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Weekly "C" Breeze

01/27/2012

 

C Breeze

SAVE THE DATE!

  

"A Tasteful Affair

Goes Western" 

 

Thursday, April 19th

5:30pm

 

Tavern & Chapel

 in the Garden

 

Sponsorships are available,

call Randy

(386) 761-1601.

 

____________ 

  

 Jan. 27-Feb. 3

 

 

Tuesday 

8am: Leads III

The Clubhouse Restaurant

Daytona Beach

12pm: Leads II

TGI Friday's Port Orange

 

Wednesday

3:45pm: Ribbon Cutting & 25th Anniversary Celebration, Mary's Flower Shoppe, 1500 Beville Road, #603, Daytona Beach

  

Thursday 

7:45am: Leads I 

Lakeview Diner, South Daytona

12pm: Ambassadors meeting, Houligan's Port Orange
 

Friday

8am: Morning Mix & Mingle, Prestige Carpet of Daytona, 2150 S. Nova Rd., South Daytona   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ribbon Cutting and
25th Anniversary Celebration
Wednesday, February 1
  
3:45pm
 
Mary's Flower Shoppe
1500 Beville Rd. Suite 603
Daytona Beach 

 
Morning Mix & Mingle
Friday, February 3
 
8-9 a.m.
 
Prestige Carpet of Daytona
2150 S. Nova Road
South Daytona
 
Members $5, Future Members $10
 
Networking, food, fun, door prizes, member of the month and cash jackpot $320!  (You must be present to win!)  RSVP (386) 761-1601 or reply to this email.
 
 
Mark your Calendar for
Passion for Fashion!
Friday, March 9
  
11:30am-1:30pm
Riverside Pavilion
3431 Ridgewood Ave
Port Orange
 
Sponsored by Belk
 

 

Cost to attend is $20 per person for a catered lunch buffet
by Caton Catering.

 

A few model sponsorships (men & women) are still available for $50 each.  We also have a few vendor spaces (women's/men's accessories, spa services, etc.) available for $50.  Please call Debbie or Robin at the Chamber (386) 761-1601 for information!

 

 

*Member Announcements*

 

 

Check out our new Facebook Fan Page on and *LIKE* us!  www.facebook.com/portorangesouthdaytonacha
mber
 

 

Adopt A Child Backpack Fundraiser Dinner will be held on Saturday, January 28, 5:30-7:30pm at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 5130 S. Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange.  Cost for dinner is $8 pp, includes chicken parmesan, baked ziti, garlic bread, salad and dessert.  For more information, please contact Wendy Evans (386) 847-0558.
  
Wow Your Valentine with a spectacular Balloon Bouquet for Valentines Day! Call Balloons and Costumes by Beth (386) 761-0515.  Chamber members receive 10% off!
 
Valentine Massage Specials at Port Orange Chiropractic, 3729 S. Nova Road, Port Orange,  now through the end of February! Treat your sweetheart or have your sweetheart treat you! $50.00 for a 1 hour massage or $25.00 for a half hour massage. Call today to schedule or stop by to get some gift certificates. They have two fantastic massage therapists on shifts Monday through Friday, including morning and late evening appointments (so you can go after work). Call (386) 761-0520!
 
Please Take Our Survey! The City of Port Orange, the City of South Daytona and the Port Orange - South Daytona Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Center for Business Excellence, are conducting a survey of Port Orange - South Daytona Businesses and Chamber Members to gain insight in assisting the area business community with job creation and economic growth. Watch for it in the mail, or you can visit our website www.pschamber.com and click on the "Take Our Survey" link. Thank you!

 

 

 
"Building Your Business, Building Your Future"
 

Past Articles

01/20/2012

 

C Breeze

SAVE THE DATE!

  

"A Tasteful Affair

Goes Western" 

 

Thursday, April 19th

5:30pm

 

Tavern & Chapel

 in the Garden

 

Sponsorships are available,

call Randy

(386) 761-1601.

 

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       January 23-27  

 

 

Tuesday

8:30am: Leads III

The Clubhouse Restaurant

Daytona Beach

12pm: Leads II

TGI Friday's Port Orange

5:30pm: Home Improvement Leads Group, Prestige Carpet of Daytona

 

Wednesday

3:30pm: A Tasteful Affair Committee, Chamber board room

 

Thursday

 

7:45am: Leads I

 

Lakeview Diner

South Daytona

8:30am: Education Committee, Chamber board room

3:15pm: New Board Member orientation, Riverside Pavilion

3:45pm: Board of Directors, Riverside Pavilion 

 

Friday

8am: Economic & Government Affairs Committee, Riverside Pavilion 

 

 

Thank You!


