This week's Candidate Forum features those running for your Volusia County School Board. See the roster of candidates in the Advocacy & Economic Prosperity section.
In a new era of competition for top talent, it is important for organizations to make efficient use of their resources and identify candidates who possess the expertise and skills needed as well as fit the company culture! Learn more in Workforce & Innovation.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies are used to celebrate the opening of a new business or to kick-off a Grand Opening. Learn how to get your business on the Ribbon Cutting calendar 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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Volusia County School Board Candidates Engage with the Public |
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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:
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- Albert L. Bouie
- Fred Lowry
- Georgann Carnicella
- Ginny-Beth Joiner
- Jaclyn Carell
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- Jamie Haynes
- Jessie Thompson
- Justin Kennedy
- Kimberly Short
- Ruben Colon
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General admission for Chamber members is complimentary. Future members admission is $10. |
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act |
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Gov. DeSantis signed an update to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act to improve earlier legislation passed in previous legislative sessions, bolstering school crisis intervention and including charter schools in safety requirements.
The new law will increase the accountability of school districts and add new requirements.
"Every child needs a safe and secure learning environment," DeSantis said. "By signing HB 1421, we continue to build on the many steps we have taken since 2019 to implement the recommendations of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission while also making record investments in mental health and school safety."
HB1421 passed unanimously in both chambers.
Click the picture to read more.
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Hear From the Florida State Legislature |
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Be prepared to cast your ballot in November with a Candidate Forum hosted by the Daytona Regional Chamber, sponsored by FPL.
The State Representative forum on Wednesday, June 29 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. will feature active candidates for districts representing Volusia County. The actions of our state legislature have local implications. How our policy-makers in Tallahassee vote will impact our business community. Come hear the issues and hear how these candidates plan to address them.
The forum will be held at the Museum of Arts & Sciences (352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach.)
The following candidates have been invited:
Travis Hutson State Senate District 7
Gerald James State Senate District 7
Richard Dembinsky State Senate District 8
Andrea Williams State Senate District 8
Tom Wright State Senate District 8
Tom Leek State House of Representatives 28
John Navarra State House of Representatives 28
Alex Newman State House of Representatives 28
Webster Barnaby State House of Representatives 29
Elizabeth Fetterhoff State House of Representatives 29
Rick Karl State House of Representatives 29
Chase Tramont State House of Representatives 30
Robyn Hattaway State House of Representatives 30
General admission for Chamber members is complimentary. Future members admission is $10.
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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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Employer Connections Portal Workshop This Thursday |
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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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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UPCOMING EVENTS - WORKFORCE & INNOVATION |
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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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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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The Gallery at Port Orange
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Take Flight at the US Simulation, LLC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
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Join your chamber Ambassadors as we celebrate chamber member US Simulation for their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this Friday, June 24 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting events are free and open to the public.
Located in the Volusia Mall, US Flight Simulation features flight simulators that are low cost and high quality. US Simulation also offers various certifications.
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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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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Cruise on the Halifax River for the Paddle Pub Daytona Beach Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
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Join your chamber Ambassadors as we celebrate chamber member Paddle Pub Daytona Beach for their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, June 28 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting events are free and open to the public.
The boat is a 20-person pedal-powered pontoon boat, with a USCG certified master captain at the helm. Perfect for pub crawls, birthday celebrations, bachelor/bachelorette parties, company outings, sightseeing, themed nights out- the possibilities are endless! A minimum of 7 pedalers is necessary to power the Paddle Pub. There is an onboard motor and bathroom as well.
This Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 450 Basin Street, 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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UPCOMING EVENTS - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AWARENESS |
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Business After Hours at Pointe Grande 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 Happening this Fall |
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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 recognitions, 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 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!
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Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce | daytonachamber.com
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