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<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />

your connection to the beach<br />

the annual<br />

ISSUE<br />

COMMUNITY EDUCATION WORKFORCE<br />

MILITARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOURISM<br />

MEMBER NEWS GRAND OPENINGS<br />

CALENDAR OF EVENTS<br />

November/December 2009 Vol 4 <strong>Issue</strong> 6<br />

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2 THE CIRCUIT March/April 2009


The Cosmetic Vein & Laser Center<br />

Leads the Way to Healthier Legs<br />

NON-INVASIVE LASER TECHNOLOGIES<br />

FOR THE TREATMENT OF VARICOSE AND<br />

SPIDER VEINS RESTORE THE HEALTH,<br />

BEAUTY, AND VITALITY OF YOUR LEGS.<br />

Don’t let unsightly and uncomfortable varicose and spider veins rob you<br />

<strong>of</strong> your natural beauty. Dr. Kimberly Moskowitz is one <strong>of</strong> only 240 board–<br />

certified vein specialists (Phlebologists) in the United States. As a leading<br />

expert in the field and a member <strong>of</strong> the American College <strong>of</strong> Phlebology, she<br />

has pioneered the safest and most up-to-date treatment options for varicose<br />

and spider veins. Today, those options include state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art non-invasive<br />

technologies that allow patients to return to most normal activities the same<br />

day as treatment.<br />

Left untreated, abnormal veins can lead to serious health risks like blood<br />

clots, phlebitis (inflammation <strong>of</strong> the veins), cellulitis, and leg ulcers. Expert<br />

treatment <strong>of</strong> varicose veins dramatically improves painful symptoms and<br />

prevents complications. Dr. Moskowitz will perform a thorough ultrasound<br />

examination <strong>of</strong> the legs to accurately assess the severity and extent <strong>of</strong> vein<br />

disease. <strong>This</strong> diagnostic ultrasound is a necessary part <strong>of</strong> the initial consultation<br />

as it allows the physician to determine the most appropriate treatment plan.<br />

“I am so truly grateful that my education,<br />

experience, and technology allow me to spend<br />

every day doing exactly what I love to do.<br />

I place enormous emphasis on my relationships<br />

with my patients and do my best to help them<br />

look and feel young, natural, and healthy.<br />

I want everyone to maximize the beauty<br />

they were born with.”<br />

Dr. Moskowitz has been performing and training other physicians to<br />

perform EVLT (Endovenous Laser Treatment) since its FDA approval in<br />

2003. During this 45-minute, safe, outpatient procedure, an ultrasound is used<br />

to guide placement <strong>of</strong> a thin laser fiber into the abnormal Saphenous vein in<br />

the leg. Heat energy from the laser causes the abnormal vein to immediately<br />

collapse and redirect blood flow to the normal healthy channels in the leg.<br />

The body reabsorbs the abnormal vein, resulting in improved circulation and<br />

symptoms. Local anesthesia is used to completely numb the area around the<br />

Kimberly Moskowitz, M.S., M.D.<br />

vein so the procedure is virtually painless. EVLT has a 99% success rate and has<br />

eliminated the need for painful surgical procedures such as vein stripping.<br />

Contrary to what many physicians are taught, spider veins can cause the<br />

same symptoms as much larger varicose veins. Also, because 25% <strong>of</strong> spider<br />

veins are associated with underlying larger vein abnormalities, it is <strong>of</strong>ten<br />

considered medically necessary to treat them. Sclerotherapy (tiny injections <strong>of</strong><br />

a solution that closes the veins), is the most effective and least painful treatment<br />

for spider veins and blue veins under the skin surface called reticular veins. Skin<br />

lasers are very effective for treating small veins on the face and chest; however,<br />

for leg veins, they are less effective, more painful, and <strong>of</strong>ten lead to scarring and<br />

hyperpigmentation.<br />

The provides the most advanced nonsurgical<br />

treatments for skin, face, legs, and cellulite reduction. Dr. Moskowitz<br />

also specializes in , , , ,<br />

and .<br />

BOARD CERTIFIED, PHLEBOLOGY BOARD CERTIFIED, INTERNAL MEDICINE MEDICAL DEGREE: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY<br />

RESIDENCY: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL PHLEBOLOGY/VEIN TRAINING: AMERICAN VEIN INSTITUTE AND HARVARD’S BRIGHAM<br />

& WOMEN’S HOSPITAL AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHLEBOLOGY AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR LASER MEDICINE AND SURGERY<br />

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Kia:<br />

The Right Choice...<br />

Pushing Forward.<br />

In spite <strong>of</strong> a worldwide economic setback, Kia Motors continues to<br />

push forward. We’ve watched as car manufacturers beg for bailouts,<br />

close dealerships and downsize positions at manufacturing plants.<br />

<strong>This</strong> has made buying a car an even bigger commitment than it once<br />

was. The purchase <strong>of</strong> a car has become about finding the most<br />

economical choice with a company you know is going to be around<br />

for years to come.<br />

Kia is a company you can trust, even on a local level. Bill Byrd Kia<br />

rates #1 in customer service out <strong>of</strong> Kia’s 630 dealers. We <strong>of</strong>fer little<br />

to no hassles with buying or servicing, and we don’t try to sell customers<br />

things they don’t want.<br />

Kia is also keeping up with the Going Green trend. The Rio* made the<br />

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s “Greenest Vehicles<br />

<strong>of</strong> 2009” list. While many <strong>of</strong> us love the idea <strong>of</strong> leaving a little<br />

less <strong>of</strong> a carbon footprint, price can be a deterrent. Not so with the<br />

Rio. It has excellent gas milage, receiving up to 50 highway miles and<br />

32 city miles on the standard. *Priced as low as $11,990<br />

Bill Byrd Kia<br />

2435 East 15 th Street, <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />

850.872.0444<br />

www.billbyrdkiapanamacity.com<br />

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As the year moves forward toward the holidays,<br />

signaling that 2010 is right around the corner, I<br />

cannot help but reflect upon our achievements in<br />

2009. <strong>This</strong> has been a year <strong>of</strong> numerous<br />

defining moments for the <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />

<strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>. The<br />

<strong>Chamber</strong> has been strengthening its<br />

strategic partnership with the Tourist<br />

Development Council all year, an<br />

aspiration that has resulted in our two<br />

organizations successfully co-producing<br />

the<br />

2010 Vacation Planner for the first<br />

time. We have taken an active role with<br />

the<br />

Bay County Economic Development<br />

Alliance, and stepped up our involvement with the Military<br />

Affairs Committee and Bay Defense Alliance. We are happy<br />

to again work with the Bay County <strong>Chamber</strong> on two more<br />

“First Fridays at the <strong>Beach</strong>” in 2010, and to actively support<br />

and strengthen relations with the Walton Area <strong>Chamber</strong>.<br />

The time has come for all our organizations – both in Bay<br />

County and our neighboring counties – to come together and<br />

act as one region. In 1776 our founding fathers designed an<br />

emblem with a motto for our new nation: E Pluribus Unum<br />

“Great Leaders make things possible; exceptional leaders<br />

make them inevitable.”<br />

~Newt Gingrich<br />

We are only six short months<br />

away from the opening <strong>of</strong> a<br />

brand new “green” LEEDcertified<br />

airport, and we’re thrilled to have<br />

Southwest Airlines signed on to service it.<br />

<strong>This</strong> will no doubt help position Northwest<br />

Florida as one <strong>of</strong> America’s leading beach<br />

destinations as the Southwest Effect*<br />

begins to take hold. Our region is also<br />

home to one <strong>of</strong> the world’s most important<br />

defense aerospace economic clusters anchored by U.S. Air<br />

Force, Navy, and Army aviation installations. Southwest’s<br />

arrival is expected to stimulate job growth and economic<br />

development, and the <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> will be involved in<br />

promoting and supporting these initiatives.<br />

Two new seats have been added to the Airport Authority, to<br />

Dewey Wilson and Dawn Moliterno, President/CEO <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Walton Area <strong>Chamber</strong>. We look forward to strengthening<br />

our ties with this region. The Airport Authority has recently<br />

brought on board Jones Lang LaSalle to help place tenants<br />

on 1,400 acres available for industry at the West Bay Sector<br />

and to help create new jobs, with the goal being to develop<br />

a cohesive, long-term economic engine in this region. We<br />

(out <strong>of</strong> many, one). These powerful words have stood the<br />

test <strong>of</strong> time and are still inscribed on our currency today. I<br />

would like to recognize the <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong>’s President, Beth<br />

Oltman, for her tireless hours, effort and<br />

commitment to fortifying this <strong>Chamber</strong>’s<br />

relationships with the aforementioned<br />

organizations.<br />

In 2009 the <strong>Chamber</strong>’s committees came<br />

to life in a way I have not seen before.<br />

Navigator has become a large triumph<br />

under the leadership <strong>of</strong> Karen Blackerby<br />

and <strong>Chamber</strong> staff. Our Education<br />

Partnership and Green Leadership<br />

committees have successfully carried out their missions<br />

all year. YP @ The <strong>Beach</strong>, the co-creation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Beach</strong><br />

<strong>Chamber</strong>, Walton Area <strong>Chamber</strong> and Coastal Vision 3000, is<br />

<strong>of</strong>f to a great start. Our Governmental Affairs has assembled<br />

an exhilarating legislative agenda for 2010.<br />

I have enjoyed serving as the <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong>’s Chairman<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Board for 2009, and look forward to continuing my<br />

involvement with this ever-evolving organization for years<br />

to come.<br />

Anthony DuBose<br />

are currently in the “Pre-Marketing Phase” with our<br />

new airport, and it is exciting to see our community so<br />

enthusiastic, focused and involved. Now,<br />

more than ever, we must work together as<br />

one region to achieve these goals...and stay<br />

focused and committed. Kevin Johnson,<br />

St. Joe’s new Vice President <strong>of</strong> Economic<br />

Development, states, “[Developing the<br />

West Bay Sector] is a fifty-year vision. We<br />

all must be patient and persistent.”<br />

As our Bay County Economic Development<br />

Alliance (EDA) aptly stated in October,<br />

Bay County is definitely an “Emerging<br />

Urban Area.” In the months to come the <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong><br />

will become increasingly involved with the EDA and in<br />

helping find opportunities to enhance our area’s economic<br />

prosperity. Additionally, we are extremely pleased to have<br />

John Robbins as Chairperson <strong>of</strong> our Governmental Affairs<br />

Committee in 2010, and helping us create a vibrant legislative<br />

agenda for our <strong>Chamber</strong>.<br />

*The Southwest Effect refers to the increase in airline travel<br />

originating from a community after service to and from<br />

that community is inaugurated by Southwest Airlines that<br />

improves service and/or lowers cost.<br />

Beth Oltman<br />

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<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />

309 Richard Jackson Blvd., <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>, FL 32407<br />

Phone: (850) 235-1159 Fax: (850) 235-2301<br />

PC<strong>Beach</strong>.org<br />

2009<br />

Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />

Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Board<br />

Anthony DuBose,<br />

Coastal Community Bank & Insurance Agency<br />

Past Chairman<br />

Al McCambry, Knology<br />

Incoming Chairman<br />

Philip Griffitts, Jr., Sugar Sands <strong>Beach</strong> Resort<br />

Treasurer<br />

Robert Carroll, McNeil Carroll Engineering<br />

Secretary<br />

Paul Wohlford, Resort Collection <strong>of</strong> PCB<br />

Legal Council<br />

Steven L. Applebaum<br />

The Board<br />

Karen Blackerby, Magnum Capital<br />

Felicia Cook, Simon Property Group<br />

Pam George, Gulf World Marine Park<br />

Amy Harris, Royal American Hospitality<br />

Scott Harris, Wachovia Bank<br />

Annie Holcombe, Oaseas Resorts<br />

Terry Hook, Publix Super Markets<br />

Jayna Leach, Sterling Resorts<br />

Lee Ann Leonard, By The Sea Resorts<br />

Chris Pariseau, Allegra Print & Imaging<br />

Edy Rivard, Gulf Coast Medical Center<br />

Dan Rowe, PCB Convention & Visitors Bureau<br />

Cil Schnitker, Comcast Cable<br />

Jeff Segan, Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa<br />

Russ Smith, The Towne <strong>of</strong> Seahaven<br />

Honorary Members<br />

Mayor Gayle Oberst, <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> PCB<br />

Dr. Ken Shaw, FSU PC<br />

Dr. Jim Kerley, GCCC<br />

Brian Connors, Naval Support Activity PC<br />

Janet Watermeier,<br />

Bay County Economic Development Alliance<br />

<strong>Chamber</strong> Staff<br />

President & CEO<br />

Beth Oltman<br />

Vice President Communications Marta Rose<br />

Vice President Finance Jena Kimmel<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> Sales<br />

Lynn Kandler<br />

Vice President Member Services Cyndi Ainsworth<br />

Special Events Coordinator Hillary Marchman<br />

Systems Coordinator Kristopher McLane<br />

Member Services<br />

Lindsay Dring<br />

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your connection to the beach<br />

As a <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>,<br />

our staff, board <strong>of</strong> directors<br />

and committee chairmen are well<br />

aware <strong>of</strong> our community’s issues,<br />

challenges and goals, as well as our<br />

economic, political and cultural climate.<br />

Are you up to date on these<br />

things?<br />

“Moving from Valuable to Essential”<br />

is the theme <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong>’s annual Board Retreat this<br />

year, held in November, and we have made it our commitment to continue<br />

to effectively communicate information on current community<br />

affairs to our <strong>Chamber</strong> Members and local residents in 2010.<br />

