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Military Affairs Committee
Connecting Bay County's Business & Military Communities
Bay County's military installations, service members and families are an integral part of our community—and the relationship between our military and business communities is one of Bay County's greatest strengths.
The Military Affairs Committee (MAC) of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce works to strengthen that relationship by creating meaningful connections between Chamber members and military leaders, supporting service members and their families, and fostering a greater understanding of the important role the military plays throughout Bay County.
A Community Connected to Those Who Serve
Bay County is proud to be home to a significant military presence, including Tyndall Air Force Base, Naval Support Activity Panama City and U.S. Coast Guard Station Panama City.
But being a military community means more than having installations within our borders.
It means welcoming the men and women who serve here. It means supporting military families who become our neighbors, customers, employees and friends. And it means building lasting relationships between military leaders and the businesses and organizations that call Bay County home.
That's where MAC comes in.
What MAC Does
Why Get Involved?
Strengthen the Relationship That Strengthens Bay County
MAC gives Chamber members a unique opportunity to better understand one of the most important communities within Bay County while building relationships that extend beyond a traditional networking program.
Build Meaningful Connections
Develop relationships with military leaders, fellow Chamber members and community partners who share a commitment to supporting Bay County's military community.
Better Understand Our Military Community
Gain firsthand insight into the installations, missions and people that make Bay County an important military community.
Welcome Those Who Serve
Help ensure military members and their families arriving in Bay County experience a community that values their service and welcomes their involvement.
Represent the Business Community
Help demonstrate that Bay County businesses recognize the importance of our military neighbors and are committed to maintaining a strong military-community relationship.
Support Bay County
Strong relationships between our military and civilian communities contribute to a stronger, more connected Bay County.
MAC & the Bay Defense Alliance
Bay County's support for the military takes many forms, and the Military Affairs Committee and Bay Defense Alliance serve complementary—but distinct—roles.
MAC focuses on relationships. It connects the business and military communities through engagement, education, programs and opportunities to support service members and their families.
The Bay Defense Alliance (BDA) focuses on the long-term strategic interests of Bay County's military installations and missions, working with community, state and defense partners to support their stability, growth and continued presence in the region.
Together with other community partners, these efforts help ensure Bay County remains both a community that supports its military and a community the military is proud to call home.
Who Should Join MAC?
MAC is a strong fit for Chamber members who want to become more involved with Bay County's military community and develop a better understanding of the people and missions serving here.
You don't need a military background to participate.
You simply need an interest in building relationships, supporting those who serve and helping strengthen the connection between Bay County's military and civilian communities.
Ready to Get Involved?
Whether you're a longtime supporter of Bay County's military community or you're looking for an opportunity to learn more and become involved, the Military Affairs Committee provides a meaningful way to connect and serve.
Building a Better Bay.
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