Clay County Chamber of Commerce

Try out the newest way to make business contacts. This month’s feature will be “Power Networking” and will provide participants with a structured networking environment that allows them to speak with different individuals in one-on-one, five-minute increments. Our guest speaker and facilitator is John Bryan, Managing P...artner of Improv! Corporate Workshops. John is a corporate consultant with 10 years in process management, business strategy and organizational development. Read More

Experience the Journey East to CHINA” - a nine day business and cultural tour, April 4 – 12, 2010. The Clay County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Citslinc International to offer this unique opportunity to explore global markets and capitalize on the opening of East/West trade lanes, build relationships and bui...ld your business. You will also learn about the Chinese business system and have the opportunity to meet with Chinese business leaders. We can arrange meetings with Embassy personnel, the Foreign Trade Service, and American companies already doing business in China.

Take advantage of this exclusive package, only $1,999 per person (double occupancy) for Clay County Chamber members . “Experience the Journey East to CHINA” incorporates visits to Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou. This will be an all inclusive package for participants with round-trip international travel - departure from New York (JFK Airport), business meetings, foreign trade services, 3 meals per day, four and five star hotel accommodations, ground transportation, airport taxi’s, English-speaking tour guides and attractions. Non-Member Price: $2,299 per person. Space is limited! Please visit http://www.clayedo.com for more information or call our office at 904.394.0646

The “Journey East to CHINA” orientation and informational session will be held on October 15, 2009 for at 5:30 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott located at 610 Wells Road. Don’t miss this opportunity.
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This will be an exciting finish to an all-star race. Find out who the top finishers are in the victory lane. The fun begins with a reception starting at 5:30 p.m. followed by the awards and installation program. The event will feature a race cars, themed menu, music, games and more.

Highlights include recognition ...of volunteers, Business Person of the Year award and Business Education Partner of the Year. The night would not be complete if we did not install our new board members and recognize outgoing board members.

The event also features a Silent Auction to benefit the Chamber Foundation, a 501(c) (3) organization. All of the proceeds benefit education. Quality items are needed to make this another huge success. We raised $1,300 at last year’s inaugural auction. The monies were used to purchase classroom supplies which were distributed to 500+ teachers at the our annual Teacher Appreciation Expo. Please contact Amy Boyson at (904) 370-1952 or aboyson@wm.com.

The following sponsorship opportunities are available: Pole Position ($650): Reserved seating for eight (8) at the awards & installation reception; Verbal recognition during program; Recognition in social media campaign; Company name on event signage; Recognition in slideshow; Recognition in event program and recognition in Chamber magazine. Lap Leader ($400): Seating for four (4) at the awards & installation reception; Recognition in slideshow; Recognition in event program and recognition in Chamber magazine. Pit Crew ($200): Seating for two (2) at the awards & installation reception; Recognition in slide show and recognition in event program. Driver ($45): Seating for one (1).

This past year we ignited the pulse of business and in the coming year we will be “Driving Business Forward”. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this pinnacle event. Qualify your race team today. RSVP to events@claychamber.com no later than Friday, October 13, 2009. For more information, please contact Leigh Ann Rassler at (904) 264-0718 or Joyce di Monda at (904) 264-2531.
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The Clay County Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development Division hosts its annual Business Excellence Luncheon and Awards program in conjunction with the state of Florida's Industry Appreciation week in September.

Jeff Atwater, President of the Florida Senate will be the luncheon keynote speaker. Atwater will be dis...cussing the collaboration of business and industry in this challenging yet opportunistic environment as well as sharing his energetic vision for leading the future of Florida.

We welcome your attendance at our Business Excellence Luncheon presented by Orange Park Medical Center. Lunch provided by Carrabbas Italian Grill.

Please join us in congratulating select Clay County businesses in their successes and achievements in todays economic climate.

Title Sponsor - Orange Park Medical Center

Major Sponsor - Fidelity Investments

Program Sponsor - VyStar Credit Union

Corporate Sponsors -
BBVA Compass Bank
Wachovia Bank
RS&H
Fleming Island Lighthouse
Whitley Steel
Everest University
Community First Credit Union
St. John's Community College

Table Sponsors
Challenge Enterprise of Florida
American Access Technologies
Heritage Bank
Idea Staffing

Marketing Sponsors
Online Marketing Group
Fast Signs
More Than Ink
Park Avenue Florist
Cathy's Creations


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Jack Sullivan, President/CEO of Florida's Research Consortium will be addressing Clay County's Economic Development Investors, Chamber members, business leaders, local government, and community members about the work and the ties to Florida Chamber Foundation’s Innovation Caucus…the movement to position Florida to comp...ete in tomorrow’s innovation-based economy.

We look forward to the opportunity of exploring the focus on Talent, Technology, Research, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship and Innovation as drivers of our economy.

Registration Fee $30

Sign in: 4:30 p.m.
Program Begins: 5 p.m.

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