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The DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce and MainStreet DeLand Association present a fun, community event called, ANYTHING THAT FLOATS.

The race will launch and end at the Lake Beresford Yacht Club. Teams may push, pull, paddle, shimmy or even sway their vessel to the finish line!! Awards will be given for: 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place finishers as well as, “Best Decorated” and “Fastest Sinker”!

Join us for the CAPTAIN’S BLOCK PARTY on May 29 on West Indiana Ave. at 6pm.Check out the boats & enjoy some interactive games!

HONORING OUR HISTORY. CREATING OUR FUTURE.

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.

2ND QTR. 2015THE CHAMBER NEWSLETTER

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Anything That Floats Boat Race

Lake Beresford Yacht Club • 1961 Hontoon Road, DeLand

First Boat Launches at 10am

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Primo Taxi125 W. Plymouth Suite BDeLand, FL 32720386-262-6476www.primotaxideland.com Contact: Tomas MartinezCategories: Taxi Service, Shuttle TransportationRecruited by: Robin French

Hampton Inn & Suites20 Summit Oak PlaceDeLand, FL 32720386-279-7808Contact: Deborah DevineCategories: Hotel, Banquet Facility, LodgingRecruited by: Robin French

REMAX “The Brothers Grim Team”161 Briarwood Dr.DeBary, FL 32713407-341-4815www.dianerehig.imaxagents.comContact: Diane RettigCategories: Residential, West Volusia PropertiesRecruited by: Robin French

The Screen Genie,LLC3157 Hoover Dr.Deltona, FL 32738386-561-9427www.thescreengeniellc.comContact: Joseph SelphCategories: Home & Garden, Screen Repair, Re-ScreensRecruited by: Robin French

Tractor Supply Company890 N. State Rd. 415Osteen, FL 32764615-948-4229www.tractorsupply.comContact: Amy DykesCategories: Pet Food, Fencing, Livestock/Animal FeedRecruited by: Robin French

Wily Owl Toy Store, LLC101 W. Rich Ave.DeLand, FL 32720386-747-4341www.wilyowltoystore.comContact: Vincent PhilipCategories: Toys and Games, Education and Development Products, Baby/Infant ToysRecruited by: Robin French

Connect Hearing1702 N. Woodland Blvd.DeLand, FL 32720386-734-4141www.connecthearing.com Contact: Eunice StrawCategories: Hearing Aids, Hearing Health CareRecruited by: Robin French

Commemorative Air Force1570 Old NDB Rd.DeLand, FL 32724386-624-7055www.caffl.orgContact: Woodie SpronseCategories:Non-ProfitAviationFlyingMuseumRecruited by: Robin French

Garcia’s Mexican Grill1498 S. Woodland Blvd.DeLand, FL 32720386-873-7229Contact: Manuel OchoaCategories: Family Restaurant, Banquet FacilitiesRecruited by: Robin French

Flip N Hot Deals4536 Clyde Morris Blvd.Port Orange, FL 32129386-506-7004www.flipnhotdeals.comContact: Paula MongeonCategories: MarketingRecruited by: Robin French

Sandra Otto, Realtor1559 Deermoss LaneDeLand, FL 32720386-804-0639www.delandnewhomesforsale.com Contact: Sandra OttoRecruited by: Robin French

Sinatra’s Downtown Ristorante215 S. Woodland Blvd.DeLand, FL 32720386-308—2200www.sinatras.us Contact: Anthony ScarocaCategories: Restaurant, BarRecruited by: Katie Mentor and Rob Slezack

Pathfinder Adolescence Center2487 S. Volusia Ste. 109Orange City, FL 32763387-960-7830Contact: Virginia LatimerCategories: Counseling Services, Family CounselingRecruited by: Robin French

Gerker Construction734 N. Clara AveDeLand, FL 327224386-624-4484Contact: Tim GerkerCategories: Home Builder, RemodelingRecruited by: Robin French

