The Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce Rob Ridder Scholarship was established in 2014, and is intended to recognize students of Chamber members for outstanding educational and community service achievement. 

The Ormond Chamber expects to award four to six, one-time new scholarships this school year.  Each recipient will be awarded a scholarship of up to $1000. Eligibility and awards will be decided by the OBCC Scholarship committee based on the applicant pool.

Your generous donation will help us continue to build a stronger community.
 

Board Room Reserved
Mayor's Golf Tournament Committee

The Youth Athletic Charity (YAC) is currently accepting applications for a Basketball Academy occurring each Saturday beginning in March for students in 6th through 10th grade. The event allows student-athletes in underserved communities to participate in premium-training sessions designed to hone their skills on the court and provide meaningful teambuilding experience. The Academy provides participants with sponsorship opportunities to attend training camps, tournaments, and experience an advanced level of competition. Coaches and staff aim to foster each athlete’s skillsets to increase the participants’ chances of receiving a collegiate scholarship. Where: Vince Carter Athletic Center 1225 International Speedway Boulevard Daytona Beach, FL When: Every Saturday beginning in March 2019. 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Cost: Free RSVP: Applications can be found by visiting: https://www.giveyac.com/yacbasketballapply About Youth Athletic Charity of Daytona Beach, Florida: Youth Athletic Charity Incorporated is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that funds youth throughout the United States, ages 18 and under, who cannot participate in athletic programs or athletic experiences due to costs. The organization’s goal is to give as many kids the chance to create opportunity through sports. For more information, visit https://www.giveyac.com/yacbasketball.

Daytona Beach North

Food, drinks, prizes, and great networking!

Join us for a panel discussion of the Volusia County proposed half-cent sales tax increase moderated by Daytona Beach News-Journal writer Pat Rice. 

Join the fastest growing Chamber of Commerce at our weekly Business Networking event, our AM Connection.  Each week, the Chamber brings together nearly 100 business leaders from Volusia County including DeBary, DeLand, Deltona, Orange City, and Lake Helen, as well as Seminole County for a light breakfast, business to business and business to consumer FREE networking event.

Please join us this morning as Dr. Thach and Buines Ramirez with Halifax Health.
Our Host is Steve Pierce with Performance Tire & Wheel and breakfast is being provided by All Things Catering, LLC.

This final class in the series "Branding" your Business, and is a continuation on how to promote your brand digitally.  Also, the web site basics every business owner should know to make the most of the effective brand you build.   The classes will cover:

• What is branding?
• What isn’t branding?
• How does branding differ from marketing?
• Is my logo my brand?
• How does my branding tell my unique story?

Learn why every business has brand potential and how your brand will increase your business’ value in the market.
 
 

Join us from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Chamber office for our Member Orientation, sponsored by Firehouse Subs.  All members are welcome to attend to learn more about our networking events and navigating the website.  Learn how to advertise to promote your business and see all the opportunties the  Chamber has to offer to help grow your business. 

Registration is required by the Monday before the Orientation. 

If you have any questions contact the Chamber office (386) 490-4606.

Are you willing to pay an additional half-cent sales tax to fund infrastructure needs?

As an educational resource for West Volusia, the Daytona News-Journal and the West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce  will hold a town hall-style meetings on March 21 to discuss the proposed half-cent sales tax and hear from our West Volusia community. 

Moderated by News Journal Editor Pat Rice, the panel will feature officials from Volusia County and Mayor Heidi Herzberg from Deltona, DeBary Mayor Karen Chasez, and Orange City  Manager Dale Arrington who will be on hand to answer questions and concerns about the proposed tax, and to share information about infrastructure needs.

 

Nancy Beth Goren is a business and real estate attorney with over 25 years of experience.  She prides herself in learning and understanding her clients’ businesses and industries so that she can be part of the big picture, rather than just handling matters on a limited basis.  As a former in-house counsel, she believes this approach enables her to protect her clients, prevent problems before they arise and customize her services to their needs.  In addition to practicing law, Nancy owns Business Bare Minimums with accountant Jennifer Reynolds.  Business Bare Minimums educates business owners on basic business literacy.
Nancy will be speaking about contracts and business transactions.  She will discuss how to understand contracts and how to use contracts to protect businesses and make business relationships work.

 

Join us for a Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting for New American Funding (Belkis Reyes and Alberto Reyes). 
Please use the below link to register:
 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/debary-fl-branch-grand-opening-new-american-funding-tickets-57743205482

Please join us this morning as Mitty Trinidad with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage tells us about "Jumbo Loan Financing"
Our Host is John MacFarlane with Central Florida Home Pros, LLC and breakfast is being provided by All Things Catering, LLC.

