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2 THE CIRCUIT March/April 2009


The Cosmetic Vein & Laser Center Leads the Way to Healthier LegsNON-INVASIVE LASER TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF VARICOSE AND SPIDER VEINS RESTORE THE HEALTH, BEAUTY, AND VITALITY OF YOUR LEGS.

Don’t let unsightly and uncomfortable varicose and spider veins rob you

of your natural beauty. Dr. Kimberly Moskowitz is one of only 240 board–

certified vein specialists (Phlebologists) in the United States. As a leading

expert in the field and a member of the American College of Phlebology, she

has pioneered the safest and most up-to-date treatment options for varicose

and spider veins. Today, those options include state-of-the-art non-invasive

technologies that allow patients to return to most normal activities the same

day as treatment.

Left untreated, abnormal veins can lead to serious health risks like blood

clots, phlebitis (inflammation of the veins), cellulitis, and leg ulcers. Expert

treatment of varicose veins dramatically improves painful symptoms and

prevents complications. Dr. Moskowitz will perform a thorough ultrasound

examination of the legs to accurately assess the severity and extent of vein

disease. This diagnostic ultrasound is a necessary part of the initial consultation

as it allows the physician to determine the most appropriate treatment plan.

Dr. Moskowitz has been performing and training other physicians to

perform EVLT (Endovenous Laser Treatment) since its FDA approval in

2003. During this 45-minute, safe, outpatient procedure, an ultrasound is used

to guide placement of a thin laser fiber into the abnormal Saphenous vein in

the leg. Heat energy from the laser causes the abnormal vein to immediately

collapse and redirect blood flow to the normal healthy channels in the leg.

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Contrary to what many physicians are taught, spider veins can cause the

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veins are associated with underlying larger vein abnormalities, it is often

considered medically necessary to treat them. Sclerotherapy (tiny injections of

a solution that closes the veins), is the most effective and least painful treatment

for spider veins and blue veins under the skin surface called reticular veins. Skin

lasers are very effective for treating small veins on the face and chest; however,

for leg veins, they are less effective, more painful, and often lead to scarring and

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Kia: The Right Choice.. .Pushing Forward.

In spite of a worldwide economic setback , Kia Motors continues to push forward. We’ve watched as car manufacturers beg for bailouts, close dealerships and downsize positions at manufacturing plants. This has made buying a car an even bigger commitment than it once was. The purchase of a car has become about finding the most economical choice with a company you know is going to be around for years to come.

Kia is a company you can trust, even on a local level. Bil l Byrd Kia rates #1 in customer service out of Kia’s 630 dealers. We offer l ittle to no hassles with buying or servicing, and we don’t try to sell cus-tomers things they don’t want.

Kia is also keeping up with the Going Green trend. The Rio* made the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s “Greenest Ve-hicles of 2009” list. While many of us love the idea of leaving a little less of a carbon footprint, price can be a deterrent. Not so with the Rio. It has excellent gas milage, receiving up to 50 highway miles and 32 city miles on the standard. *Priced as low as $11,990

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A s the year moves forward toward the holidays, signaling that 2010 is right around the corner, I cannot help but refl ect upon our achievements in

2009. This has been a year of numerous defi ning moments for the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has been strengthening its strategic partnership with the Tourist Development Council all year, an aspiration that has resulted in our two organizations successfully co-producing the 2010 Vacation Planner for the fi rst time. We have taken an active role with the Bay County Economic Development Alliance, and stepped up our involvement with the Military Affairs Committee and Bay Defense Alliance. We are happy to again work with the Bay County Chamber on two more “First Fridays at the Beach” in 2010, and to actively support and strengthen relations with the Walton Area Chamber.

The time has come for all our organizations – both in Bay County and our neighboring counties – to come together and act as one region. In 1776 our founding fathers designed an emblem with a motto for our new nation: E Pluribus Unum

(out of many, one). These powerful words have stood the test of time and are still inscribed on our currency today. I would like to recognize the Beach Chamber’s President, Beth

Oltman, for her tireless hours, effort and commitment to fortifying this Chamber’s relationships with the aforementioned organizations.

In 2009 the Chamber’s committees came to life in a way I have not seen before. Navigator has become a large triumph under the leadership of Karen Blackerby and Chamber staff. Our Education Partnership and Green Leadership

committees have successfully carried out their missions all year. YP @ The Beach, the co-creation of the Beach Chamber, Walton Area Chamber and Coastal Vision 3000, is off to a great start. Our Governmental Affairs has assembled an exhilarating legislative agenda for 2010.

I have enjoyed serving as the Beach Chamber’s Chairman of the Board for 2009, and look forward to continuing my involvement with this ever-evolving organization for years to come.

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“Great Leaders make things possible; exceptional leaders make them inevitable.” ~Newt Gingrich

We are only six short months away from the opening of a brand new “green” LEED-

certifi ed airport, and we’re thrilled to have Southwest Airlines signed on to service it. This will no doubt help position Northwest Florida as one of America’s leading beach destinations as the Southwest Effect* begins to take hold. Our region is also home to one of the world’s most important defense aerospace economic clusters anchored by U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Army aviation installations. Southwest’s arrival is expected to stimulate job growth and economic development, and the Beach Chamber will be involved in promoting and supporting these initiatives.

Two new seats have been added to the Airport Authority, to Dewey Wilson and Dawn Moliterno, President/CEO of the Walton Area Chamber. We look forward to strengthening our ties with this region. The Airport Authority has recently brought on board Jones Lang LaSalle to help place tenants on 1,400 acres available for industry at the West Bay Sector and to help create new jobs, with the goal being to develop a cohesive, long-term economic engine in this region. We

are currently in the “Pre-Marketing Phase” with our new airport, and it is exciting to see our community so

enthusiastic, focused and involved. Now, more than ever, we must work together as one region to achieve these goals...and stay focused and committed. Kevin Johnson, St. Joe’s new Vice President of Economic Development, states, “[Developing the West Bay Sector] is a fi fty-year vision. We all must be patient and persistent.”

As our Bay County Economic Development Alliance (EDA) aptly stated in October, Bay County is defi nitely an “Emerging

Urban Area.” In the months to come the Beach Chamber will become increasingly involved with the EDA and in helping fi nd opportunities to enhance our area’s economic prosperity. Additionally, we are extremely pleased to have John Robbins as Chairperson of our Governmental Affairs Committee in 2010, and helping us create a vibrant legislative agenda for our Chamber.

*The Southwest Effect refers to the increase in airline travel originating from a community after service to and from that community is inaugurated by Southwest Airlines that improves service and/or lowers cost.

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Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce309 Richard Jackson Blvd., Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Phone: (850) 235-1159 Fax: (850) 235-2301PCBeach.org

2009Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board Anthony DuBose,

Coastal Community Bank & Insurance AgencyPast Chairman

Al McCambry, KnologyIncoming Chairman

Philip Griffi tts, Jr., Sugar Sands Beach ResortTreasurer

Robert Carroll, McNeil Carroll EngineeringSecretary

Paul Wohlford, Resort Collection of PCBLegal Council

Steven L. Applebaum

The BoardKaren Blackerby, Magnum Capital

Felicia Cook, Simon Property GroupPam George, Gulf World Marine Park

Amy Harris, Royal American HospitalityScott Harris, Wachovia Bank

Annie Holcombe, Oaseas ResortsTerry Hook, Publix Super Markets

Jayna Leach, Sterling ResortsLee Ann Leonard, By The Sea Resorts

Chris Pariseau, Allegra Print & ImagingEdy Rivard, Gulf Coast Medical Center

Dan Rowe, PCB Convention & Visitors BureauCil Schnitker, Comcast Cable

Jeff Segan, Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort & SpaRuss Smith, The Towne of Seahaven

Honorary MembersMayor Gayle Oberst, City of PCB

Dr. Ken Shaw, FSU PCDr. Jim Kerley, GCCC

Brian Connors, Naval Support Activity PCJanet Watermeier,

Bay County Economic Development Alliance

Chamber StaffPresident & CEO Beth Oltman Vice President Communications Marta Rose Vice President Finance Jena Kimmel Director of Sales Lynn KandlerVice President Member Services Cyndi Ainsworth Special Events Coordinator Hillary MarchmanSystems Coordinator Kristopher McLane Member Services Lindsay Dring

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Editorial StaffEditor & Creative Director: Marta Rose Contributing Writers: Dr. Kerley, Dr. Shaw, Dan Rowe, Kim Bodine, Cmdr. Pfefferkorn, Lisa Kitto, Rick Norton, Kristy McKinneyOnline Content: Kristopher McLane Social Media: Lindsay Dring, Kristopher McLaneProduction: Boyd Brothers Printing Advertising Sales: Lynn Kandler, Cyndi Ainsworth Distribution: Allegra Print & Imaging

10 Business Spotlights Zen Garden Market & Lotus Café ALPHA Audiology Gulf Power’s EarthCents15 A Few Minutes With Jim Boyd, Sr. 18 The Annual Green Issue23 Capitalizing on a New Airport

38 Event Calendar for November and December 2009

26 Chamber Committee Updates

34 Naval Support Activity Panama City / FSU Panama City35 Gulf Coast Community College / TDC CVB36 Workforce Board / Troy University

28 Member News 38 Membership Report / Ambassador Update 38 New Members 39 Renewing Members 39 Ribbon Cuttings

6 Chairman’s Message 6 President’s Message


As a Chamber of Com-merce, our staff, board of directors and committee chairmen are well aware of our community’s issues, challenges and goals, as well as our economic, political and cultural cli-mate. Are you up to date on these things?

