Bay County Chamber of Commerce

Encompass Health Trunk-or-Treat
2024-10-25 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Encompass Health, 1847 Florida Ave., Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
Please come out to Encompass Health of Panama City for our second annual TRUNK-OR-TREAT on October 25th, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30pm. This event is open to the public! We will have candy, games and lots of family fun activities. We look forward to seeing you then!

Play for the Bay Benefit Golf Tournament
2024-10-25 10:00 - 17:00 | St. James Bay Golf Resort, 151 Laughing Gull Lane, Carrabelle, Florida, 32322, United States

Sunset Village Community Blood Drive – Open to Public
2024-10-24 14:00 - 19:00 | Florida
Sunset Village Community is doing our part for the blood shortage due to recent storms and events. Each donor will receive a $20e gift card, a glow in the dark Halloween shirt and get a complimentary wellness checkup including: blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count, and cholesterol screening.

First Responders Appreciation Luncheon
2024-10-24 11:00 - 13:00 | FSU PC, 4750 Collegiate Dr., Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
The 2024 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. Stay tuned for more details!

Starting a Business
2024-10-24 09:00 - 12:00 | TechFarms, 7543 Holley Cir, Panama City Beach, 32408
So you’ve got that business idea. You may not know the first steps, or you may want some guidance on if you’re taking the right steps. Let’s work with the ideas that have been forming in your head and see if we can make them into a tangible, feasible small business. In this three-hour workshop, we’ll take a deep dive into the following aspects of setting up a successful business:

Is there a need for your product or service?
Can you make money at it?
Are you the right person to bring this to market?
Is this business compatible with your personal goals?
What rules, laws, and licensing apply to your business?
What are funding options for your business?
What about marketing strategies, legal structures, and taxation?
What are your available resources?
Also, after attending this workshop you’ll have access to a Florida SBDC Business Consultant to assist you at no cost as you create your business plan and move toward your goals!

Business After Hours & Tailgate Party
2024-10-23 17:00 - 20:00 | ERA Neubauer Real Estate, 3434 Hwy. 77, Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
October Football Tailgate & Business After Hours sponsored by Capital City Bank, Diamond Title Inc, ERA Neubauer Real Estate, and Capital City Home Loans. They are hosting a Football Tailgate-themed event with an opportunity to network, and connect with other members and invited guests while enjoying free food, spirits, live music entertainment, and a chance to win prizes! This event is free to Chamber members and invited guests. For more information, please contact Tamara Barnes, VP of Membership at tamara@baychamberfl.com or direct line 850.215.3791

Thunder Beach
2024-10-23 08:00 - 2024-10-27 22:00 | Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
https://thunderbeachproductions.com/events/schedule

Bay Point Witches Ride
2024-10-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Point South Marina Bay Point, 3824 Hatteras Ln, Panama City Beach, Florida, 32408, United States

GCSC VPA Presents: California Suite
2024-10-18 19:30 - 21:30 | GCSC Amelia Center Theatre, 5230 W. Hwy. 98, Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
Travel back to the 1970s as GCSC Visual and Performing Arts presents, ‘California Suite’ by Neil Simon. Set in the same suite of the Beverly Hills Hotel, couples from New York, Philadelphia, London and Chicago all check in for their stay, and their resulting relationship issues are cloaked in comedy.

‘California Suite’ premiered on stage in 1976 and was adapted into a feature film in 1978. Contains adult language and situations not suitable for children. Seating is limited, so book in advance.

The show will run October 18-20 and 25-27

Showtimes: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm

(Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show)

Presented in the Amelia Center Theatre Lab

Tickets and information: www.gulfcoast.edu/arts

For more information, contact Vincent Pellegrino at vpelligri@gulfcoast.edu or 850.769.1551, ext. 2888.

GCSC VPA Presents: Dad Jokes: Lessons From My Father
2024-10-18 17:00 - 19:00 | GCSC Amelia Center Theatre, 5230 W. Hwy. 98, Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
View the lessons that GCSC Adjunct Professor, Tim Gagnon learned from his father through a VPA-hosted art gallery, October 18 – November 8, 2024. There will be an opening reception on October 18, 2024, 5:00 – 7:00 pm, where Tim will give a gallery talk. View gallery availability times at www.gulfcoast.edu/arts

Avicenna Free Clinic Resource Fair
2024-10-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Avicenna Free Clinic, 1838 Frankford Avenue, Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
Avicenna Free Clinic is excited to invite you to participate as a vendor at our upcoming resource fair at our office, October 18th 1pm to 5pm, 1838 Frankford Ave. P.C. FL 32405. Each agency is required to provide your table. We encourage you to share this event so various resources available can be shared within our community.

