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Chamber Events

Monthly Events
Business After Hours (BAH)
Is an evening social held at different Chamber member locations. This is a great networking opportunity for new, current and prospective members.  This event highlights the  members’ business and is attended by approximately 150 people each month.

(Please note: Sponsor controls food & beverage budget.)

First Friday   First Friday Southerland
Going strong since 1957, this is one of the Chamber’s most popular monthly events. Held on the First Friday of every month at FSU-Panama City - Holley Center.

Networking: 7:30 - 8:00 a.m.
Program: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

 

First Friday Crowd

The event includes:

• Updates on upcoming Chamber  
   activities including Apple of our
   Eye awards
• Sponsor message
• Community interest program
• New Member introductions
• Community Announcements

 

Annual Events
  Spring Classic     
Tourism Recognition Month
Celebrated during the month of May to recognize Bay County's #1 industry. Included in the months events are:
• First Friday - Creative Tourist
  Contest
Members attend First Friday dress up creatively as tourists for prizes.
• Spring Classic Golf Tournament
This tournament is an opportunity to network with Chamber members and do business while enjoying a day on the golf course.
• Jungleball Beach Volleyball Tournament/Business After Hours
A combined beach volleyball tournament with business after hours offers members the opportunity to challenge other businesses and network at the same time while enjoying the beach.

IAC 1Industry Appreciation Celebration

Celebrated during the month of September in conjunction with the statewide efforts to support industry in Florida. Sponsorships are available for the following events:

•  Industry Excellence Awards
•  Business After Hours
•  IAC Invitational Golf Tournament

Annual DinnerAnnual Dinner
Held in January, the Annual Dinner celebrates the Chambers previous year’s accomplishments,  award presentations, and recognizes both the new & retiring Chairman.  The evening is filled with dinner, dancing & live entertainment.

For sponsorship information for any of the Chamber events, Contact Jill McKinzie at 850.215.3757 or jill@baychamberfl.com