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This Week's Highlights
This exclusive opportunity to mingle with Chamber members and highlight your business is a guaranteed sell-out meeting. Learn more and register to attend before it's full in the Business Development & Community Awareness section.

Enjoy a show full of fast-paced speeches limited to five minutes each on a wide range of chosen topics. This event sells out fast - get your tickets today in Workforce & Innovation.

A sell out event every year, the Business Links Golf Tournament presented by Brown & Brown provides a fun setting for connecting on the links. Learn more in Organizational Excellence & Growth.

The Daytona Regional Chamber actively develops and promotes policy positions on critical issues impacting our regional business community. In addition, the Daytona Regional Chamber works directly with the US Chamber of Commerce, government, business, and community partners to promote a welcoming business environment and thriving diverse economy to our region. Learn where we stand in the Advocacy & Economic Prosperity section.

You can also access The Edge, and all the great information shared here, in your member portal!
FASTSIGNS of Daytona Beach Celebrates New Location with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Join your chamber Ambassadors as we celebrate chamber member FASTSIGNS of Daytona Beach for their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, August 2 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ribbon cutting events are free and open to the public.

FASTSIGNS® of Daytona Beach, FL combines a personalized approach to business with the most advanced fabrication technologies and methods to deliver tailored visual communication solutions that make an impact. From graphics and signage products to marketing materials and event displays, they make it easier than ever to help you tell your company’s story.

This Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 1027 N. Nova Road, Suite 109, Holly Hill, FL 32117.

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.
Open RBC Group Gathers Next Week
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, August 10 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 required as seating is limited, and there is no fee to attend. Save your spot now to grow your network.
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Check out the Volusia Mall for August Business After Hours
The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce will be joining forces again for another joint business after hours event at the Volusia Mall located at (1700 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach) on Tuesday, August 16 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Come network with us as we gather for some good food and drinks, while making important business connections with like-minded professionals. 

Pre-registration is required! Admission is $10 for Daytona Regional Chamber members and Ormond Beach Chamber members, $35 for future members.

The best entrance to use for BAH will be the food court entrance in the front of the mall or the Women’s Dillard entrance located just on the westside of the mall.

Enhance your personal and professional network in a relaxed environment by joining other busy professionals after hours. 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!
UPCOMING EVENTS - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AWARENESS
Open RBC Group
Wednesday, August 10 - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Daytona Regional Chamber (126 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Beach)
Joint Business After Hours: Volusia Mall
Tuesday, August 16 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Volusia Mall (1700 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach)
Elevate Daytona Beach Tickets Are Going Fast
Hope. The Power of Questions. Combatting Imposter Syndrome and Redefining Success. These are just a few of the topics to presented at this year’s Elevate Daytona Beach presented by AdventHealth, scheduled for Thursday, August 25, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the News-Journal Center on Beach Street downtown.

Each featured speaker will make a five-minute presentation accompanied by a 20-slide PowerPoint that automatically advances every 15 seconds. The result is a show full of fast-paced speeches on a wide variety of topics. Created by the Daytona Regional Chamber’s Leadership Daytona Alumni Council, Elevate Daytona Beach is designed to promote innovation and leadership within our community.
Don’t miss this entertaining and inspiring event.

For more information on admissions or sponsorships for Elevate Daytona Beach presented by AdventHealth, contact Ken Phelps, Vice President of Resource Development, at 386.523.3675 or visit ElevateDaytonaBeach.com.
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Alliance4 Industry Exchange Happening This Week
In today’s everchanging labor market the need to come together to hear and share best practices is important now more than ever. Local business leaders are invited to the CareerSource Flagler Volusia Alliance4 Industry Exchange on Friday, August 5.

Join in the conversation as we discuss ways of attracting and retaining talent. Check-in and continental breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. The Alliance4 program will run from 8:00-10:30 a.m. Due to COVID safety protocols, seating is limited.

If you have questions or need assistance with registration, please email Trish McGetrick, Outreach & Special Projects Manager, CareerSource FV
Florida Workforce Needs Study 2.0
The Florida Chamber Foundation's Florida Workforce Needs Study 2.0 - Survey Part Two, "A Deeper Look Into Desired Skill Sets and Workforce Development," dives deeper into the talent needs of Florida's employers as we work to address the skills gaps in our current and future workforce.

The Florida Chamber Foundation needs your input in the 2.0 workforce research to inform strategy and recommendations for tackling Florida's talent crisis head on.
UPCOMING EVENTS - WORKFORCE & INNOVATION
Elevate Daytona Beach
Thursday, August 25 - 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
News-Journal Center (221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach)
Business Links Golf Tournament, presented by Brown & Brown
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a fabulous day on the golf course, connect with fellow business leaders, or woo a potential new client. You can do all of these things at the Business Links Golf Tournament presented by Brown & Brown.

The tournament will begin with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start on Friday, September 23, at LPGA International. All sponsorships are now available. Secure yours today by contacting Ken Phelps, Vice President of Resource Development.
 
We’ll have complimentary beverages while on the course, terrific drawing and auction items, as well as lunch and awards following play. Get out your clubs and mark your calendars to be there!
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 - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hard Rock Hotel (918 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach)
The Daytona Regional Chamber Stands for Businesses
The cornerstone of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce is to advocate on behalf of the region’s business community on critical issues at all levels of government – local, state, and federal.

The Daytona Regional Chamber is the voice of the business community. With the strength of over 900 members, representing seventy thousand employees, we offer influence and advocacy to position our community and region for economic growth and success. 

To stay on top of pressing legislative issues facing our community, contact Shawn Richmond, Director of Advocacy.
UPCOMING EVENTS - ADVOCACY & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
Eggs & Issues
Thursday, September 8 - 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
1200 W. Int'l. Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach (Daytona State College - Mori Hosseini Center)
HobNob
Tuesday, October 4 - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Henderson Welcome Center)
Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce | daytonachamber.com