N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 0 9<br />

Contents<br />

10 Business Spotlights<br />

• Zen Garden Market & Lotus Café<br />

• ALPHA Audiology<br />

• Gulf Power’s EarthCents<br />

15 A Few Minutes With Jim Boyd, Sr.<br />

18 The Annual Green <strong>Issue</strong><br />

23 Capitalizing on a New Airport<br />

38 Event Calendar for November and December 2009<br />

In October, <strong>Chamber</strong> executives from around the state <strong>of</strong> Florida met<br />

at The Future <strong>of</strong> Florida Forum in Orlando at Disney World to discuss<br />

the issues at hand and how we, as <strong>Chamber</strong>s <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>, can<br />

be catalysts for economic growth in our communities. “The future <strong>of</strong><br />

our Sunshine State,” our state and national leaders reported, “lies in an<br />

immediate, important transformation that will need to take place, from<br />

tourism and agriculture to Florida becoming a nucleus <strong>of</strong> aerospace,<br />

technology and life sciences.” <strong>This</strong> essential transformation will bring<br />

Florida residents greater prosperity and an elevated quality <strong>of</strong> life.<br />

On the road to becoming a “Modern Metropolis,” one emerging global<br />

trend will take great significance: Everyone will need to work. In<br />

our “global, borderless, knowledge-based economy,” a phrase leaders<br />

spoke <strong>of</strong>ten, Talent – educated, skilled workers – is the new economic<br />

development currency around the world. Companies are going where<br />

the talent is. Talent is going where quality <strong>of</strong> life is. One question we<br />

should all be asking is, What can I do to contribute to the quality <strong>of</strong><br />

life here in <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> / <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>?<br />

The issues are complex, but the solutions need not be. And therein<br />

lies our <strong>Chamber</strong>’s primary goal: To continue to create and execute a<br />

well-rounded variety <strong>of</strong> programs, speaking engagements, networking<br />

functions, workshops, promotional vehicles and opportunities for you<br />

to give back to the community...and stay involved.<br />

As always, we are open to your suggestions, and we value your feedback.<br />

Please feel free to drop me a note at Marta@PC<strong>Beach</strong>.org.<br />

Marta Rose<br />

26 <strong>Chamber</strong> Committee Updates<br />

34 Naval Support Activity <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> / FSU <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />

35 Gulf Coast Community College / TDC CVB<br />

36 Workforce Board / Troy University<br />

28 Member News<br />

38 Membership Report / Ambassador Update<br />

38 New Members<br />

39 Renewing Members<br />

39 Ribbon Cuttings<br />

6 Chairman’s Message<br />

6 President’s Message<br />

Editorial Staff<br />

Editor & Creative Director: Marta Rose<br />

Contributing Writers: Dr. Kerley, Dr. Shaw, Dan Rowe, Kim<br />

Bodine, Cmdr. Pfefferkorn, Lisa Kitto,<br />

Rick Norton, Kristy McKinney<br />

Online Content: Kristopher McLane<br />

Social Media: Lindsay Dring, Kristopher McLane<br />

Production: Boyd Brothers Printing<br />

Advertising Sales: Lynn Kandler, Cyndi Ainsworth<br />

Distribution: Allegra Print & Imaging<br />

8 THE CIRCUIT November/December 2009


BUSINESS Spotlights<br />

Photos <strong>of</strong> Lotus Café and Fluid Lounge by Pier<br />

Zen Garden Market & Lotus Café<br />

Locals are raving about the new Zen<br />

Garden Market located on <strong>Panama</strong><br />

<strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>. The Market provides<br />

plants, produce and health products, and<br />

Lotus Café and Fluid Lounge is a way to<br />

experience it all first hand...in smoothies,<br />

juices, tapas, pitas, salads and more.<br />

The Health Market carries a streamlinedcarefully<br />

sourced line <strong>of</strong> products including<br />

super foods from around the world, organic<br />

produce, and over 100 dried herbs, spices,<br />

teas, edible flowers and medicinal plants.<br />

You won’t see aisles <strong>of</strong> vitamins at Zen;<br />

they take a different approach, inspiring<br />

and enabling customers to learn more about<br />

using food as their medicine. Many <strong>of</strong> the<br />

items from the store are utilized in the Lotus<br />

Café and Fluid Lounge, allowing customers<br />

to become familiarized first hand with these<br />

products.<br />

At Lotus Café customers can dine in a<br />

beautiful garden setting and have fresh<br />

dishes prepared from scratch, from local and<br />

organic foods. “It’s about getting people<br />

connected back with the source <strong>of</strong> their food<br />

and in turn, their health,” states co-founder<br />

Joe McKenna. Joe overcame his own battle<br />

with cancer through the use <strong>of</strong> fresh foods<br />

and juices, and has now been inspired to<br />

share this with everyone. So check out Zen<br />

Garden Market, and understand your food,<br />

as they say “From Garden to Grub.” Visit<br />

zengardenmarket.com.<br />

<br />

ALPHA Audiology<br />

In March 2003, ALPHA Audiology<br />

Hearing Health Services opened at<br />

1047 Jenks Avenue in a quaint, aqua<br />

green cottage chosen from more than thirty<br />

locations in a 50 mile radius. Prior to their<br />

opening, one Pennsylvania-owned clinic<br />

was available in Bay for 350,000 residents in<br />

the five county area.<br />

Artworks, Amanda Fagan.<br />

Enter independent ALPHA Audiology,<br />

owned and operated by the Taylors.<br />

Audiologist Dr. Anne Marie Taylor, CCC-A,<br />

and her husband, Practice Manager T-Bob<br />

Taylor, emphasize, “We focus on diagnostic<br />

testing, review and concise recommendations<br />

for traditional hearing needs, pre-andpost-surgery,<br />

syndromes and other hearing<br />

concerns including protocols regarding<br />

Cochlear Implants. Precise, ANSI certified<br />

calibrated equipment and sound rooms are<br />

essential for accurate testing.”<br />

More than 500 practitioners, military bases<br />

and hospitals have interacted directly.<br />

Explains Dr. Taylor, “Hearing aids are not<br />

the answer for everyone. Many are sold<br />

prematurely without consideration <strong>of</strong> medical<br />

concerns and are <strong>of</strong>ten over-priced. We feel<br />

blessed to have been able to purchase the<br />

most state-<strong>of</strong>-the art technology and continue<br />

as a recognized Southeast leader. Previously,<br />

Auditory Steady State Response (ASSR),<br />

Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, Auditory<br />

Processing Disorder (APD), Hi-Frequency<br />

Tympanometry, and in-depth Newborn<br />

Evaluations were not available unless you<br />

journeyed to friends in Tallahassee, UF<br />

Shands Gainesville, Nemours Pensacola,<br />

and UA Birmingham.”<br />

“We get visitors and referrals concerned about<br />

Tinnitus, Meniere’s, Sudden Hearing Loss,<br />

Syndromes, Auditory Processing Disorder,<br />

Otosclerosis, Physical & cranio-facial<br />

abnormalities. OSHA, legal & other hearing<br />

needs are also precisely tested,” adds Dr.<br />

Taylor. “Now we’re the oldest Audiological<br />

company in this part <strong>of</strong> the Panhandle. We<br />

directly serve residents and Doctors including<br />

Allergists, Neurologists, Pediatricians,<br />

Pulmonologists, Otololaryngologists (ENTs)<br />

and others who join us in focusing on what is<br />

best for the patients.”<br />

Nationally Dr. Taylor is among a growing<br />

number <strong>of</strong> female owners <strong>of</strong> wholly<br />

independent Audiology clinics, noting, “We<br />

are changing healthcare options, including<br />

<strong>of</strong>fering direct payment-at-testing discounts.<br />

More than half <strong>of</strong> this area doesn’t have<br />

insurance or hesitates because they don’t<br />

know what’s covered. “<br />

Explains T-Bob, “ENTs do not do their own<br />

Audiological testing. Licensed Audiologists<br />

perform the tests and make Audiological<br />

recommendations. Freedom to choose all<br />

health care providers, including Audiologists,<br />

is a federal right.” Medicare, TriCare, and<br />

other funding agencies do not require prior<br />

visit to an ENT. Federal, state, legal entities<br />

including Early Intervention, CHS, CMS,<br />

Disability Determination, Voc Rehab and<br />

others now have an on-going relation with<br />

ALPHA Audiology.<br />

Often asked about free tests, Dr. Taylor states,<br />

“Hearing screenings are <strong>of</strong>ten geared toward<br />

hearing aid sales and can easily miss medical<br />

needs.” The standard for Audiology is a<br />

Doctorate <strong>of</strong> Audiology from an accredited<br />

university. Hearing instrument specialists,<br />

BC-HIS, in-house experts, and audiology<br />

assistants are not Audiologists and are not<br />

required to have degrees. It is illegal to<br />

misrepresent testing or credentials.<br />

Dr. Taylor earned her Doctorate <strong>of</strong> Audiology<br />

from Arizona School <strong>of</strong> Health Sciences<br />

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BUSINESS Spotlights<br />

From left, Dr. Anne Marie Taylor, CCC-A and her<br />

husband, Practice Manager T-Bob Taylor.<br />

A.T. Still University. She has a Master’s<br />

Degree in Audiology and undergraduate<br />

degrees in Communicative Disorders (Speech<br />

Therapy) and Elementary Education from<br />

Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge.<br />

For more information call (850) 763-7707 or<br />

visit alpha-audiology.com.<br />

<br />

EarthCents Programs Can Help<br />

You Save Money & Energy<br />

EarthCents is a menu <strong>of</strong> energy<br />

efficiency and conservation programs<br />

for new and existing homes as well<br />

as businesses. EarthCents programs can help<br />

you reduce your electricity bill and protect<br />

the environment.<br />

History <strong>of</strong> Gulf Power and Energy<br />

Efficiency<br />

In the early 1970s, Gulf Power introduced the<br />

energy efficiency standard for homebuilding,<br />

the GoodCents home program that has been<br />

used by utilities nationwide. In addition, Gulf<br />

Power was the first to <strong>of</strong>fer an innovative<br />

home energy management program. Our<br />

energy efficiency programs have helped<br />

our customers reduce their energy demand<br />

in Northwest Florida by 350 megawatts —<br />

enough to power 100,000 homes.<br />

Energy Select<br />

Pay less for your electricity 87% <strong>of</strong> the time.<br />

Energy Select is a nationally recognized<br />

interactive energy management system that<br />

will let you program selected appliances<br />

to automatically respond to four different<br />

electricity prices depending on the time <strong>of</strong><br />

day, day <strong>of</strong> week and season. Installation is<br />

free and you’ll receive free surge protection<br />

as well. The program costs $4.95 per month<br />

and includes a programmable thermostat that<br />

controls your heating and air conditioning<br />

system, electric water heater and pool pump.<br />

You’ll s reduce your CO2 output by 1,692<br />

lbs. per year.<br />

EarthCents Home<br />

An EarthCents Home will save you<br />

money, and is earth friendly! A major part<br />

<strong>of</strong> our new energy-efficiency initiative is<br />

the EarthCents Home. It builds upon the<br />

strong foundation <strong>of</strong> the GoodCents Home<br />

and incorporates many <strong>of</strong> its features. The<br />

new EarthCents Home will be enhanced<br />

to exceed EnergyStar standards as well<br />

as the International Energy Conservation<br />

Code. Build an EarthCents home and<br />

save up to 25% +annually on your energy<br />

costs — and reduce your carbon footprint<br />

by more than 9,500 lbs. <strong>of</strong> CO2 per year.<br />

Continued on Page 25<br />

Let the Energy Experts help you<br />

turn your home into a great way to save.<br />

It doesn’t matter if you’re building a new house or remodeling your existing one, Gulf<br />

Power can show you lots <strong>of</strong> ways to save money and energy with our EarthCents<br />

Home program. Turning your home into an EarthCents Home can help cut your<br />

energy bill by up to 40%. We’ll show you the right amount <strong>of</strong> insulation to use and<br />

the most energy-efficient HVAC system and appliances to install for your specific<br />

floor plan. See how easy it is to make your home quieter, cleaner and more comfortable<br />

while possibly even increasing its resale value. You’ll find that your savings will really add<br />

up just by changing a few things here and there. Because a little change will do us good.<br />

To learn more about this and other EarthCents programs that can help you save money<br />

and energy, call 1-877-655-4001 or visit us online at gulfpower.com.<br />

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P R I N T I N G<br />

PUBLICATION SPECIALIST<br />

425 East 15th Street<br />

Post Office Box 18<br />

<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong>, FL 32402-0018<br />

1-800-677-BOYD(2693) • 850-763-1741<br />

Fax: 850-769-6526<br />

www.boyd-printing.com<br />

Is it working with experienced pr<strong>of</strong>essionals to create a quality<br />

product? Is it watching their ideas come together before their eyes?<br />

Or is it the bottom line, knowing they are getting the most for their<br />

hard earned money. We say it’s all these and more.<br />

From the simplest business card to a full<br />

color magazine printed on our new GOSS<br />

SUNDAY 2000/24 page (57” wide)<br />

4 Unit Heat Set Web Press, or one <strong>of</strong> our<br />

Heidelberg 28 x 40 8-color Speedmaster<br />

presses we will work with youto achieve<br />

your printing goals, time and time again.<br />

AT BOYD BROTHERS WE DON’T WANT ORDERS,<br />

WE WANT SATISFIED CUSTOMERS<br />

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A Few Minutes with<br />

Jim Boyd, Sr.<br />

Boyd Brothers Printing, located in <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong>, is one <strong>of</strong> the largest<br />

print operations in the entire U.S. The business began in 1931 and<br />

has steadily grown in the past 78 years into a 100,000 square foot<br />

operation encompassing two buildings and employing 100 people.<br />

Marta Rose recently had the priviledge <strong>of</strong> taking a tour <strong>of</strong> the<br />

facility and interviewing the owner <strong>of</strong> the operation, Jim Boyd, Sr.<br />

Pictured from left: Jim Boyd, Jr. and Jim Boyd, Sr.<br />

MR: What is the history <strong>of</strong> Boyd<br />

Brothers?<br />

Jim Boyd Sr.: My father, Alton Boyd, had a<br />

crippled leg and needed to learn a trade he<br />

could do sitting down. He went to a trade<br />

school in Alabama to learn to be a Linotype<br />

(hot metal typesetter) operator. He went to<br />

work for a local newspaper/job print shop as<br />

a linotype operator in 1929. In 1931 his employer<br />

Lillian West had to cut his salary from<br />

$25 per week to $ 15 because <strong>of</strong> the depression.<br />

He borrowed $175 from friends and<br />

family and purchased the equipment from<br />

the widow <strong>of</strong> a printer in Brundige, Alabama<br />

who had recently passed away. He moved<br />

the equipment to <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> and founded<br />

