August 19, 2025

Good morning!

Join us and our friends from the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce for today's Business After Hours sponsored by the Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center! The event will feature a Wine & Art Walk throughout the beautiful facility.

Do You Have an Award-Worthy Boss or Coworker?

We are seeking your help in rewarding one deserving business person every quarter. Do you know a Destin area business professional who should be recognized for his or her extraordinary efforts? Submit your nomination here. The award will be presented at a future Chamber Business Before Hours.

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Affordable Health Insurance for Your Employees

• ACA-Compliant Health Insurance Plan

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.

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• Members of the Destin Chamber are eligible for membership with Eglin Federal Credit Union!

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

Tuesday, August 19 | 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 Business After Hours sponsored by the Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center! The event will feature a Wine & Art Walk throughout the beautiful facility.

Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series Sponsored by Toxic Freedom & Featuring Catherine Card

Wednesday, August 20 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Registration and payment required.

The August 2025 Powerhouse Woman is Catherine Card, Public Information Officer with the Okaloosa County School District. Thanks to sponsor Toxic Freedom, lunch will be provided.

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursday, August 21 | 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, September 3 | 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 AGM Secure Money LLC

Friday, September 12 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: LuLu's Destin

Registration and payment required.

We will welcome Okaloosa County School Superintendent Marcus Chambers, Destin Elementary School Principal Amy Meyer, Destin Middle School Principal Dr. Belinda Small, Destin High School Principal Dr. Diane Kelley, and Fort Walton Beach High School Principal Lindsey Smith to update us on the state of education in our community and the new school year.

Aqua Vitae IV Drip Bar

Oxbow Financial, LLC

VEZ Productions

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

• Boshamps Oyster House
• Copy Systems Business Center
• Emerald Coast Hospice
• EXIT Realty Anchor South - Emerald Coast
• Hsu Educational Foundation
• PattyMac Consultancy & Project Services, LLC
• Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club

• Sinfonia Gulf Coast
• Southern Tide 30A
• Southern Tide Grand Boulevard
• Stock & Trade Design Company
• The Church of Destin, Inc.
• The Crane Center LLC
• Vue on 30A
• Warren Averett

August 28 - Magnolia Medical Clinic, P.A.

September 24 - Coldwell Banker Realty

Congratulation to The Alice on last week's ribbon cutting celebration!

Ongoing through Saturday, August 23

Toxic Freedom Liquidation Sale – Premium Herbal Remedies & Clean Living Products in Destin

Tuesday, August 19

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

Wednesday, August 20

Innovate with AFRL 2025

Destin Chamber's Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series Sponsored by Toxic Freedom & Featuring Catherine Card

Sip & Shop at EKKO

Beachworx to Host Well Built: Home, Business & Mindset Fireside Chat

The Village of Baytowne Wharf's Wednesday Night Concert Series

Thursday, August 21

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents "Starting a Business"

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe

Friday, August 22

Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents Comedy on the Boulevard

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, August 23

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Sunday, August 24

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Destin Community Farmers Market

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: Dynamic Pairings: Vision and Discipline in Harmony

Beautiful, Resort-Inspired Waterfront Venue Opens in Destin

Okaloosa County School District Announces Graduation Dates for the Class of 2026

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Expands Art in Public Spaces Program With Two New Murals Created By International Street Artist Kelsey Montague

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Names Kathy Schumacher the 30th Annual Festival of the Arts Poster Artist

Village Christian Academy Now Enrolling Infants - Kindergarteners

American Legion Post 296 in Destin Encourages Local High Schoolers to Participate in Oratorical Scholarship Program

American Legion Post 296 in Destin Announces 2026 Boys State Youth Leadership Program

Grunt App Soft Launches on Florida’s Emerald Coast: Delivering Fast Pick-Ups, Local Business Support

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