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July 9, 2024

Destin Forward

Good morning, Elizabeth!

Destin Forward applications are due next week!


Destin Forward, our community education and leadership program, is designed to get you out into the community, interacting with city and business leaders, learning about the history and heritage from those who helped shape it, exploring issues with those who are helping to solve them, and hearing from those who are in the trenches improving lives and the quality of place we enjoy. After a retreat in August, the class will meet once per month through April focusing on topics, such as the environment, waterways, history, tourism promotion, real estate, non-profits, transportation, government affairs, entrepreneurship, and more.


For the application and details, please click here.

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Leadership Northwest Florida Applications Available

Florida's Great Northwest just released applications for Class III of its Leadership Northwest Florida program, which has been carefully designed to provide participants with advanced leadership training, opportunities for regional engagement, and the chance to build a robust professional network across FGNW's 13-county footprint. 


Use the following links to download the program overview and the application.

A Superior Air Conditioning Company

Perks of Your Chamber Membership


Affordable Health Insurance for Your Employees


Savings On Your Email Marketing Program


Save $ On Office Supplies

June 2024 Candidate Forum
Shop Talk Thursdays

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursday, July 11 | 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.

11th Annual Great American Cookout Sponsored by Community Bank and Emerald Coast Title Services

Tuesday, July 16 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Registration required.


We are firing up the grill and will be cooking hamburgers and hotdogs at the Chamber. Come join us for a celebration of the summer. Our non-profit spotlight is Fisher House of the Emerald Coast.


We will also welcome the Okaloosa County Sheriff and Okaloosa County Commission District 5 candidates for a meet and greet.

Military Affairs Council

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.

BusinessBeforeHours

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!

Merlins Pizza


Pest Marshals

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

July 11 - Destination Health & Rehabilitation


August 22 - GameDay Men's Health-Destin

Community Events

Tuesday, July 9

Sunset Camp 2024

Grand Boulevard Features Bal Harbour Shops Pop-up High Tea

The 2024 Candidate Forum Featuring Okaloosa County Commission, School Board & Sheriff Candidates

Havana Nights at HarborWalk Village

Boomin' Tuesdays


Wednesday, July 10 - Thursday, July 11

Step One Subaru FWB Hosts Breast Cancer Screenings!


Wednesday, July 10

Wellness Wednesday at HarborWalk Village

Wednesday Night Concert Series at The Village of Baytowne Wharf


Thursday, July 11 - Friday, July 12

Erica Courtney Re-Design Event


Thursday, July 11

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Grand Boulevard Features Bal Harbour Shops Pop-up Apres Golf

Destination Health & Rehabilitation Ribbon Cutting

Sunset Camp 2024

Thursdate at Melting Pot

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe

Fly Guy Thursday

All American Thursday at HarborWalk Village

The Great American SoulBOOK


Friday, July 12

Ballroom Dancing for Adults

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296


Saturday, July 13

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 14

Scallywag Sunday

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Destin Commons Market

Grand Boulevard Features Ball Harbour Pop-up Take A Beat Sunday Brunch


Monday, July 15

Bingo Fundraiser at American Legion Post 296

Town Hall #6 for North Okaloosa Planning Study

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.

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