The Circuit - Industry Edition

THE CIRCUIT

THE INDUSTRY ISSUE

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Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center

Convenient & Compassionate Care

Office:

850-872-9701 850-249-1000

Providers:

Thomas Jacobson, MD David Rios, PA Amy Smith, ARNP Angelo Herbu, ARNP Cassandra Foran, ARNP

Office:

850-769-1462

Location:

16181 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Providers:

Rush Akin, MD Delia Wilkins, PA-C

Location:

229 Southwood Drive Panama City, FL 32405

Locations:

Office:

850-784-1856

Providers:

Michael Taylor, MD Beth Walford, MD

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Office:

850-872-3939

Providers:

Don Davis, MD Ajay Labroo, MD Francis Le, MD Laurie Boehm, PA-C Julie German, ARNP

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Locations:

229 Southwood Drive Panama City, FL 32405 16181 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32413 870 Mack Bayou Road Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Where the South Comes for Smiles Dennis Lichorwic, D.M.D and The Center for Cosmetic and Family Dentistry celebrate 20 years of business.

Dr. Dennis Lichorwic received his dental degree from the University of Florida’s College of Dentistry in 1997. Descending from 4 generations of restauranteurs and having trained at both the Ritz-Carlton and Disney World, he brought his hard work and passion for exceptional customer service to his practice when he opened in Destin in 1999. After several successful years, he was able to expand his practice from Destin to Panama City Beach in 2010.

The Center for Cosmetic and Family Dentistry provides an array of dental services including full mouth implant restorations, prep-less veneers, dental implants, porcelain veneers, dentures, teeth in a day, same day crowns and ZOOM! teeth whitening.

The Center for Cosmetic and Family Dentistry has been awarded for Cosmetic Dentistry by Best in Destin 8 times, Best of the Emerald Coast 13 times, Inc 5000 3 times, and Finest of the Emerald Coast 3 times. Dr. Lichorwic and associates have been featured in prestigious publications, such as Florida Trend, Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies, VIP Destin, Emerald Coast Magazine and others.

Dr. Lichorwic is ecstatic to be celebrating 20 years in business, stating “It has been an honor to serve the communities of Destin and Panama City Beach.

The passion my team and I have for this business only elevates with time.

As we grow, my team will continually strive to provide exceptional service and to exceed our patients’ expectations.” With much excitement, Dr. Lichorwic and his team will expand the Destin office this year and plan to grow the business along the Gulf Coast in the years to come.

For more information about the business and services, please call (850) 502-8122 Dr. Dennis Lichorwic

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letter from the editor

business spotlights

11 From Courtney Calhoun

42 The Latest Updates from Businesses in Bay County

message from the chairwoman

12 From Karen Smith

air & sea

17 News from Tyndall Air Force Base & Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division

features

14 Calendar of Events 22 Innovations FCU 24 Alignment Bay County 26 Jeep Beach Jam 29 St. Joe Company 34 Haney Technical School 38 Ask The Doctor

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see & be seen

March Friday at the Beach March Business After Hours UNwineD April Business After Hours

committees

HYPE IdeaCamp Ambassador Spotlights Ambassadors

around town

52 CareerSource Gulf Coast, Kim Bodine City of Panama City Beach,

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Mayor Mike Thomas 53 Gulf Coast State College, Dr. John Holdnak City of Lynn Haven, Mayor Margo Anderson 54 FSU Panama City, Dr. Randy Hanna 55 County Commissioners, Philip “Griff�

Griffitts Visit Panama City Beach, Dan Rowe 56 Florida Film Commissioner, Julie Gordon Bay District Schools, Bill Husfelt 57 Bay EDA, Becca Hardin

membership

58 Grand Openings & Ribbon Cuttings 59 Letter from Your Chamber Rep 60 New & Renewing Members

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The Circuit Magazine is designed and produced by the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce. All information in this guide is believed to be correct at time of production; the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. All unsolicited manuscripts become the property of the publisher and will not be returned. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. Š2019 The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.

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2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

executive board KAREN SMITH

Chairwoman | Beachy Beach Real Estate

DAVE TREPANIER

Past Chairman | Firefly / PCB Entertainment

MATT GRIFFITTS

Incoming Chairman | Sugar Sands Insurance

JEFF DIBENEDICTIS

Secretary | Summit Bank

CATHERINE COLLINS

Treasurer | Resort Collection

board of directors HOPE ABBOTT-WOODS

Keller Williams

JEAN CAPPS

Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa Resort

SHAY CATRETT

BAYSOLUTIONS

MARVIN COLLEY

Beach TV

TRAVIS CRISP

Counts Oakes Resort Properties/LSI

BRAD GRIFFIN

Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center

RICK KOEHNEMANN

Koehnemann Construction

WILL LARK

Shipwreck Island Waterpark

LEE ANN LEONARD

Gulf World Marine Park

JAKE MANN

Community Bank

PAUL SCHREINER

Texas Roadhouse

JOE SORCI

Florida Architects

APRIL WILKES

The St. Joe Company

honorary board RAMON DUVALL

Beachside Fellowship

DR. RANDY HANNA

Florida State University Panama City

BECCA HARDIN

Bay Economic Development Alliance

DR. JOHN HOLDNAK

Gulf Coast State College

PARKER MCCLELLAN

NWFL Beaches International Airport

DAN ROWE

Visit Panama City Beach

JOHN SKAGGS

Naval Support Activity Panama City

MAYOR MIKE THOMAS

City of Panama City Beach

CHAMBER STAFF KRISTOPHER MCLANE

President/CEO

JENA LILES

Chief Financial Officer

HELEN ADAMI

Director of Marketing & Events

SHANNON RICHMOND

Vice President, Director of Membership

COURTNEY CALHOUN

Director of Communications & Design

MISSY HOLMES

Information Specialist

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR I am so grateful to have grown up in Bay County. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that there is no place like home!

Spring is here, and with summer around the corner, that means families will be visiting our area and enjoying our beautiful beaches.

We are very fortunate to have a booming tourism industry, and we encourage visitors from all over to come to check out our beautiful destination.

With the Beach Chamber membership growing to 1,200 members, we get to meet fascinating people every day. I always enjoy listening to members that are passionate about our area and what they can bring to our community.

Bay County has so much to offer, and I believe that we will continue to grow in the future. On October 10th, 2018, the Panhandle was devastated by Hurricane Michael, a Category 5 hurricane. The destruction was like nothing any of us could have ever imagined but this town has pulled together and remained strong, and I know we will continue to get better.

This issue of The Circuit is our Industry Issue, with updates from The St. Joe Company, Alignment Bay County, Haney Technical School, and much more. This issue of The Circuit reminds us that we live in one of the best places possible, with beautiful beaches and an active community that supports new businesses and encourages our community to continue to grow. #850strong

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRWOMAN Dear Wonderful, Amazing and v i v a c i o u s Panama City Beach Folks!!!!

I wanted to share one of my alltime favorite stories with all of you because frankly, I just love, love, love you and wanted you to see what is on my heart.

There was a traveler that came upon a city gate. An angel was sitting upon the city gate. The traveler asked the angel, “Hey there! Could I ask you how are the people in this town?” She answered with a question; “How were the people at the last town that you visited?” The traveler with glee in her voice said, “They were kind, respectful, loving, generous, hopeful, devoted, joyful, and just allaround great people to be with.” The angel replied, “Well, then that is EXACTLY how you will find them in this city!”

Same day. Same gate. Same city. Same weather. Another traveler lumbers along and says to the angel, “Hey! I am about to enter this new city. Can you tell me how are the people in this city?” The angel answered him with the same question, “How were the people in the city you just left?”

The traveler answered quite emphatically, “That is why I left. The people were unkind, disrespectful, greedy, no enthusiasm, dishonest, and just a plain miserable lot to be around.” The angel said, “Well, then that is EXACTLY how you will find them in this city!”

I have found that wherever I am, whatever I am doing, I can always find something good if I look for it, and regretfully, the same is true. There is plenty of abundances and overflowing goodness in this city that I love. We are so fortunate to live here, work here, and play here. As we continue to recover from the storm, let’s keep opening our hearts and our city gates to those that need us.

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21th Annual Thunder Beach Spring Rally

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friday

First Friday with the Beach | 7:30–9 am | FSU Holley Center

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tuesday

TDC Meeting | 9 am | Beach City Hall

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tuesday

Tourism Appreciation Day | 5–7:30 pm | M.B. Miller Park County Pier

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saturday

IronMan 70.3 Gulf Coast

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sunday

Mother's Day

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everyday

Jeep Beach Jam | Frank Brown Park

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friday

Women's Work-Life Symposium | 7:30 - 3:30 | FSU Holley Center

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thursday

Business After Hours | 5-7 pm | Hathaway Townhomes by D.R. Horton

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monday

Memorial Day

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wednesday

IdeaCamp | 5:30-7:30 pm | MarineMax Panama City Beach

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tuesday

TDC Meeting | 9 am | Beach City Hall

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thursday

Summer Concert Series | Aaron Bessant Park

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Father's Day

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TYNDALL AWARDED BEST OF 2019 BY GREATER AMERICAN DEFENSE COUNCIL B Y S T A F F S G T. A L E X A N D R E M O N T E S , 3 2 5 T H F I G H T E R W I N G P U B L I C A F FA I R S

CAPTION: U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ken Ekman, First Air Force and Air Forces Northern Command vice commander, talks with Col. Brian Laidlaw, 325th Fighter Wing commander, following the Great American Defense Communities celebration at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 13, 2019. Bay County, is one of five communities across the country to be named a Great American Defense Community in 2019. The GADC program leaders work to recognize military communities and regions that help improve the quality of life for veterans, service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Javier Alvarez)

“If you ask me, this award has been 78 years in the making because that’s how long ago we broke ground on this base.”

There has been a change of scenery that

tower. The unveiling was attended by local

Tyndall AFB has been a community partner

could turn some heads as drivers and pe-

military and community members.

since 1941. This year the base is undergo-

destrians walk past Tyndall Air Force Base,

ing one of its biggest feats of rebuild-

thanks to the Bay County Greater Ameri-

“We won a special award in the lo-

ing after sustaining catastrophic damage

can Defense Council as of February 13,

cal community recently, from the 2019

caused by Hurricane Michael.

2019.

class of the GADC,” said Col. Brian Laidlaw, 325th Fighter Wing commander.

