Our small business spotlight for the month of May is on one of our favorite local entrepreneurs Byron Chism, the creator of Bad Byron Butt Rub as well as many other great products.
He created Butt Rub in the Spring of 1997, shortly after moving from Texas to the Florida Panhandle. At the time, Byron had just graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and was cooking professionally. Butt Rub was first sold at Cocoon's Fine Foods in Seagrove Beach, Florida on May 31, 1997.
Steve, Sheila and the Creative Team are honored once again, to be a part of The Warrior Beach Retreat. Twice a year Wounded Warriors and their families from all across our country are brought to Panama City Beach to enjoy a week long retreat. This is all made possible by the many generous donations from the Northwest Florida community. We hope you join us to honor our troops tomorrow, by lining the streets with flags along the Welcome route below.
Welcome Route: The warriors will be passing by the following locations on Thurs, April 24th, starting at the Laketown Wharf Resort at 4:15pm and ending at the First Baptist Church around 5:15-5:20pm. You can show your support by lining the streets of the route with signs and flags.
Opening Ceremony: Thursday, April 24th at 5:45 pm. Location – First Baptist Church, 640 Grace Ave, Panama City, Florida. The public is invited to attend – please come and show your support for the Warriors!
Our son, Sgt. Joshua Cope (retired) and his wife, Erica... are our Hero’s. They have turned a tragedy into a triumph. It hasn’t been an easy journey... they have chosen to preserve amidst unimaginable hardships...their lives are an inspiration to us all.
On November 12, 2006 Joshua was severely wounded by an IED blast in Baghdad, Iraq. He lost both of his legs above the knee and both hands were injured. We have witnessed first hand, the tenacity of the American Soldier. We’ve also witnessed firsthand, the love and compassion of a soldier’s wife through Erica.
When a soldier goes to war, a family goes to war... Lest we forget!
Let us all come together and bring hope and healing to so many heroes and their families. We all have something to give. We can make a difference... together.
Linda Cope, Founder & President
If you would like to donate to help the Warrior Beach Retreat click here. Any donations are greatly appreciated. Are you interested in being one of the honored participants for a future Warrior Beach Retreat? Find out more information here.
We are absolutely honored to be a part of the 2014 Warrior Beach Retreat. We understand the importance of our soldiers and the huge sacrifices they make for our freedoms and want to do anything we can to help our men and their families. It was a pleasure working with the Cope family and we thank them for all they do with and for the soldiers and their families. We hope our great community does their best to show their support to these great men by donating to the retreat or just come and show your support on parade day. A list of activities, how to donate, and the parade route/time are all on the Warrior Beach Retreat website.
Just in time for Spring Cleaning our small business spotlight for this month is Carpet Care Specialist and sister company Disaster Response Team. Both companies are locally owned and operated.
Wanting to try something new, fresh and fun for lunch? At Diego’s Burrito Factory & Margarita Bar you create your meal just the way you like it! They offer a wide range of fresh choices for you to choose from to build your own burrito. The word on the street is it is the best new Mexican restaurant on the beach.
They are located at 15514 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Phone: (850) 249-7373
Hours: Mon-Sun 11 am - 10 pm
Make sure you check them out on Facebook and give them a like!
We have had the pleasure of printing brochures, flyers and doing artwork for their signage inside the restaurant and we look forward to doing more business with them in the future!
Want to improve your quality of life? Everyone does. So this month the Small Business Spotlight is on Culligan Water because they have some terrific ways to put quality into your life. And, they’re located right here in Panama City. At Culligan Water, they’re experts at making you feel better and making your home more enjoyable. And as a Panama City business, they’ve been doing so for over 55 years.
How do they do it? Through their high-end, cost-effective treatment systems that convert your hard water problems into luxurious, clean, soft water solutions.
One way to be kind to yourself is through soft water, because soft water is kind to your skin and hair. And when you feel skin deep comfortable, you’ve taken a step forward toward enjoying life.
Another benefit of soft water is less household toil because soft water keeps things clean. Minerals such as calcium and iron make cleaning bathrooms a lot of work. Soft water solves the problem and really reduces the toil of bathroom maintenance. In addition, the folks at Culligan can get any sulfur out of your water. Sulfur-free water doesn’t smell and tastes better. Finally, soft water leaves your clothes brighter and cleaner.