Guests packed the house at the Business after Hours last night! Thank you Janis, Jessica and the great staff at GraceManor for an awesome evening!  If you couldn't make the event last night, stop by for a tour of their beautiful facility, 1324 Herbert Street, Port Orange.

Mark your Calendar for
Passion for Fashion!
Friday, March 9
  
11:30am-1:30pm
Riverside Pavilion
3431 Ridgewood Ave
Port Orange
 
Sponsored by Belk
 

 

Cost to attend is $20 per person.

 

A limited number of model sponsorships (men & women) are still available for $50 each.  Please call Debbie or Robin at the Chamber (386) 761-1601. 

 

 

*Member Announcements*

 

 

Check out our new Facebook Fan Page on and *LIKE* us!  www.facebook.com/portorangesouthdaytonacha
mber
 
Belk announces a very special event!  Meet Ricardo, the artist behind the beautiful faces of Lancome Paris!  Click here for event flyer.

International Academy and Great Clips join together for their 8th Annual Fundraising Event!  Proceeds will go to Second Harvest Food Bank.  Click here for more information.
 
Cuts for Cudas Benefit will be held on March 11, on Canal Street, NSB. Free vendor spots are available for a donation of a raffle item for a soon to be highschool graduate.  For more information, please visit their website www.cudasunhooked.org, call 386-314-3463 or visit them on facebook.

 

 
"Building Your Business, Building Your Future"
 

01/13/2012

 

C Breeze

Reservations Required

Reserve Today!  

   (386) 761-1601 or

reply to this email.

 

Annual City Manager's

Breakfast

 

Wednesday

January 18th, 8 a.m.

 

Sponsored by:

FPL, Raydon, Ritchey Cadillac, Buick, GMC, SunTrust Bank and

TD Bank.

 

Riverside Pavilion

3431 Ridgewood Ave.

Port Orange 

  

City Manager's Ken Parker, Port Orange and Joe Yarbrough, South Daytona will give updates on current and future projects.

 

  Firefighter and Police Officer of the Year Awards sponsored by

Volusia Memorial

Funeral Home

 

 Cost to attend

members $15, future members $20

breakfast buffet by

Aunt Catfish's included.

 

 

       January 16-20

 

Monday

Martin Luther King Day observed. The Chamber will be open normal business hours.

 

Tuesday

8:30am: Leads III

The Clubhouse Restaurant

Daytona Beach

12pm: Leads II

Port Orange Steakhouse

 

Wednesday

8am: City Manager's Breakfast, Riverside Pavilion

Port Orange

  

Thursday

7:45am: Leads I

Lakeview Diner

South Daytona

8am:  Executive Board meeting, Chamber board room

5pm: Business after Hours Grace Manor Port Orange Memory Care

Business after Hours

Thursday, January 19

 

5-7 p.m.

 

Grace Manor Memory Care Port Orange

1324 Herbert Street, Port Orange

 

Networking, food, fun, door prizes!  Cash Jackpot $375 must be present to win!

 

Additional parking across the street at Silver Sands Middle School.

 

RSVP (386) 761-1601 or reply to this email.

 

Passion for Fashion!
Friday, March 9
 
Put your business on the runway! A limited number of men and women model sponsorships are now available for only $50!  The event will be held from 11:30-1:30 on March 9th at the Riverside Pavilion, 3431 Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange. There will also be a few vendor tables available. For more information, please call Debbie or Robin at the Chamber (386) 761-1601 or reply to this email. 

 

*Member Announcements*

 

 

Check out our new Facebook Fan Page on and *LIKE* us!  www.facebook.com/portorangesouthdaytonacha
mber
 
New Life Martial Arts, 5571 S. Ridgewood Ave, Suite #2, Port Orange, along with Deb Cheslow, is offering a 90-day fitness program, free of charge, other than the cost of personal equipment the student purchases through the dojo for $99.  This includes a weekly conditioning class and unlimited martial arts classes for the duration of the 90 days. Click here for flyer or call (386) 846-7348 for more information.   
 
Kelly Services is hiring! Click here for information. 
 

 

 
"Building Your Business, Building Your Future"
 
 
 

01/06/2012

 

C Breeze

Mark Your Calendars! 

Annual City Manager's

Breakfast

 

Wednesday

January 18th, 8 a.m.

 

Sponsored by:

FPL, Raydon, Ritchey Cadillac, Buick, GMC, SunTrust Bank and

TD Bank.

 

Riverside Pavilion

3431 Ridgewood Ave.

Port Orange 

  

City Manager's Ken Parker, Port Orange and Joe Yarbrough, South Daytona will give updates on current and future projects.

