EXECUTIVE OFFICERS2016 President DR. LINDA BRADLEY THACKER UCF (Daytona)

2017 President-Elect SUSIE DOLAN Waste-Pro of Central Florida

Immediate Past President MICHELLE “MISSY” CHAVES Surety Bank

Treasurer DEB MUELLER Mueller Allstate

Vice-President SHAWN CLARK Frontier Communications

Vice-President HARPER HILL Hill & Hollis Enterprises

Vice-President AMANDA VALLONE Roseborough Travel

DIRECTORSMATT ALLGOOD Financial Dignity

LORENZO BROWN Florida Hospital DeLand

JIM CARLSON Mainstreet Community Bank

TRUDE COLE TD Bank

ROB DEININGER Florida Hospital Fish Memorial

SHERRI EMERY Image Works

AMY GIPSON Stetson University

WAYNE GORDIN Gordin & Gordin Real Estate

JOE HEARN Joseph Hearn Events, Encore Catering

M SCOTT KELLY, CPA/PFS Betty W. Kelly, CPA, PA

KATIE MENTOR WSBB Radio

JOE TRAINOR John Knox Village

JOHN WANAMAKER Coldwell Bank Commercial

MARK WATTS Cobb Cole PA

BusinessNavigatorTHIRD QUARTER | 2016

MISSION STATEMENTThe DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce and The DeLand/Orange City Alliance will be an advocate for its members by helping the business community identify and respond to challenges, providing opportunities for networking, education and deliberation, and developing community leaders.

Serving Barberville, Cassadaga, Debary, DeLand, DeLeon Springs, Deltona, Enterprise, Lake Helen, Orange City, Pierson, Seville

Quarterly Newsletter for the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce and the Orange City Business Alliance

Photo credit: Lisa Yetter Photography

Join us for our 4th Annual

DELAND TAPAS & WINE FESTIVAL!Friday October 7, 2016 from 6:00 to 9:00pm

Historic Downtown DeLand - Stroll West Indiana AvenueTickets: $25 in advance $30 at the door

The DeLand Tapas & Wine Festival is the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce Annual fundraiser. The event will be promoted through a multimedia campaign including print, radio and social media. Over the years the attendance for this premier event has attracted hundreds of wine enthusiasts and foodies.

Tastings featuring a variety of Domestic & International wines, Savory Tapas fare prepared by Central Florida chefs, and Entertainment by Local Jazz artists

Welcome New MembersAUBB INC. DBA HAND & STONE MASSAGE & FACIAL SPA 2441 South Woodland Blvd Ste. 103 DeLand, Florida 32720 386-219-1970 Contact: Amy Bradley, President Recruited By: Robin French

HILTON DAYTONA BEACH RESORT @OCEAN WALK VILLAGE 100 North Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, Florida 32118 386-947-8005 Contact: Yvette Ferrell, Catering Sales Mgr. Recruited By: Robin French

SWEET LICS FROZEN TREATS & MORE 224 North Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720 386-873-6433 www.sweetlics.com Contact: Barb Sternett, Owner Opeator Recruited By: Robin French

doTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS WELLNESS ADVOCATE - MARY LEONE 850 Swallow Street Deltona, Florida 32725 386-457-9071 www.mydoterra.com/road2wellbeing Recruited By: Robin French

doTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS WELLNESS ADVOCATE - JACQUELINE POLICASTRO 685 Cloverleaf Blvd. Deltona, Florida 32725 386-748-5178 www.mydoterra.com/jacquelinepolicastro Recruited By: Robin French

FIREHOUSE SUBS 217 North Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720 386-740-8700 www.firehousesubs.com Contact: Jennifer Tucker, General Manager Recruited: Robin French

ME STRONG PO Box 1353 DeLand, Florida 32720 386-801-2230 www.mestrong.net Contact: Kimberly Martin Recruited By: Robin French

RISING AGAINST ALL ODDS, INC. 340 South Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720 386-215-7881 Contact: Brenda Flowers-Dalley Recruited By: Wayne Gordin

COATING KINGS 1035 NorthRidgewood Avenue DeLand, Florida 32720 386-804-7213 Contact: Mike Yannone, Manager Recruited By: Amanda Vallone

