The Week Ahead

Dear Members,

We know many of you are recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Milton. Our hope is that the impacts are minimal and that you can get back to business as quickly as possible. Our community is resilient and you, our members, are always committed to return to business safely and swiftly.

We will attempt to bring some normalcy to you by continuing with our events and programs in the coming weeks. Please note that Business After Hours will be taking place Tuesday, 10/15, at the Museum of Arts and Sciences. However, Lunch with Leaders has been postponed until Thursday,10/31.

You are more than welcome to come to our chamber building if you need a temporary spot to work. As of this morning, we are still without internet, but we believe this will be corrected soon. We can easily monitor our email, so feel free to drop an email to me directly, Nancy@DaytonaChamber.com.

We have posted and shared a variety of community resources on the Daytona Regional Chamber's social media sites, so make sure to check there and follow us to locate things that you might need to speed up your recovery. The online membership directory should be your first stop to locate goods and services. At times like these, we rely on each other to get back to normal as quickly as possible. "Members Serving Members" is more than just a tagline.

If you need anything, want to update us on the status of your business, or just need to hear a friendly voice, feel free to reach out. As always, our incredible staff is here to help.

Brighter days are ahead.

Respectfully,

Nancy P. Keefer, President & CEO

Daytona Regional Chamber Happenings

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Things to Do This Week

Business After Hours: MOAS: October 15

Join us at the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art for an engaging evening hosted by Boss Lady and the Daytona Regional Chamber! Experience the captivating "Audubon's Birds of Florida" exhibition, featuring original works by John James Audubon. The event will take place from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and registration is $15. Admission is $35 for future members regardless of registration date. Contact Nicole Bosley at nbosley@daytonachamber.com for more information.

Ribbon Cutting

Join Chamber Ambassadors as we celebrate the following business:

D1 Training - DeLand: October 17

Things to Know

Power of Inclusion: Building Inclusive Workplaces: October 24

Join us for a transformative exploration into the Power of Inclusion with Anthony Jones, Owner of RBD Consulting, in this engaging final session of the event series.

In today's diverse workplace landscape, understanding the intricacies of inclusion is paramount for fostering collaboration, innovation, and success. Led by Anthony Jones, a seasoned expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion, this series dives deep into key topics crucial for building inclusive workplaces. For more information, contact Ken Phelps at ken@daytonachamber.com.

Annual Awards Luncheon: October 29

Our fantastic award winners have been announced! It's time to buy your tickets for the Annual Awards Luncheon that is centered around celebrating the awardees. Individual tickets are available, as are sponsorships that include 6 or 8 tickets along with inclusion in the marketing of the event. Reach out to Kelly Amy at kelly@daytonachamber.com with any questions.

Lunch with Leaders: POSTPONED to October 31

The Lunch with Leaders event scheduled for October 10 has been postponed to October 31. This event features a presentation from Preston Root of The Root Company. If you don't know the history of the Root family, their famous glass bottle design, and how 6 generations of family entrepreneurs have impacted Daytona Beach and the nation, you are really in for an amazing and eye-opening lunchtime gathering. There are only a few spots available, so register today. Tickets are $45, which includes a lunch per registration. Contact Kelly Amy at kelly@daytonachamber.com for more information.

Things to Share

2024 Online Membership Directory, Fourth Edition

The fourth edition of the 2024 Online Membership Directory is now available on the Daytona Regional Chamber website. This edition captures all new members that have joined since July 1. Use this directory when you need goods and serves. We are a Chamber of members who support other members.

Voter's Guide

The Daytona Regional Chamber's General Election Voter's Guide contains information and endorsements on all of the candidates running for local, state and federal positions that represent our area. We hope that you find this guide helpful as you prepare to head to the ballot box in November. Direct questions to David Robinson at david@daytonachamber.com.

Spotlight: Marvin Samuels Memorial

Leadership Award

Chris Bowler, Daytona Beverages LLC

I am honored to be nominated by my peer group for the Marvin Samuels Memorial Leadership Award. Leadership Daytona & Class 25 had a profound impact on my life and my decisions to get involved in this great community. The past winners of this award have done so much to make our community a better place to live, work, and play and I look forward to continuing that tradition.

Make plans to celebrate our awesome award winners at the Annual Awards Luncheon held October 29 at the Hard Rock Hotel from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Individual tickets are $55 for members and $85 for non-members. Sponsorships and tables are available. For event questions, please contact Kelly Amy at kelly@daytonachamber.com or 386.229.5759.

Resources to Bookmark

Federal Disaster Assistance

Those who sustained losses from Hurricane Milton can apply for federal assistance. To apply, visit www.disasterassistance.gov, call 800-621-3362, or download the FEMA app.

Have this information ready when you apply:

Social security number
Address of damaged home/business/apartment
Description of damage
Information about insurance coverage
Telephone number
Mailing address
Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit

Affiliates in Action

Get to Know our Community Partners

Volusia County Association for Responsible Development

Join us for an evening of networking, collaboration, and engaging discussions focused on responsible development in Volusia County. This event brings together Elected Officials, Candidates and local government staff, industry experts, and community leaders to share ideas and build valuable connections. Contact Kelli Cosentino at kelli@responsibledevelopment.com for more information.

Volusia Young Professional Group

Social - our next social is October 17 at Mimi's Original Art. New Member Orientation starts at 5:10 p.m., and the social will begin at 5:30 p.m.

We will be collecting donations for SALT Outreach that will go to helping the homeless population. Please bring winter donations like gloves, beanies, scarves, blankets, etc. Contact Nicole Bosley at nbosley@daytonachamber.com if you have registration questions.