Join us for our Eggs & Issues Membership Meeting as we bring our business community together for an important conversation on public safety and economic vitality.

On Thursday, March 12, from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at the Halifax River Yacht Club, the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomes Volusia County Sheriff Michael Chitwood & Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young for a timely and impactful discussion: “Community Safety & Business Prosperity: Strengthening Partnerships to Support Volusia County's Growth.”

Our business community greatly values both Sheriff Chitwood's & Chief Young’s leadership in promoting a safe, vibrant environment for commerce, residents, and visitors. This session will provide members with key insights into:

• Current public safety initiatives supporting economic vitality
• Collaborative efforts with businesses and community stakeholders
• Strategies to enhance quality of life, tourism readiness, and workforce safety
• Ongoing priorities and opportunities for business-sector partnership

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with one of our region’s most trusted leaders and kick off the new year with meaningful dialogue and strengthened community connection.

Presenting Sponsors

AdventHealth

Thank you to our Advocacy Champions, AdventHealth, Charter Spectrum, Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtors, Daytona International Speedway|NASCAR, and Waste Pro.

For Daytona Regional Chamber members, Advance Registration is available for $25 through Friday, January 2nd. Beginning January 3rd, General Admission may be purchased for $35. Please remember to log into your member portal to access discounted member pricing.

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

For assistance with registration, please contact Ken Phelps, at +1(386) 523-3675 or ken@daytonachamber.com

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

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!

We 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 Empire Management Group, Inc. 

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

Join us for Brew & Build, a dynamic networking event designed to connect members and prospective members while providing valuable business insights. Held six times a year, each session is hosted by a board member and features a 10-minute expert-led presentation on key business topics, followed by open networking.

Event Highlights:

• Build meaningful business connections
• Gain expert insights on business topics
• Complimentary Business After Hours pass (for those preregistering and attending)

Date: March 27, 2026

Time: 8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Cost: $5.00 (seating is limited)

10 Tips Topic: Driven to Connect: Building Relationships That Go the Distance

Presented by:  Kim Short, Marketing Ambassador with Daytona Toyota

Hosted by:  José Goire, Director of Facilities Operations with Florida Health Care Plans

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow!

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

 

If you are a new member of the Daytona Regional Chamber or just want to better understand how to maximize your membership, make plans to join us for the free New Member Orientation!

Topics:

*Advcocacy in Action

*Member Portal Deep Dive

*Ways to Get Engaged that Matter to YOU

*Online Membership Directory: Members Supporting Members

*AND More!

You'll meet other new members, get a tour of the building, and get to know the Chamber staff.  Don't miss this opportunity to maximize your membership and learn how we are building a stronger business community...TOGETHER!

Contact: Kelly Amy, Director of Membership Engagement & Communications, at kelly@daytonachamber.com or 386.229.5759.

Join the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce in welcoming back our legislative delegation. Hear directly from our delegation on how the Daytona Regional Chamber's 2026 legislative priorities were addressed during the session. Learn what really happened during session and why specific bills passed, and why some didn't. You'll have the opportunity to submit questions for your State Representative or Senator on issues impacting you, your business, or our community.

Invited Volusia County Delegation

Senator Tom Leek

Senator Tom Wright

Representative Webster Barnaby

Representative Richard Gentry

Representative Bill Partington

Representative Chase Tramont

Presenting Sponsor

AdventHealth

House Sponsors

Acies Renovations

Brown & Brown

Halifax Health

UCF Daytona Beach

Thank you to our Advocacy Champions, AdventHealth, Charter Spectrum, Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtors, Daytona International Speedway|NASCAR, and Waste Pro.

For Daytona Regional Chamber members, Advance Registration is available for $35 through Wednesday, April 1st.  Beginning Thursday, April 2nd, General Admission may be purchased for $50. Remember, you must log into your member portal to access the discounted member pricing.

For future members, registration is $100 regardless of registration date.

For assistance with registration, please contact Ken Phelps at Ken@daytonachamber.com

The next Leadership Daytona Reunion will focus on the redevelopment efforts taking place in the Daytona Beach region. These reunions keep our Leadership Daytona Alumni in the know on topics of importance across the region. Leadership Daytona Reunions are open exclusively to Leadership Daytona Alumni.

Attendees will hear from a panel of community and business leaders in a moderated discussion highlighting the efforts and impact of revitalizing key areas in the community.

The Leadership Daytona Alumni Council invites all alumni to revisit the Leadership Daytona experience and reconnect with classmates and fellow alumni at the Leadership Daytona Reunion. These events will provide an opportunity for Leadership Daytona Alumni to gather and get an update on a Leadership topic that may have been presented during your time in the program. The goal is to ensure our leaders stay connected and up to date with the latest information in our community.

Leadership Daytona Alumni who have paid their 2026 dues enjoy a discounted admission of $10. Alumni who have not yet paid their dues may register for the general admission price of $35.

To pay your Leadership Daytona Alumni dues online, click here.

For more information on the event or to verify your 2026 dues are paid, contact Ken Phelps, Vice President of Resource Development, at 386.523.3675.

 

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

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!

We hope to see you there!

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

Sunset YogaWalk

Experience the best of both worlds as we embark on a scenic walk that boosts your strength and cardiovascular health. Along the way, we’ll pause to practice mindful yoga postures, perfectly attuned to our beautiful environment. This unique adventure promises not only physical benefits but also a deep sense of peace and connection with nature.

Discover the harmony of movement and mindfulness on this unforgettable journey. Plus, it’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and make new friends.

This YogaWalk will take place in Daytona Beach at the Riverfront Esplanade on Beach Street. We’ll meet in the vicinity of the Green Castle (which is actually the restrooms). You can park at the City Island Library lot or on Beach Street in front of the castle.

Since we are walking be prepared by wearing comfortable, supportive sneakers. And since we will be outdoors be prepared for the elements with sunglasses, hats, layers, sunscreen, bug spray etc.

The YogaWalk is only $20.

Networking Group 1

Join us for a hands-on AI workshop for business leaders on Tuesday, March 10, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Foundation Risk Partners, 780 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. 

 

No technical experience is required. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet and will learn practical, responsible ways to use AI to improve workflows, strengthen customer communication and train teams for consistent results. The training will focus on Sintra AI and how attendees can customize personalized AI agents using their own business information to support marketing, sales, customer support, operations, recruiting and data analysis, among other functions. Breakfast and light refreshments will be provided. 

 

Network Group #3
 

“Plein Air” is a French term meaning “in the open air” and refers to drawing and painting outdoors in the landscape using natural light. In this workshop, Priscilla Humay will help students develop their own personal style, which may be loose or tight, soft or strong, ethereal or solid. She will teach composition, perspective, color, value, form, line, and texture in nature and will provide individual assistance, demonstrations, and handouts. The workshop includes an open critique and discussion of the finished pieces. Students may use any medium of their choice [dry, wet, or both] and are responsible for bringing their own supplies.

Finance Committee 

Executive Committee