August 2016 Newsletter - Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce

115 CANAL STREET,
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168
PHONE: 386-428-2449
FAX: 386-423-3512
[email protected]
WWW.SEVCHAMBER.COM
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Thursday, September 8
BMC-CPA’s
205 Magnolia Street | New Smyrna
Smyrn Beach
5-7pm
Southeast Volusia Chamber Of Commerce
115 CANAL STREET,
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168
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well as the Chamber and Visitor’s Center to hand out to locals and visitors!
Tuesday September 27th 2016
Over 5,000 directories are printed.
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to showcase your business!
Expected publication date is December 2016.
Brannon Center: 105 S. Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach
Contact the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce @ (386) 428-2449
or email [email protected] for placement and pricing options.
time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
The Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce
Membership Committee Report
Donna Snow
As we approach the end of the Summer, The Membership Committee reflects back on a fantastic
first half of 2016. We have hosted 5 exciting and educational luncheons for our Members, we have
organized New Member Receptions welcoming 70+ new members, presented a half-day seminar
with nationally recognized Speaker Joe Coury and we have revamped our social media strategy to
focus on the most important element of our Chamber – OUR MEMBERS! In fact, we’ve taken our
social media strategy to a whole new level. Tiffany Evers, Editor of East Coast Current Magazine
and Membership Committee Member, has been instrumental in the Take-Off of this Campaign.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, Sept 7
Ribbon Cutting
Boston’s’ Breakfast
1414 S Atlantic Ave, NSB
10 AM
Tuesday, September 8
Business After Hours
BMC CPA’s Inc.
205 Magnolia Street, NSB
5 – 7 PM
Saturday, September 10
BIG Life Brain Injury
Awareness Send-Off
Historic Chamber of Commerce
115 Canal Street, NSB
10 AM
Wednesday, Sept 14
Ribbon Cutting
Bahamian Club
4150 S Atlantic Ave
New Smyrna Beach, 32169
10 AM
Wednesday, Sept 21
Hob Nob
Meet the Candidates
Brannon Civic Center
105 S. Riverside Drive, NSB
5:30 – 8:00 PM
Message From the President
Steve Harrell, COO, Florida Hospital New Smyrna
As the new Brannon Center was being constructed the reactions were mixed. Of course most were
very positive and looking forward to the replacement of a building that started as a Library and filled
many needs until age and functionality caught up with it. One of the comments I heard was “It did
not look like New Smyrna”. Which would often get followed by the question: Well, what does New
Smyrna look like? Now, like many of you having walked into the Brannon Civic Center, the answer is
starting to emerge. New Smyrna is growing, vibrant, and beautiful. It takes the best of what it has
and makes it better. The technology and functionality imbedding in the Brannon Center is state of
the art. (movable walls and audio visual capabilities) and it takes the existing beautiful environment
(park and river) and gives it a new vibrant feel and perspective.
The Southeast Volusia Chamber will be one of the first users of the Brannon Civic Center as it hosts
the 2016 Hob Nob. Scheduled for September 21st at 5:30 pm, shortly after the primary, the Chamber
will pull together the candidates running for public office to allow the public to hear where they
stand on issues important to Southeast Volusia. And then, just when you are ready to take a break
from the political season, you can sign up for a round of golf on October 7th for the 2016 Chamber
Golf Classic hosted at Sugar Mill Country Club. This newsletter has details on both.
The Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce hosted a New Member Reception this month, with
over 40 new members in attendance. We thank Small Pond Advertising for sponsoring this great
event and a warm welcome for our new members.
Southeast Volusia is not just creating a great economic environment but a culture and excitement
that creates a great place to work, live and visit.
We thank you for your membership and your continued support of the Southeast Volusia Chamber
of Commerce.
Ribbon Cutting
Boston’s Fish House
1414 S Atlantic Ave
New Smyrna Beach, 32169
4:30 PM
Steve Harrell
President
Coffee Connection
Humana – Deb Schmeltz
Historic Chamber of Commerce
115 Canal Street, NSB
7:45-9:00 AM
2016
Upcoming
Nov
& Dec Events
To see the most up to date
Chamber events, visit
http://www.sevchamber.com/
calendar_of_events.asp
People want to know about your Business. As SEV Chamber of Commerce Members, you now can rest
assured that your business will reach our local market and beyond. We are so excited that our Members
are receiving more and more value for their investment in our Chamber. As a member, you spend about
$20 a month on your Chamber membership and what you get in return is worth so much more.
