West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce
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West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce Creatively working to provide leadership that supports the business community while promoting economic growth and our cultural environment 2018/19 Membership Directory The West Volusia Regional Chamber Of Commerce Join us at our networking events! About the West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce The West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce is made up of many determined and focused community business owners who understand the importance of relationships and loyalty. The roots of the organization were cultivated from the merging of two organizations; the West Volusia Business Connection and the Deltona Chamber of Commerce. They combined eorts and created this organization to provide a multi-community basis for sharing ideas, business and eorts. The convergence began during discussions in 2010 among the leaders of the two organizations. By early 2011, the hard work and behind the scenes eorts were manifested in the creation of The West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce. Immediately, the Chamber instituted a series of events that reected what all these volunteers helped build, market and make immensely successful. In 2017, the all-volunteer Chamber Board made the strategic decision to take the next step and hire a full-time Executive Director to help lead the day to day operations. Along with our Business Every Tuesday, 7:30-9:00am, Development Manager and Administrative Assistant, the Chamber is now poised to increase its regional impact and expand its inuence as the voice of business in West Volusia. Gateway Center for the Arts With new projects, events, and marketing initiatives, our members will experience even greater exposure and ROI. Our new website and this directory are two key vehicles providing visibility and enhanced SEO for Chamber members. We invite everyone to become a part of this Chamber of Commerce. In doing so, you will become an integral part of a regional platform for the successful collaboration of businesses, policymakers, and community members. The Chamber’s vision of aligning eorts, achieving success continues to guide its work as the voice of business in West Volusia. First Thursday of the month 5:00-6:30 at a member business Check our website for more information on our events and programs! Aligning Efforts, Achieving Success! www.westvolusiaregionalchamber.org 74 3 Table Of Contents Member Benets.........................................5 Board of Directors.......................................6 Economic Impact of Tourism......... 7 & 8 Committees & Advisory............................9 City Information........................................10 Government Ocials..............................11 Member Advertising...........12-23, 57-75 Member Phone List...........................24-27 Members by Catergory....................28-56 Creds Publisher: West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce Layout, Design & Printing by: Elite Signs and Graphics West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce 132 Treemonte Dr., Orange City, FL 32763 (386) 490-4606 [email protected] www.WestVolusiaRegionalChamber.org Get the most from your chamber! Step 1 - Join! Visit www.WestVolusiaRegionalChamber.org and submit your online application Step 2 - Get Involved! Participation is the easiest way to network, grow your business and make new friends! Step 3 - HAVE FUN! The Chamber oers networking in many forms that are fun, entertaining, educational and charitable, including: Network After Work Educational Programs Charity Bike Run Networking Breakfast Ribbon Cuttings WILLOW-on-the-Town Grand Openings Golf Tournament Junto Men’s Club WILLOW Luncheons Pro-Active Government Events and more! For more information call (386) 490-4606 4 Member Benets Member Benefs Did you know... Being an active member in the Chamber of Commerce connotes benets in a variety of ways. For example, when consumers know that a business is a member of the chamber, they are 44% more likely to think favorably of that business and 63% more likely to purchase goods or services from the company in the future. As a member of the West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce, you will be connected to opportunities for networking, advocacy, education, and professional development through an organization devoted to supporting a thriving business environment. Marketing We know that getting the word out about your business is one of the main reasons you joined the Chamber and so we provide the following UNLIMITED FREE Advertising options for all our Members! • Online business directory listing • Social media announcements • Online calendar event listing • Facebook • Twitter • Free listing