Pretty Little Things113 N. Woodland BlvdDeLand, FL 32720386-736-0005Contact: Tracey WordCategories: Vintage, Home Décor, FashionRecruited by: Robin French

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERSPresidentMichelle “Missy” Chaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Surety Bank

President ElectDr. Linda Bradley Thacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UCF-Daytona

TreasurerChuck Rudis . . . . . . . . . . .Coldwell Banker Commercial AI Group

Vice PresidentsSusie Dolan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waste Pro of Central FloridaHarper Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H&R UnlimitedJosh Poertner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Express PrintingAmanda Vallone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roseborough Travel

Immediate Past PresidentEd Noseworthy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Florida Hospital Fish Memorial

DIRECTORSJan Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Street Community BankRobert Wise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FloMetRobert Slezak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Capital Choice Financial GroupShawn Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frontier Communications Catherine Holland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Knox VillageJoe Hearn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Hearn Events Kim Booker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booker & Associates Deb Mueller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Randy Mueller AllstateKatie Mentor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WSBB RadioTaver Cornett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cornett Enterprises, DeLand, FLWayne Gordin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gordin & Gordin Greg Carroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stetson University Trude Cole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TD Bank

EX-OFFICIOWayne Carter . . . . . . . . Exec. Director, MainStreet DeLand Assn.Charles Matousek . . . . . . . . President, MainStreet DeLand Assn.

STAFFNick Conte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive DirectorRobin French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Membership & Marketing DirectorSally Updike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Project ManagerFaith Osborn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bookkeeper/OfficeManager

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DeLand finalizes agreement for DaVita Labs Expansion

The city of DeLand has taken the next step in bringing 100 jobs to the community, en-suring 350 jobs stay in town. The Deland city commission approved ground lease that will allow DaVita Labs to build a 65,000-square-foot laboratory facilities on 8 plus acres of land in the DeLand Airport Northwest In-dustrial Park DaVita Labs is expanding its laboratory operations in DeLand to accom-modate future employee growth. DaVita Labs now has 137,000 square feet dedicated to its clinical diagnostic laboratories between its two locations in Fort Lauderdale and De-Land.

This project was made possible with the help of partnerships between Enterprise Florida, Volusia County, De-Land, Duke Energy, CareerSource Florida and the Department of Economic Opportunity.

DID YOU KNOW…DeLand is the skydive capital of the world; home to an industry that

generates $75 million per year and produces 80% percent of the world’s parachutes for military and personal use?

The DeLand Chamber recognizes skydive pioneer Bill Booth for his 50 years of skydiving

Photography by Arnette Sherman

Congratulations Bill Booth!

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RENEWALS

Thank You!Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yrs.Adams Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Affordable Tree Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Allen-Summerhill Funeral Home, Inc. . . . .12Alpha Fern Company, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Bethune Cookman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Boulevard Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Central Florida Council Boy Scouts of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens . .6Council On Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Davita (Total Renal Laboratories, Inc.) . . .19Daytona Beach News Journal (Halifax Media) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Dickerson & McDonald PA . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Digestive Health Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . .12Florida Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Good Samaritan Society (Florida Lutheran) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Halifax Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Hanson Pipe & Precast, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .27Holiday Inn Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Hugh Ash Manor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41J C Ehrlich Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Kaiser Buick-GMC Truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Kolter Homes (Victoria Gardens) . . . . . . . . .5Lighthouse Christian Preparatory Academy . .35Mainstreet Community Bank of Central Florida – Orange City Location . . . . . . . .6Mainstreet Community Bank of Central Florida (2) DeLand Locations . . . . . . . .12Marshall B. Bones Construction, Inc. . . . .28Medicarequote4u . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2MT Propeller USA, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Parks Dermatology Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Pat Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Paychex Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Document Technologies (Phase 11 Copiers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Pier 44, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Pierson Elementary, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Pierson Fern & Greens, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . .19Senior Management Care Programs . . . . .16St. Peters Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . .23 St. Peters Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . .46Stafford USA, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Stetson Flower & Wedding Boutique . . . . .49Stetson University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Suntrust Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Surety Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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Team Volusia Economic Development Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2The House Next Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5The Page Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . .49The West Volusia Pennysaver (Halifax Media) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Trophy Factory Plus Framing . . . . . . . . . .10University of Central Florida Daytona . . . .18 Volusia Monument Company . . . . . . . . . . .28Volusia/ Flagler YMCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Waste Management Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Waste Pro USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Waverly Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5We Care Affordable Moving Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

