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Beach Chamber Wins Four Statewide Communications Awards
Posted on: October 29, 2010
The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce was recognized for four 2010 Outstanding Communications Awards at the annual Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP) conference in October, held in Orlando. The four categories awarded are in “Tourism Guide” for the … Read More

President Obama & Family Enjoy the Gulf Coast Waters in PCB
Posted on: August 15, 2010
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. – Whether or not he would wade into the water became the question hanging over President Barack Obama’s overnight stay on the Gulf Coast. Obama answered it within hours of his arrival in Panama City Beach, … Read More

Panama City Ranked in Strongest Housing Market by 2014
Posted on: August 12, 2010
A housing market rebound seems tenuous following the expiration of the home buyer tax credit, and consumer confidence remains weak due to lackluster employment, but David Stiff, chief economist at Fiserv, says the bottom is near. Home prices in the … Read More

Panama City Ranked #1 for Economic Growth Potential
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Business Facilities magazine has ranked Panama City number one in its list of the Top 10 Metro Areas for Economic Growth Potential in communities with populations less than 200,000. Panama City was selected for economic initiatives, including the new Northwest … Read More

Beach Chamber Establishes Endowed Scholarship at FSU-PC
Posted on: July 27, 2010
On Thursday, July 29 a press conference was held for the signing and donation of the Beach Chamber’s Endowed Scholarship for Florida State University-Panama City. A check for $5,000 was presented to FSU-PC, with more money to be donated to … Read More

First Lady Michelle Obama Visits PCB
Posted on: July 9, 2010
First Lady Michelle Obama waded a few steps into the gulf Monday (July 12th) and confirmed what she just told the rest of America: This beach is the same paradise it’s always been. “Truly one of the best ways that … Read More

PCB Chamber Recognized by Bay District School Board
Posted on: June 14, 2010
On June 10, 2010, the Bay District School Board, Superintendent Bill Husfelt, recognized the PC Beach Chamber of Commerce for the participation in the Classroom Mentoring Program. The Beach Chamber, Navy Base and Air Force Base, all recruited community leaders … Read More

Panama City Beach Featured in Florida Travel-Life
Posted on: May 24, 2010
PCB was recently featured in Florida Travel+Life. Here is a glimpse of the article written by Shawn C. Bean: “There is something different in the air, and it isn’t the 800-pound glowing beach ball. It’s 8:30 p.m., Dec. 31, 2009. … Read More

Chamber Board Tours Naval Support Activity Panama City
Posted on: December 22, 2009
On December 10th the Panama City Beach Chamber Board of Directors and staff toured Naval Support Activity Panama City (NSA-PC) and its tenant commands, including Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center, Navy Experimental Diving Unit, and Naval Surface Warfare Center … Read More

Frommer’s Selects Region as One of Top Destinations of 2010
Posted on: December 11, 2009
Frommer’s Travel Guide, one of the best-selling travel guides in the world with more than 75 million books sold, recently named the Florida Panhandle beaches as one of its top 12 travel destinations for next year. Other areas that made … Read More

Online Review of PCB in L’esprit Sud Magazine
Posted on: September 24, 2009
The unique sugar-white sandy beaches of Northwest Florida can easily be compared to the amazing shores of the Greater Whitsundays, Australia. With 27 miles of stunning white sands and emerald green waters that remain warm all year long, Panama City … Read More

PCB Ranked #5 Best Family Beach in America by Travel Channel
Posted on: June 5, 2009
A visit to Panama City Beach is about the best way to stimulate all five senses at once. Smell the salty sea breezes from the Gulf; feel the warm water lap against your bare skin; taste some of the best … Read More