The Week Ahead

Register for B.O.O.S.T. Your Business Training Today!

Would you like to B.O.O.S.T. Your Business? Get ready for the first session in this year's small business training series. Rich Wilson, Tilted Palm Media, will be presenting tools to help businesses maximize their success through customer management. Register now to secure a seat for the February 26 presentation sponsored by TD Bank.

Make sure to check out the Things to Know section below to mark your calendars and register for upcoming events in March and April.

Friday, February 28, is the start of the 84th Annual Bike Week! The Official Bike Week Welcome Center will be positioned at the far west of the Chamber parking lot. No parking spaces will be impacted in the Chamber lot but be prepared for a busy week. Member businesses are reminded to send visitors to the Official Bike Week Welcome Center for the local perspective on great places to go, fun things to do, or services they may need. Our Chamber Ambassadors and community volunteers are excited to share all of the wonderful things to do and see in our area!

As we wrap up February's Focus on Automotive & Transportation categories, we have two great submissions from members, Daytona Toyota and the Daytona International Airport. During the month of March, our focus will shift to nonprofits and volunteerism. Members in those categories can submit content to kelly@daytonachamber.com.

We wish you a productive and profitable final week of the month!

Daytona Regional Chamber Happenings

Connecting You with a Click or Two

Things to Do

B.O.O.S.T. Small Business Training Series: February 26

This session will take place February 26 from 8:00-9:30 a.m. Attendees will discover how to master a Customer Relations Management (CRM) system and learn how to automate and grow their business with ease. Don't miss this opportunity to learn the secrets to success!

If you have questions, contact Kelly Amy, Director of Member Engagement & Communications, at kelly@daytonachamber.com.

84th Annual Bike Week: February 28 - March 9

The Official Bike Week Welcome Center will operate at our new location at the west end of the Daytona Regional Chamber parking lot. Visitors will be greeted by Daytona Regional Chamber Ambassadors and community volunteers. The Official Pocket Guide (including the Treasure Hunt locations) & Official Bike Week Poster will be available from the Welcome Center during the following hours of operation:

February 28 – March 7, 2025: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
March 8, 2025: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Closed on March 9, 2025

The Welcome Center is the final stop in the AMSOIL Treasure Hunt for the limited-edition commemorative coin.

Things to Know

Eggs & Issues - State of the City: March 13

During this event, you’ll have the unique opportunity to hear directly from Mayor Derrick Henry about the city's priorities, ongoing initiatives, and plans for growth and develop.

For more information, please contact David Robinson, Director of Advocacy, at 386.255.7174 or david@daytonachamber.com.

2025 Volusia Days in Tallahassee: Register now!

Volusia Days, March 31 - April 1, 2025, offers a unique opportunity for Daytona Regional Chamber members and community partners to be part of the action. Join us in Tallahassee as we work together to deliver our 2025 legislative priorities. Secure your spot today! Click HERE to register.

For more information on hotel accommodations, please contact David Robinson, Director of Advocacy, at 386.255.7174 or david@daytonachamber.com.

2025 Business Links Golf Tournament: April 28

Mark your calendars for the 2025 Business Links Golf Tournament presented by Brown & Brown Insurance scheduled for Monday, April 28.

Interested in being a sponsor? Contact Ken Phelps, Vice President of Resource Development at ken@daytonachamber.com. Make your plans to join us! me

Warmest Welcome to Our Newest Members

Congratulations on Your Membership Investment

Representative Bill Partington

Advanced Business Solutions

Kimley-Horn and Associates

New Member Q & A

Q: How do I log in to my member portal?

A: Go to the Daytona Regional Chamber website at DaytonaChamber.com. Choose Member Portal across the top of the home page. Use the username and password that you received when you joined the Chamber to log in.

Q: What should I do if I can't find my username and password?

A: Contact Kelly Amy at kelly@daytonachamber.com. She will help you reset your username and password.

Picture This!

The Week in Pictures

Business After Hours at

The Napier

The Bike Week pins have arrived!

