January 21, 2025

Good morning, Elizabeth!

Due to the weather forecast, the Destin Chamber will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 22. Please stay safe and warm!

As of right now, the Awards Party & Wine Pairing Dinner will take place as planned on Thursday, Jan. 23.

Win a FREE Chamber Breakfast Sponsorship as Part of Member Appreciation Week!

To thank all of our members for their support of this Chamber and the Destin area, the Destin Chamber and sponsor Okaloosa Gas are inviting Chamber members to stop by to enjoy coffee and pastries, as well as pick up a 2025 Chamber door decal and 2025 membership information. While there, attendees may register their business to win a FREE breakfast sponsorship for our May 9 Business Before Hours on the Beach!

Find details here.

Are You Searching for Part-Time, Seasonal Workers?

We are hosting a job fair for Destin High School juniors and seniors from 8:30 - 11 a.m., on Tuesday, March 11, at the school. The event is limited to the first 35 Chamber member businesses to respond. Email Gretchen at membership@DestinChamber.com to secure your spot. You are welcome to bring a table, sign, applications, and collateral material. For details, call (850) 837-6241.

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

• You now have access to savings on everything your business relies on with ODP Business Solutions (Office Depot® OfficeMax®). Register today for your no-cost business account with ODP Business Solutions or use this card to save in-store.

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursday, January 23 | 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.

Member Appreciation Week Sponsored by Okaloosa Gas

Monday, February 3 - Friday, February 7 | 8 - 10 a.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.

To thank all of our members for their support of this Chamber and the Destin area, the Destin Chamber and sponsor Okaloosa Gas are inviting Chamber members to stop by to enjoy coffee and pastries, as well as pick up a 2025 Chamber door decal and 2025 membership information. While there, attendees may register their business to win a FREE breakfast sponsorship for our May 9 Business Before Hours on the Beach!

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Wednesday, February 5 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.

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

Business Before Hours Sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare

Friday, February 14 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: Destin Methodist Church

Registration and payment required.

Please join us and sponsor HCA Florida Healthcare! We will host a panel discussion addressing the current state of property insurance and recent developments within the industry. Panelists include Drew Armacost of Affordable Home Insurance; Brantlee Lawrence of Liufau McCall Insurance Group; and Daniel Morrow of Allstate Insurance - Ryland/Morrow Agency.

Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series Featuring Tami Groth of Cadence Bank

Wednesday, February 19 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber Conference Room

Registration and payment required.

Ladies Who Launch is continuing its Powerhouse Women Series, highlighting impactful women in our community. The February 2025 Powerhouse Woman is Tami Groth, Community Bank President of Cadence Bank. Cost is $15 to attend, and lunch will be served. Ask us about sponsorship!

January 30 - EXIT Realty Anchor South

February 6 - Beachside Inn

March 6 - Spark by Hilton

Cosmic Drone Light Shows

• Burns Estate Planning & Wealth Advisors
• Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance of NWFSC 
• Coastal Protection Inc. FL#EF20001301
• Cruisin' Tikis Destin
• Davis Watkins Funeral Homes and Crematory

• Destin Methodist Church & Destin Life Center
• FishAnywhere
• Florida Rental By Owners
• Gulf Beach Weddings
• Merrill Lynch
• Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical

**Due to weather conditions, please double check the information for any events you plan to attend!**

Tuesday, Jan. 21

FREE Coworking Every Tuesday at Beachworx Destin

Wednesday, Jan. 22

Shape & Sculpt Class

Thursday, Jan. 23

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Cheers for Change - Emerging Leaders Social

Destin Chamber's Awards Party & Wine Pairing Dinner Presented by Trustmark

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe

Friday, Jan. 24 - Sunday, February 9

Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents Little Shop of Horrors

Friday, Jan. 24

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, Jan. 25

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

CALM Furniture Resale Store Open 9am -1pm every Saturday

Destin History & Fishing Museum Gumbo Contest

3rd Planet Chili Cookoff CALM benefit

Sunday, Jan. 26

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Destin Community Farmers Market

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

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.

Invitation to Apply for a $100,000 Grant from Impact100 NWF

Hello Frances: Honoring a Legacy - The Roy Warner Memorial Scholarship

Read the January 2025 Issue of VIP Destin Magazine

Okaloosa County School District Recognizes Jacqueline Sheffield, Recipient of the Presidential Award

Okaloosa County School District Kindergarten & New Student Registration Now Open

Want to see your business news, blogs and awards listed here? Send your updates to espies@DestinChamber.com.