Senior officials of the Brazilian company Bravante were in Panama City last week to inspect their ships now under construction at Eastern Shipbuilding. Bravante’s contract with Eastern for five platform supply vessels is worth $241 million and translates into 300 shipyard jobs for three years here in Panama City.

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The Leadership Bay steering committee under the chairmanship of Tammala Spencer, is accepting applications for the Leadership Bay 2013-14 class. Click the article to find out more on how you can apply.

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This periodic update is intended to keep you informed on issues impacting your business and our community. We encourage you to stay in tune on these activities and to communicate with our elected officials. In addition, you will receive "ACTION ALERTS" during session, or on a local level, as issues arise and we need mass communication with our elected leadership. When the time comes, please respond quickly as our officials need prompt input from their constituents.

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Please review the recent policy changes to our social media accounts.

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Your 2013 April-June commemorative issue of the Bay Biz magazine is here! To request a copy, please call 785.5206 or e-mail information@baychamberfl.com.

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Congressman Steve Southerland to host Small Business Conference at Gulf Coast State College.

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On April 24, 2013, Al McCambry, Chairman of the Military Affairs Committee at the Bay County Chamber of Commerce, spoke at the F-101B Voodoo Jet retirement ceremony. The jet has been at the Panama City Marina for decades, and will now retire.

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U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, II addressed the House on April 24th in honor of Bay County’s Centennial.

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The Bay County Chamber, BookIt.com and Pier Park are again presenting “Tourism Appreciation Month”. The State of Florida recognizes a week in May for Tourism Appreciation to highlight the importance of tourism in the state. The Bay County Chamber will take it a step further in conjunction with the presenting sponsors - BookIt.com and Pier Park, to recognize our number one industry in Bay County.

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The Bay County Chamber is pleased to announce the 13th graduating class of Junior Leadership Bay. On April 29th at 5:30 p.m., a reception will be held to honor the participants at the FSU Panama City Holley Academic Center.

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This periodic update is intended to keep you informed on issues impacting your business and our community. We encourage you to stay in tune on these activities and to communicate with our elected officials.

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This periodic update is intended to keep you informed on issues impacting your business and our community. We encourage you to stay in tune on these activities and to communicate with our elected officials.

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On March 21st, 2013, the Bay County Chamber of Commerce celebrated 100 years in Bay County with a Birthday Block Party.

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The Bay County Commission read a proclamation for the Bay County Chamber of Commerce at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 19th, at the Commission Chambers on 11th Street.

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For the third year in a row, area high school juniors participated in a mock trial as part of their eight month Junior Leadership Bay (JLB) program. Click on the story to view more.

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The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Bay Young Professionals (BYP) will host a lunch on Wednesday, March 13th at Lifeguard Ambulance located at 2533 East 15th Street. Networking will begin at 11:45 a.m. and the program will start at Noon.

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This periodic update is intended to keep you informed on issues impacting your business and our community. We encourage you to stay in tune on these activities and to communicate with our elected officials.

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Today, the Bay County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Bay Class of 2011-2012 presented the Bay County Board of Commissioners with a check for $7,253 for the Law Enforcement Memorial. The memorial is located at the Bay County Government Complex on 840 West 11th Street.

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Lifeguard Ambulance Service - Bay County is excited to announce that it was officially notified that its Bay County operation is now accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services. Out of nearly 300 advanced life support EMS and fire rescue agencies in the state of Florida, only nine hold this prestigious accreditation.

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Chamber Announces New Program Aimed to Address Business Opportunities and Challenges The Bay County Chamber is proud to announce Business Insight Alliance. The program exists to provide real world experiences and resources to address business challenges and opportunities. Meeting monthly for round-table discussions and tours of local businesses.

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Your latest Governmental Affairs Update for January 30th, 2013.

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We are celebrating our 100th anniversary this year! Click to view a special video that takes you back through time in Bay County. Thank you to Neves Media for creating this video for us!

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On January 23 rd , a delegation from the Chamber spent a very busy and productive day in Tallahassee to deliver our 2013 Legislative Agenda. Meetings were held with the Speaker of House Will Weatherford, Senate President Don Gaetz, Representative Jimmy Patronis and Speaker Pro Tem Representative Marti Coley. In addition, the group met with Florida Dept. of Transportation and Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection representatives. Thanks to Pam Anderson, Larry Carroll, Rob Jackson, Carol Roberts, Dan Rowe and Neal Wade for carrying our message to the state capitol. Read more on our 2013 Legislative Agenda.

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House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster announced Tuesday that he has appointed Rep. Steve Southerland, II to serve as vice chairman of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation for the 113th Congress. Southerland’s new role will enhance his leadership for Florida on Coast Guard, ports, and maritime issues in Congress.

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Click for your latest Governmental Affairs Update for January 17, 2013.

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View the latest Governmental Affairs Update for January 10, 2013.

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Want to join a Chamber committee? Or want to join the Bay County Chamber as a member? Click on this article to view the different opportunities the Chamber has to offer.

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Your 2013 January-March issue of the Bay Biz magazine is here! To request a copy, please call 785.5206 or e-mail information@baychamberfl.com.

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The Bay County Chamber of Commerce is set to celebrate its 100th Anniversary this year. The Chamber was established in 1913. The official kick-off to the celebration will be the Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony on January 25, 2013, at the Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort on Panama City Beach.

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Panama City, Florida, December 17 – The Bay County Chamber of Commerce will hold a dedication ceremony on Tuesday, December 18th, for the Law Enforcement Memorial at the Bay County Government Complex on 840 West 11th Street. The memorial is a project of Leadership Bay, who raised more than $70,000 thanks to local contributions. The memorial honors fallen officers.

