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Committee Updates
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
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On August 29, Lisa and
Shane Adams of Thrive
Partnership presented “The Fascinating
Power of Magnetic Marketing,” presented
by Southwest Airlines, and sponsored by Gulf
Coast Chiropractic & Rehab.
Their presentation showed entrepreneurs
how to attract floods
of ideal clients, focusing on
“Client Attraction” by using three
simple steps: 1) Successfully sell
at premium prices without being
compared to the competition;
2) Create irresistible offers that
magnetically attract past and
new customers; and 3) Stop
wasting money on advertising by eliminating
the trial & error.
On September 26, Dr. Randy Blass
will present “Thinking Deeply About
Leadership, Part II.” His presentation asks
the question, “Have you ever wondered
what it means to lead?” Leadership is a
subject that requires deep thinking, he says,
because it determines success or failure in
every human endeavor. Whether in the
locker room or the board room, on the field
or in the office, leaders constantly influence
behavior.
Cost for Lunch & Learns is $15 Students
and HYPE members; $20 Beach Chamber
members; 25 non-members. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Beach Chamber.
Pictured Top, left: Shane and Lisa Adams of
Thrive Partnership. Top, right: HYPE 2012
Chairperson Mary Beth Lovingood. Above:
Dr. Tara Griffin was awarded Navigator’s Small
Business Person for the 2nd quarter of 2012,
presented by Brent Garrison from North Florida
Financial, who sponsors the award.
Charting
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Education Partnership
As the beginning of a new school year
approaches, the Chamber’s Education
Partnership Com-mittee has launched a
“Million PENcil Project” to collect and
distribute more writing instruments to the
teachers of our local elementary
and middle schools. During
the month of September, we
will continue to collect pens
and pencils at Chamber events
and at the Chamber office. We
are grateful for the many local
businesses and community
leaders who have already
stepped up and donated
supplies for this program.
The Committee is also partnering with
Innovations Federal Credit Union to
bring MAD CITY MONEY, a handson
simulation that teaches students the
importance of financial budgeting. Arnold
High School’s freshmen taking a computer
business course will be the first students to
participate in this two-hour program, and
we will be reaching out to the business
community to gather 30 to 40 volunteers
to play the role of merchants. For more
information, contact Kristopher at the
Beach Chamber.
To join the Education Partnership Committee
and become a Champion for Education,
contact Kristopher at (850) 235-1159 or
Kristopher@pcbeach.org.
HYPE
Mary Beth
Lovingood,
HYPE’s 2012
Chairperson,
is Director of Development at Florida State
University Panama City, and began working
at the campus in November 2011. Mary Beth
is responsible for directing the fundraising
efforts for the campus, working directly
with donors to create student scholarships,
establish endowed funds to support academic
programs or make an annual gift to support
the campus.
Mary Beth came to Panama City from
Tallahassee, where she worked at the FSU
Foundation, Inc. for three years as Director
of Special Events. Before, she worked as
Public Relations Account Manager at The
Zimmerman Agency, representing hotels
and resorts throughout the Caribbean.
Born and raised in Sylvester, Georgia,
Mary Beth graduated from Valdosta State
University in Valdosta, GA with a Bachelor’s
of Arts degree in Speech Communication
with an emphasis in Public Relations.
Mary Beth enjoys the benefits of being a
member of the Panama City Beach Chamber
of Commerce, and hopes that other young
professionals will consider becoming a
member of HYPE.
HYPE is a new approach for young
professionals (21 to 40) in Bay and
surrounding counties to network and grow
professionally through monthly socials,
luncheons and tours. To learn more, contact
Kristopher@PCBeach.org. HYPE events
are free for members and $5 for nonmembers.
72 THE CIRCUIT September/October 2012