Events
Membership with the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce provides ample opportunities for networking with other business professionals through more than 30 events each year.
The Chamber provides an opportunity to become involved, to stay informed and to gain business insight; and we are constantly working to develop new programs and events that will continue to inspire, educate and involve our members.
Our Event Calendar lets you see where your next business opportunities lie and the Community Calendar lets you see what is happening in the community.
Click here to view The January Calendar of events.
Click here to view The February Calendar of events.
2012 Events
Monthly
Business After Hours
Held the third Thursday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m., area businesses are able to showcase their establishments to the business community while making valuable contacts. Admission is free with one business card. Take advantage of networking in a fun and relaxed environment, while developing potential leads and build business relationships at one of our most popular networking events. Door prizes are always a favorite attraction.
Hospitality Round Table
HRT provides its members with networking opportunities and educates them on various issues facing the tourism industry. Topics of discussion include upcoming community events, current trends, recent developments, and tourism marketing, sales and advertising strategies. Monthly luncheons are held the third Tuesday of each month at various locations.
Greeters – A True Networking Experience
This popular free networking program draws about 50 to 60 attendees to the host's business for networking, member introductions, a brief host presentation and door prize drawings. It's a great opportunity for you to showcase your business. Events are the last Friday of the month from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at various locations around town.
Seminar Series
Seminar Series is a monthly workshop conducted by local business experts, Chamber board members and associates of our Chamber members. These seminars will feature a wide variety of topics that are helpful for anyone involved with a business; owners, managers, associates and entry-level employees. Members will have an opportunity to submit a proposal to serve as a presenter for these seminars.
Monthly Membership Meeting
Held monthly, this meeting is open to all members and prospective members. Join us for a comprehensive update on chamber and community developments. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow chamber members, recognize accomplishments of chamber volunteers and businesses and get involved in the business community.
Lunch with the President
This is the perfect opportunity for members to engage with fellow chamber members in their neighborhood and update chamber leadership on their company or organization. Each quarter a zip code in the greater Pensacola area is targeted and those members are invited to lunch with President/CEO, Jim Hizer.
Held in February, May, August and November
Member Orientation
Whether you are a new member or an existing member interested in getting involved, here is an opportunity to learn more about the benefits of your chamber membership. This orientation is our way of making you aware of the many programs, services and networking opportunities available to you as a member of the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. We invite you to this presentation on your membership benefits, maximizing your opportunity for business growth and gaining name recognition. Held in March, June, September and December
GROUND BREAKINGS AND RIBBON CUTTINGS
The Chamber conducts Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies as a free service to Chamber members. Ceremonies can be performed by themselves or as a part of an open house or grand opening. We bring the camera, official scissors and, of course, the ribbon! To qualify, you must be a member of the Chamber and:
- You should be within your first year of opening your business
- OR you should be within a year of purchasing an existing business
- OR you should be an existing business in a new business location
Annual Events
ANNUAL MEETING
This event consists of the official passing of the gavel from current chair to the incoming chair and a fun and commemorative year in review. The annual meeting has become one of the most important and exciting events of the year.
Held in September
PACE AWARDS
Pensacola Area Commitment to Excellence (PACE) Awards is the Pensacola Bay Area's pre-eminent celebration of the Pensacola Bay Area's visionary entrepreneurs, business and civic leaders and exemplary corporate citizens. Sponsorship is an opportunity to have significant exposure at a sold out event. This is a black tie event with more than 400 community and business leaders in attendance.
Held in February
LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON
As the voice for the business community, the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce represents business interests in public policy and civic arenas by tracking legislative issues and advocating for business interests to government officials on the local, state and federal levels. The annual Legislative Luncheon is open to members and non-members of the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce that would like to hear about the Chamber's priorities for the legislative session in 2012. Members of the State Delegation will be in attendance to answer questions from the audience.
Held in January
MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
Military Appreciation Month promotes and improves quality of life for area military members in the area. This initiative is our annual month-long salute to the men and women who volunteer to serve our country in time of war and also provide for the largest economic engine in our community.
Held in May
ITEN WIRED SUMMIT
The iTen Wired Summit is a consortium of information technology entrepreneurs, gathering annually to discuss the latest trends and best practices of the field.
Held in September
STRATEGIC HEALTH INTELLIGENCE SUMMIT
Strategic Health Intelligence brings together national leaders in healthcare, the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, research organizations and private sector innovations to discuss and find solutions for strategic health intelligence.
Held in November