  Fire Fighter and Police Officer of the Year Awards

sponsored by

Volusia Memorial

Funeral Home

 

Cost for buffet breakfast

by Aunt Catfish's. Members $15, future members $20.

 

 RSVP's are required

(386) 761-1601 or

reply to this email.

 

  

 

 

 January 9 - 13 

 

Monday

4pm: Small Business Council, Chamber board room  

Tuesday

8:30am: Leads III

Riverside Pavilion

12pm: Leads II

Port Orange Steakhouse

4pm: Ribbon Cutting, Weichert Realtors, Hallmark Properties

5:30pm: Home Improvement Business Partners, Houligan's Port Orange

 

Wednesday

11:30am:  Business Women's Council, Riverside Pavilion

3pm: Public Relations Committee, Chamber board room - join us!

  

Thursday

7:45am: Leads I, Lakeview Diner, South Daytona

 

Friday

12pm: Soup to Nuts Power Lunch, Riverside Pavilion

4pm: Ribbon Cutting,

World of Beer

Thank You! 

 

We kicked the year off with a bang this morning at the Morning Mix & Mingle- what a great turnout!  Thank you Dan Robarge, Hampton Inn, and Gary & Carol Shepherd, Carefree Catering!  If you couldn't make the event this morning, stop by and see their beautiful conference center at 1715 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach.

POSD Chamber logo
New Member Reception
Tuesday, January 10
 
8:30 a.m.
Riverside Pavilion
3431 Ridgewood Ave.
Port Orange
 
 
Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, January 10
 
4pm
Weichert Realtors, Hallmark Properties
4550 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. Suite E
Port Orange 
BWC logo
Business Women's Council
Wednesday, January 11
 
11:30-1pm
Riverside Pavilion
3431 Ridgewood Ave.
Port Orange
 
"How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions" presented by Deb Cheslow, Deb Cheslow Consulting.
Soup & Salad Buffet by Caton Catering $8 or bring your own lunch. 
 
Men and women are invited to attend!  RSVP (386) 761-1601 or reply to this email.
  
Soup to Nuts Power Lunch
Friday, January 13

12-1 pm
Riverside Pavilion
3431 Ridgewood Avenue
Port Orange 

 

"Why We Are the Way We Are - Redesigning Our Personal Blueprint"  Andrew Garber, MS, LMFT, CH
 
Bring your lunch and join us! Members FREE, future members $10.
 
RSVP (386) 761-1601 or reply to this email.
Ribbon Cutting
Friday, January 13
 
4pm
World of Beer
3510 Nova Road, Suite 101-102
Port Orange

 

Passion for Fashion!
Friday, March 9
 
Put your business on the runway! A limited number of men and women model sponsorships are now available for only $50!  The event will be held from 11:30-1:30 on March 9th at the Riverside Pavilion, 3431 Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange. There will also be a few vendor tables available. For more information, please call Debbie or Robin at the Chamber (386) 761-1601 or reply to this email.
 
 

 

*Member Announcements*

 

 

Check out our new Facebook Fan Page on and *LIKE* us!  www.facebook.com/portorangesouthdaytonacha
mber
 
 
Lovin' Life Senior Expo presented by the Daytona Beach News Journal will be held at the Volusia Mall on Wednesday, January 25th, 10am-3pm.  Click HERE for more information.  If you are interested in being an exhibitor, please contact Lindsay Gregory, (386) 681-2753.
 
 
"Building Your Business, Building Your Future"
 
 
 

12/30/2011

 

C Breeze

Mark Your Calendars! 

Annual City Manager's

Breakfast

 

Wednesday

January 18th, 8 a.m.

 

Sponsored by:

FPL, Raydon, Ritchey Cadillac, Buick, GMC, SunTrust Bank and

TD Bank.

 

Riverside Pavilion

3431 Ridgewood Ave.

Port Orange 

  

City Manager's Ken Parker, Port Orange and Joe Yarbrough, South Daytona will give updates on current and future projects.

  Fire Fighter and Police Officer of the Year Awards

sponsored by

Volusia Memorial

Funeral Home

 

Cost for buffet breakfast

by Aunt Catfish's. Members $15, future members $20.

 

 RSVP's are required

(386) 761-1601 or

reply to this email.

 

  

 January 2 - 6 

Happy New Year!