Boyd Printing Company. His brother, John<br />

joined the business several years later. An<br />

<strong>of</strong>fice supply division was added about the<br />

time <strong>of</strong> WW II.<br />

I joined the company in 1968 after receiving<br />

my MBA from Emory. I got my BS from<br />

Carnegie Tech (now Carnegie Mellon) in<br />

graphic arts management. Jim, Jr. joined the<br />

business in 1996. He has a BS from Emory<br />

and got his law degrees from Villanova in<br />

Philadelphia. Jim, Jr. is now President and<br />

CEO and I am Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Board. We<br />

are the only common stock holders in the<br />

corporation.<br />

The original location was on lower Harrison<br />

Avenue. It moved several times until we<br />

built a building for our printing plant in 1960<br />

on East 15th street. Our <strong>of</strong>fice supply store<br />

continued to be located downtown on Grace<br />

Avenue until it moved to 15th Street also.<br />

We sold the <strong>of</strong>fice supply division in 1991.<br />

What services do you <strong>of</strong>fer?<br />

We <strong>of</strong>fer both sheet fed <strong>of</strong>fset and heat set<br />

web <strong>of</strong>fset. We have in house prepress(layout<br />

and design), sheet fed presses that can print<br />

on sheet sizes from 20” to 40”, and complete<br />

finishing. Our bindery includes cutting, folding,<br />

saddle stitching die cutting, foil stamping<br />

and mailing.<br />

What are some <strong>of</strong> the ways Boyd<br />

Brothers has gone green?<br />

Boyd Brothers strives to responsively manage<br />

the resources utilized during the printing<br />

process to help preserve and sustain the environment.<br />

Some <strong>of</strong> the ways we have become<br />

environmental friendly include:<br />

• Our house sheets are New Page Sterling<br />

which is an FSC certified paper, that means<br />

the pulp to make this paper comes from responsibly<br />

managed forests.<br />

• All paper waste has been recycled for over<br />

twenty years.<br />

• Soy based inks are used which release less<br />

volatile organic chemicals than petroleum<br />

based inks.<br />

• Older printing presses have been replaced<br />

with new energy efficient presses that require<br />

less make ready and less running time. The<br />

presses have efficient variable cut<strong>of</strong>fs that<br />

optimize the use <strong>of</strong> paper and reduce paper<br />

waste.<br />

• Our printing fountains for our presses are<br />

alcohol free.<br />

• A new solvent recovery system has been<br />

installed which takes the water out <strong>of</strong> our<br />

system, distills it and recovers 95 percent <strong>of</strong><br />

the sludge formerly produced. The amount<br />

<strong>of</strong> solvent required has been reduced by 60<br />

percent.<br />

• A digital workflow system was installed in<br />

our prepress area in 2000 which eliminated<br />

the use <strong>of</strong> film and chemistry and digitally<br />

generates printing plates.<br />

• Process Management Technology was recently<br />

installed which doubles the life <strong>of</strong> the<br />

plate developer in the plate making process.<br />

• Clients can post their files to our FTP site<br />

on line and view pro<strong>of</strong>s online eliminating<br />

transporting files and pro<strong>of</strong>s for approval.<br />

• All <strong>of</strong> our used aluminum printing plates<br />

are recycled.<br />

• Fluorescent lighting is used throughout<br />

both printing facilities.<br />

• Our facilities have been smoke free since<br />

1995 to maintain interior air quality for our<br />

employee’s health.<br />

Who are some <strong>of</strong> Boyd Brother’s<br />

customers?<br />

Our customers are mainly concentrated<br />

around the Southeast. Our largest customer<br />

is in Atlanta and we print approximately 30<br />

different apartment guides in the Eastern US.<br />

The locations range from Houston to Detroit<br />

to New England to Miami. The contract for<br />

the apartment guides necessitated the move<br />

into heat set web printing with the purchase <strong>of</strong><br />

our new Goss Sunday 2000 57” wide press.<br />

We do a lot <strong>of</strong> printing for FSU and U <strong>of</strong> FL.<br />

We may be the only thing the schools agree<br />

on as we print the football media guides for<br />

both schools. We print many lifestyle magazines<br />

for cities around the Southeast. We are<br />

the printer <strong>of</strong> the Circuit magazine which<br />

you are now reading. Less than 2 % <strong>of</strong> our<br />

business comes from Bay County.<br />

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Tell me about your Heidelberg<br />

press.<br />

All <strong>of</strong> our sheet fed presses were made in<br />

Germany by Heidelberg. Our two 40” presses<br />

can print from roll stock or sheet stock.<br />

The roll stock is actually cut to the desired<br />

size sheet as it is fed in the press. <strong>This</strong> allows<br />

us to use only the size required (19” to 28”)<br />

and we minimize waste paper. These presses<br />

can print 8 colors on one side in one pass or 4<br />

colors on both sides in one pass. That allows<br />

us to print 16 magazine pages such as The<br />

Circuit in one pass through the press. The<br />

sheet fed press can print up to 13,000 copies<br />

per hour. The new heat set web can print 24<br />

magazine pages up to the rate <strong>of</strong> 65,000 per<br />

hour, plus they come out folded.<br />

Can you tell me a little about<br />

your family?<br />

My wife Nancy is from New York and I<br />

met her on a blind date while in college in<br />

Pittsburgh. She has an extensive career in<br />

education and is presently the Assistant Superintendent<br />

<strong>of</strong> Bay District Schools. Our<br />

daughter Robin is married and living in Dothan.<br />

She and her husband Reid Dove have<br />

two children, Anna Reid, 10 and Hal, 8. Jim,<br />

Jr.’s wife Cille is a <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> native (Cille<br />

Redding) and is a practicing attorney. They<br />

have two children, Fisher, 6, and J. Alton, III,<br />

5. Spending time with our four grandchildren<br />

has to be our favorite thing.<br />

Nancy and I both love to travel and photograph<br />

our visits. We have been to some<br />

beautiful places over the years and really<br />

enjoy remembering our visits in our photographs.<br />

Jim, Jr. is very involved with<br />

his family. They love to visit Shell Island.<br />

Cille’s family owns a cabin in Wyoming and<br />

love visiting there.<br />

What is it about the business<br />

that you love?<br />

Both Jim, Jr. and I do love what we do. I<br />

have been working here in some fashion<br />

since I was 14 years old. Jim, Jr. worked<br />

every summer from middle school until college.<br />

I guess we both have printers ink in our<br />

veins. Printing is one <strong>of</strong> the few businesses<br />

that still makes something. Luckily for me<br />

Jim, Jr. decided he would rather be a printer<br />

than a lawyer.<br />

<br />

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the annual<br />

ISSUE<br />

A<br />

<strong>Chamber</strong><br />

Closer Look at<br />

Computers and<br />

the Environment –<br />

Keeping it Green<br />

When it comes to being<br />

green, what role does our<br />

increasing dependence on<br />

computers and the internet play? The majority <strong>of</strong> us use a computer<br />

on a daily basis – how can we implement changes in our use <strong>of</strong><br />

technologies that will benefit the environment?<br />

Estimates show that a 10-30% reduction in paper usage is possible<br />

with appropriate use <strong>of</strong> available technology. By using email, instant<br />

messenger, a webcam, or other forms <strong>of</strong> internet based communication,<br />

we can help save the 4 billion trees that are cut down each year in<br />

North America alone. In addition, sending mail electronically keeps<br />

cars and postal service vehicles <strong>of</strong>f the road, subsequently reducing<br />

fuel consumption and car engine emissions significantly. The same<br />

can be said regarding our use <strong>of</strong> the internet for our shopping needs,<br />

which allows consumers to conveniently shop “at the click <strong>of</strong> a<br />

mouse.”<br />

As new technologies enter the market approximately every two years,<br />

e-waste is a mounting concern. There are many options available<br />

for computers besides just throwing them away. Many computers<br />

can actually be reused and refurbished - consider donating your old<br />

computer to someone in need – the elderly, your local Goodwill, a<br />

favorite charity, or a local school. The other viable option is recycling.<br />

If thrown away or taken to the nearest landfill, computers can release<br />

toxins to the environment, potentially polluting the water we drink<br />

and the air that we breathe. By eliminating e-waste, the environment<br />

is protected, resources are saved, and organizations in need will<br />

benefit.<br />

Beyond the actual equipment, being an internet user has many<br />

members were recently asked to share information with<br />

us on recycling, conservation, sustainable living, our ecology, and<br />

all things Green Earth related. Here is a compilation <strong>of</strong> their<br />

practices, opinions and knowledge.<br />

advantages. We can access information about everything green –<br />

from recycling and hybrid cars to the hole in the ozone layer. Learning<br />

what you can do, sharing that information with others and putting<br />

ideas into action are the very essence <strong>of</strong> “being green.”<br />

Useful Links:<br />

Recycling Electronics: www.electronicsrecycling.org/Public/<br />

default.aspx<br />

Local Recycling: www.co.bay.fl.us/waste/drop<strong>of</strong>f.php<br />

Greening America, One Home at a Time<br />

A new company, Green Street Mortgage Lenders, has come to town<br />

with a mission <strong>of</strong> helping our residents reduce their electric bills. With<br />

the rising costs <strong>of</strong> electric coupled with the down economy, it’s really<br />

putting a strain on our residents. An energy efficient mortgage allows<br />

a homeowner and home buyer to make up to $8,000 in qualified energy<br />

efficient improvements without any out <strong>of</strong> pocket expense. For<br />

making the upgrades, a homeowner is rewarded by several entities.<br />

For instance, the homeowner earns up to a $2,400 Energy Tax Credit<br />

from the IRS, up to $1,000 rebate from Gulf Power, and a $500 rebate<br />

from the State <strong>of</strong> Florida.<br />

So how does one get an Energy Efficient Mortgage? Green Street<br />

Mortgage Lenders, Inc. has streamlined the process making it simple<br />

for the homeowner. The first step is to get pre-qualified by your Green<br />

Street Mortgage Lenders, Inc. advisor. After you’ve been pre-qualified<br />

for the mortgage, the next step is to perform the HERS (Home<br />

Energy Rating System) audit on the home. An independent auditor<br />

will come to your home and complete a comprehensive analysis <strong>of</strong><br />

the homes energy usage and identify any major problem areas. During<br />

your consultation with the energy auditor, he will come up with a<br />

custom energy improvement plan and guide you in the best choice <strong>of</strong><br />

improvements to make that are specific to your home. Once you’ve<br />

settled on what improvements you’d like to make, money for the im-<br />

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the annual<br />

ISSUE<br />

provements are placed in escrow and your closing is scheduled. After<br />

the work is finished, a followup inspection is performed to make<br />

sure that the work was done properly. The end result, a home owner<br />

can make these improvements with no out <strong>of</strong> pocket<br />

expense, receive almost $4,000 dollars back in rebates<br />

and incentives, and reduce their electric bill between<br />

40% to 60%. If given a choice between a traditional<br />

mortgage and an Energy Efficient Mortgage, there’s<br />

really no reason why anyone would not want to take<br />

advantage <strong>of</strong> an Energy Efficient Mortgage. For more<br />

information, please visit our website at www.greeenstreetlenders.com.<br />

Sustainable (and Green) Commuter<br />

Transportation<br />

Each year, the average panhandle commuter spends<br />

almost two thousand dollars (excluding loan payments)<br />

driving themselves to work and home again.<br />

Using AAA’s 2008 average per mile cost to drive, a 14-mile round<br />

trip can cost as much as $1,908.72 or more. That is a pretty significant<br />

portion <strong>of</strong> income for folks making less than $30k<br />

per year. Ride On is here to help.<br />

We <strong>of</strong>fer FREE coordination <strong>of</strong> commuter programs<br />

for individuals and employers. Included is the administration<br />

<strong>of</strong> rideshare programs, assisting with the establishment<br />

<strong>of</strong> TAX FREE incentives for transit and<br />

vanpool fares as well as costs associated with biking<br />

to work. Participation is voluntary, and coupled with<br />

a FREE emergency ride home program, Ride On is<br />

a program every employer should be <strong>of</strong>fering to their<br />

staff. Ride On helps make commuter transportation<br />

affordable, reliable, and sustainable (not to mention<br />

environmentally friendly). For more information, call<br />

Hope at (850) 769-4854 or visit www.smogsmells.<br />

com. Ride On is a program <strong>of</strong> the West Florida Regional Planning<br />

Council made possible by the Florida Department <strong>of</strong> Transportation.<br />