The GADC recognizes military communi-

The Bay County GADC 2019 Award was

“If you ask me, this award has been 78

ties that work to improve the qualities of

presented to team Tyndall accompanied

years in the making because that’s how

life for service members, their families,

with two logos painted on the base water

long ago we broke ground on this base.”

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competitive process that considers a few key points.

“They consider building, integration efforts, support, and collaboration,” Laidlaw said.” They consider employment and educational opportunities and family support.”

To the extent of integration efforts, in 2017 the Secretary of the Air Force announced that Tyndall AFB would be a preferred alternative to receive MQ-9 Reapers, a change to the community that would benefit in building a supportive community of the new Air Force asset.

An example that Laidlaw mentioned was when a chamber of commerce member asked an MQ-9 pilot if having an alternative school schedule on base would help benefit his family. A strong

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N S WC PA N A M A C I TY D I VI S I O N S PA R KS C H A N G E T H R O U G H CENTER FOR INNOVATION B Y K AT H E R I N E M A P P

CAPTION: Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division has begun a journey to establish spaces and capabilities that will serve as enablers for innovation. The Center for Innovation was designed to give employees a place where they can network, brainstorm, and work through problems, with the tools they need. (Photo by Eddie Green)

“Ultimately, the desired outcome is to have seasoned guidance, increased hands-on developmental experiences, improved employee networking and collaboration, intrinsic motivation, endless experimentation, and of course, a plethora of creative ideas leading to that ‘light bulb’ moment.”

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City

vation already happens at NSWC PCD, but

said Program Executive Office Unmanned

Division (NSWC PCD) has begun a jour-

we want to make it easier for our employ-

and Surface Combatants Science and Tech-

ney to establish spaces and capabilities

ees to put that innovation into practice.”

nology Mine Warfare Lead Holly Gardner.

that will serve as enablers for innovation.

“The Center will serve as a place where emCenter for Innovation was designed to

ployees can learn techniques to understand

“The Center for Innovation will be a collection

give employees a place where they can

warfighter needs, explore solutions, fail fast

of spaces, capabilities within those spaces,

network, brainstorm, and work through

and early, and iterate upon their designs in

processes, and learning to foster innovation

problems, with the tools they need.

a ‘safe zone.’ We want to give employees a

at all levels of the organization,” said Sheila

toolset so they can rapidly deliver the right

Schnoering, NSWC PCD distinguished engi-

“The idea is to foster a culture of innova-

solutions to the Fleet before the need no

neer for mine warfare prototyping. “Inno-

tion and creativity within our workforce,”

longer exists.”

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CAPTION: Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) has begun a journey to establish spaces and capabilities that will serve as enablers for innovation. The Center for Innovation was designed to give employees a place where they can network, brainstorm, and work through problems, with the tools they need. (Photo by Eddie Green)

According to NSWC PCD Technical Product Manager Rick

cated to add various manufacturing stations needed to deliver a

Hurst, sharing the experiences, successes, and failures, im-

fully functional prototype including a collaboration room, com-

mensely

process

puter lab, machining, welding, hardware/software development,

impossible.

wood working, industrial sewing, and additive manufacturing.

to

what

widens might

the

aperture

otherwise

have

of

one's

been

thought

thought

“Reaping the beneficial knowledge of another's failures potentially in-

Additive

hibits its repetition, which not only saves time and money, but stimu-

innovative-inspiring

Manufacturing

lates alternative routes to success,” said Hurst. “Ultimately, the desired

al

environment

Lab

nature for

Head of

high

the

Chuck

Self

said

the

labs

are

an

ide-

velocity

learning

efforts.

outcome is to have seasoned guidance, increased hands-on developmental experiences, improved employee networking and collabo-

“The simple interaction of colleagues from different codes

ration, intrinsic motivation, endless experimentation, and of course,

and departments in a physical space often leads to tremen-

a plethora of creative ideas leading to that ‘light bulb’ moment.”

dous knowledge sharing and collaborative efforts,” said Self.

Currently, two buildings with spaces are being configured to sup-

During

port the “innovation lab” concept. Building 581 operations center

ed

has been upgraded to be more representative of an interactive or

from users, conveyance of capabilities with their

collaboration space. It will have a dual purpose - serving as a con-

tive

fiscal

year

2019,

to defining the business

efforts

will

model,

be

dedicat-

continued input respec-

training, and the completion of the innovation spaces.

ference room and a collaboration space. Its location will allow for discussions, early stage rapid prototyping and concept generation.

“The Center for Innovation and labs will be an enabler to rapidly address emerging needs, assess emerging technologies for military

Building 431 spaces, commonly known as “the shops” and “Mak-

utility, increase experimentation that will inform acquisition deci-

er Space,” have been enhanced to include capabilities our em-

sions, and ultimately deliver capabilities at the speed of relevance,”

ployees can use to turn ideas into products. This space will allow

said Schnoering.

users to bring their concepts to reality. Spaces have been reallo-

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BY RUTHIE PARKER Innovations Business Development team: David Powell, Kenzy Peake, and Carrie Infinger.

At Innovations FCU, we know how important small

six convenient locations throughout Bay County.

businesses are to the local economy. Our Octane

And because everyone likes to be prepared, please

Business Solutions, featuring Start-up Loans, is designed to help entrepreneurs in Bay County turn their dreams into a thriving entity.

For many small businesses, the hardest part is taking that first step. With our Business Start-up and Expansion Loans, we can get your business off and running, or help you grow current operations through secured and unsecured loans. That’s a big plus when you’re new and may not have a lot of operating capital. Innovations also offers competitive business loans for vehicles, equipment and machinery, real estate, VISA® Credit Cards, and lines of credit.* Innovations offers a variety of Octane Business Savings products so you can make sure your money is

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bring the following items with you to open your new Octane Business Savings account: • • • •

Copy of your LLC or Corporate Organizational Documents Verification of your Business EIN (if applicable) Driver’s License copies and signatures from anyone authorized to access the account A minimum deposit of $5 in a Business Savings account to establish membership at Innovations

Once your Innovations membership is established, open an Octane Business Checking account. This workhorse checking account is where your daily business transactions take place, quickly and easily.

Plus, you won’t ever have to worry about minimum balance requirements because, no matter what your balance, you’ll never pay a monthly service fee. With

working as hard for your business as you are. When

an Octane Business Checking account, there is no

you’re ready to become a member of Innovations,

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Innovations means business. And we’re here in Bay County to partner with you all the way. Contact one of our Business Development team members today!

David Powell, Business Development Manager 850.249.0960 Carrie Infinger, Business/Mortgage Loan Administrator 850.249.0578 Kenzy Peake, Business Loan Officer 850.249.0803 Innovations Federal Credit Union has served its members since 1952 by helping them build a sound financial future. Innovations Federal Credit Union serves the financial needs of everyone who lives, works, worships, attends school or volunteers in Bay County. For more information about Innovations Federal Credit Union, please contact us at 850.233.4400 or visit www. innovationsfcu.org. *With approved annual credit review.

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Alignment Bay County: How ya doin?

B Y L I S A W A LT E R S “How ya doin?” Such as simple southern phrase, yet one that has

all struggling a little bit. After we all greeted one another, we be-

taken on a whole new meaning post Hurricane Michael. How are

gan to share our own experiences following the storm, when one

we doing? As good as can be expected but probably not a good

of our members, Dr. Frank Merritt, pointed out that there is a rea-

as we would all like. As a community, rebounding from a major

son for the way we are feeling. He indicated that six months of

disaster is hard work. Not only economically and physically, but

chronic stress depletes your dopamine and serotonin, the chemi-

also psychologically. As we moved through the days, weeks and

cals in the brain they help us stay calm and feel good. We quickly

months after the storm we began to realize that we are tired, and

learned that it is normal to feel tired, sad and a bit out of sorts af-

sometimes even a little blue; and for good reason. When Hurri-

ter what we have all been through. The troubling news was that it

cane Michael hit our region on October 10th of 2018, thousands of

is seriously affecting many of our children and families who may

homes, and hundreds of schools and businesses across our com-

not understand what is going on or how to get the help they need.

munity were damaged or destroyed. Many community members have lost both their jobs and their homes, schools have consolidat-

Bay District Schools Superintendent and ABC Governing Board

ed, and families have relocated or, in many cases, moved in with

member, Bill Husfelt, shared with other board members in January

other family members. The stress of rapid change and uncertain-

that the mental health of students and families had become their

ty is taking a toll on the mental health of both adults and youth.

highest focus. He explained “Prior to the storm, our number one focus was on student safety. Now we must balance that priority with

Alignment Bay County (ABC) is a collective impact group whose

the ever-changing mental health needs of our students and our em-

focus is on the success of our youth. Many community leaders

ployees. There’s not a family in Bay County who wasn’t impacted

and organizations including our faith-based partners are members

in some way by Hurricane Michael and now we face the somewhat

of our organization. As the President of Alignment Bay County, I

daunting task of helping our students recover from that trauma.”

realized at our first meeting post Hurricane Michael that we were Additionally, ABC board members and team members have shared that the community is seeing both a rise in the number of requests to invoke the Baker Act, a Florida law enabling families to provide emergency mental health services and temporary detention as well as increased incidences of sexual assault. Clearly, many in our community need help and ABC aims to provide solutions that address the psychological well-being of the people of Bay County.

Alignment Bay County, has formed the ABC Mental Health Committee, out of the understanding that focus-

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ing on mental health awareness and promoting mental health services across the Panama City area should be a top priority over the next 12 months. This diverse group includes mental health professionals, educators, school administrators, faithbased representatives, communications experts, providers of services to our homeless population, business men and women, marketing experts, FSU – Panama City and more. What is important for our residents to know is that it is normal to feel some sense of loss, anxiety and even depression as an after effect of Hurricane Michael. ABC is working to educate all ages of their community that these feelings are normal and are shared by many of their neighbors.

We want to en-

courage our residents to watch their children and children they know for signs of depression or hopelessness.

Take the time to ask one another often, “How are you doing?”, and then listen to the responses that you hear. You might just hear some of the very thoughts and emotions that you are feeling. Encourage one another to take a breath, sing a song, take a walk in the sunshine, hug someone, and most importantly give yourself a little grace. If those things don’t seem to be working please visit 850mentalhealth.com and explore the resources there.