West Volusia Association of Realtors . . . .41West Volusia Wealth Management . . . . . . .7Williams Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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::: State Legislative Update :::

THE FLORIDA CHAMBER’S PLAN FOR SMARTER HEALTHCARE COVERAGE

From the desk of Mark Wilson, President & CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce

TheFloridaChamber’sPlanforSmarterHealthcareCoverageisacostefficient,sustainablehealthcaremodelthatprovidescoverage to the uninsured and eliminates the cost shift on Floridians. Our priority areas of focus include:

1. SMARTER COVERAGE: Reduce and eliminate the cost shift on Florida’s families and small businesses by address-ing the cost equation. By putting solutions in place that will reduce health care costs, and not simply alter the funding mechanisms, we can build on Florida’s quality of life and business friendly atmosphere by covering more of Florida’s uninsured. Additionally, personal accountability guidelines will reduce entitlements and increase a stronger commitment by all toward better health

2. HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL CAPACITY: Ensure Florida’s healthcare delivery system has the capacity to respond at a high level of quality and meet the needs of Floridians.

3. LAWSUIT ABUSE REFORM – A MAJOR COST DRIVER: When it comes to lawsuit abuse, billboard trial lawyers are exploiting Florida’s broken legal system and forcing families to pay approximately $3,400 in lawsuit abuse “taxes” each year. The Florida Chamber believes that to attract and retain the best medical professionals, we must improve on Florida’s bottom 10 legal climate and prevent meritless lawsuits and penalties that deter doctors from entering the medicalfield.

4. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION – A MAJOR COST DRIVER: Ensuring Florida’s workers’ comp system is fair and not inflatedbytrial lawyertacticsandotherunnecessarycostswillhelplowerthecostofdoingbusinessinFlorida.TheFlorida Chamber’s workers’ comp reforms have resulted in a 57 percent savings over the last 10 years. To keep rates low, the Florida Chamber supports:

5. HEALTHCARE FRAUD – A MAJOR COST DRIVER6. Eliminating healthcare fraud and abuse will lower total healthcare costs. The Florida Chamber supports innovative prac-

tices and technologies to combat the billions of dollars wasted each year in healthcare fraud and abuse.7. STEP THERAPY AND PRIOR AUTHORIZATION: The Florida Chamber opposes current legislation that would under-

mine the use of prior authorization and step therapy protocols in Florida. These policies were enacted to enable patients to receive safe and high-quality prescription drugs as well as control the usage and costs. Unless a smarter solution or a compromisepositioncanbereached,thefinancialimpactofsuchapolicywouldlikelydramaticallyincreasedrugcostswhich, in turn would be borne by employers and families in higher premiums.

8. MEDICAID MANAGED CARE: The Florida Chamber does not support efforts to undermine the tenets of the managed care model – including the so-called ‘any willing provider’ provision.

If you are interested in joining the Florida Chamber Healthcare Alliance, please contact David Christian, Vice President of GovernmentalAffairs,at(850)521-1211ordchristian@flchamber.com.