Bay County Audubon Wins State Award<br />

Audubon <strong>of</strong> Florida selected Bay County Audubon Society to receive<br />

the 2009 statewide Best Chapter Education Program Award. The<br />

award is based on diversity, innovation and promotion<br />

<strong>of</strong> conservation. <strong>This</strong> is the fifth statewide award<br />

in four years for Bay County Audubon Society.<br />

The current activities <strong>of</strong> the Education Committee included<br />

fifty outreach events and activities and three<br />

long-term projects. These included twelve opportunities<br />

to promote youth bird watching and provided<br />

twenty-nine classrooms with the Audubon Adventures<br />

Program that reached over 615 students. Educational<br />

activities were directed at all age groups, from newborns<br />

to seniors. The Chapter reached adults in the<br />

community through events such as Earth Day, Winter<br />

Visitors Welcome Day and the Redfish Tournament.<br />

The committee also organized a local meeting for<br />

the Eagle Watch Program that helped in educating the appropriate<br />

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation<br />

Commission personnel. Work on establishing a<br />

permanent hands-on exhibit on back yard birds at the<br />

Junior Museum <strong>of</strong> Bay County was initiated, and is<br />

scheduled to be completed by June 2010.<br />

Green Gardening Tips from Audubon<br />

If you have pine trees in your yard you probably get<br />

tired <strong>of</strong> raking and bagging up pine straw. Unfortunately,<br />

some people resort to having their trees cut<br />

down to save some work. What they may not realize<br />

is the fact that pine trees and other trees provide<br />

shade to help cool your house and yard during the hot<br />

summers. Also, during storms and hurricanes, pine<br />

trees will block a lot <strong>of</strong> the wind that may damage a<br />

house, since they are flexible and will bend with the<br />

wind. Pine trees also provide essential food and nesting habitat for<br />

wildlife.<br />

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the annual<br />

ISSUE<br />

But what about all that pine straw? You can simply run over it with<br />

your mulching lawn mower and that will chop it up into fine pieces<br />

that will be utilized as fertilizer by your lawn. Another option is to<br />

rake it up in long piles and then mow over it. <strong>This</strong> will reduce the<br />

volume by about 70%. Then, you can rake it up and cart it to your<br />

mulch pile where it will become rich mulch in a few months. Acid<br />

loving plants like azaleas and camellias will utilize it in place <strong>of</strong> store<br />

bought fertilizer. A 3-foot square enclosed area is sufficient and you<br />

can use fencing material like chicken wire stapled around 4 posts in<br />

the ground. Add some water occasionally to speed the process up.<br />

You can also add any other yard debris, c<strong>of</strong>fee grounds, vegetable<br />

scraps and peelings.<br />

If these options won’t work for you, simply dump the clean pine<br />

straw out by the yard, picking out all the pinecones, branches and<br />

other debris. Place a sign (optional) saying “free pine straw” and<br />

landscapers and neighbors will probably spot it and haul it <strong>of</strong>f to use<br />

in other yards. The last time I did that, the large pile was gone in 3<br />

hours. Any <strong>of</strong> these options is preferable to bagging and much better<br />

for the environment.<br />

Olive Garden’s Green Team<br />

Olive Garden began efforts last year with implementing a “Green<br />

Team” initiative in all their restaurants. They have worked hard at<br />

controlling energy costs and usage with a standardized “power-up”<br />

program that regulates when turning on cooking equipment, air conditioning,<br />

heating and irrigation. The Green Team is established in<br />

each restaurant to monitor this progress and to make recommendations<br />

for improvement.<br />

Better Business Bureau Encourages Businesses to<br />

Reach Out to Both Baby Boomers and Millennials<br />

with Green Marketing Programs<br />

Today, more than 40 million baby boomers are also “green boomers”<br />

who say they are more likely to purchase environmentally-friendly<br />

products and services from companies that are socially responsible.<br />

Given these facts, your BBB <strong>of</strong>fers advice to help guide your business’<br />

social responsibility efforts to boomers and other consumers.<br />

Many products advertised as “green” or “organic” can sway purchasing<br />

decisions, but companies also position themselves as socially<br />

conscious to attract customers. Such a position begs the question<br />

though, what does it mean to be green and how can you communicate<br />

it in your advertising?<br />

To help promote your company’s green efforts to all audiences, BBB<br />

<strong>of</strong>fers the following advice for making “green” claims in advertising<br />

and marketing:<br />

Tell the truth. A recent study by a Canadian-based marketing firm<br />

found that many products aren’t as earth-friendly as they say they are.<br />

Few things destroy a company’s credibility with consumers faster<br />

than false advertising.<br />

Continued on Page 22<br />

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the annual<br />

ISSUE<br />

Make concrete claims. An honest advertiser will not make vague<br />

statements such as “environmentally friendly” or “sustainable” without<br />

examples to back up the claim. Making fuzzy claims can get you<br />

into trouble with any and all consumer segments.<br />

Provide evidence. You need to be able to explain how you’re making<br />

the world a better place. Consider creative ways <strong>of</strong> quantifying your<br />

company’s impact such as: How many hours have your employees<br />

volunteered? Who has benefited and how have they benefited from<br />

your firm’s efforts.<br />

Get a stamp <strong>of</strong> approval. There are independent third-party organizations<br />

that will certify your environmentally-friendly statements<br />

such as EcoLogo (www.terrachoice-certified.com/en/) or Green Seal<br />

(www.greenseal.org). The recent BBB/Gallup Trust in Business Index<br />

found that less than half <strong>of</strong> American consumers (49%) say they<br />

have a great deal or quite a lot <strong>of</strong> trust in businesses that they regularly<br />

deal with, so consumer’s ability to trust your claims matters – and<br />

certification helps.<br />

Get expert help. As a result <strong>of</strong> the green-frenzy, many marketing<br />

and advertising firms specialize in branding companies as environmentally<br />

friendly and socially responsible. For additional information<br />

and advice you can trust, start with www.bbb.org.<br />

Environmentally Friendly Hotel Conserves<br />

Resources, Saves Money and<br />

Attracts Customers<br />

The Florida Department <strong>of</strong> Environmental<br />

Protection (DEP) welcomes<br />

the Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort<br />

& Spa to the Florida Green Lodging<br />

Program. The voluntary state initiative<br />

provides the lodging industry with<br />

free technical assistance, encouraging<br />

hotels and motels to adopt cost-saving<br />

“green” practices that reduce waste<br />

and conserve natural resources.<br />

“Seeing businesses implement green<br />

practices is not only good for business,<br />

it’s good for Florida’s environment,”<br />

said DEP Sustainable Initiatives Director<br />

Deas Bohn. To become a designated member <strong>of</strong> the Florida<br />

Green Lodging Program, hotels must implement a variety <strong>of</strong> green<br />

practices, including but not limited to water conservation measures,<br />

a linen reuse program, energy efficiency, waste reduction, the use <strong>of</strong><br />

green cleaners and high efficiency air filters.<br />

“Environmental awareness is foremost in the minds <strong>of</strong> the travel and<br />

tourism industry in Florida,” says General Manager Jeff Segan. “By<br />

implementing action steps to ‘green’ our <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> resort, our efforts<br />

can ensure that the Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort and Spa is contributing<br />

to the preservation <strong>of</strong> our beautiful Florida environment.”<br />

SunWorks Solar<br />

SunWorks Solar has been helping businesses, municipalities and<br />

homeowners harness free sunshine since 1973. As a respected<br />

pioneer in our industry, we are known for installing customized solar<br />

solutions. Our focus is on choosing the right products to help our<br />

clients lower their electric bills, increase energy efficiency and reduce<br />

carbon emissions. From our headquarters in Jacksonville, we serve<br />

the entire Southeast and Caribbean. We are authorized dealers for<br />

some <strong>of</strong> the world’s most respected and innovative solar product<br />

manufacturers.<br />

We work diligently each day to earn our reputation as an innovator in<br />

custom solar solutions. We are proud to be:<br />

• The exclusive installer for Home Depot customers throughout<br />

Florida, • The exclusive contractor for LEED-accredited builders<br />

throughout the Southeast; • The exclusive trainer for Solar Energy’s<br />

renowned Solar University (yes, we train our competitors!); • The<br />

exclusive partner for Energy Labs, a leader in cutting edge solar<br />

thermal technology; • An authorized installer for SunPower, a leader<br />

in solar electric technology.<br />

Let us help you save with a customized solar solution. For more<br />

information visit www.sunworkssolar.com.<br />

Turning Over a New Leaf<br />

In a real estate transaction the closing is the final step, and when you<br />

consider everything in one closing<br />

transaction you will most likely consume<br />

upwards <strong>of</strong> 250 sheets <strong>of</strong> paper.<br />

Because <strong>of</strong> this, SETCO decided to<br />

conserve natural resources and went<br />

green long before “going green” was<br />

en vogue. As early as 2003, SETCO<br />

elected to make a substantial investment<br />

in state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art technology in<br />

the move to make the “paperless <strong>of</strong>fice”<br />

a reality.<br />

The first step in the implementation<br />

<strong>of</strong> that strategy was the acquisition <strong>of</strong><br />

our “paperless closer” program. After<br />

some period <strong>of</strong> internal adaptation and<br />

external education, the system quickly<br />

opened other technology opportunities. The State <strong>of</strong> Florida’s approval<br />

<strong>of</strong> electronic recordation and signatures led to SETCO’s selection as a<br />

BETA site for testing this new technology in several Florida counties.<br />

Get Bronze at Club Sun Tanning Salons<br />

Club Sun Tanning Salons have begun implementing the all-important<br />

three R’s: reduce, reuse and recycle to do our part to help save the<br />

earth and deliver that bronzed glow our customers crave.<br />

One way Club Sun has begun “reducing” is by using thinner paper<br />

Continued on Page 24<br />

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Capitalizing on a New<br />

Regional Utilization <strong>of</strong> the New Northwest Florida –<br />

<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> International Airport as an Engine for<br />

Environmentally Responsible Economic Development<br />

By Rick Norton, Jones Lang LaSalle<br />

O<br />

n May 18, 2010, the first commercial flight at<br />

the new Northwest Florida –<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> International<br />

Airport is scheduled to land, ushering<br />

in a new era in airport design, construction and<br />

operations. State-<strong>of</strong>-the-art security, which has<br />

been designed to incorporate seamlessly into the infrastructure,<br />

advanced baggage handling systems and additional forwardthinking<br />

designs will allow the Airport to efficiently handle air traffic<br />

and passenger expansion.<br />

These progressive features,<br />

coupled with the unprecedented<br />

and keen focus on<br />

environmental responsibility,<br />

will allow the Airport<br />

to serve as a model for<br />

airports across the United<br />

States. On the local front,<br />

the new Airport provides an<br />

opportunity to serve as an<br />

industry leader in a slightly<br />

different fashion: promoting<br />

the goal <strong>of</strong> new employment<br />

opportunities through<br />

the attraction <strong>of</strong> businesses<br />

seeking to embrace the advantages<br />

<strong>of</strong> the new Airport<br />

and “green” development.<br />

<strong>This</strong> past July, the <strong>Panama</strong><br />

<strong>City</strong>-Bay County Airport<br />

and Industrial District hired Jones Lang LaSalle, a global real estate<br />

firm headquartered in Chicago, to develop and execute a plan for<br />

the attraction <strong>of</strong> businesses to (new) Airport-owned property which<br />

will be adjacent to the runways and the main terminal. Jones Lang<br />

LaSalle, tapping into its worldwide network and its breadth <strong>of</strong> experience<br />

advising cargo, manufacturing, and aviation-related corporations,<br />

is finalizing a development and marketing plan to target businesses<br />

with a specific desire to capture the advantages <strong>of</strong> operating<br />

on airfield. Most importantly, however, Jones Lang LaSalle’s plan<br />

is specifically designed to foster a sustainable vision – both environmentally<br />

and economically – for business and industrial growth<br />

throughout the Northwest Florida region.<br />

Upon its completion, the Northwest Florida – <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> International<br />

Airport will include approximately 1,400 acres <strong>of</strong> land adjacent<br />

to runways and facilities which will be designated for use primarily by<br />

aviation-focused business ventures. While the development <strong>of</strong> such<br />

a large aggregation <strong>of</strong> land – combined with the collaborative efforts<br />

<strong>of</strong> The St. Joe Company – will take a number <strong>of</strong> decades to complete<br />

in its entirety, the opportunity to attract companies with an interest in<br />

Northwest Florida and an interest in sustainable construction & operations<br />

has already begun.<br />

As it possesses the country’s<br />

first terminal building<br />

to begin its life fully LEED<br />

certified and has developed<br />

an environmental mitigation<br />

plan that ensures a net<br />

environmental benefit to<br />

the region, the new Airport<br />

has created an atmosphere<br />

<strong>of</strong> environmental responsibility<br />

second to none in the<br />

United States.<br />

Jones Lang LaSalle’s top<br />

priority has been (and continues<br />

to be) to create and<br />

execute a marketing plan<br />

that promotes economic<br />

development through the<br />

responsible attraction <strong>of</strong><br />

employment opportunities<br />

which fit the region’s targeted industry sectors (Transportation/Logistics,<br />

Health Sciences, Renewable Energy & Environmental, and<br />

Aviation/Aerospace & Defense) and provides average wages exceeding<br />

the regional mean. In addition, the increase in corporate responsibility<br />

and sustainability efforts worldwide have created an opportunity<br />

for the Airport to assume an environmental “leadership role.” As<br />

such, Jones Lang LaSalle’s extensive market reach, its global team <strong>of</strong><br />

real estate advisors and over 700 LEED-certified pr<strong>of</strong>essionals eagerly<br />

embrace the opportunity to assist tenants who will provide a significant<br />

economic boost to Northwest Florida, while at the same time<br />

supporting the Airport’s initiative <strong>of</strong> environmental responsibility.<br />

<br />

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the annual<br />

ISSUE<br />

for our EFT contracts and change forms. Instead<br />

<strong>of</strong> mailing birthday coupons to customers, we’ve<br />

begun utilizing email. The company that supplies<br />

our vitamin water, MR International’s H10O, began<br />

using bottles that contain less plastic. We use<br />

CFL spiral light bulbs that only need one-fourth<br />

the energy <strong>of</strong> traditional, incandescent bulbs and<br />

last ten times longer. We have begun recycling<br />

spent tanning lamps which contain mercury and<br />

need to be disposed <strong>of</strong> properly. Lamp recycling<br />

businesses can even recycle the metal on the tips<br />

<strong>of</strong> bulbs. Eyewear is a common item that is sanitized<br />

and then reused.<br />

Club Sun, along with MR International, goes<br />

green by selling organic lotions, lotions packaged<br />

in recyclable bottles and bags made <strong>of</strong> recycled<br />

plastic. Stop by any Club Sun to get a free recycled<br />

bag and a $25 tanning gift card! Ask for<br />

the “Green MR Offer” to get yours. To find the<br />

nearest location to you (and cut down on vehicle<br />

emissions!) visit www.clubsuntanning.com.<br />

Go Green! Go Harbour Green!<br />

Protecting human health and the environment is<br />

among the highest priorities to Harbour Green<br />

Apartment Homes. We comply with all federal,<br />

state and local environmental statutes, regulations,<br />

enforceable agreements and permits applicable<br />

to our business activities. The Harbour Green<br />

Maintenance and Management Team make sure<br />

to inform our residents, vendors and contractors<br />

<strong>of</strong> our expectations and that they comply with all<br />

environmental laws, codes and regulations.<br />

Harbour Green partakes in the “Environmental<br />

Awareness Program” which requires employees<br />

to undergo thorough training, testing and certification<br />

for environmental compliance. We feature<br />

sunny solariums, water heaters, dryers and<br />

stoves that are operated with natural gas, as well<br />

as hydrothermal heating to conserve energy. To<br />

conserve the earth’s precious water supply our irrigation<br />

has rain sensors, and we have installed<br />

water saving showerheads, and low flow toilets.<br />

We will continue to be the example that living a<br />

Green life is available to apartments dwellers.<br />

Harbour Green Apartment Homes aims to provide<br />

an inviting community atmosphere and superior<br />

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Call (850) 236-9599 for more information.<br />

