Weekly Wave

April 9, 2024

Good morning, Elizabeth!

Join us for our Business Before Hours Sponsored by The Palms Bistro this Friday, April 12, and learn the latest happenings in our state and county governments from Florida State Rep. Patt Maney and Okaloosa County Commissioner Mel Ponder.

Registration is due today!

Seeking Business & Technical Professionals for Destin High School Career Day

Help Destin High School sophomores and juniors discover new opportunities by sharing your career story and answering questions. The format will be speed networking, which offers a quick-paced information exchange between professionals and small groups of students. The event is Thursday, April 25, from 8:30 - 1 p.m. The location will be announced soon.

We are accepting up to 30 business and technical professionals with a limit of two per industry. Email Gretchen at membership@DestinChamber.com to participate.

City Seeks Input on City Hall/Town Center Master Plan

Help shape the future of Destin! Please take the City Hall/Town Center Master Plan Survey. Your input is crucial in shaping the planning process. To use the QR code, open your camera app on your cell phone or tablet, point the camera at the QR code, and tap the banner that appears. The direct link is https://forms.office.com/r/qxrPnXnuSy. The deadline is April 19.

Do You Have an Award-Worthy Boss or Coworker?

We are seeking your help in rewarding one deserving business person every quarter. Do you know a Destin area business professional who should be recognized for his or her extraordinary efforts? Submit your nomination here. The award will be presented at a future Chamber Business Before Hours.

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

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursday, April 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.

Business Before Hours Sponsored by The Palms Bistro

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

Location: The Palms Bistro inside The Palms of Destin

Registration and payment required.

Please join us for our April 12 Business Before Hours Sponsored by The Palms Bistro! Okaloosa County Commissioner Mel Ponder will share updates on big happenings within our county, and Rep. Patt Maney will update us on the most recent legislative session.

Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series: Amy Walsh, Fore Her

Wednesday, April 17 | 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 April 2024 Powerhouse Woman is Amy Walsh, founder of Fore Her, Inc.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required due to limited seats available. Bring your own lunch!

Business After Hours Sponsored by BOTE

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

Location: 383 Harbor Blvd.

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. One lucky Chamber member will win a WULF Aero Paddle Board!

Deep South Landscape Services

First Security Bank

HouseMaster of Destin

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

April 16 - Diana Health

April 23 - Rainbow Pediatrics - Santa Rosa Beach

Ongoing through Thursday, May 16

Lionfish Pre Tournament

Tuesday, April 9

Partners in Entrepreneurship - A Casual Networking Event

Wednesday, April 10

Free Employer Workshop: Workers' Compensation

Wednesday Night Concert Series

Thursday, April 11

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Free Employer Workshop: Workplace Safety

Small Business Workshop : Website Development & Website Usability

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe

Syncopated Ladies

Mattie Kelly Concert In the Village: Wendy Moten

Friday, April 12

Destin Chamber's Business Before Hours Sponsored by The Palms Bistro

37th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, April 13

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Spring Farmers Market Series

Jacobe Turner Teen Center Bowling Tournament

37th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival

Sunday, April 14

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Destin Commons Market

Monday, April 15

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.