October 3, 2023

Good morning, Elizabeth!

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9, in observance of Columbus Day.

Bourbon at the Bay Sponsorships Available

Grab your sponsorship for the 11th Annual Bourbon at the Bay Sponsored by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale quickly! There are only a few left, and they will not last long. This Nov. 16 event held at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club includes a bourbon, scotch and champagne tasting; silent auction; wine pull; and decadent appetizers and dessert. Tickets go on sale this week. Find details here.

Take Okaloosa County's Attainable Workforce Housing Survey

Okaloosa County is developing an Attainable Workforce Housing Strategic Plan. The plan development process to this point has included data collection, interviews with key leaders and experts, two stakeholder workshops, and a public opinion survey on housing issues. The next step in this process is to conduct a business survey, created exclusively for local businesses. 

The questions in this survey will help better understand the impact that housing is having on the local business community and the ways our businesses can support efforts to address this important issue. Please take this short survey 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

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Wednesday, October 4 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.



Lt. Col. Austin M. Barnes, commander of the 96th Force Support Squadron, will speak.

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

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Every Thursday | 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.

Business Before Hours Sponsored by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale

Friday, October 13 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: LuLu's Destin

Registration and payment required.

Please join us for our Oct. 13 Business Before Hours Sponsored by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale! Andrew Wiggins, Senior Director of Political Affairs & Coalitions Advocacy with the Florida Chamber, will share a Legislative Update from Tallahassee, and we will unveil our new website.

Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series: Terésa Hebert

Wednesday, October 18 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Registration required.

In 2023, Ladies Who Launch is continuing its Powerhouse Women Series, highlighting impactful women in our community. Join us on Oct. 18, when our Powerhouse Women will be Destin City Councilor Terésa Hebert.

Progressive Business After Hours & Tailgate Party at Regatta Commons

Thursday, October 26 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: 34902 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin

Registration and payment required.

Guests will check-in at the Destin Chamber and will receive a map to explore other businesses and delicious food and beverages around the office park. Participating businesses include Emerald Coast Business Intermediaries, LegacyHouse Title, Matthews & Jones LLP, and Regatta Chiropractic & Laser Center.

Emerald Coast Cabinetry

HydroScout Leak Detection

• Bay Breeze Patio
• Bay Cafe
• Bryan Pest Control, Inc.
• CECO of Destin, Inc.
• Destin Wedding Company
• Dune Allen Realty Vacation Rentals
• Edward Jones Financial Advisor Stephanie Duffield, AAMS
• Emerald Coast Title Services, LLC
• Emerald Coast Urgent Care, LLC
• Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals
• FNBT Bank
• Gulf Coast Electric
• Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
• Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC

• Harmony Beach Vacations
• Holiday Isle Properties, Inc.
• Holiday Surf & Racquet Club
• Islander Condominium
• Jim Liufau Ins. Agency, Inc., State Farm Ins.
• McGill Escrow & Title
• Rebuilders Group
• Regional Self Storage
• Robert Marshall
• Ruth's Chris Steak House
• Silver Dunes Condominium
• TierOne Media LLC
• United Way Emerald Coast
• Waterfield & Associates, Inc.

October 5 - Stretch Zone

October 26 - LegacyHouse Title

Tuesday, October 3

Taco & Tequila Tuesday at Mezcal Mexican Grill

Beachworx Speed Networking Hour

Wednesday, October 4

Wellness Wednesdays

Destin Chamber's Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Celebrate National Tacos Day with Pedro's Tacos & Tequila Bar

Best Fondue Friends Forever at Melting Pot Destin

Wednesday Night Concert Series

Thursday, October 5

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursdate at Melting Pot Destin

Ribbon Cutting Celebrating Stretch Zone's 1-Year Anniversary

16th Annual Helping Heros Gala Hospitality & Hope

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Ladies Night at McGuire's Destin

Friday, October 6 - Sunday, October 8

Destin Seafood Festival

Friday, October 6

CVHN Benefit Concert

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, October 7

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Sunday, October 8

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

3rd Annual BrunchFest

Monday, October 9

Lunch & Learn at The Blake

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.

2004 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists and Commended Students

Step One Automotive Group Launches 'Drive Out Breast Cancer' Campaign Throughout October 2023

October 2023 Update from One Okaloosa EDC

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