Speaking of “Reach,” we are kicking off a Welcome Back Campaign in October. We hope to
reach and reconnect with old friends and former members who are looking for creative and
innovative ways to grow their business, reach more customers and redeploy their talents in the
community. In other words, we miss them!
We have an amazing cast of players on our Membership Committee and it is appropriate to say Thank
You to each one. They volunteer about 1 hour a month and, as a team, make Membership better for all.
• ~Buddy Davenport, Carlos Giraldo, Frank Crooks, Tiffany Evers, Cindi Flanagan,
Megan Mennonna, Alexis Picardi, and Kaye Walker~
• Our Board Members who support our efforts: ALL OF THEM, but a shout-out to
President Elect Lillian Conrad for attending our meetings and rolling up her sleeves
• Staff: Sue, Dave, and Linda – you are amazing!
What a busy summer we all had. And what a busy fall we have planned and are looking
forward to. Congratulations to Megan Mennonna for being Ambassador of the Month for July.
She did a great job. All Ambassadors give a warm "Welcome" to all the new members.
Steve Harrell
President
Florida Hospital New Smyrna
All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them. ~Walt Disney
Just when the caterpillar thought the world was ending, he turned into a butterfly. ~Proverb
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
Thursday, October 27
12 – 1 PM
Smyrna Yacht Club
1201 S Riverside Dr
New Smyrna Beach 32168
OCTOBER
Wednesday, Oct 5
Ribbon Cutting
Coastal Consign and Redesign
1708 SR 44, NSB
10 AM
Friday, Oct 7
Chamber Golf Classic
Sugar Mill Country Club
100 Clubhouse Cir, NSB
1 PM Shotgun Start
Wednesday, Oct 12
PJ Haley Hottenstein, Ambassador Chair, H & H Landscape Supply Company and BMC CPAs, Inc.
Steve Harrell,
Friday, September 30
• Anniversary recognition (how many years of Chamber Membership)
• Promoting something new in your business,
• A relocation or new location
• A new member Ribbon-Cutting,
• Achieved a local, regional or national award,
• Anything Newsworthy!!! We post tons of pictures!
Ambassador Committee Report
Respectfully yours,
Wednesday, Sept 28
Do you ever wonder if your advertising dollars are working and how many people you reach? In a
recent 30 day-day period, we know that our Face Book Chamber Page has reached over 15,000
viewers with nearly 3,000 engaged. An “engaged” viewer will either Like, Share or React to our
post. Our members are highlighted and recognized on our Page for things like:
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Ribbon Cutting
NSB Urgent Care
1860 Renzulli Rd, NSB
10 AM
Thursday, Oct 13
Business After Hours
Florida Hospital New Smyrna
401 Palmetto St, NSB
5 – 7 PM
Wednesday, Oct 19
Ribbon Cutting
Voila Auto Group
1919 N Dixie Fwy, NSB
10 AM
Thursday, Oct 27
General Membership Luncheon
Topic: DOR Overtime
Exemption Rules
Smyrna Yacht Club
1201 S Riverside Dr, NSB
12 – 1 PM
Friday, Oct 28
Coffee Connection
Berlin & Denys Ins. & Fin. Svcs
Chamber of Commerce
115 Canal St, NSB
7:45 – 8:45 AM
INSTALLATION & AWARDS BANQUET
Thursday, November 17
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Sugar Mill Country Club
100 Clubhouse Cir
New Smyrna Beach 32168
WWW.SEVCHAMBER.COM
The Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ………………ELECTIONS
WATCH FOR YOUR BALLOT COMING TO YOU IN MID SEPTEMBER VIA EMAIL
2016
18 Holes of Golf
Gourmet Boxed Lunch
Networking
Awards & Dinner
Prizes Food &
Fun on the Course
FRIDAY OCTOBER 7th
Many ways to be involved!
