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MARK YOURCALENDAR

MAY 2020

For these great networking/informative meetings and events coming in for May! (Based on current restrictions all April

meetings/events are cancelled or have been posponed)

• BUSINESS AFTER HOURSSPONSORED BY: Team Baker, MBA RE/MAX InfinityTuesday, May 5th5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Hosted by: South Market, 4495 Chumuckla HighwayCost: $10 at the doorRSVP to: 623-2339 or [email protected]

• NETWORKING LUNCHFriday, May 8th12Noon @ The Hangar American Grill, 3966 Avalon BoulevardCost: $10 at the doorRSVP to 623-2339 or [email protected]

• E.D.G.E. (Economic Development Growth & Education)

On hiatus until the 2021 school year!

• THE A.M. NETWORK BREAKFASTSPONSORED BY: Five Star Painting of PensacolaFriday, May 29thLocated at: Grover T’s BBQ, 5887 Highway 90$10 at the doorRSVP Required: 623-2339 orEmail: [email protected]

The Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Information Center • (850) 623-23392

Message From CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDTerry Miller

A Message from our Chair...

Today’s environment is quite unique. The Coronavirus has captured everyone’s attention and

is impacting our lives in one way or another.

Health and welfare is the number one priority. I encourage each and every one to take the recommended precautions seriously so that we can play our part in preventing the acceleration of the spreading of this highly contagious disease.

Thank you to all of the essential personnel who continue to go to work every day. Your efforts are appreciated by all the citizens of Santa Rosa County.

The Coronavirus has impacted both large and small busi-nesses. Eventually, we will hit an inflection point where new cases being reported will begin to decline, but the impact especially on our small businesses and non-profits could be quite severe and long lasting.

The shop locally message I frequently share is more import-ant now than ever. Chamber members and citizens of Santa Rosa County I would ask that you please consider shopping and eating locally to support each other. The money you spend typically gets reinvested locally so your investment can have a compounding effect.

The Chamber will continue to support these business and non-profits. We will help you disseminate information about your business/organization via our website and Facebook. I have asked our board member and Ambassadors to share your information on their social media platforms as well. The goal is to increase the number of people your information reaches exponentially.

I feel confident that our community will weather this event with flying colors as we have so many

times in the past.

You chamber staff and members are here to help. Please use us as a resource. If I can help in anyway, please do not hesitate to call me at 850.995.3382.

2020 COMMITTEE & EVENT CHAIRS

Thanks to all our chairs in 2019!

WE’RE BACK!!!Thanks to the efforts of Ellis Crane Works, Inc. and McCombs Electrical Company, Inc. our electronic mar-quee is back up and running in it’s new location on Avalon Boulevard! Other some cosmetic work (brick

encasements); we are ready to share and post announcements!THANK YOU Mike McCombs and Steve Salter!

The Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Information Center • www.srcchamber.com3

EXECUTIVECOMMITTEE 2020

Chair: Terry Miller, Edward Jones InvestmentsPast Chair: Sharon Pitts, Individual Member

Chair-Elect: Robin Vickers, University of Florida, WFREC

Treasurer: Anna Weaver, SynovusSecretary: Jill Sport, Sport & Wheat, CPA, PA

Tracy Allen ............... Goosehead InsuranceCapt. Paul Bowdich ... Naval Air Station Whiting Field (Ex-Officio)

Kevin Brown ............. Senator Doug Broxson’s Office

Lance Cook ............... Lance Cook Marketing & Consulting

Cindy Sallas Drummond ..Santa Rosa Medical Center

Erica Grancagnolo ..... SRC Economic Development

Office (Ex-Officio)

Mike Johnson ........... Goldring Gulf Distributing Co.

Debbie Kemp ............ Pen Air Federal Credit Union

Charlin Knight .......... Santa Rosa County Schools

(Ex-Officio)

Jennifer Micklos ........ The First, ANBA

Jeremy Reeder .......... Reeder Financial Group

Steve Rhodes ............ Gulf Power Company

Mirella Savage .......... HelmsBriscoe

Margarita Vazquez .... Primerica Financial Services

Ray Walker ............... A.T.& T.

City of Milton ............ Randy Jorgenson (Ex-Officio)

Director Emeritus...... Larry Strain, Synovus

BOARDMEMBERS 2020

2020 Officers & Board of Directors

2020 COMMITTEE & EVENT CHAIRS

Thanks to all our chairs in 2019!

Ambassadors..............................................Greg Cowell .......................................... Farm Bureau Insurance

Awards Luncheon .......................................Tracy Allen ............................................ Goosehead Insurance

Building Committee ...................................Ed Carson .............................................. Carson Construction

Business After Hours ..................................Anna Weaver ......................................... Synovus

Co-Chair .................................................Terry Miller ............................................ Edward Jones Investments

Business Expo.............................................Terry Miller ............................................ Edward Jones Investments

Co-Chair .................................................Tracy Beach ........................................... Blue Arbor

Christmas Parade .......................................Connie Clark .......................................... Santa Rosa Lions Club

Community Service Council ........................Jaimie Hudson ...................................... Emerald Coast Hospice

E.D.G.E........................................................Charlin Knight ....................................... SRC School District

Co-Chair ................................................Tina Stewart .......................................... SRC Economic Development Office

Dan McKenzie Golf Classic ..........................Larry Strain ........................................... Synovus

Finance Committee ....................................Terry Miller ............................................ Edward Jones Investments

Job Fair .......................................................Daryl Johnson ....................................... Retiree

July 4th Riverfest .......................................Larry Strain ........................................... Synovus