EMAIL QUESTIONS TO NANCYWITHAVICENNA@YMAIL.COM OR CALL VIVIAN MOHAMED (850) 319-7466

Shooting for Great Futures
2024-10-18 07:30 - 17:00 | Bay County Shooting Range, 10900 Steel Field Rd., Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413, United States
Clay shooting Tournament to benefit The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bay County

A Roadmap to Small Business Funding
2024-10-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
Join us for “A Roadmap to Small Business Funding” and take the first step towards securing the financial foundation your business needs to thrive. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your journey, this workshop provides actionable insights that will propel your business towards success. Don’t miss this opportunity to map out your path to small business funding excellence!

Featured Speakers:

Kelly Massey, Florida SBDC at UWF

Marsha Asbury-Turner, First Capital Finance & Florida First Capital Finance Corporation

Lyndsey Blanks, Hancock Whitney

Hurricane Milton Relief Supplies Drive!
2024-10-17 06:00 - 17:00 | Florida
LYNN HAVEN WALMART

Sunset Social
2024-10-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Residences at SweetBay, 3100 SweetBay Ave., Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
Join us for the exclusive Sunset Social at the stunning Residences at SweetBay! We are excited to gather in this beautiful setting for an evening of connection and celebration. A special thanks to our incredible sponsors, FrameShaping LLC and the Clemons Company, for making this event possible. Their support helps us create unforgettable moments in the heart of our community. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network and relax as the sun sets over SweetBay!

Holiday Jingle & Mingle
2024-10-15 16:00 - 19:00 | Hyatt Place PCB, 15727 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413, United States
It is a great opportunity to network with local businesses and view the meeting and event spaces available to book. Whether you’re in need of a venue to host your company’s holiday party or need a space for training and meetings, our gulf-front event venue is the ideal backdrop for any occasion. We’ll feature holiday-themed light bites and cocktails throughout the hotel for you to enjoy. ????

We will have three designated timeslots for the expo, though you are not constricted to your selected time. The following timeslots are available:

4:00 PM-5:00 PM

5:00 PM-6:00 PM

6:00 PM-7:00 PM

RSVPs are preferred but not required. Please RSVP with your preferred timeslot to katie.griffitts@hyatt.com by Monday, September 23 at 5:00 PM.

Bay Chamber Connect Group 3 Lunch Meeting
2024-10-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Gary’s Oyster Shack, 1320 N. Tyndall Pkwy., Panama City, Florida, 32404, United States
Bay Chamber Connect Groups offer a unique opportunity for Chamber members to build relationships, share referrals, and grow their businesses together.

Ready to expand your network? Click here to learn more!

Panama City Symphony Presents: Nightmare on the Bay: Mischief at the Masquerade Ball
2024-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Barbara W. Nelson Fine Arts Center, 1200 Harrison Ave., Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
It’s a lavish masquerade ball, and a full orchestra is set to perform – but the MAESTRO IS MISSING! Join us for a fantastic evening of mischief, deception, and music. Experience unexpected twists and turns and a daring escape for a stunning conclusion you won’t want to miss.

https://panamacitysymphony.org/product/mischief-at-the-masquerade-ball

Suicide Awareness Summit
2024-10-11 08:30 - 13:30 | FSU PC, 4750 Collegiate Dr., Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
Join us for our annual Suicide Awareness Summit at FSU Panama City in the St. Joe Lecture Hall inside the Holley Academic Building. This is a free event open to the community that will discuss issues and solutions surrounding mental health and suicide.

This year’s summit theme is “Hope in Suicide Prevention: Where Do We Find It?” The keynote speaker is Dr. Scott Poland, Director of the Suicide and Violence Prevention Office, Nova Southeastern University.

Evidence-based training will be provided to participants. This is an in-person event. Two Continuing Education (CE) credits are available at no charge for licensed mental health professionals who attend the full event in person, thanks to the generous contributions of the sponsors of this year’s annual Suicide Awareness Summit. 2.0 CEUs provided through GCSC, an approved provider (50-833) of contact hours (2) for LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, CMSW, RN, APRN, LPN.

The event will be livestreamed on YouTube on the Florida State University Panama City channel, accessible here: 2024 FSU Suicide Summit – YouTube. CEs are not available for anyone watching the event on livestream during or after the summit.