• Play in the Tournament
• Donate a Prize / Volunteer
• Become a Sponsor
Sugar Mill Country Club
$
Call the Southeast Volusia
Chamber of Commerce
for more details
at 386-428-2449
PLATINUM SPONSOR:
400 per Foursome
1:00 pm Shotgun Start | 4 Person Scramble
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
LUNCHEON
HOT TOPIC
FOR ALL
OUR MEMBERS!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016
SMYRNA YACHT CLUB
1201 S RIVERSIDE DRIVE
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, 32168
TOPIC: IMPORTANT CHANGES TO
OVERTIME REGULATIONS
SPEAKER: PROGRESSIVE EMPLOYER
MANAGEMENT COMPANY
THESE NEW REGULATIONS WILL AFFECT ALL
EMPLOYERS – DON’T GET IN HR TROUBLE, BE SURE
TO ATTEND THIS LUNCHEON AND BE INFORMED.
THESE NEW LABOR REGULATIONS TAKE EFFECT
DECEMBER 1, 2016.
The Elections of the Board of Directors is not only a process but a commitment to provide leadership to our membership. Your future
leaders will develop processes, strategic plans, budgets and programs. They ultimately will be coaching, mentoring and educating our
membership in order to continue building leaders in southeast Volusia. They are your voice not only among the membership but our
community at large. The Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are the business leaders of our community.
These leaders are chosen by you, the membership! It is has been mentioned numerous times that our Chamber Leadership has
provided our community with outstanding members of city, county, state, and federal leaders. As in any election---in order to express
your preferences you MUST vote! You will be receiving the ballot via email as a survey in mid September. The ballot will have the
bios and photos of the nominees that are being vetted through the nominating committee in accordance with our by-laws. You, the
membership, hold the key to our future growth.
Thank you for your membership and support!
Sincerest regards,
Sue Williams
Sue Williams
Executive Vice President
NextGen Leads –
A Huge Success!
Approximately 30 young professionals from Southeast Volusia gathered at Outrigger’s Tiki Bar and Grille on August10th to participate
in the NextGen Leads kick-off event, making it a huge success! Business and community minded individuals attended the event that
included networking, a short overview of the NextGen Leads vision for the future and RAFFLES! During the kick-off event, NextGen
Leads asked for feedback and suggestions on what our generation would like to have as a part of this group- suggestions and
comments were heard and some changes are already made, thanks to your voices! Co-Founders, Cheily Diaz and Heather
Paternoster also asked if any of the attendees would be interested in volunteering for Board positions including: Publicity Chair, Social
and Networking Chair, Community Service Chair, Community Development Chair and Special Events Chair and Treasurer. We are
excited to announce that all but one spot was eagerly filled! The NextGen Leads board is looking for a Treasurer, if you are interested
please contact Heather Paternoster at [email protected]. Committees will be forming soon. Keep up to date with events,
community service opportunities and photos of our members in the business community at the NextGen Facebook page!
About NextGen Leads: Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce Next Generation Leads provides young professionals in our area
an opportunity to network and serve our community. This group was made specifically for young professionals, 18-39, in the
Southeast Volusia and surrounding communities. We are a networking leads group within the Southeast Volusia Chamber of
Commerce that will have one social/networking event a month and opportunities throughout the year to participate in community
service and mentor programs. NextGen's next social event will be open to the public to create awareness, gather ideas and
suggestions and have some fun networking! Each member of NextGen will need to be a Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce
member by the third social event, slated for October 11, 2016. We believe that growing your business starts at home; giving back to
the community that supports us is vital, building relationships with other businesses and community minded professionals will help
drive your business forward! So, come join us and have a great time networking and giving back!
Mission Statement: To provide networking and social opportunities for Southeast Volusia's next generation of business professionals
while cultivating sense of community and growth.
NextGen Leads Social/Networking Event: September 13, 2016~ 5:30pm-7:30pm~ Location TBA
(Currently accepting raffles for this event, contact Heather to donate today!)