Finally, there’s nothing better than a cool, clean glass of water, especially during that warm Florida summer. And Culligan has the answer. Their bottled water, delivered to your business or home, is the final touch for improving your quality of life. We have enjoyed drinking their refreshing water for many years.
The Institute is a word and deed ministry serving Uganda and other areas of Africa. And Culligan Water has been a supportive international partner. As a member of our community, they’ve been doing something good and giving something back. At Creative Printing we were honored to help them design the brochure and banner for the African Christian Training Institute.
Emerald Coast Culligan has been doing business with Creative Printing for over 15 years. We’ve been pleased to meet their printing needs including business cards, handbooks, flyers, brochures, certificates, labels, signs, and much more.. They are a wonderful member of our Panama City community. They make the lives of the people they serve more enjoyable.
So let’s raise a refreshing glass of their good, clean water in thanks to Culligan Water. We invite you to contact them at 315 East 15th Street or give them a call at: (850) 792-2573. Here’s wishing them continued success because they are so important to our Panama City friends and neighbors.
At Creative Printing our graphic designers work closely with all of our business partners to assure their success. We invite you to contact us at Creative because we’re a one-stop shop for all of your printing needs. Your success is our success.
Stay tuned next month for another Small Business Spotlight from here in Panama City, Florida. And thank so much you for your support.
Want to get in a little better shape for the summer of 2014? Then think about getting in touch with the fitness specialists at ABSolute Fitness. They’re located right here in Panama City, Florida. They found us online, and we recently had the pleasure of designing their logo. We are proud to share their testimony of promoting physical fitness for everyone.
ABSolute Fitness provides solid exercise and nutrition programs that can help you meet your fitness goals. Whether you want to loss or gain weight, tone up, or build muscle, they can create a plan just for you. They’ve got a New Year Fit You challenge that will help you get in condition for those summer activities like volleyball, golf, swimming, surfing, diving, kayaking, sailing, hiking, biking, or just working on your tan on beautiful Panama City Beach.
We hope you enjoy the fun found in Florida, and we’re pleased to have ABSolute Fitness as a business partner.
This is awesome. You guys all did such a great job with this! We look forward to working with you again in the future!
Respectfully,
Sheneese T.
Here at Creative Printing our graphic designers work closely with you to get the logo that you envisioned and help your brand stand out. Call or stop by to get started and we will gladly assist you throughout the entire process. Remember, here at Creative, we are a one stop shop, for all of your printing needs.
Stay tuned next month as we share another Small Business Spotlight from here in Panama City, Florida. Thank you for your support.
Are you looking for that unique holiday gift? We suggest checking out The Mole Hole. They’re centrally located at 2421 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, just across the street from Target. The Mole Hole has been a Bay County small business for thirty-two years. Inside you’ll find Southern hospitality, a comfortable atmosphere, pleasing fragrances, and interesting gifts. The selection to choose from is truly eclectic and diverse.
Life on the Gulf Coast is beautiful! A local carpentry company is a great resource to keep your home maintained and beautiful! In need of home repairs? Home remodel? Maybe just in need of a trusted company to perform home maintenance on your vacation home? Young Carpentry & Home Maintenance is for you. They have been proudly serving 30A and surrounding areas since 2006 and look forward to meeting new home owners.
They offer a wide variety of services:
Have you heard about the new local business “A Taste of Panama City Food Tours?” Now you can receive a guided tour of historic downtown Panama City or take a stroll down Beck Avenue in St. Andrews, exploring and learning all about the history of several of the finest historic restaurants. While on either tour you are treated to many culinary delights and learning local history. This is a fantastic way to give back to the local community as well as enjoy some unique family time.
Do you have a sweet tooth, but are trying to eat more healthy? You are in luck! This month we share another small business spotlight, our very own local Sweet Frog of Panama City. They serve premium frozen yogurt and other sweet treats sure to entice anyone with a sweet tooth! They are located at 748 West 23rd street in the Stanford Station Shopping Center.