Leadership Santa Rosa ...............................Christina Simmons ................................ Class 28 Graduate

Leadership Santa Rosa Alumni ...................Kyle Schoolar ........................................ Feeding The Gulf Coast

Local Legislative Action .............................Ed Carson .............................................. Carson Construction

Ray Walker ............................................ AT&T

Membership Development.........................Terry Miller ............................................ Edward Jones Investments

Military Appreciation Month ......................Tracy Allen ............................................ Goosehead Insurance

Santa Rosa Young Professionals .................Magen Norwood ................................... Santa Rosa Medical Center

Networking Lunch ......................................Nancy Connelly ..................................... Harvesters Federal Credit Union

The A.M. Network ......................................Tracy Allen ............................................ Goosehead Insurance

Thank you Tanglewood Golf Club for hosting our February Board of Directors meeting in your awesome meeting space!


THANK YOU 2020 SPONSORSKeeping us networked, informed and engaged.

“SHOP LOCAL” ON LINE MARKET PLACE& SPECIAL OFFER FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS!

Hi All, Hope this message reaches you well. 5 Star Culture Co. would love the opportunity to offer a FREE month to the members of the Santa Rosa Chamber. We are offer an easy way to help businesses sell their prod-ucts, book their services, order farm-to-table, and encourage donations to local nonprofits online. If you are interested please feel free to learn more about us here: https://5starcultureco.com/pages/about/ 1. To get a free month subscribe to a monthly or yearly membership on our page with the link: https://5starcultureco.com/subscribe/ 2. Add the membership to your cart and proceed to checkout. At the top of the page is an area to enter your coupon code: • Monthly – sr3cm• Yearly – sr3ca Thank You For Shopping Local,

Andrew Schroeder, CEO/Founder850.748.1864

[email protected]

Business After Hours January .............. Team Baker, MBA, RE/MAX InfinityFebruary ............ Grover T’s BBQMarch ................ Team Baker, MBA, RE/MAX InfinityMay ................... Team Baker, MBA, RE/MAX InfinityJune ................... Team Baker, MBA, RE/MAX InfinityAugust ............... Grover T’s BBQSeptember ......... Blackwater Heritage Trail, Inc.October .............. Team Baker, MBA, RE/MAX InfinityNovember .......... Synovus

Networking Lunch February ............ Holiday BuildersMarch ................ Florida Insurance AgencyMay ................... Pen Air Federal Credit UnionJune ................... Morton BuildingsJuly .................... Santa Rosa Medical CenterAugust ............... Emmanuel, Sheppard & CondonSeptember ......... Capstone AcademyOctober .............. Firehouse SubsNovember .......... Mediacom / Gulf Coast NetworkDecember ........... Harvesters Federal Credit Union

The A.M. Network January .............. Something Old SalvageFebruary ............ Florida BlueApril .................. CenterState BankMay ................... Five Star Painting of PensacolaJune ................... Emmanuel, Sheppard & CondonJuly .................... United BankAugust ............... Santa Rosa Medical CenterSeptember ......... Harvesters Federal Credit UnionOctober .............. Pen Air Federal Credit Union

The Santa Rosan January .............. Alyssa’sFebruary ............ NOLA Lending GroupMarch ................ Emmanuel, Sheppard & CondonApril .................. United Way of West FloridaMay ................... Santa Rosa Medical CenterJune ................... AvailableJuly .................... AvailableAugust ............... Leadership Santa RosaSeptember ......... Primerica Financial ServicesOctober .............. Santa Rosa Medical CenterNovember .......... AvailableDecember ........... Available

NETWORKING It’s all about

connecting you to other businesses We look forward to getting back to our normal

business networking opportunities in May. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK!

JOIN IN!


As a native Santa Rosan, this article has been especially challenging to write. While I am thankful the 2020 Legislative Session concluded, and I’m back home with my family, it’s not exactly how I pictured it. I know it’s not how any of us imagined spending Spring Break and the weeks leading up to April. As I write this, the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in our communities and throughout our state. We are working from home if we are able, having groceries delivered, coordinating online school for our kids, and so much more - the “new normal” as it has been coined.

While the disease has taken many lives, several from our county, it’s as important as ever to stay vigilant – be prepared and don’t panic. From the onset of this global health crisis, I’ve provided the most accurate information from local, state and federal officials as possi-ble. I pledge to continue sharing these resources and answering your concerns with compassion and concrete facts. For the latest updates, follow the official office Facebook page (@RepJayerWilliamson) and get connected with our new YouTube channel (FL House District 3). We also distribute a monthly e-newsletter, which is available by sub-scribing through Facebook or by texting FLHOUSE3NEWS to 22828.

As our community continues to find our way through the myriad of changes resulting from COVID-19, I would be remiss if I didn’t high-light the three bills I passed this session that will benefit our citizens in the months ahead. They all passed both chambers unanimously and are currently awaiting the Governor’s signature:

HB747 (Coverage for Air Ambulance Services): This legislation requires health insurers & health maintenance organizations to provide reasonable reimbursement to air ambulance services for certain covered services and sets guidelines specific to those reimbursements.HB821 (Public Records & Meeting/IT Security Info): This bill provides exemptions from public records requirements for portions of records held by state agencies that contain sensitive IT-related infrastructure details and a corresponding public necessity statement.HB593/SB936: Disability Retirement Benefits: Both bills (identical) allow members receiving care at a VA facility to use the certification given by the facilities’ physicians as proof of total and permanent disability, which reduces the time it takes to receive their benefits.