“Moving from Valuable to Essen-tial” is the theme of the Beach Chamber’s annual Board Retreat this year, held in November, and we have made it our commitment to con-tinue to effectively communicate information on current community affairs to our Chamber Members and local residents in 2010.

In October, Chamber executives from around the state of Florida met at The Future of Florida Forum in Orlando at Disney World to dis-cuss the issues at hand and how we, as Chambers of Commerce, can be catalysts for economic growth in our communities. “The future of our Sunshine State,” our state and national leaders reported, “lies in an immediate, important transformation that will need to take place, from tourism and agriculture to Florida becoming a nucleus of aerospace, technology and life sciences.” This essential transformation will bring Florida residents greater prosperity and an elevated quality of life.

On the road to becoming a “Modern Metropolis,” one emerging global trend will take great signifi cance: Everyone will need to work. In our “global, borderless, knowledge-based economy,” a phrase leaders spoke often, Talent – educated, skilled workers – is the new economic development currency around the world. Companies are going where the talent is. Talent is going where quality of life is. One question we should all be asking is, What can I do to contribute to the quality of life here in Panama City / Panama City Beach?

The issues are complex, but the solutions need not be. And therein lies our Chamber’s primary goal: To continue to create and execute a well-rounded variety of programs, speaking engagements, networking functions, workshops, promotional vehicles and opportunities for you to give back to the community...and stay involved.

As always, we are open to your suggestions, and we value your feed-back. Please feel free to drop me a note at [email protected].

Marta Rose



Zen Garden Market & Lotus Café

Locals are raving about the new Zen Garden Market located on Panama City Beach. The Market provides

plants, produce and health products, and Lotus Café and Fluid Lounge is a way to experience it all fi rst hand...in smoothies, juices, tapas, pitas, salads and more.

The Health Market carries a streamlined-carefully sourced line of products including super foods from around the world, organic produce, and over 100 dried herbs, spices, teas, edible fl owers and medicinal plants. You won’t see aisles of vitamins at Zen; they take a different approach, inspiring and enabling customers to learn more about using food as their medicine. Many of the items from the store are utilized in the Lotus Café and Fluid Lounge, allowing customers to become familiarized fi rst hand with these products.

At Lotus Café customers can dine in a beautiful garden setting and have fresh dishes prepared from scratch, from local and organic foods. “It’s about getting people connected back with the source of their food and in turn, their health,” states co-founder Joe McKenna. Joe overcame his own battle with cancer through the use of fresh foods and juices, and has now been inspired to share this with everyone. So check out Zen Garden Market, and understand your food, as they say “From Garden to Grub.” Visit zengardenmarket.com.

ALPHA Audiology

In March 2003, ALPHA Audiology Hearing Health Services opened at 1047 Jenks Avenue in a quaint, aqua

green cottage chosen from more than thirty locations in a 50 mile radius. Prior to their

opening, one Pennsylvania-owned clinic was available in Bay for 350,000 residents in the fi ve county area.

Enter independent ALPHA Audiology, owned and operated by the Taylors. Audiologist Dr. Anne Marie Taylor, CCC-A, and her husband, Practice Manager T-Bob Taylor, emphasize, “We focus on diagnostic testing, review and concise recommendations for traditional hearing needs, pre-and-post-surgery, syndromes and other hearing concerns including protocols regarding Cochlear Implants. Precise, ANSI certifi ed calibrated equipment and sound rooms are essential for accurate testing.”

More than 500 practitioners, military bases and hospitals have interacted directly. Explains Dr. Taylor, “Hearing aids are not the answer for everyone. Many are sold prematurely without consideration of medical concerns and are often over-priced. We feel blessed to have been able to purchase the most state-of-the art technology and continue as a recognized Southeast leader. Previously, Auditory Steady State Response (ASSR), Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, Auditory

Processing Disorder (APD), Hi-Frequency Tympanometry, and in-depth Newborn Evaluations were not available unless you journeyed to friends in Tallahassee, UF Shands Gainesville, Nemours Pensacola, and UA Birmingham.”

“We get visitors and referrals concerned about Tinnitus, Meniere’s, Sudden Hearing Loss, Syndromes, Auditory Processing Disorder, Otosclerosis, Physical & cranio-facial abnormalities. OSHA, legal & other hearing needs are also precisely tested,” adds Dr. Taylor. “Now we’re the oldest Audiological company in this part of the Panhandle. We directly serve residents and Doctors including Allergists, Neurologists, Pediatricians, Pulmonologists, Otololaryngologists (ENTs) and others who join us in focusing on what is best for the patients.”

Nationally Dr. Taylor is among a growing number of female owners of wholly independent Audiology clinics, noting, “We are changing healthcare options, including offering direct payment-at-testing discounts. More than half of this area doesn’t have insurance or hesitates because they don’t know what’s covered. “

Explains T-Bob, “ENTs do not do their own Audiological testing. Licensed Audiologists perform the tests and make Audiological recommendations. Freedom to choose all health care providers, including Audiologists, is a federal right.” Medicare, TriCare, and other funding agencies do not require prior visit to an ENT. Federal, state, legal entities including Early Intervention, CHS, CMS, Disability Determination, Voc Rehab and others now have an on-going relation with ALPHA Audiology.

Often asked about free tests, Dr. Taylor states, “Hearing screenings are often geared toward hearing aid sales and can easily miss medical needs.” The standard for Audiology is a Doctorate of Audiology from an accredited university. Hearing instrument specialists, BC-HIS, in-house experts, and audiology assistants are not Audiologists and are not required to have degrees. It is illegal to misrepresent testing or credentials.

Dr. Taylor earned her Doctorate of Audiology from Arizona School of Health Sciences

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Photos of Lotus Café and Fluid Lounge by Pier Artworks, Amanda Fagan.



A.T. Still University. She has a Master’s Degree in Audiology and undergraduate degrees in Communicative Disorders (Speech Therapy) and Elementary Education from Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge. For more information call (850) 763-7707 or visit alpha-audiology.com.

EarthCents Programs Can Help You Save Money & Energy

EarthCents is a menu of energy effi ciency and conservation programs for new and existing homes as well

as businesses. EarthCents programs can help you reduce your electricity bill and protect the environment. History of Gulf Power and Energy Effi ciencyIn the early 1970s, Gulf Power introduced the energy effi ciency standard for homebuilding, the GoodCents home program that has been used by utilities nationwide. In addition, Gulf Power was the fi rst to offer an innovative home energy management program. Our energy effi ciency programs have helped our customers reduce their energy demand in Northwest Florida by 350 megawatts — enough to power 100,000 homes.

Energy SelectPay less for your electricity 87% of the time. Energy Select is a nationally recognized interactive energy management system that will let you program selected appliances

to automatically respond to four different electricity prices depending on the time of day, day of week and season. Installation is free and you’ll receive free surge protection as well. The program costs $4.95 per month and includes a programmable thermostat that controls your heating and air conditioning system, electric water heater and pool pump. You’ll s reduce your CO2 output by 1,692 lbs. per year.

EarthCents HomeAn EarthCents Home will save you money, and is earth friendly! A major part of our new energy-effi ciency initiative is the EarthCents Home. It builds upon the strong foundation of the GoodCents Home and incorporates many of its features. The new EarthCents Home will be enhanced to exceed EnergyStar standards as well as the International Energy Conservation Code. Build an EarthCents home and save up to 25% +annually on your energy costs — and reduce your carbon footprint by more than 9,500 lbs. of CO2 per year.

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From left, Dr. Anne Marie Taylor, CCC-A and her husband, Practice Manager T-Bob Taylor.



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A Few Minutes withJim Boyd, Sr.Boyd Brothers Printing, located in Panama City, is one of the largest print operations in the entire U.S. The business began in 1931 and has steadily grown in the past 78 years into a 100,000 square foot operation encompassing two buildings and employing 100 people. Marta Rose recently had the priviledge of taking a tour of the facility and interviewing the owner of the operation, Jim Boyd, Sr. Pictured from left: Jim Boyd, Jr. and Jim Boyd, Sr.

MR: What is the history of Boyd Brothers?Jim Boyd Sr.: My father, Alton Boyd, had a crippled leg and needed to learn a trade he could do sitting down. He went to a trade school in Alabama to learn to be a Linotype (hot metal typesetter) operator. He went to work for a local newspaper/job print shop as a linotype operator in 1929. In 1931 his em-ployer Lillian West had to cut his salary from $25 per week to $ 15 because of the depres-sion. He borrowed $175 from friends and family and purchased the equipment from the widow of a printer in Brundige, Alabama who had recently passed away. He moved the equipment to Panama City and founded Boyd Printing Company. His brother, John joined the business several years later. An offi ce supply division was added about the time of WW II.

I joined the company in 1968 after receiving my MBA from Emory. I got my BS from Carnegie Tech (now Carnegie Mellon) in graphic arts management. Jim, Jr. joined the business in 1996. He has a BS from Emory and got his law degrees from Villanova in Philadelphia. Jim, Jr. is now President and CEO and I am Chairman of the Board. We are the only common stock holders in the corporation.

The original location was on lower Harrison Avenue. It moved several times until we built a building for our printing plant in 1960 on East 15th street. Our offi ce supply store continued to be located downtown on Grace Avenue until it moved to 15th Street also. We sold the offi ce supply division in 1991.

