HYPE Tours GCSC Advanced Technology Center
The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce’s young professionals committee, HYPE, toured Gulf Coast State College’s new Advanced Technology Center on Monday, May 20th. Dr. Stephen Dunnivant, the Interim Dean of the ATC, led the tour that consisted of a state-of-art culinary facility, hack-a-thon classrooms, production studios, and a breathtaking roof top terrace.
The ATC offers a brighter and clearer future for the host of students currently underserved in career and technical education, creating a new sector of ... (Read More)
"Sharpen Your Business Skills" Small Business Conference
The Small Business Development Center at Gulf Coast State College presents “Get to the Point... Sharpen Your Business Skills "Small Business Conference with your Congressman, Steve Southerland on May 30th located at Gulf Coast State College in the Student Union East Conference Center.
During National Small Business Week, business owners will sharpen their business skills at no cost! Discover tips from industry experts such as Marvin Smith, President of Spectrum Marketing Group & Authorized Local Expert for Constant Contact. Other speakers ... (Read More)
4th Annual Women’s Work-Life Symposium
Ladies, save the date for the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce’s 4th Annual Women’s Work-Life Symposium on Friday, June 14th, at Florida State University Panama City’s Holley Academic Center from 7:30-3:00 PM. The Symposium will feature six empowering speakers from across the country where they will address topics beneficial to help women maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Around 200 women will hear three keynote sessions in morning, lunch, and afternoon. Keynote speakers for this ... (Read More)
Education Committee Hosts Literacy Simulation at Rutherford
The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee partnered with Innovations Federal Credit Union to collaborate a project on financial literacy called MAD CITY MONEY. This event was held Thursday, May 23rd at Rutherford High School. About 60-70 students participated in this unique experience. Innovations Federal Credit Union was the exclusive sponsor for this project.
The hands-on simulation experience teaches students the importance of financial budgeting in real-life situations. “By using this program, students stay engaged in learning ... (Read More)
Southwest Airlines Features Ideacamp
Southwest Airlines is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Panama City Beach Chamber’s monthly “think-tank” event, IdeaCamp. The airline has proudly featured IdeaCamp in its spring 2013 community outreach publication, Mosaic, which covers Southwest’s community affairs and grassroots efforts in metropolitan cities across the country.
Mosaic reiterates IdeaCamp’s goal of providing interesting, relevant information and networking opportunities for its participants, recognizing that IdeaCamp is designed for business profes¬sionals to learn, discuss and share ideas ... (Read More)
Bay Point Wyndham Resort Welcomes New General Manager
Bay Point Wyndham Resort is proud to announce Gary Johnson as the new general manager. Johnson comes to Bay Point Wyndham Resort from the Four Points Sheraton in Destin, Florida. “I am excited to join this team of dedicated hospitality professionals and such a great local community,” Johnson said. “Bay Point Wyndham Resort offers an amazing list of amenities for guests, the property and location are second to none, and guest services are top notch. I look forward to working ... (Read More)
TDC Gives Frank Brown Sports Update
Summer continues! June and July were two record breaking months for sports especially when it involved girls fastpitch, boys baseball or UCA cheerleading camps. The number of participants in each continues to show that Panama City Beach is the destination of choice for travel ball teams and cheer groups. Over the two months USFA produced 545 teams, Grand Slam 425 and there were seven (7) cheer/dance camps. USSSA boys baseball and USSSA adult softball program produced an additional 90 ... (Read More)