Additionally, I filed a variety of Appropriations Projects that are included in the General Appropriations Act (GAA). The GAA was

passed unanimously on Thursday, March 20, by both the House and the Senate. The Governor is now reviewing these projects for inclusion in his final budget. Below are the specific projects that will directly impact District 3, specifically Santa Rosa County:• PSC Trucking Workforce Development - $500,000• Pea Ridge Connector - $750,000• Milton North Santa Rosa Regional Water Reclamation Facility - $500,000• Town of Jay Roadway Improvements - $300,000• Town of Jay Bray Hendricks Park Master Plan - $300,000• Santa Rosa County Santa Monica Street Paving - $100,000• Holley-Navarre Fire District - $500,000• Navarre Beach Pierce Saber Fire Pumper - $500,000

While our focus remains, as it should, on COVID-19, we must continue to move projects, and legislation along that improves the infrastructure and lives of all Floridians. We must also con-tinue to come together in these unprecedented times, showing compassion for our fellow man, knowing that brighter days are ahead. We will weather this storm as a community and come out stronger than we were before. It truly is an honor to serve you in the Florida House.

Concluding the 2020 LegislationSession & Our New Normal

Jayer WilliamsonState RepresentativeDistrict 3

Your Chamber is here to help you promote your business.

During this trying time, please call us and let us knowhow we can help.

We are all in this together.We always have been.

We always will be.

SUPPORT OURLOCAL RESTAURANTS

Most of our local restaurants are now offering take-out

menus that you can drive to and pick up or delivery may be

available, SO...

TAKE-OUT

TONIGHT!

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Chair: Anna Weaver, SynovusCo-Chair: Terry Miller, Edward Jones Investments

Thank you to our March Business After Hours Sponsor

Team Bruce Baker, MBA @ RE/MAX Infinity; and our Host Tanglewood Golf Club in Milton

Program: Second Chance Colony, represented by Kristen Carter and Savannah Lee, who also held a silent art auction and raised over $500!

Congratulations split-the-pot winner: CHRIS NEAL, THE TOOL SHACK


WE LOVE DOOR PRIZES!Thank you to Eaton’s Creations/Uproarious Ends; Grover T’s;

Meredith Edwards; Mollie’s Unique Finds & Furniture; Service Matters Realty & Property Management;

Team Bruce Baker, MBA, @ RE/MAX Infinity.


WITHOUT A CHAMBER...

Many people still don’t know….The Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Information Center is not a government agency, we are not funded by the Coun-ty, the City, your tax dollars or any source other than by local businesses, non-profits and individuals that join and two annual fundrais-ers, The Leadership Awards Banquet and Dan McKenzie Golf Classic. We thank the currently 610 members that support our Chamber, your businesses and your community. Consider joining if you are not already a member and please remember to support those busi-nesses and organizations that are a member and make it possible to keep your Chamber active in our community.

Without A Chamber………

…….there would be no office to respond to the inquiries about your community and its opportunities.

……there would be no information gathering center with which to inform the business community and advise it of current events affecting them.

……there would be no collective force to make known the physical needs of the community such as improved roads, utilities, facilities, safety and the like.

……there would be no forum wherein the business community can exchange views and positions, and no voice to express those to other agencies.

……there would be no focal point for social gathering of the business community wherein an exchange of ideas and services may take place.

……there would be no political voice to keep our elected representatives aware of the community feelings on legislative action and needs.

Your Chamber is a rallying point, and an instrument for the promotion of plans, ideas and projects in your community.

YOU – our members keep our doors open and our offices staffed. THANK YOU for supporting your business community and your Chamber of Commerce.

We Invite You To Join Us!



Greg Cowell (Chair) ......Farm Bureau Insurance AgentTracy Allen .................Goosehead InsuranceBruce Baker ..............RE/MAX InfinityTracy Beach ...............Blue ArborMeghan Bral ...............Mary Kay Independent Sales DirectorLinda Clark ................LC Creative ProductionsSusan Clark ...............Emerald Coast Hospice Ian Davis ....................Main Street PropertiesEric Diamond .............Water Works Sprinkler Systems, Inc.Bill Dove .....................Two Doves TravelMarcia Dove ................Two Doves TravelRyan Funderburk ........Regions MortgageKelly Gash ................West Florida Trophies & GiftsJerry Gerritsen ............Luxus Luxury Real EstateBob Levin ...................MaxSMSTextEd Lugo .....................Florida BlueTerry Miller .................Edward Jones InvestmentsDebra Moe ..................Main Street PropertiesFelicia Fortune Northcutt .................Coldwell BankerEd Perry ....................Health Coach ServicesJeremy Reeder ..........New York LifeSteve Rhodes ............Gulf Power CompanyCynthia Roberts .........Life Options Clinic

2020 CHAMBER AMBASSADORSOur Ambassadors Make It Happen!

Mirella Savage ............HelmsBriscoeJosh Shawley ............. RE/MAX InfinityLarry Strain ...............SynovusJuan Vazquez ............Primerica-Margarita VazquezMargarita Vazquez ......Primerica-Margarita VazquezLeigh Anne Weekley ....Key Impressions Real EstateJanice White .............Accelerating Futures, LLCRay White .................Accelerating Futures, LLCSharon Williams .........Simply Glorify

WELCOME to our newest official Ambassador Mr. Jerry Gerritsen, Luxus Luxury Real Estate!

Although it seems like “MONTHS” ago….our March Ambassador Lunch meeting was held at Boomerang Pizza Kitchen – delicious food – great service – and all kinds of goodies to look at (did I mention the fudge??)..THANK YOU Boomerang Pizza Kitchen!


MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Center, Inc.

Suzanne Roberts

Airlift Technologies International

Sue Bruce

All Risk Insurance, Inc.Liz Gibson

All Pro Tune UpGerald Gillis, Sr.

Blumac RealtyHoward Bleuel, Jr.

CTG Improvements, Inc.Ashley Williams

Camp Fire Gulf Wind, Inc.La-Vonne Haven

Cedar Pines RV CampgroundLovella Merkey

Cotton Real Estate, Inc.Cindy Cotton

Culpepper Printing Company, Inc.

Larry Culpepper

Danley Realty, Inc.Barbara Kirkland

EcoView Windows & DoorsRobert Thompson

Eric Cabaniss State Farm Insurance

Eric Cabaniss

EscaRosa Coalition on the Homeless, Inc.

Serene Keiek

Express Oil Change & Service Center

Paul Todd

First United Methodist Church of Pace

Mark Lilly

Florida BlueEd Lugo

Friendship Baptist ChurchJim Waters

Gulf Power CompanySteve Rhodes

Hadji ShrinersLarry Mills

Individual MemberBob Levin

Individual MemberHerb Cannon

Pace Band Boosters, Inc.Anthony Denaro

Pace Water System, Inc.Julie Babcock

Panhandle Community Theatre, Inc.Jerry Valanzano

Pensacola Habitat for Humanity

Sue Evans

Quality Roofing Solutions, LLC

Wanda Weber

RM IntegrationsRyan Miller

Reeder Financial GroupJeremy Reeder

Regions Bank – Milton BranchJennifer Barrow

Sandy & Bubba’s Milton Chevrolet

Dave Dilauro

Santa Rosa Community Health Clinic

Madelyn Mayor

Santa Rosa Correctional Institution

Walker Clemmons

Santa Rosa County Property AppraiserGregory S. Brown

Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Bob Johnson

Signcrafters of NWFL, Inc.Kevin Arrant

Strand CoreAlbert Brown, III

The H.T. Hackney CompanyMark Laurendine

The Hearing Doctor, Inc.Sabrina Kaestle, Au.D.

The Shoppe at St. Mary’sAnn Odom

Town of JayDonna Bullock

Vision of HopeJane Simmons

Watson Family DentistryGina Brown

THANK YOU For Your Continued Support

of our Chamber & Community!


BENEFITS OF BELONGING...

REFERRINGMember to member referrals give

you a network of support from

your business community.

SERVINGOpportunities abound to

serve your communityand give back to others.

BUILDINGThe relationships you

build will lastyou a lifetime.

As an investor, you constantly want to see your portfolio move just one way – up. But that’s not possible, because the financial markets will always fluctuate. So, if you’re going to invest for many decades, you need to be prepared for many ups and downs. Still, the recent market pullback from record highs, caused largely by the coronavirus, may have you particularly concerned. How can you navigate this environment?

Here are five suggestions:• Avoid the temptation to panic. This pullback, while unsettling and unprecedented because of its speed, won’t last forever. And when it ends, you’ll still want to be in-vested in the financial markets, because the biggest gains usually occur in the earliest stages of a market rally. Of course, there are no guarantees in the investment world, but we’ve seen many examples of this pullback/rebound pattern throughout history.

• Measure your progress against your goals. In the midst of a market downturn, it’s tempting to look back longingly at the peak value of your portfolio, and that’s especially true these days, when that high point may well have been just a couple of months ago. But this isn’t a good “mea-suring stick” of your financial situation. Instead, consider the overall progress you’ve made toward your long-term goals since you first started investing. If you’ve been at it for quite some time – at least a decade – you’ll probably see that you’ve actually come a long way, despite what’s happened lately. So, if your goals haven’t changed, your strategy to achieve them shouldn’t either.

• Put time on your side. If you are investing for goals that may be two or three decades away, you have the advantage of time to overcome market downturns, even severe ones. After all, you weren’t going to be cashing in long-term investments now, anyway. That’s not to say this pullback is irrelevant, of course – it may indeed slow your progress toward your goals, but it still shouldn’t stop you from achieving them. Here’s another point: If you need

money from your portfolio for short-term goals, such as a wedding or a long vacation, you should keep those funds in investments that offer greater protec-tion of principal – such as high-quality bonds and government securities – and are far less susceptible to fluctuating financial markets.

• Benefit from diversification. The headlines show how much the major stock market indexes, such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average, have fallen. But if you’ve built a diversified portfolio, containing a mix of stocks, bonds and other investments, your own results, while not great, are probably much better. Although diversification can’t always prevent losses or guarantee profits, it can help reduce the impact of volatility on your holdings and smooth out returns.

• Go “against the crowd.” When prices are falling, it’s not hard to join the crowd and start selling, in an attempt to “cut losses.” But cutting losses really means locking them in. Right now, prices of quality invest-ments are lower than they’ve been in years, which can make for compelling buying opportunities for those investors willing to go against the crowd.

Even by following these moves, you can’t eliminate all the effects of the market drop – but you may be able to create a softer landing for yourself.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Like my Facebook business page: Connect with me onLinked in.

