The Big Idea

Your Week Ahead

A total of four ribbon cutting events will take place this week. This fantastic business growth includes members who are either opening brand new locations or members who are completely renovating existing locations. Please join us in celebrating these milestone occasions.

If you haven't registered to attend Tapping into Issues, take a few minutes to lock in your seat. U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Moore Hallmark will be the speaker at the August 13 event. Topics will include examining all things politics from a national perspective.

The August 20 Primary Election is upon us. Don't forget to take a look at the 2024 Election Voter Guide as you consider your choices at the ballot box.

We invite you to take an active part in the Daytona Regional Chamber's Strategic Planning process. The Chamber exists to serve each of you, our members, and over the next few weeks we'll be asking you to answer a few short questions right here in The Edge. Your answers will help us form the next iteration of our three-year plan.

With our beautiful building renovation behind us, we are excited set our sights on the future and how we utilize this space. Our primary mission will continue to be supporting our members, so businesses of all sizes continue to grow and thrive. We know that great things are ahead for our business community and region! We hope that you have an amazing and successful week ahead.

Strategic Planning

Member Input Needed

Membership input is needed to aid in our Strategic Planning process. Over the next three issues of The Edge, we will share a few short questions for members to answer. Thank you in advance for engaging in our planning process.

What do you believe is the greatest STRENGTH of the Daytona Regional Chamber?
What do you believe is the greatest WEAKNESS of the Daytona Regional Chamber?

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Things to Do

Tapping into Issues: August 13

Moore Hallmark from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will discuss the political landscape during this engaging advocacy event. Contact nbosley@daytonachamber.com with event questions.

Ribbon Cutting

Join the Daytona Regional Chamber Ambassadors as we celebrate with the following businesses during their events:

100,000 Arts: August 13

Daytona Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM Fiat (Jeep Building): August 14

Distinctive Impressions: August 15

Ashley: August 16

Things to Know

Business After Hours: August 20

Make plans to join us for the August Business After Hours networking event that will be held at Jones Homes USA model center. Connect with other professionals and grow your circle of influence. For questions regarding registration, contact nbosley@daytonachamber.com.

Trustee Reception: August 27

Chamber Chairman, Mike Sibley, and Chamber President & CEO, Nancy Keefer, invite Daytona Regional Chamber Trustees to an exclusive reception to say thank you for their generous support. Please RSVP to nbosley@daytonachamber.com with your attendance plans.

BridgEx-Quickbooks Banking Simplified: August 28

QuickBooks Banking Simplified is the topic for the August 28 BRIDGEx session for small businesses. Demystify QuickBooks software and simplify your business financials. Register today to hold your seat.

Things to Share

2024 Election Voter Guide

Primary endorsements for State elected positions are available to expand your knowledge of the candidates.

Business Links Golf Tournament: Donated Door Prizes Needed

The 2024 Business Links Golf Tournament, presented by Brown & Brown Inc, will be played at the beautiful Plantation Bay Golf Club on Friday, September 20. For information on foursome registration, sponsorships, or door prize donations, please contact nbosley@daytonachamber.com.

Warmest Welcome to Our Newest Members

Congratulations on Your Membership Investment

New Member Tips

Did you know that BridgEx is an acronym for Brand, ROI, Innovation, Diversity, Goals and Entrepreneurship? This series has been created with the small business owner in mind.

Guest presenters cover a wide range of topics and give actionable steps for implementation. Learn more about how BridgEx events can help your small business succeed. Contact kelly@daytonachamber.com for more information.

Skip's Western Outfitters

Volusia County Bar Association

Profeta's

Picture This!

Scene Around Town

Easterseals IMPACT Team

Workforce & Education Committee

Golf Committee

Hob Nob Committee

Seaside Health & Rehabilitation Center

3rd Grade Reading Scores

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Resources to Bookmark

Grow Your Business Today

The Legacy Lab is an innovative do-it-yourself space for digitizing various audio/visual media formats, as well as scanning documents, slides, and negatives.

Patrons can transfer the following formats to a USB drive: VHS and VHS-S, Photos & Papers, 3.5" Floppy Disk, Audio Cassettes, 35mm Negatives, 35mm Slides, Vinyl Records, 8mm, & Super8 Reels.

Available by appointments of two-hour blocks, however, all transfers are real-time, so if you have a three-hour VHS tape you want to convert to a digital file, let the library staff know that your appointment time will be longer.

Legacy Lab services are available at the Daytona Beach Regional Library, Deltona Regional Library, Ormond Beach Regional Library, and the Lake Helen Public Library.

Visit www.volusialibrary.org for more information.

Affiliates in Action

Get to Know our Community Partners

Volusia County Association for Responsible Development

Register to attend the Coastal Beach Clean-up that will take place September 21 at the Flagler Avenue Beachfront Park in New Smyrna Beach. Contact Kelli Cosentino, VCARD Executive Director, at kelli@responsibledevelopment.com, with any questions.

Volusia Young Professional Group

The 20th Anniversary is almost here, and tickets are still available. Attendees are encouraged to dress in throwback styles from the early 2000's. Contact nbosley@daytonachamber.com for registration questions.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Central Florida

The iLatina Leadership Development Program will be held September 13-15 at the Spring Hill Suites by Marriot at Lake Buena Vista. Register today for this upcoming women's leadership event.