24 THE CIRCUIT November/December 2009


BUSINESS Spotlights<br />

Continued from Page 12<br />

Geothermal Heating and Cooling<br />

Use the Earth to heat and cool your home.<br />

Geothermal heating and cooling systems take<br />

advantage <strong>of</strong> the Earth’s relatively constant<br />

temperature — a renewable energy source —<br />

and save as much as 40% on energy costs. You<br />

can receive a $400/ton rebate when you install<br />

a geothermal system at your home or business.<br />

Customers who install one in their existing home<br />

can reduce CO2 by 6,313 lbs. per year.<br />

Solar Thermal Water Heating<br />

Heat your water with the power <strong>of</strong> the sun — with<br />

our new Solar Thermal Water Heating program.<br />

You can receive a $1,000 rebate when a qualified<br />

contractor installs a qualified solar thermal water<br />

heating system. You also may be eligible for an<br />

additional $500 rebate from the State <strong>of</strong> Florida,<br />

as well as a 30% Federal Tax Credit available to<br />

tax payers through tax year 2016. As a program<br />

participant, you’ll receive a free home Energy<br />

Check Up which includes energy savings tips,<br />

free compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), and<br />

guidelines for successful solar thermal water<br />

heating installations. Here’s the great part — you<br />

can save up to 75% on your annual water heating<br />

cost and reduce CO2 by 5,776 lbs. per year.<br />

Energy Check Up<br />

Get your home’s energy-efficiency health<br />

checked for free! Gulf Power’s energy experts<br />

can help you identify no-cost and low-cost ways<br />

to reduce energy costs through free energy audits<br />

in-person, online, or by mail. By implementing<br />

recommendations from an Energy Check Up,<br />

residential customers can see a savings <strong>of</strong> up to<br />

2% annually on their energy bill and reduce CO2<br />

by 583 lbs. per year.<br />

Energy Education<br />

Through community awareness, school partnerships<br />

and programs, direct mail, workshops and<br />

other initiatives, Gulf Power strives to increase our<br />

customers’ understanding <strong>of</strong> the money-saving<br />

benefits <strong>of</strong> energy efficiency and conservation<br />

which will also result in reduced carbon dioxide<br />

emissions. To find out more about EarthCents<br />

programs that can save you money and energy,<br />

call (877) 655-4001 or visit gulfpower.com.<br />

Relax.<br />

Play.<br />

Celebrate.<br />

For all the reasons to visit the beach,<br />

stay in beautiful beach condos & resorts.<br />

www.SouthernResorts.com<br />

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Peoples First employees, including<br />

personal banker Amy Bishop, see<br />

to it that our branches are not<br />

just transaction centers. They’re<br />

welcome centers devoted to<br />

treating each <strong>of</strong> our customers like<br />

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<strong>Chamber</strong> Committee Updates<br />

F OCU S<br />

ON THE FUTURE<br />

Empowering Students to See<br />

Their Own Potential<br />

Education Partnership<br />

We are underway with a new classroom<br />

mentoring program focusiong on the<br />

keys to success in the real world. <strong>This</strong><br />

program will link high school classrooms<br />

with local business leaders to encourage<br />

students to prepare now for their future<br />

careers. An application and materials can<br />

be accessed online at www.PC<strong>Beach</strong>.org<br />

on the committees page. Those interested<br />

in participating, please contact Lynn@<br />

PC<strong>Beach</strong>.org.<br />

Governmental Affairs<br />

In late October the committee hosted<br />

Representative Jimmy Patronis, Jr. for<br />

a round table discussion. Amendment<br />

4, <strong>of</strong>fshore drilling, excessive fishing<br />

regulations, the sustainability <strong>of</strong> FSU PC<br />

and transportation plans for the area were<br />

some <strong>of</strong> the many issues he discussed. The<br />

committee will be leading a local Floridian’s<br />

for Smarter Growth campaign and will<br />

have other associations and organizations<br />

involved. <strong>This</strong> group opposes Amendment 4<br />

aka “Hometown Democracy” which would<br />

be detrimental to our area if it is passed. For<br />

more information on Floridians for Smarter<br />

Growth contact Lindsay@pcbeach.org or<br />

got to www.Florida2010.org.<br />

Green Leadership<br />

The committee took part in the 24th Annual<br />

International Coastal Clean-up Day on<br />

September 19 at Rick Seltzer Park on S.<br />

Thomas Drive. A good crowd turned out to<br />

help keep our beaches “clean and green.”<br />

On Saturday, November 14 the committee<br />

will assist the Ronald McDonald House<br />

with their “I CAN, U CAN, WE CAN”<br />

Recycling Can Drive at Gulf World Marine<br />

Park on Front <strong>Beach</strong> Road. From 9:00<br />

am to 2:00 pm the community is invited to<br />

stop by and drop <strong>of</strong>f aluminum cans. The<br />

committee is also helping promote Nike’s<br />

“SOLE IN, PEACE OUT” shoe recycling<br />

program, asking <strong>Chamber</strong> members to bring<br />

in their old pairs <strong>of</strong> sneakers to the collection<br />

bin in the <strong>Chamber</strong> Lobby; visit www.<br />

NikeReUseAShoe.com.<br />

Membership Committee<br />

The <strong>Chamber</strong> will hold a special Member Appreciation Day for our members on Friday,<br />

November 13 at Bonefish Grill in the Grand <strong>Panama</strong> Village, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Bonefish<br />

Grill is serving up fish tacos, gourmet burgers, signature specialties and draft beer, and Jesse Deese<br />

will be singing and performing on acoustic guitar. <strong>Chamber</strong> Members, mark your calendars for<br />

this fun afternoon…we want to see you there!<br />

YP @ THE <strong>Beach</strong><br />

Young Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals Today. Leaders Tomorrow.<br />

Young Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals @ THE <strong>Beach</strong> is planning a<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional development lunch for Wednesday, November 18 at the Red Bar in Grayton<br />

<strong>Beach</strong>. Destin Mayor Craig Barker will provide insight into leadership and pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

development. For committee information contact Kristopher@PC<strong>Beach</strong>.org.<br />

NAVIGATE TO SUCCESS<br />

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009<br />

4:00 - 5:15 PM<br />

CALYPSO, 19806 FRONT BEACH RD.<br />

Navigator, the <strong>Chamber</strong>’s small business<br />

initiative, is holding its next workshop,<br />

Resolution Revolution, at Calypso prior<br />

to the <strong>Chamber</strong>’s After Hours Business<br />

Mixer on November 19. <strong>This</strong> high intensity<br />

workshop will help attendees engage in<br />

a process to create a motivating vision <strong>of</strong><br />

what their pr<strong>of</strong>essional and personal success<br />

will look like in 2010. “Investing time to<br />

prioritize and plan will provide laser-like<br />

focus and direction to launch you into an<br />

incredibly successful and thriving new<br />

year,” says coach Lisa Adams, founder<br />

<strong>of</strong> Thrive Partnership, LLC. To attend,<br />

R.S.V.P. to Hillary@PC<strong>Beach</strong>.org by<br />

Tuesday, November 17. Be sure to check<br />

out Navigator’s YouTube Channel at www.<br />

youtube.com/NavigatorPCB.<br />

Market your company to more than 20,000<br />

<strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> member companies and<br />

their employees at NO COST! The Memberto-Member<br />

Discount Card Program<br />

encourages nearly 900 <strong>Chamber</strong> members<br />

to prefer <strong>Chamber</strong> member businesses<br />

when making their buying decisions. The<br />

Member-to-Member Discount Directory<br />

can be found on our website at PC<strong>Beach</strong>.<br />

org. Offers can be removed or changed at<br />

any time by communicating the change via<br />

email to Hillary@pcbeach.org.<br />

Navigator awarded its first two Small<br />

Business Person <strong>of</strong> the Year awards at<br />

Friday at the <strong>Beach</strong> on October 9, to two<br />

businesses in recognition <strong>of</strong> their dedication<br />

and contributions to our <strong>Chamber</strong>. Gary<br />

Martin <strong>of</strong> Vision Payment Solutions, and<br />

Lisa Adams <strong>of</strong> Thrive Partnership LLC.<br />

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Member News<br />

Supper at Grace<br />

Supper at Grace is the wonderful weekly<br />

meal <strong>of</strong>fered free <strong>of</strong> charge every Thursday<br />

evening to the poor, the homeless, the needy<br />

and the lonely <strong>of</strong> our community at Grace<br />

Episcopal Church in <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>.To<br />

help support the costs, Grace is presenting<br />

a Wine Tasting and Silent Auction on<br />

Tuesday, November 10 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm<br />

in the church’s Wilhite Hall, 9101 <strong>Panama</strong><br />

<strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Pkwy., near the corner <strong>of</strong> Moylan<br />

Road and Highway 98. Doc from Carousel<br />

will speak about wine and food pairings,<br />

substantial hors d’oeuvres will be served and<br />

a silent auction will also take place. Tickets<br />

are $15 and must be purchased in advance<br />

from the Grace Church Parish Office.<br />

Thanksgiving Dinner is the flagship for<br />

Supper at Grace. The turkey is donated by<br />

Pineapple Willy’s, along with trimmings and<br />

desserts from area markets, restaurants and<br />

home-cooking from the Grace parishioners.<br />

Grace parishioners, friends and volunteers<br />

spend many hours to assure that everything is<br />

“just right” for their guests, even giving each<br />

a gift bag <strong>of</strong> nutritious foods to take home.<br />

A Tradition <strong>of</strong> Responsibility<br />

Hallmark Cards began recycling paper in the<br />

1940s, have used recycled paper in products<br />

and packaging since the 1970s, and established<br />

a corporate-wide environmental conservation<br />

program in the 1990s. Some <strong>of</strong> the measures<br />

the company has introduced in years past are<br />

routine business practice today:<br />

• We actively participate in the Environmental<br />

Protection Agency’s WasteWi$e and Energy<br />

Star Building programs.<br />

• Since the early 1990s we’ve reduced solid<br />

waste by 70% and hazardous waste by 90%.<br />

• School-age youngsters have been turning<br />

scraps from Hallmark’s manufacturing processes<br />

into art projects at Kaleidoscope, a<br />

creative experience for children, since 1969.<br />

• A waste-to-energy program at our distribution<br />

center in Enfield, Conn., has resulted<br />

in an ongoing zero% waste program since<br />

1998. Materials not recycled are used as<br />

electrical generator fuel.<br />

• Surplus stationery, greeting cards, paper<br />

party supplies, and other products are donated<br />

to educational and human service organizations<br />

for redistribution to people in need.<br />

Emerald Coast RV <strong>Beach</strong><br />

Resort<br />

Nestled in a lush, award-winning tropicalgarden<br />

setting just <strong>of</strong>f Front <strong>Beach</strong> Road,<br />

Emerald Coast RV <strong>Beach</strong> Resort is the perfect<br />

destination for both short and long-term RV<br />

vacations. Wide sites with cement pads, both<br />

pull-thru or back-in, <strong>of</strong>fer plenty <strong>of</strong> space for<br />

the biggest <strong>of</strong> rigs. Each site is meticulously<br />

landscaped and has its own picnic table<br />

and patio light. Guests enjoy deluxe 50/30<br />

Amp service, WiFi, premium cable service,<br />

spotlessly-clean, private tiled restrooms<br />

and showers, security gate, business service<br />

center and morning c<strong>of</strong>fee. Our heated pool<br />

and spa, party deck, beautiful clubhouse, onsite<br />

horseshoe, tournament-quality shuffleboard<br />

court, hiking & biking paths, children’s<br />

playground, fishing pond, paddle-boats, sand<br />

volleyball court and seasonal beach shuttle<br />

service provide our guests with a multitude<br />

<strong>of</strong> ways to fill their days. Our concierge is<br />

always happy to arrange a day <strong>of</strong> Deep Sea<br />

Fishing, a trip to Shell Island, golf tee-times<br />

or recommend one <strong>of</strong> our favorite restaurants.<br />

Pictured from left: Grace Church parishioners;<br />

Emerald Coast RV <strong>Beach</strong> Resort.<br />

SMALL BUSINESS<br />

DEVELOPMENT CENTER<br />

THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT<br />

CENTER IS A RESOURCE OF EXPERTISE,<br />

TRAINING & CONSULTING POSITIONED<br />

TO ASSIST ENTREPRENEURS IN<br />

DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL AND<br />

THRIVING BUSINESSES.<br />

FALL & WINTER MONTHLY<br />

WORKSHOPS:<br />

Steps to Starting a Small Business (3 hrs)<br />

Fee: $20<br />

Wednesday, November 11, 8:30 - 11:30 am<br />

Wednesday, December 2, 1:00 - 4:00 pm<br />

SBDC, Lynn Haven<br />

Business Plan Development,<br />

Part I & II (6 hrs)<br />

Fee: $40<br />

Thursday, November 19, 1:00 - 4:00 pm<br />

Thursday, December 10, 1:00 - 4:00 pm<br />

SBDC, Lynn Haven<br />

Tax Planning & Record Keeping (3 hrs)<br />

Fee: $20<br />

Tuesday, November 17, 1:00 - 4:00 pm<br />

SBDC, Lynn Haven<br />

Tuesday, December 15, 6:00 - 9:00 pm<br />

GCCC, Student Union East Rm. 244<br />

SBA Loan Packaging (3 hrs)<br />

Fee: $20<br />

Tuesday, December 8, 1:00 - 4:00 pm<br />

SBDC, Lynn Haven<br />

Introduction to Government Contracting<br />

Opportunities (3 hrs)<br />

Fee: $20<br />

Tuesday, November 3, 1:00 - 4:00 pm<br />

Tuesday, December 1, 1:00 - 4:00 pm<br />

SBDC, Lynn Haven<br />

SBDC: Small Business Development Center<br />

in Lynn Haven. Located at 2500 Minnesota<br />

Ave, one block east <strong>of</strong> Highway 77 at the<br />

corner <strong>of</strong> 25th and Minnesota Ave. in Lynn<br />

Haven.<br />

(850) 271-1108<br />

GCCC: Gulf Coast Community College in<br />

<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong>. Located east <strong>of</strong> the Hathaway<br />