What services do you off er?We offer both sheet fed offset and heat set web offset. We have in house prepress(layout and design), sheet fed presses that can print on sheet sizes from 20” to 40”, and complete fi nishing. Our bindery includes cutting, fold-ing, saddle stitching die cutting, foil stamp-ing and mailing.

What are some of the ways Boyd Brothers has gone green?Boyd Brothers strives to responsively man-age the resources utilized during the printing process to help preserve and sustain the envi-ronment. Some of the ways we have become environmental friendly include:• Our house sheets are New Page Sterling which is an FSC certifi ed paper, that means the pulp to make this paper comes from re-sponsibly managed forests.• All paper waste has been recycled for over twenty years.• Soy based inks are used which release less volatile organic chemicals than petroleum based inks.• Older printing presses have been replaced with new energy effi cient presses that require less make ready and less running time. The presses have effi cient variable cutoffs that optimize the use of paper and reduce paper waste.• Our printing fountains for our presses are alcohol free.• A new solvent recovery system has been installed which takes the water out of our system, distills it and recovers 95 percent of the sludge formerly produced. The amount of solvent required has been reduced by 60 percent.

• A digital workfl ow system was installed in our prepress area in 2000 which eliminated the use of fi lm and chemistry and digitally generates printing plates.• Process Management Technology was re-cently installed which doubles the life of the plate developer in the plate making process.• Clients can post their fi les to our FTP site on line and view proofs online eliminating transporting fi les and proofs for approval.• All of our used aluminum printing plates are recycled.• Fluorescent lighting is used throughout both printing facilities.• Our facilities have been smoke free since 1995 to maintain interior air quality for our employee’s health.

Who are some of Boyd Brother’s customers?Our customers are mainly concentrated around the Southeast. Our largest customer is in Atlanta and we print approximately 30 different apartment guides in the Eastern US. The locations range from Houston to Detroit to New England to Miami. The contract for the apartment guides necessitated the move into heat set web printing with the purchase of our new Goss Sunday 2000 57” wide press. We do a lot of printing for FSU and U of FL. We may be the only thing the schools agree on as we print the football media guides for both schools. We print many lifestyle maga-zines for cities around the Southeast. We are the printer of the Circuit magazine which you are now reading. Less than 2 % of our business comes from Bay County.




Tell me about your Heidelberg press.All of our sheet fed presses were made in Germany by Heidelberg. Our two 40” press-es can print from roll stock or sheet stock. The roll stock is actually cut to the desired size sheet as it is fed in the press. This allows us to use only the size required (19” to 28”) and we minimize waste paper. These presses can print 8 colors on one side in one pass or 4 colors on both sides in one pass. That allows us to print 16 magazine pages such as The Circuit in one pass through the press. The sheet fed press can print up to 13,000 copies per hour. The new heat set web can print 24 magazine pages up to the rate of 65,000 per hour, plus they come out folded.

Can you tell me a little about your family?My wife Nancy is from New York and I met her on a blind date while in college in Pittsburgh. She has an extensive career in education and is presently the Assistant Su-perintendent of Bay District Schools. Our daughter Robin is married and living in Do-than. She and her husband Reid Dove have two children, Anna Reid, 10 and Hal, 8. Jim, Jr.’s wife Cille is a Panama City native (Cille Redding) and is a practicing attorney. They have two children, Fisher, 6, and J. Alton, III, 5. Spending time with our four grandchil-dren has to be our favorite thing. Nancy and I both love to travel and pho-tograph our visits. We have been to some beautiful places over the years and really enjoy remembering our visits in our pho-tographs. Jim, Jr. is very involved with his family. They love to visit Shell Island. Cille’s family owns a cabin in Wyoming and love visiting there.

What is it about the business that you love?Both Jim, Jr. and I do love what we do. I have been working here in some fashion since I was 14 years old. Jim, Jr. worked every summer from middle school until col-

lege. I guess we both have printers ink in our veins. Printing is one of the few businesses that still makes something. Luckily for me Jim, Jr. decided he would rather be a printer than a lawyer.



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Closer Look at Computers and the Environment – Keeping it Green When it comes to being green, what role does our increasing dependence on

computers and the internet play? The majority of us use a computer on a daily basis – how can we implement changes in our use of technologies that will benefi t the environment?

Estimates show that a 10-30% reduction in paper usage is possible with appropriate use of available technology. By using email, instant messenger, a webcam, or other forms of internet based communication, we can help save the 4 billion trees that are cut down each year in North America alone. In addition, sending mail electronically keeps cars and postal service vehicles off the road, subsequently reducing fuel consumption and car engine emissions signifi cantly. The same can be said regarding our use of the internet for our shopping needs, which allows consumers to conveniently shop “at the click of a mouse.”

As new technologies enter the market approximately every two years, e-waste is a mounting concern. There are many options available for computers besides just throwing them away. Many computers can actually be reused and refurbished - consider donating your old computer to someone in need – the elderly, your local Goodwill, a favorite charity, or a local school. The other viable option is recycling. If thrown away or taken to the nearest landfi ll, computers can release toxins to the environment, potentially polluting the water we drink and the air that we breathe. By eliminating e-waste, the environment is protected, resources are saved, and organizations in need will benefi t.

Beyond the actual equipment, being an internet user has many

advantages. We can access information about everything green – from recycling and hybrid cars to the hole in the ozone layer. Learning what you can do, sharing that information with others and putting ideas into action are the very essence of “being green.”

Useful Links:Recycling Electronics: www.electronicsrecycling.org/Public/default.aspxLocal Recycling: www.co.bay.fl .us/waste/dropoff.php

Greening America, One Home at a Time A new company, Green Street Mortgage Lenders, has come to town with a mission of helping our residents reduce their electric bills. With the rising costs of electric coupled with the down economy, it’s really putting a strain on our residents. An energy effi cient mortgage allows a homeowner and home buyer to make up to $8,000 in qualifi ed en-ergy effi cient improvements without any out of pocket expense. For making the upgrades, a homeowner is rewarded by several entities. For instance, the homeowner earns up to a $2,400 Energy Tax Credit from the IRS, up to $1,000 rebate from Gulf Power, and a $500 rebate from the State of Florida.

So how does one get an Energy Effi cient Mortgage? Green Street Mortgage Lenders, Inc. has streamlined the process making it simple for the homeowner. The fi rst step is to get pre-qualifi ed by your Green Street Mortgage Lenders, Inc. advisor. After you’ve been pre-quali-fi ed for the mortgage, the next step is to perform the HERS (Home Energy Rating System) audit on the home. An independent auditor will come to your home and complete a comprehensive analysis of the homes energy usage and identify any major problem areas. Dur-ing your consultation with the energy auditor, he will come up with a custom energy improvement plan and guide you in the best choice of improvements to make that are specifi c to your home. Once you’ve settled on what improvements you’d like to make, money for the im-


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provements are placed in escrow and your closing is scheduled. Af-ter the work is fi nished, a followup inspection is performed to make sure that the work was done properly. The end result, a home owner can make these improvements with no out of pocket expense, receive almost $4,000 dollars back in rebates and incentives, and reduce their electric bill between 40% to 60%. If given a choice between a traditional mortgage and an Energy Effi cient Mortgage, there’s really no reason why anyone would not want to take advantage of an Energy Effi cient Mortgage. For more information, please visit our website at www.greeen-streetlenders.com.

Sustainable (and Green) Commuter Transportation Each year, the average panhandle commuter spends almost two thousand dollars (excluding loan pay-ments) driving themselves to work and home again. Using AAA’s 2008 average per mile cost to drive, a 14-mile round trip can cost as much as $1,908.72 or more. That is a pretty signifi -cant portion of income for folks making less than $30k per year. Ride On is here to help.

We offer FREE coordination of commuter programs for individuals and employers. Included is the admin-istration of rideshare programs, assisting with the es-tablishment of TAX FREE incentives for transit and vanpool fares as well as costs associated with biking to work. Participation is voluntary, and coupled with a FREE emergency ride home program, Ride On is a program every employer should be offering to their staff. Ride On helps make commuter transportation affordable, reliable, and sustainable (not to mention environmentally friendly). For more information, call Hope at (850) 769-4854 or visit www.smogsmells.com. Ride On is a program of the West Florida Regional Planning Council made possible by the Florida Department of Transportation.

Bay County Audubon Wins State Award Audubon of Florida selected Bay County Audubon Society to receive the 2009 statewide Best Chapter Education Program Award. The

award is based on diversity, innovation and promo-tion of conservation. This is the fi fth statewide award in four years for Bay County Audubon Society.

The current activities of the Education Committee in-cluded fi fty outreach events and activities and three long-term projects. These included twelve opportu-nities to promote youth bird watching and provided twenty-nine classrooms with the Audubon Adventures Program that reached over 615 students. Educational activities were directed at all age groups, from new-borns to seniors. The Chapter reached adults in the community through events such as Earth Day, Winter Visitors Welcome Day and the Redfi sh Tournament. The committee also organized a local meeting for

the Eagle Watch Program that helped in educating the appropriate U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Florida Fish & Wildlife Conserva-

tion Commission personnel. Work on establishing a permanent hands-on exhibit on back yard birds at the Junior Museum of Bay County was initiated, and is scheduled to be completed by June 2010.