Alignment Bay County will be sending out information,

tips, reminders and messages of hope and health over the next year. We hope you will join us in our campaign to help each other to have the health and well-being we need to rebuild our homes, our businesses and our lives. By the way, how are YOU doing?

Alignment Bay County, Inc; is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission it is to align community organizations and resources so that their coordinated support of Bay County’s youth has a positive impact on a public school success, Lisa Walter

children’s health, and the success of our community as a whole. http://portal. alignmentbaycounty.org/

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PROMOTORS HESS AND FORREST AREN'T JUST JEEPIN AROUND B Y M A R K H E S S & A N D R E A B O U T W E L L- H E S S A RT WO R K BY E R I C S H E PA R D

Mark Hess, founder of Jeep Beach Jam, and his partner Mark Forrest have created and designed multiple Jeep and off-road projects that are sure to attract the attention of the entire Jeep community. When talking to the Marks, you can clearly see the commitment, love and overall focus that they have for Jeeps. In regards to all of the Jeep projects "Individually, the projects are unique to one another, yet they support each other by way of design", says Hess. “These are all a sure way to have a winning impact on Bay County, the state of Florida and even the entire US!�

JEEP BEACH JAM, Panama City Beach Florida In 2016, founder Mark Hess created and developed Jeep Beach Jam (JBJ), currently referred to as the fastest growing Jeep event in the Southeast. Now approaching its 4th year, JBJ is set for May 14-18, 2019 in Panama City Beach at Frank Brown Park. Jeep registrations have steadily increased since the first year, but this year, registrations are 30% higher, and Jeep Beach Jam is on track to post up to a 52% increase in the number of Jeeps attending. JBJ is a family-friendly vacation offering top industry Jeep vendors, a Jeep drive-in movie night, scavenger hunt and poker run, a Jeeps only obstacle course, and an intercoastal off-road dune and trail excursion guided by the local

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Jeep club, Bay Area Jeep Association (B.A.J.A.).

Jeepers will also have an opportunity to participate in an organized ride on the "World's Most Beautiful Beaches"! The Topless for Turtles Beach Krawl is scheduled for May 18th which coincides with National Go Topless Day. The event is limited to 1,000 Jeepers who will "Go Topless" on a pre-designated, coned and secured route for one mile on the beach.

"We are very appreciative for JBJ Jeepers to have been granted access to our beautiful beaches," said founder Mark Hess, "For most, it's an opportunity of a lifetime.

And we are especially grateful to the PCB City Council, the Panama City Beach Police Department and Bay County officials for allowing us this opportunity".

The fee for the beach crawl will go to the awareness and support for the protection of our sea turtles and other marine life, as well as the preservation of our beaches natural habitat.

AMERICAN SUPER JEEP CHALLENGE BUILDER OF THE YEAR In January 2019, during Super Car Week in Palm Beach Florida, the 2018 Inaugural Super Jeep Builder of The Year was crowned. The winner was Bruiser Conversions out of Clearwater, FL. That crew set the standard for the American Super Jeep. Their build was a Jeep-to-truck conversion with an engine swap and so much more. This $395,000 build was also on display at the 2018 SEMA Convention in Las Vegas. This experience was filmed for Motor Trend Network, and the premier episode will air on April 20th at 7am EST. In the meantime, Hess and Forrest continue their search for the next Super Jeep Builder for 2019 and Motor Trend will be showing each stop

"We are very appreciative for JBJ Jeepers to have been granted access to our beautiful beaches" said founder Mark Hess, "For most, it's an opportunity of a life time".

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as a 30 minute episode with a total of 13 shows to air. The first stop….JEEP BEACH JAM in Panama City Beach! There's even talk of a possible second reality show to launch the Fall of 2020 The Florida Off-Road Foundation created a new specialty license plate, called “Tread Lightly Off-Road" and it is currently being considered, among others, by the Florida Legislature. If approved, the fees from the sale of this tag would fund qualified nonprofit organizations that protect and preserve Florida's natural off-road habitats, educated Floridians on responsible use of the off-road environment, and support volunteer programs to promote the use of off-road vehicles to assist law enforcement, and to preserve Florida's off-road culture and trail systems.

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st. joe company

When good things happen in Panama City Beach, good things happen for The St. Joe Company

Creating Memorable Experiences One Parcel At A Time B Y P R A T T FA R M E R

When good things happen in Panama City Beach, good things happen for The St. Joe Company.

As people come to enjoy the em-

creating destinations to live, work,

multi-tenant

erald waters and white sugary sand

play, shop and of course, vacation.

ing, a convenience store and a new

beaches, many end up calling Pana-

commercial

build-

Starbucks, with more to follow.

ma City Beach home. The laid-back

Over the past several years the com-

lifestyle is a complement to the ro-

pany has developed many proper-

With an underlying business phi-

bust growth of the area. The St. Joe

ties around the Panama City Beach

losophy of developing quality proj-

Company (NYSE:JOE), a Northwest

area. Over

the next few years, St.

ects that not only serve the needs

Florida based real estate develop-

Joe plans to open three hotels,

of users but also contribute to the

ment and asset management com-

apartment and 55 and better com-

needs of the community, a St. Joe

pany has been at the forefront of

munities, a new bank building, a

development tries to meet or ex-

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President of Asset Management for St. Joe. Large residential communities require a significant amount of expertise to plan and develop. St. Joe opened the Breakfast Point and RiverCamps on Crooked Creek communities several years ago. The Breakfast Point community, in Panama City Beach, is surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine conservation land, yet still close to the action, boasting high-caliber schools and close proximity to an aquatics center, sports fields and shopping. For the water lovers, the RiverCamps community is ceed expectations. “When we invest in a community we are making a long-term commitment which requires us to have a sensitivity to everything we do, especially when we are seeking to fill a void or meet a need in the community,” says Jorge Gonzales, President and CEO of the company.

The Pier Park area is a great example. When St. Joe and partner Casto opened the Pier Park North center in 2013, the addition brought a new dimension to shopping and dining. Located on Hwy. 98 across from the Pier Park retail center, the Pier Park North center is home to many national brands including The Fresh Market, Pier One Imports and Cost-Plus World Market, to name a few.

The company’s office developments are in high demand too. Beckrich Office Park on Hwy. 98 is east of the Pier Park center. With two existing office buildings completed and at near-full occupancy, plans are in the works for a third to be added soon. And of course, with that many people working in Beckrich, coffee is in high demand. So a new Starbucks will open soon. “We focus on every detail when developing a commercial asset. It’s not just the design of the buildings, but their functionality for the tenants and their customers is equally important to us,” says Dan Velazquez, Executive Vice 30

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the perfect community. It is bordered by Crooked Creek, the Intracoastal Waterway and 18,000 acres of West Bay. For nature lovers, the trail system meanders through untouched lands where over 100 species of resident and migratory birds can often be spotted. While a visit to the RiverCamps community gives you the feeling that you are tucked away in nature, residents are

St. Joe always tries to forecast areas of growth and respond to demands in a thoughtful and methodical manner.

just a short drive from the Pier Park center and the beach.

stance, the Pier Park Crossings apartment community may eventually have 360 apartment homes. The first

Earlier this year, St. Joe announced that it had combined re-

phase of 240 apartments is slated to open this summer.

sources with Minto Communities and Margaritaville Holdings to plan and develop a 55 and better community to

St. Joe always tries to forecast areas of growth and respond

open in 2020. The first phase of homes and the entrance to

to demands in a thoughtful and methodical manner. For in-

LATITUDE MARGARITAVILLE Watersound is planned off of

stance, the company has two hotels in development in the

Hwy 79 near the intersection with Hwy 388. Residents who

vicinity of Panama City Beach. TownePlace Suites by Mar-

move into the planned community will have amenities such

riott is a select service hotel that will have 124 rooms. Due

as a resort-style pool, fitness activities, game and hobby

to the ever-growing number of events and activities at the

rooms, arts and learning programs, live entertainment and

Frank Brown Sports Complex and Aquatic Center, the hotel

Margaritaville-themed food and beverage concepts. Much

will be a welcomed convenience for those wishing to stay

like Jimmy Buffet himself, the Latitude Margaritaville com-

close to the complex while attending a ball game, concert

munities are a hit with retirees. The brand’s “food, fun, and

or swim event. Just down the street at the Pier Park center,

music” concept has garnered interest from tens of thou-

the company is planning a 253-room, full-service Embassy

sands of retirees, Forbes reported last year. The community

Suites hotel. “St. Joe’s strategy is to partner with best in class

will likely also attract retired military personnel, making it a

companies to expand our portfolio of income producing

great addition to our military-friendly area.

properties,” says Gonzalez. “We view the hospitality industry as a logical extension of this strategy, especially in the grow-

On the horizon are more high-quality hotels, apart-

ing family-oriented lodging market of Panama City Beach,

ments, shopping and dining developments. For in-

which is emerging as a year-round destination.”

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With an underlying business philosophy of developing quality projects that not only serve the needs of users but also contribute to the needs of the community, a St. Joe development tries to meet or exceed expectations.

Generally speaking, most busy airports will have hotels

1,000,000 passenger threshold for the first time in 2018.

close by for those departing early or arriving late. Convenience is the name of the game. Slated for a 2020 open-

In addition to the airport hotel, St. Joe has also developed

ing, plans are underway for a St. Joe hotel adjacent to the

the nearby Venture Crossings Enterprise Centre. A premier

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP).

location and a motivated workforce with numerous train-

The hotel will have up to 125 rooms along with dining

ing and educational facilities close by result in a nurturing

and meeting space. The growth in passenger traffic, air-

environment for businesses. Currently the company has a

line choices and non-stop flights from ECP has been

60,000 square foot multi-tenant building under construc-

on the rise since its opening. The airport surpassed the

tion. New tenants will join GKN Aerospace, the world's largest independent first-tier supplier to the international aviation industry. County officials were ecstatic to welcome GKN Aerospace to Bay County, Florida. The creation of 170 new jobs along with a capital investment of more than $50 million will have a legacy impact in the local economy.

While many St. Joe developments are large, the company creates spaces for one or two unique businesses. As an example, the Busy Bee fuel station and convenience store is a joint venture between St. Joe and Johnson and Johnson, a third-generation family business that owns the brand. To be located at the corner of Hwy. 98 and Nautilus Street in Panama City Beach, this won’t be your typical convenience store.