WALGREENS / OC 897 Saxon Blvd. Orange City, Florida 32713 386-775-4336 www.walgreens.com Contact: Paul Mathieson Recruited By: Robin French

RANDSTAD USA 368 West Granada Blvd. Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 386-615-1356 www.randstadusa.com Contact: Kathy Halter, Senior Branch Mgr. Recruited By: Robin French

AND YOU FILMS, LLC 919 Lake Lindley DeLand, Florida 32724 386-956-6298 www.andyoufilms.com Contact: Alea Fiueroa Recruited By: Robin French

SHERWIN WILLIAMS 216 South Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720 321-320-0988 www.SherwinWilliams.com Contact: Jaunita Markovich Recruited By: Robin French

BLUE SPRINGS SURGERY CENTER 1053 Medical Center #201 Orange Center, Florida 32763 386-873-8089 www.bluespringssurgery.com Contact: Michealena Grangruth Recruited By: Robin French

BREYTING COFFEE & TEA CO. 1220 Biscayne Blvd. Ste.G DeLand, Florida 32724 407-625-4707 www.breytingcofffee.com Contact: Ric Coven Recruited By: Robin French

FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO. 425 North Williamson Blvd Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 386-254-2853 Contact: Larry Volenec Recruited By: Robin French

MEMBER .......................................YEARSD.G. Meyer, Inc. ...................................... 1Daytona Elevator, LLC ............................. 1Daytona Orlando Transit Services, Inc. .... 1DeLand Reliable Cars & Trucks ............... 1Emmanuel Health Care ............................ 1Arthur’s Catering Inc. ............................... 1Sams Club ................................................ 1 Around The Clock Restorations................ 1Country Club Apartments ........................ 1Halifax Health – Care Now ..................... 1HIG Insurance Group .............................. 1Mokonzyit, Inc. ........................................ 1EMPROS ................................................. 2Florida Cancer Specialists ......................... 2Forno Bello Wood Fired Pizza .................. 2Fields BMW of Daytona........................... 2Meeks & Ceely, PL ................................... 2State Representative David Santiago ......... 2Tractor Supply .......................................... 2USA Prime Business ................................. 2Brandywine Tennis & Fitness Club .......... 2Edward J. Dameron .................................. 2Anne H. Stevenson CPA PA ..................... 3Newman Veterinary Centers ..................... 3Daytona State College-West Campus ....... 3

CFL Insurance Agency ............................. 3Parks Dermatology ................................... 3Prompt Care of Central Florida ................ 3WCA (Waste Corporation of America) .... 3Florida Credit Union ................................ 3Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts........ 3Small Business Development Center ........ 4Bee Realty Corporation ............................ 4Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. ......................... 4Alpha Fern Company, LLC ...................... 4Duraline.................................................... 4Small Business Development Center ........ 4Goodwill Industries .................................. 5Kathy Hardesty, CPA PA .......................... 5Victoria Hills Golf Club/Mulligans .......... 5Best Waster Systems .................................. 6Starling Chevrolet-Cadillac ....................... 6Florida Hospital Fish Memorial ................ 6Edward Jones (Jeff Ritchey) ...................... 6West Habitat For Humanity ..................... 6Politis & Matovina PA .............................. 6The House Next Door .............................. 6Empire Builders, Inc. ................................ 7Brookdale Communities/Horizon Bay ..... 7Victoria Hills Golf Club ........................... 7Hontoon Marina Sales & Service ............. 7

Pinnacle Bank ........................................... 7Lifetime Cabinets & Interiors ................. 10Major Medical Supply ............................ 10 Adams Cameron & Company ............... 10Boston Gourmet Coffeehouse ................ 10The Trophy Factory Plus Framing ........... 11R.C. Hill Mitsubishi ............................... 12Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens .. 13Sender Retreat ......................................... 13Gould Insurance Agency ......................... 13Mainstreet Community Bank of Central Florida (3 locations) ............ 13Woodland Animal Clinic ........................ 14Good Samaritan Society/Florida Lutheran . 14The Museum of Art-DeLand .................. 16Villa Health & Rehabilation ................... 16Comfort Inn of DeLand (Nashap Hotel, LLC) ........................... 17Florida Technical College ........................ 17Advanced Urology Institute .................... 18Central Florida Eye Specialists ................ 19Humana Health Care ............................. 19County of Volusia Property Appraiser (Morgan Gilreath) .................................. 20Meadowlea Estates .................................. 20United Parachute Technologies ............... 21