Bridge at the corner <strong>of</strong> Highway 98 and 23rd<br />

St. in <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong>.<br />

(850) 872-3823<br />

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Member News<br />

Greenify Your Body<br />

By Kristy McKinney<br />

Whether you have purchased a fuel efficient<br />

automobile, an energy star washing machine,<br />

switched to all natural cleaning products,<br />

or drink your daily water out <strong>of</strong> a reusable<br />

plastic bottle, we all, in some way, have<br />

made a minor change that over time will<br />

make a major difference. But, what about<br />

our bodies? Do we give our body the proper<br />

tools it needs to run efficiently each day?<br />

Water makes up 60% <strong>of</strong> your body weight,<br />

therefore it is responsible for every system in<br />

the body functioning properly. How much<br />

water do you consume each day? If your<br />

answer is less than one gallon, you are doing<br />

your body a disservice. Try buying a pretty<br />

acrylic water bottle, fill it with ice cold water,<br />

keep it with you and refill throughout the day.<br />

Are you getting your RDA <strong>of</strong> Vitamins<br />

and Minerals? Most people do not. Quite<br />

frankly, most don’t even supplement with a<br />

Multi Vitamin & Mineral. Do your body a<br />

favor…visit the website fitday.com and plug<br />

in a journal <strong>of</strong> the foods and drinks you take<br />

in daily. It will quickly tell you the percentage<br />

<strong>of</strong> vitamins and minerals you have consumed<br />

each day. You will see what specific nutrients<br />

you are lacking and work to improve those.<br />

For instance, if it says you are deficient<br />

in Calcium and Vitamin C, you can go to<br />

dietandfitnesstoday.com and search for foods<br />

that are high in Calcium and Vitamin C.<br />

Are you exercising regularly? You have<br />

time for the things that are a priority in<br />

your life; make your health a priority!<br />

You may be too tired because <strong>of</strong> your lack<br />

<strong>of</strong> exercise. The endorphins that are released<br />

while exercising boost your mood and energy<br />

level. In order to be able to run and play with<br />

your kids without getting worn out, you must<br />

exercise. You are doing your kids a favor<br />

by keeping yourself healthy and active and<br />

at the same time, you are teaching them the<br />

importance <strong>of</strong> following a healthy lifestyle.<br />

<strong>This</strong>, when learned at a young age, will stay<br />

with them throughout their life.<br />

Are you a label reader? Do you prepare your<br />

meals at home or eat out most <strong>of</strong> the time?<br />

Do you drink sugar-laden sodas that are full<br />

<strong>of</strong> empty calories? The cold hard facts are<br />

that you get out <strong>of</strong> your body what you put<br />

into it. Your daily calories should come from<br />

clean, healthy, natural sources. Steer clear <strong>of</strong><br />

high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated<br />

oils. Eat things with a small ingredient<br />

list, full <strong>of</strong> ingredients you can pronounce.<br />

Switch to Ezekial bread (found in the freezer<br />

section). Switch to Greek yogurt and fat<br />

free milk. Use olive oil rather than butter or<br />

margarine. Eat very little animal fat, which<br />

is mostly saturated. Eat whole grains rather<br />

than white starchy carbs.<br />

These changes will have your body running<br />

much more efficiently. You will sleep better,<br />

feel better and be hungry more frequently<br />

because you are eating clean foods and your<br />

metabolism will be functioning at a higher<br />

rate. You will eat more frequently, ideally<br />

six times a day, and your body fat will go<br />

down as your lean muscle tissue increases.<br />

You will stay hydrated. You will come out<br />

<strong>of</strong> the gym ready to go outside and really<br />

PLAY with your kids. Your hair, skin and<br />

nails will look better than ever, because they<br />

are full <strong>of</strong> nutrients. You have now <strong>of</strong>ficially<br />

GREENIFIED your body! Please feel<br />

free to contact mckinneyfitness.com with<br />

questions on how to make your body run<br />

more efficiently.<br />

NEW BUSINESS<br />

A RECENT ADDITION TO BAY COUNTY<br />

IS THE ALL-NEW JOHN LEE NISSAN ON<br />

HARRISON AND 23 RD<br />

A local businessman, John Lee, purchased<br />

the former Lloyd Nissan dealership in early<br />

June 2009. Since purchasing the Nissan<br />

franchise Mr. Lee has moved his other<br />

dealership, <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> Mazda, to the<br />

former Lloyd Cadillac Pontiac Buick GMC<br />

facility which is located at the same lot<br />

(corner <strong>of</strong> Harrison and E. 23rd St.).<br />

Mr. Lee has also re-opened the former<br />

Lloyd Collision Center. <strong>This</strong> 21,000 square<br />

foot body shop was closed by the previous<br />

owners, Sonic Automotive Group, based<br />

in Charlotte, NC just before the sale <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Nissan franchise.<br />

At the heart <strong>of</strong> Mr. Lee’s business success<br />

is the revolutionary Lifetime Warranty<br />

<strong>of</strong>fered free <strong>of</strong> charge on all new Nissan<br />

and Mazda vehicles, as well as select preowned<br />

vehicles. <strong>This</strong> lifetime warranty is a<br />

nationwide warranty which provides a true<br />

lifetime warranty regardless <strong>of</strong> where the<br />

customer lives.<br />

Since the addition <strong>of</strong> Nissan and the body<br />

shop, which is newly named John Lee<br />

Collision Division, the number <strong>of</strong> employees<br />

has increased from fifteen to over seventy<br />

in a few short months. <strong>This</strong> has helped to<br />

revitalize the local economy and is growing<br />

as the news spreads about John Lee Nissan/<br />

Mazda. The employees are motivated to<br />

help this dealership succeed, and there is a<br />

sense <strong>of</strong> excitement and pride as they carry<br />

out their duties. Mr. Lee states that happy<br />

employees create happy customers.<br />

Mr. Lee understands that time is the one<br />

thing that most people don’t have enough<br />

<strong>of</strong>. He sells a great deal <strong>of</strong> used cars which<br />

includes all vehicle brands (Toyota, Honda,<br />

Chevrolet, Cadillac, Ford, etc.) and believes<br />

these customers deserve the ability to return<br />

to the dealership for service instead <strong>of</strong><br />

sending them to another dealership. <strong>This</strong><br />

was the driving force behind opening the<br />

Express Super Service Center and being<br />

able to service and repair these other makes<br />

and models.<br />

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Gain confidence, poise and<br />

new friends with the newest<br />

dance craze in town!<br />

Nu Wave Medical Center<br />

Gurprit Sekhon, M.D. Janet Gysi, A.R.N.P.C.<br />

Dance for Life!<br />

Champagne Open House<br />

2nd and 4th Tuesdays!<br />

Fit for Life!<br />

Zumba, DanceFit or Yoga<br />

1 lesson FREE with ad!<br />

12234 <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Parkway - next to The Glass Center<br />

850-249-3530 *** www.dancelifefitness.com<br />

Lab Draw<br />

Full Internal Medicine & Family Practice<br />

Vaccinations<br />

Massage Therapy<br />

Weight Loss<br />

Lymphederma Treatment<br />

Women’s Health with Pap<br />

12007 <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Parkway<br />

<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>, FL 32407<br />

850.249.6363<br />

Accepting New Patients<br />

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Member News<br />

BAY COUNTY AUDUBON<br />

AUDUBON PRESENTS ITS 41ST ANNUAL<br />

TRAVEL & ADVENTURE FILM SERIES<br />

Sponsors <strong>of</strong> Hope<br />

Sally, Silvie and Heaven Britton are<br />

American citizens born in Costa Rica,<br />

where their parents were serving as fulltime<br />

missionaries at the time. Their earliest<br />

memories were <strong>of</strong> helping others; especially<br />

youth and the elderly. Being that their family<br />

was large (eight kids) they learned at an early<br />

age to share, and developed a healthy work<br />

ethic as all were expected to not only help<br />

with the chores around the house, but watch<br />

out for their younger brothers and sisters.<br />

By the time they were teens they had also<br />

lived in France and Brazil, ending up in<br />

Plano Texas where they graduated from<br />

high school. All three would go on to study<br />

television production and post-production<br />

and then enter full-time employment at their<br />

family studio. The Brittons came to Bay<br />

County six years ago on vacation, fell in love<br />

with the beaches, the people and the lifestyle,<br />

and simply stayed.<br />

The Britton girls real passion, however,<br />

is their charity work as volunteers for<br />

“Sponsors <strong>of</strong> Hope.” In recent months they<br />

donated two truckloads <strong>of</strong> clothing to local<br />

area churches and the Rescue Mission for<br />

Bay County’s most needy, and have given<br />

wheelchairs and eyeglasses to help <strong>Panama</strong><br />

<strong>City</strong> young people.<br />

These young ladies also regularly help<br />

four local nursing homes with any basic<br />

necessities their residents may need. Soon<br />

they hope to teach local youth how to sail,<br />

with a sailboat that was recently donated to<br />

the organization. Most recently the Britton<br />

girls have been gathering linens and towels<br />

for needy families and are planning to cheer<br />

up Bay County children at Christmas. Linen<br />

and toy donations (only) can be dropped <strong>of</strong>f<br />

at AAA Self Storage, 2125 Lisenby Avenue<br />

in <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong>.<br />

For information on how you can help,<br />

please contact Sally, Silvie or Heaven at<br />

sponsors<strong>of</strong>hope@yahoo.com or by phone<br />

at (850) 319-1755<br />

Locals Helping Locals<br />

Who would have thought a gaggle <strong>of</strong> little ducks could help out in such a big way? The<br />

Grand <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Resort hosted the Annual Duck Race and Cocktail Party to help raise<br />

money for <strong>Beach</strong> Care Services (BCS). <strong>This</strong> year $10,600 was raised. Pastor Ramon Duvall<br />

from <strong>Beach</strong>side Fellowship was emcee. The Acoustix played music poolside, and duck riders<br />

braved the evening air and chilly water, all for a good cause.<br />

BCS is a non-pr<strong>of</strong>it organization that provides emergency assistance. Founded 10 years ago,<br />

BCS has helped thousands <strong>of</strong> beach residents pay bills, fill prescriptions and buy gas or trolley<br />

passes to get to work. <strong>Beach</strong> Care Services is an all-volunteer organization with no paid staff<br />

members and a volunteer board. It is funded completely by contributions from local churches,<br />

businesses, individuals and civic groups. The bills for operating expenses are paid by Bill and<br />

Eric Buskell.<br />

Upper Left Photo by Linda Lucas, Bay County Bullet: Rick Russell and Cyndi Ainsworth win the<br />

first round <strong>of</strong> the Duck Races. Right Photo: Sally, Heaven and Silvie Britton.<br />

For more than 47 years Bay County<br />

Audubon members have been involved in<br />

activities ranging from assessment <strong>of</strong> local<br />

bird populations to taking action on local<br />

conservation and environmental issues. We<br />

are involved in all areas <strong>of</strong> environmental<br />

concern and conservation efforts, not only<br />

here in Bay County, but also on a state basis<br />

with Audubon <strong>of</strong> Florida and on a national<br />

basis with National Audubon Society.<br />

For the 41st year the Bay County Audubon<br />

Society will present its Travel & Adventure<br />

Film Series. The color motion pictures<br />

are presented and personally narrated on<br />

stage by the cinematographer. Proceeds<br />

from ticket sales are used for educational<br />

programs in Bay County public schools<br />

to promote wildlife protection and<br />

rehabilitation, conservation education, and<br />

land preservation.<br />

The films will be held at J. R. Arnold High<br />

School, 550 Alf Coleman Road at 7:00 pm.<br />

2010 films include:<br />

January 7: Beneath the Jungle and<br />

Beyond by Dale Johnson<br />

February 4: Yellowstone: Trails and Tales<br />

by Sandy Mortimer<br />

February 11: Cruising Russia, St.<br />

Petersburg to Moscow by Clint Denn<br />

Tickets are available at the door: Season<br />

Passes cost $12.00; individual programs<br />

cost $5.00; and students 18 and under are<br />

free. For more information contact Richard<br />

Ingram, Publicity Chair at (850) 871-1736<br />

or visit www.baycountyaudubon.org.<br />

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Quality Service Since 1984<br />

