06/16/2026
โ๏ธ๐ค๏ธ Today's BBIA Lunch & Learn Was Cleared for Takeoff! ๐ค๏ธโ๏ธ
Thank you to everyone who joined us today as we welcomed Parker McClellan, Executive Director of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP), for an outstanding presentation on the airport's growth, future expansion, economic development opportunities, and the impact ECP continues to have across Northwest Florida.
From passenger growth and new air service opportunities to terminal expansion and aviation-related economic development, today's presentation gave members a firsthand look at how ECP continues to help drive our region forward.
We were also thrilled to welcome representatives from the City of Panama City - Government, and we appreciate their continued partnership and support of the building industry and our communities.
A special thank you to Marty Perrett, BBIA Treasurer, FHBA Associate Region Chair, and Commercial Lender with Innovations FCU, for serving as today's host and helping keep our program on course.
We also want to thank Brian Knox, BBIA Vice President, Government Affairs Chair, and President of Coastal Classic Homes of FL, for providing members with updates on BBIA initiatives, advocacy efforts, and upcoming opportunities to get involved.
A huge thank you to today's sponsors:
๐น A Superior Mechanical, represented by Marty Rose Thorpe
๐น Southern Belle Construction, represented by Angi Dean
Your support helps make programs like today's possible and provides valuable educational opportunities for our members.
We would also like to thank Rob Griffith, BBIA Board Member and Producer with Hutt Insurance Agency, Inc., and Cosheene Timson, BBIA President and Customer Care Warranty Manager with Fischer Homes, for helping welcome members and assisting with check-in today.
๐ Congratulations to Shawn Kelly with D.R. Horton Northwest Florida for winning today's 50/50 drawing!
๐ Congratulations to Nikki Hermes with Floor Coverings International for winning the $50 gift card door prize!
Thank you to Captain Anderson's Event Center and Angel's BBQ and Catering for their outstanding hospitality, and thank you to everyone who joined us for another great Lunch & Learn.
๐๏ธ Don't miss these upcoming BBIA events:
๐ฃ June 26 โ 2026 Deep Sea Fishing Charter with BBIA
๐ท July 1 โ BBIA PWB Scholarship Dinner
๐ณ๏ธ July 2 โ BBIA 2026 Candidate Breakfast Forum
๐ July 9 โ 2026 BBIA & BIAOW Parade of Homes Celebration Party
โ๏ธ July 21 โ BBIA July Lunch & Learn featuring Dr. Ron Hartzer, Air Force Civil Engineer Center
๐ท August 5 โ PWB Wine Down Wednesday
โ August 18 โ BBIA August Lunch & Learn featuring Bob Majka, Executive Director of Port Panama City
Registration is open for most events, and sponsorship opportunities are still available for select programs. Visit BayBIA.org to learn more.
Until next time, we're ready to keep climbing to new heights together! โ๏ธ