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…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Why Do People Move to – and Leave – Florida?
DISCLAIMER: The below article was originally published on the Florida Association of Realtors website. The article includes exceptional research and provides insight into why people are moving to Florida…and by…
WNZF NewsRadio Highlights Chamber Unemployment Analysis
Flagler County’s unemployment rate is back below 3% in April 2023. WNZF NewsRadio interviewed Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Greg Blose for insight on the latest…
Partnership: Chamber, Flagler County Attend First JAX USA Economic Development Meeting Together
Earlier this year, Flagler County Government announced a new economic development partnership with the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce. Flagler County invited the Chamber to participate in the JAX…
Flagler County’s Unemployment Drops to 2.9%
Latest Local Jobs Data Shows Strong Local Economy Flagler County’s unemployment rate dropped to 2.9%, according to the April 2023 data release from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, down…
Flagler County Home Prices Stabilize in March 2023
March 2023 Shows Home Price Increases Subsiding, But What’s Next? An analysis of local real estate data by the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce shows Flagler County’s real estate…
Speaker Renner, Senator Hutson Help Set Palm Coast on Path to Success
The dust is settling from the 2023 Legislative Session, and what’s clear is how well Speaker Paul Renner and Senator Travis Hutson supported their legislative district, including here in Palm…
June 13: Hispanic Business Alliance Hosts Conversemos #2
After a successful first “Conversemos” event, the Hispanic Business Alliance is prepared to host our follow up meeting at Daytona State College on June 13th. RSVP now, below. During our…
Chamber Member Elected Into The Solar Hall of Fame
Solar-Fit founder and CEO Bill Gallagher was inducted this week into the Florida Solar Energy Industries Association Solar Hall of Fame at the recent FlaSEIA Solar Summit in Sarasota, Florida. Bill…
Chamber’s Hispanic Business Alliance Hosts First “Conversemos”
Daytona State College graciously hosted the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber’s Hispanic Business Alliance on Tuesday, May 9th for the first edition of “Conversemos.” Designed to obtain feedback regarding the future…
May 25: “The Science of Selling”
John Walsh, Publisher, Palm Coast Observer, has a successful and extensive track record of selling. In this seminar, John shares his methods, process and other tips to help you increase…
May 24: Business After Hours at Grand Haven
On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber will host Business After Hours at Grand Haven Golf Club from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and your…
Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home Celebrates Expansion
On Friday, May 5, 2023, Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home celebrated the expansion of their Flagler County operation with the Grand Opening of the Flagler Memorial Gardens. Located on Old Kings…
Thursday Night: Palm Coast Songwriters Festival FREE Kickoff Show
Join us on May 4th for our FREE KICKOFF SHOW at The Daytona State College Palm Coast Amphitheater at 545 Colbert Lane, Palm Coast, FL 32137. 35+ HIT songwriters with…
May 9th: Hispanic Business Alliance “Conversemos”
After hosting a very successful kickoff to our Hispanic Business Alliance in March 2023, the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce is following up with three separate feedback sessions. Called,…
Friday, May 5: Join Craig-Flagler Grand Opening, 3-6p
RSVP now to join the Chamber, business and community leaders as we celebrate the expansion of the Craig-Flagler Funeral Homes footprint in Flagler County. On Friday, May 5, from 3-6p,…