Hurricane Nicole: Wednesday Evening (11-9-22) Update
Nicole is officially a hurricane and is expected to make landfall in South Florida overnight. The worst impacts from Hurricane Nicole are expected to occur in Flagler County early Thursday….
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2022 General Election Results (unofficial)
The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber is pleased to present our 2022 General Election Results Report. The election results are unofficial, but the Chamber is calling all races in favor of….
Workers’ Comp Rates to Decline 8.4% in 2023
Yesterday, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation approved a statewide average workers’ compensation rate decrease of 8.4 percent. The rate decrease takes effect for new and renewal workers’ compensation insurance….
Tropical Storm Nicole, Tues, Nov 8 Briefing
Flagler County Businesses: The Chamber participated in the Flagler County Emergency Operations Center briefing this morning. Here’s the latest on what to expect: We continue to encourage you to visit the….
Chamber backs half-cent tax renewal for schools
The Palm Coast Observer recently published the Chamber’s Letter to the Editor regarding our support for the renewal of the Half-Cent Sales Tax for Flagler Schools. Read the letter below:….
Flagler Real Estate Report: Sales Down, Prices Up
Here’s how Flagler County Real Estate is reacting in the face of national recession news. Prices are up, but sales are down. Below is the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of….
EVOLVE Magazine: Is Clean Energy Good for Business?
The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce closely monitors and analyzes local metrics to make ensure our community is prepared for the future. Consider that by 2030, Flagler County may….
Flagler County, Palm Coast Outshine Region on Park Space
It’s either what draws people here or what existing residents LOVE about our area: the massive amounts of open space and parks we have in Flagler County, Florida. When you….
EVOLVE Magazine: Community Service Is Good Business
EVOLVE Magazine recently hit mailboxes and the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce and our Junior Chamber of Commerce was featured in the October 2022 edition of “Community Service Is….
2022 General Election: City of Palm Coast, District 2 Candidate Comparison
The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce proudly offers the following side-by-side comparison of the candidates running for Palm Coast City Council (District 2) during the November 2022 General Election….
2022 General Election: City of Palm Coast, District 4 Candidate Comparison
The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce proudly offers the following side-by-side comparison of the candidates running for Palm Coast City Council (District 4) during the November 2022 General Election….
Chamber Jobs Analysis Featured on WNZF
The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce has analyzed the latest jobs report for Flagler County. WNZF NewsRadio (94.9 FM) featured Chamber President & CEO Greg Blose on their Morning….
NextUp: Flagler Hosts Inaugural Meeting
NextUp: Flagler, an initiative of the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber, hosted its inaugural meeting on Thursday, October 20th at Florida Power & Light’s offices on SR-100. Designed for emerging business….
THIS WEEKEND: Community Fall Festival
It’s back, the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Community Fall Festival begins Friday, October 21, 2022 at 4 p.m. The Festival will conclude on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at….
Flagler County’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 3%
Flagler Year-Over-Year: 2,595 More Jobs; 2,148 More People in the Labor Force Flagler County’s unemployment rate declined to 3%, according to the September 2022 data release from the Florida Department….
2022 ELECTION: Political Forum Audio from WNZF
The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce thanks Flagler Broadcasting/WNZF NewsRadio 94.9 FM and the Palm Coast Observer for inviting the Chamber to participate in last night’s (10-12-22) Free-For-All Political….
Capstone Planning Grand Opening Draws Big Crowd
The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber participated in the Grand Opening of Capstone Planning, an independent financial services firm, on Friday, October 7, 2022. Thank you to the many attendees who….
You’re Invited: Grand Opening/Networking at Capstone Planning Friday (10-7-22) During Lunch
With increasing concern about Flagler County’s lack of commercial construction, the Chamber is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of Capstone Planning’s new multimillion-dollar Palm Coast Town Center office. Capstone….
Emergency Bridge Loan Program Available to Flagler County Businesses
Florida Small Business Bridge Loan Program makes a total of $50 million available to businesses in eligible counties – $10 million which is dedicated to agriculture producers impacted by Hurricane Ian…..
Chamber CEO Roundtable Hosts Exclusive Candidates & Cocktails Event on 10-12-22
The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber’s CEO Roundtable is hosting a special Candidates & Cocktails event, just prior to the Free-For-All candidate forum on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at the Palm….
Managing Health Insurance Costs
Benefits as a Recruiting Tool Free up cash flow by managing your health insurance premiums. In the foreseeable future costs of everything will rise. One of those costs is the health….
Flagler Humane Society Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Sunday evening, October 2, 2022, the Flagler Humane Society and supporters gathered to celebrate the organization’s 40th anniversary. The Chamber attended the event, and enjoyed hearing from State Representative Paul….
Creekside Festival MOVED to Florida Agriculture Museum
Hurricane Ian might’ve tried to stop one of Flagler County‘s biggest charity events of the year but will not stop the 17th Annual Creekside Music & Arts Festival scheduled for October….
Hurricane Ian: Friday PM (9-30-22) Update
Judging from the amount of traffic around town, and from the FPL power restoration numbers, life is slowly returning back to normal in Palm Coast. Much of the flood waters….
POSTPONED: Fun Coast Down Syndrome Buddy Walk (Sat, 10-1-22)
Due to impacts caused by Hurricane Ian, the Fun Coast Down Syndrome Association Buddy Walk at Palm Coast’s Central Park, scheduled for Saturday, October 1st, has been postponed. Please visit….
TAKE THIS SURVEY: Was Your Business Damaged During Hurricane Ian?
After a major storm, the Chamber works with our local government partners to assess damage to local businesses. Please take this short survey and let us know if your business….
