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Tourism Appreciation Month was a huge success! The Bay County Chamber of Commerce collaborated with Destination Panama City and Visit Panama City Beach to celebrate Bay County’s number one industry: tourism.

During the week of May 2nd – 8th , the state of Florida recognized the importance of tourism in the state. The Chamber took it a step further to recognize the number one industry in Bay County for the entire month.

Because of Bay County’s assets for tourism and the economic impact it plays on the local economy, the Bay County Chamber of Commerce partners with the business community to celebrate the industry through numerous events. It is the Chamber’s hope, visitors and residents alike learn more about the history of tourism in Bay County and take pride in its value to the area. The month kicked off with First Friday, sponsored by SweetBay. Attendees were given an update on tourism and the importance of tourism in our community since Hurricane Michael and the Covid 19 Pandemic from Dan Rowe, President/CEO of Visit Panama City Beach.

The Annual Spring Classic Golf Tournament was held at the Bay Point Golf Resort where over 30 teams competed for the top spot. First Place was taken home by Peoples First Insurance;

Second Place was awarded to B&C Technologies and Third Place went to CWR Contractors.

The month wrapped up with the Tourism After Hours celebration and Corn Hole Tournament at Destination Panama City. Congratulations to our winners! First Place: Lamar Sand Baggers, Sec-

ond Place: GAC Contractors/Hand Arendall Harrison Sale, and Third Place: UPS.