Green Gardening Tips from AudubonIf you have pine trees in your yard you probably get tired of raking and bagging up pine straw. Unfortu-nately, some people resort to having their trees cut down to save some work. What they may not real-ize is the fact that pine trees and other trees provide shade to help cool your house and yard during the hot summers. Also, during storms and hurricanes, pine trees will block a lot of the wind that may damage a house, since they are fl exible and will bend with the

wind. Pine trees also provide essential food and nesting habitat for wildlife.

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But what about all that pine straw? You can simply run over it with your mulching lawn mower and that will chop it up into fi ne pieces that will be utilized as fertilizer by your lawn. Another option is to rake it up in long piles and then mow over it. This will reduce the volume by about 70%. Then, you can rake it up and cart it to your mulch pile where it will become rich mulch in a few months. Acid loving plants like azaleas and camellias will utilize it in place of store bought fertilizer. A 3-foot square enclosed area is suffi cient and you can use fencing material like chicken wire stapled around 4 posts in the ground. Add some water occasionally to speed the process up. You can also add any other yard debris, coffee grounds, vegetable scraps and peelings.

If these options won’t work for you, simply dump the clean pine straw out by the yard, picking out all the pinecones, branches and other debris. Place a sign (optional) saying “free pine straw” and landscapers and neighbors will probably spot it and haul it off to use in other yards. The last time I did that, the large pile was gone in 3 hours. Any of these options is preferable to bagging and much better for the environment.

Olive Garden’s Green TeamOlive Garden began efforts last year with implementing a “Green Team” initiative in all their restaurants. They have worked hard at controlling energy costs and usage with a standardized “power-up” program that regulates when turning on cooking equipment, air con-ditioning, heating and irrigation. The Green Team is established in each restaurant to monitor this progress and to make recommenda-tions for improvement.

Better Business Bureau Encourages Businesses to Reach Out to Both Baby Boomers and Millennials with Green Marketing ProgramsToday, more than 40 million baby boomers are also “green boomers” who say they are more likely to purchase environmentally-friendly products and services from companies that are socially responsible. Given these facts, your BBB offers advice to help guide your busi-ness’ social responsibility efforts to boomers and other consumers. Many products advertised as “green” or “organic” can sway purchas-ing decisions, but companies also position themselves as socially conscious to attract customers. Such a position begs the question though, what does it mean to be green and how can you communicate it in your advertising?

To help promote your company’s green efforts to all audiences, BBB offers the following advice for making “green” claims in advertising and marketing:

Tell the truth. A recent study by a Canadian-based marketing fi rm found that many products aren’t as earth-friendly as they say they are. Few things destroy a company’s credibility with consumers faster than false advertising.


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Make concrete claims. An honest advertiser will not make vague statements such as “environmentally friendly” or “sustainable” with-out examples to back up the claim. Making fuzzy claims can get you into trouble with any and all consumer segments.

Provide evidence. You need to be able to explain how you’re making the world a better place. Consider creative ways of quantifying your company’s impact such as: How many hours have your employees volunteered? Who has benefi ted and how have they benefi ted from your fi rm’s efforts.

Get a stamp of approval. There are independent third-party orga-nizations that will certify your environmentally-friendly statements such as EcoLogo (www.terrachoice-certifi ed.com/en/) or Green Seal (www.greenseal.org). The recent BBB/Gallup Trust in Business In-dex found that less than half of American consumers (49%) say they have a great deal or quite a lot of trust in businesses that they regularly deal with, so consumer’s ability to trust your claims matters – and certifi cation helps.

Get expert help. As a result of the green-frenzy, many marketing and advertising fi rms specialize in branding companies as environ-mentally friendly and socially responsible. For additional informa-tion and advice you can trust, start with www.bbb.org.

Environmentally Friendly Hotel Conserves Resources, Saves Money and Attracts Customers The Florida Department of Environ-mental Protection (DEP) welcomes the Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa to the Florida Green Lodging Program. The voluntary state initia-tive provides the lodging industry with free technical assistance, encouraging hotels and motels to adopt cost-saving “green” practices that reduce waste and conserve natural resources.

“Seeing businesses implement green practices is not only good for business, it’s good for Florida’s environment,” said DEP Sustainable Initiatives Di-rector Deas Bohn. To become a designated member of the Florida Green Lodging Program, hotels must implement a variety of green practices, including but not limited to water conservation measures, a linen reuse program, energy effi ciency, waste reduction, the use of green cleaners and high effi ciency air fi lters.

“Environmental awareness is foremost in the minds of the travel and tourism industry in Florida,” says General Manager Jeff Segan. “By implementing action steps to ‘green’ our Panama City resort, our ef-forts can ensure that the Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort and Spa is con-tributing to the preservation of our beautiful Florida environment.”

SunWorks SolarSunWorks Solar has been helping businesses, municipalities and homeowners harness free sunshine since 1973. As a respected pioneer in our industry, we are known for installing customized solar solutions. Our focus is on choosing the right products to help our clients lower their electric bills, increase energy effi ciency and reduce carbon emissions. From our headquarters in Jacksonville, we serve the entire Southeast and Caribbean. We are authorized dealers for some of the world’s most respected and innovative solar product manufacturers.

We work diligently each day to earn our reputation as an innovator in custom solar solutions. We are proud to be: • The exclusive installer for Home Depot customers throughout Florida, • The exclusive contractor for LEED-accredited builders throughout the Southeast; • The exclusive trainer for Solar Energy’s renowned Solar University (yes, we train our competitors!); • The exclusive partner for Energy Labs, a leader in cutting edge solar thermal technology; • An authorized installer for SunPower, a leader in solar electric technology.

Let us help you save with a customized solar solution. For more information visit www.sunworkssolar.com.

Turning Over a New Leaf In a real estate transaction the closing is the fi nal step, and when you

consider everything in one closing transaction you will most likely con-sume upwards of 250 sheets of paper. Because of this, SETCO decided to conserve natural resources and went green long before “going green” was en vogue. As early as 2003, SETCO elected to make a substantial invest-ment in state-of-the-art technology in the move to make the “paperless of-fi ce” a reality.

The fi rst step in the implementation of that strategy was the acquisition of our “paperless closer” program. After some period of internal adaptation and external education, the system quickly

opened other technology opportunities. The State of Florida’s approval of electronic recordation and signatures led to SETCO’s selection as aBETA site for testing this new technology in several Florida counties.

Get Bronze at Club Sun Tanning Salons Club Sun Tanning Salons have begun implementing the all-important three R’s: reduce, reuse and recycle to do our part to help save the earth and deliver that bronzed glow our customers crave.

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Regional Utilization of the New Northwest Florida – Panama City International Airport as an Engine for

Environmentally Responsible Economic DevelopmentBy Rick Norton, Jones Lang LaSalle

O n May 18, 2010, the fi rst commercial fl ight at the new Northwest Florida –Panama City Inter-national Airport is scheduled to land, ushering in a new era in airport design, construction and operations. State-of-the-art security, which has

been designed to incorporate seamlessly into the infrastructure, advanced baggage handling systems and additional forward-thinking designs will allow the Airport to effi ciently handle air traffi c and passenger expansion. These progressive features, coupled with the unprec-edented and keen focus on environmental responsibil-ity, will allow the Airport to serve as a model for airports across the United States. On the local front, the new Airport provides an opportunity to serve as an industry leader in a slightly different fashion: promot-ing the goal of new employ-ment opportunities through the attraction of businesses seeking to embrace the ad-vantages of the new Airport and “green” development.

This past July, the Panama City-Bay County Airport and Industrial District hired Jones Lang LaSalle, a global real estate fi rm headquartered in Chicago, to develop and execute a plan for the attraction of businesses to (new) Airport-owned property which will be adjacent to the runways and the main terminal. Jones Lang LaSalle, tapping into its worldwide network and its breadth of expe-rience advising cargo, manufacturing, and aviation-related corpora-tions, is fi nalizing a development and marketing plan to target busi-nesses with a specifi c desire to capture the advantages of operating on airfi eld. Most importantly, however, Jones Lang LaSalle’s plan is specifi cally designed to foster a sustainable vision – both envi-ronmentally and economically – for business and industrial growth throughout the Northwest Florida region.

Upon its completion, the Northwest Florida – Panama City Interna-tional Airport will include approximately 1,400 acres of land adjacent to runways and facilities which will be designated for use primarily by aviation-focused business ventures. While the development of such a large aggregation of land – combined with the collaborative efforts of The St. Joe Company – will take a number of decades to complete in its entirety, the opportunity to attract companies with an interest in Northwest Florida and an interest in sustainable construction & op-

erations has already begun. As it possesses the coun-try’s fi rst terminal building to begin its life fully LEED certifi ed and has developed an environmental mitiga-tion plan that ensures a net environmental benefi t to the region, the new Airport has created an atmosphere of environmental responsi-bility second to none in the United States.

Jones Lang LaSalle’s top priority has been (and con-tinues to be) to create and execute a marketing plan that promotes economic development through the responsible attraction of employment opportunities

which fi t the region’s targeted industry sectors (Transportation/Lo-gistics, Health Sciences, Renewable Energy & Environmental, and Aviation/Aerospace & Defense) and provides average wages exceed-ing the regional mean. In addition, the increase in corporate respon-sibility and sustainability efforts worldwide have created an opportu-nity for the Airport to assume an environmental “leadership role.” As such, Jones Lang LaSalle’s extensive market reach, its global team of real estate advisors and over 700 LEED-certifi ed professionals eager-ly embrace the opportunity to assist tenants who will provide a sig-nifi cant economic boost to Northwest Florida, while at the same time supporting the Airport’s initiative of environmental responsibility.



