Former Florida Georgia Line member Brian Kelley to perform at Daytona Chamber event
DAYTONA BEACH ― Nashville recording artist and Ormond Beach native Brian Kelley will perform some of his new songs at the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce's 104th Annual Meeting at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, Feb. 2.
The chamber last week confirmed that Kelley, formerly of the hit country music duo Florida Georgia Line, will conclude his talk as the event's keynote speaker with a half-hour acoustic performance accompanied by some of his current bandmates. Kelley is now pursuing a career as a solo singer-songwriter and is in the process of recording a new album.
"We're very excited to have Brian Kelley join us for the 104th Annual Meeting presented by Halifax Health to talk about his business endeavors and music," said Nancy Keefer, the chamber's CEO. "To hear him perform some of his new songs that are inspired by his local roots is going to be really special for our attendees."
What will his keynote address be about?
Kelley's keynote address will center around his entrepreneurial endeavors, his approach to business, and how growing up in Volusia County influenced him. Following the conversation, he will treat attendees to a 30-minute acoustic performance featuring his new music, some of which draws its inspiration from growing up in Volusia County going to the beach, playing baseball, enjoying the outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. His talk will be in a fireside chat format with Mike Sibley, the chamber's new board chair for 2024.
Brian Kelley has strong local ties
Kelley's parents are Ed Kelley, a former Volusia County Chair and former Ormond Beach Mayor, and his mother Mary Margaret. The couple reside in Ormond Beach.
What else is scheduled for the event?
The annual event will begin at 5:15 p.m. with a champagne toast and a group photo of chamber members on the steps of the Axalta Injector fan entrance to the Speedway. The program will include the ceremonial passing of the chairman's gavel from 2023 chair Nellie Lupoli of ICI Homes to Sibley, a partner with James Moore & Co. CPAs & Consultants.
The annual meeting will also feature the presentation of the J. Hyatt Brown Enterprise Award to Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young and the Glenn Ritchey Leadership Award to Dr. Steven Miles of Halifax Health.
The event will also offer an array of food stations and opportunities for networking.
Halifax Health is the event's presenting sponsor.
What is the chamber?
The Daytona Regional Chamber is Volusia County's biggest chamber of commerce with more than 900 members.
How much are tickets?
Tickets to the event are $150 per person for chamber members and $200 for non-members. For more information, call the chamber at 386-255-0981 or visit daytonachamber.com.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Former Florida Georgia Line member Brian Kelley to perform at Daytona Chamber event
