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…
10/25: 2024 Legislative Session Preview w/ Speaker Paul Renner (Presented by AdventHealth)
Florida House Speaker Paul Renner is confirmed to provide his 2024 Florida Legislative Session Preview to the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce at Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa…
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…
Two Chamber Members Join Forces to Create New Enterprise
Two Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce members are joining forces to create a new company! Dr. Maria Dowling and Kelly Navarro issued the below press release earlier today regarding…
Chamber Applauds Lashakia Moore Selection as Superintendent
The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce applauds the Flagler School Board for their selection of LaShakia Moore as Superintendent of Schools. Chamber leaders have twice met in-person with Superintendent…
Hurricane Idalia Update: Wed, Aug 30th – Flagler Impacts Limited
Flagler County is in “good shape” after Hurricane Idalia made landfall as a Category 4 major hurricane near Florida’s big bend on the west coast early this morning (8-30-23). The…
Monday Evening (8/28) Idalia Chamber Briefing
As we may all know by now, Tropical Storm Idalia is rapidly gaining strength and is expected to escalate into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane as it approaches Florida’s west coast.…
Local Housing Nearly $100k Higher Than 3 Years Ago
July 2023 Data Shows Home Sales Prices Approx. $100,000 Higher Than 3 Years Ago An analysis of local real estate data by the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce shows…
The Changing Face of Flagler County
No matter where you drive locally in late 2023, it’s indisputable: Flagler County is changing. With so many highly visible construction projects occurring in similar time frames, residents and business…
Flagler County Unemployment Rate Ticks up to 3.7% – Here’s Why
Flagler County’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.7%, according to the July 2023 data release from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, up from 3.6% in June 2023. “Flagler…
SCHOLARSHIP: Strengthen My Business Program
Thanks to the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber’s partnership with CareerSource Flagler-Volusia, we are pleased to offer Flagler County-based small businesses a scholarship program that will fund one-on-one business consulting. Spaces…
9/12/23: Conversemos @ Latino Market & Bakery
The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber’s Hispanic Business Alliance is proud to host our September 12, 2023, Conversemos networking event at Latino Market & Bakery in Palm Coast! Join us for…
8/24: Human Resources, Reporting Small Biz Seminar
Human Resources helps companies prepare for the worst; and the importance of reporting and accuracy cannot be understated. Join Larissa Warcup (ADP) as she shares the latest information on Human…
Public/Private: Chamber Board Member Recognized at BOCC Meeting
Flagler Executive Airport recently received funding as the “Project of the Year” in Florida aviation by the Florida Department of Transportation. An overview of the hard-earned award was presented to…
Thurs, Aug 10: Grand Opening @ The Dragon Institute
Join the Chamber as we celebrate the Grand Opening of The Dragon Institute (Wing Chun Kung Fu School) on Thursday, August 10, from 330-430p. The ribbon cutting will happen at…
20 Years Later: P.C. City Councilperson, Gold Star Parent Cathy Heighter Reflects on Son’s Sacrifice
Cathy Heighter is a Chamber member (Remembering Heroes), Palm Coast City Council Person and Gold Star Mother. Cathy was recently featured in a Newsday newspaper and TV news report as…
Can You Hear Me Now? Palm Coast Takes Steps to Improve Cell Reception
For over a year, the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber has been communicating the importance of improved cell phone reception in conversations with Palm Coast city leaders. The Palm Coast City…
Chamber’s Job Analysis Highlighted on WNZF NewsRadio
Flagler County’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.6% despite significant month-over-month job growth. WNZF NewsRadio featured the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber’s economic analysis; listen below:
Flagler Unemployment at 3.6% Amid Strong Hiring
Flagler Eclipses 51,000 Employed Residents w/ Strong Hiring Flagler County’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.6%, according to the June 2023 data release from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity,…
Help “Stuff the Bus” to Help Local Students
The Flagler Education Foundation is asking for Flagler County’s help to make sure all students have access to needed school supplies for the upcoming 2023-2024 Flagler County school year. The…
Palm Coast City Council Rolls Back Taxes, Altered FPL Franchise Fee Advances (1st Vote)
Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin proposed to reduce the City of Palm Coast taxes to the rollback rate (4.257 mills), a motion seconded by Councilperson Teresa Carli-Pontieri. The discussion that…
Junior Chamber Previews ’23/’24 Student Engagement Plan, Issues Annual Report
President Bryan Soudrain presented the Junior Chamber’s Annual Report (below) and shared the 501(c)3’s plan to engage students in the upcoming 2023-2024 School Year. At an Annual Partner lunch at…
Flagler 2050: BOCC and Planning Board Discuss Future