With plans for 15,000 square feet, fourteen fuel pumps and a carwash, it will be the largest of its kind in the area. And if you have eaten at Taziki’s Mediterranean Café or grabbed a latte from Starbucks at Pier Park, these well-known businesses operate in a St. Joe building. Such will be the case with Capital City Bank slated to open its first bank in the area in Panama City Beach. Founded 122 years ago, the bank has sixty branches in Alabama, Florida and Georgia.

This is but a glimpse into the developments that The St. Joe Company has an interest in around Panama City Beach and Bay County. Buildings are but bricks and mortar. It is the vibe you get when entering a place or space that matters most.

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That is why St. Joe places such an emphasis on the develop-

article are proposed and based upon current development plans,

ment of properties that serve the community while lifting

which are subject to change without notice. The proposed projects

the quality of the business environment at the same time. ©The St Joe Company 2019. All Rights Reserved. “JOE”, “St. Joe”, “St. Joe (and the Taking Flight design)”, “Pier Park”, “Pier Park North”, “Breakfast Point”, “RiverCamps on Crooked Creek”, “RiverCamps” and “Venture Crossings” are registered service marks of The St Joe Company or its affiliates. Many of the projects described in this

described herein may not be developed or built or, if built, may not be as described. This does not constitute an offer to sell real property in any jurisdiction where prior registration or other advance qualifications of real property is required, including, New York. Void where prohibited by law. Equal Housing Opportunity. The St Joe Company does not guarantee the obligations of, nor provide any warranties for, homes built by unaffiliated parties.

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haney technical school

HAN EY

TECH US OUT

BY ALEXANDRA MURPHY, CHIEF COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICER, HTC According to the Association for Career and Technical

Career Fields Offered at Haney Technical Center:

Education website 48% of all job openings will require

Administrative Office Specialist

degree.

Automotive Service Repair

education beyond high school but less than a four-year

For over 50 years, Tom P. Haney Technical Center has been training Bay County’s skilled workforce by offering a wide

selection of career and technical education (CTE) programs.

With hands-on learning and nationally-recognized certification opportunities, Haney offers the training necessary to meet

the needs of local and regional manufacturers and businesses

who require skilled workers. These high tech programs address the current skills gap for in-demand careers that require specialized training.

The programs at Haney equip students with the knowledge and practical experience they need to go directly into the workforce. Graduates of Haney have multiple local and

regional job opportunities, and the average program job

placement rate is 87%. A Career Specialist works with students while enrolled and after graduation to assist with career

placement. Most Haney programs take about one year with

some programs ranging in length from six months to just over two years. The program completion rates average 88%.

Automotive Collision Repair Aviation Mechanics (A & P)

Computer Systems & Information Technology

Cosmetology

Electrical Trades

Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Industrial Pipefitter Marine Mechanics Massage Therapy

Medical Administrative Specialist Plumbing

Power Equipment Technologies Practical Nursing

Welding Technology

Welding Technology--Advanced

Business leaders have argued that there is a profound

disconnect between what schools are teaching and the skills

that are necessary to succeed in the workplace. All programs at Haney have active Occupational Advisory Committees

made up of local and regional industry partners who work with the program.

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They ensure that students have the qualifications that businesses seek in their future employees. Haney

students have opportunities to earn nationally recognized industry credentials which verify skill mastery, educational attainment, and the authority to perform a task or

operation. This translates to real economic benefits and

higher salaries in the labor market--providing added value to both the employee and the employer.

During the last school year, 163 certifications were earned such as: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) American Welding Society (ASW)

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Security+ Cosmetologist

Federal Aviation Maintenance Technician-General

Federal Aviation Maintenance Technician-Powerplant Federal Aviation Mechanic Technician-Airframe

Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) Microsoft Office Specialist

Microsoft Technology Associate

National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCCER) National Licensed Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN)

Haney students have opportunities to earn nationally recognized industry credentials which verify skill mastery, educational attainment, and the authority to perform a task or operation.

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Tom P. Haney Technical Center is a thriving component in our educational system and an engine that drives more Bay County students to obtain solid, high-paying careers and the opportunity to work towards achieving their American Dream.

Haney’s five licensure programs (which require a state or federal license to practice) have impressive passing rates.

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Based on recent industry demand, an Industrial Pipefitter program was added in spring 2019. Two additional programs will be added in fall 2019, Plumbing and Power Equipment Technologies (small engine repair).

Although most of Haney’s career technical education programs do not require a high school diploma or GED for admission, the school also offers Adult Basic Education including GED classes, GED testing, and ESOL instruction which are great pathways to post-secondary programs and careers.

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Tuition at Haney is extremely affordable as compared to many

other post-secondary schools. Program costs including tuition, books and supplies range from just over $2,500 to $6,552 for

program completion based on in-state tuition. All students are eligible to apply for scholarships. Additional funding sources are also available including Federal Financial Aid, Veteran

Benefits, Florida Bright Futures, Florida Prepaid, and Career Source Gulf Coast funding for those who qualify.

Tom P. Haney Technical Center is a thriving component in

our educational system and an engine that drives more Bay

County students to obtain solid, high-paying careers and the

opportunity to work towards achieving their American Dream.

Limited enrollment opportunities exist in select Haney CTE

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From Pollen to Peanut Butter: Allergies Need to be Addressed

BY DR. DANIEL DAUBE

HEAD & NECK RECONSTRUCTION SURGEON / ENT

No one spoke of allergies to peanut butter,

100 years after it was invented, but today, we have food and environmental allergens to worry about.

So what is an allergy? Millions of Americans

suffer from allergies, which can be something you may have inhaled, touched, or eaten

that your immune system identifies as an

“invader” to your system, commonly known

as an allergen. Allergens can take the form of

pollen, dust, animal dander, mold spores, and

food. Allergies can appear at any age and can even disappear in childhood, only to reappear in adulthood. After Hurricane Michael, these allergies may be more prevalent.

People often think of an allergy as only “hay fever,” with sneezing, runny nose, nasal

stuffiness, and itchy, watery eyes. However, allergies can also cause symptoms such as

chronic sinus problems, postnasal drip, head congestion, frequent colds, recurring ear

infections, hearing loss, dizziness, chronic cough, and asthma. It may surprise you

to learn that even stomach and intestinal problems, many skin rashes, chronic

headaches, and fatigue also can be symptoms of allergies.

Only an allergy test can tell you, if you are allergic and what may be triggering your

symptoms. Skin testing is a relatively pain-

free process and only takes about one hour.

Allergens are applied to the skin, usually on

the forearm, and then placed under the skin

by a small injection. If there is sensitivity to a certain allergen, welts will begin to appear at the testing site. These tests allow physicians 38

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ask the doctor to design an effective treatment plan tailored to a patient’s specific needs, which may include avoidance techniques,

medications, and possibly allergy shots. (Note: For young

patients, or patients who are on medications that prevent them from being skin tested, one can offer in-vitro (blood) allergy testing.)

Initially, physicians will recommend that patients simply

avoid the particular allergen, like by staying away from cats

or dogs – or – replacing carpeting with laminate flooring. If this technique does not work, our physicians will prescribe

medications that may alleviate the troubling symptoms. The

last resort is allergy shots. However, the shot process is rather seamless, with shots beginning once per week, starting with

a very weak solution, and advancing the dosage to once per month, until a maintenance level is achieved.

All tests and treatments should be performed by trained personnel under the close supervision of a physicians.

Unfortunately, some allergies can be life-threatening, so call

911 if you are experiencing airways closing or increased heart palpitations. Please do not ignore allergy symptoms, and

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Rebuilding and Reconnecting to Your World in

Big Ways

Rebuilding after a natural disaster is a costly and lengthy process. For many individuals, businesses

and even whole communities, the decision to retreat or to rebuild is a difficult one. For Bay County communities, retreating was never an option. In fact, the community is rebuilding in big ways.

Community leaders are not letting Hurricane Michael slow down their plans to build the new Panama City Beach Sports Complex, touted to be one of the largest world-class sports complexes in the southeast. The first games on the new fields are expected to be played in July, attracting thousands of sports visitors who will bolster the local economy by staying in area hotels and frequenting locally-owned restaurants and shops.

Recently, WOW! was awarded the contract to power the Panama City Sports Complex with its 1 – 5 Gig fiber backbone, bringing the fastest internet connections available to the new sports complex. Visitors will be able to live stream their child’s games, make dinner or hotel reservations, and an uninterested sibling can chat with friends, watch a movie or play their own games while enjoying a day at the sports complex.

WOW! has proudly served residential and business customers in Panama City for years; the company values the community’s residents as friends and neighbors, and continues to improve its products and services in the area.

“We are thrilled to contribute in such a big way to Bay County’s and Panama City’s strong comeback after Hurricane Michael,” said Cil Schnitker, field sales manager for WOW! and long-time Panama City resident. “Rather than abandon the community

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where we work, live and play, WOW! has reinvested in the

WOW! is deeply committed to supporting residents of Panama

community and in its efforts to attract additional opportunities

City and surrounding communities as they continue to recover

to the area.”

from Hurricane Michael. The resiliency and strength of the community, including WOW! families and customers in Panama

Additionally, WOW! strengthened its investment in the Bay

City, in the face of this disaster has been nothing short of

County business community when it recently introduced

inspiring, but there is still much work to be done.

its Whole-Business WiFi mesh network solution. This is the solution for businesses that builds on the Whole-Home WiFi

Internet, TV and phone services play a critical role in the

product the company launched for residential customers last

professional and personal lives of Bay County’s residents.

July. These products provide businesses and individuals with

The company is steadfest in support of our community and

fast, secure and reliable WiFi coverage for secure file and

our employees who have put their hearts and souls into the

documents storage, video-conferencing and movie watching.

recovery effort for its customers. WOW! is thankful for the

A mesh network solution like WOW!’s Whole-Home or Whole-

community’s patience and looks forward to continuing to

Business WiFi helps ensure no one experiences slow zones,

provide best-in-class products and services.

only WOW! zones especially when communication is critical.

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A M E R I CA' S S WI M M I N G P O O LS “Enjoy your pool more.”

As a pool owner, don’t forget that you have something special – a place to make lifelong memories and fun for the entire family. There is no reason why your pool should become a chore. Save time and money by hiring a pool professional and protect your investment.

Our mission at ASP – America’s Swimming Pool Company, is to create superior value for pool customers in all that we do by leveraging technology, superior knowledge, higher standards, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Our goal is making sure you are happy with your pool service.