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Harbour Green partakes in the “Environmental Awareness Program” which requires employees to undergo thorough training, testing and certi-fi cation for environmental compliance. We fea-ture sunny solariums, water heaters, dryers and stoves that are operated with natural gas, as well as hydrothermal heating to conserve energy. To conserve the earth’s precious water supply our ir-rigation has rain sensors, and we have installed water saving showerheads, and low fl ow toilets. We will continue to be the example that living a Green life is available to apartments dwellers.

Harbour Green Apartment Homes aims to pro-vide an inviting community atmosphere and su-perior personal service while helping keep our planet safe and healthy for future generations. Call (850) 236-9599 for more information.

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Geothermal Heating and CoolingUse the Earth to heat and cool your home. Geothermal heating and cooling systems take advantage of the Earth’s relatively constant temperature — a renewable energy source — and save as much as 40% on energy costs. You can receive a $400/ton rebate when you install a geothermal system at your home or business. Customers who install one in their existing home can reduce CO2 by 6,313 lbs. per year.

Solar Thermal Water HeatingHeat your water with the power of the sun — with our new Solar Thermal Water Heating program. You can receive a $1,000 rebate when a qualifi ed contractor installs a qualifi ed solar thermal water heating system. You also may be eligible for an additional $500 rebate from the State of Florida, as well as a 30% Federal Tax Credit available to tax payers through tax year 2016. As a program participant, you’ll receive a free home Energy Check Up which includes energy savings tips, free compact fl uorescent light bulbs (CFLs), and guidelines for successful solar thermal water heating installations. Here’s the great part — you can save up to 75% on your annual water heating cost and reduce CO2 by 5,776 lbs. per year.

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Education PartnershipWe are underway with a new classroom mentoring program focusiong on the keys to success in the real world. This program will link high school classrooms with local business leaders to encourage students to prepare now for their future careers. An application and materials can be accessed online at www.PCBeach.org on the committees page. Those interested in participating, please contact [email protected].

Governmental AffairsIn late October the committee hosted Representative Jimmy Patronis, Jr. for a round table discussion. Amendment 4, offshore drilling, excessive fi shing regulations, the sustainability of FSU PC and transportation plans for the area were some of the many issues he discussed. The committee will be leading a local Floridian’s for Smarter Growth campaign and will have other associations and organizations involved. This group opposes Amendment 4

aka “Hometown Democracy” which would be detrimental to our area if it is passed. For more information on Floridians for Smarter Growth contact [email protected] or got to www.Florida2010.org.

Green Leadership The committee took part in the 24th Annual International Coastal Clean-up Day on September 19 at Rick Seltzer Park on S. Thomas Drive. A good crowd turned out to help keep our beaches “clean and green.”

On Saturday, November 14 the committee will assist the Ronald McDonald House with their “I CAN, U CAN, WE CAN” Recycling Can Drive at Gulf World Marine Park on Front Beach Road. From 9:00 am to 2:00 pm the community is invited to stop by and drop off aluminum cans. The committee is also helping promote Nike’s “SOLE IN, PEACE OUT” shoe recycling program, asking Chamber members to bring in their old pairs of sneakers to the collection bin in the Chamber Lobby; visit www.NikeReUseAShoe.com.

Chamber Committee Updates

Membership CommitteeThe Chamber will hold a special Member Appreciation Day for our members on Friday, November 13 at Bonefi sh Grill in the Grand Panama Village, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Bonefi sh Grill is serving up fi sh tacos, gourmet burgers, signature specialties and draft beer, and Jesse Deese will be singing and performing on acoustic guitar. Chamber Members, mark your calendars for this fun afternoon…we want to see you there!

YP @ THE Beach Young Professionals Today. Leaders Tomorrow.Young Professionals @ THE Beach is planning a professional development lunch for Wednesday, November 18 at the Red Bar in Grayton Beach. Destin Mayor Craig Barker will provide insight into leadership and professional development. For committee information contact [email protected].

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Navigator, the Chamber’s small business initiative, is holding its next workshop, Resolution Revolution, at Calypso prior to the Chamber’s After Hours Business Mixer on November 19. This high intensity workshop will help attendees engage in a process to create a motivating vision of what their professional and personal success will look like in 2010. “Investing time to prioritize and plan will provide laser-like focus and direction to launch you into an incredibly successful and thriving new year,” says coach Lisa Adams, founder of Thrive Partnership, LLC. To attend, R.S.V.P. to [email protected] by Tuesday, November 17. Be sure to check out Navigator’s YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/NavigatorPCB.

Market your company to more than 20,000 Beach Chamber member companies and their employees at NO COST! The Member-to-Member Discount Card Program encourages nearly 900 Chamber members to prefer Chamber member businesses when making their buying decisions. The Member-to-Member Discount Directory can be found on our website at PCBeach.org. Offers can be removed or changed at any time by communicating the change via email to [email protected].

Navigator awarded its fi rst two Small Business Person of the Year awards at Friday at the Beach on October 9, to two businesses in recognition of their dedication and contributions to our Chamber. Gary Martin of Vision Payment Solutions, and Lisa Adams of Thrive Partnership LLC.

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Supper at GraceSupper at Grace is the wonderful weekly meal offered free of charge every Thursday evening to the poor, the homeless, the needy and the lonely of our community at Grace Episcopal Church in Panama City Beach.To help support the costs, Grace is presenting a Wine Tasting and Silent Auction on Tuesday, November 10 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm in the church’s Wilhite Hall, 9101 Panama City Beach Pkwy., near the corner of Moylan Road and Highway 98. Doc from Carousel will speak about wine and food pairings, substantial hors d’oeuvres will be served and a silent auction will also take place. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance from the Grace Church Parish Offi ce.

Thanksgiving Dinner is the fl agship for Supper at Grace. The turkey is donated by Pineapple Willy’s, along with trimmings and desserts from area markets, restaurants and home-cooking from the Grace parishioners. Grace parishioners, friends and volunteers spend many hours to assure that everything is “just right” for their guests, even giving each a gift bag of nutritious foods to take home.

A Tradition of ResponsibilityHallmark Cards began recycling paper in the 1940s, have used recycled paper in products and packaging since the 1970s, and established a corporate-wide environmental conservation program in the 1990s. Some of the measures the company has introduced in years past are routine business practice today:• We actively participate in the Environmen-tal Protection Agency’s WasteWi$e and En-ergy Star Building programs. • Since the early 1990s we’ve reduced solid waste by 70% and hazardous waste by 90%.

• School-age youngsters have been turning scraps from Hallmark’s manufacturing pro-cesses into art projects at Kaleidoscope, a creative experience for children, since 1969. • A waste-to-energy program at our distri-bution center in Enfi eld, Conn., has resulted in an ongoing zero% waste program since 1998. Materials not recycled are used as electrical generator fuel. • Surplus stationery, greeting cards, paper party supplies, and other products are donat-ed to educational and human service organi-zations for redistribution to people in need.

Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort Nestled in a lush, award-winning tropical-garden setting just off Front Beach Road, Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort is the perfect destination for both short and long-term RV vacations. Wide sites with cement pads, both pull-thru or back-in, offer plenty of space for the biggest of rigs. Each site is meticulously landscaped and has its own picnic table and patio light. Guests enjoy deluxe 50/30 Amp service, WiFi, premium cable service, spotlessly-clean, private tiled restrooms and showers, security gate, business service center and morning coffee. Our heated pool and spa, party deck, beautiful clubhouse, on-site horseshoe, tournament-quality shuffl e-board court, hiking & biking paths, children’s playground, fi shing pond, paddle-boats, sand volleyball court and seasonal beach shuttle service provide our guests with a multitude of ways to fi ll their days. Our concierge is always happy to arrange a day of Deep Sea Fishing, a trip to Shell Island, golf tee-times or recommend one of our favorite restaurants. Pictured from left: Grace Church parishioners; Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort.

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SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERTHE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER IS A RESOURCE OF EXPERTISE, TRAINING & CONSULTING POSITIONED TO ASSIST ENTREPRENEURS IN DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL AND THRIVING BUSINESSES.

