September 12, 2023

Good morning, Elizabeth!

Thank you to all of our Trustees for sponsoring yesterday's First Responders Appreciation Cookout! First responders from across the area enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs, brisket, pulled pork, desserts, and beverages. See more photos here.

Trustees are businesses at our highest membership tier, and, because of their significant investment, we can continue to build this world-class community one business at a time.

AGM Secure Money, LLC | BOTE | Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican | CRC Data Technologies | Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourist Development Department | Eglin Federal Credit Union | Gateway Payments Gulf Coast | Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC | HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital | Holloway Yacht Charters, LLC | Okaloosa Gas | The Palms Bistro | Trustmark | Warren Averett, LLC

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

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.

Tourism & Hospitality Lunch: Tour of Gulfarium's Dolphin Oasis

Wednesday, September 20 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Registration and payment required.

We will tour Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park's new Dolphin Oasis. Dolphin Oasis is an immersive, natural-themed experience reflecting our Emerald Coast and consisting of three large, interconnected habitats, totaling more than one million gallons of Gulf salt water designed with animal welfare, the guest experience, and conservation education in mind. Though the dolphins have not yet taken residency in Oasis, this is a unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the new habitat in an exclusive setting.

Business After Hours Sponsored by Ruby Slipper Destin

TUESDAY, September 26 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: 34902 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin

Registration and payment required.

Join us for networking, cocktails, and appetizers, during our Business After Hours Sponsored by Ruby Slipper Destin! 

**Please note this event is on a Tuesday due to our Golf Tournament, which will be held later in the week.

Annual Golf Tournament Sponsored by Renasant Bank

Thursday, September 28 | Noon Shotgun Start

Location: Emerald Bay Golf Club

Find details here!

Don't miss this annual favorite event! Reserve your sponsorship or team spot before they sell out. 

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

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

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.



Col. Tassika Davis, 96th Mission Support Group, will speak.

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

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! We will unveil our new website.

Boatman Ricci Law Firm

Copy Systems Business Center

Hooters

Trinity Title

• BluePoint Financial LLC
• Motel 6
• Party Fowl

• Sea Glass Apartments
• Sugar Beach Interiors, Inc.

September 12 - Tru by Hilton Destin

September 14 - Trinity Title LLC

October 5 - Stretch Zone

Congratulations to Causeway Coffee on last week's ribbon cutting celebration!

Tuesday, September 12

Recruit the Best! - Recruitment Strategy for Leaders and Hiring Managers

Taco & Tequila Tuesday at Mezcal Mexican Grill

Beachworx Speed Networking Hour

Tru by Hilton Ribbon Cutting

Wednesday, September 13

Starting a Business

Best Fondue Friends Forever at Melting Pot Destin

Wednesday Night Concert Series

Thursday, September 14

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursdate at Melting Pot Destin

Trinity Title LLC Ribbon Cutting

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Ladies Night at McGuire's Destin

Friday, September 15 - Saturday, September 16

JudeFrances Trunk Show

Friday, September 15

Day of Beauty at Aqua Medical Spa

Ascension Sacred Heart Destin Main Street Cardiology Grand Opening

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, September 16

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

The White-Wilson Community Foundation Presents The Little Black Dress Party

Sportsman's Ball

Sunday, September 17

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Monday, September 18

Good Grief Luncheon

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.

Food For Thought’s Summer Impact Review

September Proclaimed Suicide Prevention Month

Causeway Coffee Serves Up Delicious Coffee & Food With A Mission

Hello Frances Podcast: Creating a Legacy of Impact

School Safety Message to Parents and Guardians from Superintendent Marcus Chambers

City of Destin to Host Open House

Call for Volunteers for 28th Annual Festival of the Arts

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