Weekly Wave

January 2, 2024

Happy New Year, Elizabeth!

If your New Year's Resolution is to find more opportunities and make more connections through your Chamber membership, we are ready to help! If you have questions about your membership, please call us at (850) 837-6241 or email mail@DestinChamber.com.

Do You Know A Hospitality Hero?

The Northwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) is seeking nominations for employees who go above and beyond in the hospitality industry. Each year, the chapter recognizes the best in local area hotels, vacation rentals, and restaurants. Category nominees and winners are then honored at the Hospitality Hero Awards banquet with dinner, ceremony, and cash prizes. Categories include Restaurant Front-of-House Employee, Restaurant Back-of-House Employee, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager, Bartender, Hotel/Resort Front-of-House Employee, Hotel/Resort Back-of-House Employee, Hotel/Resort Manager, and the overall “Spirit of Hospitality” award.

The nomination deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Click here to get started!

Register and prepay for our 2024 breakfasts and lunches, and save $40! In 2024, we will have 10 breakfasts and two lunches. If you attend all of them, the total cost is $290. Prepay for the events by Jan. 31, and your total cost will be $250, saving you a total of $40. To register, please call (850) 837-6241 or email mail@DestinChamber.com.

Mark your calendars! In 2024, breakfast dates are Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, and Nov. 8. In lieu of breakfast, we will hold our Great American Cookout on July 9, and our Bowling for Business Tournament & Lunch on Dec. 6.

Perks of Your Chamber Membership

Affordable Health Insurance for Your Employees

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, January 3 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.

Our speaker is Van Fuller, Executive Director of the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority. Any Chamber member with an interest in the military is welcome to attend.

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursday, January 4 | 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 & Annual Membership Meeting Sponsored by AGM Secure Money

Friday, January 12 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: The Resorts of Pelican Beach

Registration and payment required.

Join us as the gavel is passed to our 2024 Chairman of the Board Christian Carlee of Trustmark, and our 2024 Board of Directors is inducted.

Tourism & Hospitality Lunch: Okaloosa County Sports Marketing

Wednesday, January 24 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Registration and payment required.

Our speaker will be Ron Shumard, Sports Marketing Coordinator with Destin - Fort Walton Beach Tourist Development Department.

Business After Hours Sponsored by Melting Pot

Thursday, January 25 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: Melting Pot, Miramar Beach

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.

Comfort Inn & Suites at Commons

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

Wednesday, January 3

Destin Chamber's Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Thursday, January 4

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Friday, January 5

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, January 6

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Sunday, January 7

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Monday, January 8

Federal Government Contracting: What Can The SBA Do For You?

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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