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Upcoming Beach Chamber Events for November
Posted on: October 3, 2020
Please save the dates and join us as we welcome back some of our favorite in-person events: Business After Hours – November 5, 2020 Join us for Business After Hours at Los Antojitos, sponsored by Trustmark and A Superior Air … Read More

Advanced Fire Protection Services Announces New Tallahassee Office
Posted on: October 2, 2020
Advanced Fire Protection Services, Inc. (AFPS), a leading provider in the life-safety systems industry, today announced plans to expand into the Tallahassee area. A locally owned family business, AFPS was founded in 1989 by Mike and Linda Brown with the … Read More
Gold Standard Broadcasting & Laurie Broadcasting launch Hot 101.7
Posted on: September 29, 2020
Gold Standard Broadcasting, Inc has begun operating Laurie Broadcasting’s 1430 AM WLTG & 101.7 FM Panama City, FL and has flipped the station from Conservative Talk to Rhythmic CHR and new moniker The New Hot 101.7, Panama City’s Party Station! … Read More

5th Annual Bloody Mary & Music Fest
Posted on: September 23, 2020
Mark your calendar for the 5th Annual Bloody Mary & Music Fest on November 7th from 11:00AM – 2:00PM at Sheraton PCB Golf and Spa Resort. Several bars and restaurants will compete for the title of “Best Bloody Mary in … Read More
Learning Through Roller Skating-Conquering Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Posted on: September 8, 2020
Skater’s Choice , which has been providing fun, safe and exciting experiences for children for years, has added a new dimension to their game: virtual education! Skater’s Choice has combined science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) with roller skating to … Read More
Grifols Panama City Accepting Donations from People Who Have Recovered from COVID-19
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Grifols, a global healthcare company with a track record of more than 100 years and a recognized leader in the development and production of plasma-derived medicines, is identifying, screening and selecting volunteer donors who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate … Read More

Visit Panama City Beach President & CEO Dan Rowe Appointed Chair of Visit Florida
Posted on: August 12, 2020
Visit Panama City Beach is pleased to announce that its President and CEO Dan Rowe has been appointed as the 2020 – 2021 Chair of the Visit Florida board. Visit Panama City Beach, the official destination marketing organization for Panama … Read More
NW Florida Small Business Grant Accepting Applications
Posted on: June 26, 2020
The Northwest Florida Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program is still accepting applications from eligible businesses to be recipients of the $5,000 grant awards until such time that the grant funding is depleted. This grant was made possible through a … Read More
Truland Homes Expands Homebuilding Operations
Posted on: June 25, 2020
Truland Homes Expands Homebuilding Operations with Panama City Grand Opening Community Announcement Panama City, June 23, 2020 – Truland Homes is pleased to announce a new community opening in Panama City and the official opening of its Panama City Beach … Read More
Helping Bay County’s Vulnerable: Pop Up Mobile Food Pantry
Posted on: June 24, 2020
Panama City, Fl – In these trying times of COVID-19 and just 17 months after a horrific hurricane, Bay County’s vulnerable are suffering even more with getting access to food. Rebuild Bay has provided approximately 6000 meals since the beginning … Read More

Back Relieves Peters as Commander of NSWC PCD
Posted on: May 27, 2020
Capt. David N. Back relieved Capt. Aaron S. Peters as commanding officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) in a small ceremony at the headquarters flagpole May 8 in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing requirements. During the … Read More

Gulf Power Contributes $250,000 for Small Businesses
Posted on: April 1, 2020
— The grants will assist for-profit small businesses across Northwest Florida– The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of West Florida (UWF) today launched the Northwest Florida Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program to assist businesses across … Read More