WWW.SEVCHAMBER.COM
The Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Welcome New Members
OF THE SOUTHEAST VOLUSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
OFFICERS
Steve Harrell, President
COO, Florida Hospital New Smyrna
Lillian Conrad, President-Elect
SCORE Volusia Flagler
Trey Harshaw, Elected Vice President
Allstate Insurance
Trudy Ward, Secretary/Treasurer
Suntrust Bank
Mike Funaro, Immediate Past President
The Rainmakers Consulting Group
Marlene Thomas, Florida Hospital
Vice President of Marketing
BOARD MEMBERS
Buddy Davenport
State Farm Insurance
Donna Snow
Regions Bank – Edgewater
Krissy Chalk
Maserati of Daytona
Frank Crooks
Garriques & Associates
Melanie Emanuel
Allstate
Ken Poulin
First Response Disaster Team
Rebecca Crews
Boston Whaler
Lillian Sheller
Best Western Hotel & Suites
Larry Volenec
Florida Power & Light Co
Rick Hawes
Oceanside Private Wealth Mgmt LLC
Chill Cryosauna
Anchor Inn
OUR PARTNERS
City of Edgewater
City of New Smyrna Beach
City of Oak Hill
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Advanced Air & Heat
Bright House Networks
Buddy Davenport Insurance
Florida Hospital Memorial
Medical Center
Florida Hospital New Smyrna
HIG Insurance
Image Today Graphics
Mullinax Ford
StorQuest Self Storage
The Daytona Beach News Journal
Total Care IT / NSB Computers
UCF – Daytona Beach
Members Renewals...
Number of Years of Membership
AnnieMac Home Mortgage
Be Well Chiropractic, Inc.
Blackbeard's Inn
Blue Ocean Dermatology
Boat Rental New Smyrna Beach, LLC
Career Source Flagler Volusia
Christian Science Reading Room
Coco's Canine Club
Connect Hearing
Country Inn & Suites Port Orange/Daytona
D. J. Haycook Construction Company
Edgewater Chiropractic Clinic
Florida Shores Truck Center
Homes & Land Magazine of NSB
Beacon Restaurant
MEDIA SPONSORS
AM1230 WSBB Radio
East Coast Current
HomeTown News
Keys To Our City
New Smyrna Pennysaver
Smyrna Life Magazine
EXECUTIVE STAFF
Sue Williams
Executive Vice President
David LeBlanc
Assistant Executive Vice President
Barbara Gilmartin
Administrative Specialist
Linda Embrey-Nosan
Membership Director
Brannon Civic Center
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Linda Cuthbert
Mackenzie Dentistry
NSB Clothing Company
Ocean Walk Condominium
Paychex
Republic Services
Rick's Auto Marketing Center South
Riverside Catering & Market Inc.
Sign of The Times
Sugar Mill Country Club
SunTrust
The Sea Shack Restaurant
Volusia Eye Associates, LLC
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hosted at the Chamber. This was sponsored by Ken Clark of Small Pond Advertising.. Be sure to
see our Face book page for photos and streaming videos of this great event. Joe Coury
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The long awaited updated Chamber website is up and running! First and foremost, our
website is now mobile friendly! We have added lots of new and simple ways to access
information. You can find our Chamber Calendar of Events that is linked to update
itself daily. Be sure to check this out often! Also included are links to Community
Events, our Corporate Sponsors, and to the City Homepages of New Smyrna Beach,
Edgewater, and Oak Hill. If you are interested in joining a committee or division, the
website features this information about each committee. There you can find a
complete list of the committees and divisions that invite you to be a part of and what
they are about. You are able to find a business with the new website by either the
category or by the company name. We have also made it easier to join or renew your
membership. Advertising opportunities will be available in thirty days. Check out the
new website so you can see for yourself these additions and changes!
www.sevchamber.com
Leadership Training - Joe Coury Effective Strategies sponsored by UCF Daytona
The Southeast Volusia Chamber hosted a half day leadership training class with over 50 attendees. Joe Coury of Joe Coury
Effective Strategies was the instructor. The event was sponsored by UCF Daytona, and was a huge success! Top leaders in
business were in attendance and learned advanced leadership skills and the 5 steps to developing employees and successors.
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members!
Co-Chairs of our Membership Committee,
mmittee, Donna Snow of Regions Bank in Edgewater
Edge
ewater and
Tiffany Evers, editor of East Coast Current, were the emcees of our New Memberr Reception
hosted at the Chamber. This was sponsored by Ken Clark of Small Pond Advertising.. Be sure to
see our Face book page for photos and streaming videos of this great event. Joe Coury
oury of Joe
Coury Effective Strategies gave a dynamic and inspiring coach session on why your
our elevator
speech is so important to you and your business to all of our members. Many of ourr members,
ambassadors, and Board of Directors were in attendance to welcome these new members.