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COMMUNITY POTPOURRI

A Special Thanks To Our Sponsors

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T H E 2 N D A N N U A L

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REGISTRATION FORM for both Sponsors and Vendors

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Please note that all sponsorships include 1 vendor space & event website & face book recognition

Corporate Sponsor: $2,500 / ea Benefits:

2 ¼ page ads in the Chamber quarterly Navigator News letter Web site Interior page banner to run for 3 months logo recognition in all appropriate media prior to and during the event banner recognition during the event

Partner Sponsor: $1,000 / ea Benefits: 1 ¼ page ads in the Chamber quarterly Navigator News letter Web site Interior page banner to run for 2 months logo recognition in all appropriate media prior to and during the event banner recognition during the event

post event website and face book recognition Banner Sponsor: $500 / ea

Benefits: Web site Interior page banner to run for 1 month logo recognition in all appropriate media prior to and during the event banner recognition during the event

post event website and face book recognition Vendors (member): $125 each

Company Name:________________________________________

Company e-mail:________________________________________

(non member): $175 each

TOTAL ENCLOSED: _________________

Registration is also available at DeLandChamber.org with credit card. Vendor package includes:

One 6 ft table and 2 chairs, table cover, pre and post advertising in print and online

Please mail check with completed registration form on or before May 30, 2015 to: DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce 336 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL 32720

Please contact Robin @ 386- 490-4527 or robin@delandchamber.org for more information.

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Woodward Avenue Elementary Named “School of The Month” (From left to right as pictured: Woodward Avenue Elementary School of the Month: Julia Belz, Eric Nompleggi, Robert Leahy, Danny Gainin, Stephanie Coutavas, Linda Bradley Thacker, Kris Sternberg, principal Kate Godbee, student Keith W./, asst. principal Casey Korkus, student Christian F., Mark Russell

2013 DeLand Chamber President Jeff Ritchey in the

Swamp House Half Marathon & 5k.

out & about

Grand Opening of Oak Park at John Knox Village, Orange City

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DeLand Loses True Legal Pioneer

DeLand attorney C. Allen Watts, a pioneering force in conservation and land use issues statewide, passed away after a brave fight against multiple system atrophy, surrounded by his loving family.

In 1986, Mr. Watts helped found 1000 Friends of Florida, a statewide land use planning group. The group advocates for developing sustainable communities and saving “special places” in the state, according to its mission statement.

He served as founding city attorney for the cities of DeBary, Deltona and Palm Coast and developed the charters of several Florida counties, as well as selflessly volunteering his time to numerous organizations in his community

including the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce, the DeLand Rotary, and numerous legal and land use policy boards. The Watts family asks that all donations be made in his memory to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in DeLand; Halifax Hospice of Volusia-Flagler in Port Orange; or the Multiple System Atrophy Research Fund, online at www.multiplesystematrophy.org/research

STETSON’S LIND, RYGH HONORED FOR SAND VOLLEYBALL BY ATLANTIC SUN

Stetson sand volleyball’s No. 2 pairing of senior Maren Rygh (Tonsberg, Norway) and sophomore Kristin Lind (Tierp, Sweden) have been named the Atlantic Sun Conference Pair of the Week, the league announced Wednesday. Rygh and Lind went a perfect 3-0 last week and helped lead Stetson to two wins over Florida Atlantic and ninth- ranked Florida International. The duo earned their first victory Friday against

FAU’s Gabrielle Dischler and Beth Shoaff, 21-8, 21-17. Later in the day, Rygh and Lind collected another two-set victory, defeating FIU’s Martyna Gluchowicz and Anna Budinska, 21-17, 22-20. On Saturday, the duo continued to shine as they defeated second-ranked Florida State’s No. 2 seed of Stephanie Pellitteri and Taylor Nyquist, 23-21, 25-23. The pair finished the weekend without dropping a set as they helped Stetson to a record of 2-1 overall and a No. 10/No. 11 ranking in the national polls. It is the third career Pair of the Week award for Rygh and the second for Lind. The Hatters will host Webber International in doubleheader at 2 p.m. Saturday.

