Jenks Ave. Ste. B, Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
Join us for Business After Hours at VBA Design!

Ambassador Meeting
2023-08-22 15:30 - 17:00 | 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!

City of Lynn Haven Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2023-08-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Haney Technical College, 3016 Hwy. 77, Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
The City of Lynn Haven is excited to announce a ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of the new “Welcome to Lynn Haven” entrance signs on August 21st, at 10 AM in front of Haney Technical College, 3016 FL-77, Panama City, FL 32405.

The new entrance signs will replace the old signs on Highway 77 North near the Old Bailey Bridge and South near Haney Technical College.

For any questions on the ribbon-cutting ceremony, please contact the Marketing & Communications Department at communications@cityoflynnhaven.com, or visit www.CityofLynnHaven.com.

To read the full press release with all of the details, click here.

Campaign School & Community Leadership Training
2023-08-15 17:30 - 20:00
The Florida Institute for Political Leadership (FIPL) is pleased to announce our next virtual Campaign School & Community Leadership Training.

This 2-part online training school is scheduled for August 15 – 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ET) each day.

The online training school is highly recommended for candidates and anyone interested in running for local or state office, serving their community, or managing campaigns. It is open to everyone, free to attend, and non-partisan. Participants are welcome to attend any or all days offered.

FIPL Campaign School & Leadership Trainings provide a comprehensive briefing on emerging local and state issues, teach attendees what local opportunities are available for appointed or elected positions, offer guidance on how to prepare to run for office, and provide training on how to run winning campaigns.

Presenters include state and local political experts, elected officials, university professors, and community leaders.

Register online: www.FIPL.org/Register

Please join us and feel free to share this information with your contacts. Get more information, find a schedule of upcoming schools, and nominate someone (or yourself) to run for office at www.FIPL.org.

Charlie James Smith Gymnasium Grand Re-Opening
2023-08-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Lynn Haven Sports Complex, 2201 Recreation Dr., Lynn Haven, Florida, 32444, United States
The City of Lynn Haven is proud to announce that a Re-Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the Charlie James Smith Gymnasium at the Lynn Haven Sports Complex will be Tuesday, August 15, at 4:00 PM, located at 2201 Recreation Drive, Lynn Haven, FL.

After being destroyed nearly five years ago by Category 5 Hurricane Michael, the Lynn Haven Sports Complex is reopening its state-of-the-art gymnasium with a newly refreshed look and brand-new equipment. The community is invited to help celebrate this important milestone with the City of Lynn Haven.

This event will introduce the remodeled gymnasium, which includes two indoor basketball, pickleball, and volleyball courts, an indoor concession stand, an outdoor fenced playground, and brand-new scoreboards. In addition, the ribbon-cutting ceremony will commemorate the grand opening of Lynn Haven’s first-ever Boys & Girls Club.

A ribbon cutting and plaque presentation with the Bay County Chamber of Commerce will commence the ceremony, along with opening remarks from city officials and special guests.

Following the ceremony, attendees can explore the new facility and enjoy light refreshments catered by Sonny’s BBQ in Lynn Haven and Coca-Cola.

As the city prepares to welcome the community back to the Charlie James Smith Gymnasium, City Manager Vickie Gainer states, “We are so excited to rejoice in this important milestone as the city continues to rebuild from Hurricane Michael. This is only the beginning of a long-awaited journey, and we hope everyone can come out and celebrate with us.”

For more information or updates on the re-grand opening celebration, please contact the Marketing & Communications Department at communications@cityoflynnhaven.com

MEDIA CONTACTS

Vickie Gainer, City Manager

Email: vgainer@cityoflynnhaven.com

Phone: (850) 625-0897

Justin Ward, Sports and Recreation Director

Email: jward@cityoflynnhaven.com

Phone: (850) 265-2121 ext. 2112

ALL BBC Groups Networking Lunch
2023-08-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Holiday Inn PC, 2001 MLK Blvd., Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
Bringing all BBC groups together with guest speaker Chas Higgins of FrameShaping, LLC.

Panama City Ballet Nutcracker Auditions
2023-08-13 12:00 - 18:00 | Tonie’s Dance Shop, 2342 Stanford Rd., Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
For more information, go to https://www.panamacityballet.com/performances

1st Annual Navy Ball Golf Tournament
2023-08-12 00:00 - 23:59 | Bay Point Golf Club, 4701 Bay Point Rd., Panama City Beach, Florida, 32408, United States
Navy League golf Tournament hosted by the 2023 Navy Ball Committee at Bay Point Golf Club
Date: 12th August 2023
Time: 0800 Registration 0900 Shotgun start
Location: Bay Point Golf Club 4701 Bay Point Dr. Panama City FL 23408
Entry Fee: $100 Per person (singles welcome-will be paired at tournament)
$400 Per 4-person team
*Open to Military, Retired, and Civilian Patriots*
POC: Seth Hansen 850-775-8967 sodaknd@gmail.com
Pat Foreman 904-316-5333 pcforeman08@outlook.com