The Baumgartner Company ................... 22The Cloisters of DeLand ......................... 23Launch Federal Credit Union ................. 23Maxi Wash & Paint ................................ 24Total Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning ............................... 24Volusia County Fair Association ............. 25Amy B. Whitmarsh CPA ........................ 26Randy Mueller & Associates, LLC Allstate Insurance Co. .......................... 28DeLand Housing Authority .................... 28Stafford USA, Inc. .................................. 28Woodland Towers WT Retirement Living LLC ................ 29Alliance Community for Retirement Living ...30Bill Mancinik Realtor ............................. 33Skydive DeLand...................................... 33Kingspan ................................................. 34Kentucky Fried Chicken ......................... 40DeLand Metal Craft ............................... 40 Medtronic ............................................... 42Boulevard Tire Center ............................. 42 Roseborough Travel ................................ 44Stetson University ................................... 50Florida Public Utilities ............................ 50Vincent’s Realty ...................................... 50

RENEWALS Thank you!

THE WARD GROUP 687 Champions Gate Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32724 386-218-6123 Contact: John Ward Recruited By: Robin French

DELAND KIA 2322 Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32724 386-734-7800 www.delandkia.com Contact: John Davis Recruited By: Robin French

DICKERSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 1158 East New York Avenue DeLand, Florida 327224 386-866-10335 www.DickersonBuilder.com Contact: Jon Dickerson Recruited By: Robin French

A.J.M. PAINTING 685 Cloverleaf Blvd. Deltona, Florida 32725 386-574-3156 Contact: Andrew Policastro, President Recruited By: Robin French

FUNKY TRUNK TREASURES 222 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32724 386-848-4748 www.funkytrunktreasures.com Contact: Kimberly Cline, Creativity Director Recruited By: Jenna Workman

We are in the midst of Summer 2016. The

temperatures are already reminding us that it

is a “hot” July! June was another busy month

for the DeLand Area Chamber and Orange

City Alliance. Many enjoyed the Watermelon

Festival at the Volusia County Fairgrounds or

other fun events in the area. It is the time of

year when local farming is at the peak of the

season. There is no better source of fresh fruits

and vegetables than what is grown locally. So

buy local and buy often!

In the interest of businesses, the “West

Volusia Means Business luncheon last

month at the Historic Grant Bly House was

well attended. Jacob Stuart, President of

the Orlando Chamber was inspiring and

informative. Mr. Stuart provided many

useful nuggets and take-a-ways to put to use

for enhancing local businesses.

Business After Hours is every third Thursday and Total Vision sponsored and hosted clients and the business community on June 16. Attendees enjoyed an evening of networking, delicious food and drinks.

Remember that networking is essential for establishing business to business relationships. Bring plenty of business cards and take advantage of the many networking opportunities available to you. FUEL meets every Monday morning and Let’s Do Lunch is every Tuesday. In closing, be mindful of this year’s theme “West Volusia is the place and 2016 is the time to grow and do more.” Keep the event calendar bookmarked to avoid missing out on any of the upcoming events that your Chamber is busy planning.

Keep in mind that this is “your” Chamber

and we welcome your feedback and we are

here for you. Locations at: Orange City at the

Launch Federal Credit Union and in DeLand

on the 2nd floor of the City Hall building.

Remember that the Chamber is “your”

resource for assisting your business to grow

and be more successful.

