Calling all Leadership Daytona Alumni - mix and mingle with fellow Alumni this week! Learn more in Workforce & Innovation.
Be in the know about your local Volusia County School Board candidates running for office by attending next week's Candidate Forum. See the roster of candidates in the Advocacy & Economic Prosperity section.
The digital and printable Membership Directory is updated every quarter. Learn how to make sure your business is included in the Business Development & Community Awareness section.
Do you know of a deserving business or individual that has gone above and beyond in the community? Nominations are now being accepted for the Annual Awards Luncheon. Learn more in Organizational Excellence & Growth.
You can also access The Edge, and all the great information shared here, in your member portal!
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Alumni Council Morning Mingle |
Leadership Daytona Alumni are invited to an opportunity to connect with former classmates as well as get to know other alums when the Leadership Daytona Alumni Council hosts a Morning Mingle tomorrow, Tuesday, June 14, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Attendees will meet at Daytona State College in Building 140, Room 311.
Featuring great fellowship, engaging conversation, and light refreshments, the Morning Mingle is open to Leadership Daytona Alumni at no charge, however an RSVP is required to ensure proper planning.
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Leadership Daytona, Class XLII Applications Now Open |
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The Leadership Daytona program is designed for our community’s active leaders. The three-month course features classes about current issues facilitated by high-level community leaders combining interactive situations and information into their presentations, and an MBA-style case study from a local CEO for the class to solve.
Applications are now open, and will be accepted through Friday, July 1 at noon.
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Employer Connections Portal Workshop Next Week |
The Daytona Regional Chamber is proud to collaborate with Volusia Flagler SHRM, CareerSource Flagler Volusia, and Volusia County Schools to offer a workshop on the Employer Connections Portal on Thursday, June 23 from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. The hiring challenges being seen in our region and beyond have highlighted the need for a sound, long-term talent and workforce development strategy.
The Employer Connections Portal is an extension of the YouScience program that has been implemented in Volusia County Schools with support from the Daytona Regional Chamber and CareerSource FV. It will help students discover which local businesses match with their career pathways as they uncover their innate abilities in YouScience.
This workshop is designed for the human resources and/or hiring managers in your organization. There is no cost to attend, however an RSVP is required and seating is limited. Register today to begin identifying talent earlier and with more precision. The future of our workforce is being prepared today in our local schools.
You can show them the pathway to a successful career right here in their own community.
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FL Chamber Seeks Detailed Info on State Workforce Needs |
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Earlier this year, the FL Chamber Foundation launched the Florida Workforce Needs Study 2.0. In partnership with the FL Chamber Foundation, the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce sought your input on “Addressing Florida’s Hiring, Recruitment, Community Partnerships, and Skills Gaps”. The first survey yielded two key findings:
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More than 73% of Florida businesses have struggled to recruit qualified talent over the past year
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Nearly 86% have plans to hire in the near future
The Florida Chamber Foundation is now launching Part Two of the 2.0 Survey Series, "A Deeper Look Into Desired Skillsets and Workforce Development," to further examine workforce skills needs, talent gaps, and the workforce, education and training opportunities available to help win Florida's talent war.
The Daytona Regional Chamber is again partnering on this initiative to help ensure your business has a deep and talented pool of future employees from which to hire. Please take this 10-minute survey to shape the future workforce development efforts for our state.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - WORKFORCE & INNOVATION |
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Leadership Daytona Alumni Council Morning Mingle
Tuesday, June 14 - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Daytona State College (Building 140, Room 311)
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Employer Connections Portal Workshop
Thursday, June 23 - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
CareerSource Flagler Volusia (329 Bill France Blvd., Daytona Beach)
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Thursday, August 25
News-Journal Center (221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach)
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Hear From Your School Board Candidates |
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Join the community and fellow Chamber members for a Candidate Forum hosted by the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by Launch Credit Union.
The forum will be held at Bethune Cookman University, Center for Civic Engagement (740 W. ISB, Daytona Beach.)
The Volusia County School Board Forum on Wednesday, June 22 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. will feature active candidates for the School Board positions. The following candidates have been invited:
- Albert L. Bouie
- Emmanuel Swift
- Fred Lowry
- Georgann Carnicella
- Ginny-Beth Joiner
- Jaclyn Carell
- Jamie Haynes
- Jessie Thompson
- Justin Kennedy
- Kimberly Short
- Ruben Colon
- Wendy Weisheimer
General admission for Chamber members in complimentary. Future members admission is $10.
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The Importance of Effective Advocacy |
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Want to be in the know on political issues affecting your business? Need the inside scoop on how your organization could be impacted by regulations at the local, county, and state levels? Need a reminder of an upcoming Advocacy event? As the Chamber of Influence in the region, the Daytona Regional Chamber will send you special advocacy-related communications to keep you informed. Advocating for your business is a cornerstone of our work. |
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Florida Budget - Final Draft and Budget Cuts |
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One of the most important things done in a legislative session is approving the state budget. During the 2022 legislative session, the Florida House and Senate approved the largest budget in states’ history, $112.5 billion. The budget takes many forms before approval, but once approved by the House and Senate, it has to make its way through the governor’s veto pen before finally being signed.
Click the picture to read more.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - ADVOCACY & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY |
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Volusia County School Board Candidate Forum
Wednesday, June 22 - 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Bethune Cookman College, Center for Civic Engagement (740 W. ISB, Daytona Beach)
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State Legislature Candidate Forum
Wednesday, June 29 - 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Museum of Arts & Sciences (352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach)
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Welcome New Daytona Regional Chamber Members |
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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Events & Program Registration - Did You Know? |
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One of the many benefits of your Daytona Regional Chamber membership is access to various events and programs at special member pricing.
To ensure you receive the member rate for each event, log in with your member profile username and password.
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Membership Directory, Edition 3, Coming This Summer |
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Every quarter the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce publishes a digital and printable Membership Directory. Our next publication will be available in July 2022.
Now is the time to ensure your business directory listing is up-to-date with details such as your business name, business category, street address, email address, phone number and website.
View the Membership Directory, Second Edition, below.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AWARENESS |
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Business After Hours at Pointe Grand Daytona
Thursday, July 19 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Pointe Grand Daytona Apartments (450 Jimmy Ann Drive, Daytona Beach)
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Annual Awards Luncheon Accepting Nominations |
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Held annually in early November, the Daytona Regional Chamber's Annual Awards Luncheon is a recognition of all that is right in our business community. The luncheon features several award recognition, including Nonprofit of the Year, Small Business of the Year, the Marvin Samuels Leadership Award and the Young Professional of the Year award.
This year's event will be taking place on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Mark your calendars now.
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Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce | daytonachamber.com
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