Start your year off strong by fostering new relationships at the first Business After Hours event of 2023. Join us at The Gallery at Port Orange tomorrow evening for food, drinks, and building your social network. Learn more and register to attend in the Business Development & Community Awareness section.
Hear from Latoya Carey, Jonny Magill and Pam Cooper on photography and branding for your business. This is the first installment of the new BRIDGEx event series. Light refreshments will be provided. Learn more and register to attend in the Workforce & Innovation section.
The featured presentation for this year’s event will be a Fireside Chat with Senator Ben Sasse, incoming President of the University of Florida. Dr. Sasse will share with us some insight into world affairs and the impact that the University of Florida plans to have on the entire sunshine state. The conversation will be facilitated by Florida Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunez. Learn more and register to attend in the Organizational Excellence & Fiscal Growth section.
Volusia Days is the leading opportunity for an inside look at the operations at our state capitol. Join other members of the community and the Daytona Regional Chamber for two days of tours and personal meetings with the decision makers for our area. Learn more and register in the Advocacy & Economic Prosperity section.
You can also access The Edge, and all the great information shared here, in your member portal!
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Welcome New Daytona Regional Chamber Members |
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An investment in Daytona Regional Chamber membership is an investment in a stronger community.
Take a moment to welcome these new members and thank them for joining the cause.
There are great things on the horizon thanks to the collective efforts of our business community.
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The Gallery at Port Orange Hosts January Business After Hours |
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Come enjoy a relaxed networking experience by joining us for the first Business After Hours event for 2023. Let’s get together and make connections that’ll enhance our personal and professional circles of influence.
This month’s host are our member and friends at The Gallery at Port Orange. The Gallery at Port Orange is the newest premier senior living community in the heart of Port Orange, nestled away in a beautiful, peaceful settintomorrow, Tuesday, January 17, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
This event is open to both Members and Non-Members. Chamber Members can still register at the rate of $15. Non-Members can register at any time at the rate of $35, regardless of registration date.
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Advance Auto Parts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
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Join your chamber Ambassadors as we celebrate Daytona Regional Chamber member Advance Auto Parts for their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, January 18 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.. Ribbon cutting events are free and open to the public.
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. Advance operates stores and Worldpac branches in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also serves independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean Islands.
This Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 2220 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114.
The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce offers a Ribbon Cutting Marketing Package. Ribbon Cuttings can be used to celebrate a new location or the opening of a new business. Contact us to get your ribbon cutting on the chamber calendar.
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Cornerstone Chiropractic and Wellness Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
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Join your chamber Ambassadors as we celebrate Daytona Regional Chamber member Cornerstone Chiropractic and Wellness for their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, January 20 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.. Ribbon cutting events are free and open to the public.
At Cornerstone Chiropractic and Wellness, they focus on delivering the highest quality of patient care in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. They understand that no two people or injuries are the same, which is why they create a custom-made treatment plan for each one of their patients. No matter what you need, they are there to help you every step of the way.
This Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 1414 W. Granada Blvd., Suite 2, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.
The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce offers a Ribbon Cutting Marketing Package. Ribbon Cuttings can be used to celebrate a new location or the opening of a new business. Contact us to get your ribbon cutting on the chamber calendar.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AWARENESS |
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Business After Hours at The Gallery at Port Orange
Tuesday, January 17th - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Gallery at Port Orange (6241 S Williamson Blvd., Port Orange)
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BRIDGEx: New Year, New Image |
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BRIDGEx events are trainings, meetings, seminars, or panels that cover a wide range of topics curated for the small business community. Deliverables will include, but are not limited to Brand, ROI, Innovation, Diversity, Goals, and Entrepreneurship.
The BRIDGEx event on Wednesday, January 25 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. will feature a discussion around your business and personal brand. Hear from photographers within the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce on the importance of maintaining your brand image and why this is paramount to building credibility and loyalty among potential and current customers. Having professional headshots shows professionalism and personality and should be considered not only for you, but for your staff as well.
This event will feature a panel and be an interactive session featuring ideas for your business and how to start off the new year with your best image forward.
