August 22, 2023

Good morning, Elizabeth!

Check out the metrics below showing how our part of Florida is doing compared to the rest of the state in terms of job growth, available jobs, unemployed persons, 3rd grade reading scores and more. Click on the graphic or visit TheFloridaScorecard.org for more numbers. Use the dropdown in the top right to check out county specific data.

Okaloosa County Survey to Develop 'Workforce Housing Strategic Action Plan'

Okaloosa County is developing a Workforce Housing Strategic Action Plan for addressing housing needs across the county. Please take a few minutes to complete a survey and help the county better understand public opinions about housing affordability, needs, and types of development. The survey will be open through Sept. 4.

City of Destin Business Tax Receipts Due

This is a reminder that Business Tax Receipts are now open for renewal for FY 2024. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply for or renew your City of Destin Business Tax Receipt, please visit www.cityofdestin.com/227/Business-Tax-Receipts-License. For current City of Destin Business Tax Receipt holders renewing for FY 2024, please submit payment no later than Sept. 30, to avoid any late fees. 

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

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.

Multi-Chamber Business After Hours Sponsored by Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Tuesday, August 29 | 5 - 7 p.m.

Location: Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Registration required.

Join us and our friends from the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce for our Aug. 29 Multi-Chamber Business After Hours sponsored by the Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center!

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Wednesday, September 6 | 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 CRC Data Technologies

Friday, September 8 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village

Registration and payment required.

Please join us for our Sept. 8 Business Before Hours Sponsored by CRC Data Technologies! Together with Destin Elementary School Principal Amy Meyer, Destin Middle School Principal Dr. Belinda Small, and Destin High School Principal Christine Cruickshank, we will announce our new mentoring program with Destin schools.

Annual Golf Tournament Sponsored by Renasant Bank

Thursday, September 28 | Noon Shotgun Start

Location: Emerald Bay Golf Club

Find details here!

Don't miss this annual favorite event! Reserve your sponsorship or team spot before they sell out. 

A Girl with a Bucket LLC

Blue Wave Properties, LLC

• Coldwell Banker Realty
• Robert A. Goodwin, III, P.A.

• Stepping Stones Early Learning Academy
• Tru by Hilton - Destin

August 24 - Southern Tide 30A



August 29 - Dress Up

September 12 - Tru by Hilton Destin

Tuesday, August 22

Taco & Tequila Tuesday at Mezcal Mexican Grill

Beachworx Speed Networking Hour

Wednesday, August 23

One Okaloosa EDC Presents Leadership Economics Webinar

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Lunch & Learn: Buying, Selling (or Franchising) a Business”

Bit-Wizards Presents “Harnessing the Power of the Cloud”

Best Fondue Friends Forever at Melting Pot Destin

Stock the Pantry at Food for Thought

Sinfonia Presents Peter and the Wolf Op. 67 performed by the Fountain Five Wind Quintet

Wednesday Night Concert Series

Thursday, August 24

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

How to Build an Effective Social Media Strategy Lunch & Learn

Southern Tide Ribbon Cutting

Thursdate at Melting Pot Destin

Darts & Music at the American Legion

Ladies Night at McGuire's Destin

Friday, August 25 - Saturday, August 26

The Salvation Army of Okaloosa & Walton Counties Disaster Training

Friday, August 25

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, August 26

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

CALM Furniture Resale Store Open 9am -1pm

Sunday, August 27

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Destin Commons Market

Monday, August 28

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: How Designers Benefit from Canva

Early Registration Dates for Annual Fenner Ride Cycling Event

Realtor Clayton Bonjean Honored as Destin Chamber’s Business Person of the Month

Newman-Dailey Resort Properties Real Estate Division Honors Shannyn Stevenson and Diane Green as the Top Producers for the Second Quarter 2023

Okaloosa County Seeks Applicants Interested in Serving on the Northwest Florida Health Council

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Announces Foster Gallery's Fall Rotation Artists

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