The Week Ahead

Welcome to the first week of 2026! We hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season, both professionally and personally, and closed out the year feeling proud of what you accomplished.

Kick off the new year by gaining insight into the future of aviation and aerospace at the upcoming Eggs & Issues Membership Meeting. There’s still time to register, but space is limited. Register today!

The Bike Week Festival Task Force will meet on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Daytona Regional Chamber office in the upstairs boardroom, applicants, interested businesses, and residents are welcome to attend.

Dates for Bike Week 2027 have been confirmed and will take place March 5 – March 14, 2027. Tourism-related businesses and accommodations are encouraged to note these dates for future planning purposes.

For additional information on Bike Week, don't hesitate to get in touch with Janet Kersey, EVP & COO, Daytona Regional Chamber, at janet@daytonachamber.com.

Our Annual Meeting Signature Event is less than a month away! If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time. This special evening honors our award winners and marks the ceremonial passing of the gavel to the new Board Chair. Our keynote speaker, John O'Leary from the movie Soul on Fire, is sure to bring the inspiration. It will be an amazing night of celebration and connection to jumpstart your 2026.

Take a moment to read the article in The Power of Membership section below and ensure you’re making the most of all your Daytona Regional Chamber membership has to offer. If you have questions or need assistance, the Chamber team is always here to help.

Here’s to a strong and successful start to the new year!

Daytona Regional Chamber Happenings

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Eggs & Issues - January 8

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The Cristy B Comedy Club Ribbon Cutting - January 9

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Business After Hours - January 13

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The Supernatural Life Ribbon Cutting - January 15

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Featured Signature Event

106th Annual Meeting - February 2

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The Power of Membership

Leverage Your Membership in 2026

The start of a new year begs for reflection and plans. We make promises and resolutions and say things like, “This year will be THE year.”

But unless you win the lottery, making this year radically different requires work and change. Those two things aren’t always easy or sustainable, especially when you’re looking at revenue goals, marketing plans, staffing realities, and that lingering question in the back of your mind: How do I grow without burning myself out?

We have an easy answer to that question.

If you’re a chamber member, there’s a good chance you aren’t making the most of your benefits. We get it. Life gets in the way. You’re busy. Maybe you attend an event here and there. You skim the emails. You tell yourself you’ll “use it more this year.”

This is that year.

Because chambers in 2026 aren’t just about ribbon cuttings and business cards. Chambers are quietly helping businesses solve real problems.

Here are six ways to tap into that value in a strategic way that makes the most of your limited time.

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Affiliates in Action

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Volusia County Association for Responsible Development

38th Annual Installation & Awards Lunch Banquet - January 15

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