PCF Chamber Leader Featured on Spectrum News’ “In Focus w/ Allison Walker”
Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Greg Blose was featured on Spectrum News’ “In Focus with Allison Walker.” The topic of conversation on this television news program…
1,000+ Visit Palm Coast Holiday Market
In partnership with the City of Palm Coast, the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber and Palm Coast Rotary hosted the first-ever Palm Coast Holiday Market event on Saturday. The family and…
Matanzas H.S. Students, VyStar Present at Junior Chamber’s 3rd Financial Literacy Workshop
A great crowd of students and parents showed up in late-November 2023 for the Junior Chamber’s third-of-six financial literacy workshops. Brett Winney, Vice President at VyStar Bank, included Matanzas High…
12/2: Palm Coast Holiday Market @ Central Park (Updated w/ Map)
Thanks to a special partnership with the City of Palm Coast, the Chamber is pleased to announce the 2023 City of Palm Coast Holiday Market! This one-night-only event will occur…
WNZF Highlights Palm Coast Holiday Market
Happening from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, December 2nd at Palm Coast’s Central Park, the Palm Coast Holiday Market will feature over 30 local vendors for residents to shop from after…
12/14: Business After Hours @ Easterseals #MIP
On Thursday, December 14, 2023, the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber will host Business After Hours at Easterseals Northeast Florida’s new #MIP, Me, In Progress program office on U.S. 1 in…
Florida-Only Business Rent Tax Declines on Dec. 1, Saving $217m for FL Businesses
The sales tax rate levied on Florida businesses renting or leasing commercial property, also known as the business rent tax (BRT), is set to be reduced from 5.5 to 4.5…
Superintendent Moore Tours Schools w/ Local Business Leaders
In November 2023, Flagler Schools Superintendent LaShakia Moore met with local business leaders and joined them on a tour of Matanzas High School, Indian Trails Middle School and Belle Terre…
Palm Coast Observer Publishes Junior Chamber Student’s Article
The Palm Coast Observer recently published a news story from one of our Junior Chamber students, Valentina Mondragon. At one of the Junior Chamber’s Online Student Leadership Council meetings, Valentina…
Sheriff Staly Meets with Junior Chamber Students
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly met with two Junior Chamber of Commerce students in November 2023 to discuss issues of concern/interest. The students, Jasmine Coache and Valentina Mondragon, shared the…
Flagler Unemployment Down After 5-Month Increase
Flagler County’s unemployment rate declined for the first time in five months to 3.9%, according to the October 2023 data release from Florida Commerce. Flagler’s unemployment rate reached 4% in…
Career Exploration Fair @ BTMS Featured in Observer
The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber and our 501(c)3 Junior Chamber recently hosted a Career Exploration Fair at Buddy Taylor Middle School on November 15, 2023. The Palm Coast Observer sent…
Flagler County Real Estate Market Remains Stable
September 2023 Data Shows Real Estate Sales, Prices Flat in 2023 An analysis of local real estate data by the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce shows Flagler County’s real…
30+ Chamber Members Host Career Exploration Fair at BTMS
The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber and Junior Chamber of Commerce hosted a Career Exploration Fair at Buddy Taylor Middle School (BTMS) on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. During this half-day event,…
11/15: Junior Chamber Career Exploration Fair @ BTMS, Presented by UF Health, Palm Coast Observer
The Junior Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Buddy Taylor Middle School to help over 400 Flagler County 8th graders explore future career opportunities. Exhibitors, please see the map below.…
Sunday, 11/19: Family Fun Day!!!
You are invited to Family Fun Day on Sunday afternoon, November 19th. Our partners at the Flagler Home Builders Association, along with Douglas Property & Development, are hosting this family-friendly…
Creating Credit: Local Banking Experts Help Students Prepare for Future
The Junior Chamber of Commerce hosted it’s second financial literacy workshop with the support of Vallery Skoglund (Intracoastal Bank) and Vincent Amore (Trustco Bank). Vallery and Vinny presented “Creating Credit,”…
Chamber Members Provide Career Advice to Hundreds of BTMS Students
In partnership with the Junior Chamber of Commerce and Buddy Taylor Middle School, two Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber members joined Chamber President & CEO Greg Blose to provide inspiration and…
Palm Coast Turtle Trail Extends to Intracoastal Bank
In early November 2023, the Palm Coast Arts Foundation welcomed the newest turtle to Palm Coast’s Turtle Trail: Renny. Painted in a theme consistent with famous French painter Pierre Auguste…
“Political Day” Features Mayor, Supervisor of Elections and Commissioner Dance
L.E.A.D. Flagler Class #1 met for their third installment of the Chamber’s leadership program, “Political Day.” Flagler County Supervisor of Elections Kaiti Lenhart welcomed Class #1 with any overview of…
11/9: Flagler Forward Tour, Superintendent Meet & Greet
Join the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce as we host a special two-part event with newly appointed Flagler Schools Superintendent LaShakia Moore. This special event is designed to connect…
10/30: Ribbon Cutting @ E.W. Lawson & Son Funeral Home
The Chamber’s newest members, E.W. Lawson & Son Funeral Home, is inviting you to join them for their Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting on Monday, October 31, 2023, from…
LISTEN: WNZF NewsRadio Features Chamber Jobs Analysis
WNZF NewsRadio featured the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber’s September 2023 jobs analysis. Listen to the audio below:
Speaker Renner Outlines 2024 Legislative Priorities @ Sold Out Event
Florida House Speaker Paul Renner spoke to constituents, government officials, community and business leaders today at the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber’s 2024 Legislative Session Preview, presented by AdventHealth. Speaker Renner…
Flagler County’s Unemployment Reaches 4%
Highest Local Unemployment Rate Since November 2021 Flagler County’s unemployment rate increased for the sixth consecutive month to 4%, according to the September 2023 data release from Florida Commerce, up…
Junior Chamber Financial Literacy Workshops Featured on WNZF NewsRadio
The Junior Chamber of Commerce was recently featured on WNZF NewsRadio for its Financial Literacy Workshop Series. In partnership with Intracoastal Bank and TrustCo Bank, the Junior Chamber hosted the…
Chelsea Barney Herbert Named Charitable Woman of the Year
Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce Treasurer/Board Member Chelsea Barney Herbert (4Cs Trucking & Excavation) was honored today as 2023’s Most Charitable Woman of the Year by the Daytona Beach…
Chamber Supports SBDC’s Return to Palm Coast
The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce today supported the return of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to the City of Palm Coast. SBDC provides access to no-cost consulting,…
EVOLVE Magazine Features Travel Expert, Chamber Member Karolina Guilcapi
Travel expert and Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce member Karolina Guilcapi (Sated Ventures) was recently featured in EVOLVE Magazine‘s article: “Powered By Personalization, Niche Tourism is Thriving.” An excerpt…
10/25: 2024 Legislative Session Preview w/ Speaker Paul Renner (Presented by AdventHealth)
***ALERT: THIS EVENT IS APPROACHING SELLOUT. SECURE YOUR TICKETS ASAP*** Florida House Speaker Paul Renner is confirmed to provide his 2024 Florida Legislative Session Preview to the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional…
HYPE TRAIN: Is Flagler County, Palm Coast Over-Building? No.
