Mark your calendar and plan to join the Daytona Regional Chamber Ambassadors and Leesburg Chamber representatives as we cut the ribbon for Infinity Coastal Pools LLC.

Contact: Lori McMullin, Membership Development Director, at 386.523.3680 or lori@daytonachamber.com.

A youth movement. Treating people better. Learning life's lessons from unexpected teachers. These are just a few of the topics to be presented at this year’s Elevate Daytona Beach presented by AdventHealth, scheduled for Thursday, August 6, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the News-Journal Center on Beach Street.

 

Don’t miss this entertaining and inspiring event. For more information on admissions or sponsorships for Elevate Daytona Beach presented by AdventHealth, contact Ken Phelps, Vice President of Resource Development, at 386.523.3675 or visit ElevateDaytonaBeach.com.

The Confrontation. Lessons from the In-Between. The Growth Is in the Wobbles. What's Life? These are just a few of the topics to be presented this year at Elevate Daytona Beach presented by AdventHealth. Planning is underway for this year's event, scheduled for Thursday, August 6, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Peabody Auditorium.

On the evening of August 6, the Peabody Auditorium doors will open at 5pm for a social hour with the return of the Elevate Expo: A Nonprofit Showcase. We're excited to feature the organizations in our community who are working daily to Elevate the region.

Theaters doors will open for seating at 6:15pm. Elevate Daytona Beach will begin promptly at 6:30pm.

Every attendee will receive one ticket for a complimentary beverage which is good for water, soda, beer, or wine. Cocktails and additional beverages will be available at the attendee's own expense. Concessions will be available for purchase including popcorn, candy, chips, and pretzels.

 

Meet the Speakers!

• Damari Acevedo - The Confrontation
• Judy Alderson - Lessons from the In-Between
• Autumn Demarest - Emotions Are Our Servants, Not Our Masters
• Jenn Dickel - Junk Drawer Chronicles
• Renee DuBois - Why Does It Matter?
• Bud Feather - What's Life?
• Kristin Johansson - Making It Look Easy
• Debby Kerr-Henry - Living Beyond Our Walls
• Marielys Marrero - The Growth Is in the Wobbles
• Leigh Osta - Rebuilt: Finding Power Through Tragedy

Each featured speaker will make a five-minute presentation accompanied by a 20-slide PowerPoint that automatically advances every 15 seconds. The result is a show full of fast-paced speeches on a wide variety of topics. Created by the Daytona Regional Chamber’s Leadership Daytona Alumni Council, Elevate Daytona Beach is designed to promote innovation and leadership within our community.

 

Thank you to our sponsors for their support:

• Presenting: AdventHealth
• Inspiration: SMA Healthcare
• Corporate: Daytona College, Lankford Law Firm, and Michael's British American Auto Repair
• In-Kind Sponsors: Zgraph

Don’t miss this entertaining and inspiring event. For more information on admissions or sponsorships for Elevate Daytona Beach presented by AdventHealth, contact Ken Phelps, Vice President of Resource Development, at 386.523.3675 or visit ElevateDaytonaBeach.com.

Join us for Business After Hours! Bring those business cards and be ready to learn more about our host business.

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!

Hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, please contact Joshua Caudill at Joshua@daytonachamber.com.

Join us for the 2026 BOOST Your Business Training Series presented by TD Bank, where you will learn from expert presenters how to give your business the leg up that you need to grow and thrive. 

Event Details:

Topic: "Master Your Business Finances: Changes in QuickBooks & Upgrades in the Banking Center"

Session Description:
The Banking Tools platform in QuickBooks Online has undergone a major overhaul in the last year. But fear not: Kathy Grosskurth is ready to help you navigate the changes! Join Kathy as she guides you through a comprehensive overview of what you "need to know" to effectively navigate and conquer working within the new platform.

Live demonstrations will showcase the key components, empowering you to build confidence in navigating the updated tools within the new banking interface!

