Tuesday, July 19th, 8:30 a.m.: Join us at Trustco Bank for our first-ever Morning Networking Event

Quick Hits

1. Chamber-Backed Cresswind, Kolter Homes Neighborhoods Approved: The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber fought in support of our member, Kolter Homes, and their development on Old Kings Road (South of SR 100), which includes the nationally-recognized, award winning Cresswind brand. The Chamber was the only supporter in the room and the project was approved by a 3-1 vote. Watch the Chamber in action, here.  
2. PC Councilmember Branquinho Walks Out of Meeting: In Major League Baseball, a “walk off” is home run that ends the game. At this morning’s Palm Coast City Council workshop, it’s an adjective to describe City Councilman Eddie Branquinho’s actions. The full story, here. 
3. Junior Chamber, Waste Pro to  Clean Up FPC on 7-23 @ 8 a.m.: The Junior Chamber, a 501(c)3 non-profit educational initiative from the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce, is partnering with Waste Pro to clean up the roadway along the Flagler Palm Coast (FPC) High School campus on Saturday, July 23, 2022, beginning at 8 a.m. Volunteers welcome; more here. 
4. Chamber Members Donate Thousands to WNZF Food-A-Thon: Chamber Board Member David Ayres of Flagler Broadcasting went above and beyond to help our community last week. Chamber members responded by donating tens of thousands to WNZF's Food-A-Thon.
5. ICYMI: Chamber Urges Improved Cell Reception in Palm Coast: At last week's Palm Coast City Council meeting, the Chamber urged for improved cell phone reception in our region. Watch the video here. 

Chamber of Commerce Advocates for Members

The Chamber has been very active advocating for our members, solving problems and creating connections in our community. This is the latest example of our advocacy efforts, in addition to many others not mentioned. 

GIVING BACK: Junior Chamber, Waste Pro

Partner on FPC H.S. Cleanup

The Junior Chamber, a 501(c)3 non-profit educational initiative from the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce, is partnering with Waste Pro to clean up the roadway along the Flagler Palm Coast (FPC) High School campus on Saturday, July 23, 2022, beginning at 8 a.m.

The Junior Chamber was created to directly support local high school students preparing for post-graduation life.

Interested in volunteering?

Email [email protected]. Please note, students participating in this cleanup can receive credit toward community service hours. 

WNZF Food-A-Thon Raises $125,000 for Local Food Bank

David Ayres, Chamber Board Member and President of Flagler Broadcasting, pushed hard to create a community fundraiser that benefits Grace Community Food Pantry. On Friday of last week, the effort led to $125,000 in cash donations, a good portion of which was donated by Chamber members. 

A special THANK YOU to David Ayres for making the effort to help all of us improve local lives of those in need.