The latest hot political talking point is Flagler County/Palm Coast is “over-building,” and that this “over-building” must be reigned in. The slippery slope continues from there. These new homes and…
Future of Palm Coast: Joint City Council-Planning Board Kickoff Comprehensive Plan Revisions
The City of Palm Coast today officially kicked off its Comprehensive Plan review/re-write with a joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Board. A Comprehensive Plan is a community-wide…
Flagler County Real Estate Takes a Breath in 2023
August 2023 Data Shows Real Estate Sales, Prices Flat in 2023 An analysis of local real estate data by the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce shows Flagler County’s real…
L.E.A.D Flagler Class #1 Experiences Best of Flagler Schools
The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce’s L.E.A.D. Flagler Class #1 toured Bunnell Elementary, Buddy Taylor Middle School and Flagler-Palm Coast High School as a part of “Education Day.” The…
10/26: Maximize Your Marketing w/ A.I.
Discover how AI-driven algorithms, data analytics, and automation can unlock unparalleled efficiency, precision, and personalization in your marketing strategies. Whether you’re a seasoned marketer or just beginning your marketing journey,…
10/12/23: Ribbon Cutting: From the Heart, New to You Thrift Store
Join the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber as we welcome Bunnell’s newest company, From the Heart, New to You Thrift Store. This networking/social event will occur from 4-5p on Thursday, October…
Chamber’s Hispanic Business Alliance Receives Heritage Month Proclamation
In recognition of the invaluable contributions and cultural richness of the Hispanic and Latino community, Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin officially proclaimed September 15th to October 15th as Hispanic Heritage…
AUDIO: WNZF NewsRadio Highlights Chamber Jobs Analysis
Flagler County unemployment is at a 20-month high at 3.9%. WNZF NewsRadio interviewed Chamber President & CEO Greg Blose regarding the latest Flagler County jobs report: Click here to read…
Junior Chamber Hosts 1st Financial Literacy Workshop
Dozens Attend First-of-Six Planned Workshops Designed to Strengthen Student Skills The Junior Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)3 non-profit charity arm of the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber, hosted the first-of-six financial…
October 10: Hispanic Business Alliance “Conversemos”
Join the Hispanic Business Alliance as we host our monthly “Conversemos” networking event featuring our special guest speaker Erica Rivera (National Care Foundation) and delicious latin food available for purchase…
Flagler Unemployment Rate @ 20-Month High
Flagler County’s unemployment rate increased for the fifth consecutive month to 3.9%, according to the August 2023 data release from Florida Commerce, up from 3.7% in July 2023. “Flagler County’s…
VIDEOS: Business Connections Expo
Videos from the Business Connections Expo are now available. View the videos below from the Friday, September 15, 2023, event at Daytona State College, which featured over 35 local companies…
UF Health Completes Merger with Flagler Health+
The below is the news release and video from UF Health regarding the merger with Flagler Health+. Looking to improve the health of the St. Johns region by combining innovative…
9/26: Business After Hours @ Redefined Foods
On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber will host our tastiest Business After Hours, yet! Join us for networking, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments at Redefined Food Co.…
L.E.A.D. Flagler Class Holds Inaugural Meeting – Healthcare Day
12 Flagler County business leaders were selected to the the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber’s L.E.A.D. Flagler Class #1, a yearlong program designed to expose participants to the inner-workings of their…
2023 Business Connections Expo (w/ Maps)
*Updated 9/14/23 Designed by businesses, for businesses. Join us on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Daytona State College – Palm Coast Campus, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for the…
9/28: Small Business Lunch Seminar: Unlocking Growth
If your small business is facing challenges, this is the workshop for you. Unlocking Growth: Strategies to Overcome Small Business Challenges with Solutions features two accomplished presenters: Dr. Maria Dowling…
Invitation: New Season Ribbon Cutting on 9/19
New Season Treatment Center is hosting a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Stop by for the ribbon cutting at 12…
DISCONNECTED: Analysis Shows Palm Coast Has Poor Cell Service
The Palm Coast City Council this morning (9-12-23) heard the results of an analysis about the city’s cell phone coverage. The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber has consistently fought to improve…