Weekly Wave

January 14, 2025

Good morning, Elizabeth!

Congratulations to Jenni Brunson of Okaloosa Gas on being installed as our 2025 Chairman of the Board during our Jan. 10 Business Before Hours! She is seen here presenting 2024 Chairman Christian Carlee of First National Bank with a plaque to thank him for his outstanding year of service.

Learn more about the installation and our 2025 Board of Directors here.

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

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.

Destin Tourism & Hospitality Lunch Sponsored by Five Channels

Wednesday, January 15 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber Conference Room

Registration and payment required.

We will host an Accommodations Panel focused on Booking Trends, AI Integration, and 2025 Hospitality Insights. Panelists include Kevin Rosa, Director of Sales & Marketing at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa; John Toombs, Vice President/CFO of Harmony Beach Vacations; and Ken Wampler, President of Newman-Dailey Resort Properties. Anyone with an interest in tourism is invited to attend. Cost is $15 and includes lunch.

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursday, January 16 | 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.

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 and Brantlee Lawrence of Liufau McCall Insurance Group.

1st Choice Painting & Repairs LLC

American Pacific Mortgage

Douglass Chiropractic

Maid-It Commercial Cleaning Services

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

Ongoing through Friday, January 17

Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents Every Brilliant Thing

Tuesday, January 14

Young Professionals of Destin Coffee Social

FREE Coworking Every Tuesday at Beachworx Destin

Impact100 January Membership Enrollment Event

Wednesday, January 15

Shape & Sculpt Class

Destin Chamber's Tourism & Hospitality Lunch Sponsored by Five Channels

Thursday, January 16 - Monday, January 20

30A Songwriters Festival

Thursday, January 16

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Bubbly Baytowne

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe

Free Public Concert

Friday, January 17

Free Public Concert

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Sinfonia Gulf Coast: Bette, Babs & Beyond!

Saturday, January 18

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Sunday, January 19

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.