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3... 2... 1... New Website Launch
The long awaited updated Chamber website is up and running! First and foremost, our
website is now mobile friendly! We have added lots of new and simple ways to access
information. You can find our Chamber Calendar of Events that is linked to update
itself daily. Be sure to check this out often! Also included are links to Community
Events, our Corporate Sponsors, and to the City Homepages of New Smyrna Beach,
Edgewater, and Oak Hill. If you are interested in joining a committee or division, the
website features this information about each committee. There you can find a
complete list of the committees and divisions that invite you to be a part of and what
they are about. You are able to find a business with the new website by either the
category or by the company name. We have also made it easier to join or renew your
membership. Advertising opportunities will be available in thirty days. Check out the
new website so you can see for yourself these additions and changes!
www.sevchamber.com
Leadership Training - Joe Coury Effective Strategies sponsored by UCF Daytona
The Southeast Volusia Chamber hosted a half day leadership training class with over 50 attendees. Joe Coury of Joe Coury
Effective Strategies was the instructor. The event was sponsored by UCF Daytona, and was a huge success! Top leaders in
business were in attendance and learned advanced leadership skills and the 5 steps to developing employees and successors.
WWW.SEVCHAMBER.COM
The Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Welcome New Members
OF THE SOUTHEAST VOLUSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Bryan Tudeen- Edward Jones
Edible Arrangements
Boren Beauty
Champion Dance
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The Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Welcome New Members
OF THE SOUTHEAST VOLUSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
OFFICERS
Steve Harrell, President
COO, Florida Hospital New Smyrna
Lillian Conrad, President-Elect
SCORE Volusia Flagler
Trey Harshaw, Elected Vice President
Allstate Insurance
Trudy Ward, Secretary/Treasurer
Suntrust Bank
Mike Funaro, Immediate Past President
The Rainmakers Consulting Group
Marlene Thomas, Florida Hospital
Vice President of Marketing
BOARD MEMBERS
Buddy Davenport
State Farm Insurance
Donna Snow
Regions Bank – Edgewater
Krissy Chalk
Maserati of Daytona
Frank Crooks
Garriques & Associates
Melanie Emanuel
Allstate
Ken Poulin
First Response Disaster Team
Rebecca Crews
Boston Whaler
Lillian Sheller
Best Western Hotel & Suites
Larry Volenec
Florida Power & Light Co
Rick Hawes
Oceanside Private Wealth Mgmt LLC
Chill Cryosauna
Anchor Inn
OUR PARTNERS
City of Edgewater
City of New Smyrna Beach
City of Oak Hill
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Advanced Air & Heat
Bright House Networks
Buddy Davenport Insurance
Florida Hospital Memorial
Medical Center
Florida Hospital New Smyrna
HIG Insurance
Image Today Graphics
Mullinax Ford
StorQuest Self Storage
The Daytona Beach News Journal
Total Care IT / NSB Computers
UCF – Daytona Beach
Members Renewals...
Number of Years of Membership
AnnieMac Home Mortgage
Be Well Chiropractic, Inc.
Blackbeard's Inn
Blue Ocean Dermatology
Boat Rental New Smyrna Beach, LLC
Career Source Flagler Volusia
Christian Science Reading Room
Coco's Canine Club
Connect Hearing
Country Inn & Suites Port Orange/Daytona
D. J. Haycook Construction Company
Edgewater Chiropractic Clinic
Florida Shores Truck Center
Homes & Land Magazine of NSB
Beacon Restaurant
MEDIA SPONSORS
AM1230 WSBB Radio
East Coast Current
HomeTown News
Keys To Our City
New Smyrna Pennysaver
Smyrna Life Magazine
EXECUTIVE STAFF
Sue Williams
Executive Vice President
David LeBlanc
Assistant Executive Vice President
Barbara Gilmartin
Administrative Specialist
Linda Embrey-Nosan
Membership Director
Brannon Civic Center
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6
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15
10
7
1
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Image Today Graphics
Linda Cuthbert
Mackenzie Dentistry
NSB Clothing Company
Ocean Walk Condominium
Paychex
Republic Services
Rick's Auto Marketing Center South
Riverside Catering & Market Inc.
