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Daytona Beach RBC - Tuesday Noon - Invitation Only

Daytona Regional Chamber:  Regional Business Connections (RBC) Groups    

Enhance your business development capabilities and gain facilitated referrals while building strategic relationships with other active Daytona Regional Chamber members. This is added value to your membership is an exclusive opportunity to participate in one of our active RBC Groups as listed below:

Daytona Regional Chamber Tuesday Noon RBCNoon – 1:00 p.m. weekly at the Daytona Chamber Offices: 126 E. Orange Avenue

For more information on how to join this group please contact Lori McMullin at lori@daytonachamber.com

Daytona Beach RBC - Wednesday Noon - Invitation Only

Daytona Regional Chamber:  Regional Business Connections (RBC) Groups    

Enhance your business development capabilities and gain facilitated referrals while building strategic relationships with other active Daytona Regional Chamber members. This is added value to your membership is an exclusive opportunity to participate in one of our active RBC Groups as listed below:

Daytona Regional Chamber Wednesday Noon RBCNoon – 1:00 p.m. weekly at the Daytona Chamber Offices: 126 E. Orange Avenue

For more information on how to join this group please contact Lori McMullin at lori@daytonachamber.com

Ribbon Cutting: The Napier

Mark your calendar and plan to join the Daytona Regional Chamber Ambassadors as we cut the ribbon for The Napier in Daytona Beach. 

Daytona Beach RBC - Thursday Noon – Invitation Only

Daytona Regional Chamber:  Regional Business Connections (RBC) Groups    

Enhance your business development capabilities and gain facilitated referrals while building strategic relationships with other active Daytona Regional Chamber members. This is added value to your membership is an exclusive opportunity to participate in one of our active RBC Groups as listed below:

Daytona Regional Chamber Thursday Noon RBCNoon – 1:00 p.m. weekly at the Daytona Regional Chamber Offices

For more information on how to join this group please contact Lori McMullin, Director of Business Development, at lori@DaytonaChamber.com or (386) 523-3680

Business After Hours: Ormond Memorial Art Museum

Connect with other professionals and grow your circle of influence! Join us from 5:00pm to 7:00pm for a fun networking experience. Daytona Regional Chamber members enjoy advance registration admission for $10 until May 14th, beginning May 15th general registration will be $15. Admission is $35 for future members regardless of registration date.

Enhance your personal and professional network in a relaxed environment by joining other busy professionals after hours. Held monthly at Daytona Regional Chamber Member business locations, these social gatherings are focused on connecting members with each other. Local businesses open their doors to these sponsored events which feature networking, food, drinks, and prizes. Bring plenty of business cards and come ready to have fun!

Interested in hosting a Business After Hours? Daytona Regional Chamber members contact Nicole Bosley, Program Manager, at 386-523-3672 or nbosley@daytonachamber.com.

Daytona Beach RBC - Tuesday Noon - Invitation Only

Daytona Regional Chamber:  Regional Business Connections (RBC) Groups    

Enhance your business development capabilities and gain facilitated referrals while building strategic relationships with other active Daytona Regional Chamber members. This is added value to your membership is an exclusive opportunity to participate in one of our active RBC Groups as listed below:

Daytona Regional Chamber Tuesday Noon RBCNoon – 1:00 p.m. weekly at the Daytona Chamber Offices: 126 E. Orange Avenue

For more information on how to join this group please contact Lori McMullin at lori@daytonachamber.com

Daytona Beach RBC - Wednesday Noon - Invitation Only

Daytona Regional Chamber:  Regional Business Connections (RBC) Groups    

Enhance your business development capabilities and gain facilitated referrals while building strategic relationships with other active Daytona Regional Chamber members. This is added value to your membership is an exclusive opportunity to participate in one of our active RBC Groups as listed below:

Daytona Regional Chamber Wednesday Noon RBCNoon – 1:00 p.m. weekly at the Daytona Chamber Offices: 126 E. Orange Avenue

For more information on how to join this group please contact Lori McMullin at lori@daytonachamber.com