Edward Jones4620 Summerdale Blvd, Pace, FL 32571

(850) 995-3382www.edwardjones.com

FINANCIAL FOCUSFive Keys to Navigating Market Pullback

Terry Miller, CIMAEdward Jones Investments


THE A.M. NETWORK Chair: Tracy Allen, Goosehead Insurance

THANK YOU to our February Sponsor:

Florida Blue, represented by Stephanie Broadnax, Patrick Dill, Ed Lugo, Sheronda Major, and Vicki Page

WE LOVE DOOR PRIZES!Thank you Capstone Pet Place; Emerald Coast Hospice; Fisher Brown Bottrell

Insurance; Florida Blue; Team Bruce Baker, MBA, RE/MAX Infinity

Congratulations split-the-pot winner: Tony Rafalski


ADVERTISINGGet your business

recognized through our website,

monthly newsletter, and monthly

networking events.

Call Donna or Nicoleto find out how to

Get Your BusinessPLUGGED IN!

(850) 623-2339

NETWORKING LUNCH

Chair: Nancy Connelly, Harvesters Federal Credit UnionThank you to our Sponsor:

Florida Insurance Agency, represented by Adrienne Burnett, Nan Foster, and Keith Meredith

Congratulations Split-the-pot winner:

Tony Rafalski; donated winnings to R.I.S.E. Grant,

thank you Tony!)


For the second year, The Renaissance Faire held at the Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds in March invited us to host the Beer Tent with net proceeds going to the new Chamber & Tourist Information Center. Our THANKS to Goldring Gulf Distributing for being our supplier and to these incredible

volunteers for coming out on a weekend to staff the tent – we had a great time as always!

THANK YOU! Larry Strain, Greg Cowell, Anna Weaver, Robin Vickers, Linda Clark, Meghan Bral, Mirealla and Daniel Savage, Ray and Janice White, Jill Sport, Bruce Baker, Nicole Frenk and Donna Tucker.

We have such AWESOME MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS!!

BREW CREW 2020 RAISES $2,000 FOR NEW BUILDING

CHAMBER FACTS• The Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce

is 83 years old this year.

• We currently have 606 active members. 18% of our membership is based in Escambia

County.

• Your Chamber is also the official Tourist & Visitors Information Center for Central/North Santa Rosa County.

• We operate solely on funds received from membership dues and two annual fundraisers (Community Awards & Installation Luncheon; Chamber Golf Classic).

• We have two full-time staff persons on payroll.

• As of March 17, 2020, we’ve answered 550 phone calls, assisted 71 walk-in visitors, responded to 4 written requests for informa-tion and relocation packages, held 12 ribbon cuttings, and signed up 16 new members. Our website had a total of 2,811 visitors who generated 14,787 page views.

• The most interesting question this month waseceived via email: “I would like to know if you do offer sprinkler service? I want to install 3 sprinkler zones in my new home i am moving into. The house is about 2000 sq..ft. Do let me know if this is what you can handle and get back to me as soon as possible, i’ll be happy to send you my address for proper inspection so i can get a correct estimate. Get back to me with your method of payment and your cell phone number as well.”

APRIL MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES

25 YearsMooneyham Heating &

Air Conditioning

15 YearsPrimerica Financial Services

10 YearsBluMac Realty

Cedar Pines RV Campground

Reeder Financial Group

5 YearsGulf Coast Minority

Chamber of Commerce

Kelly Services

Kona Ice of Gulf Breeze


1 YearDanley Realty, Inc.

Marianne Taylor, Non-Profit Con-

sultant

Sharon Pitts

Southern Business Interior

USA Benefits Group

Will Spencer State Farm Insurance

Please remember to support these

businesses & organizations that support our

Chamber & Community!


RIBBON CUTTINGS

Showroom located at3141 Potter St.

Pensacola

850-435-4999

Working Together is Good For Business!

GRAYE’S GRANITEGraye’s Granite Inc. began this spring with a ribbon cutting provided by the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Information Center along with Gulf Coast Minority Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the many goals we have met. It has been a pleasure to provide custom countertops and stonework along the Gulf Coast of Florida since 2009. Our newly remodeled showroom is located at 3141 Potter Street, Pensacola, FL and we are open to the public for sales, fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and Saturdays 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. As custom fabrication shop of granite, marble, quartzite, and quartz, our team is here to assist you with your project. Please send your inquiries to [email protected] or call us at 850-435-4999.

RIBBON CUTTINGS

www.wfbacademy.org

Call 850-623-9306

Email:[email protected]

Working Together is Good For Business!

WEST FLORIDA BAPTIST ACADEMYWest Florida Baptist Academy is a growing ministry of West Florida Baptist Church and was started in 1979 with the goal of providing an academically excellent education in a distinctly Christian environment. With enrollment now over 400 in grades K3-12, WFBA’s dedicated and caring faculty consistently deliver quality instruction with up-to-date teaching facilities, methods, and materials. Students regularly achieve success through strong academics, fine arts, extracurricular clubs and activities, and a highly competitive Conqueror athletic program. Located at 5621 Highway 90, in Milton, Florida, WFBA is committed to serving families through-out the Milton and Pace community by giving their young boys and girls the skills and character needed to contribute to society and to be a positive influence on the world. For more information about WFBA, visit www.wfbacademy.org. To schedule an appointment, call 850-623-9306 or email [email protected].



