Monthly program brings Bay County’s business community together for networking, Chamber updates, community recognition and timely information

Networking and a moderated candidate forum gave young professionals an opportunity to meet candidates, ask questions and hear directly from those seeking public office

Bay County’s young professionals connected directly with candidates seeking local, state and federal office during Young Professionals Political Pulse. The evening combined face-to-face networking with a moderated candidate forum focused on the issues shaping the future of Bay County’s emerging workforce and community leaders.

Leadership Bay Class 44 officially launched its program year on Sept. 23, welcoming 26 professionals from across Bay County for an experience designed to deepen their understanding of the community, strengthen their leadership skills and build relationships across industries.

Nine businesses, organizations, and community leaders recognized for leadership, service and impact in Bay County

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce recognized nine businesses, organizations, and community leaders during its 2026 Membership Appreciation Awards Luncheon, celebrating the people and organizations whose leadership, service, and investment continue to strengthen Bay County.

Annual awards luncheon will recognize outstanding Chamber Members for leadership, service and impact throughout Bay County

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Membership Appreciation Awards Luncheon a signature event of the Chamber’s Membership Appreciation Month, a month-long celebration recognizing the businesses, organizations and individuals that make up the Chamber and contribute to the strength and vitality of Bay County.

Junior Leadership Bay has officially launched its 2026–27 program year, welcoming 25 high school students from 14 schools across Bay County for a year focused on leadership development, community engagement and connection.

Nonpartisan candidate forum will focus on issues affecting young professionals and will be livestreamed by WMBB

Bay County’s young professionals will have an opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking local office during Young Professionals Political Pulse, a nonpartisan candidate forum scheduled for Monday, September 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Panama City Center for the Arts.

Anniversary reception honors eight decades of military-community partnership and recognizes Lt. Gen. Bradford R. Everman and Congressman Neal Dunn

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce will commemorate the 80th anniversary of its Military Affairs Committee (MAC) during a special anniversary reception Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at Hotel Indigo in downtown Panama City.

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce officially kicked off Membership Appreciation Month during its September First Friday event on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at the Holley Academic Center at Florida State University Panama City.

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce invites members to attend its August First Friday, presented by Tyndall Federal Credit Union, on Friday, August 7, at Florida State University Panama City.

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is proud to announce the appointment of Al McCambry as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.