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President/CEO Ted Corcoran
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SPECIAL DATE: MARCH 25th!!
Golden Corral was the place to be last Thursday as their fabulous team hosted March's Nothing But Networking. Great food, fun games, and friendly faces - what else do you need for a perfect networking event?

For the quick highlight reel and to hear from our fabulous host click the video below...
Thank You to the United Way Emerald Coast for chairing this year's
Nothing But Networking. Love the networking games!
To check out more photos CLICK HERE!
MEMBER APPLAUSE!!
Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance of NWFL and the Walton County BCC are "All Hands on Deck" 
The partnership plans to remedy habitat degradation and provides stewardship in coastal areas. The campaign's purpose is to create a community of stewardship for local habitats through education, outreach, and volunteer opportunities. The education component will directly impact students and adults, familiarizing multi-generations on the unique habitat types that support the native birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, and invertebrates.  READ MORE...

"All hands" are needed to care for our natural resources. Learn about upcoming volunteer events by following the CBA on Instagram and signing up for the CBA newsletter on the website basinalliance.org. 
Photos provided by Sean Murphy Photography.
Step One Automotive now offering Commercial/ Fleet
Step One Automotive Group is proud to announce Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram -FWB has entered into the Commercial/Fleet Vehicle business. Now offering full services regarding new trucks and special vehicles for local businesses. Commercial parts and service are also available. For more information contact Todd Carter or visit: HERE!
SimpleHR Gives Back & Provides Valuable COVID-19 Resources to the Community
After 18 years serving the communities along Florida's Emerald Coast, SimpleHR continues to focus on giving back through volunteerism, corporate philanthropy, and knowledge-based resources. Giving back is business as usual for SimpleHR and the people who work at the employee management company. 

"The staff of SimpleHR is blessed to live, work, and play in an amazing community. We are honored to have the opportunity to give back by supporting those in need." - Bill Lindsley READ MORE...
COMMUNITY NEWS
Destin-Fort Walton Partners with SeaWorld
Destin-Fort Walton Beach is partnering with SeaWorld for the installation of their new 2,000 gallon lionfish exhibit. The SeaWorld team recently came to the destination to work with Alex Fogg, Coastal Resource Manager, to collect lionfish for the Orlando exhibit which opens in March. Get the Coast covered the lionfish collection, click on the video below.
State of Florida Cultural Grant Programs 2023
Part of the Department of State's responsibilities includes grants for cultural affairs, historic preservation, and library/information services. While the application process for the upcoming fiscal year has closed, many applications for the fiscal year 2023 will open shortly.

Grants available include Cultural Facilities Program, Cultural Endowment Program, Historic Preservation, AND MORE. For the entire list, direct application link, and process for these grants click below:
Department of State Grant Programs
Brooks Bridge Aesthetic Workshop
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to participate in a bridge aesthetic workshop regarding the Brooks Bridge. 

The workshop provides an opportunity for the public to help FDOT’s bridge architect develop aesthetic guidelines for the project that consider community preferences. Participants will be able to identify what makes the Brooks Bridge unique to the community, provide input regarding preferences on basic shapes and features, identify items of importance to the community that should be considered in the bridge aesthetic design, and provide comments

The workshop can be accessed anytime, anywhere beginning 12 p.m. (CDT), Thursday, March 18, 2021 at www.nwflroads.com\brooksbridge
Unwind Furniture
29 Eglin Pkwy SE
Fort Walton Beach
(850) 200-0317
Hannon Properties LLC
34 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Unit 24
Fort Walton Beach
(770)904-9880
www.hannonproperties.com
Further proof that our MEMBERS GET NOTICED:
Dan Cauley, with Benjamin F. Edwards is enjoying his newly purchased, ultra-comfy chair from Unwind Furniture after attending their Ribbon Cutting last week!
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Thursday, March 18, 2021
8:00AM-9:00AM
Friday, March 19, 2021
11:00AM-1:00PM
For the complete list of MARCH CHAMBER Events
COMMUNITY EVENTS
For the complete list of MARCH COMMUNITY Events