VCARD

February Focus: Automotive & Transportation

Member Spotlight: Daytona Toyota

By Kim Short, Daytona Toyota Marketing Ambassador

Daytona Beach International Airport: Happy Travel Starts Here

By Joanne Magley, Air Service, Marketing, Customer Experience for Daytona Beach Internationa Airport

Conveniently located just minutes from the world-famous Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach International Airport offers a seamless and efficient travel experience. With a commitment to exceptional customer service, the airport features modern facilities, a range of passenger amenities, and a selection of domestic flights.

DAB serves as a vital transportation hub for both leisure and business travelers. We are proud of our longstanding partnerships with our legacy carriers Delta Air Lines and American Airlines, which have provided service for 45 years and 16 years, respectively. Each airline provides multiple daily flights to their hubs in Atlanta and Charlotte—with connections to anywhere.

Avelo Airlines began service in June of 2023 with twice weekly service to/from New Haven, CT. The airline has since added twice weekly service to Hartford, CT, Wilmington, DE and starting April 3, Concord, NC. Breeze Airways started service in November of 2024 with twice weekly flights to Westchester, NY. In February, the airline added flights to Providence, RI; Hartford, CT; and Raleigh/Durham, NC.

What sets DAB apart from other airports is that at DAB, you’re a VIP! That’s because all our travelers receive the highest customer service from all areas of the airport—from the airline ticket counters, to the securing screening checkpoint. DAB is a small airport, handling more than 700,000 passengers a year. Business & leisure travelers alike know that flying DAB saves them time, in many cases several hours. It all starts with getting here. They spend less time driving here than to a larger airport that’s more than an hour away. Less time looking for a parking spot and then getting from parking to the terminal. Less time waiting in long screening lines –at DAB, the average wait time is less than 5 minutes. All of that adds up to MORE time to relax or for the business traveler, work, before your flight. If you are coming here on vacation, that vacation begins when you land, as you are just minutes from the beach, speedway and many other attractions. If you’re arriving from a vacation or business trip, you don’t have to worry about a long commute to get home—because you are home.

SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Resources to Bookmark

Grow Your Business Today

Coolest Thing Made in Florida Competition

The Coolest Thing Made in Florida is a bracket-style competition designed to spotlight the incredible products manufactured in the Sunshine State. This program aligns with the Florida Chamber’s goal of making Florida a Top 5 state in manufacturing by 2030.

Manufacturing fuels Florida’s economy, employing hundreds of thousands and driving innovation across industries like aerospace, healthcare, agriculture, and consumer goods.

This competition isn’t just about winning, it’s about recognizing the businesses that keep Florida’s economy strong. Join us in celebrating innovation, job creation, and the future of Florida manufacturing!

Nominations are open February 12 - May 31, 2025. Click HERE for more information and to submit a nomination.

Affiliates in Action

Get to Know our Community Partners

Volusia Young Professional Group

Level Up Your Professional Game During Lunch!

VYPG Members—take a break from the office and invest in YOU at our Resume & Headshot Workshop!

Pro Resume Tips from CareerSource experts

Professional Headshot by Lauren Lewis Media (Includes one (1) digital download with admission!

Lunch Included – because networking is better with food!

When:

Wednesday, March 12

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Where:

Brown & Brown Insurance, 300 N. Beach Street Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Only $25 for VYPG Members! $40 for future members.

Want more than one headshot? Additional images will be available for purchase directly from Lauren Lewis Media at the event!

Spots are limited—don't miss this chance to refresh your resume, update your headshot, and connect with fellow young professionals.

Volusia County Association for Responsible Development

We all have one goal in mind for our community and that is to create a place where future generations will want to live, work and play. We’ve heard this phrase many times before, but HOW DO WE ACHIEVE THIS? Make plans to attend a TED Talk-style format where the audience will be able to interact and ask questions freely. Click HERE for more information.

March 13, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Central Florida

Join us, March 26, for a community recognition event sponsored by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Central Florida. The Annual Healthcare Awards will spotlight outstanding professionals in the community. Nominations are being accepted. For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities and ticket purchase, go to HispanicChamberCFL.org.