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502 N. Spring Garden Ave. • Suite 5&6 • DeLand, FL 32720386-736-8585

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Welcome to spring -and April has arrived! Let’s put up the winter stuff, plant some flowers and

get ready for Business growth for West Volusia in 2015! If you didn’t know we have some exciting tools to help you grow at the Chamber for both existing and new businesses in our community.

We have a program we partner with the City of DeLand and the City of Orange City on: it is “The Business Retention Survey” Have you heard of it? Have you been interviewed? Well now is a great time to make a difference in your business and the future of West Volusia! Your feedback is very valuable to everyone: the cities, county, and future employees. The surveys will also influence import/export, taxes, expansions, ordinances, and help to bring the business partners you work with outside the area to our community.

2 0 1 5 P R E S I D E N T ’ S P R O C L A M A T I O N

SPRING INTO BUSINESS

Michelle “Missy” Chaves, 2015 President

Regularly Scheduled Events

Fuel Meets every Monday at 7:30am Boston Coffee 109 E New York Ave., DeLand Business discussion group

FAB Night Out Meets the 4th Tuesday every month except November & December 5:30 - 7:00pm Check delandchamber.org for location updates Females About Business

FAB Luncheon Meets the 2nd Friday of every month 11:30 – 1 pm Sand Hill Golf Course 800 Euclid Ave, DeLand Females About Business $15 members $20 nonmembers $25

at the door

Let’s do Lunch Meets Every Tuesday 11:30 – 1 pm Sinatras Downtown Ristorante 215 S. Woodland Blvd, DeLand Networking Attendance is free – lunch available

for purchase

4th Friday Social Cycling Ride Every 4th Friday 6 pm – 7pm MeetattheChamberOffices 336 N Woodland Blvd., DeLand

Bike and Trails Committee Meets 3rd Tuesday Every month 4:30 – 5:30 pm ChamberOffices 336 N Woodland Blvd., DeLand

Education Committee Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month 4 - 5:30 pm 336 N Woodland Blvd., DeLand Education k - 12

MAC DeLand Committee Judy Thompson, Chair 3rd Wednesday, 12 noon, Museum of Art-DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand Arts and Culture

Here are a couple of valuable points:

• Ourmissionistoestablishanopenlineofcommunicationwithbusinessesandtoserveas an ombudsman and advocate for business with city leadership.

• The priority is the business retention of existing companies and future businessdevelopment as a key initiative for long-range growth. Several key components of this program include reporting on projected company growth, discussing any related operational challenges with the city itself and identifying workforce issues that can be addressed by our partners at Career Source of Flagler/Volusia County.

• A number of amazing development projects have occurred as a result of a simpleretention visits. The catalyst for Frontier Communications’ IT department expansion was a report from a Chamber business retention specialist who stopped by their offices for a routine visit. This example is just one of many of stories of the program’s success, both in DeLand and Orange City.

• Other businesseshave receivedhelp in improving their import and export businessin partnership without friends at Volusia County, as well as securing new funding opportunities, locating vendors to partner with, and qualifying for programs run by Career Source to hire new employees without cost to the business.

• If you are in the gate way to DeLand or within Orange City limits and you’rereading this column, and have not had the opportunity to participate in a survey yet, please contact us at 386-734-4331 to schedule a business retention visit with Sally@delandchamber.org today.

We hope to visit your business soon! Sincerely the DeLand Area Chamber/Orange City Alliance President, Michelle “Missy” Chaves

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CALENDAR ~ 2nd Quarter 2015

EVENTS

PRESORTEDSTANDARD

US POSTAGE PAIDMID-FLORIDA, FL

PERMIT NO. 20590

336 N.Woodland Blvd.DeLand, FL 32720

GRAND OPENING /RIBBON CUTTING Capital Choice Financial Group April9•5:30to7:00pm 2290S.VolusiaAve.SteE2 Orange City

SUNSHINE BOWLING LANES AND JOHNNY ROCKETS Grand Opening /Ribbon Cutting April16•5:30–7:30pm 595EInternationalSpdwy.Blvd.,