in hard copy directory, distributed • Youtube/podcast to over 5,000 business/individuals • Event hosting • Ribbon cuttings • Chamber window cling • Announcements on membership news page • Chamber member logo for website/email • Membership plaque • Spotlight presentation Networking Business & Commerce • Free Attendance at our premier weekly • Member to member discounts Kelly Moore networking meeting: AM Connections • Advocacy at the state and local levels • Free attendance to our Monthly Network • Free Access to educational and professional Independent distributor After Work happy hour networking development events • Women’s Networking events through our • Member only business referrals 386.804.3677 women’s group Willow • Men’s Networking events through our myyl.com/KellyMoore men’s group Junto 72 5 2018/19 Leaders My! That!s Me, LLC Board of Directors Officers Imagine the possibilities! Kelly Moore Greg LeFils Create your own one-of-a-kind keepsake. Now available in President Treasurer central Florida full body 3D scanning that produces highly Kelly Anne Moore Photography, Inc. LeFils & Company, LLC detailed figurines of people, pets or objects. Mythatsme.com Deb Baumann Laura Engstrom 386-216-8775 Vice President Secretary Deb’s Gift Baskets Alternate Design Plumbing, Inc. Directors Francine Rope-Mundy Michael Chimento Director Director FRM Commercial A/R Solutions, LLC US Health Advisors Gary Sturgeon Denise White Director Past President/ Sturgeon Insurance/Allstate Honorary Board Member DM White Insurance Robert Slezak Director Anne Plock Capital Choice Financial Group Past President/ Honorary Board Member Richard Gailey Director Dale Vernezze Money Concepts, Inc. Past President/ Honorary Board Member Steve Siegel Dale Vernezze Accounting Director MARBEC Enterprises, Inc. 6 71 Calendar Year 2017 Economic Impact of Tourism “A Local Company with A Global Reach” on Volusia County The Coldwell Banker Commercial AI Group delivers what we promise to our clients on a local, national and global basis – no matter how difcult, Total Visitor Expenditures in Our Community complex or challenging the task may be. $6.09 Billion Only about 10% of this is spent in hotels/motels Number of Jobs Generated by Number of Jobs Generated by Tourism Overall The Lodging Industry 55,200 3,450 Coldwell Banker Commercial AI Group has been servicing customers in West Volusia and Central Florida for three decades, making their business objectives top With a Payroll Exceeding With a Payroll Exceeding priority. Our services are backed by a proven approach that delivers consistent results. Our outstanding communication and follow up ensure that there are no $734 Million $75 Million surprises during the process. Percent of Local Sales Tax Number of Visitors Paid by Visitors 40% 10+ Million Half stay in hotels and motels John Wanamaker Gabriel Garrido Jesse Falcon Eric Alexander Half stay with friends CCIM, LEED AP Broker Sales Associate Sales Associate Broker Associate/LIC. and relatives or in their [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Auctioneer own part-time residences [email protected] Mid-Florida Marketing & Research, Inc. Connect with us: 1019 Town Center Drive. Ste. 200 Orange City FL 32763 www.cbcaigroup.com 386-775-8633 7 Three Destinations = One Memorable Vacation Daytona Beach has 23-miles of beautiful Atlantic beaches – some serene, some action-packed – and so much more. Known for the “World Center of Racing” at Daytona International Speedway and being the “Festival Capital of Florida,” the Daytona Beach area provides visitors with value-packed Florida vacation options that include spectacular accommodations, over 60 boating, scuba diving, shopping, spectator sports, rich history, eclectic dining and craft breweries, and more. Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau DaytonaBeach.com • (800) 544-0415 • (386) 255-0415 New Smyrna Beach is an unspoiled jewel located between Daytona Beach and Kennedy Space culture, the arts, shopping, dining, nature and 13 miles of white sand beaches. Greater New Smyrna Beach Visitors Bureau NSBFLA.com • (800) 541-9621 • (386) 428-1600 The West Volusia County region is conveniently located between Daytona Beach and Orlando and encompasses 14 communities along the St. Johns River. It is known for its diversity of vacation experiences including historic charm, house boating, endless outdoor recreation. West Volusia Tourism VisitWestVolusia.com • (800) 749-4350 • (386) 734-0162 8 2018/19 Leaders Commtees Events Willow, Ladies Networking Kristine Smolinsky, Chair Katy Brown-Thibodeau, Chair All Things Catering, LLC KBT Wealth Solutions Steve Pierce, Co-Chair Phyllis Butlien, Co-chair Performance Wheel & Tire Independent Tupper Representative Government Affairs Junto Men’s Club Eric Alexander, Chair Ken Rocks, Chair Coldwell Banker Commercial AI Group Mattress by Appointment Ambassadors