Daytona Beach RBC - Thursday Noon – Invitation Only

Daytona Regional Chamber:  Regional Business Connections (RBC) Groups    

Enhance your business development capabilities and gain facilitated referrals while building strategic relationships with other active Daytona Regional Chamber members. This is added value to your membership is an exclusive opportunity to participate in one of our active RBC Groups as listed below:

Daytona Regional Chamber Thursday Noon RBCNoon – 1:00 p.m. weekly at the Daytona Regional Chamber Offices

For more information on how to join this group please contact Lori McMullin, Director of Business Development, at lori@DaytonaChamber.com or (386) 523-3680

Daytona Beach RBC - Tuesday Noon - Invitation Only

Daytona Regional Chamber:  Regional Business Connections (RBC) Groups    

Enhance your business development capabilities and gain facilitated referrals while building strategic relationships with other active Daytona Regional Chamber members. This is added value to your membership is an exclusive opportunity to participate in one of our active RBC Groups as listed below:

Daytona Regional Chamber Tuesday Noon RBCNoon – 1:00 p.m. weekly at the Daytona Chamber Offices: 126 E. Orange Avenue

For more information on how to join this group please contact Lori McMullin at lori@daytonachamber.com

BRIDGEx: AI 101 - Holding Hands with the Robot

Join us for an interactive workshop designed to equip entrepreneurs and professionals with the strategies and tools needed to leverage the power of AI. Whether you’ve thought about exploring the world of AI or you’ve dabbled in it and don’t know how to incorporate AI into your daily work life, this workshop will provide you with valuable insights and actionable tips to enhance your skills on the various AI Platforms.

Facilitated by Dr. Cheryl Kohen and Richard Vollaro from Daytona State College, attendees will experience a full range of conversation and real-world examples of the do’s and don’ts of AI:

Workshop Highlights:

  1. Introduction to AI and its applications
  2. Ethical considerations and responsible AI development
  3. Prompt engineering techniques for effective AI interactions
  4. Understanding large language models and their capabilities
  5. Humanizing the Robot, it’s Strengths and Limitations

Deliverables:

Attendees can expect actionable insights, practical tips, and valuable resources on each of the above topics, providing tangible benefits for their businesses.

Event Details:

  • Cost:
    • Active Members of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce: $10.00
    • Future Members: $15.00
  • Come Prepared:
    • Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops, iPads, and/or tablets to engage in the hands-on portion of the event. 
    • Create a login to ChatGPT before the meeting, to record your examples during the hands-on session.
    • Have a couple questions prepared, that relate to your specific line of work, that you would like the panelists to ask AI and dive deeper into finding a solution for you.

Registration:

Registration is required for this event. Active members of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce can register at the discounted rate of $10.00, while future members can secure their spot for $15.00. Limited seats available.

Who Should Attend:

Small business owners, entrepreneurs, managers, and professionals looking to enhance their business knowledge and skills are encouraged to attend BRIDGEx events.

Benefits of Attending:
BRIDGEx events are trainings, meetings, seminars, or panels that cover a wide range of topics curated for the small business community. Deliverables will include, but are not limited to, Brand, ROI, Innovation, Diversity, Goals and Entrepreneurship.

  • Network with fellow small business owners and professionals.
  • Gain valuable insights and strategies to grow your business.
  • Access resources and support from the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Join us for an engaging and informative session at BRIDGEx, where we bridge the gap between knowledge and success for small businesses. Secure your spot today!

Thank you to our Series Sponsor, Wells Fargo!

For assistance with registration, please contact Nicole Bosley, Program Manager, at 386.523.3672.

Daytona Beach RBC - Wednesday Noon - Invitation Only

Daytona Regional Chamber:  Regional Business Connections (RBC) Groups    

Enhance your business development capabilities and gain facilitated referrals while building strategic relationships with other active Daytona Regional Chamber members. This is added value to your membership is an exclusive opportunity to participate in one of our active RBC Groups as listed below:

Daytona Regional Chamber Wednesday Noon RBCNoon – 1:00 p.m. weekly at the Daytona Chamber Offices: 126 E. Orange Avenue

For more information on how to join this group please contact Lori McMullin at lori@daytonachamber.com

