July 23, 2024

Good morning, Elizabeth!

Congratulations to Regina Samy of Fish Window Cleaning on being named the Ambassador of the Quarter for the 2nd Quarter of 2024! In addition to her name being added to our perpetual plaque, Regina received wine generously donated by award sponsor 790. Regina (center) is seen here with Ambassador Chairman Brenda Gray of Hilton Garden Inn Destin/Miramar Beach and past Destin Chamber Chairman Jason Belcher of FNBT Bank.

Take the 2025 Florida Business Agenda Survey

The Florida Chamber is already building the 2025 Florida Business Agenda to ensure the right things get done (and ensure the wrong things don’t) in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C., and your input is needed. Please take a few minutes to share what you need from your elected officials to make Florida even more competitive for your company, industry, and employees’ success. Your leadership, expertise and feedback are essential as we unite businesses to secure Florida’s future.

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Leadership Okaloosa Now Accepting Applications

Leadership Okaloosa is an esteemed leadership training and development program with a 30-year history of being a vital part of Okaloosa County’s growth and development of its leaders. This 9-month experience is designed to enhance the participant’s leadership skills and provide community awareness. Hosted from September to May, participants receive classroom training by certified instructors and are given opportunities to interact with various key community leaders throughout the process.

Find details and the application here.

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, July 25 | 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, August 7 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.



Retired CMSgt Louis Orrie, Board Member for the HQ Air Commando Association, will discuss the Air Commando Association and Air Commando Foundation, both 501(c)3 non-profit organizations headquartered in Fort Walton Beach. Their missions are to honor the Air Commando heritage, while taking care of Air Commandos past, present and future.

Anyone with an interest in the military is invited to attend.

Business Before Hours Sponsored by Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Friday, August 9 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Registration and payment required.



Come enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared by the DFWB Convention Center's new chef, and learn how to Be the Office Rockstar with AI, presented by Sam Blowes, Director of Solution Consulting with Bit-Wizards. Sam will teach you how to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and present some applicable practices safe for the workplace.

Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series Sponsored by Stretch Zone: Monica Wallis, P.E., Destin Water Users

Wednesday, August 14 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Registration required.



Ladies Who Launch is continuing its Powerhouse Women Series, highlighting impactful women in our community. The August 2024 Powerhouse Woman is Monica Wallis, P.E., Operations Manager for Destin Water Users, Inc.

Thank you to sponsor Stretch Zone for providing lunch to our guests!

Business After Hours Sponsored by Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection

Thursday, August 22 | 5 - 6 p.m.

Location: Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection

Registration and payment required.

Join us at the beautiful Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection for networking, cocktails and appetizers. Door prizes are welcome!

850 Froyo

VITAS Healthcare Destin

VITAS Healthcare Niceville

ZenBusiness

• Blue Swell Vacation Rentals
• BrightView Landscape Services, Inc.
• Clear Harbor Wealth Management 
• Destin Commons
• Enco Electronic Systems, LLC
• Grand Welcome of Destin and Miramar Beach

• HCA Florida Destin Emergency
• HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
• HCA Florida Northwest Rehabilitation Center
• Kwench Juice Cafe
• PatchPlus Consulting Inc.

August 20 - VITAS Healthcare Destin

August 22 - GameDay Men's Health-Destin

Congratulations to Sunset Shoes and Lifestyles on last week's ribbon cutting celebrating the newly expanded Destin Commons location!

Tuesday, July 23

Muscles Matter at VIVANAMD - FREE EmSculpt Neo & Emsella Demos

Sunset Camp 2024

Havana Nights at HarborWalk Village

Boomin' Tuesdays

Wednesday, July 24

Wellness Wednesday at HarborWalk Village

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Starting a Business” – Gulf Breeze

Wednesday Night Concert Series at The Village of Baytowne Wharf

Friday, July 25

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursdate at Melting Pot

Sunset Camp 2024

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe

Fly Guy Thursday

All American Thursday at HarborWalk Village

Friday, July 26

Ballroom Dancing for Adults

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, July 27

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

CALM Furniture Resale Store Open 9am -1pm (2nd and last Saturday)

Spring Farmers Market Series

Beat the Heat Concert Series at HarborWalk Village

Sunday, July 28

Scallywag Sunday

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Destin Commons Market

Monday, July 29

Bingo Fundraiser at American Legion Post 296

Silent Disco at HarborWalk Village

Movie Monday

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.

First National Bank Announces New Market President

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Awarded $30,000 National Grant By Emeril Lagasse Foundation

Hello Frances Podcast: Vision Boards - The Creative Journey

Sponsorships Available for 2024 Sandybags Cornhole Tournament Sponsored by Rotary Club of Destin Sunset

Okaloosa County EMS achieves Gold Status Recognition for 10th Consecutive Year

Sunset Shoes And Lifestyles Offers Casual, Easygoing Styles for the Entire Family

Read the July 2024 Issue of Destin Life

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