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

LINDA BRADLEY THACKER, PH.D.President, DeLand Area Chamber

and Orange City Alliance

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PRESENTING SPONSORSHP $6,000 (4) Available• (10) Complimentary tickets to the event.• 10 x 20 vendor space (Primary entrance to event) • Logo recognition on Printed ticket• Logo recognition pre & post event promotion• Name recognition in the program

CHAMPAGNE: $5,000• (8) Complimentary tickets to the event.• 10 x 10 vendor space • Logo recognition on Printed ticket• Logo recognition pre & post event promotion• Name recognition in the program

MERLOT: $3,500 • (7) Complimentary tickets to the event• 10 x 10 vendor space• Logo recognition on Printed ticket• Logo recognition pre & post event promotion• Name recognition in the program

PINOT GRIGIO: $3,000• (6) Complementary tickets to the event• 10 x 10 vendor space• Logo recognition on Printed ticket• Logo recognition pre & post event

promotion• Name recognition in the program

CABERNET SAUVIGNON: $2,500 • (5) Complimentary tickets to the event• 10 x 10 vendor space • Logo recognition pre & post event• Name recognition in the program

PINOT NOIR: $2,000• (4) Complimentary tickets to the event• 10 x10 vendor space• Logo recognition pre & post event• Name recognition in the program

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESZINFANDEL: $1,500• (3) Complimentary tickets to the event• 10 x10 vendor space• Logo recognition pre & post event• Name recognition in the program

CHARDONNAY: $1000• (2) Complimentary tickets to the event• 10x10 Vendor Space • Logo recognition pre & post event• Name recognition in the program

PATRON: $500• (1) Complimentary tickets to the event • Name recognition in the newsletter

post event. • Name recognition in program.

CORK: $250 • Name recognition in Chamber

newsletter post event.• Name recognition in program.

Vendors can preregister @ www.delandchamber.org or email jenna@delandchamber.org

SAVE THE DATE:

Thursday, September 22

5 pm – 7 pmWest Indiana Ave., DeLand

Vote in our Candidate Straw Ballot!

Enjoy Barbecue and Beer for Just $10!

It’s Back! The DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce and the Orange City Alliance and are proud to present the Political Candidates’ Hob Nob on Thursday, September 22, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on W. Indiana Avenue in downtown DeLand.

As a candidate for elective office, registration is $100 and includes a 6’ covered table with two chairs. We encourage your staff and supporters to set up and decorate your table with brochures, buttons, handouts and any other information supporting your candidacy.

There will be a candidate ballot presented by the Volusia County Elections Department and other activities making this a festive affair. We expect to attract a large crowd for the benefit of you and other candidates (for state and local offices) as well as the voters who must make the ultimate decisions.

Contact the Chamber to reserve your candidate table today!

(386) 734-4331 x 120 or email contact@delandchamber.org

The DeLand Area Chamber

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Your sponsorship commitment will provide your company with pre- and post-event publicity through the following:

• DACC and Orange City’s Websites• Chamber Newsletter• Local newspapers (Beacon,

Hometown News, and the News Journal)

• Social media Campaign

We will also support your marketing efforts through the day of the event with onsite programming that highlight your company and your sponsorship level.

COMMUNITY SPONSOR: $3000 PLUS 3 months Web site Banner

PARTNER SPONSOR: $2,500 Plus 2 months website Banner

CORPORATE SPONSOR: $2000 Plus one month website banner

SUPPORTING SPONSOR ~ $1500 Plus one ¼ page ad size ad in the Quarterly Newsletter

PROGRAM SPONSOR ~ $1,000 Plus one business card size ad in the Quarterly Newsletter

“Day of “ recognition only for these 2 catergories:BANNER SPONSOR: $500 | RACE SPONSOR: $250

Vendors can preregister @www.delandchamber.org or email Jenna@delandchamber.org

This fun filled family oriented event is coordinated by the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce’s Bike & Trails Committee and promoted throughout Central Florida by the Chamber. The event will incorporate fun learning activities for all ages, a decorated bike parade, and a bike race. Vendors from our healthcare and fitness communities will be on site, sharing their products and services. CYCLE BLAST attracts cyclists of all ages who enjoy learning about the wonderful cycling opportunities that are available in our community and how to enjoy these amenities safely.

West Volusia’s Fun-Filled Cycling Festivaland Family Health Fair

THE 3RD ANNUAL

All Day Health Fair Vendor Space Available

($50 members /$75 nonmembers)

BRING YOUR DECORATED BIKE FOR THE PARADE!Presented by

Saturday, September 24, 2016CycleBlast 9:30 am—noon

Urban Crit Bike Race! 3:00 pm—6:00pm

ALL DAY EVENTPhoto credit: Lisa Yetter Photography

The suggested change is part of President Obama’s goal to modernize the way we handle compensation — ensuring that workers receive a “fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.” Surprisingly, the overtime threshold for salaried employees has only been changed once since 1975, when the initial exemption level was set at $250 a week.

