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Royal American Beach Getaways Announces Partnership with Choice Hotels
Posted on: January 6, 2017
At the November Boardwalk Beach Resort Condominium Owners Reception, Royal American Beach Getaways General Manager Lee Ann Leonard announced that the vacation rental management company is now a Vacation Rentals by Choice HotelsTM member. “The Choice website, ChoiceHotels.com, enjoys more … Read More

January IdeaCamp to be held at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Posted on: January 5, 2017
The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce will host its IdeaCamp on Wednesday, January 25, at the new time from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, located at 9907 Front Beach Road. Guest speaker Dianne Horncastle with … Read More

Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center Announces CEO
Posted on: December 12, 2016
Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center has announced the appointment of Brad Griffin as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2017. He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer at Colleton Medical Center in Waterboro, SC. Over the past 3 years, … Read More

BAYSOLUTIONS Announces the Promotion of Marsha Smith
Posted on: December 8, 2016
BAYSOLUTIONS announces the promotion of Marsha Smith where she will serve as Executive Assistant. Marsha brings years of experience and expertise to BAYSOLUTIONS, as she began her career with the City of Snellville where she was the Assistant to the … Read More
Club La Vela awarded Top 100 Club in the World
Posted on: December 5, 2016
Wednesday night, October 26th, the International Nightlife Association awarded Club La Vela as one of the Top 100 World’s Best Clubs, 2016. The award ceremony took place in Las Vegas where Club La Vela earned a spot on the list. … Read More

Chamber Business After Hours/Christmas Party at Harpoon Harry’s
Posted on: November 29, 2016
The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce will host its Christmas Party and Business After Hours on Thursday, December 8. Join us from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at Harpoon Harry’s, located at 12627 Front Beach Rd. in Panama City … Read More

Friday at the Beach has a New Location
Posted on: November 7, 2016
The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce will be hosting all 2017 Friday at the Beach events, sponsored by Florida Architects and GAC Contractors, at the Advanced Technology Building at Gulf Coast State College, located at 5230 W. HWY 98. … Read More

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Half Price Tickets
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Ripley’s Florida attractions are offering half price tickets for Florida residents from November 28 through December 18. Participating attractions include: • Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Panama City Beach Odditorium • Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando Odditorium • Ripley’s … Read More

Panama City Beach Chamber Launches New Brand
Posted on: November 1, 2016
The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce officially launched its new brand last at their October Business After Hours event at Capt. Anderson’s Restaurant. Hundreds of Chamber members gathered to enjoy their typical hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and networking fun; however, … Read More

New Celebration Tower Coming to Pier Park
Posted on: October 25, 2016
Visit Panama City Beach is proud to announce a new addition coming to Pier Park: the Celebration Tower. Built for year-round events and making its debut at the annual New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop, the tower will stand 80 … Read More
Panama City, FL Ranked #41 for Women Entrepreneurs
Posted on: September 27, 2016
The metro area of Panama City, FL, was ranked #41 in a new report by data analysts from GoodCall.com as one of the best places in the U.S. for women entrepreneurs to launch a business. The report was launched in … Read More

Eastern Shipbuilding Awarded $10.5B Coast Guard Contract
Posted on: September 22, 2016
The economy of Panama City and Bay County got a huge boost Thursday after Eastern Shipbuilding landed a $10.5 billion contract to build two dozen new U.S. Coast Guard cutters. According to U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), the contract to … Read More