Sign of The Times
Sugar Mill Country Club
SunTrust
The Sea Shack Restaurant
Volusia Eye Associates, LLC
11
2
1
6
16
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2
2
1
12
30
10
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The Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ………………ELECTIONS
WATCH FOR YOUR BALLOT COMING TO YOU IN MID SEPTEMBER VIA EMAIL
2016
18 Holes of Golf
Gourmet Boxed Lunch
Networking
Awards & Dinner
Prizes Food &
Fun on the Course
FRIDAY OCTOBER 7th
Many ways to be involved!
• Play in the Tournament
• Donate a Prize / Volunteer
• Become a Sponsor
Sugar Mill Country Club
$
Call the Southeast Volusia
Chamber of Commerce
for more details
at 386-428-2449
PLATINUM SPONSOR:
400 per Foursome
1:00 pm Shotgun Start | 4 Person Scramble
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
LUNCHEON
HOT TOPIC
FOR ALL
OUR MEMBERS!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016
SMYRNA YACHT CLUB
1201 S RIVERSIDE DRIVE
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, 32168
TOPIC: IMPORTANT CHANGES TO
OVERTIME REGULATIONS
SPEAKER: PROGRESSIVE EMPLOYER
MANAGEMENT COMPANY
THESE NEW REGULATIONS WILL AFFECT ALL
EMPLOYERS – DON’T GET IN HR TROUBLE, BE SURE
TO ATTEND THIS LUNCHEON AND BE INFORMED.
THESE NEW LABOR REGULATIONS TAKE EFFECT
DECEMBER 1, 2016.
The Elections of the Board of Directors is not only a process but a commitment to provide leadership to our membership. Your future
leaders will develop processes, strategic plans, budgets and programs. They ultimately will be coaching, mentoring and educating our
membership in order to continue building leaders in southeast Volusia. They are your voice not only among the membership but our
community at large. The Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are the business leaders of our community.
These leaders are chosen by you, the membership! It is has been mentioned numerous times that our Chamber Leadership has
provided our community with outstanding members of city, county, state, and federal leaders. As in any election---in order to express
your preferences you MUST vote! You will be receiving the ballot via email as a survey in mid September. The ballot will have the
bios and photos of the nominees that are being vetted through the nominating committee in accordance with our by-laws. You, the
membership, hold the key to our future growth.
Thank you for your membership and support!
Sincerest regards,
Sue Williams
Sue Williams
Executive Vice President
NextGen Leads –
A Huge Success!
Approximately 30 young professionals from Southeast Volusia gathered at Outrigger’s Tiki Bar and Grille on August10th to participate
in the NextGen Leads kick-off event, making it a huge success! Business and community minded individuals attended the event that
included networking, a short overview of the NextGen Leads vision for the future and RAFFLES! During the kick-off event, NextGen
Leads asked for feedback and suggestions on what our generation would like to have as a part of this group- suggestions and
comments were heard and some changes are already made, thanks to your voices! Co-Founders, Cheily Diaz and Heather
Paternoster also asked if any of the attendees would be interested in volunteering for Board positions including: Publicity Chair, Social
and Networking Chair, Community Service Chair, Community Development Chair and Special Events Chair and Treasurer. We are
excited to announce that all but one spot was eagerly filled! The NextGen Leads board is looking for a Treasurer, if you are interested
please contact Heather Paternoster at [email protected]. Committees will be forming soon. Keep up to date with events,
community service opportunities and photos of our members in the business community at the NextGen Facebook page!
About NextGen Leads: Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce Next Generation Leads provides young professionals in our area
an opportunity to network and serve our community. This group was made specifically for young professionals, 18-39, in the
Southeast Volusia and surrounding communities. We are a networking leads group within the Southeast Volusia Chamber of
Commerce that will have one social/networking event a month and opportunities throughout the year to participate in community
service and mentor programs. NextGen's next social event will be open to the public to create awareness, gather ideas and
suggestions and have some fun networking! Each member of NextGen will need to be a Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce
member by the third social event, slated for October 11, 2016. We believe that growing your business starts at home; giving back to
the community that supports us is vital, building relationships with other businesses and community minded professionals will help
drive your business forward! So, come join us and have a great time networking and giving back!
