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Education Committee Hosts Literacy Simulation at Rutherford
Posted on: May 2, 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 was held Thursday, May 23rd at Rutherford High School. About 60-70 students … Read More

Beach Chamber Names Lance Allison New President/CEO
Posted on: March 26, 2013
After almost five months of applications, interviews, and decision-making the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce has finally elected its new leader. The search committee, staff, and Board of Directors chose Lance Allison from Murray, KY, to direct the Beach … Read More
3rd Annual Arts Alive Event Set For April 5
Posted on: March 22, 2013
Bay Education Foundation and Panhandle Educators Federal Credit Union invite the community to Arts Alive on April 5, 2013, at Edgewater Beach Resort. Created to support fine arts in education, Arts Alive is a talent showcase that supports the fine … Read More

“Leave No Trace” Ordinance
Posted on: March 19, 2013
Panama City Beach is known for having the “World’s Most Beautiful Beaches,” and we would like to keep it that way for the enjoyment of locals and visitors alike! For this reason, the “Leave No Trace” ordinance was issued for … Read More

Training at NSWC PCD All about Mine Warfare Expertise
Posted on: March 8, 2013
One of the only two MH-53E helicopter squadrons to fly mine warfare missions in the U.S. Navy’s Fleet continues training at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) until mid-March for reasons: Mine Warfare Expertise and location. … Read More

Workforce Education Summit to Launch Bay Academies
Posted on: March 7, 2013
Local workforce and education partners have joined forces with the Ford Motor Fund’s Partnership for Advanced Studies, the philanthropic arm of the Ford Motor Company, to host the second Workforce Education Summit. This year’s Summit theme is “Launching Bay Academies,” … Read More
Panama City Beach Featured in New York Times Travel Article
Posted on: March 1, 2013
As Jimmy Buffett once astutely observed, changes in latitudes necessitate changes in attitudes. Keep that in mind when visiting Panama City Beach on the Florida Panhandle, where the clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico lap a seemingly infinite ribbon … Read More

Check Presentations to Three Local Charities
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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