Community
Economic Development
home / community / economic developmentThe Panama City Beach Chamber is heavily involved in the economic development of Panama City Beach and the surrounding areas, assisting the City and Tourist Development Council in developing a plan and marketing strategy, and bringing in more business parks and high-tech companies. The Panama City Beach economy has been growing by leaps and bounds for the past decade. Real estate in Panama City Beach is highly sought-after, and businesses are moving here on a daily basis to take advantage of the monetary opportunities our destination can provide.
The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce strives to create and promote economic growth and development through marketing and promotions, as well as participating and developing a strong stance in government affairs. For more information about Panama City Beach's economy, please visit some of the pages and links below or click on www.1-888baysite.com to visit the Bay County Economic Development Agency website.
Front Beach Road & South Thomas Drive Reconstruction 
The project will began on September 9, 2009 and is expected to be completion in October 2011. Please CLICK HERE for additional information on the project or CLICK HERE for additional photos.
New Library
A NEW 10,000 square foot library is being constructed at the corner of Lyndell Lane and Hutchison Boulevard. You can help by purchasing one or more engraved bricks which will be used in the patio(s) of the new building. CLICK HERE to download the Brick Order Form.
Panama City Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
The Panama City Beach Community Redevelopment Agency was formed to improve pedestrian, parking and transportation networks and facilities, and to improve the overall aesthetics of Panama City Beach. The CRA is making significant improvements to the transportation network that serves the Panama City Beach tourism corridor by planning and building an integrated system of transportation options to provide efficient, attractive and fun ways to move around town.
The CRA plan will provide the infrastructure for an efficient, pedestrian-friendly road and transit system along the Front Beach Road corridor by reconstructing and streetscaping eight miles of Front Beach Road with underground utilities, landscaping, decorative sidewalk and innovative roadway lanes dedicated to transit and bicycle use. The dedicated lane transit facility will provide efficient access to Panama City Beach’s many public beach access points with parking available at two planned multi-modal centers anchoring the east and west entry points to the corridor, in addition to several smaller beach parking lots constructed along Front Beach Road. The CRA plan will complete the transportation network by reconstructing seven north-south connector roads to provide streetscaping, underground utilities, sidewalks, bicycle lanes and additional traffic lanes. For more information go to www.pcbonthemove.com.
