Weekly Wave

September 2, 2025

Good morning!

Our Sept. 25 Annual Golf Tournament Sponsored by Renasant Bank is almost sold out! Only a few sponsorships remain. Contact us at (850) 837-6241 or membership@DestinChamber.com to reserve yours.

Find details here.

Seeking Judges for Destin Fishing Rodeo

Show your business team spirit as a Rodeo Judge. It’s a great way to show your community support for the oldest event in Destin! Teams of 2-3 people are needed to serve one or two shifts as Rodeo Judges during the Rodeo in October. Two shifts are available per day from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 2 – 7 p.m. You will be writing the names and addresses of anglers and the details of their catch. Wear your business apparel and show your support to the 300 – 1,500 spectators that come to the Rodeo everyday. You’ll be hooked!

Volunteer here.

Perks of Your Chamber Membership

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.

Enjoy Credit Union Membership

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

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Wednesday, September 3 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.

Okaloosa County School Board member Brett Hinely will speak about the Military's impact on education in Okaloosa County. Anyone with an interest in the military is invited to attend.

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursday, September 4 | 10 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.

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.

Tourism & Hospitality Lunch: Managing Marijuana in the Workplace

Wednesday, September 17 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Registration and payment required.

The conversation will focus on 'Managing Marijuana in the Workplace' with Clark Partington Shareholder Daniel Harrell presenting.

**This sponsorship is available!**

Business After Hours Sponsored by Henderson Beach Resort

Tuesday, September 23 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: Henderson Beach Resort

Registration and payment required.

Join us for networking, cocktails, and appetizers, during our Business After Hours Sponsored by Henderson Beach Resort! Door prizes are welcome.

**Please note this is Tuesday, instead of Thursday, due to our golf tournament.**

Axis Physiotherapy Institute

J Ely Business Services Inc.

Safe In The Panhandle

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

September 24 - Coldwell Banker Realty

October 2 - Welcome Home Kitchen and Bath

Congratulations to Magnolia Medical Clinic, P.A., on last week's ribbon cutting celebration celebrating its new Destin clinic!

Tuesday, September 2

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Fall Class: Painting with Pastels

Destin Basketball Clinic for Ages 5-6

Wednesday, September 3

America 250: A FieldWerx Summit on the Future of Innovation in NW Florida

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents "Learn AI with Jenni Arnold – Create Smarter Workflows"

Destin Chamber's Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Fall Class: Brush & Breath - Meditative Watercolors

Sip & Shop at EKKO

Beachworx Hosts Mayor's Fireside Chat #4

The Village of Baytowne Wharf's Wednesday Night Concert Series

Thursday, September 4

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

One Okaloosa EDC Roundtable: Lunch with J. Alex Kelly, Florida Secretary of Commerce

Mattie Kelly Arts Center Reception to Welcome Two Major Exhibitions: BALLISTIC by Kevin Haran and The 33rd Emerald Coast National Juried Art Exhibition

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe

Mattie Kelly Arts Center Presents Comedian Ray Lau

Friday, September 5

City of Destin K-5 Volleyball Program

First Friday Concert Series at Watersound

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, September 6

City of Destin K-5 Volleyball Program

Destin's Painting in the Park

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

HOTWORX Destin 2-Yr Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, September 7

Bubbles & Brunch

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Destin Community Farmers Market

Monday, September 8 - Friday, September 12

Homeschool Week at the Gulfarium

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.