But according to national data, certain types of businesses are more likely to have employees who work overtime than others. Employees in the food industry are 36% percent more likely to work overtime than the average business. Professional services (consulting, real estate, design, child care, and photography) and the health and beauty industries tend to have employees that stick to regular work hours. Those industries are 31% percent less likely to have employees who work overtime.

Regardless of which sector your business is in, you should ensure you’re tracking overtime according to the regulations in your state and industry. It’s also a good time to consider reviewing whatever point of sale system you have in place to keep track of employee overtime.

Change in Overtime Pay Means MORE EXPENSES

to SMALL BUSINESSYou probably rely on your employees for quite a bit. But sometimes, there’s just not enough time in the day to get everything done. That’s why overtime pay is common for a lot of businesses — especially those that are expanding.

But if you have employees that work more than 40 hours in a week, there’s a new rule you’ll want to pay attention to. The U.S. Department of Labor updated the overtime regulations that determine who qualifies for overtime pay. The ruling, which goes into effect in December of this year, more than doubles the salary threshold that determines overtime eligibility, from $455 a week ($23,660 annually) to $913 a week ($47,476). The Labor Department calculates that 4.2 million workers will become newly eligible for overtime.

Leadership West Volusia Program Graduates

Its Thirty-Second ClassAbout The Program: Leadership West Volusia draws together business and community leaders from diverse backgrounds and experiences to learn about challenging community issues while enhancing their leadership skills. The program is directed toward area adults of who have demonstrated leadership potential and interest in servicing their community, participants learn about their county and how they might become a more engaged citizen.

The goal of Leadership West Volusia is to develop people who will provide ongoing leadership in the community. The program provides opportunities for potential leaders to meet with today’s leaders to gain a better understanding of issues and challenges facing our community. It will also provide educational opportunities to strengthen the leadership and communication skills of participants. Leadership West Volusia is not an action or advocate group; rather, it is a program designed to help the community meet the challenges of the future by assuring well-trained and knowledgeable citizen leaders.

Pictured Above, First row: Cher-Rae Rodriguez – Frontier Communications, Anthony DeFeo – West Volusia Beacon, Kristin Long – Florida Hospital Orlando, Kinsey Lallathin – City of DeLand, Manny Delgado - Delgado Financial, Jenna Workman – DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce, Christopher DiMarzo - Frontier Communications, Rachel McCullough - Landis Graham French, P.A., Amanda McHugh - The Cloisters of DeLand, Jenn Smith – Frontier Communications, Ken DeForest - Waste Pro, Karen Bures – West Volusia Beacon, Adam Talbot – Stetson University, Chris Wimsatt - Team Volusia, Salvador Valdivia – Frontier Communications, Kara Cummings – Stetson University (Administrator | Leadership West Volusia), Joshua Cockayne - The Baumgartner Company, John Anderson – City of DeLand, Brian Leatherman - Florida Credit Union, Chris Graham – City of DeLand.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING…

“This is a fundamental issue of fairness. While new taxes should be off the table, especially in times of a recession, the Internet sales tax is already Florida law. Florida retailers are being kept at a competitive disadvantage when we do not enforce collection of this tax.”

– David Hart, Executive Vice President, Florida Chamber of Commerce

For more information visit the Florida Chamber webpage at www.flchamber.com to make your opinion heard by our elected leaders.

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Leadership West Volusia Program Graduates

Its Thirty-Second Class

The DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce and Orange City Alliance’s Education Committee held its annual Crystal Apple Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the Wayne G. Sanborn Activity Center in DeLand.

The Crystal Apple Award is an event set up to recognize the outstanding efforts of the Teachers and Educators in the West Volusia County area. Each participating School submits a nominee based on their nominee’s impact on the School’s culture, the nominee’s community involvement, in and out of the classroom, and on how the nominee prepares their students for the next level of education. From that nominee pool, four Crystal Apple Award Winners are selected.

