This summer, County Council Candidates are partaking in a two-part Candidate Forum to voice their goals, concerns and views regarding a seat with the County Council. Part two is happening next Thursday - see the roster of candidates in the Advocacy & Economic Prosperity section.
Meeting next Wednesday, the Open RBC Group is an exclusive opportunity to share your business with a small-group of fellow Daytona Regional Chamber members. Register to attend in the Business Development & Community Awareness section.
Enhance your support of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce by lending your expertise as a Director on the Board - applications are being accepted through Monday, July 25. Learn more in Organizational Excellence & Growth.
You can also access The Edge, and all the great information shared here, in your member portal!
|
|
Eggs & Issues: County Council Candidates Forum, Dist's 2, 3 & 4 |
|
Eggs and Issues is the premier event venue for discussion of public and legislative affairs in the Daytona Beach region. Join us on Thursday, July 14 from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at Halifax River Yacht Club to gather strategic information for your business and be part of important conversations that work to better our community.
General admission for Daytona Regional Chamber members is $24. Future members admission is $40 regardless of the registration date.
Please make sure you are logged into your member portal to receive your member rate when registering for this event. This Eggs and Issues program is made possible in part by Halifax Health, Coastal Cloud, LLC and TECO Peoples Gas.
The following candidates have been invited:
Danny Fugua - District 2
Matt Reinhart - District 2
Danny Robbins - District 3
Ted Noftall - District 3
Troy Kent - District 4
Rob Littleton - District 4
Mike McLean - District 4
Kenneth Smith - District 4
|
|
Hobnob Happening this October |
|
Join the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce for Hobnob 2022. This event is an old-fashioned political rally that has plenty of good food, complimentary beer and wine, music, prizes, and live radio broadcasts. There will also be a "straw vote" on several key elections/issues that affect Volusia County.
Hobnob 2022 will be taking place on Tuesday, October 4 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at ERAU - Henderson Welcome Center.
|
|
The Importance of Effective Advocacy |
|
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. |
|
UPCOMING EVENTS - ADVOCACY & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY |
|
Eggs & Issues: County Council Candidate Forum
Thursday. July 14 - 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Halifax River Yacht Club (331 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach)
|
|
|
Hobnob 2022
Tuesday, October 4 - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
ERAU - Henderson Welcome Center (600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach)
|
|
|
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. |
|
Open RBC Group Meets Next Wednesday |
|
As a business owner, making connections with other business owners in order to grow your network is crucial. Making the time to represent your business, your purpose and yourself - in addition to learning about other businesses around you - is a great way to increase visibility in the Daytona Beach region.
All members of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce are welcome to join fellow members and staff for the Open Regional Business Connections group. This RBC Group has no limitations on the amount of businesses per industry that can attend, and each meeting features a guest presenter.
The Open RBC Group will meet on Wednesday, July 13 from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at the Daytona Regional Chamber office, located at 126 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Beach.
Advanced registration is recommended, and there is no fee to attend. Save your spot now to grow your network.
|
|
Congratulations to Palm Tree Tech Center on Your Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! |
|
July Business After Hours: Pointe Grand Daytona Apartments |
|
Daytona Beach is taking the advantage of the open land developments here locally and have built a new apartment home community. Come join us as our host this month is the brand new property and member Pointe Grand Daytona Apartment Homes, located at (450 Jimmy Ann Drive). Let's enjoy some fun unique networking, while making important business connections with like minded professionals.
Join us on Tuesday, July 19 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for a fun networking experience, connecting with other professionals and growing your circle of influence! Pre-registration is required! Admission is $10 for Daytona Regional Chamber members and $35 for future members.
Held monthly at Daytona Regional Chamber Member business locations, these social gatherings are focused on connecting members with each other. Local businesses open their doors to these sponsored events which feature networking, food, drinks, and prizes. Bring plenty of business cards and come ready to have fun!
|
|
New Digital Directory Available - Click Below for Access |
|
Events & Program Registration - Did You Know? |
|
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.
|
|
Congratulations to Paddle Pub Daytona Beach on Your Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! |
|
UPCOMING EVENTS - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AWARENESS |
|
|
|
Open RBC Group Meeting
Wednesday, July 13 - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce (126 E. Orange Avenue, Daytona Beach)
|
|
|
|
Business After Hours at Pointe Grande Daytona
Tuesday, July 19 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Pointe Grand Daytona Apartments (450 Jimmy Ann Drive, Daytona Beach)
|
|
Sponsorships Available for Business Links Golf Tournament presented by Brown & Brown |
|
Plan for a fabulous day on the links with your fellow Daytona Regional Chamber members. The Business Links Golf Tournament presented by Brown & Brown is scheduled for Friday, September 23 with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start at LPGA International.
Team sponsorships will be available beginning later this spring. The Business Links Golf Tournament features unlimited range balls prior to play, complimentary beverages while on the course, and a post-play luncheon featuring recognition of the top-performing teams, fabulous drawing prizes, and amazing auction items. Mark your calendar to be there!
|
|
Board Nominations Now Being Accepted |
|
Interested in being considered to serve on the Board of the Daytona Regional Chamber? The Nominating Committee, led by Nellie Lupoli, ICI Homes, will be meeting the first week of August to review nominations and begin to build the slate of directors for open seats for 2023.
A nomination form must be completed and returned to Chamber President & CEO Nancy Keefer.
The deadline to submit your nomination is July 25, 2022.
|
|
Annual Awards Luncheon at The Hard Rock Hotel |
|
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 recognitions, including Nonprofit of the Year, Small Business of the Year, the Marvin Samuels Leadership Award and the Young Professional of the Year award. Thank you to presenting sponsors, VyStar Credit Union and Foundation Risk Partners.
This year's event will be taking place on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel. Save the Date!
Is your business celebrating an anniversary milestone? Any Daytona Regional Chamber member that is celebrating a milestone anniversary, such as 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, etc. years in business will be congratulated during the Annual Luncheon.
Contact the Chamber to share details of your business accomplishment!
|
|
UPCOMING EVENTS - ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & FISCAL GROWTH |
|
Business Links Golf Tournament
Friday, September 23
LPGA International (1000 Champions Dr., Daytona Beach)
|
|
|
Annual Awards Luncheon
Tuesday, November 1
Hard Rock Hotel (918 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach)
|
|
|
Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce | daytonachamber.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