Mission Statement: To provide networking and social opportunities for Southeast Volusia's next generation of business professionals
while cultivating sense of community and growth.
NextGen Leads Social/Networking Event: September 13, 2016~ 5:30pm-7:30pm~ Location TBA
(Currently accepting raffles for this event, contact Heather to donate today!)
WWW.SEVCHAMBER.COM
The Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce
Membership Committee Report
Donna Snow
As we approach the end of the Summer, The Membership Committee reflects back on a fantastic
first half of 2016. We have hosted 5 exciting and educational luncheons for our Members, we have
organized New Member Receptions welcoming 70+ new members, presented a half-day seminar
with nationally recognized Speaker Joe Coury and we have revamped our social media strategy to
focus on the most important element of our Chamber – OUR MEMBERS! In fact, we’ve taken our
social media strategy to a whole new level. Tiffany Evers, Editor of East Coast Current Magazine
and Membership Committee Member, has been instrumental in the Take-Off of this Campaign.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, Sept 7
Ribbon Cutting
Boston’s’ Breakfast
1414 S Atlantic Ave, NSB
10 AM
Tuesday, September 8
Business After Hours
BMC CPA’s Inc.
205 Magnolia Street, NSB
5 – 7 PM
Saturday, September 10
BIG Life Brain Injury
Awareness Send-Off
Historic Chamber of Commerce
115 Canal Street, NSB
10 AM
Wednesday, Sept 14
Ribbon Cutting
Bahamian Club
4150 S Atlantic Ave
New Smyrna Beach, 32169
10 AM
Wednesday, Sept 21
Hob Nob
Meet the Candidates
Brannon Civic Center
105 S. Riverside Drive, NSB
5:30 – 8:00 PM
Message From the President
Steve Harrell, COO, Florida Hospital New Smyrna
As the new Brannon Center was being constructed the reactions were mixed. Of course most were
very positive and looking forward to the replacement of a building that started as a Library and filled
many needs until age and functionality caught up with it. One of the comments I heard was “It did
not look like New Smyrna”. Which would often get followed by the question: Well, what does New
Smyrna look like? Now, like many of you having walked into the Brannon Civic Center, the answer is
starting to emerge. New Smyrna is growing, vibrant, and beautiful. It takes the best of what it has
and makes it better. The technology and functionality imbedding in the Brannon Center is state of
the art. (movable walls and audio visual capabilities) and it takes the existing beautiful environment
(park and river) and gives it a new vibrant feel and perspective.
The Southeast Volusia Chamber will be one of the first users of the Brannon Civic Center as it hosts
the 2016 Hob Nob. Scheduled for September 21st at 5:30 pm, shortly after the primary, the Chamber
will pull together the candidates running for public office to allow the public to hear where they
stand on issues important to Southeast Volusia. And then, just when you are ready to take a break
from the political season, you can sign up for a round of golf on October 7th for the 2016 Chamber
Golf Classic hosted at Sugar Mill Country Club. This newsletter has details on both.
The Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce hosted a New Member Reception this month, with
over 40 new members in attendance. We thank Small Pond Advertising for sponsoring this great
event and a warm welcome for our new members.
Southeast Volusia is not just creating a great economic environment but a culture and excitement
that creates a great place to work, live and visit.
We thank you for your membership and your continued support of the Southeast Volusia Chamber
of Commerce.
Ribbon Cutting
Boston’s Fish House
1414 S Atlantic Ave
New Smyrna Beach, 32169
4:30 PM
Steve Harrell
President
Coffee Connection
Humana – Deb Schmeltz
Historic Chamber of Commerce
115 Canal Street, NSB
7:45-9:00 AM
2016
Upcoming
Nov
& Dec Events
To see the most up to date
Chamber events, visit
http://www.sevchamber.com/
calendar_of_events.asp
People want to know about your Business. As SEV Chamber of Commerce Members, you now can rest
assured that your business will reach our local market and beyond. We are so excited that our Members
are receiving more and more value for their investment in our Chamber. As a member, you spend about
$20 a month on your Chamber membership and what you get in return is worth so much more.