Hurricane Ian: Friday Morning (9-30-22) Update
As power restoration and roadway cleanup continues, local emergency management officials continue to ask Flagler County residents to limit roadway travel, so that power crews and other official agencies can….
Spectrum Offers FREE WIFI
What’s worse than losing power? Losing your connection to the Internet. Enter Spectrum, which is providing FREE CONNECTION to all WiFi Access Points in Flagler County. Click the map below….
Hurricane Ian: Thursday (9-29) Evening Briefing
This evening (9-29-22), Flagler County emergency management officials conducted a Hurricane Ian briefing. Hurricane Ian is finally offshore, but continues to batter the coast with rain and heavy surf, as….
Hurricane Ian: Thursday (9-29) Morning Briefing: This is the Worst of it
The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce attended the Flagler County Emergency Management Department’s Thursday, September 29, 2022, Hurricane Ian morning briefing. Below are the latest developments, but it’s clear….
Wed, 9-28 Hurricane Ian Evening Briefing
The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber attended the Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 8:30 p.m. Hurricane Ian briefing from Flagler County Emergency Management. The two biggest Hurricane Ian developments for Flagler County….
EVACUATION ORDERS ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF FLAGLER, EFFECTIVE 1p, WED, 9-28
Flagler County Emergency Management officials held a meeting this morning at 8:30 a.m., which the Chamber participated in. The following evacuation orders were issued in response to Hurricane Ian. We….
POTENTIAL EVACUATION: Read the Latest (6p on 9-27-22)
Below is the latest from the Flagler County Emergency Management Department (as of 6p on Tuesday, September 27, 2022) regarding potential evacuations in Flagler County on Wednesday, September 28, 2022…..
OFFICIAL HURRICANE IAN INFORMATION
The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber strongly recommends residents and business owners use ONLY the official information distributed by Flagler County’s Emergency Management Department, the Palm Coast Observer or Flagler Broadcasting…..
Flagler Schools Closed Wed-Fri Due to Hurricane Ian
Flagler County families with students in the school system received a call from Superintendent Cathy Mittelstadt today, which stated Flagler Schools will be closed from Wednesday, September 28 to Friday,….
Junior Chamber Meets with State Attorney R.J. Larizza
State Attorney R.J. Larizza (7th Judicial Circuit) visited with the Junior Chamber of Commerce at Flagler Palm Coast High School (FPC) on Monday, September 26, 2022. Junior Chamber attendees got….
Flagler on Watch for Possible Hurricane Next Week
This morning, Friday, September 23, 2022, the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce attended a briefing with local emergency management officials regarding the potential of a tropical storm/hurricane impacting Flagler….
RECAP/PICS: Superintendent Lunch & Tour of FPC
Members of the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce recently visited Flagler Palm Coast High School (FPC) for an exclusive tour of career academies and lunch with Superintendent Cathy Mittelstadt…..
Chamber Supports 1/2 Cent for Flagler Schools
At the Wednesday, September 21, 2022, Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, the Chamber Board voted unanimously to support the 1/2 Cent Sales Tax Renewal for Flagler Schools….
Florida Consumer Sentiment Up After Record Lows
After bottoming out at a 10-year low in May 2022, Consumer Sentiment in Florida has rebounded slightly, according to August 2022 data from the University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic….
Chamber Chair Garry Lubi Reappointed by Gov to Daytona State Board
Earlier this month, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kelly Kwiatek and the reappointment of Garry Lubi and Randall Howard to the Daytona State College (DSC) District Board of….
Got Antiques? “American Pickers” Coming to Florida
The American Pickers are excited to return to Florida! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in December 2022. AMERICAN PICKERS is….
Flagler County Unemployment Remains Flat
Growing Labor Force and Employment Stabilize Local Job Market Flagler County’s unemployment rate remained flat at 3.2%, according to the August 2022 data release from the Florida Department of Economic….
FULL: Chamber Lunch w/ Superintendent Mittelstadt Set for 9/22
The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce is excited to host a capacity crowd for a members-only unique business event featuring a tour of Flagler Palm Coast High School (FPC)….
BOCC Supports SMA Healthcare Proposal for More Mental Health Services in Flagler
At the Wednesday, September 7, 2022, Flagler County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, Chamber partner SMA Healthcare made a presentation to expand mental and behavioral health services via a….
Palm Coast Splash Pad Update, Repair Preferred?
At the Tuesday, September 6, 2022, Palm Coast City Council Meeting, Carl Cote, Palm Coast’s Director of Engineering and Stormwater, shared the latest update on the Palm Coast Splash Pad…..
Jeff Douglas Analyzes Flagler County Real Estate
The Chamber recently hosted the 2022 Flagler County Housing Forum in August 2022 to convene real estate industry professionals and to hear the latest data and trends for our region…..
Cornelia Downing Manfre, CCIM, Analyzes Flagler County Commercial Real Estate Market
The Chamber hosted the 2022 Flagler County Housing Forum in August 2022. The luncheon was designed to convene local real estate professionals to provide the latest analysis of Flagler County’s….
Daytona State College Recognized for Excellence in Florida for K-6 Teacher Preparation
Daytona State College has been ranked 12th in the state in educator preparedness for students intending to become kindergarten through sixth grade teachers in Florida, according to FTCEtest.org. The organization provides….
Experience Membership at Grand Haven Golf Club, Join Us September 12th at our Open House
As a Chamber member, you are invited to experience life at Grand Haven Golf Club! Enjoy golf, dining, and an exclusive day-of offer to join! The day will feature: RSVPs….