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About the Chamber

The mission of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce is to create superior value for all chamber members large and small, cultivate economic and personal development, promote and protect a competitive system of business, be a community leader while embracing Bay County’s opportunities and challenges.

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1913 to promote the industrial and economic growth of Bay County.  Since then, the Bay County Chamber has grown tremendously with more than 3,000 individuals representing nearly 1,100 businesses. Members of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce enjoy numerous well-attended networking functions and have the opportunity to represent Bay County businesses in many legislative issues at the local, state and national level.  Members can also participate in many Economic Development functions and a portion of their annual dues are used to promote business and industrial growth in Bay County.

Committees & Task Force

• Ambassadors

• Bay Young Professionals

• Business Referral Network

• Existing Industry

• International Trade Alliance

• Governmental Affairs

• Military Affairs Committee

• Public Relations

• Small Business Institute

• Spring Classic Task Force

• Leadership Bay

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce is committed to helping your business grow. The Chamber has developed an affordable and effective system for our members as listed below. Your dues are inclusive of many events, where with other chambers you may find fees throughout the year in order to participate in various events.

The Bay County Chamber membership dues include a full year of all of the activities described below, plus unlimited opportunities for all your employees to participate in Chamber functions which may benefit your business, such as: attendance at the monthly First Friday full membership meeting, Business After Hours and the Referral Service.