FIVE THINGS THE CHAMBER DID FOR YOU THIS PAST WEEK

JUNE 3

1.We honored those who gave their lives while protecting the lives of others throughout the world by laying a wreath at the Memorial Day Ceremony in Navarre Park.

2.We attended the 6th Ranger Training Battalion Change of Responsibility Ceremony where Command Sergeant Major Tyler E. Benge relinquished responsibility to Command Sergeant Major Stephen J. Card at Camp James E. Rudder on Eglin Air Force Base.

3.We began discussions for a brand-new member benefits, and started working on a Chamber Member Benefits Survey that will be sent out to our members very soon.

4.We had a blast at the Navarre Young Professionals Social Hour and Inaugural Cornhole Tournament at Buffalo Wild Wings in Navarre!

5.We were glad to be part of the Florida Chamber's May 2024 Local Chamber Federation Meeting where we received reminders on how to help address Transportation Trends in Our Community, discussed what is at stake in the 2024 Florida Ballot, top issues impacting policy decisions, Florida's CFO gave us a preview of Hurricane Season Preparedness & an Insurance Market Update, the Legislative Report Card, preparations for the 2025 Legislative Session and we got an overview of Florida's current economy at-a-glance - including the current housing market. The importance of helping local business leaders recruit better candidates was also discussed, including a reminder to nominate someone from your community to attend a virtual campaign school. And, everyone needs to be on the lookout for the 2025 Business Agenda Survey.

The Big 3: Call to Action: 1). Building America's Best Workforce in Florida. Register for the 2024 Florida Learners to Earners Workforce Solution Summit on June 26th. 2). Help Build America's Best Workforce in Florida: Engage in the Future of Work Florida Initiative. 3). Finding Better Candidates: Partner with FIPL to Help Us Recruit Better Candidates.

FIVE THINGS THE CHAMBER DID FOR YOU THIS PAST WEEK

JUNE 10

1.We participated in the weeklong Chamber Pros Talks Online Conference that included “Ted Talk” like sessions. The sessions were packed with invaluable insights and practical takeaways that are sure to elevate our Chamber’s impact. The AI segments alone were mind blowing, and we are super excited to share more information like this with our members.

2.We had a fantastic Business After Hours Bash at The Vine Wine Bar, Bistro & Shoppe. The ambiance was delightful, the spread of food & beverages was mouth-watering and the networking opportunities were top-notch in a perfect setting.

3.We celebrated the Grand Opening of Levin Rinke Realty’s new office in Navarre at 8247 Navarre Parkway. It was an amazing event with an incredible turnout for this stellar Real Estate Company. We were delighted to be part of this joyous celebration and welcome this new addition to the Navarre Business Community.

4.We were excited to give our non-profit organizations an opportunity to set up an informational booth or kids booth at the 6th Annual Military Appreciation Picnic that welcome 700+ military in the Navarre area.

5.We were proud to host a very successful 6th Annual Military Appreciation Picnic supported by the following sponsors:

4-STAR PRESENTING SPONSOR:

• Eglin Federal Credit Union

STARS & STRIPES SPONSORS:

• Baptist Emergency Room & Urgent Care
• Florida Power & Light
• Allen Miller State Farm

CHOW LINE SPONSOR:

• SpringHill Suites Navarre Beach

WINGMAN SPONSORS:

• Buffalo Rock
• St. Michael's Brewing Company
• The Lewis Bear Company

PATRIOT SPONSORS:

• Amy Calderon Group
• Centennial Bank
• Columbia Southern University
• Earl Beavers, Jr.
• Graze Craze - Gulf Breeze, FL
• Navarre First Assembly of God
• Okaloosa Gas
• Synovus Bank-Navarre Branch
• T-Mobile
• University Lending Group - Navarre

FREEDOM SPONSORS:

• Davis & Decker Property Management Inc. and Everything Palms Partners
• East Bay Church
• First Command Financial Services
• GPS Church and I See You Navarre
• Jeremiah's Italian Ice
• Jumptastic Inflatables - Navarre
• Karen Havlin-LPT Realty
• Keller Williams Emerald Coast - Navarre and #FlamingoSean Clayton, Realtor
• Navarre Press
• S cartgo Beach Cart Rentals and Wendy Hollis, Emerald Shores Realty
• Southern Soul Jiu Jitsu Academy
• Steve & Kristen Rhodes, Realtors - Levin Rinke Realty
• The Emerald Chiropractic Co.

LIBERTY SPONSORS:

• Divergent Spectrum Incorporated
• Risen Savior Lutheran Navarre
• Rose Cox
• Walmart Navarre

GOODY BAG SPONSOR:

• Avid Storage