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Check Presentations to Three Local Charities
Posted on: March 1, 2013
The Krewe of St. Andrews is proud to announce that we are contributing checks to three local non-profit organizations on February 28, 2013 at Scampy’s Restaurant located on Thomas Drive at 11am. The recipients are Girls Inc, Boys and Girls … Read More

Trustmark Completes Merger with BankTrust
Posted on: February 25, 2013
Trustmark Corporation (NASDAQ:TRMK) (“Trustmark”) announced the completion of its merger with Mobile, Alabama-based BancTrust Financial Group, Inc., effective as of the close of business on February 15, 2013, as well as the merger of BankTrust with and into Trustmark National … Read More

Beach Chamber Presents 7 Awards at 2013 Annual Dinner
Posted on: February 22, 2013
The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce will hosted its celebratory Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, February 21, 2013, with the theme “Fire & Ice.” This night of celebration took place at Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort from 6:00 PM … Read More

Beach Business Owner Wins National Leadership Award
Posted on: February 12, 2013
A local resident has won a prestigious national leadership award. Laurie Olshefski, owner of Shimmering Seas Jewelry and Jake at the Beach-Life is good in Pier Park, as well as The Fitness Fetish Family Sport & Beach Shop and Shimmering … Read More

Beach Chamber Hosts Second Financial Literacy Simulation
Posted on: February 8, 2013
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 took place on Tuesday, March 19 at Deane Bozeman High School from … Read More

Gulf World Marine Park Donates Over $3,000
Posted on: February 7, 2013
Gulf World Marine Park held two check presentations on February 7, 2013 at the Palms Conference Center for Girls, Inc. and the Panama City Beach Women’s Civic Club. This money was raised during two events held at Gulf World Marine … Read More

Beach Chamber Wins Four ADDY Awards, Including Two Gold
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On Saturday, February 23, 2013, the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce was presented four awards at the local ADDYs, American Advertising Awards Dinner, at the St. Andrew’s Yacht Club. The Beach Chamber was awarded two Gold ADDYs and two … Read More

Public Transportation (Bay TPO) Announces 2013 Enhancements
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The Bay County Transportation Planning Organization (Bay TPO) has wrapped a busy year and continues to roll into 2013 with planned enhancements that will impact both the fixed route and demand response services. Pending funding, planned improvements include: • Additions … Read More

Beach and Bay Chamber Tour Tyndall Air Force Base
Posted on: January 25, 2013
On Thursday, January 24, 2013 the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce and Bay County Chamber of Commerce came together to support our local military base. A daylong tour of Tyndall Air Force Base introduced both local Chambers’ Board of … Read More
Pier Park North Retailers Revealed
Posted on: January 18, 2013
Investors in the new Pier Park North development have announced the partial lineup for its new venture at the beach. Confirmed retailers will include Dick’s Sporting Goods, Michaels, Pier 1 Imports and Kirkland’s, according to a statement released Thursday by … Read More

Beach Chamber Launches Ideaworks
Posted on: January 10, 2013
The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its continuing partnership with Southwest Airlines. On Wednesday, January 30, 2013 the Beach Chamber will hold a press conference from 10:30 to 11:00 AM in the Dean’s Conference Room … Read More

The Resort Collection of Panama City Beach Expands Portfolio
Posted on: December 12, 2012
The Resort Collection of Panama City Beach is proud to announce the management acquisition of The Summit Beach Resort, an exciting beachfront resort, and all of its amenities. As one of the largest Gulf-front resorts with the best values in … Read More