Why do pool owners trust ASP for outstanding swimming pool maintenance, repair, and renovation service in Panama City?

1) Technology - ASP’s proprietary software platform, PoolOps©, automatically emails you a weekly digital report after each visit that includes the time of service, services performed, chemical balance, chemicals added and a picture of your clean swimming pool.

2) Professional Service - We use superior training programs, rigorous certification requirements, comprehensive employee background checks, and higher insurance protection.

3) Knowledge and Experience – The Panama City team are trained and certified pool professionals who have completed ASP’s nationally recognized training program.

This summer, and throughout the year, make sure your pool is kept healthy and properly maintained.

We would love to learn more about your swimming pool needs!

Contact us at (850) 441-2951 or visit our website at asppanamacity. com to learn more.

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THE HOPE PROJECT One of our greatest needs is hope, to lose hope is to lose everything.

Twenty-two Veterans commit suicide every day because they have lost hope. Established in 2016, the HOPE Project exists to help the hurting find hope.

“HOPE” is an acronym for "Healing Our Patriots with Equines" and seeks to help bring hope to our Wounded Warriors, Combat Vets, First Responders, Families and children find hope by using horses, most of which have been rescued, "Healing Horses Healing Heroes."

The HOPE Project is a 501(c)3 tax exempt charity. Neither the director or staff members receive a salary or benefits from the HOPE Project.

The HOPE Ranch, along with the HOPE House, is located on Highway 20 at 792 E Hwy 20, Youngstown, FL. 32466. All services and resources are provided totally free of charge. We currently reach out to over 200 Veterans, First Responders, their families, and others every month, the vast majority of which reside in Bay and our surrounding counties.

The Hope Project provides counseling services, equine therapy, and resources free to Veterans, First Responders, their families, and children.

The HOPE Project has also taken on the additional mission of helping survivors of Hurricane Michael. We provided relief supplies and mental health support to more than 6,000 hurricane victims during the first six weeks following Hurricane Michael. We continue to help our community as resources are available.

Need hope or want to help? Check out the HOPE Project!

Contact us at healingourpatriotswithequines@gmail.com or (706) 2893924

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Panama City, a locally owned and operated moving company, has been part of the community for 12 years.

It is an honor to be a part of this tremendous community!

Outback Steakhouse in Panama City is known for consistently great food and people. It is incredibly important to our team that every guest feels our genuine hospitality and leaves feeling as if they received a great value for their money and time spent.

2018 Best of Bay and 2012, 2016, 2017, and 2018 Panama City Living Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Award recipient focuses on community projects throughout the year. Their goal is to give to the community who has continuously supported them. Every spring, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Panama City hosts Movers for Moms® and collects and donates household necessities to a local women’s shelter in time for Mother’s Day. They join with local businesses, churches, and schools to help collect those items. In the fall, they host Movers for Mutts® and collect and donate needed supplies to a local animal shelter, connecting with area businesses to raise the donations. They also partner with community organizations throughout the year.

Through communication, expertise, and hard work, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Panama City offers unsurpassed professional moving services.

They have multiple home and business services, from moving a piece of furniture from one room to another to packing, moving, and unpacking an entire home or office. They also sell packing supplies. They have a satellite office in Fort Walton, as well.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Panama City are the “Movers Who Care®!”

To book a move, call (850 )785-2222. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. Learn more at twomenpanamacity.com!

This restaurant's greatest accomplishment took place just after one of Panama City’s most significant tragedies. We had a great opportunity to serve our community in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael which was truly a labor of love. Feeding more than 40,000 meals in a period of 15 days was no small feat, but it highlights the truth of our thriving community, proving that great people do great things.

At Outback Steakhouse we take pride in being our Guests Favorite place to Eat, Drink, Relax, and Be with Friends. Making our Guests Day Better and being Guest Obsessed is our calling. As our community continues to recover in amazing fashion, we continue to offer our support where there is a need. We appreciate the love shown from our community upon reopening our doors, and we invite you all to come see our newly remodeled beautiful restaurant!

Please be sure to introduce yourself when you arrive!

Come visit us at 861 W 23rd St. Panama City, Florida | (850) 784-9649

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SEE & BE SEEN edgewater beach & golf resort conference center— march 2019

F R I DAY AT THE BEACH

1. Tiffany Tabares, Kathie Kern, Amanda Bawn, Ron Sharpe 2. Courtney Calhoun, Missy Holmes 3. Kristopher McLane, Ryan Mulvey 4. Will Cramer, Karen Smith 5. Jill Bauer, Paris Janos, Candice Walton, Kim Ramie 6. Don Walton, Helen Adami

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

camp helen st. park — april 2019 1. Lisa Whitman, Larry Thompson 2. Jon Powers, Nicole Lamar 3. Barrie Ainslie, Curtis Flower 4. Annabel Deramo, Brenda Simo 5. Maria Wilson, Jeremy Hinton, Joe & Holly Onda 6. Keith Bailey, Reid Hudson

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For all event photos, visit our Facebook: www.facebook.com/pcbeachchamber

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HYPE H E L P I N G Y O U N G P R O F E S S I O N A L S E V O LV E

BY L AU R E N S H AW

As young professionals in Bay County, we share the responsibility in making our community’s voice heard to our government officials.

It has now been over six months Hurricane Michael left devastation in our wake. I have been amazed to see how much our community has accomplished in both clean-up and rebuilding in that short amount of time, but the recovery process is far from over.

As young professionals in Bay County, we share the responsibility in making our community’s voice heard to our government officials. We can’t do this without their help in approving the appropriate amount of disaster relief funding for our area. As the generation that is known for speaking out for something we believe in, I encourage you to reach out to our state’s Governor, President, and other key decision makers in the budgeting process. We still need critical support and we need our elected officials to step up.

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HYPE hosted professional development events in March and April. David Balmer, with Dale Carnegie of the Emerald Coast, presented a Stress Management course during a luncheon on March 21st. Attendees gained insight and proactive tips on how to deal with stress in today’s world.

The next event was a breakfast held on the property of Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort at Ocean’s Bar & Grill. Panama City Beach Ward 3 Councilman, Geoff McConnell, was the guest speaker and provided updates on the city and answered questions from members.

We encourage all our members to continue to bring a non-member to every HYPE event to continue the growth of our committee. Please sign up for our HYPE emails

by contacting chamber@pcbeach.org to receive invitations to our monthly events and how to become more involved.

We look forward to seeing you at the next function!

What is HYPE? We encourage young professionals between the ages of 21 - 40 to get involved in the committee. HYPE hosts monthly events, such as Socials, Professional Development Luncheons, Business Tours, Fundraisers, and more! This committee is open to both Beach Chamber members and non-Beach Chamber members. If you are interested in joining HYPE, please email Chamber@PCBeach.org or call the Chamber at (850) 235-1159. Don’t forget to visit PCBHYPE.com for additional information.

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IDEACAMP INSPIRE • ENERGIZE • IGNITE B Y M A R T A R O S E -T H O R P E

Each person has their own daily activities being hindered by anxiety. It’s really on a person-to-person basis In February, IdeaCamp took place at St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club, where three local mental health professionals addressed the topic of Depression and Anxiety. “What’s facing our community right now are signs of anxiety and PTSD from the storm,” said Craig Segrest, Director of Business Development at Emerald Coast Behavior Hospital.

“Depression is on the rise, and our community is facing a higher rate of domestic violence and chemical dependency.” Craig, along with Ted Liberty, Doctor of Psychology at Emerald Coast Behavior Hospital and Ann Wing, Care Coordinator for Big Bend, held a Q&A for the nearly sixty Chamber members and guests who attended that evening.

“What are the warning signs of PTSD?” a guest asked.

“Everyone has their own baseline,” replied Craig. “Each person has their own daily activities being hindered by anxiety. It’s really on a person-to-person basis.”

“What are some good ways to work on our mental health?” was another question from the audience. “Some people jog,” responded Craig. “Others work in their yard, and others watch a movie and want to relax. What you don’t want to do is hold up in your bed for twelve hours…do what’s good for YOU, but you also need to get outside and get some fresh air.”

In March, IdeaCamp headed to St. Andrews at Alice’s on Bayview where Meteorologist Lance Franck from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) spoke on Hurricane Preparedness. DID YOU KNOW…Hurricanes are among nature's most powerful and destructive phenomena. On average, twelve tropical storms, six of which become hurricanes, form over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea or the Gulf of Mexico during the hurricane season which runs from June 1 to November 30 each year. In the Central Pacific Ocean, an average of three tropical storms, two of which become hurricanes, form or move over the area during the hurricane season (same dates). Guam, the Northern Marianas and Micronesia experience typhoons all year round but the main season is July through November with a peak from mid-August to mid-September. Over

a typical two-year period, the U.S. coastline is struck by an average of three hurricanes, one of which is classified as a major hurricane (winds of 111 mph or greater).

By knowing what actions to take before the hurricane season begins, when a hurricane approaches, and when the storm is in your area, as well as what to do after a hurricane leaves your area, you can increase your chance of survival.

These Hurricane Safety Tips and Resources can be found at weather.gov/wrn/ hurricane-preparedness.

We look forward to seeing you at our next IdeaCamp!

W H AT I S I D E A C A M P ?

IdeaCamp is a forum to inspire, energize, and ignite the community through sharing, connecting, and cultivating of open-minded discussions supporting the free flow of ideas. IdeaCamp creates an experience to learn, engage, and expand your life and your business.

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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHTS MAX PERKINS | EDWARD JONES Max Perkins Jr is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, in Panama City Beach. His firm was founded in 1922 by Edward Jones whose business model involves personal face to face service, and Max will be their first advisor to obtain a Ph.D. in Financial Management, graduating this year.

He serves serious, long-term investors by using highly rated, quality invest-

ments matched with the clients’ financial goals. Through his dedicated financial consulting, he is building personal, lasting relationships of trust with the Panama City and Beach communities.

Similar to becoming the first Edward Jones Financial Advisor with a Ph.D., Max was the first in his family to earn a high school diploma. He received a college football scholarship and then enlisted in the Army. Max has a strong drive to improve himself continually; also to uphold the

US Army creed of LDRSHIP and the oath he took as an Army Infantry Officer. He was raised in a patriotic military family and cares immensely about his country. Businesses in his family also provided Max a unique perspective on what drives small business investment deci-

sions. He gained experience in operations, project management, quality assurance, manufacturing, and profit and loss statements.