Daytona Beach RBC - Thursday Noon – Invitation Only

Daytona Regional Chamber:  Regional Business Connections (RBC) Groups    

Enhance your business development capabilities and gain facilitated referrals while building strategic relationships with other active Daytona Regional Chamber members. This is added value to your membership is an exclusive opportunity to participate in one of our active RBC Groups as listed below:

Daytona Regional Chamber Thursday Noon RBCNoon – 1:00 p.m. weekly at the Daytona Regional Chamber Offices

For more information on how to join this group please contact Lori McMullin, Director of Business Development, at lori@DaytonaChamber.com or (386) 523-3680

Ribbon Cutting: The Running Element

Mark your calendar and plan to join the Daytona Regional Chamber Ambassadors as we cut the ribbon for The Running Element in Daytona Beach. 

Daytona Beach RBC - Tuesday Noon - Invitation Only

Daytona Regional Chamber:  Regional Business Connections (RBC) Groups    

Enhance your business development capabilities and gain facilitated referrals while building strategic relationships with other active Daytona Regional Chamber members. This is added value to your membership is an exclusive opportunity to participate in one of our active RBC Groups as listed below:

Daytona Regional Chamber Tuesday Noon RBCNoon – 1:00 p.m. weekly at the Daytona Chamber Offices: 126 E. Orange Avenue

For more information on how to join this group please contact Lori McMullin at lori@daytonachamber.com

Daytona Beach RBC - Wednesday Noon - Invitation Only

Daytona Regional Chamber:  Regional Business Connections (RBC) Groups    

Enhance your business development capabilities and gain facilitated referrals while building strategic relationships with other active Daytona Regional Chamber members. This is added value to your membership is an exclusive opportunity to participate in one of our active RBC Groups as listed below:

Daytona Regional Chamber Wednesday Noon RBCNoon – 1:00 p.m. weekly at the Daytona Chamber Offices: 126 E. Orange Avenue

For more information on how to join this group please contact Lori McMullin at lori@daytonachamber.com

Eggs and Issues - Jimmy Patronis

Join us for our May Eggs & Issues program featuring Florida's Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis.

Mr. Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Florida Department of Financial Services. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters and first responders, support small business and job creators, and ensure Florida’s economy remains strong.

 

A fourth-generation Floridian, CFO Patronis was raised in Panama City where he is a partner in a family-owned restaurant called Captain Anderson’s that celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2006 to 2014, representing his hometown region in the Florida Panhandle. He and his wife Katie are proud parents to two sons, Jimmy and Johnny.”

 

Presenting Sponsors

Halifax Health
Lifestyle Realty Group

 

Series Sponsor

CareerSource Flagler Volusia

 

Advocacy programs supported by Advocacy Champions, Charter Spectrum, AdventHealth and Waste Pro.

For Daytona Regional Chamber members, Advance Registration is available for $20 through Thursday, May 30th.  Beginning Friday, May 31st, General Admission may be purchased for $24. Remember, you must log into your member portal to access the discounted member pricing.

For future members, registration is $40 regardless of registration date.

For assistance with registration, please contact Nicole Bosley, Program Manager, at 386.523.3672.

Daytona Beach RBC - Thursday Noon – Invitation Only

Daytona Regional Chamber:  Regional Business Connections (RBC) Groups    

Enhance your business development capabilities and gain facilitated referrals while building strategic relationships with other active Daytona Regional Chamber members. This is added value to your membership is an exclusive opportunity to participate in one of our active RBC Groups as listed below:

Daytona Regional Chamber Thursday Noon RBCNoon – 1:00 p.m. weekly at the Daytona Regional Chamber Offices

For more information on how to join this group please contact Lori McMullin, Director of Business Development, at lori@DaytonaChamber.com or (386) 523-3680

Live Local Act Update

Learn more about the Live Local Act and its implementation at the state and local levels.

Panelists:
Carmen Rosamonda - City Manager, City of DeBary
Jessica Gow - Attorney, Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning, Cobb Cole
Jim Morris - Deputy City Manager, City of Daytona Beach
Murphy Kennedy Giering - Public Policy Representative, Florida Realtors

This is a Free Event - must register by calling 386.677.7131 or email governmentaffairs@daytonarealtors.org

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