Preventative Maintenance Plans<br />

Free Estimates<br />

Service/Repairs<br />

Duct Cleaning Service Installations<br />

12 Month Financing Available<br />

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(850) 234-8177<br />

Lic # CMC 1249267<br />

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around Town<br />

Updates on Community, Education, Workforce & Government<br />

The Energy Puzzle: Putting<br />

the Pieces Together<br />

Cmdr. Jessica Pfefferkorn<br />

The Department <strong>of</strong><br />

the Navy participated<br />

in Energy Awareness<br />

Month in October.<br />

Throughout<br />

the Navy and here<br />

at NSAPC, we focused<br />

our attention<br />

on this event as Energy<br />

Action Month.<br />

DoN is aligning its energy awareness theme<br />

with the Department <strong>of</strong> Energy: A Sustainable<br />

Energy Future—We’re Putting All the<br />

Pieces Together. <strong>This</strong> theme encourages<br />

individuals to make energy conscious decisions,<br />

in the workplace and at home, to help<br />

solve the Navy’s energy challenges.<br />

The Navy’s emerging energy strategy is centered<br />

on energy security, energy efficiency<br />

and environmental stewardship that together<br />

will enable us to remain the world’s preeminent<br />

maritime power. Energy security<br />

is critical to mission success. Energy security<br />

safeguards our energy infrastructure and<br />

shields the Navy and Marine Corps from<br />

volatility in the energy market. Energy efficiency,<br />

being energy-smart in the little things<br />

we do every day, gives us immediate payback<br />

and allows for investing in the future. Powering<br />

down your workstation at the end <strong>of</strong> the<br />

day can amount to huge savings when multiplied<br />

by more than 2000 computers on base.<br />

Investing in environmentally-responsible<br />

technologies afloat and ashore will not only<br />

save money but will reduce greenhouse gas<br />

emissions and cut our dependence on fossil<br />

fuels.<br />

Navy people are all responsible for energy<br />

efficiency and promoting a healthy environment<br />

for a sustainable future. So what are we<br />

doing locally to help reach Navy and DOD<br />

energy goals? According to our Public<br />

Works “Energy Czar” Wells Parker, a whole<br />

lot! Energy projects currently underway<br />

will lower our total energy and water use by<br />

about 5% each per year annually. Our 2009<br />

base-wide Energy Conservation Project, representing<br />

a $1.7 million investment across an<br />

aggregate <strong>of</strong> over 70 buildings, pays for itself<br />

three times over during the 30-year lifespan<br />

<strong>of</strong> the assets.<br />

Across NSA <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong>, we have replaced<br />

over 20,000 lights with premium efficiency<br />

lights in the last 3 years, slashing lighting<br />

power use in our buildings by up to twothirds.<br />

Our MWR basketball gym is a shining<br />

example, wherein new premium 150 watt<br />

light fixtures actually produce more light than<br />

the old 400 watt lamps they replaced.<br />

Starting in 2010, one <strong>of</strong> the training pools at<br />

the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center<br />

will be heated by solar energy. You may<br />

have noticed we’ve already gone solar with<br />

street lights at the north NDSTC parking lot,<br />

the NDSTC jogging path on Sandpiper, and<br />

by the Osprey Lane path bridge. These initiatives<br />

are phase 1 <strong>of</strong> multi-year shift toward<br />

energy independence.<br />

Efforts like these have resulted in Naval Surface<br />

Warfare Center <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> Division’s<br />

recognition by Federal Energy Management<br />

Program and NSA PC achieving back-toback<br />

SECNAV Gold awards for 2008 and<br />

2009. A big round <strong>of</strong> thanks for our success<br />

is due to the diligence <strong>of</strong> command and<br />

department energy monitors around the base.<br />

But these achievements are made possible<br />

only through good energy stewardship by<br />

every one <strong>of</strong> us, every day.<br />

The Costs and Benefits<br />

<strong>of</strong> Higher Education<br />

Dr. Ken Shaw, FSU PC Dean<br />

Our community is<br />

very fortunate to<br />

have access to high<br />

quality higher education<br />

in this region.<br />

Florida State University<br />

was recently<br />

ranked #48 in the<br />

2010 U.S. News and<br />

World Reports Top<br />

50 Public Universities.<br />

These high quality programs are <strong>of</strong>fered<br />

at FSU <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> and are taught by bright<br />

and caring pr<strong>of</strong>essors whose goals are to help<br />

students be successful in the real world. We<br />

are also fortunate to have great colleges in<br />

Northwest Florida that help students obtain a<br />

quality associate <strong>of</strong> arts degree; these colleges<br />

provide FSU <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> with students<br />

who are academically grounded and ready to<br />

pursue a bachelor’s degree.<br />

I <strong>of</strong>ten hear that higher education is becoming<br />

unaffordable, so I decided to tackle this<br />

problem and find out what are the costs and<br />

benefits <strong>of</strong> higher education. I first chose to<br />

look at the savings a student would have if<br />

they obtained their bachelor’s degree locally<br />

rather than going away to school. I found<br />

that the cost savings were significant.<br />

At current tuition prices, a student obtaining<br />

an associate <strong>of</strong> arts degree at Gulf Coast<br />

Community College and then obtaining<br />

a bachelor’s degree at FSU <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />

would pay $12,596 in tuition costs, based<br />

upon completion <strong>of</strong> 60 credit hours at each<br />

institution.<br />

If a student decided to attend Florida State<br />

University in Tallahassee, the total tuition<br />

costs would be $18,304. Adding housing<br />

costs at $7,000/year would bring the total<br />

tuition and housing expenses to $46,304, assuming<br />

completion <strong>of</strong> 120 credit hours over<br />

a four-year timeframe. The cost savings <strong>of</strong><br />

obtaining a higher education locally are substantial.<br />

In tuition alone, the savings are over<br />

$5,700 and with housing expenses, the savings<br />

are over $33,700!<br />

Though the $12,596 costs seem high, obtaining<br />

a bachelor’s degree will provide many<br />

benefits to a student. The primary financial<br />

benefit to obtaining a bachelor’s degree versus<br />

only a high school diploma is that <strong>of</strong> an<br />

increase in future earnings. Statistics from<br />

2006 reflect the median annual earnings <strong>of</strong><br />

full-time, full-year wage employees and salary<br />

workers ages 25-34. The report showed<br />

that the median annual salary for high school<br />

graduates is $29,000/year and the median<br />

annual salary for 4-year college graduates is<br />

$43,500. The difference in salaries between<br />

the high school graduate and the college<br />

graduate is $14,500, a value that is greater<br />

than the tuition costs for a 4-year degree obtained<br />

locally.<br />

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around Town<br />

Updates on Community, Education, Workforce & Government<br />

There are many additional benefits to obtaining<br />

a bachelor’s degree; some are listed<br />

below:<br />

1. College graduates are typically better<br />

prepared to understand and engage in the<br />

world, the country, the state, and community<br />

in which we live.<br />

2. College graduates obtain better jobs and<br />

have additional opportunities available to<br />

them.<br />

3. Due to increased earnings potential, college<br />

graduates are more likely to enjoy an<br />

improved quality <strong>of</strong> life.<br />

4. Statistics indicate that college graduates<br />

give back to their community more <strong>of</strong>ten<br />

than those with less education, thus enhancing<br />

and improving not only their own quality<br />

<strong>of</strong> life, but the lives <strong>of</strong> many others as well.<br />

Investing in a higher education provides<br />

significant economic and cultural benefits<br />

for the graduate now and for generations to<br />

come! It is clear that the benefits far outweigh<br />

the costs.<br />

GCCC’s Annual Report<br />

Dr. Jim Kerley, GCCC President<br />

Gulf Coast Community<br />

College is<br />

pleased to announce<br />

that we recently<br />

published our 2008-<br />

09 Annual Report.<br />

The main purpose<br />

<strong>of</strong> the report is to<br />

measure our performance<br />

against the<br />

boldly stated goals<br />

set forth in our five-year Strategic Plan. As<br />

you may recall, the plan was created utilizing<br />

the input <strong>of</strong> faculty, staff, students, and<br />

community stakeholders and reflects our<br />

desire to continuously improve in providing<br />

world-class education opportunities to our<br />

community.<br />

Everything we do throughout the college and<br />

each new initiative taken by our faculty and<br />

staff ties in to one <strong>of</strong> the following goals:<br />

• Expanding learning opportunities<br />

• Fostering success <strong>of</strong> our students<br />

• Collaborating with our community<br />

• Advancing economic development<br />

At this point we are one year into our current<br />

strategic plan and I am thrilled to say that<br />

we have exceeded many <strong>of</strong> our stated goals.<br />

Some <strong>of</strong> the highlights are:<br />

• GCCC showed a 5 percent increase in enrollment,<br />

reflecting an increase in the need<br />

for the community college mission during<br />

troubling economic times.<br />

• The college increased e-Learning courses<br />

<strong>of</strong>fered by 14 percent as we strive to make<br />

education more readily available to students.<br />

• Dual enrollment (high school students taking<br />

college courses) increased by 11 percent,<br />

the highest participation rate in the state.<br />

• Five new degree/certificate programs were<br />

created to expand educational opportunities.<br />

• The college enjoyed substantial increases<br />

in all areas <strong>of</strong> student satisfaction as measured<br />

by the Community College Survey <strong>of</strong><br />

Student Engagement, a top national metric.<br />

• GCCC increased cooperation with FSU<br />

PC by launching the CONNECT! Program,<br />

<strong>of</strong>fering students a seamless transition from<br />

GCCC’s associates program to a bachelor’s<br />

program at FSU PC.<br />

Now more than ever, we believe it is <strong>of</strong> the<br />

utmost importance to continue to <strong>of</strong>fer new<br />

opportunities in order to better meet local<br />

workforce needs and to increase fulfilling<br />

career options for everyone. We promise to<br />

keep you abreast <strong>of</strong> our progress and invite<br />

you to take a close look at our annual report.<br />

An electronic version is available for your<br />

review at www.gulfcoast.edu and thank you<br />

for your continued support and feedback.<br />

Tourist Development<br />

Council<br />

Dan Rowe, President & CEO, <strong>Panama</strong><br />

<strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Convention & Visitors Bureau<br />

In addition to stunning<br />

beaches, <strong>Panama</strong><br />

<strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong>fers many unexpected<br />

natural<br />

wonders for visitors<br />

seeking a little adventure<br />

in the great<br />

outdoors.<br />

Eco-Seekers can<br />

enjoy hiking along scenic trails, camping<br />

along the shore, unparalleled fishing, kayaking<br />

tours, <strong>of</strong>f-road cycling, diving and more.<br />

And, with everything from airboat adventures<br />

to glass bottom boat tours and marine<br />

rescue programs, there are many ways in<br />

which to experience and observe the surrounding<br />

wildlife <strong>of</strong> our coastal region.<br />

Even more exciting, <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />

will soon be easily accessible to outdoor<br />

enthusiasts around the world, as we’re just<br />

a few short months away from the debut <strong>of</strong><br />

daily flights arriving to Northwest Florida –<br />

<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> International Airport. On May<br />

18, 2010, the nation’s newest airport begins<br />

air service and opens the gates to a state-<strong>of</strong>the-art,<br />

eco-conscious terminal designed to<br />

qualify for LEED certification.<br />

The rich beauty and appeal <strong>of</strong> the Northwest<br />

Florida region has caught the eye and<br />

attention <strong>of</strong> the nation as America’s leading<br />

low-cost carrier, Southwest Airlines, made a<br />

milestone announcement to the world with<br />

its intent to provide daily air service to the<br />

new airport beginning in May 2010.<br />

On October 21st, coupled with the announcement<br />

<strong>of</strong> plans to expand service to include<br />

eight daily flights into northwest Florida,<br />

Southwest Airlines also shared this exciting<br />

news: “Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV)<br />

today announced at its annual Media Day a<br />

‘green plane,’ an innovative idea that marries<br />

efficiency, environmentally responsible<br />

products, customer comfort, and reduced<br />

waste and weight. <strong>This</strong> plane, a Boeing 737-<br />

700, will serve as a test environment for new<br />

environmentally responsible materials and<br />

Customer comfort products.”<br />

It is a flying testament to the airline’s philosophy<br />

that environmental decisions make good<br />

business sense. All <strong>of</strong> the initiatives being<br />

tested on this Green Plane, when combined,<br />

will equate to a weight savings <strong>of</strong> almost five<br />

pounds per seat, thus saving fuel and reducing<br />

emissions, along with adding recyclable<br />

elements to the cabin interior and reducing<br />

waste.<br />

“Southwest is committed to continuing to<br />

lead the industry in emissions reductions<br />

through fuel efficiency. Efficiency in fuel<br />

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around Town<br />

Updates on Community, Education, Workforce & Government<br />

consumption benefits our Company as well<br />

as the environment, and this has been part<br />

<strong>of</strong> our business model since the beginning,”<br />

said Gary Kelly, Southwest’s Chairman,<br />

President, and CEO. “As we look to the future,<br />

we know climate change remains <strong>of</strong> vital<br />

importance to our industry, our Company,<br />

and our Customers, so Southwest works hard<br />

every day in every area to be a responsible<br />

steward <strong>of</strong> the environment.”<br />

“Southwest is proud to lead the aviation industry<br />

in environmental stewardship and<br />

honored to be working with these eco-friendly<br />

vendors and our partners at Boeing,” Kelly<br />

says. “We are excited to test their forwardthinking<br />

products and expect these green<br />

products to not only help the environment,<br />

but also create a fuel and materials cost saving<br />

for Southwest.”<br />

In addition to the green plane, Southwest<br />

also announced the November 1st kick<strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong><br />

its more robust onboard recycling program,<br />

which is a co-mingled system that will allow<br />

the airline to capture more recyclable material<br />

and divert it from the waste stream.<br />

Environmental Stewardship is a responsibility<br />

Southwest takes seriously. For more information<br />

visit southwest.com/cares.<br />

Florida Energy Sector<br />

Partnership<br />

Kim Bodine, Executive Director, Gulf<br />

Coast Workforce Board<br />

Fighting global<br />

warming and transforming<br />

into a green<br />

economy is a massive<br />

and defining<br />

challenge. In order<br />

to address this challenge<br />

in Florida, the<br />

Gulf Coast Workforce<br />

Board has<br />

partnered with other<br />

regional workforce boards and Workforce<br />

Florida on a grant proposal called the Florida<br />

Energy Sector Partnership and Training<br />

Grant.<br />

If funded, the grant will support training and<br />

retraining <strong>of</strong> workers to meet the demands <strong>of</strong><br />

