President's Message

 

 

Welcome to Ponte Vedra Beach,

On behalf of the Ponte Vedra Beach Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors and our 300 plus members, welcome to Ponte Vedra Beach. You already know how much our area has to offer and we invite you to become a member of the only organization devoted to business growth in our community. We offer many benefits including:

• Member Decal which not only gives your business credibility, but also signifies your commitment to this community.
• Membership Directory of current members periodically updated with names, addresses, phone number, emails and websites. If you want an updated copy emailed to you at any time, just call.
• Website Listing of your company, contact name, address, phone number, email and website with the opportunity to link it to your own site.
• "Get Connected" Magazine Listing, an insert to both the Ponte Vedra and St. Johns Recorders which is not only sent out in the newspapers, but also distributed through the Chamber office, that includes your company, contact name, address, phone number, email and website.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Federation Partners Program Membership offering access to products and services offered by the U.S. Chamber's affinity partners.
• Grand Opening or Anniversary Celebration hosted by you and publicized by the Chamber resulting in recognition in our local publications.
• First Wednesday Grand Opening or Anniversary Celebration for new businesses, second Wednesday Chamber Before Hours and third Wednesday Chamber After Hours giving you several opportunities to expand your networking base and gain access to area business leaders.
• Fourth Wednesday Lunch & Learn series with program speakers presenting community issues, educational information or positive messages for our business community.
• Bi-Annual Member Connection Lunch & Learn where you can promote your business to the group.
• Candidates Forum so you can be an informed voter.
• Chamber Chat newsletter sent monthly and email events reminders sent weekly.
• Referral System fulfilling the numerous requests we get by phone for services from accounting to plumbing, apartments to physicians.
• Small Business Development Center of the University of North Florida's Coggin Business School one-on-one counseling sessions available if you need help with a new business start-up or with growing your existing business.
• Advertising Opportunities in our Chamber Chat, on our website and on our map.
• Sponsorship Opportunities for our monthly Chamber After Hours and Lunch & Learn and all our annual events including: Annual Dinner, Car Show, Golf Tournament, Chamber Trade Show, Community Garage Sale, Food & WineFest and Holiday Party.
• Get Involved ~ Join our Board or Become an Ambassador. Join a committee to plan the events listed above or join our Community Affairs, Membership or Relocation Committee.
• Guide the Community by participating in the only organization in Ponte Vedra Beach dedicated to enhancing our business environment while protecting our quality of life.

The greatest opportunity we offer to our members, whether you live here, work here or own a business here, is the chance to get involved in the community in a meaningful way. Whether you are interested in the remaining economic development of our area or governmental decisions that affect our residences and businesses or protecting our quality of life, the Chamber will give you a voice. In addition, it is a wonderful way to get to know the very special people who live and work here!

If interested in learning more about our area or about the Chamber, please stop by our office Monday – Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. We are conveniently located in 4 Sawgrass Village, Suite 120A. Too busy to stop by; give us a call at 285-2004. I look forward to seeing you at a future Chamber event.

Sincerely,

Chuck Bushong

 

Bushong Insurance Associates, Inc.
Email: chuck@bushonginsurance.com