Mark your calendar and plan to join the Daytona Regional Chamber Ambassadors and Leesburg Chamber representatives as we cut the ribbon for CNG Home Loans.

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

Join the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Volusia Young Professionals Group for HobNob 2026 presented by AdventHealth. This event is old-fashioned networking combined with a political rally to get to know the candidates seeking public office and find out where they stand on the issues critical to you and our community. A straw poll will be conducted during the event and results will be announced at the end of the event. 

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

Tickets include entrance into the event, food, and a drink ticket.

Thank you to our sponsors: AdventHealth, Avalon Park Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtors, Daytona International Speedway & Nascar, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida Power & Light, WastePro, Paradigm Development LLC, Brown & Brown, TECO Peoples Gas, Progressive Medical Research, Cobb Cole, Coldwell Banker Commercial Benchmark, Daytona Dog Beach Inc.

Registered Candidates (List will be updated as candidates register):

- Neelam Perry, US Senate

- Aaron Baker, CD-06

- Robert Cooper, CD-06

- Steve Morgan, CD-06

- Alec Pavlik, CD-06

- Eric Yonce, CD-06

- Bale Dalton, CD-07

- Dean Abrams, Governor

- Byron Donalds, Governor

- Daniel Nokovich, Governor

- Frank Russo, Governor

- Jake Johansson, FL Senate District 8

- Bill Partington, FL House District 28

- Webster Barnaby, FL House District 29

-Chase Tramont, FL House District 30

- Nancy Miller, Volusia County Council At-Large

- Dr. Grace Kellermeier, Volusia County School Board District 3

- Monica Paris, Daytona Beach City Commission Zone 1

- Quanita May, Daytona Beach City Commission Zone 3

- Willie Williams, Daytona Beach City Commission Zone 5

- Carmen Ruiz, Holly Hill City Commission District 2

- Jason Leslie, Ormond Beach Mayor

- Melissa DeVriese, Ormond Beach City Commission Zone 1

- Carleen Leffler, 7th Judicial Circuit

If you are a new member of the Daytona Regionl 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 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

-Valuable early morning networking and community connections

Date: July 31, 2026

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

Cost: $15 Advanced Registration (Closes 1 week before event) | $25 General Registration | $50 Non-Members

10 Tips Topic:  "Top Ten Reasons Why Your Communication Costs You"

Presented by:  Tiffany Ruffino, Founder/CEO, The Tiffany Ruffino Agency

Hosted by: Jonny Magill, Owner, Jonny Nomad Media

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.

 

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.

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.

Registration is now open for 2026 Summer ART Camp. The perfect balance of art education, freedom of expression and FUN! Choose from 4 wildly creative weeks of camp. Class size is limited so early registration is encouraged. Celebrating 20 years of quality art instruction in Ormond Beach. Open ages 6-12.

Sara Pedigo is an artist whose representational work celebrates the poetics of light and quotidian experience. She spent her childhood in the Piedmont region of South Carolina before relocating to northeast Florida, where she has predominantly lived and worked for more than three decades. Pedigo earned her MFA in Painting from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2007. She currently serves as Professor of Fine Art at Flagler College in St. Augustine, her undergraduate alma mater. In her dual role as artist and educator, she maintains an active studio practice while teaching drawing, painting, and advanced studio coursework. Pedigo has exhibited nationally in both solo and group exhibitions.

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 July Morning Member Meetup at Dunn's Attic on July 21 from 8:00–9:00 a.m.

Start your day with fresh connections at this casual networking event designed to bring Chamber members together before the workday begins. Enjoy coffee, conversation, and the opportunity to build relationships with fellow professionals in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Hosted by Dunn's Attic, this month's meetup is the perfect chance to make new connections, strengthen existing ones, and learn more about a unique local business that has become a favorite destination for antiques, collectibles, home décor, and one-of-a-kind treasures.

Whether you're a longtime member or new to the Chamber, we invite you to join us for a productive morning of networking and community engagement. Bring your business cards and start your day with great connections!

Dr. David Head, Associate Lecturer of History at University of Central Florida will present “Britain’s Loyal Colonies Lost: The American Revolution in Florida.” This illustrated lecture will show how Florida’s colonies, unlike the original 13 colonies in the North, remained loyal to King George III and provided refuge for the loyalists until Spain recaptured East Florida as well as West Florida and cut-off Britain’s dominance by war’s end. It is a fascinating look into the late 18th century history of our state where many are, undoubtedly, unaware of Florida’s role in the birth of the country.

Softball game Volusia Sheriff Department vs Volusia Fire and Rescue

FREE CONCERT SERIES
Grab a lawn chair or a blanket, and come celebrate a summertime with a FREE night of great music. Stealing Vanity Stealing Vanity is a rock band from Daytona Beach. The band has carried an outstanding reputation for their unique sound, and the chemistry that creates it.

As part of Ormond Beach Main Street’s annual “shop local” celebration, OMAM will offer special discounts in the gift shop, as well as a limited-supply of fused glass ornaments handmade by members of the OMAM Guild. Visitors can also enjoy the summer art exhibitions, light refreshments, and the Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt.

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