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Membership Appreciation Month
Celebrating the Members Who Make Bay County Thrive
What It’s All About
September is Membership Appreciation Month at the Bay County Chamber of Commerce—a month dedicated to celebrating the businesses, organizations and people who make Bay County thrive.
Our members create jobs, invest in our community, support local causes, develop our workforce, mentor future leaders and help shape the future of Bay County. Throughout September, we're putting the spotlight where it belongs: on you.
Membership Appreciation Month brings together recognition, networking, professional connections, special events and opportunities to engage with your Chamber. It's also a great time to explore the resources available through your membership and make sure you're taking full advantage of everything the Chamber has to offer.
Thank you for your investment, your involvement and your continued commitment to Building a Better Bay, together.
Event Lineup
First Friday: Membership Appreciation Kickoff
Friday, September 4
Start the month with good vibes, great connections, and a few surprises.
Member Appreciation Awards Luncheon
Tuesday, September 17 | Holley Academic Center, FSU PC
Celebrate the individuals and businesses making big waves in Bay County. Seating is limited — reserve early!
Sporting Clay Tournament & Gun Raffle
Friday, September 25
Our annual tournament brings the fun (and the friendly competition) with an exclusive prize giveaway.
Award Categories 
The Member Appreciation Awards recognize Chamber members whose leadership, service, innovation and commitment are making a meaningful difference in Bay County.
Members are encouraged to help us recognize the businesses, organizations and individuals doing exceptional work throughout our community.
- Outstanding Business of the Year
- Outstanding Community Organization of the Year
- Outstanding Small Business of the Year
- Outstanding Minority Owned Business of the Year
- Outstanding Businessman of the Year
- Outstanding Businesswoman of the Year
- Outstanding Veteran Owned Business of the Year
- Outstanding Young Professional of the Year
- Outstanding Ambassador of the Year
- Outstanding Military Affairs Committee Member of the Year
Help Us Celebrate!
Whether you're attending, sponsoring, or cheering us on from afar, we can’t wait to celebrate YOU. Ways you can participate throughout September include:
- Attend a Membership Appreciation Month event.
- Nominate an outstanding business, organization or community leader.
- Connect with fellow members at First Friday and other Chamber programs.
- Update your Member Info Hub profile and directory listing.
- Promote your business through member news, events, jobs and available advertising opportunities.
- Follow and engage with the Chamber on social media as we spotlight our members throughout the month.
Questions? Contact Lisa Moore at Lisa@baychamberfl.com for more info.