Max and his wife Kallie moved to the Panama City area five years ago to be close to Kallie’s family, who are from Bay County and are raising their four

children. He is a Rotarian and has joined the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce and became an Ambassador to support his community further.

Max’s desire for constant advancement is an enormous asset to his investors as they will reap the benefits of his constant drive to better himself and his community. Contact him with all your financial investment questions.

A M A N D A B A W N | L I G H T H O U S E H E A LT H P L A N Meet Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce ambassador Amanda Bawn.

Bawn serves as

the Community Engagement Manager for Lighthouse Health Plan where she manages the Community Engagement team. The team collaborates with local organizations and members in 18 counties, leading more than 27,000 Florida Panhandle’s Medicaid beneficiaries to better health.

Her company recently awarded Bawn the Walk the Walk Pioneer’s Spirit award for her work helping to grow Lighthouse membership and for endeavoring to learn and offer more, take smart risks, and demonstrating a commitment and agility to achieve their mission.

Originally from Atlanta, Bawn graduated Magna Cum Laude from Auburn University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations. Following her internship with Valley Rescue Mission in Columbus, Georgia, she moved to Panama City and has worked with several non-profit, government, and familyowned businesses. She brings expertise in volunteer coordination, fundraising, marketing, special events, and public relations. She is certified as a Lifestyle Coach with the CDC's National Diabetes Prevention Program.

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AMBASSADORS R E P R ES E N T YO U R C H A M B E R

BY JAMES CLEMENS

What a wonderful community we live in, and what wonderful people we have here.

Beaches & boats, parks & picnics, crabbing, fishing, and lalapalooza-ling are all on the minds of locals and visitors alike. Calendars are quickly filling up with fun, and our Ambassador Team is on the frontline, interacting with the businesses that keep everyone happy.

The Ambassadors of the Panama City Beach Chamber are a diverse representation of almost every sector in the Bay County business community.

Like the gears and springs of a clock, many specific and intricate talents make up this team of professionals who work together like a fine, Swiss masterpiece to advocate for local businesses.

This dedication is what makes the Ambassador Team so important. Scouting out each business: buying and learning about its products and services; then sharing their experiences with friends, family, and colleagues to make connections between businesses and customers — that is what Ambassadors do. And when businesses have needs, they are met with referrals to people and businesses that have the expertise to help.

The customer standing in line to pay or the couple sitting at the table eating something delicious from an area restaurant could very likely be an Ambassador, appreciating a local business, preparing to showcase our beautiful Panama City Beach in a very personal way.

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The Ambassador group meets new people every week, those new to our community and those who are pillars of our community. Come join our group and help support the well-being of our community and the individuals who belong to it. For more information, visit the Chamber website at pcbeach.org/ambassadors-committee or call (850) 235-1159.

CAPTION: Ambassador meeting at Grand Marlin

CAPTION: Ambassador meeting at Sisters of the Sea & The Dive Bar CAPTION: Jaclyn Kocher, Lisa French

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KIM BODINE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

When we consider the many industries that have developed and defined Bay County, there is a core grouping that can be identified as the “major” area industries: leisure/hospitality, retail trade, government, services, construction, and now, manufacturing.

Our ever-evolving economy currently provides a healthy environment in which manufacturing can flourish. And it has.

Our area is home to major manufacturing industries like Eastern Shipbuilding, Berg Steel Pipe Corp., Oceaneering, Trane, and more. Recently, we have welcomed GKN Aerospace into our community, and we have Air-Temp and ACMT who have also joined us and will be hiring soon. If that is foreshadowing what is to come, we can expect the manufacturing industry in Bay County to continuously develop in the coming years.

This means a contribution to economic growth and development in our area. Machinery Manufacturing has a projected growth of 18.4% for the CareerSource Gulf Coast region (Bay, Gulf, and Franklin Counties) over the next eight years. We believe this projection could go well below what actually comes to fruition, largely due to the growth in Bay County manufacturers.

In addition to training and or experience, candidates for manufacturing positions need a variety of skills to ensure they are successful within the industry. Some of the attributes of ideal

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Although our neighbors to the east were devastated by Hurricane Michael, Panama City Beach was spared, therefore we continued to have visitors from other parts of the country who have been able to see the disaster. In many cases, those visitors have provided volunteer assistance to help our neighbors across the bridge.

We are blessed to live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. We are a destination for many and a good part of our local businesses cater to those visitors, creating an important and growing tourism industry.

Our industrial landscape consists of hotels, motels, condominiums and short-term rentals. It is made up of parasailing, boat and chair rentals, amusements and other attractions. Our industrial base transcends into the retail and the service industries, as tourists depend on restaurants, shops and other places to fulfill their dream vacations.

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The CareerSource Gulf Coast Job Center in Panama City is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can reach us via email at customerservice@ careersourcegc.com or by phone at (850) 872-4340.

We also have offices in Gulf and Franklin Counties. For detailed information about all our offerings, please visit careersourcegc. com and connect with us on social media, via Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

MIKE THOMAS M AY O R

While not a traditional nuts-and-bolts industry, the industry that drives the Panama City Beach economy is tourism.

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manufacturing workers include being detail-oriented, strong critical thinking skills, teamwork, and excellent communication skills. Some of these skills, also considered “soft skills,” have recently been a hot topic throughout workforce regions in the United States. Employers need workers who not only possess technical skills and knowledge but those who can work as a team and understand and support the mission of their employer.

How does an employer make sure his or her staff is trained on both technical and soft skills? That’s where CareerSource Gulf Coast can help. We provide a variety of employment services to both employers and job seekers, all at no cost. We facilitate and broker training to eligible companies and individuals to ensure that the workforce you want is the workforce you get.

We have a knowledgeable staff ready to help you with incentive programs, recruitment, job posting and more.

However you choose to connect, we are here for you!

Our growing number of tourists and those displaced due to the storm have contributed to the growth in traditional shopping areas on the beach. Additional shoppers in our grocery stores and home repair and building supply stores for example have brought a financial boost to the beach, and at a critical time when tax dollars are needed to rebuild the area. These traditional businesses have seen a huge increase.

The base of Panama City Beach is tourism. Due to this base, it has allowed us to house and equip large numbers of people during this time. The hurricane affected the whole area and tourism on the beach has grown to the point that it has been able to benefit the whole area.

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DR. JOHN HOLDNAK PRESIDENT

The characterization of life in Northwest Florida after Hurricane Michael can perhaps best be made with a paraphrase of the opening line in Charles Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities” - “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, and we had nothing before us...” In the briefest of moments our houses were destroyed, businesses flattened, belongings ruined, and loved ones lost. A shake of the head could speak volumes when asked about the status of a home, yet words failed to convey the scope of destruction that surrounded us. For a while food, gas, electricity and even hope were in short supply. But we are a resilient lot!

The winds died, the sun came out, and we greeted our friends and loved ones with hugs and tears. We learned that people we’ve never met really care, and the seemingly endless lines of trucks of every sort brought us back from the brink of hunger, sickness and despair. We helped each other pick up, clean up, and then begin to rebuild. We also learned that things don’t matter nearly as much as we thought, but that people matter more than we ever possibly imagined. And, as it turns out, compassion and generosity trump greed and indifference every time!

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Our community and our College have been tried and tested in an unprecedented way, and we have done well. We couldn’t change the cards we were dealt by the storm, so we changed how we played the hand. We provided a state-of-the-art emergency operations center and kept it running so that the incident response team members could focus on the important things. When the airwaves went silent, WKGC came through loud and clear with accurate emergency information and words of encouragement, hope, and understanding. The first responders we’ve trained over the years made us proud and saved lives - lots of lives! With the help of our incredible faculty and staff, we reopened the College in only 27 days, when many thought we were down for the count. Thanks to the support of sister colleges around the state and country, we’ve used “Michael’s Pantry” to provide food, incidentals, and supplies for our students, employees, and their families. Our way ahead will not be an easy one, but life will get better, though it will forever be different. However, if there is one universal truth we all now know, one common experience we all now share - it’s that together we can face anything, do anything, and make miracles happen! We are Gulf Coast!

MARGO ANDERSON M AY O R

As a government agency the City of Lynn Haven is dedicated to serving its Citizens. The City of Lynn Haven offers many services beyond basic needs (water, sewer, etc.) including managing recreational areas and organizing events for Citizens to enjoy. As the City recovers from Hurricane Michael, we have remained vigilant in our duty to serve and have found innovative ways to better serve Citizens through technology and resource management.

Hurricane Michael brought many challenges to Bay County making it necessary for the City to evolve as needs change. One notable change was implementing new services such as a LiveChat feature on the City’s website so that we are even more accessible to Citizens.

LiveChat allows anyone visiting our website to open up a chat box and ask questions regarding where to find something on our site, who to reach out to in regards to a specific issue like setting up new services, and more at the click of a mouse. We have LiveChat hours throughout the workday, which makes getting in contact with the City feasible regardless of where someone is or what else they are doing that day. We always try to accommodate “LiveChatters” with as much information as possible and this program has been highly successful and both well received and used by Citizens, contractors, etc.

Projects like the “One Street at a Time” volunteer cleanups have also been enacted to help clear neighborhood streets and aid in keeping our City clean from trash debris. To date, we have had four cleanups with a tremendous turnout from the community. In addition, we have added other projects for our staff such as the Zoned Right of Way Clearing and Restructuring. Together, we are rebuilding our City from the ground up.

The City is working diligently to repair and renovate our numerous recreational areas and City Parks but has remained creative in utilizing open areas to provide youth and adult sports for citizens to enjoy. Through sponsorships and partnerships, we will also be able to continue many of our events such as the free Spring Concert Series from April 12th to May 30th. This family-friendly series features a variety of local and regional acts showcasing different genres of music, so there is something for everyone. The Spring Concert Series will take place at the newly renovated Sharon Sheffield Park, and the lineup is currently posted on our City website and social media channels. The City will be operating a brand new Concession Stand during the concerts so guests may purchase affordable food and beverages to enjoy throughout the series.

As we continue to rebuild, the City of Lynn Haven will remain a creative and innovative municipality; together we will build an even better Lynn Haven.

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D R . RA N DY H A N N A DEAN

Our newest graduating class has walked the stage, moving on to new careers and new opportunities. At the same time, we are preparing for future Seminoles, ensuring they are ready to start the next phase of their academic careers.