 

Tuesday

8am: Leads III, Clubhouse
Restaurant,
 Daytona Beach

12pm: Leads II

Port Orange Steakhouse

5:30pm: Home Improvement Business Partners, Houligan's Port Orange

 

Wednesday

3:30pm: A Tasteful Affair Committee meeting, Chamber board room

4:30pm: Passion for Fashion Committee meeting, Chamber board room

  

Thursday

7:45am: Leads I, Lakeview Diner, South Daytona

12pm:  Ambassadors meeting, Riverside Pavilion

 

Friday

8am: Morning Mix & Mingle, Hampton Inn, Daytona Speedway

  
The Port Orange South Daytona Chamber
Board of Directors and staff 
wish you and yours a very
Happy and Prosperous 2012!
Congratulations!       
POSD Chamber logo
 
Awards were recently presented to two very deserving Port Orange South Daytona Chamber members!  Congratulations Jeff Evans, State Farm Insurance, for being awarded "Business Person of the Year" and Sherman Coleman, Museum of Arts & Sciences, for receiving the "Friend of the Chamber" award.  Many thanks to both of you for all you do for the community and for your continued support of the Chamber!
 

 

Morning Mix & Mingle

8-9 a.m.

 

Hampton Inn

Daytona Speedway

1715 W. Int'l Speedway Blvd.

Daytona Beach

 

Networking, catering by Carefree Catering, door prizes, member of the month and cash jackpot $300. You must be present to win!

 

Members $5, future members $10. 

 

RSVP (386) 761-1601 or rhenning@pschamber.com.

 

 

 

 

 

*Member Announcements*

 

 

Check out our new Facebook Fan Page on and *LIKE* us!  www.facebook.com/portorangesouthdaytonacha
mber
 
New Years Eve Gala at Lilian Place, Saturday, December 31, 8pm - 1am.  Click HERE for information. 
 
 
 
 
 
"Building Your Business, Building Your Future"
 
 
 

12/09/2011

 

C Breeze

 

 December 12-16

 

Tuesday

8am: Leads III, Clubhouse
Restaurant,
 Daytona Beach

9-5: Buy Local Business Expo, Daytona International Speedway

12pm: Leads II

Stonewood's Port Orange

5:30pm: Home Improvement Business Partners, Houligan's Port Orange

 

Wednesday

12pm:  Business Women's Council Holiday Social,  Riverside Pavilion

 

Thursday

7:45am: Leads I, Lakeview Diner, South Daytona

4pm: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Peter's Wine Shop, 1665 Dunlawton Ave., #5, Port Orange

 

 

Thank You!

 

Many thanks to all the staff at the Halifax Landing Condominiums for a great Holiday Business after Hours last night!  Guests networked, enjoyed tasty hors d'ouevres by Amber's Jewel Catering, tunes by Mister DJ and tours of the beautiful condominiums. 

 

Annual Food Drive! 

   

We have decided to extend the food drive until December 14th, so while doing your holiday shopping, please remember to pick up your non-perishable food items for the very needy in our own communities. 

 

All items collected will be donated to the Port Orange Halifax Urban Ministries located at Grace Episcopal Church. Please bring your donations to the Port Orange South Daytona Chamber, 3431 Ridgewood Avenue, Port Orange, 9 am - 4:30 pm. For information, please contact Robin (386)761-1601 or rhenning@pschamber.com

 

Please don't forget our furry friends this holiday season!  You can also drop off your pet food donations at the Chamber and we will be happy to pass them along to Sophie's Circle. 

 

Thank you so much for your generosity! 

 
Chamber Alliance
Buy Local Volusia
Business Expo
Tuesdsay, December 13th
 
Presented by: The Daytona Beach News-Journal
Daytona International Speedway
 
Completely FREE to attend (After CEO Breakfast, 9AM)
CEO Breakfast, 7:30am - $25 must rsvp to Lauren, 523-3681.
Great business related breakout sessions throughout the day.
Door prizes
Live broadcast by WNDB's Marc Bernier from 3-6pm.
Business After Hours in the Fan Zone from 5-7pm, cost $10 chamber members, $35 non-members, includes 2 drinks and appetizers.
 
For more information visit www.buylocalvolusiaexpo.com.
 
BWC logo
 
Business Women's Council
Holiday Social
Wednesday, December 14
 
12-1pm
Riverside Pavilion
3431 Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange
 
Enjoy a lunch buffet by Caton Catering for $9 or bring your own lunch. The Chamber will provide drinks.
 
Please bring a "hoodie" for our area school children and a non-perishable item for the food drive. 
   