“For 2016 there were 28 nominations submitted for consideration by West Volusia School’s,” says Eric Nompleggi, Chairman of the Crystal Apple Committee. “I’m so delighted with both the number and quality of nominees this year; it was an honor to be part of recognizing their accomplishments.”

The four winners of the 2016 Crystal Apple Award are Tim Robinson – Sunrise Elementary, Susie LeFils – Forest Lake Elementary, Kimberly Martin – St Barnabas Episcopal and Katie Amarl – Pierson Elementary.

If you are interested in learning more about the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce and Orange City Alliance, the Education Committee or the Crystal Apple Award program, please visit www.delandchamber.org.

The Chamber Education Committee’s Annual

CRYSTAL APPLE AWARD LUNCHEON

Pictured above (from left to right) are Linda Bradley-Thacker – UCF (Chamber President), Eric Nompleggi – Edward Jones, M. Scott Kelly – Betty Kelly CPA, Kati Amarl – Pierson Elementary, Kimberly Martin – St Barnabas Episcopal, Suzie LeFils – Forest Lake Elementary, Tim Robinson – Sunrise Elementary, Marianne Blair – Volusia County Schools, Andrea Hall – Orange City Elementary Assistant Principal, Mark Russell – Tinker Graphics & Marketing. Committee Members missing from photo: Mike Micallef – Citrus Grove Assistant Principal, Melissa Marple – Freedom Elementary Assistant Principal.

Photo credit: Lisa Yetter Photography

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Regularly Scheduled EventsFUEL

Every Monday, 7:30 am – 8:30 am

BOSTON COFFEE 109 E. New York Ave., DeLand

Business discussion group

MAC DELAND COMMITTEE Every 3rd Wednesday at 12:00 pm MUSEUM OF ART-DELAND 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand

Arts and Culture

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Every 3rd Wednesday, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm **No Meeting in July** CHAMBER OFFICES 120 S. Florida Ave., DeLand (2nd Floor)

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS One Thursday each month, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Check delandchamber.org for event details

Networking

BIKES AND TRAILS COMMITTEE

Every 4th Tuesday, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm CHAMBER OFFICES 120 S. Florida Ave., DeLand (2nd Floor)

AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE

Every 4th Monday, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

DELAND CHAMBER OFFICES 109 E. New York Ave., DeLand

FAB COMMITTEE

Every 4th Friday, 8:30 am – 9:30 am CHAMBER OFFICES 120 S. Florida Ave., DeLand (2nd Floor)

4TH FRIDAY SOCIAL CYCLING

Every 4th Friday, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Meet at 120 S. Florida Ave. (City Hall Park), DeLand

DELAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

120 S. Florida Ave.City Hall Complex 2nd Floor

DeLand, FL 32720

Phone: 386-734-4331 Fax: 386-734-4333

www.delandchamber.org contact@delandchamber.org

ORANGE CITY ALLIANCELAUNCH Federal Credit Union Building

2277 Veterans Memorial Parkway Orange City, FL 32763

Phone: 386-414-4288 Fax: 386-734-4333

www.orangecityalliance.com contact@delandchamber.org

CHAMBER STAFFSally Updike .......................................................................... Operations Manager Jenna Workman ...........................................Communications & Event Specialist

The Chamber Newsletter (USPS 334-450) is published quarterly by The DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 S. Florida Ave., Suite 206, DeLand, FL 32720. Periodical postage paid at DeLand, FL. Orange City Business Alliance, LAUNCH Federal Credit Union Building, 2277 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Orange City, FL 32763. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: CHAMBER NEWSLETTER, 120 S. Florida Ave., DeLand, FL 32720.

Are You Getting the Week Ahead Emails?IF NOT, be sure to email jenna@delandchamber.org with your correct email address or any changes to your physical mailing address! You don’t want to miss any exciting news or important event updates!

Need Help Logging in to Your Member Account? Go to www.delandchamber.org and scroll down on the Home page until you see MEMBERS - Login Information and then Click Here and follow the instructions. If you still need assistance, send an email to jenna@delandchamber.org.