the green economy. The majority <strong>of</strong> training<br />

will focus on incumbent workers in need <strong>of</strong><br />

skill upgrades, as well as laid-<strong>of</strong>f workers in<br />

need <strong>of</strong> retooling for green job placement. Industries<br />

being targeted include manufacturing,<br />

government, education, healthcare, building/<br />

constructions, architects, engineers, community<br />

association managers, automobile technicians,<br />

and other pr<strong>of</strong>essionals implementing<br />

energy efficiency and renewable energy.<br />

Locally, the program will leverage the training<br />

<strong>of</strong> Gulf Coast Community College’s Alternative<br />

Energy Engineering Technology (AET)<br />

certificate, upcoming Sustainable Design<br />

Technical certificate, and Continuing Education<br />

opportunities: LEED Green Associate<br />

Prep, Green Supply Chain, and Green Sales<br />

Associate training. Florida Solar Energy Center<br />

and Purdue University will also be leveraged<br />

for curriculum development and train the<br />

trainer programs.<br />

The Florida Energy Sector Partnership and<br />

Training Grant is a $6 million dollar proposal<br />

to the US Department <strong>of</strong> Labor. The award<br />

announcement is expected in January 2010.<br />

TROY Update<br />

Lisa Kitto, Site Director, Troy<br />

University-PC/Tyndall AFB<br />

When I first realized<br />

the theme <strong>of</strong><br />

this Circuit edition<br />

revolved around<br />

“going green” I immediately<br />

thought<br />

there would be<br />

nothing TROY related<br />

that I could<br />

contribute on the<br />

subject that would<br />

be <strong>of</strong> any interest to the readers. However,<br />

Lori Wolverton our resident optimist said to<br />

me she would be happy to investigate the<br />

topic and I was pleasantly surprised with the<br />

efforts <strong>of</strong> her research. Lori discovered that<br />

within the Troy University family our faculty,<br />

staff members, and students are actively<br />

involved in many “Go Green” efforts.<br />

Our Department <strong>of</strong> Biological & Environmental<br />

Sciences <strong>of</strong> Troy University is very<br />

proud <strong>of</strong> faculty members Dr. Alicia Whatley,<br />

Dr. Michael Stewart, and Dr. Christi<br />

Magrath, along with former graduate student<br />

Ms. Smirti Bhattarai, who were recently<br />

published in the journal Aquatic Ecosytem<br />

Health and Management. Toni Robinson<br />

and Eddie James <strong>of</strong> our Southeast Region<br />

spearheaded a “Go Green” effort by recycling<br />

batteries and ink cartridges. They were<br />

able to send over 200 ink cartridges to Pet<br />

Smart Charities which are then used to fund<br />

food and medication for animals in shelters.<br />

Additionally, Lori discovered a majority<br />

<strong>of</strong> TROY locations have established a recycling<br />

plan for bottles, cans and paper and<br />

soon our billboard vinyls will be recycled to<br />

make purses, bags, and satchels.<br />

In August <strong>of</strong> this year our campus in Troy,<br />

Alabama initiated “Trayless” dining. By<br />

switching to laminate serving dishes, the<br />

need for plastic trays was eliminated and the<br />

end result is a reduction in food waste as well<br />

as a savings <strong>of</strong> 200 gallons <strong>of</strong> water a day, per<br />

thousand meals served.<br />

And finally, our Continuing Education Program<br />

has a course in the Personal Enrichment<br />

Department titled “Going Green at the<br />

Workplace.” <strong>This</strong> course is taught online by<br />

Brad Bergman. Mr. Bergman holds an MBA<br />

with a specialization in Technology Management.<br />

He currently works as a renewable<br />

energy pr<strong>of</strong>essional and teaches classes as an<br />

adjunct pr<strong>of</strong>essor.<br />

As a University, I am pleased to be able to<br />

relay that we are doing things to protect our<br />

environment and will be looking for other<br />

ways as well, and encourage all others to do<br />

the same. For more information about the<br />

course “Going Green at the Workplace,”<br />

please visit the TROY website at www.troy.<br />

edu or call us at (850) 747-0634.<br />

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Holiday<br />

Entertaining<br />

Resolved.<br />

Don’t miss our article<br />

in <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> Living<br />

magazine, Nov./Dec. issue!<br />

Find out why you should call<br />

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• Roll Off Containers<br />

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EVENT CALENDAR<br />

visit PCBEACH.ORG FOR A FULL LIST OF COMMUNITY EVENTS<br />

Fridays<br />

November 13, 2009<br />

Edgewater <strong>Beach</strong> Resort<br />

NETWORKING: 7:30-8:00 am<br />

PROGRAM: 8:00-9:00 am<br />

Join Randy Curtis, Airport Authority and Kevin<br />

Johnson, VP Economic Development at St. Joe<br />

Sponsored by PBS & J and KBR<br />

December 11, 2009<br />

Edgewater <strong>Beach</strong> Resort<br />

NETWORKING: 7:30-8:00 am<br />

PROGRAM: 8:00-9:00 am<br />

Al Wendstrand, Florida’s Great Northwest<br />

Sponsored by Knology<br />

C H A M B E R<br />

After Hours Business Mixers<br />

Thursday, November 19, 2009<br />

Calypso<br />

5:30-7:30 pm<br />

Sponsored by Carr<br />

Riggs & Ingram<br />

Thursday, December 17, 2009<br />

Holiday Party at Breakers<br />

5:30-7:30 pm<br />

SEEKING SPONSORS<br />

For two First Friday’s at the <strong>Beach</strong> on January 8, 2010 and July 9, 2010<br />

FSU Holley Academic Center<br />

One Speaking Sponsor per event: $2,000 Table sponsors: $500 each, limited to four<br />

Contact Hillary for details and sponsorship benefits. (850) 235-1159 Hillary@PC<strong>Beach</strong>.org<br />

Albert F. Mapp, Jr. MD PA<br />

Charlie Coram’s Place on 23rd<br />

Children’s Home Society<br />

Colours at Bay Town<br />

Custom Technical Services <strong>of</strong> North FL<br />

Dance Life Fitness, Inc.<br />

Emerald Coast Obstetrics & Gynecology<br />

Emerald Coast VFW Post 10555<br />

Gwynne K. Ebanks<br />

Healthpoint Medical Group<br />

Healthy Start <strong>of</strong> Bay, Franklin & Gulf<br />

Ironman Florida<br />

John Lee Nissan <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> Mazda<br />

Jones Lang LaSalle<br />

Magnolia Private Residence Club<br />

Martin Theatre<br />

Mattress America<br />

Metabolic Research Center<br />

Mills Heating & Air<br />

Ocean Towers <strong>Beach</strong> Club<br />

O’Sullivan Creel, LLP<br />

<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> Rescue Mission<br />

Payroll Matters <strong>of</strong> North Florida, Inc.<br />

Preferred Risk Group, LLC<br />

R. B. Baker Construction, Inc.<br />

Rodeheaver & Harris Insurance, LLC<br />

TheMPService, LLC<br />

Cyndi Ainsworth, VP Member Services<br />

Social media is essential for increasing the awareness <strong>of</strong> your brand,<br />

influencing your reputation and creating heavier traffic to your website.<br />

With all <strong>of</strong> the new and fascinating technological avenues <strong>of</strong><br />

communicating, how does your personal communication score?<br />

Effective communication skills are vital to building personal and<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional relationships. We <strong>of</strong>ten find ourselves communicating<br />

smoothly in one situation, while we are stumbling to find the proper<br />

words in another. You may be content with your present communication<br />

skills, but there is always room for some improvement. Here are<br />

some useful strategies for effective communication.<br />

• Be yourself, be honest and straight forward, say what you mean and<br />

the other person will be drawn to you.<br />

• Observe your colleagues, who speak effortlessly and effectively<br />

while presenting their thoughts and ideas in meetings and in networking<br />

situations. Learn from them.<br />

• Listen attentively, ask questions and be respectful <strong>of</strong> their opinion.<br />

• Encourage the other person to speak, show that you are interested in<br />

what they have to say and focus on understanding their views.<br />

• Strengthen your communication skills by practicing at After Hours,<br />

Friday at the <strong>Beach</strong> meetings and other <strong>Chamber</strong> events.<br />

Don’t be afraid to get out from behind the computer and start having<br />

some fun! Begin today by building pr<strong>of</strong>essional and personal<br />

relationships with other chamber members and remember, <strong>Chamber</strong><br />

members do business with other chamber members who they know<br />

and trust.<br />

Pastor Ramon Duvall, <strong>Beach</strong>side Fellowship<br />

<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> is certainly among the most beautiful places<br />

on earth. The sand, the sea and a cornucopia <strong>of</strong> indigenous plant<br />

and animal species all harmonize together to make our environment<br />

unique in the world. Just a few moments <strong>of</strong> the sun’s warmth and the<br />

timeless beat <strong>of</strong> the waves upon the sand constitute the best therapy<br />

available on our planet. We are truly blessed to have the opportunity<br />

to live and work in the midst <strong>of</strong> such unparalleled beauty.<br />

We strive to be good stewards <strong>of</strong> our environment, and to respect the<br />

amazing creation around us. In this way, we preserve what we now<br />

enjoy for those who follow in our footsteps. The magnificence that<br />

surrounds us on <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> is made complete by the many<br />

wonderful people who spend their lives working and playing here.<br />

You are an important part <strong>of</strong> our environment. You are an integral<br />

part <strong>of</strong> our community, and your work as an Ambassador fosters the<br />

sense <strong>of</strong> unity and caring for which we are known.<br />

Every function you attend provides opportunity for business networking<br />

and growing relationships. When you invest your time celebrating<br />

with others, you open the door to your own celebration: a<br />

celebration <strong>of</strong> success, peace, joy, and fulfillment. Thank you for<br />

being an active participant in our Ambassador activities. I appreciate<br />

each one <strong>of</strong> you, and I am grateful for your support <strong>of</strong> the mission<br />

<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>. If you have any<br />

questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (850) 960-6026 or<br />

call the <strong>Chamber</strong> at (850) 235-1159. I’ll see you at the next event!<br />

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members<br />

Ribbon Cuttings . New & Renewing <strong>Chamber</strong> Members . Ambassador Update<br />

Renewals - 1 Year<br />

Acton Up With Downs, Inc.<br />

ATL Landscaping & Maintenance, Inc.<br />

Bill Bryd Kia<br />

Coast to Coast Rentals<br />

DeJa-Vu<br />

Dennis Lichorwic, DMD<br />

Econfina Creek Canoe Livery, LLC<br />

Howell & Golden, PA<br />

Lisa & Co. Event Planning, Consulting and Design<br />

Press Print Graphics, LLC<br />

Rudolph Engineering & Construction<br />

Solace Day Spa & Salon<br />

Student Breaks, LLC<br />

Tri State Plumbing, Inc.<br />

Vacation On Demand<br />

Renewals - 2 Years<br />

Dade Paper/Gulf States<br />

Executive Office Furniture, Inc.<br />

Henkle Law Firm<br />

HP Pools, Inc.<br />

Jim Free Realty<br />

Nova Engineering and Environmental, Inc.<br />

Renegade Sports Center<br />

Southern Resorts<br />

System Laundry Management and Linen Rentals Co.<br />

Viamedia<br />

Renewals - 3 Years<br />

Alexan Back <strong>Beach</strong>/Trammell Crow Residential<br />

FSU-<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />

Women’s Civic Club <strong>of</strong> <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />

Renewals - 4 Years<br />

Gulf Crest Condominiums<br />

Irby Electric Express<br />

Landmark Holiday <strong>Beach</strong>/Vacation Resorts Int’l.<br />

McInnis Builders, LLC<br />

WBPC-FM (B95.1)<br />

Renewals - 5 Years<br />

Aqua Condominiums<br />

Carillon <strong>Beach</strong> Institute<br />

Mike’s Diner<br />

Renewals - 6 Years<br />

Ben Kernan<br />

Joey’s C<strong>of</strong>fee<br />

Joni’s <strong>Beach</strong> Rentals, Inc.<br />

Labor Ready Worldwide<br />

Surfside Storage, Inc.<br />

WAVEnet Technologies, Inc.<br />

Renewals - 7 Years<br />

AT&T Advertising Solutions<br />

BaySolutions<br />

Calypso<br />

Coldwell Banker United, Realtors<br />

Keith Mortensen<br />

<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Senior Center<br />

Verizon Wireless, 9/9<br />

Red Robin, 9/11<br />

Nu Wave Medical Center<br />

Sallie Mae, Inc.<br />

Thomas Stroud<br />

Renewals - 8 Years<br />

Charles Haines, Jr.<br />

Panhandle Educators Federal Credit Union<br />

Renewals - 9 Years<br />

Bay Arts Alliance<br />

Burg Management Company<br />

Enterprise Rent-A-Car<br />

PAKMAIL on the <strong>Beach</strong><br />

Papa John’s Pizza /R & L Enterprises<br />

Renewals - 10 Years<br />

Boys & Girls Club <strong>of</strong> Bay County<br />

The Storage Center<br />

Renewals - 11 Years<br />

The St. Joe Company<br />

Renewals - 12 Years<br />

Calhoun Chiropractic Center, P. A.<br />

Donald F. Nations Real Estate<br />

Healthsouth Emerald Coast Rehabilitation Hospital<br />

Renewals - 13 Years<br />

Liz and Jane Clothes<br />

Lollye On The <strong>Beach</strong><br />

<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> Visitor’s Map<br />

Front <strong>Beach</strong> Road CRA, 9/9<br />

Grand Lagoon, 10/1<br />

Dance Life Fitness, 10/16<br />

State Attorney, Glen Hess<br />

Trustmark Bank<br />

Renewals - 14 Years<br />

Copy Products<br />

Paradise Sound Resort Entertainment<br />

Renewals - 15 Years<br />

Cher’s Hallmark Shop<br />

Publix Supermarket Breakfast Point, Inc.<br />

Renewals - 16 Years<br />

Advanced Eye Care <strong>of</strong> Bay County<br />

Hombre Golf Club<br />

Knology Connecting Bay County<br />

<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> - Bay County International Airport<br />

Renewals - 17 Years<br />

Gulf Glo Banners & Signs<br />

The Shores Homeowners Association<br />

Renewals - 18 Years<br />

Kilgore’s Karpet & Ceramic Tile, Inc.<br />

Renewals - 19 Years<br />

Ebro/Washington Co Kennel Club<br />

Renewals - 20 Years<br />

Gulf Highlands <strong>Beach</strong> Resort HOA<br />

Renewals - 22 Years<br />

Inacomp Data and Voice Systems, Inc.<br />

Peoples First Community Bank<br />

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