FALL & WINTER MONTHLY WORKSHOPS:Steps to Starting a Small Business (3 hrs)Fee: $20Wednesday, November 11, 8:30 - 11:30 am Wednesday, December 2, 1:00 - 4:00 pm SBDC, Lynn Haven

Business Plan Development, Part I & II (6 hrs)Fee: $40Thursday, November 19, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Thursday, December 10, 1:00 - 4:00 pm SBDC, Lynn Haven

Tax Planning & Record Keeping (3 hrs)Fee: $20Tuesday, November 17, 1:00 - 4:00 pm SBDC, Lynn HavenTuesday, December 15, 6:00 - 9:00 pm GCCC, Student Union East Rm. 244

SBA Loan Packaging (3 hrs)Fee: $20Tuesday, December 8, 1:00 - 4:00 pm SBDC, Lynn Haven

Introduction to Government Contracting Opportunities (3 hrs)Fee: $20Tuesday, November 3, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Tuesday, December 1, 1:00 - 4:00 pm SBDC, Lynn Haven

SBDC: Small Business Development Center in Lynn Haven. Located at 2500 Minnesota Ave, one block east of Highway 77 at the corner of 25th and Minnesota Ave. in Lynn Haven. (850) 271-1108

GCCC: Gulf Coast Community College in Panama City. Located east of the Hathaway Bridge at the corner of Highway 98 and 23rd St. in Panama City. (850) 872-3823

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Greenify Your BodyBy Kristy McKinneyWhether you have purchased a fuel effi cient automobile, an energy star washing machine, switched to all natural cleaning products, or drink your daily water out of a reusable plastic bottle, we all, in some way, have made a minor change that over time will make a major difference. But, what about our bodies? Do we give our body the proper tools it needs to run effi ciently each day? Water makes up 60% of your body weight, therefore it is responsible for every system in the body functioning properly. How much water do you consume each day? If your answer is less than one gallon, you are doing your body a disservice. Try buying a pretty acrylic water bottle, fi ll it with ice cold water, keep it with you and refi ll throughout the day.Are you getting your RDA of Vitamins and Minerals? Most people do not. Quite frankly, most don’t even supplement with a Multi Vitamin & Mineral. Do your body a favor…visit the website fi tday.com and plug in a journal of the foods and drinks you take in daily. It will quickly tell you the percentage of vitamins and minerals you have consumed each day. You will see what specifi c nutrients you are lacking and work to improve those. For instance, if it says you are defi cient in Calcium and Vitamin C, you can go to dietandfi tnesstoday.com and search for foods that are high in Calcium and Vitamin C. Are you exercising regularly? You have time for the things that are a priority in your life; make your health a priority! You may be too tired because of your lack of exercise. The endorphins that are released while exercising boost your mood and energy level. In order to be able to run and play with

your kids without getting worn out, you must exercise. You are doing your kids a favor by keeping yourself healthy and active and at the same time, you are teaching them the importance of following a healthy lifestyle. This, when learned at a young age, will stay with them throughout their life.

Are you a label reader? Do you prepare your meals at home or eat out most of the time? Do you drink sugar-laden sodas that are full of empty calories? The cold hard facts are that you get out of your body what you put into it. Your daily calories should come from clean, healthy, natural sources. Steer clear of high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils. Eat things with a small ingredient list, full of ingredients you can pronounce. Switch to Ezekial bread (found in the freezer section). Switch to Greek yogurt and fat free milk. Use olive oil rather than butter or margarine. Eat very little animal fat, which is mostly saturated. Eat whole grains rather than white starchy carbs.

These changes will have your body running much more effi ciently. You will sleep better, feel better and be hungry more frequently because you are eating clean foods and your metabolism will be functioning at a higher rate. You will eat more frequently, ideally six times a day, and your body fat will go down as your lean muscle tissue increases. You will stay hydrated. You will come out of the gym ready to go outside and really PLAY with your kids. Your hair, skin and nails will look better than ever, because they are full of nutrients. You have now offi cially GREENIFIED your body! Please feel free to contact mckinneyfi tness.com with questions on how to make your body run more effi ciently.

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NEW BUSINESSA RECENT ADDITION TO BAY COUNTY IS THE ALL-NEW JOHN LEE NISSAN ON HARRISON AND 23RD

A local businessman, John Lee, purchased the former Lloyd Nissan dealership in early June 2009. Since purchasing the Nissan franchise Mr. Lee has moved his other dealership, Panama City Mazda, to the former Lloyd Cadillac Pontiac Buick GMC facility which is located at the same lot (corner of Harrison and E. 23rd St.).

Mr. Lee has also re-opened the former Lloyd Collision Center. This 21,000 square foot body shop was closed by the previous owners, Sonic Automotive Group, based in Charlotte, NC just before the sale of the Nissan franchise.

At the heart of Mr. Lee’s business success is the revolutionary Lifetime Warranty offered free of charge on all new Nissan and Mazda vehicles, as well as select pre-owned vehicles. This lifetime warranty is a nationwide warranty which provides a true lifetime warranty regardless of where the customer lives.

Since the addition of Nissan and the body shop, which is newly named John Lee Collision Division, the number of employees has increased from fi fteen to over seventy in a few short months. This has helped to revitalize the local economy and is growing as the news spreads about John Lee Nissan/ Mazda. The employees are motivated to help this dealership succeed, and there is a sense of excitement and pride as they carry out their duties. Mr. Lee states that happy employees create happy customers.

Mr. Lee understands that time is the one thing that most people don’t have enough of. He sells a great deal of used cars which includes all vehicle brands (Toyota, Honda, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Ford, etc.) and believes these customers deserve the ability to return to the dealership for service instead of sending them to another dealership. This was the driving force behind opening the Express Super Service Center and being able to service and repair these other makes and models.



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Sponsors of HopeSally, Silvie and Heaven Britton are American citizens born in Costa Rica, where their parents were serving as full-time missionaries at the time. Their earliest memories were of helping others; especially youth and the elderly. Being that their family was large (eight kids) they learned at an early age to share, and developed a healthy work ethic as all were expected to not only help with the chores around the house, but watch out for their younger brothers and sisters.

By the time they were teens they had also lived in France and Brazil, ending up in Plano Texas where they graduated from high school. All three would go on to study television production and post-production and then enter full-time employment at their family studio. The Brittons came to Bay County six years ago on vacation, fell in love with the beaches, the people and the lifestyle, and simply stayed.

The Britton girls real passion, however,

is their charity work as volunteers for “Sponsors of Hope.” In recent months they donated two truckloads of clothing to local area churches and the Rescue Mission for Bay County’s most needy, and have given wheelchairs and eyeglasses to help Panama City young people.

These young ladies also regularly help four local nursing homes with any basic necessities their residents may need. Soon they hope to teach local youth how to sail, with a sailboat that was recently donated to the organization. Most recently the Britton girls have been gathering linens and towels for needy families and are planning to cheer up Bay County children at Christmas. Linen and toy donations (only) can be dropped off at AAA Self Storage, 2125 Lisenby Avenue in Panama City.

For information on how you can help, please contact Sally, Silvie or Heaven at [email protected] or by phone at (850) 319-1755

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Locals Helping LocalsWho would have thought a gaggle of little ducks could help out in such a big way? The Grand Panama Beach Resort hosted the Annual Duck Race and Cocktail Party to help raise money for Beach Care Services (BCS). This year $10,600 was raised. Pastor Ramon Duvall from Beachside Fellowship was emcee. The Acoustix played music poolside, and duck riders braved the evening air and chilly water, all for a good cause. BCS is a non-profi t organization that provides emergency assistance. Founded 10 years ago, BCS has helped thousands of beach residents pay bills, fi ll prescriptions and buy gas or trolley passes to get to work. Beach Care Services is an all-volunteer organization with no paid staff members and a volunteer board. It is funded completely by contributions from local churches, businesses, individuals and civic groups. The bills for operating expenses are paid by Bill and Eric Buskell. Upper Left Photo by Linda Lucas, Bay County Bullet: Rick Russell and Cyndi Ainsworth win the fi rst round of the Duck Races. Right Photo: Sally, Heaven and Silvie Britton.

BAY COUNTY AUDUBONAUDUBON PRESENTS ITS 41ST ANNUAL TRAVEL & ADVENTURE FILM SERIES

For more than 47 years Bay County Audubon members have been involved in activities ranging from assessment of local bird populations to taking action on local conservation and environmental issues. We are involved in all areas of environmental concern and conservation efforts, not only here in Bay County, but also on a state basis with Audubon of Florida and on a national basis with National Audubon Society.

For the 41st year the Bay County Audubon Society will present its Travel & Adventure Film Series. The color motion pictures are presented and personally narrated on stage by the cinematographer. Proceeds from ticket sales are used for educational programs in Bay County public schools to promote wildlife protection and rehabilitation, conservation education, and land preservation.

The fi lms will be held at J. R. Arnold High School, 550 Alf Coleman Road at 7:00 pm. 2010 fi lms include:

January 7: Beneath the Jungle and Beyond by Dale JohnsonFebruary 4: Yellowstone: Trails and Tales by Sandy MortimerFebruary 11: Cruising Russia, St. Petersburg to Moscow by Clint Denn

Tickets are available at the door: Season Passes cost $12.00; individual programs cost $5.00; and students 18 and under are free. For more information contact Richard Ingram, Publicity Chair at (850) 871-1736 or visit www.baycountyaudubon.org.



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The Energy Puzzle: Put-ting the Pieces TogetherCmdr. Jessica Pfefferkorn

The Department of the Navy participat-ed in Energy Aware-ness Month in Oc-tober. Throughout the Navy and here at NSAPC, we fo-cused our attention on this event as En-ergy Action Month.

DoN is aligning its energy awareness theme with the Department of Energy: A Sustain-able Energy Future—We’re Putting All the Pieces Together. This theme encourages individuals to make energy conscious deci-sions, in the workplace and at home, to help solve the Navy’s energy challenges.

The Navy’s emerging energy strategy is cen-tered on energy security, energy effi ciency and environmental stewardship that together will enable us to remain the world’s pre-eminent maritime power. Energy security is critical to mission success. Energy secu-rity safeguards our energy infrastructure and shields the Navy and Marine Corps from volatility in the energy market. Energy effi -ciency, being energy-smart in the little things we do every day, gives us immediate payback and allows for investing in the future. Power-ing down your workstation at the end of the day can amount to huge savings when multi-plied by more than 2000 computers on base. Investing in environmentally-responsible technologies afl oat and ashore will not only save money but will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut our dependence on fossil fuels.