It is a time of hellos, goodbyes, and new beginnings.

As a new generation of graduates celebrates their accomplishments as Florida State alumni, FSU Panama City is working tirelessly to continue to offer a quality education to students and the community.

Florida State University is preparing for its reaffirmation of accreditation, a process we undergo every five years to ensure the quality of our educational offerings and student services. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) — a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education — evaluates our mission, resources, programs, services, and quality enhancement plans to assure we are offering the best to our students.

This process is important because it proves the value of an education from Florida State University. As a part of Florida State, we are evaluated to the same standards as Tallahassee. That means students at

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FSU Panama City are upheld to the same standards as their counterparts in Tallahassee. A degree from our campus earns the same respect.

As we are looking at existing models and procedures, we also are looking ahead, embarking on an ambitious plan to chart the course for future growth and progress through a strategic plan for the next five years.

A committee already has begun analyzing input from faculty, staff, alumni, students, community members, and FSU administrators. Using their ideas and suggestions to challenge our current way of looking at all aspects of FSU PC, the Strategic Planning Committee will create a plan that will benefit all of our stakeholders, from students and alumni to all residents of Northwest Florida.

Thank you very much for your time and your role in the success of FSU Panama City.

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PHILIP "GRIFF" GRIFFITTS DISTRICT 5

As the weather warms and visitors continue to flock to Bay County for both vacation and recovery efforts, work on the Thomas Drive resurfacing project continues. Construction on the long-awaited project is expected to begin at the end of summer.

Thomas Drive are expected to take about ten months to complete.

The Thomas Drive project is being funded via Half-Cent Sales Tax, or, Infrastructure Surtax, funds. In November 2016, Bay County voters, by a margin of more than 10 percent, passed a half-cent sales tax aimed at funding much-needed road and infrastructure improvements. Collections of the sales tax began in early 2017, and as of April 2019, Bay County has collected $25.7 million in surtax revenues.

Bay County and the City of Panama City Beach are working together to prepare the drive for a permanent fix, which includes the relocation of underground utilities that have caused buckling along the roadway.

The tax is for use exclusively in Bay County to repair local roads, increase neighborhood safety through pedestrian paths and sidewalks to schools, reduce neighborhood flooding, and reduce traffic congestion. The sales tax is estimated to generate roughly $21 million annually, to be split between the county and its cities by a formula based on population. For Bay County, that means some $12 million in revenue each year that must be spent on the roughly $127 million in needed roadway and infrastructure improvements, as mandated by the ballot language. As an added layer of protection to ensure the money is spent wisely, a citizens’ oversight committee was empaneled and meets regularly to check the county’s progress.

“The needed manhole replacement portion of the work on Thomas Drive is complete,” Panama City Beach Utilities Engineer Mark Shaeffer said. “Working with the county, during the week of March 25, the city excavated several areas where possible conflicts between other utilities and the county’s stormwater system were noted in a video inspection.”

The information was incorporated into the final design documents, he said and delivered to the county, which was set to advertise the project for bid in April.

Once a contractor is selected, Bay County anticipates the bid process to take about two months with another two months to finalize the design and work beginning at summer’s end. Resurfacing efforts on

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The increased revenues have allowed the county to begin to address a $57.4 million backlog in needed road resurfacing as well embark on other infrastructure improvements, including bridge replacements, intersection improvement projects, dirt road stabilization, capacity and stormwater improvements, roadway safety, and more.

DAN ROWE PRESIDENT & CEO

Panama City Beach is looking ahead to summer 2019 with great anticipation as we continue to see new developments, exciting events and welcoming visitors to the same beautiful beaches they know and love. This spring, Panama City Beach was ranked 3rd by TripAdvisor for the Best Beach in the U.S. and one of Southern Living’s Best Beaches for 2019 proving Panama City Beach is a destination that visitors from all over the world enjoy year after year.

As Panama City Beach continues to evolve into a 12-month destination, developments to better serve our visitors are underway. In addition to hotel developments, Visit Panama City Beach is excited to welcome athletes and their families from across the country to enjoy the new Panama City Beach Sports Complex, set to open in summer of 2019. The brand-new $37 million complex managed by Sports Facilities Management (SFM) will offer visitors on ‘play-cation’ a place to enjoy multiple sports and activities including soccer on its 13-field complex. Destined to be the center of soccer in the southeast, Panama City Beach will host over 700 soccer teams for more than 15 tournaments beginning in August.

between 100-150 additional jobs for the area including, on-site management, operational staff, as well as game officials and concession workers. Details of the opening including special festivities for Bay County residents and will be announced closer to August 2019.

The summer season has been known to be our highest impact season for sporting events, bringing athletes and their families to the destination for tournaments, and staying for the fun. As we continue to grow each year as a destination, we remain as one of the leading innovators within the tourism community, and we will always strive to continue this reputation for our locals and visitors. Our combination of year-round events, fun entertainment, and a sustainable economy lay the foundation for generations to come.

With the development of the sports complex, new hotels, events and more, our community is investing in a bright future for Panama City Beach. These advancements are giving Panama City Beach the opportunity to provide the best product for its visitors, as well as providing a stable economy for our community.

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JULIE GORDON FILM COMMISSIONER

Panama City Beach continues to be an attention grabber when it comes to filming. A web series is set to start filming in early Spring. This series is filled with super villains and super heroes both trying to take over the world with their selective senses. This comedic take on good vs evil has cast numerous locals in the SAG signatory film, and location scouting has been ongoing.

long-running commercials.

Lauren Bickers, a 2002 FSU Film School graduate, has been working in NYC for the past 12 years and has now come back “home” to produce her film. “Extra Credit” is a dystopian futuristic look at a single mother choosing to leave society to raise her child in a more simple life, but realizes they may need a bit of what society has to offer. Jon Peters has been hired as DP, as well as several locals being cast and crewed for various positions. Over 25 locations have been locked in for this film.

Columbus, Georgia was back in Panama City Beach for three consecutive broadcasts from high atop Laketown Wharf. B-roll of the area was filmed the week prior and was represented well by WTVM.

A & E continues to film in Bay County each month with their new show, “5,000 Miles to the Aisle”. This docuality follows a local couple, who plans to marry, thru all of the drama and dilemmas, including the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. Locations used in the television show were important to the couple, and we have worked at keeping their vision true to their story.

Panama City Beach is going global with news outlets such as Expedia, Lonely Planet, Buzz Feed, and others. Other shows that have been seen on the highways and waterways were HBO, Netflix, and Amazon TV.

Toyota filmed their latest set of commercials with the help of a Kansas City-based agency. From downtown Panama City to the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches, you will recognize the area featured in these

bay district schools

HGTV is paying another visit to Panama City Beach and will be visiting some new attractions. Beachfront Bargain Hunt is one of the area’s great marketing pieces, as the show airs numerous times throughout the year.

Please contact the Film Office if you are approached about filming in your home or business. (Film Commissioner, Julie Gordon, 850.819.4694 floridafilmoffice@knology.net) Let’s make sure the production company is legit, has insurance, and knows the rules and regs of working in Bay County. See YOU in the Movies!

B I L L H U S F E LT SUPERINTENDENT

It seems only fitting for the Industry Issue to

DEANE BOZEMAN HIGH SCHOOL: •Agricultural Science •Digital Design •Aero-

and Technical Education programs which are

J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL: •Culinary •Digital Design •Early Childhood •En-

focus on the exponential growth of our Career preparing our students for the world of work, the challenges of post-secondary education and careers yet to be determined.

Since 2011, when 61 BDS students earned an industry certification, we’ve

seen explosive growth in these programs that offer students the chance to

get ahead by earning certifications in everything from the hospitality field

to technology to agricultural science and aeronautical engineering. In 2018, 1,300 students earned those certifications generating $676,942.16 in funding for their schools and future program expansion.

CTE programs are in place at each of our high schools and offer students the

opportunity to balance rigorous academic programs with hands-on learning in a career field of their choice. Currently, we’re offering the following programs on the high school level:

A. CRAWFORD MOSLEY HIGH SCHOOL: •Culinary •IT/CyberSecurity •Business/ Digital Design •Hospitality and Tourism •Entrepreneurship •Web Design

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Chasin' the Sun continues to film on the water and at coastal and community events. Sisters of the Sea served as the launch site of the Premier Party, and will also be in a few upcoming episodes. Call all your friends and family and tell them to TUNE in on Saturday mornings to Discovery Channel. This is a national show, and Panama City Beach looks amazing. Locals, find out where some of the host’s favorite fishing holes are, and visitors will want to come see you!

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space Engineering (Embry-Riddle) •Computer Science

gineering •Sports Marketing •Digital Photography •Hospitality and Tourism •Construction/Bldg. Tech •Landscape Operations NEW HORIZONS: •Culinary

NORTH BAY HAVEN: •Culinary •Engineering

ROSENWALD: •Agricultural Science •Hospitality and Tourism •Digital Design

RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL: •Construction/Bldg. Tech •Communications

Technology •Culinary •Advanced Manufacturing •Hospitality and Tourism It’s no surprise, given the tourism upon which our community depends, that

ServSafe certification is one of the most popular programs we offer. Students

who earn this certification are considered “work force” ready in the restaurant business and are often able to skip the “entry-level” positions at lower salary

scales. While this is attractive to those considering a career in this area, we should also note that many of these students are planning to continue their

studies after high school graduation but can utilize these certifications to help pay their way through school.

Our construction academies are also very popular at the high school level and the Construction CTE students at Rutherford High School recently em-

barked on an ambitious project by building, and selling, sheds to replace

go on to college instead) it’s wonderful for us to have that option right here in

perfect example of a partnership between BDS and local industries because

ship with Gulf Coast State College and many CTE students choose to complete

those damaged by Hurricane Michael. The construction academies are a they were the brainchild of area builders who noted a dearth of qualified employees. Thanks to generous donations from the Bay Building Industries

Association and area contractors, we now have two thriving construction academies and can provide workforce ready graduates for local employers.

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also

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almost

400

middle

school

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joined their high school peers in earning industry certifications last year.

Middle school students are able to enroll in the feeder pro-

grams listed below and can use their industry certifications to bet-

ter prepare for advanced academic coursework at the high school level.

MIDDLE SCHOOL FEEDER PROGRAMS: •Breakfast Point – Info. Tech/

our community. Our CTE programs are also enhanced by our strong partner-

one of their certification/degree programs before entering the workforce.