What should Flagler County look like in 2050? That question, and other important subjects, will be posed to residents in the coming months. On Monday, July 17, 2023, the Flagler…
Tues, July 25: Business Before Hours
Join the Chamber for “Christmas in July” as we host Business Before Hours on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. at Halifax Health Hospice’s Resale Store!…
July 27 Seminar: “Tracking Your Money”
Join the Chamber for this FREE grant-funded seminar designed to help small business owners better track their money. Rachel Velez, President at Preferred Bookkeeping & Tax Services, will share her…
Flagler Gov’t Leaders Convene in Flagler Beach
Representatives from each of local government in Flagler County convened this evening (6-21-23) at Flagler Beach City Hall to discuss a variety of issues. The meeting, held at the request…
GRAND OPENING: Salus Medical Training
You’re cordially invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Salus Medical Training, LLC on July 13th from 4pm-7pm. Join us for an evening of celebration, networking, and learning. Appetizers and light refreshments…
Flagler’s Unemployment at 3.3% in May 2023
Local Economy Remains Strong as Summer Hiring Season Begins Flagler County’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.3%, according to the May 2023 data release from the Florida Department of Economic…
UPDATE: Grow Flagler Entrepreneur Conference
This FREE, GRANT-FUNDED CONFERENCE is designed to educate and connect Flagler County entrepreneurs with resources and information from our partners that could help strengthen and grow your business! Lunch and…
Sat, June 17: Pedego E-Bike Seminar
You’ve seen them all over Flagler County: E-bikes (or Electric Bikes). What’s the deal? How do they work? Is it cheating? Is it dangerous? Can they get wet? Is it…
June 22 “Zoom” Panel: A Complete Business Checkup
Join the PCF Chamber’s Small Business Council as they host a Zoom panel discussion that features five local experts who will highlight key areas of your business that you must…
Secure Your Brick at the New AdventHealth Hospital on PC Pkwy
The AdventHealth Palm Coast Foundation has announced “Pavers for the Parkway.” Pavers will be placed in the Brick Garden, located at the front entry of AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway. These…
TICKETS: Chamber Annual Meeting and Board Installation Banquet
Senator Travis Hutson serves as our Keynote Speaker for the 2023 Chamber Annual Meeting and Board Installation Banquet. Secure your tickets below: (NOTE: Scroll for additional options. CEO RT and…
Flagler Democrat Voter Registration Falls Behind “NPA/Other” Voters
Flagler County Democrats have fewer registered voters than “No Party Affiliation/Other” voters, according to the latest voter registration analysis by the Palm Coast Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce. If you’ve…
Majority Rules: Chamber President Highlights Women Statistics @ PWFC Event
Did you know women are the majority of the population in Flagler County? Approximately 52% of our local population are women. Yet, women make up only 46.4% of the Flagler…
Community Turns Out for Belk Outlet Grand Opening
The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce and Chick-Fil-A Palm Coast helped celebrate the Belk Outlet Grand Opening in June 2023. The community showed up and early arrivers were greeted…
Sheriff Staly Hosts CEO Roundtable for Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Ops Center
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly hosted the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber’s CEO Roundtable in June 2023. In addition to providing his expert insight on what it takes to maintain Flagler…
Flagler County Real Estate Continues to Stabilize
April 2023 Data Shows Home Price Gains Likely Here to Stay An analysis of local real estate data by the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce shows Flagler County’s real…
June 8: Cosmic Garden Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Join us for a Cosmic Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at The Indigo Door on June 8th, beginning at 4pm! Palm Coast’s original “Gypsy Tribe” will celebrate the grand opening of Chamber…
June 3: Belk Outlet Grand Opening Celebration
Join the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber as we celebrate our newest corporate partners’ Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 10 a.m. sharp! Giveaways and Chick-Fil-A…
WNZF Highlights Chamber March 2023 Real Estate Market Analysis
Flagler County single-family home sales prices stabilized in March 2023, this according to the latest Chamber real estate market analysis. WNZF NewsRadio highlighted Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber President & CEO…
2023 Hurricane Season Begins
Local company reminds residents to prepare in case disaster strikes. The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season begins this week, June 1, and Bunnell-based hurricane shutter company, Smart Guard Shutters, urges Flagler County…
Pics: Biz After Hours Helps Connect Local Professionals
Grand Haven Golf Club hosted a fun and competitive Chamber Business After Hours event at their facility on Wednesday, June 24, 2023. Guests were greeted with a competition for Grand…
Packed House for Chamber Sales Seminar
Palm Coast Observer Publisher John Walsh shared his expert sales tips with a packed house at Daytona State College for the Chamber’s Small Business Council Sales Seminar. Hosted on Thursday,…