Navy people are all responsible for energy effi ciency and promoting a healthy environ-ment for a sustainable future. So what are we doing locally to help reach Navy and DOD energy goals? According to our Public Works “Energy Czar” Wells Parker, a whole lot! Energy projects currently underway will lower our total energy and water use by about 5% each per year annually. Our 2009 base-wide Energy Conservation Project, rep-

resenting a $1.7 million investment across an aggregate of over 70 buildings, pays for itself three times over during the 30-year lifespan of the assets.

Across NSA Panama City, we have replaced over 20,000 lights with premium effi ciency lights in the last 3 years, slashing lighting power use in our buildings by up to two-thirds. Our MWR basketball gym is a shin-ing example, wherein new premium 150 watt light fi xtures actually produce more light than the old 400 watt lamps they replaced.

Starting in 2010, one of the training pools at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Cen-ter will be heated by solar energy. You may have noticed we’ve already gone solar with street lights at the north NDSTC parking lot, the NDSTC jogging path on Sandpiper, and by the Osprey Lane path bridge. These initia-tives are phase 1 of multi-year shift toward energy independence.

Efforts like these have resulted in Naval Sur-face Warfare Center Panama City Division’s recognition by Federal Energy Management Program and NSA PC achieving back-to-back SECNAV Gold awards for 2008 and 2009. A big round of thanks for our suc-cess is due to the diligence of command and department energy monitors around the base. But these achievements are made possible only through good energy stewardship by every one of us, every day.

The Costs and Benefi ts of Higher EducationDr. Ken Shaw, FSU PC Dean

Our community is very fortunate to have access to high quality higher edu-cation in this region. Florida State Uni-versity was recently ranked #48 in the 2010 U.S. News and World Reports Top 50 Public Universi-

ties. These high quality programs are offered at FSU Panama City and are taught by bright

and caring professors whose goals are to help students be successful in the real world. We are also fortunate to have great colleges in Northwest Florida that help students obtain a quality associate of arts degree; these colleg-es provide FSU Panama City with students who are academically grounded and ready to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

I often hear that higher education is becom-ing unaffordable, so I decided to tackle this problem and fi nd out what are the costs and benefi ts of higher education. I fi rst chose to look at the savings a student would have if they obtained their bachelor’s degree locally rather than going away to school. I found that the cost savings were signifi cant.

At current tuition prices, a student obtain-ing an associate of arts degree at Gulf Coast Community College and then obtaining a bachelor’s degree at FSU Panama City would pay $12,596 in tuition costs, based upon completion of 60 credit hours at each institution.

If a student decided to attend Florida State University in Tallahassee, the total tuition costs would be $18,304. Adding housing costs at $7,000/year would bring the total tuition and housing expenses to $46,304, as-suming completion of 120 credit hours over a four-year timeframe. The cost savings of obtaining a higher education locally are sub-stantial. In tuition alone, the savings are over $5,700 and with housing expenses, the sav-ings are over $33,700!

Though the $12,596 costs seem high, obtain-ing a bachelor’s degree will provide many benefi ts to a student. The primary fi nancial benefi t to obtaining a bachelor’s degree ver-sus only a high school diploma is that of an increase in future earnings. Statistics from 2006 refl ect the median annual earnings of full-time, full-year wage employees and sal-ary workers ages 25-34. The report showed that the median annual salary for high school graduates is $29,000/year and the median annual salary for 4-year college graduates is $43,500. The difference in salaries between the high school graduate and the college graduate is $14,500, a value that is greater than the tuition costs for a 4-year degree ob-tained locally.

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There are many additional benefi ts to ob-taining a bachelor’s degree; some are listed below:1. College graduates are typically better prepared to understand and engage in the world, the country, the state, and community in which we live.2. College graduates obtain better jobs and have additional opportunities available to them.3. Due to increased earnings potential, col-lege graduates are more likely to enjoy an improved quality of life.4. Statistics indicate that college graduates give back to their community more often than those with less education, thus enhanc-ing and improving not only their own quality of life, but the lives of many others as well.

Investing in a higher education provides signifi cant economic and cultural benefi ts for the graduate now and for generations to come! It is clear that the benefi ts far out-weigh the costs.

GCCC’s Annual ReportDr. Jim Kerley, GCCC President

Gulf Coast Com-munity College is pleased to announce that we recently published our 2008-09 Annual Report. The main purpose of the report is to measure our perfor-mance against the boldly stated goals

set forth in our fi ve-year Strategic Plan. As you may recall, the plan was created utiliz-ing the input of faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders and refl ects our desire to continuously improve in providing world-class education opportunities to our community. Everything we do throughout the college and each new initiative taken by our faculty and staff ties in to one of the following goals:• Expanding learning opportunities• Fostering success of our students• Collaborating with our community• Advancing economic development

At this point we are one year into our cur-rent strategic plan and I am thrilled to say that we have exceeded many of our stated goals. Some of the highlights are:• GCCC showed a 5 percent increase in en-rollment, refl ecting an increase in the need for the community college mission during troubling economic times.• The college increased e-Learning courses offered by 14 percent as we strive to make education more readily available to students.• Dual enrollment (high school students tak-ing college courses) increased by 11 percent, the highest participation rate in the state.• Five new degree/certifi cate programs were created to expand educational opportunities.• The college enjoyed substantial increases in all areas of student satisfaction as mea-sured by the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, a top national metric.• GCCC increased cooperation with FSU PC by launching the CONNECT! Program, offering students a seamless transition from GCCC’s associates program to a bachelor’s program at FSU PC.

Now more than ever, we believe it is of the utmost importance to continue to offer new opportunities in order to better meet local workforce needs and to increase fulfi lling career options for everyone. We promise to keep you abreast of our progress and invite you to take a close look at our annual report. An electronic version is available for your review at www.gulfcoast.edu and thank you for your continued support and feedback.

Tourist Development Council Dan Rowe, President & CEO, Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau

In addition to stun-ning beaches, Pan-ama City Beach offers many un-expected natural wonders for visitors seeking a little ad-venture in the great outdoors.Eco-Seekers can

enjoy hiking along scenic trails, camping along the shore, unparalleled fi shing, kayak-ing tours, off-road cycling, diving and more. And, with everything from airboat adven-tures to glass bottom boat tours and marine rescue programs, there are many ways in which to experience and observe the sur-rounding wildlife of our coastal region.

Even more exciting, Panama City Beach will soon be easily accessible to outdoor enthusiasts around the world, as we’re just a few short months away from the debut of daily fl ights arriving to Northwest Florida – Panama City International Airport. On May 18, 2010, the nation’s newest airport begins air service and opens the gates to a state-of-the-art, eco-conscious terminal designed to qualify for LEED certifi cation.

The rich beauty and appeal of the North-west Florida region has caught the eye and attention of the nation as America’s leading low-cost carrier, Southwest Airlines, made a milestone announcement to the world with its intent to provide daily air service to the new airport beginning in May 2010.

On October 21st, coupled with the announce-ment of plans to expand service to include eight daily fl ights into northwest Florida, Southwest Airlines also shared this exciting news: “Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced at its annual Media Day a ‘green plane,’ an innovative idea that mar-ries effi ciency, environmentally responsible products, customer comfort, and reduced waste and weight. This plane, a Boeing 737-700, will serve as a test environment for new environmentally responsible materials and Customer comfort products.”

It is a fl ying testament to the airline’s philoso-phy that environmental decisions make good business sense. All of the initiatives being tested on this Green Plane, when combined, will equate to a weight savings of almost fi ve pounds per seat, thus saving fuel and reduc-ing emissions, along with adding recyclable elements to the cabin interior and reducing waste.

“Southwest is committed to continuing to lead the industry in emissions reductions through fuel effi ciency. Effi ciency in fuel




consumption benefi ts our Company as well as the environment, and this has been part of our business model since the beginning,” said Gary Kelly, Southwest’s Chairman, President, and CEO. “As we look to the fu-ture, we know climate change remains of vi-tal importance to our industry, our Company, and our Customers, so Southwest works hard every day in every area to be a responsible steward of the environment.”

“Southwest is proud to lead the aviation in-dustry in environmental stewardship and honored to be working with these eco-friend-ly vendors and our partners at Boeing,” Kelly says. “We are excited to test their forward-thinking products and expect these green products to not only help the environment, but also create a fuel and materials cost sav-ing for Southwest.”

In addition to the green plane, Southwest also announced the November 1st kickoff of its more robust onboard recycling program, which is a co-mingled system that will allow the airline to capture more recyclable mate-rial and divert it from the waste stream.

Environmental Stewardship is a responsibil-ity Southwest takes seriously. For more in-formation visit southwest.com/cares.

Florida Energy Sector PartnershipKim Bodine, Executive Director, Gulf Coast Workforce Board

Fighting global warming and trans-forming into a green economy is a mas-sive and defi ning challenge. In order to address this chal-lenge in Florida, the Gulf Coast Work-force Board has partnered with other

regional workforce boards and Workforce Florida on a grant proposal called the Flor-ida Energy Sector Partnership and Training Grant.

