February 27, 2024

Good morning, Elizabeth!

Do you have a young professional within your company you would like to connect with other area YPs? Be sure to check out today's YP Sunset Social sponsored by Beach Liquors and Big Red Cafe and stay tuned as we will soon announce details and open registration for the May 14 NWF YP Leadership Conference!

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 Thursday, March 7, at the school. The event is limited to the first 35 Chamber member businesses to respond. Email Elizabeth at espies@DestinChamber.com to secure your spot. You are welcome to bring a table, sign, applications, and collateral material. For details, call (850) 837-6241.

Participating businesses include the following:

• AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar
• Beau Halo Luxury Salon
• Boogies Watersports
• CareerSource Okaloosa Walton
• Chick-fil-A 
• Cruisin' Tikis
• Dalton Wholesale Floors
• Destin-Fort Walton Beach Little Adventures Program
• Dress Up
• Fatboys
• First Baptist Church Preschool
• Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
• Legendary Marina, A Suntex Experience
• Pet Supplies Plus Destin
• Rain Forest Black Light Golf & Arcade
• Southern Star / Buccaneer Pirate Cruise
• Starbucks
• Stepping Stones Early Learning Academy
• Xtreme H2O Sports

Save Your Pop Tabs!

During the month of February, the cities of Destin and Fort Walton Beach are in a friendly competition to collect the most pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Residents, businesses and visitors are encouraged to drop off their tabs at the Destin City Hall, City Hall Annex, or the Destin Community Center. The competition ends Feb. 29. For questions or to have your tabs picked up, please call Tamara Young, Destin Public Information Director, at (850) 460-8538.

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.

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

Thursday, February 29 | 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, March 6 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.



Any Chamber member with an interest in the military is welcome to attend. SFC Abel Noriega, Kennel Master of the 7th Special Forces Group's Multi-Purpose K9 Detachment, will speak.

Business Before Hours Sponsored by Bit-Wizards

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

Location: LuLu's Destin

Registration and payment required.

Please join us for our March 8 Business Before Hours Sponsored by Bit-Wizards and featuring non-profit spotlight Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation. Destin Mayor Bobby Wagner will present the State of the City.

Tourism & Hospitality Lunch: Safety Tips from Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

Wednesday, March 13 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Downstairs at Fudpucker's

Registration and payment required. 

Our speakers will be Lt. Brian Parkton and Crime Prevention Specialist Ashely Bailey with the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office. Come learn how to better protect your business and customers before season gets into full swing.

Business After Hours Sponsored by Marina Cafe

Thursday, March 28 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: 404 Harbor Blvd.

Registration and payment required.

Join us for networking, cocktails, and appetizers! The event begins at 5 p.m., and culminates with door prizes at 6:30 p.m.

Flights & Bites, Inc.

• Destin Timeshares
• Dippin' Dots Okaloosa
• Emerald Coast Luxury Transportation 
• Emerald Coast Theatre Company

• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
• Henderson Beach Resort
• HomeFi Digital Mortgage
• The Logo Place

February 27 - Beau Halo Luxury Salon

February 29 - Stepping Stones at Roane

April 16 - Diana Health

Ongoing through Sunday, March 31

SeaLight Festival

Ongoing through Thursday, May 16

Lionfish Pre Tournament

Tuesday, February 27

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Tech Talk Tuesday: Cybersecurity Basics”

Beau Halo Luxury Salon Ribbon Cutting

Young Professionals of Destin Sunset Social Sponsored by Beach Liquors and Big Red Cafe

Wednesday, February 28

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “The Basics of Buying & Selling a Business”

Thursday, February 29

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Starting a Business” – PC

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Lunch & Learn : Gaps in Cyber Security 2024

Stepping Stones at Roane Ribbon Cutting

Doing Business with Local Government in Okaloosa County

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Friday, March 1

UWEC Emerging Leaders Field Day

Beau Halo Luxury Salon Grand Opening

The Ultimate Elvis '68 to Hawaii

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Friday, March 1 - Sunday, March 3

Sinfonia Gulf Coast Crescendo! Weekend

Saturday, March 2

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Destin Food Hall One Year Anniversary

Sunday, March 3

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Call to Artist's - Okaloosa's Got Talent

Monday, March 4

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.

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Hand Arendall Harrison Sale Best Law Firm In Destin

Cultural Art Alliance of Walton County Announces Foster Gallery's Spring Rotation Artists

Forever Warriors, Powered by Step One Automotive Group, Announces Participation in Upcoming Events to Support Military and Local Communities

Bit-Wizards & TalkingParents Awarded American Advertising Federation Gold and Silver Addys

Warren Averett Recognized On USA Today's 2024 America's Most Recommended Tax Firms

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