Weekly Wave

October 31, 2023

Happy Halloween, Elizabeth!

Next week's Business Before Hours Sponsored by Eglin Federal Credit Union is on Thursday, Nov. 9, instead of Friday, due to the Federal holiday. The event features our non-profit spotlight DEFENSEWERX and speaker Colonel W. Anthony Meeks, Commander and Director for the Munitions Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory at Eglin Air Force Base. The Rocky Bayou Christian School Chamber Singers will open the event with the National Anthem.

Registration is required!

Are You Considering a Future in Politics?

The Destin Chamber, in partnership with Florida Institute for Political Leadership (FIPL), an initiative by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a virtual Campaign School & Community Leadership Training Nov. 14 - 15, 2023, from 6:30 – 9 p.m. ET each day.

This no-cost and nonpartisan 2-day program is open to everyone and recommended for elected officials, current or future candidates, campaign workers, and anyone interested in serving in an appointed position. As we aim to secure Florida’s Future and move Florida’s economy from 17th largest in the word to 10th largest by 2030, it is necessary to ensure candidates running for office understand the issues facing Florida and our economic future. All campaign training schools will be conducted online. Register here!

Do You Have An Award-Worthy Boss or Coworker?

Get your nominations in now for the Ann Gibson Community Service Award Sponsored by Okaloosa Gas and the Business Person of the Year Sponsored by Trustmark! Nominations are due by Friday, Nov. 17, and the awards will be presented during the Jan. 18 Awards Party & Wine Pairing Dinner Presented by Trustmark.

Bourbon at the Bay Is SOLD OUT!

The 11th Annual Bourbon at the Bay Sponsored by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale is officially SOLD OUT! 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.

If you would like to make a donation to the silent auction, please email Bryana at bryana@DestinChamber.com.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Title Sponsor - Hand Arendall Harrison Sale

VIP Room Sponsor - Beach Liquors

Silent Auction - RealJoy

Bourbon Tasting Table Sponsors - CRC Data Technologies; Dalton Wholesale Floors; Executive Air Cooling, Heating & Refrigeration; and Warren Averett

Scotch Tasting Table Sponsor - BOTE

Champagne Tasting Table Sponsor - Gibson Beach Rentals

Wine Pull Sponsor - Renovation Flooring

Centerpiece Sponsor - Holloway Yacht Charters

Bar Sponsor - Aqua Vitae IV Drip & Oxygen Bar

Cocktail Napkin Sponsor - Okaloosa Gas

Parting Gift Sponsor - HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital

Find details here.

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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.

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Wednesday, November 1 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.

Our speaker will be Mr. Patrick Colloton, Colonel, USA (ret.), Deputy Commander, Garrison, Camp "Bull" Simons, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne). Anyone with an interest in the military is invited to attend.

Business Before Hours Sponsored by Eglin Federal Credit Union

**Thursday, November 9 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: LuLu's Destin

Registration and payment required.

Please join us for our Nov. 9 Business Before Hours Sponsored by Eglin Federal Credit Union and featuring our non-profit spotlight DEFENSEWERX! Our speaker will be Colonel W. Anthony Meeks, Commander and Director for the Munitions Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory at Eglin Air Force Base. The Rocky Bayou Christian School Chamber Singers will open the event with the National Anthem.

**Please note that this breakfast will take place on Thursday instead of Friday, due to the Veterans Day Holiday.

Tourism & Hospitality Lunch: VISIT FLORIDA Update

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

Location: Beach Walk Henderson Park

Registration and payment required.

Our speaker will be Matt Tuchman, Regional Partnership Manager with VISIT FLORIDA.

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

November 2 - Beachside Chiropractic & Wellness

December 4 - Snowbirds Roost

Congratulations to LegacyHouse Title on last week's ribbon cutting celebration!

Tuesday, October 31

Taco & Tequila Tuesday at Mezcal Mexican Grill

Beachworx Speed Networking

Halloween on the BOOlevard

8th Annual Tricks & Treasures at The Boardwalk!

Trick or Treat Street

Wednesday, November 1

Destin Chamber's Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Best Fondue Friends Forever at Melting Pot Destin

Unplugged feat. Capps & Hughes

Wednesday Night Concert Series

Thursday, November 2 - Saturday, November 4

Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) presents Finding Nemo JR

Thursday, November 2

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Beachside Chiropractic & Wellness Ribbon Cutting

Thursdate at Melting Pot Destin

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Friday, November 3

30A BBQ Festival

Tribute Concert Weekend

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, November 4

DHS Shark 5K

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Touch-A-Truck

Grammy-Nominated Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Headline Sinfonia Gulf Coast Gala Event Benefit Concert

Sunday, November 5

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Tribute Concert Weekend

Monday, November 6

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.