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The Greater <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>es <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
2008<br />
BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Board<br />
Al McCambry, Knology<br />
Past Chairman<br />
David Powell,<br />
Peoples First Community Bank<br />
Incoming Chairman<br />
Anthony Dubose, Coastal Community<br />
Insurance Agency<br />
Treasurer<br />
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Sugar Sands <strong>Beach</strong> Resort<br />
Legal Council<br />
Steven L. Applebaum<br />
The Board<br />
Mike Abney,<br />
Prudential Shimmering Sands<br />
Billy Alam, Days Inn<br />
Karen Blackerby, Magnum Capital<br />
Sue Brookhart,<br />
Naval Support Activity <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
Robert Carroll,<br />
McNeil Carroll Engineering<br />
Mack Carter, Shuckum’s<br />
Oyster Pub, Another Broken Egg<br />
Pam George,<br />
Gulf World Marine Park<br />
John Gheesling, Bikini <strong>Beach</strong><br />
John Hamati,<br />
Marriott’s Bay Point Resort<br />
Scott Harris, Wachovia Bank<br />
Annie Holcombe,<br />
Royal American Hospitality<br />
Lewis Howell, The St. Joe Company<br />
Jayna Leach, Sterling Resorts<br />
Lee Ann Leonard, By The Sea Resorts<br />
Jim Musicaro,<br />
Carrabba’s Italian Grill<br />
Chris Pariseau,<br />
Allegra Print & Imaging<br />
Lisa Powell, Hombre Golf Club<br />
Edy Rivard,<br />
Gulf Coast Medical Center<br />
Cil Schnikter, Comcast Cable<br />
Bill Sherr, Labor Ready<br />
Skip Stoltz, Countrywide Home Loans<br />
Paul Wohlford, Edgewater <strong>Beach</strong> Resort<br />
Bob Zamboni, Zeebest McDonald’s<br />
your connection to the beach<br />
J A N U A R Y / F E B R U A R Y 2 0 0 8<br />
CONTENTS<br />
24 FSU-<strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
Features<br />
24 Community Update<br />
11 Meet Your 2008 Leadership Team 24 Gulf Coast Workforce Board<br />
14 The <strong>Chamber</strong>’s Annual Report<br />
and 2008 Program <strong>of</strong> Work<br />
16 Second Generations: Making A Difference<br />
Events<br />
26 <strong>Chamber</strong> Events<br />
27 Friday at the <strong>Beach</strong><br />
27 Leads Group<br />
27 After Hours<br />
27 Annual Awards Banquet<br />
Around Town<br />
23 Gulf Coast Community College<br />
23 Local Government Update<br />
23 Navy News<br />
CHAMBER OFFICERS<br />
Membership<br />
20 Member News<br />
28 Grand Openings<br />
28 Membership Report<br />
28 New Members<br />
29 Ambassador Update<br />
29 Renewing Members<br />
In Every <strong>Issue</strong><br />
8 Chairman’s Report<br />
8 President’s Report<br />
12 Banking Center<br />
12 Real Estate Corner<br />
13 Biz Spotlight<br />
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The Greater <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>es <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
415 Beckrich Rd., Suite 200, <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 />
EDITORIAL STAFF<br />
President/CEO Debi Knight Editor Marta Rose<br />
Senior VP Marketing & PR Marta Rose Creative Director Marta Rose<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Operations Beth Oltman Advertising Sales Skip Alford<br />
VP Membership Services Skip Alford Tyler Finklea<br />
Membership Services Tyler Finklea Production Boyd Brothers Printing<br />
Web Manager Jessica Summers Distribution Allegra Print & Imaging<br />
Research/Communications Bethany Edwards <strong>Chamber</strong> Ambassadors<br />
Membership Accounting Mgr. Jena Kimmel Contributing Mayor Gayle Oberst, Capt.<br />
Information Specialist Bertie Reynolds Writers Hal Harbeson, Kimberly<br />
Receptionist Joyce Kidd Bodine, Bay Solutions,<br />
Information Specialist Gloria Mallory Bethany Edwards, Dr. Jim<br />
Kerley, Dr. George DePuy<br />
Honorary Members<br />
Mayor Gayle Oberst, CFT Pyramid<br />
Dr. George DePuy, FSU-PC<br />
Dr. Jim Kerley, GCCC<br />
10 The Circuit January/February 2008
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