January 14, 2020
Greetings!
Tomorrow, our Tourism Industry Interest Group will learn about area ecotourism from Alex Fogg, Okaloosa County Marine Resource Coordinator. Join us!
Post Your Jobs to DestinChamber.com
A benefit of your Chamber membership is free job postings on our job bank . To post your job, please use your Member Login or email the description to mail@DestinChamber.com .

Check out two current job opportunities at the Destin Chamber:
City of Destin to Host Livery Vessel Stakeholders Meeting
A livery vessel stakeholders meeting will take place on Friday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m., at the Destin City Hall Annex Council Chambers, located at 4100 Indian Bayou Trail. All private property owners and livery vessel business owners are invited to attend. For more information, please contact the Community Development Office at (850) 837-4242.
Save $ On Office Supplies
Did you know Destin Chamber members save money on office supplies with Office Depot? Click here to print a store purchasing card to use in the Destin location or visit www.mychamberadvantage.com/Chamber_SignUp to sign up online.
Tourism Industry Interest Group: Focus on Ecotourism
Wednesday, January 15 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Boshamps Oyster House
 
Alex Fogg, Marine Resource Coordinator with Okaloosa County Tourist Development, will share details on some recent local ecotourism initiatives, including new offshore snorkel reefs and the successful lionfish festival. 

Anyone involved in a tourism-related business or with an interest in area tourism is welcome to attend. 
Shop Talk Thursdays: Free Business Consulting
Thursday, January 16 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Destin Chamber
 
On Thursdays, a representative from the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UWF hosts Shop Talk Thursdays in our office. There is no charge for this service, and appointments are not necessary. Stop by and find the help you need to make your business thrive.
Shop Talk Thursdays
Business After Hours Sponsored by 790 on the Gulf and Emerald Coast Luxury Transportation
Thursday, January 23 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: 790 on the Gulf
 
Join us for networking, cocktails, and appetizers! Door prizes are welcome.
Sources of Funding for Small Business Workshop
Thursday, January 30 | 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Destin Chamber
 
If you are currently in business and want to see what funding options are available to your small business, this workshop is for you! There is a cost to attend. Please register with the Florida SBDC.
SBDC Workshop
Member Appreciation Week Sponsored by Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
February 10 - 14
Location: Throughout the Destin Area
 
To thank all of our members for their support of this Chamber and the Destin area, the Destin Chamber, along with the assistance of sponsor Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, will celebrate Member Appreciation Week Feb. 10 - 14. We will visit every member business in the Destin area.

Want to help? Email espies@DestinChamber.com .
Business Before Hours Sponsored by Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
Friday, February 14 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Location: LuLu's
 
Start your day enjoying a hearty breakfast and beautiful bay view, strengthening business connections, and learning more about the quality healthcare in our area. 
BizTech Spring: Focus on Marketing Presented by Five Channels
March 10 | 1 - 5 p.m.
Location: Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village
This half-day digital marketing conference has something for businesses of all sizes and levels of expertise. Learn tips of the trade from industry professionals to take your businesses to the next level. 
 
Email sarah@DestinChamber.com or download the sponsorship deck for details.
Annual Tax Relief Golf Tournament
April 16
Location: Emerald Bay Golf Club
 
Tournament is a four-person scramble. Enjoy a putting contest and cookout before the noon shotgun start. Sponsorships and team spots are available now. Email sarah@DestinChamber.com or download the sponsorship deck for details.
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