 

Ribbon Cutting

Thursday, December 15

 

4pm

 

Peter's Wine Shop

1665 Dunlawton Ave. #5

Port Orange

 

 

*Member Announcements*

 

 

Check out our new Facebook Fan Page on and *LIKE* us!  www.facebook.com/portorangesouthdaytonacha
mber
  
Port Orange Family Chiropractic Center invites you to help a family in need during their annual gift program.  Please click HERE for more information. 

 

The Fashion Safari is hosting a Pet Food Drive for Sophie's Circle pet food bank. Their goal is to collect 1,000 pounds of pet food. Please help needy families to keep their pets at home and not have to take them to a shelter because they can no longer afford to feed them. When you bring in just 3 or more pet food items (dry or canned dog or cat food) for donation, you'll receive a savings pass for 20% Off Your Total Purchase. Monetary donations are also being accepted and will be eligible for the savings pass. The Pet Food Drive will run until Saturday, December 17th. The Fashion Safari is located on the corner of Clyde Morris Blvd and Herbert St in the Gulfstream Village Shopping Center, Port Orange. Phone 386-760-3600 for more information.
 
Watch for your Best Community Values in the mailbox 
Tuesday December 13th.  Lots of values!  Shop local and remember to support your fellow Chamber businesses!  
 
  
"Making Connections"
 
 

12/02/2011

 

C Breeze

 

 December 5 - 9

 

Monday

3:30pm:  Special Events Committee meeting, Chamber board room

 

Tuesday

8am: Leads III, Clubhouse
Restaurant,
 Daytona Beach

12pm: Leads II

Port Orange Steakhouse

 

Wednesday

9am: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Ridgewood Texaco, 2323 S. Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona

 

Thursday

7:45am: Leads I, Lakeview Diner, South Daytona

8:30am: Education Committee Teacher Recognition

5pm: Business after Hours, Halifax Landing, 2801 S. Ridgewood Ave., S. Daytona.  Members $5, future members $10

 

Friday

4pm: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Country Inn & Suites Port Orange, 5802 Journey's End Way, Port Orange

Thank You Let's Face It Ageless Skincare Spa and Verde Salon!    
                         
Members who attended the Morning Mix & Mingle hosted by Lisa Hall, Mattie Harberson, and their staff, enjoyed networking, a lovely buffet of breakfast goodies, and door prizes in the beautiful facility located at 3959 S. Nova Rd. Suite 3, Port Orange. Thank you so much for your generous hospitality.

 

Annual Food Drive! 

   

While doing your holiday shopping, please remember to pick up your non-perishable food items for the food drive! 

 

All items collected will be donated to the Port Orange Halifax Urban Ministries located at Grace Episcopal Church. Please bring your donations to the Port Orange South Daytona Chamber, 3431 Ridgewood Avenue, Port Orange, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4:30 pm. 

For information, please contact Robin (386)761-1601 or rhenning@pschamber.com

 

Please don't forget our furry friends this holiday season!  You can also drop off your pet food donations at the same location and we will be happy to pass them along to Sophie's Circle. 

 

Thank you so much for your kindness!  

 

Ribbon Cutting

Wednesday, December 7

 

9 a.m.

 

Ridgewood Texaco

2323 So. Ridgewood Ave.

South Daytona

  

 

You're Invited to Halifax Landing Condominiums

for the Port Orange South Daytona Chamber of Commerce

Holiday Business After Hours

 

Thursday December 8th, 2011

5:00 PM -7:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 2801 S. Ridgewood Avenue, 

South Daytona, Florida 32119



Hors d'oeuvres and  Libations

Networking, Music,  Model Presentations,

Holiday Cheer and Door Prizes!

 

Members $5 Future Members $10

Please RSVP: 386.761.1601 or info@pschamber.com

 
Ribbon Cutting
Friday, December 9
 
4 p.m.
 
Country Inn & Suites Port Orange
5802 Journey's End Way 
Port Orange

 

*Member Announcements*

 

 

Check out our new Facebook Fan Page on and *LIKE* us!  www.facebook.com/portorangesouthdaytonacha
mber
 
EPA Brownfields - December 6, 10 a.m.,  at the Piggotte Center, South Daytona.  What are brownfields and how can the sites be safely reused? A representative from Concurrent Technologies Corporation will discuss the City's brownfields activities, including how to safely reuse properties with potential environmental contamination.
 
Family Days Movie Night presents "The Smurfs"  Friday, December 9th at 6:30pm at the Parker Ampitheater, Port Orange City Center. 
 
Deb Cheslow Consulting is pleased to announce the appointment of long time Port Orange resident Barry Ward, formerly with Owens Cleaning in South Daytona, as National Sales Director of the company's U.S. operations.  Barry also worked as a real estate broker for over 10 years. 
 
 
"Making Connections"