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
 

*Identify key changes in the updated QuickBooks Online Banking Tools interface and workflow

*Apply navigation techniques to manage banking transactions effectively within the new platform

*Use core Banking Tools features to improve accuracy and confidence in day-to-day bank feed processing

Presenter: Kathy Grosskurth, Bookkeeping Clean & Simple

• Cost:
  • $15 Advance Registration will end Aug 19 
  • $25 General Registration Aug 20 - Aug 26
  • $50 Non-Member (reguardless of date)

Who Should Attend:

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

Benefits of Attending:

• 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 the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce for our NEW Policy & Progress Series presented by our Advocacy Champions (AdventHealth, Charter Spectrum, Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtors, Daytona International Speedway and Nascar, and WastePro). The topic for this event is Florida's Property Tax Future. Our expert panel will provide insight into Florida's Amendment 3 (2026) - Save Our Homes From Excessive Property Tax and explain the potential benefits and challenges that it's passage would pose to homeowners, businesses, and local governments. The panel will also discuss what the future of property tax discussions may look like and what future proposals for property tax relief may entail. Please check back soon for a list of panel participants. 

For questions or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Drake Wyman, Advocacy Director, at 386.255.7174 or drake@daytonachamber.com

Advance Registration is $35 and will be open until August 25th, 2026.

Regular Registration is $50 and will open August 26th, 2026. 

Future Member Registration is $100 regardless of registration date. 

Tickets for the event include admission and lunch. 

Join us for our September Eggs & Issues Membership Meeting on Growing an Innovation Ecosystem. This event will explore the resources available to aspiring entrepreneurs and existing businesses in Volusia County that help them tpo grow, scale, and ultimately, develop a thriving business ecosystem.

Stay tuned for more information regarding panel participants in the coming days.

For Daytona Regional Chamber members, Advance Registration is available for $25 through Thursday, September 3rd.  Beginning September 4th, General Admission may be purchased for $35. Remember, you must log into your member portal to access the discounted member pricing.

For future members, registration is $70 regardless of registration date.

For assistance with registration, please contact Drake Wyman Advocacy Director +1(386)255-7174 or at drake@daytonachamber.com

Join us for Business After Hours! Bring those business cards and be ready to learn more about our host business.

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!

Hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, please contact Joshua Caudill at joshua@daytonachamber.com.

Mark your calendar and plan to join the Daytona Regional Chamber Ambassadors as we cut the ribbon for Concentra.

Contact: Lori McMullin, Membership Development Director, at 386.523.3680 or lori@daytonachamber.com.

In this art exhibition, Isabella (Izzy) Losskarn and Jeff Schofield comment on the wasteful aspects of contemporary society, through brightly colored assemblages and hyper realistic imagery that challenges the viewer to reflect on mass consumption, over-production, and the manufactured business of everyday life. Izzy Losskarn is a pastel artist, researcher, and writer who uses visual metaphor to criticize the intersection of capitalism, sex, and gender. Jeff Schofield is both a sculptor and an architect by training. His artworks comment on human transgressions of natural and constructed environments. Museum hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 am-4 pm; Sunday, 12-4 pm

Join us for our complimentary Holiday Showcase on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 3-6pm, featuring our holiday food menu and signature cocktails

Eat, Drink, Deck to Greens!

RSVP by 07/29

Kick off the new school year covered in prayer! Join us for a special Back to School Blessing Service as we pray over students, teachers, and families. Teachers, you’re invited to the Teacher’s Lounge from 9:20 to 10 AM for coffee, donuts, and a special gift. Then during service, we’ll pray over you and speak a blessing for the year ahead. Students (K to 12), you’ll be prayed over during service, then head to the Block Party for backpacks, socks, fun water slides, Kona Ice, and more! Parents, we have a special prayer cards gift for you, to help guide your family prayers during the school year. Bring the whole family and let’s start the school year strong, together. See here for more Calvary Campuses near you: calvaryfl.com/back-to-school-blessing-service/

Networking Group 1

Network Group #3
 

Government Affairs Meeting 

Join Contractor Connects for an evening of in-person video networking, connecting homeowners, contractors, and local business owners across the community. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet local professionals, be featured in a short on-camera interview, and build genuine relationships that lead to referrals and new business opportunities.

This event is ideal for contractors seeking new leads, homeowners with upcoming projects, and business owners looking to grow their visibility in the local market.

Registration: https://bit.ly/4gK9A8k