REMINDER: RSVP TODAY for This Fridays Annual Awards & Installation Breakfast! #GrandGalaWKND
Just a reminder that this Friday, February 16th is the Navarre Chamber's Annual Awards & Installation Breakfast, which is part of our Grand Gala Weekend "Changes in Latitudes" presented by Florida Power & Light - a two--day event this year. ATTIRE IS COASTAL CASUAL!At this time, we have almost 200 attending the Friday morning event - so if you are wanting to attend Friday only, please RSVP TODAY to make sure you get a seat for this very special event!! (Tickets for Friday only are $25 for Chamber Members
Your business tax filing guide has arrived
MIDNIGHT OILEDITION 239 RESOURCES & TIPSA complete guide to filing business taxesUnderstanding your federal, state, and local taxes is vital to your success as a business owner. Here's a complete guide to filing your business taxes, including important deadlines and common tax forms. How to effectively calculate business successSetting goals and tracking the right metrics are crucial for monitoring business success. Implement the SMART strategy — defining goals that are Specific, Measurable,
A Blueprint for Launching Your Virtual Business
The concept of a fully-remote business isn't just a trend; it's evolving into a mainstream operational model. With the digital transformation in full swing, the need for a comprehensive guide on starting a remote business has never been higher. This article delves into the maze of remote work intricacies, helping you to establish a lucrative, efficient, and culturally vibrant remote organization. We'll dissect eight pivotal aspects, ranging from business model selection to cutting-edge technology
NEW BLOG POST: Turning Gift Returns and Exchanges into Business Opportunities
You hate to see it coming—a customer with your bag in hand. You know where that’s headed. No matter how helpful you were or how great your products are, the holiday season isn’t a holiday without a wave of gift returns and exchanges. While it's easy to view these transactions as inconveniences, savvy businesses recognize the untapped potential these transactionshold. There’s an art to handling gift returns and these strategies will help you transform them into valuable opportunities for building customer
The Must-Know Ways Small Business Will Change in 2024
Business leaders share their expert predictions on how the state of small business will change this coming year.By: Danielle Fallon-O'Leary , ContributorShare Changes are in store for small business in 2024. SMB owners can compete by implementing artificial intelligence in their operation and sharpening their digital marketing skills. — Getty Images/Eva Katalin From technological advancements to shifts in consumer and employee demand, small businesses must continuously adapt to market changes. With
Navarre Chamber Launches #ShopNavarreFirst E-Gift Card Program
The Navarre Beach Area Chamber is proud to announce the introduction of a new Gift Local E-Gift Card – a very user-friendly and robust platform making it easy for merchants and card holders to help drive business in the Navarre area. “The Chamber is always looking for innovative ways to help grow our members’ businesses and build community,” said Chamber President Chanda Ryan. “Participating members can honor the e-card to help drive the local economy and keep spending local.” Using Yiftee as our new
THIS WEEK at Your Navarre Chamber - 11/27/2023
Good Morning! We hope everyone had a happy & safe Thanksgiving weekend!! Your Chamber had a busy weekend with the Community Christmas Tree Lighting and the 12th Annual Shop & Dine Crawl. If you missed the Tree Lighting, it was our largest attendance with 300+ in just our third year. We really appreciate Baptist Emergency Room & Urgent Care being our presenting sponsor, along with University Lending Group sponsoring the tree. And, special thanks to Perfect Blend Coffee Company for providing free hot
UNITED WAY OF WEST FLORIDA UNITES ESCAMBIA AND SANTA ROSA COUNTIES WITH NEW HEADQUARTERS AND PREPARE
Pensacola, Fla. – November 21, 2023 United Way of West Florida proudly celebrated the opening of its new headquarters on Thursday, November 16th, 2023, symbolizing a significant step in the organization’s mission to unite and serve the communities of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. This achievement coincides with the anticipation of United Way of West Florida’s upcoming 100th anniversary. The new headquarters, strategically located to enhance accessibility and engagement, symbolizes United Way of West
NEW BLOG POST: How Shopping Small Saves Money This Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, many of us find ourselves caught up in the excitement of gift-giving, festive decorations, and the joy of spending time with loved ones. But this can also be an overwhelming time with mounting costs and rising prices. According to a recent poll, 43% of middle-income Americans are estimating they will cut back this year from last and 40% are saying they'll spend the same as last year. That means there are a large number of people looking to save money this holiday. CLICK
THIS WEEK at Your Navarre Chamber - 11/13/2023
Happy Small Business Season!! Just a reminder about a few networking opportunities happening this week:Women 2 Women ConnectingChamber 101 Member Orientation WorkshopJoint Business After Hours at The Beacon with Gulf Breeze ChamberShop Small & Win!Ribbon Cutting for Navarre Rotary Harmony Park Grand Opening - Saturday, January 18th at 11 am AND, we hope you received and have had a chance to read the details about the following two (2) events coming up for the holidays:Inaugural Shop Local &
NEW BLOG POST: 16 Questions to Use to Prepare for Small Business Season Success
Do you find yourself wondering how you’re going to compete with larger, national stores with big marketing budgets and attractive loss leaders that bring in a crowd? How will you capture the attention of local shoppers, dinner, or service users? Well, we’re here to equip you with a set of insightful questions to ask yourself, your employees, and your customers for big returns this holiday. By embracing these questions, you will not only position your business for the holiday rush (and revenue!) but also
Inaugural Shop Local & Win! and 12th Annual Holiday Shop & Dine Crawl Announced!
Dear Chamber Member: The Navarre Chamber is kicking off a new program for the holiday season. We call it “Shop Local and Win,” and it involves rewarding people who shop local in the Navarre area (32566, 32563 & 32561) for the holidays. The program will run November 17 – December 31, 2023. The purpose is to get people into local stores to shop for the holidays. It also helps people to see how the Chamber helps businesses get connected to the community and to see value in being a member of the Navarre
Starting a Green Building Business? Take a Look at This Helpful Guide
Whether you’re a small business owner looking to get your green building business up and running or an experienced entrepreneur eager to expand, there are certain steps you should take to ensure your venture is successful. From utilizing Adobe Acrobat tools to understanding the importance of a proper business plan to registering your business with the state, there are numerous considerations when it comes to starting and growing a green building business. Here’s what you need to know.Gearing Up for the
GUIDELINES: Opening America
White House Logo Opening Up America Again President Trump has unveiled Guidelines for Opening Up America Again, a three-phased approach based on the advice of public health experts. These steps will help state and local officials when reopening their economies, getting people back to work, and continuing to protect American lives.CRITERIAPHASE ONEPHASE TWOPHASE THREEProposed Phased Approach BASED ON UP-TO-DATE DATA AND READINESS MITIGATES RISK OF RESURGENCE PROTECTS THE MOST VULNERABLE IMPLEMENTABLE