Sporting Clay Tournament
2024-10-11 08:00 | Bay County Shooting Range, 10900 Steel Field Rd., Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413, United States
Challenge your colleagues in a friendly, competitive sporting clay tournament. This event is a great opportunity to step out of the office and into the great outdoors on a challenging sporting clay course. Pre-registration is required. For more information contact Patrick Chapin at Patrick@baychamberfl.com

FSU Coastal & Marine Laboratory Lecture Series
2024-10-10 19:00 - 20:00 | FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory, 3618 Coastal Highway 98, St. Teresa, Florida, 32358, United States

Pirates of the High Seas Kick-Off Party
2024-10-10 18:00 - 21:30 | KODY Event Center, 7550 Holley Wood Rd., Panama City, Florida, 32408, United States
Come and join the Krewe of Dominique Youx at our Pirates of the High Seas Festival Kick-off and Deck Dedication Party.

This will be an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, great food, OPEN BAR and a great time with friends. Plenty of parking available and free shuttle service will be provided.

Menu includes: Prime Rib Sliders, Friend Jumbo Shrimp and Whitefish, Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Fried Chicken Fingers, Tossed Garden Salad, Dips, Fruit Trays and much more!!

When: October 10th, from 6:00 – 9:30 pm.

Cost – $129 per person

Proceeds to benefit:

Anchorage Children’s Home, Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center, and Toys For Kids

When Banks Say "No"
2024-10-09 14:00 - 15:15 | Online
It’s tough for small businesses to get funding. In fact, 75-80% of small business loan requests are denied by banks. So, what’s a small business owner to do when the bank says no? Find alternative funding sources! “When Banks Say No” provides an overview of alternative funding options for small business owners who need money to start, support, or grow their businesses.

Takeaways you’ll receive from this webinar:

1. Hope! A “no” from the bank is not the end of the road. There are many options available for nearly any business situation.

2. Understanding! We’ll explain many funding options that banks just don’t offer. One might be just what you need.

3. Direction! When you identify one or two loan options that work for you, you can take the steps towards acquiring that money to start, support, or grow your business.

Bay Chamber Connect Group 1 Lunch Meeting
2024-10-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Sonny’s BBQ, 2240 S. Hwy. 77, Lynn Haven, FL, 32444, United States

GCSC's Faculty & Friends Recital
2024-10-06 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, October 6, 2024

Time: 2:30 p.m. CST

Location: Amelia Tapper Center on the GCSC Panama City Campus

For additional information, please contact Visual & Performing Arts at (850) 872-3886 or visit www.gulfcoast.edu/arts.

Krewe of St. Andrews Halloween Party
2024-10-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Krewe of St. Andrews, 1561 Chandlee Avenue, Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States

Musically Up Close
2024-10-04 14:30 - 15:30 | City Hall Downtown Panama City, 501 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
Musically Up Close presented by Parks, Culture and Recreation and the Panama City Symphony. A captivating blend of classical and contemporary compositions performed by the talented musicians of the Panama City Symphony and special guests.

Sponsored by Parks, Culture and Recreation.

All concerts held at the City Hall Rotunda, 501 Harrison Ave., Panama City, FL 32401

First Friday
2024-10-04 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!

Program: Infrastructure Surtax

Commercial Real Estate: Essential Strategies for Small Business Success
2024-10-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Unlock the potential of commercial real estate to elevate your small business! This comprehensive workshop is designed specifically for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to navigate the complexities of the commercial real estate market with confidence.

Join us for an engaging session where we’ll cover:

Understanding Commercial Real Estate vs. Residential: Discover the fundamental differences and why they matter for your business.
Defining Your Needs: Learn how to assess and articulate your unique business requirements to find the perfect commercial space.
Navigating the Transaction Process: Gain insights into the essential steps for buying, leasing, and investing in commercial properties, including best practices and common pitfalls to avoid.
Financing Fundamentals: Prepare yourself with the knowledge needed for successful commercial real estate financing, from understanding loan options to preparing necessary documentation.
Whether you’re looking to lease your first office space or expand your existing footprint, this event will provide you with actionable strategies and valuable resources to make informed decisions and achieve your business goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with an industry expert and fellow entrepreneurs.

Join us and take the next step towards your small business success in the world of commercial real estate.

2nd Annual Health & Lifestyle Fair
2024-10-02 11:00 - 18:00 | FSU PC, 4750 Collegiate Dr., Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
Free Coffee, prizes & giveaways, food trucks, and over 80 vendors!