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At our First Friday meeting on December 7th, the Bay County Chamber of Commerce paid tribute to outgoing Chairman, Al McCambry. Click on the article to view the full video roast.

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SOLD OUT: On Tuesday, December 11th, the Bay County Chamber of Commerce and Bay County Clerk of Court, Bill Kinsaul, will host a “Buying Foreclosed Property” seminar from 8:15-10:15 a.m. at the Bay County Chamber Boardroom located at 235 W. 5th Street. Registration for the seminar begins at 8 a.m.

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Lifeguard Ambulance Service is offering its first annual "Home for the Holidays" assistance program for Thanksgiving. This complimentary ambulance transportation is offered to local residents in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, who might otherwise be unable to be with their families for Thanksgiving due to limited access to specialized transportation.

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The Panama City Port Authority broke ground Friday on a 150,000 square foot Distribution Warehouse designed to provide Port users with a local facility for storing and distributing import and export products.

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The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Education Task Force in conjunction with Bay District Schools, Gulf Coast State College, Troy University and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University are presenting a day long career workshop for high school seniors. Career Connections will be held at Gulf Coast State College on November 8, 2012.

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Advertising rates for www.panamacity.org have been slashed in HALF. Click here to view the new rates.

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ITT Exelis (NYSE: XLS) officially opened its full-service mine defense production facility in Panama City, Fla.

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The October- December issue of the Bay Biz is out! Read about the latest business news happening around Bay County.

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The Bay County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 12th Junior Leadership Bay class. JLB is an exciting program for high school juniors, designed to educate local students on the resources and opportunities in Bay County. At the end of each year, one student is selected to receive a scholarship to attend Gulf Coast Community College and Florida State University Panama City Campus.

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The Bay County Chamber welcomes authorities in their career field to write an article offering advice. Here's Lauree Adams, Owner of Adams Business Solutions, Inc.'s article.

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The Bay County Chamber is pleased to announce the participants for the 2012/2013 class of Leadership Bay.

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The Small Business Development Center and the Veterans Business Outreach Center are pleased to announce they have moved to a convenient new location at Gulf Coast State College!

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The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee is proud to bring you this new service. As issues develop that directly impact your business and the community, we will send special alerts asking you to respond to our elected officials on a local, state and federal level.

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This periodic update is intended to keep you informed on issues impacting your business and our community.

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The Bay County Chamber welcomes authorities in their career field to write an article offering advice. Here's Rich Musgrave's, Executive Associate at the Preston Executive Partners, article

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The latest alert from the Governmental Affairs Committee, July 11th, 2012

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The July-September issue of the Bay Biz is out! Read about the latest business news happening around Bay County.

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The "Leave No Trace" Ordinance began Sunday, July 8th on Panama City Beach. Article explains the details of the Ordinance.

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U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson will be in the Panhandle Monday to meet with local elected officials and community leaders in Escambia, Okaloosa and Bay Counties. His visit comes just days after Congress passed the RESTORE Act, a measure that sends 80 percent of fine money collected from BP in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill back to states and communities along the Gulf Coast.

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Governmental Affairs Update from the Bay County Chamber of Commerce

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Representative Steve Southerland, II hosted a press conference today at St. Andrew’s Marina in Panama City to highlight congressional approval of the RESTORE Act, legislation Southerland authored directing BP fine money from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill to the hardest hit coastal counties.

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Visit our digital version here or request a copy to be mailed to you by emailing Information@baychamberfl.com!

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Navy engineers are helping local teachers pique students' interests in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to solve problems by using STEM skills.

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Representative Steve Southerland, II announced today that the House-Senate conference committee on the highway funding bill has reached an agreement to include the RESTORE Act in its final bicameral conference report.

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Educators visit businesses around Bay County to get first hand look at the opportunities available in our area.

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Click below for a new Governmental Affairs update for news that may impact your business and our community.

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Beginning May 1st, Gulf Power customers who choose to occupy existing building within the Gulf Power service territory and meet certain requirements can submit an application for the "Building Strong Communities" incentive program that benefits businesses with thousands of dollars in credits.

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Governor Rick Scott today (April 2, 2012) signed SB 1416/HB 7027 that will save Florida businesses $50 per employee an estimated $400 million savings, according to the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Record unemployment drew down the state’s unemployment compensation trust fund, triggering what would have been an automatic tax increase on the state’s job creators.

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There is currently a scam trying to be done in the Bay County area regarding candy sales for Boys and Girls club, however, this is a scam. If someone approaches you to sell candy on behalf of the Boys & Girls Club it is a scam. If you encounter this person, please call the police immediately.

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Southerland, other congressmen, support changes to federal fishing regulations The Keep Fishermen Fishing Rally was held in an effort to protect the rights of families whose livelihood depends on access to U.S. fisheries. The ultimate goal was to spark an amendment to the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the law governing fisheries regulations in the U.S. that fishermen say is singlehandedly pushing many American fishing families out of the business.

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The City of Panama City has begun to update every water meter in the city with new technology that should eliminate misread or estimated water bills and discrepancies.

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Welcome to the brand new redesigned PanamaCity.org!

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The Leadership Bay Class of 2011-12 is honoring local law enforcement with a Fallen Officer Memorial and are currently looking for supporters to help fund the project. Click below for more information.

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There are two new laws effecting both residential and commerical pools, effective March 2012.

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The Chamber held its 2012 Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Friday, January 27th at Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort. The event included the passing of the gavel from 2011 Chairman, Bo Rivard to 2012 Chairman, Al McCambry as well as awards for Small Business of the Year and the highest honor of all, the Lauren Merriam Award.

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The Bay County Chamber was selected by the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals for 2010 Chamber of the Year.

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