Career and Technical Education has come a long way from the old “shop” class

of thirty years ago and today’s CTE students are working with state-of-theart equipment, provided in many cases by generous industry partners from

throughout our community, and cutting-edge curriculum. While the growth

of our programs has been spectacular, we recognize that there’s always room for improvement and for growth. If you’d like to work with one of our CTE

programs, or can provide support for an expanding program, please don’t hesitate to contact our Coordinator, Beth Patterson, at patteeb@bay.k12.fl.us or call her at 850-767-4500.

Coding. •Jinks Middle – Info. Tech./Coding •Bozeman – Info. Tech./

Coding •Everitt – Info Tech./Coding •Surfside – Info Tech./Coding While students in all of these programs make their own decisions after gradua-

tion in terms of attending post-secondary institutions or entering the workforce, we are blessed to be able to offer them the opportunity to continue their studies

at Tom P. Haney Technical Center. Our students are easily able to transfer their secondary school-based CTE experiences right into any of the vast array of Ca-

reer and Technical Education programs at Haney. While not every CTE student

decides to continue his/her CTE education/industry certification path (many

bay economic development alliance Over the last several weeks, BayEDA has been meeting with our existing companies to get the pulse of their current operations and to assess their needs during the recovery phase. A recurring theme from conversations at these meetings is resilience. While the word is used quite frequently these days, in the case of our existing industry in Bay County, it truly is the best representation for the response of our companies. The stories we have heard are nothing short of a resilient workforce and business community with a true commitment to our county. This is a message that we love to hear, and it makes us proud to be Bay County’s economic development entity.

During these local industry visits, we are often asked about Bay County’s population changes post-storm. This has been a concern for our elected officials, business leaders, and so many others since the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Michael. For the continued success of our economy in Bay County, it is crucial that our population trend is closely watched, and solutions implemented if it is found to be decreasing.

Two key data points that we are using to follow the population trend include Bay County employment numbers, published by Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FL DEO), and data from the Bay County School District. The Local Area Employment for Bay County from FL DEO shows the amount of people who are currently employed by Bay County establishments (not including relief workers who are in our area temporarily). When comparing the number of employed individuals in Bay County from February 2018 to February 2019, our employment number is only down 1,531 individuals, or -1.84%. When comparing January to February of 2019, Bay County employment is up 315 employees. This employment number is very

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encouraging for our community, especially when compared to other regions who have experienced a similar disaster. There is still a high number of employees commuting from outside of Bay County, however as more housing units are repaired and constructed, these employees will be able to move back into their communities in Bay County.

The other data we are closely following is from Bay County School Districts, which shows the number of students who are attending schools in Bay County and how the storm affected the school district. In comparison to our employment numbers, Hurricane Michael has affected our schools harder than the workforce in Bay County.

As of March 11th, there was a 12.93% decrease in the number of students at all Bay County schools and charter schools. This percentage represents a significant loss for our community, as these students are the future workforce for Bay County. We must do all that is necessary to ensure our school district remains strong to support their existing students and teachers. The school district must also be supported to ensure they are prepared as students return to our community. As more homes are repaired in Bay County, we expect that these school district numbers will increase. Many parents have had to send their students to a different location for schooling while their home is being repaired.

This commitment by employees shows the resiliency of our local workforce in Bay County. While our economy and local businesses are still in the recovery phase, we are very encouraged by the data that is being released when compared to other regions following a major disaster. Bay County is resilient, and our economy is proof of that.

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LETTER FROM YOUR CHAMBER REP Gearing up for Growth!

Growing your business through the Beach Chamber starts with the right connections and I thought this would be a great topic since our membership has reached nearly 1,200 members.

Networking is the one of the biggest keys to growing your business.

The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce works hard to create networking opportunities for professionals to gather, learn about local businesses, exchange ideas and build professional, long lasting relationships. It is in your best interest to attend as many networking opportunities as possible in order to get engaged with the local business community. Building relationships, whether personal or professional is vital to growing your business. Did you know, it takes approximately 7-9 touches for people to remember a new person or business and to create a foundation for a trusting relationship.

Our Chamber events allow you the opportunity to build these relationships with fellow professionals, sharing who you are and what service or goods you provide.

you choose to put in. Members who are involved and who build relationships and engage clients and potential clients see far more benefit and growth than those members who choose not to be active. We provide several opportunities each month for our members to attend and hope you will choose to get engaged and join us! Your membership investment will translate into one of the most cost-effective marketing strategies to maximize the exposure of your business!

If you have any questions about your membership or want to know more ways you can get involved, let me know, I would love to help get you connected!

Shannon Richmond shannon@pcbeach.org (850) 890-8069

What is expected of me as a Chamber Member? As a Chamber Member, we have no expectations of you, this is your membership to use as you see fit. With that said, you will only get out what

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2/20/19 – 4/12/19

NEW MEMBERS Above All Roofing Contractor, LLC

Edward Jones Financial Advisor - Max C.

Keep PCB Beautiful

All About Uniforms & More

Perkins, Jr.

Media House Marketing

Allstate Ins. - Nancy Ramsey Ins. Agency

Elevated - Media Production Agency

Merrill Lynch - Nina McClanahan

Aqua Pro Water Systems

Guest Supply

NBI Properties, Inc.

Beef 'O' Brady's

Gulf Coast Sandal Factory

Panaprint, Inc.

Bontemps Interiors

Gulf Highlands by Resort Collection

Pink Narcissus

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop Panama City

Heartland Payment Systems

Pinspiration PCB

Beach

Herc Rentals, Inc.

POPPKIDZ

Certified Roofing Solutions, LLC

High Definition Coaching

Prine Orthodontics - Panama City

Cleaning Up Bay

Horizon Rentals, LLC & Horizon Self

Professional Systems Associates, Inc.

Courtyard by Marriott

Storage

Senior Helpers of Panama City

Daffin Insurance Services, Inc.

Hurri-Dry Nationwide Restoration and

Southeastern Freight Lines

David Scott Fine Jewelry, Inc.

Equipment Rental

The Blake at Panama City Beach

Defender Title and Escrow Agency

IFoam FWB LLC

The LH Bead Gallery

Dex YP

Intellichoice Builders, LLC

Truland Homes

Dune Lakes Insurance

J.T. Shaw, Inc.

Verizon

Edward Jones Financial Advisor - Holly

Jessica Lyng Insurance & Financial

Winter Spires and Associates, PA

Onda

Group LLC : Allstate

Xtreme Lawn Service

Johnnie C. Cope, Jr., Inc.

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CertaPro Painters of Northwest Florida

See Ya At The Beach Vacation Rentals

ABC Supply Co., Inc.

Escape Manor

St. Andrew Bay Land Co., LLC

104.3 ESPN Panama City Aim Higher Home Inspection Emerald Coast Cruizin'

Hook'em Up Charters, LLC Island Time Sailing

Jackson County Tourist Development Council

Key of Sea, Inc.

NexGen VR Arcade

Panama City Beach Beef Jerky Outlet Poole Engineering & Surveying, Inc. Sea Breeze Small Engine SkyWheel

Wattsound Audio Video, Inc.

DiBacco Importing & Distributing iTrip Vacations

Mobile Communications

Paradise Properties Vacation Rentals &

City

Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center

Pregnancy Resource Center of Panama Red Alert Diving

Senator George Gainer

Southernista Fashionista

Caliber Home Loans

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Salty Goat Saloon

Sugar Sands Insurance, Inc. 5 YEARS

That Cleaning Chick, LLC

American Family Care

Taziki's

The HOPE Project

City Produce

Beach Nails & Spa

GAC Contractors, Inc.

Taco Bell on the Beach

Active Healing Massage & Wellness Panama City

Women's Council of Realtors 4 YEARS

3 YEARS

America's Swimming Pool Co. serving

WMBB TV Channel 13

Sales

2 YEARS

13 Hub Lane

SouthernCAT, Inc.

Book That Condo Destination Panama City

Friends of Camp Helen State Park, Inc. Grand Slam Sports Tournaments

Lynn Haven Ledger/Health Care Monthly

79 West Apartments

Beach Powered Mobility Epic Photo Co.

Grand Floridian Builders, Inc. Hall Insurance & Payroll Panhandle Getaways

Superior Residences of Panama City Beach

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EPS Corp

Seahaven Beach Resorts

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Hershey's Ice Cream & Coffee Homes Sweet Homes, Inc. Jeepin Beach Jam

Panama City Living Magazine

Rotary Club of the Emerald Coast, Inc. The Print Shop, LLC

Windswept Dunes Golf Club 7 YEARS

Community Bank

Beach 95.1 Radio

VRI/Landmark Holiday Beach 15 YEARS

Sea Screamer Dolphin Cruises 16 YEARS

Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast

Scott Ingraham Real Estate Group

Panama City Beach Timeshare Rentals

17 YEARS

The Lewis Bear Company

Rentals

Shipwreck LTD & Shipwreck Shirts Wicked Wheel Bar & Grill 8 YEARS

Great Clips (JALR Enterprises) Man in the Sea Museum 9 YEARS

Emerald Bay Panama City Beach

18 YEARS

Beach Care Services, Inc.

Hank's Fine Furniture, Inc.

Silver Sands Premium Outlets Tim Allen Photography

Bay Economic Development Alliance

19 YEARS

Implant Dentistry

Emerald Coast Hospice

Bay Smile Docs Cosmetic, Family &

Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida, Inc. Girls Inc.

JourneyPure Emerald Coast

Mid-South Lumber Co. of NW FL, Inc. Port Panama City Target Marketing 10 YEARS

A & K Floors and More

Hampton Inn & Suites PCB Pier Park Area

Kent Forest Lawn Funeral Home Sunny Hills Golf Club 11 YEARS

Tootsie's Orchid Lounge 12 YEARS

Bay Arts Alliance

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22 YEARS

Innovations Federal Credit Union 23 YEARS

Central Panhandle Association of

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Coastal Appraisal Services, Inc.

• Individual Tax

Realtors

Ms. Newby's Liquors Trustmark Bank 26 YEARS

Coldwell Banker-Carroll Realty, Inc.

First National Bank NorthWest Florida Tipton, Marler, Garner & Chastain

Viamedia

GMC

Dr. Myra Personalized Medicine

business is a good accountant.

Gulf Beach Baptist Church

27 YEARS

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Panera Bread

Toys for Kids Foundation

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Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick

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