Speaking of “Reach,” we are kicking off a Welcome Back Campaign in October. We hope to
reach and reconnect with old friends and former members who are looking for creative and
innovative ways to grow their business, reach more customers and redeploy their talents in the
community. In other words, we miss them!
We have an amazing cast of players on our Membership Committee and it is appropriate to say Thank
You to each one. They volunteer about 1 hour a month and, as a team, make Membership better for all.
• ~Buddy Davenport, Carlos Giraldo, Frank Crooks, Tiffany Evers, Cindi Flanagan,
Megan Mennonna, Alexis Picardi, and Kaye Walker~
• Our Board Members who support our efforts: ALL OF THEM, but a shout-out to
President Elect Lillian Conrad for attending our meetings and rolling up her sleeves
• Staff: Sue, Dave, and Linda – you are amazing!
What a busy summer we all had. And what a busy fall we have planned and are looking
forward to. Congratulations to Megan Mennonna for being Ambassador of the Month for July.
She did a great job. All Ambassadors give a warm "Welcome" to all the new members.
Steve Harrell
President
Florida Hospital New Smyrna
All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them. ~Walt Disney
Just when the caterpillar thought the world was ending, he turned into a butterfly. ~Proverb
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
Thursday, October 27
12 – 1 PM
Smyrna Yacht Club
1201 S Riverside Dr
New Smyrna Beach 32168
OCTOBER
Wednesday, Oct 5
Ribbon Cutting
Coastal Consign and Redesign
1708 SR 44, NSB
10 AM
Friday, Oct 7
Chamber Golf Classic
Sugar Mill Country Club
100 Clubhouse Cir, NSB
1 PM Shotgun Start
Wednesday, Oct 12
PJ Haley Hottenstein, Ambassador Chair, H & H Landscape Supply Company and BMC CPAs, Inc.
Steve Harrell,
Friday, September 30
• Anniversary recognition (how many years of Chamber Membership)
• Promoting something new in your business,
• A relocation or new location
• A new member Ribbon-Cutting,
• Achieved a local, regional or national award,
• Anything Newsworthy!!! We post tons of pictures!
Ambassador Committee Report
Respectfully yours,
Wednesday, Sept 28
Do you ever wonder if your advertising dollars are working and how many people you reach? In a
recent 30 day-day period, we know that our Face Book Chamber Page has reached over 15,000
viewers with nearly 3,000 engaged. An “engaged” viewer will either Like, Share or React to our
post. Our members are highlighted and recognized on our Page for things like:
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Ribbon Cutting
NSB Urgent Care
1860 Renzulli Rd, NSB
10 AM
Thursday, Oct 13
Business After Hours
Florida Hospital New Smyrna
401 Palmetto St, NSB
5 – 7 PM
Wednesday, Oct 19
Ribbon Cutting
Voila Auto Group
1919 N Dixie Fwy, NSB
10 AM
Thursday, Oct 27
General Membership Luncheon
Topic: DOR Overtime
Exemption Rules
Smyrna Yacht Club
1201 S Riverside Dr, NSB
12 – 1 PM
Friday, Oct 28
Coffee Connection
Berlin & Denys Ins. & Fin. Svcs
Chamber of Commerce
115 Canal St, NSB
7:45 – 8:45 AM
INSTALLATION & AWARDS BANQUET
Thursday, November 17
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Sugar Mill Country Club
100 Clubhouse Cir
New Smyrna Beach 32168
WWW.SEVCHAMBER.COM
115 CANAL STREET,
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168
PHONE: 386-428-2449
FAX: 386-423-3512
[email protected]
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Thursday, September 8
BMC-CPA’s
205 Magnolia Street | New Smyrna
Smyrn Beach
5-7pm
Southeast Volusia Chamber Of Commerce
115 CANAL STREET,
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168
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Community Guide for 2016-2017. These books are sent all over the world for relocation
packages. Our local businesses, hotels, motels and condos have these in quantity as
well as the Chamber and Visitor’s Center to hand out to locals and visitors!
Tuesday September 27th 2016
Over 5,000 directories are printed.
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to showcase your business!
Expected publication date is December 2016.
Brannon Center: 105 S. Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach
Contact the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce @ (386) 428-2449
or email [email protected] for placement and pricing options.
time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm