September 26, 2023

Good morning, Elizabeth!

Last week, the Florida Chamber of Commerce presented Florida State Rep. Patt Maney with its Honor Roll Award for earning an A (98%) on the 2023 Legislative Report Card. He is seen here with Chad Kunde (left), Florida Chamber's Director of Business Climate & Governance Policy.

Thank you, Rep. Maney, for representing the business community and area residents in Tallahassee!

Bourbon at the Bay Sponsorships Available

Grab your sponsorship for the 11th Annual Bourbon at the Bay Sponsored by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale quickly! There are only a few left, and they will not last long. This Nov. 16 event held at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club includes a bourbon, scotch and champagne tasting; silent auction; wine pull; and decadent appetizers and dessert. Tickets go on sale next week. Find details here.

Take Okaloosa County's Attainable Workforce Housing Survey

Okaloosa County is developing an Attainable Workforce Housing Strategic Plan. The plan development process to this point has included data collection, interviews with key leaders and experts, two stakeholder workshops, and a public opinion survey on housing issues. The next step in this process is to conduct a business survey, created exclusively for local businesses. 

The questions in this survey will help better understand the impact that housing is having on the local business community and the ways our businesses can support efforts to address this important issue. Please take this short survey here.

Perks of Your Chamber Membership

Affordable Health Insurance for Your Employees

• ACA-Compliant Group Health Benefits Solution
• Healthiest You by Teladoc

Savings On Your Email Marketing Program

• Save up to 25% with Constant Contact

Save $ On Office Supplies

• Save on office supplies with ODP Business Solutions

Business After Hours Sponsored by Ruby Slipper Destin

TUESDAY, September 26 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: 34902 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin

Registration and payment required.

Join us for networking, cocktails, and appetizers, during our Business After Hours Sponsored by Ruby Slipper Destin! 

**Please note this event is on a Tuesday due to our Golf Tournament, which will be held later in the week.

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Every Thursday | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.



Florida SBDC at UWF Business Consultant Kevin Oster will be available for impromptu meetings assisting with business challenges or opportunities. These meetings are confidential and at no cost to you. No appointment is required; however, you are welcome to email KOster@uwf.edu if you would like to schedule one.

Annual Golf Tournament Sponsored by Renasant Bank

Thursday, September 28 | Noon Shotgun Start

Location: Emerald Bay Golf Club

SOLD OUT! Find details here.

This flighted 4-person scramble tees off with a shotgun start. Hole-in-one prizes include a new boat sponsored by Gregg Orr Marine, $30,000 toward a new car sponsored by David Scott Lee Buick GMC, $10,000 sponsored by the Destin Chamber, a 2-hour yacht charter sponsored by Holloway Yacht Charters, and more!

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Wednesday, October 4 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.



Col. Tassika Davis, 96th Mission Support Group, will speak.

Anyone with an interest in the military is invited to attend.

Business Before Hours Sponsored by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale

Friday, October 13 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: LuLu's Destin

Registration and payment required.

Please join us for our Oct. 13 Business Before Hours Sponsored by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale! We will unveil our new website.

Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series: Terésa Hebert

Wednesday, October 18 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Registration required.

In 2023, Ladies Who Launch is continuing its Powerhouse Women Series, highlighting impactful women in our community. Join us on Oct. 18, when our Powerhouse Women will be Destin City Councilor Terésa Hebert.

ADT Solar

• Camping On The Gulf 
• Centennial Bank
• City Food Hall Destin
• Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers

• Eye Center South
• Mission Of Compassion
• Sport Clips
• Stretch Zone

October 5 - Stretch Zone

October 26 - LegacyHouse Title

Tuesday, September 26

Taco & Tequila Tuesday at Mezcal Mexican Grill

Beachworx Speed Networking Hour

Destin Chamber's Business After Hours Sponsored by Ruby Slipper Destin

Wednesday, September 27

Best Fondue Friends Forever at Melting Pot Destin

Wellness Worx - Day of Wellness, Care & Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs

Sinfonia Gulf Coast's Cabaret @ Seagar's Featuring Award-Winning Broadway Star Laura Benanti

Wednesday Night Concert Series

Thursday, September 28

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Destin Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament Sponsored by Renasant Bank

Thursdate at Melting Pot Destin

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Ladies Night at McGuire's Destin

Friday, September 29 - Saturday, September 30

Houndfest9 at Idyll Hounds Brewery benefiting Westonwood Ranch

Friday, September 29

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, September 30

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

CALM Furniture Resale Store Sale

Amazing Kids Day

Free Annual Women's Expo at the Island

Destin Commons' 12th Annual Smoke on the Coast BBQ

Sunday, October 1

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Monday, October 2

Bingo Fundraiser at American Legion Post 296

If you would like your event listed here, please submit it to the Events Calendar at DestinChamber.com. Be sure to include your company name, as we only publish events of Destin Chamber members.

Hello Frances Podcast: The Top 3 Skills to Look for When Hiring a Creative

Okaloosa County Commissioner Paul Mixon Appointed to Florida Association of Counties Committee

Okaloosa STEMM Academy Recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School

Okaloosa County Recognized with Prestigious Award by the Daughters of the American Revolution

CAA Partners With Boys & Girls Club Of The Emerald Coast To Expand Programs

Okaloosa County Commissioner Mel Ponder Appointed to FAC Board of Directors and Committees

Inmates Earn Certifications at the Okaloosa County Correctional Institution through NWFSC Corrections Program

NWFSC President Dr. Devin Stephenson Receives the University of Alabama College of Education’s 2023 Harold L. Bishop Award for Leadership

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