DeLand

AFRICAN MUSEUM OF ART April23•5:30–7:30 BusinessAfterHours 325SouthClaraAvenue.,DeLand

GRAND OPENING /RIBBON CUTTING AmabellaWellness April29•5:30to7:00pm 112W.IndianaAve.,Suite102,

DeLand JoinusandvisittheonlySaltRoomin

the area

NEW MEMBER RECEPTION SpringFlingMixer April30•5:30–7:30 BrandyWineTennisandFitnessClub,2930BrandywineRd.,DeLand

CRYSTAL APPLE TEACHER AWARD CELEBRATION Reception:May7@theDeLandMuseumofArt

Luncheon:May12atStetsonUniversi-ty’sStetsonRoom,DeLand,

Tickets$25–mustpreregister SPORT PYLON AIR RACES BusinessAfterHours May21•5:30–7:30pm 2001IndustrialDrive,DeLand Honoringourcountry’swoundedpilots

CAPTAIN’S PARTY/ ANYTHING THAT FLOATS MAY29&MAY30, ThisisinpartnershipwithMainStreetDeLandAssociation.Thisisarevival.oftheSt.JohnsRiverRaftRace.Thisisthe3rdAnnualCaptain’sParty&AnythingThatFloatsFestival.TheeventkicksoffFridaywitha“CaptainsParty”,featuringvendors,vesselsthatwillbeparticipatingintheracealongwiththeircrewsandmusicandfunforthewholefamily.

CHAMBER ALLIANCE MIXER June25•5-8pm DaytonaBeachInternationalAirport 700CatalinaDrive,Suite300, DaytonaBeach

VendorspaceavailableContact: DaytonaBeachChamberAreaofCommerce Email:daytonachamber.com

CYCLE BLAST AND FAMILY HEALTH FAIR June6•9am–5pm ArtisanAlley•ChessPark•Old CountyCourthouse•DowntownDeLand

JAM FEST 7eventsthroughoutJune WestVolusiawillhostamonthlongCelebrationofOurCulturalCommu-nity:JAMFest.Includedinthecele-brationwillbeathreedayweekendfestivalofmusic,danceandartwhichwillshowcasethesightsandsoundsofWestVolusia’sdiversecultures.Checkdelandchamber.orgfordetailsonlocationsandtimes

SAVE THESE DATES- CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS AS THESE EVENTS GET CLOSER!SponsorshipandVendorspacesareavail-ablecontactRobin@delandChamber.org

BUSINESS TO BUSINESS SHOWCASE July16•10am–2pm ThisbusinesstobusinessmixerwillbehostedbyJohnKnoxVillageinOrangeCitywhichisacentrallylocatedvenueandwillprovidetheexhibitorstheopportunitytodrawanaudiencefromallofourWestVolusiacommunities.ThisbusinesstobusinesseventwillbepromotedheavilyintheChamber’snewslet-ter,theChamber’sfacebookpage,ontheChamberhomepageontheChamber’swebsite,andinthroughlocalmedia.Checkdelandcham-ber.orgfordetailsonlocationsandtimes

3RD ANNUAL DELAND WINE FESTIVAL September11•5-9 Celebratingour125thAnniversarywillfeatureover125wineswithaculinarydemonstrationbyourarea’sfinest“DuelingChefs”

Checkdelandchamber.orgfordetailsonlocationsandtimes

SMITHSONIAN DAY September26 MainstreetArt&CultureDeLand(MACDeLand),theculturalarmoftheDeLandAreaChamberofCommerce,willbehostingtheMuseumDaycelebrationatparticipatingartandhistoryvenuesthroughoutWestVolusiaCounty

Checkdelandchamber.orgfordetailsonlocationsandtimes

KEEP DELAND BEAUTIFUL October17•9am–noon Checkdelandchamber.orgfordetailsonlocationsandtimes