HALF CENT SALES TAX TOWN HALL
The Chamber of Commerce will be collaborating with the Daytona Beach News Journal, with Pat Rice serving as moderator, to provide a Town Hall discussion forum. This forum will provide opportunity to learn more about the proposed half cent sales tax from an educational standpoint. Local citizens are encouraged to attend to ask questions or raise concerns about the proposed tax. Our goal is to give citizens information they can use to make informed choices as voters.
Local area cities will have available infrastructure project boards outlining details of how funds will be appropriated should the bill pass. Doors will open at 5:30 pm.
 

 

MainStreet DeLand's annual Florida Wildflower & Garden Festival gets underway at 9 a.m. March 23 with unique vendors, presentations and demonstrations by wildflower and gardening experts. Vendors lining downtown's West Indiana Avenue will offer garden- and nature-related items, including plants, seeds, honey, yard art and planters, photos and books. Gardening and wildflower-related presentations will be featured from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Athens Theater, 124 N. Florida Ave., adjoining West Indiana Avenue and in Chess Park.

Following up from last year’s ground-breaking one-day workshop, Women Leading Change: From Moments to Momentum and a luncheon highlighting Gender Partnership in the 21^st Century, Women Empowered continues its innovative “Moments to Momentum” program with a fresh, revolutionary four-chapter Leadership Development and Gender Partnership series in 2019.  

A luncheon event and panel discussion, where you will hear from individuals in our community about the moments that have shaped them as leaders and mentors, and how their experiences have served as catalysts for change. Discover what this can mean for you as you seek to advance in your career, support our community and inspire others to do the same.
 

Grow your circle of influence, continue celebrating our Centennial and enjoy a little March Madness (for you basketball fans)! Join us for Business After Hours at DME Sports Academy on March 19. Connect with other professionals and learn more about how DME, 2018 Enterprise Award Winner, is changing the local sports landscape among many other things. Admission is $10 with advance registration and $15 for registration on the day of the event for Daytona Chamber members. Admission is $35 for future members.

Enhance your personal and professional network in a relaxed environment by joining other busy professionals after hours.  Held monthly at 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 Chamber members contact Ken Phelps, Events Director, at 386-523-3675 or ken@daytonachamber.com.

 

Open exclusively to non-profit members of the Chamber, these roundtable workshops are provided monthly and designed to address the specific needs and issues related to nonprofit organizations.

To RSVP or learn more about the non-profit roundtables, please contact Ken Phelps via email or phone at 386-523-3675.

 

Join us for Eggs & Issues on Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 a.m. at LPGA International featuring State Attorney R.J. Larizza.

Eggs & Issues is sponsored by The Daytona Beach News-Journal and University of Central Florida Daytona Beach.

Each month, Eggs & Issues provides a forum for discussion of the legislative and public affairs topics that are important to our business community. Attendees will be able to gather information on local, state, and federal priorities.

Cost is $15 for Chamber members with 24-hour advanced RSVP, $20 day of event, $30 non-members. For more information on the program, please contact Jim Cameron, at 386.523.3673.

We promise you are going to love this trip to the dentist! Join us for Business After Hours at Dental USA on April 16. Connect with other professionals, grow your circle of influence, and learn more about Dental USA. Admission is $10 with advance registration and $15 for registration on the day of the event for Daytona Chamber members. Admission is $35 for future members.

Enhance your personal and professional network in a relaxed environment by joining other busy professionals after hours.  Held monthly at 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 Chamber members contact Ken Phelps, Events Director, at 386-523-3675 or ken@daytonachamber.com.

 

Open exclusively to non-profit members of the Chamber, these roundtable workshops are provided monthly and designed to address the specific needs and issues related to nonprofit organizations.

To RSVP or learn more about the non-profit roundtables, please contact Ken Phelps via email or phone at 386-523-3675.

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 8:03 AM EST - Mon, 18 Mar 2019 10:03 AM EST

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 4:03 PM EST - Mon, 18 Mar 2019 5:03 PM EST

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:03 PM EST - Tue, 19 Mar 2019 1:03 PM EST Gypsy Fresh Grill

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 2:03 PM EST - Tue, 19 Mar 2019 3:03 PM EST

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 8:03 AM EST - Wed, 20 Mar 2019 9:03 AM EST Sanctioned Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce Lead Exchange Group. Only SEV Chamber members can apply. Business Exclusive Group. Contact Chamber of Commerce Staff for more information 386-428-2449. Applications Required to Attend.

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 11:03 AM EST - Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:03 PM EST

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:03 PM EST - Wed, 20 Mar 2019 1:03 PM EST

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 9:03 AM EST - Thu, 21 Mar 2019 10:03 AM EST

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 8:03 AM EST - Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:03 AM EST

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 9:03 AM EST - Mon, 25 Mar 2019 5:03 PM EST