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JULYFAB QUARTERLY LUNCHEON Friday, July 8 11:30 am – 1:00 pm MULLIGAN’S TAVERN & GRILLE 300 Spalding Way, DeLand $15 Members | $20 Non-Members | $25 Door Register online at delandchamber.org

NEW MEMBER RECEPTION (members only) Thursday, July 14 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm THE COLLECTIVE 111 Alabama Ave., DeLand

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Thursday, July 21 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm STETSON ATHLETICS Stetson Athletic Compound Register online at delandchamber.org

GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION Thursday, July 28 5:30 – 7:00 pm DOROTHY’S “THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME” 101 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand

AUGUSTOPEN HOUSE FOR KEMP REALTY Thursday, August 4 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm NEW LOFTS “BOSTON COMMONS” 247 N Woodland Blvd - Suites 400 & 500 - *adjacent to Painter’s Park

OPEN HOUSE Thursday, August 11 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm BROOKDALE RETIREMENT LIVING 1210 N Stone St, DeLand

WEST VOLUSIA MEANS BUSINESS LUNCHEON “Mission: A Healthy Volusia County” Wednesday, August 17 11:30 am – 1:00 pm THE CLUB AT VICTORIA GARDENS 1001 Garden Club Drive, DeLand Register online at delandchamber.org $25 members | $35 non-members

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Thursday, August 18 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm BLUE SPRING SURGERY 1053 Medical Center Dr # 201, Orange City

SEPTEMBERDELAND CHAMBER HOB NOB BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Thursday, September 22 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm DOWNTOWN DELAND W. Indiana Avenue, DeLand

CYCLE BLAST AND FAMILY HEALTH FAIR Saturday, September 24 9:30 am – 6:00 pm DOWNTOWN DELAND W. Georgia Avenue, DeLand Vendors register at delandchamber.org

WEST VOLUSIA MEANS BUSINESS LUNCHEON “Agriculture Means Business” Wednesday, September 20 11:30 am – 1:00 pm VOLUSIA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 3150 E New York Ave, DeLand

UPCOMINGWEST VOLUSIA MEANS BUSINESS LUNCHEON “5th Annual Salute to Women in Business” Thursday, December 2

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A Special Thanks to our Chamber Committees for Making a Difference in our Community

Ambassadors Committee: Lori-Rae McLaughlin, Elizabeth Counts, Manny Delgado, Tammy Mauldin, Patricia Alton, Rhonda Hobbs and Deb Muller.

Education Committee: Dr. Linda Bradley Thacker, , Mark Russell, M. Scott Kelly, Eric Nompleggi, Marianna Blair

FAB Gala working committee: Jenna Workman, Karen Haught, Rebecca Jones Barnes, Sherri Emery, Dawn Nelson and Amanda Marie Vallone.

FAB Soiree, ImageWorks in Orange City:Vickie Pleus, Denna Fanning, Kevin Zayas, Marisa Velti, JB Brewster, Audra Jolliffee and Sherri Emory.

Lunch With Leaders, Oak Park at John Knox Village: Brian Leatherman, Edith Baggett, Nick Conte and Charles Matousek

The Tara Brown Memorial Street Dedication with Congressman John Mica, Deltona

Ribbon-Cutting for the Wily Owl, Downtown DeLand

Anything That’s Floats, May 2016

Ribbon-Cutting, Lightworks Media: Patrick Harnett, Pamela Perryman, Elizabeth Counts, Jeff Allenback, Kristan Haggerty and Emily Perryman

A DeLand Area Chamber welcome to the newly opened Anthony’s Pizza on S. Woodland Blvd (next to the new Publix!)10

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Rob DeiningerFlorida Hospital Fish Memorial CEO

CEO/President

Ken MattisonFlorida Hospital New Smyrna

CEO/President

Mission: A Healthy Volusia County

Featuring Special Guest Speakers from Florida Hospital

Wednesday, August 17 | 11:30 am to 1:00 pmat The Club at Victoria Gardens, 1001 Garden Club Drive, DeLand

Contact the Chamber at (386) 734-4331 or visit us on our website at www.delandchamber.org to secure your seating.

This event is made possible by our sponsors

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