RIBBON CUTTINGS

Call Brian Teague850-661-5149

Email:brian.teague@

mortonbuildings.com

MORTON BUILDINGSMorton Buildings is a post-frame construction company that designs, manufactures, and builds high-quality steel buildings backed by an industry leading warranty. We back our buildings with a 50-year snow load warranty, 50-year preservative treated wood warranty, 35-year paint warranty, and a 5-year NO LIMIT wind warranty. All of which are fulfilled with Morton materials and by Morton crew members. The company was founded in 1903 as the Interlocking Fence Company by the Getz family. In 1964, after realizing and fulfilling the need for farm storage buildings due to the increase in size of farm equipment, the company became known as Morton Buildings Inc. Then, in 2017, after over 113 years as a family owned company, Morton Buildings transitioned to 100% employee ownership. As an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is about having a stable, long-term plan for the company, it also ensures the longevity of a company that has already been in existence for over 100 years. Morton Buildings operates 6 manufacturing plants and over 100 construction centers in 43 states. Your local construction center is currently at 1525 Capital Cir NW Ste 1 Tallahassee, FL 32303. Brian Teague is a satellite for that office and resides in Milton, FL. You can reach him at (850) 661-5149 or [email protected]. Whether you need a small shop to practice your hobbies or a 20,000 sq. ft. commercial facility, Morton Buildings is ready to assist you in making your dreams a reality.

The quality of our leadership will determine the future of

Santa Rosa County.850-623-2339

[email protected]


Our first planting day at your new Chamber & Tourist Information Center was….a little overwhelming with Panhandle Growers bringing in over 12 trees and 75 shrubs!! But we did it!

A BIG HUGE Thank you toJohn Davey and Glen Strange at Panhandle Growers

for donating the beautiful trees and shrubs and for bringing in some much needed equipment and help.

THANK YOU to our awesome & tireless volunteers:John Davey, Tracy Allen, Marcia & Bill Dove,

Larry & Landon Strain (Landon’s first volunteer gig, we start them out young!), Ed Carson, Daniel Savage, Nicole Frenk and Donna Tucker.

A HUGE THANK YOU to Water Works Sprinkler Systems (again and again) for the incredible system they donated and installed.

Was exciting to have one of their staff “turn on the water” for the first time and watch them go!

AND The TOOL SHACK, Colten Wright for bringing his dingo over for the day (did you know you can rent this cool thing for like $200 a day!) and filling in dirt.

NEXT all the pretty flowers and additional shrubbery!

PLANTING DAY!

The quality of our leadership will determine the future of

Santa Rosa County.850-623-2339

[email protected]


HELP NEEDED TO FEED AREA FAMILIES During this time of uncertainty, together we can be the hope to the many children, seniors, and families at risk of going hungry. Your support is greatly needed as we contin-ue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Feeding the Gulf Coast is working with its partners along the Central Gulf Coast to provide meals and other resources to the thousands of people impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Since the first declaration of emergency in March, Feeding the Gulf Coast has seen an over 800% increase in website traffic on its “Find Help” page. Feeding the Gulf Coast con-tinues to help meet the rising need in our communities. Together, this week, we’ve been able to:• Provide over 108,000 meals through Mobile Distributions• Prepare 5,300 meals daily to feed children through our emergency Summer Meals Program • Distributed over 467,500 meals to our community part-ners across the central Gulf Coast Together, we can ensure that thousands across our communities do not have to worry about providing meals for their families during this time. You can join us! Monetary donations are needed to meet the growing needs of our community. Your generous gift will make a difference to those im-pacted. To make a donation give us a call at 888-704-3663 (FOOD). For more information about our COVID-19 Hunger Relief efforts or to locate meals nearest you, visit: https://www.feedingthegulfcoast.org/learn-more/covid-19-response. KYLE SCHOOLAR| Community Engagement and Advocacy Manager(850) 626-1332 ext. 204Cell: (662) 574-81045709 Industrial Blvd., Milton, FL 32583www.feedingthegulfcoast.org

Helping Women VeteransV.F.W. Post 4833 of Milton, Florida helps women Veterans transitioning from military to civilian life. Santa Rosa Cham-ber of Commerce Man of the

Year, Ed Pasic, Commander John Dixon and Jerry Patterson all from V.F.W. Post 4833 present Nancy Prevot, Chairper-son of the H. E. R. Foundation with a check for $500.00. The H.E.R. Foundation helps female veterans through the process of adjusting from military to civilian life by giving those in need of housing a place to live and the proper tools to integrate into the civilian job market. V.F.W. Post 4833 has been a continuous supporter of the H.E.R. Foundation since its inception.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Telehealth Visits Santa Rosa Medical Group has made it possible to see their doctors using a smartphone, tablet or com-puter. Telehealth or virtual visits allow you to talk with a provider just as you would in the doctor’s office, but without leaving the comfort of home. Appointments are available for new and existing patients. “Continuity of care is important to us, as is the safety of patients and staff during this time when social distancing and staying at home are critical,” says Nichole Butts, Practice Director. “Telehealth can be a solution, for many reasons why someone may want to see a doctor.” Although some appointments require a physical examination in order for the doctor to meet the stan-dard of care and make fully informed decisions, many visits can be managed well through virtual interaction. These may include certain visits for: • Minor illnesses such as colds and allergies • Minor injuries such as sprains


• Follow-up care • Medication management • Chronic disease management • Back pain • Other specialty care Many insurance plans cover telehealth visits. Video visits are typically required, although some payers will cover visits by phone only. Check your plan coverage or ask when you make an appointment. Call your physician’s office to request a telehealth appoint-ment, or visit santarosamedicalgroup.com for more informa-tion. The practice will provide instructions about your tele-health visit when you schedule the appointment. Our website will give a full list of physicians and specialties providing the virtual appointment option with a number to call.