Registration is complimentary for Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce members.
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Latoya Carey
Kenneth Grant Inzpirations
Kenneth Grant Inzpirations is a skilled Photography and Design Studio that is passionate about capturing incredible imagery. Husband and wife duo, Latoya and James are equally as passionate about incorporating simplicity, versatility, and most of all, creativity. Over the years, they have not only improved their technique but developed their own personal style.
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Jonny Magill
Jonny Nomad Media, LLC
Jonny Nomad Media, LLC specializes in photography, videography and drone (aerial) services - on the ground or in the sky! as he says. Serving in Volusia and Flagler counties, Jonny has a passion for community and capturing the beauty and excitement in the everyday moments.
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Pamela Cooper
Cooper Photography
Pam is an award-winning wedding, family and commercial photographer. She has studied at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC, where some of her documentary work is stored in their permanent archives. Her areas of expertise include weddings, family vacation beach photography, commercial head shots, maternity, infants, children and families, and high school senior photos.
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Join in the conversation as community and business members discuss ways of attracting and retaining talent.
In today’s ever changing labor market the need to come together to hear and share best practices is more important now more than ever.
Registration is complimentary, but seats are limited. Being held on February 10th, don't miss your chance to be included in these important conversations.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - WORKFORCE & INNOVATION |
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BRIDGEx - New Year, New Image
Wednesday, January 25th - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce (126 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Beach)
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103rd Annual Dinner Meeting Slated for February |
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Be sure to mark your calendar for the biggest business event of the year, the 103rd Annual Meeting presented by Halifax Health, scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort. This is the place to see and be seen!
Event programming will feature the incoming President of the University of Florida, Senator Ben Sasse, who will be interviewed in a "fireside chat" format by our illustrious Lieutenant Governor, Jeanette Nunez. Attendees will gain insight into world affairs and the impact that the University of Florida plans to have on the entire sunshine state.
Following the presentation, we will be awarding our recipients:
J. Hyatt Brown Enterprise Award recipient: Volusia County Emergency Management
Glenn Ritchey Leadership Award recipient: Randy Dye
Daytona Regional Chamber Members receive discounted admission of $150 per person. Non-Member admission is $200 per person. Registration will close Monday, February 6th at 11:59pm. Drink Wristbands are available for purchase at $75 per person, providing you access to Open Bar during the reception. For those without wristbands, cash bar will be available. Bars will be closed during the program.
Sponsorships are available now. Contact Ken Phelps, IOM, Vice President of Resource Development for more information on sponsoring this signature event.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & FISCAL GROWTH |
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103rd Annual Meeting
Tuesday, February 7 - 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort (100 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach)
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Volusia Days Takes on Tallahassee in 2023 |
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Have you ever wanted to see how the government works or watch the fast pace of a legislative session?
Volusia Days offers a unique experience that affords the Daytona Regional Chamber members and our community partners the to be part of the action.
Join the Daytona Regional Chamber on March 28th-29th in Tallahassee, FL and help us deliver our 2023 legislative priorities directly to the Volusia County Delegation during the 2023 session.
During our two-day trip to the Florida Capital, we will hear from important Florida Department Heads and our Volusia County Delegation. You will be able to ask hard questions and hobnob with some of the most influential people in our community and state. Please take advantage of this unique opportunity to represent your business, our community, and the Daytona Regional Chamber in Tallahassee.
Program cost is $100.00.
For more information or interest in sponsoring this event, please contact Shawn Richmond Director of Advocacy, at 386.255.7174.
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Florida Welcomes 280 New Bills to Start 2023 |
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As we rang in the New Year, we welcomed in more than new calendars; we welcomed in NEW LAWS!
During the Legislative Session and specials session(s) of 2022, Gov. DeSantis signed 280 bills into law, some of which became law as soon as they were signed, others took effect on July 1st, 2022, and the rest became law on January 1st.
Check out our latest blog for an overview of Florida's new laws.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - ADVOCACY & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY |
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Volusia Days
March 28th & March 29th
Tallahassee, Florida
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Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce | daytonachamber.com
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