If funded, the grant will support training and

retraining of workers to meet the demands of the green economy. The majority of training will focus on incumbent workers in need of skill upgrades, as well as laid-off workers in need of retooling for green job placement. In-dustries being targeted include manufacturing, government, education, healthcare, building/constructions, architects, engineers, commu-nity association managers, automobile techni-cians, and other professionals implementing energy effi ciency and renewable energy.

Locally, the program will leverage the training of Gulf Coast Community College’s Alterna-tive Energy Engineering Technology (AET) certifi cate, upcoming Sustainable Design Technical certifi cate, and Continuing Educa-tion opportunities: LEED Green Associate Prep, Green Supply Chain, and Green Sales Associate training. Florida Solar Energy Cen-ter and Purdue University will also be lever-aged for curriculum development and train the trainer programs.

The Florida Energy Sector Partnership and Training Grant is a $6 million dollar proposal to the US Department of Labor. The award announcement is expected in January 2010.

TROY UpdateLisa Kitto, Site Director, Troy University-PC/Tyndall AFB

When I fi rst real-ized the theme of this Circuit edition revolved around “going green” I im-mediately thought there would be nothing TROY re-lated that I could contribute on the subject that would

be of any interest to the readers. However, Lori Wolverton our resident optimist said to me she would be happy to investigate the topic and I was pleasantly surprised with the efforts of her research. Lori discovered that within the Troy University family our fac-ulty, staff members, and students are actively involved in many “Go Green” efforts.

Our Department of Biological & Environ-

mental Sciences of Troy University is very proud of faculty members Dr. Alicia What-ley, Dr. Michael Stewart, and Dr. Christi Magrath, along with former graduate student Ms. Smirti Bhattarai, who were recently published in the journal Aquatic Ecosytem Health and Management. Toni Robinson and Eddie James of our Southeast Region spearheaded a “Go Green” effort by recy-cling batteries and ink cartridges. They were able to send over 200 ink cartridges to Pet Smart Charities which are then used to fund food and medication for animals in shelters. Additionally, Lori discovered a majority of TROY locations have established a re-cycling plan for bottles, cans and paper and soon our billboard vinyls will be recycled to make purses, bags, and satchels.

In August of this year our campus in Troy, Alabama initiated “Trayless” dining. By switching to laminate serving dishes, the need for plastic trays was eliminated and the end result is a reduction in food waste as well as a savings of 200 gallons of water a day, per thousand meals served.

And fi nally, our Continuing Education Pro-gram has a course in the Personal Enrich-ment Department titled “Going Green at the Workplace.” This course is taught online by Brad Bergman. Mr. Bergman holds an MBA with a specialization in Technology Manage-ment. He currently works as a renewable energy professional and teaches classes as an adjunct professor.

As a University, I am pleased to be able to relay that we are doing things to protect our environment and will be looking for other ways as well, and encourage all others to do the same. For more information about the course “Going Green at the Workplace,” please visit the TROY website at www.troy.edu or call us at (850) 747-0634.




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Pastor Ramon Duvall, Beachside Fellowship Panama City Beach is certainly among the most beautiful places on earth. The sand, the sea and a cornucopia of indigenous plant and animal species all harmonize together to make our environment unique in the world. Just a few moments of the sun’s warmth and the timeless beat of the waves upon the sand constitute the best therapy available on our planet. We are truly blessed to have the opportunity to live and work in the midst of such unparalleled beauty.

We strive to be good stewards of our environment, and to respect the amazing creation around us. In this way, we preserve what we now enjoy for those who follow in our footsteps. The magnifi cence that surrounds us on Panama City Beach is made complete by the many wonderful people who spend their lives working and playing here. You are an important part of our environment. You are an integral part of our community, and your work as an Ambassador fosters the sense of unity and caring for which we are known.

Every function you attend provides opportunity for business net-working and growing relationships. When you invest your time cel-ebrating with others, you open the door to your own celebration: a celebration of success, peace, joy, and fulfi llment. Thank you for being an active participant in our Ambassador activities. I appreciate each one of you, and I am grateful for your support of the mission of the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (850) 960-6026 or call the Chamber at (850) 235-1159. I’ll see you at the next event!

Albert F. Mapp, Jr. MD PACharlie Coram’s Place on 23rd

Children’s Home SocietyColours at Bay Town

Custom Technical Services of North FLDance Life Fitness, Inc.

Emerald Coast Obstetrics & GynecologyEmerald Coast VFW Post 10555

Gwynne K. EbanksHealthpoint Medical Group

Healthy Start of Bay, Franklin & GulfIronman Florida

John Lee Nissan Panama City MazdaJones Lang LaSalle

Magnolia Private Residence ClubMartin Theatre

Mattress AmericaMetabolic Research Center

Mills Heating & AirOcean Towers Beach Club

O’Sullivan Creel, LLPPanama City Rescue Mission

Payroll Matters of North Florida, Inc.Preferred Risk Group, LLC

R. B. Baker Construction, Inc.Rodeheaver & Harris Insurance, LLC

TheMPService, LLC

Fridays

November 13, 2009Edgewater Beach ResortNETWORKING: 7:30-8:00 amPROGRAM: 8:00-9:00 amJoin Randy Curtis, Airport Authority and Kevin Johnson, VP Economic Development at St. JoeSponsored by PBS & J and KBR

December 11, 2009Edgewater Beach ResortNETWORKING: 7:30-8:00 amPROGRAM: 8:00-9:00 amAl Wendstrand, Florida’s Great NorthwestSponsored by Knology

C H A M B E RAfter Hours Business MixersThursday, November 19, 2009Calypso5:30-7:30 pmSponsored by Carr Riggs & Ingram

Thursday, December 17, 2009Holiday Party at Breakers5:30-7:30 pm

SEEKING SPONSORS For two First Friday’s at the Beach on January 8, 2010 and July 9, 2010

FSU Holley Academic Center

One Speaking Sponsor per event: $2,000 Table sponsors: $500 each, limited to fourContact Hillary for details and sponsorship benefi ts. (850) 235-1159 [email protected]



embers Ribbon Cuttings . New & Renewing Chamber Members . Ambassador Update

Renewals - 1 YearActon Up With Downs, Inc.

ATL Landscaping & Maintenance, Inc.Bill Bryd Kia

Coast to Coast RentalsDeJa-Vu

Dennis Lichorwic, DMDEconfi na Creek Canoe Livery, LLC

Howell & Golden, PALisa & Co. Event Planning, Consulting and Design

Press Print Graphics, LLCRudolph Engineering & Construction

Solace Day Spa & SalonStudent Breaks, LLC

Tri State Plumbing, Inc.Vacation On Demand

Renewals - 2 YearsDade Paper/Gulf States

Executive Offi ce Furniture, Inc.Henkle Law Firm

HP Pools, Inc.Jim Free Realty

Nova Engineering and Environmental, Inc.Renegade Sports Center

Southern ResortsSystem Laundry Management and Linen Rentals Co.

Viamedia

Renewals - 3 YearsAlexan Back Beach/Trammell Crow Residential

FSU-Panama CityWomen’s Civic Club of Panama City Beach

Renewals - 4 YearsGulf Crest Condominiums

Irby Electric ExpressLandmark Holiday Beach/Vacation Resorts Int’l.

McInnis Builders, LLCWBPC-FM (B95.1)

Renewals - 5 YearsAqua Condominiums

Carillon Beach InstituteMike’s Diner

Renewals - 6 YearsBen Kernan

Joey’s Coff eeJoni’s Beach Rentals, Inc.Labor Ready Worldwide

Surfside Storage, Inc.WAVEnet Technologies, Inc.

Renewals - 7 YearsAT&T Advertising Solutions

BaySolutionsCalypso

Coldwell Banker United, RealtorsKeith Mortensen

Panama City Beach Senior Center

mVerizon Wireless, 9/9

Sallie Mae, Inc.Thomas Stroud

Renewals - 8 YearsCharles Haines, Jr.

Panhandle Educators Federal Credit Union

Renewals - 9 Years Bay Arts Alliance

Burg Management CompanyEnterprise Rent-A-Car

PAKMAIL on the BeachPapa John’s Pizza /R & L Enterprises

Renewals - 10 YearsBoys & Girls Club of Bay County

The Storage Center

Renewals - 11 Years The St. Joe Company

Renewals - 12 YearsCalhoun Chiropractic Center, P. A.

Donald F. Nations Real EstateHealthsouth Emerald Coast Rehabilitation Hospital

Renewals - 13 YearsLiz and Jane ClothesLollye On The Beach

Panama City Beach Visitor’s Map

State Attorney, Glen HessTrustmark Bank

Renewals - 14 YearsCopy Products

Paradise Sound Resort Entertainment

Renewals - 15 YearsCher’s Hallmark Shop

Publix Supermarket Breakfast Point, Inc.

Renewals - 16 YearsAdvanced Eye Care of Bay County

Hombre Golf ClubKnology Connecting Bay County

Panama City - Bay County International Airport

Renewals - 17 YearsGulf Glo Banners & Signs

The Shores Homeowners Association

Renewals - 18 YearsKilgore’s Karpet & Ceramic Tile, Inc.

Renewals - 19 YearsEbro/Washington Co Kennel Club

Renewals - 20 YearsGulf Highlands Beach Resort HOA

Renewals - 22 YearsInacomp Data and Voice Systems, Inc.

Peoples First Community Bank

Red Robin, 9/11

Nu Wave Medical Center

Front Beach Road CRA, 9/9

Grand Lagoon, 10/1

Dance Life Fitness, 10/16



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