The Joint Chiropractic is OPEN for Business! The Joint Chiropractic is open and we remain committed to being your partner in health! We are taking every precaution to ensure your wellbeing during your visit to our clinic. For more information, vis-it thejoint.com/coronavirus-response, find us on facebook or instagram @thejointpace or call us anytime, 850-792-5500. Stay well!The Joint Chiropractic 4795 Highway 90, Pace FL 32571M-F 10AM-7PM, S&S 10AM-5PM

Gage SchlegelIndividual Member

5190 Saddle Creek Trail, Milton(850) 281-7100

Navy to Navy Homes, LLCJoanna Bradford

3000 Langley Avenue, Suite 402, Office 5, Pensacola

(850) 462.3688www.NavytoNavy.comFollow Us on Facebook!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSMartin’s Seamless Gutters, LLC

Patrick D. Martin, IV4605 West Jackson Street, Pensacola

(850) 324-8000www.MartinsSeamlessGutters.com

Follow Us on Facebook!5-6 Inch Seamless Gutters/

Underground Drainage Systems/Serving The Gulf Coast since 2004!

Exit Realty N.F.I.Debbie Horne

5345 Highway 90, Pace(850) 475-0077

www.ExitNFI.comFollow Us on Facebook!

Get to know your new members and work together!


WELCOME Navy to Navy Homes

“Navy to Navy Homes is a full service real estate and property management company

formed to provide a higher level of real estate services for the often extraordinary reloca-

tion needs of military families. Our Veteran owned and operated team was founded by a

24 year retired Navy Pilot, with almost two decades of real estate experience.

Our friendly and personal staff will provide unparalleled customer service to our HEROES

with whatever your real estate need may be. Whether you are looking to buy, sell, rent

or property manage all types of real estate in Pensacola and the surrounding areas.If you

have a home need…Navy to Navy Homes is here to help! As much or as little as needed! No

pushy gimmicks or contracts. In fact we have numerous reward programs to help you save

thousands when you buy or sell a home and even discounts when renting a home. Navy to

Navy Hero Rewards gives back up to 25% commissions to Military (active, reserves, and vet-

erans), Firefighters, Law Enforcement, Healthcare Professionals, EMS and Teachers when

you buy or sell a home with us. www.850Heroes.com

Navy to Navy

Joanna Bradford

Realtor/ Property Manager

www.navytonavy.com

850Heroes.com



PROJECT WELCOME

For 80 years, the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce has nurtured and partnered with our business and non-profit community. We continue to be a catalyst for our community to achieve goals, sustain our quality of life, and provide a unified voice to support a thriving business community.

We invite you to join us by lending your support for the construction of a new building that will house the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Informa-tion Center. This beautiful facility with a historical Florida vernacular design will serve as a reflection of our quality of life, as well as showcase the uniqueness, warmth and unlimited opportunity Santa Rosa County has to offer.

This highly visible new location on a gateway road into our county will further enhance our ability to offer resources to businesses and visitors alike and showcase the successful, growing, and thriving county we’ve become. It will stand for the best of who we are – built on a solid foundation that honors our history while embracing the next generation of success. It will be our legacy.

Project Welcome is being constructed under theSanta Rosa County Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation, a 501(c)3.All contributions are 100% tax deductible and any donations may be paid in

installments over up to four years.

Our community has been built by those who invested in the future.

$120,000 ................. Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council

$52,000 ................. Bruce Baker RE/MAX Infinity

$50,000 ................. McKenzie Motor Company

$35,000 ................... John Kiley Builders, Inc.

$30,000 ................... Santa Rosa Press Gazette

$25,000 ................... Mooneyham Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

$15,000 ................. Water Works Sprinkler Systems, Inc.

$10,000 ................... CAT, LLC

$10,000 ................. Santa Rosa Medical Center

$10,000 ................. Leadership Santa Rosa

$10,000 ................. Southern Site & Utility Design, Inc.

$10,000 ................. General Rental Center

$10,000 ................... Okaloosa Gas District

$10,000 ................. Beautiful Lights, LLC

$10,000 ................. Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Center

$10,000 ................. LJFD, Incorporated - Joiners

$10,000 ................. Milton Truss

$10,000 ................. Goldring Gulf Distributing Company

$10,000 ................... Quina Grundhoefer Architects

$8,000 .................... Gulf Power Company

$7,000 .................... Lindsay & Lindsay, P.A.

$6,500 .................... Graye’s Granite, Inc

$6,000 .................... Claude & Melanie Duvall

$6,000 .................... Martin’s Seamless Gutters

$6,000 .................... Henry Company Homes

$6,000 .................... Rick & Terry Paschall

$5,000 ................... Benchmark Surveying & Land Planning Inc.

$5,000 ................... City of Milton

$5,000 ................... Greg Cowell Farm Bureau Insurance

$5,000 .................... Harris Rebar, LLC

$5,000 ................... ID Group

$5,000 ................... Sport & Wheat, CPA, PA

$5,000 ................... CTC Fence Company

$5,000 .................... Boyetts Portable Restrooms

$5,000 .................... McCombs Electric Heating & Air Conditioning

$5,000 .................... Clark Partington Attorneys At Law

$5,000 ................... Phil Gambrell

$5,000 ................... John & Deborah Roche

$5,000 ................... Lee & Darlene Parker

$5,000 ................... American Concrete

$5,000 ................... United Bank

$5,000 ................... McMahon & Hadder Insurance

$5,000 .................... Boyett’s Vacuum Pumping & Portable Restrooms

$5,000 .................... Service Matters Realty; Service Matters Property

Management, Inc.

$5,000 .................... Town of Jay

$5,000 .................... Harvesters Federal Credit Union

$5,000 .................... Texas Roadhouse

$5,000 .................... Pensacola News Journal

$3,000 .................... American Alarm & Audio

$3,000 .................... Tiffany Sullivan, LegalShield

$3,000 ................... Universal Engineering Sciences

$3,000 .................... Lifeguard Ambulance Service

$3,000 .................... Eastman Chemical Operations, Pace Operations

$3,000 .................... Dr. Georgieanna Bryant

$3,000 .................... Weber Skate World

$3,000 .................... Larry Strain

$3,000 .................... Coastline Cabinet, Inc.

$3,000 .................... Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services

$3,000 .................... J&L Underground, Inc.

$2,500 .................... Ed Carson

$2,500 .................... Dick & Karen Hohorst

$2,500 .................... OEC Office Furniture, Ed Perry

$2,000 .................... Ellis Crane Works

$2,000 ................... Granny Nannies

$2,000 ................... Life Options Clinic

$2,000 ................... Baptist Healthcare

$2,000 ................... Accelerating Futures, LLC

$2,000 ................... CenterState Bank

$2,000 .................... Jeremy & Tasha Reeder

$2,000 .................... CTG Improvements, Inc.

$2,000 .................... East Milton Water System

$2,000 .................... Axion Communications

$2,000 .................... RM Integrations, LLC

$1,500 .................... Clyde’s Well Service

$1,200 .................... Anna Weaver

“THE GRAND CLUB” ...

$1,200 .................... Best Western Milton

$1,000 ................... Cher Plowman

$1,000 ................... Durst & Jordan, CPA’s

$1,000 ................... LC Creative Productions

$1,000 .................... Signcrafters of NW Florida, Inc.

$1,000 ................... Susan Clark

$1,000 ................... Cynthia Roberts

$1,000 ................... Blackwater Pyrates, Inc.

$1,000 ................... LandrumHR

$1,000 .................... Bob & Colleen Asmus

$1,000 .................... Terry Miller

$1,000 .................... Hall’s Hardware

$1,000 .................... Grover T’s


to the following Businesses, Organizations & Individuals for supporting your new Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Information Center soon to begin construction at 4315 Avalon Boulevard! If you would like to make a cash or in-kind donation please contact us at 623-2339. ALL donations are tax exempt under our 501c3 Community Foundation.

Building Fund & Cash Donations can be paid over a 4 year periodThank You$1,000 .................... Lance Cook Marking & Consulting Services

$1,000 .................... Kelly Gash, West Florida Trophies

$1,000 .................... Cindy & John Drummond

$1,000 .................... Howard Young Flooring, Inc.

$1,000 .................... Turner Financial Group, Inc.

$1,000 .................... Tammy Ward

$1,000 .................... Sharon Pitts

$1,000 .................... Diane & Rick Scott

$1,000 .................... RE/MAX Infinity

$1,000 .................... Ray & Kellie Walker

$1,000 .................... Rhett & Tina Fendley

$1,000 .................... James & Kim Chalmers “The Chalmers Family”

$1,000 .................... Ken & Cindi Ponsell, Blackwater Bay Tours

$1,000 .................... Robin & Shawn Vickers

$1,000 .................... Universal Engineering Sciences

$1,000 .................... Karen Haworth Family

$1,000 .................... Brett Pruett

$1,000 .................... Leigh Anne Weekley

$1,000 .................... Primerica-Milton-Margarita Vazquez

$1,000 .................... Martin Simmons – Apprise Video Productions

$1,000 .................... The Blackwater Bistro

$1,000 .................... Escambia River Electric Cooperative

$1,000 .................... RGH Alternative Health Stores, Inc.

$1,000 .................... Matt Aninos, Can Do Home Inspections

$1,000 .................... Income Advisors USA, LLC

$1,000 .................... Florida Blue

$1,000 .................... Pete & Suzanne Morgan & Family

$1,000 .................... 2019 Brew Crew

$1,000 .................... Bub Gideons – PHD Realty, Inc.

$1,000 .................... Advance Insurance of Northwest Florida, Inc. Brad

Pittman

$1,000 .................... NAI Pensacola

$1,000 .................... Oval Office Pub & Grub, Al & Deb Grinde

$1,000 .................... The Tool Shack

$1,000 .................... Brenda Kay & Bill Hammel

$1,000 .................... Locklin Insurance Agency, Inc.

$1,000 .................... BJ’s Wholesale Club

$1,000 .................... Sam & Candace Parker

$1,000 .................... Tanglewood Golf Club

$1,000 .................... Colten & Regina Wright


MEMBER BENEFIT ANNOUNCEMENT...

Use of Chamber Bulk Mail Permit

As a member, you may use the Chamber bulk mail permit for your mass mailings (minimum of 200 items), saving you an initial $400+ permit fee, annual $200+ permit renewals, and substantial amounts in postage.

Here is how it works:• Get a sufficient number of bulk mail trays/tubs from the Post Office.• Call or e-mail us (623-2339, [email protected]) and request a copy of our permit stamp, either as a .jpg file or in hardcopy, and have it printed on every item you intend to mail.• Make sure all items to be mailed are the same size and weight.• Make sure all items have a return address and our permit stamp on the front.• Separate the items going to zip codes in the 325… area from those going to other zip codes.• Count how many items go to 325… and how many to other zip codes.• Come by the Chamber with your completed mail-out so that we can fill out the necessary form.• Take your mail to the Milton Post Office with the form and a check for postage.

Done!

Please contact Nicole Frenk at the Chamber if you’re interested in sponsoring a

Chamber Weekly: (850) 623-2339 or [email protected].


President/CEO: Donna TuckerAdministrative Assistant: Nicole Frenk

Phone us at (850) 623-2339. Thank you.


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