Weekly Wave

September 30, 2025

Good afternoon!

Congratulations to the winners of our Annual Golf Tournament Sponsored by Renasant Bank at Emerald Bay Golf Club! First went to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office team, second to the Cruisin' Tikis Destin team, and third to the David Scott Lee Buick GMC team.

Click here to see our sponsors and pictures!

Bourbon at the Bay Sponsorships Available & Tickets on Sale This Week

Save the date! On Nov. 20, kick off your holiday season – and shopping – with the 13th Annual Bourbon at the Bay Presented by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale! Sample bourbon, tequila, and champagne; bid on your choice of gifts, trips, and more in the silent auction; and try your luck in the wine pull. Tickets go on sale tomorrow!

Find details here.

Share Your Insights to Help Update Florida’s Strategic Plan

The Florida Chamber Foundation invites you to complete the Florida 2030 Blueprint Halftime Check-In Survey. This research is an essential step in measuring Florida’s progress toward becoming the 10th largest global economy by 2030. Please take a few moments to share observations, insights, and recommendations to help shape Florida’s future.

Take survey here.

Florida Minimum Wage Increase

On Sept. 30, 2025, the FL Minimum Wage will increase to $14 per hour and tipped employees direct wage increases to $10.98. This is part of the Florida Amendment 2 $15 Minimum Wage Initiative, which passed November 2020. This amendment increases the state’s minimum wage incrementally until reaching $15 per hour on Sept. 30, 2026.

What Does the Elimination of Property Taxes Mean for Florida Businesses?

The Florida Property Tax Primer white paper, created by the Florida Chamber, provides an overview of Florida’s property tax system, including homestead and non-homestead classifications, current revenue collections, and the potential impacts of property tax reform or repeal.

Perks of Your Chamber Membership

Affordable Health Insurance for Your Employees

ACA-Compliant Health Insurance Plan

Savings On Your Email Marketing Program

Save up to 25% with Constant Contact

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Enjoy Credit Union Membership

Members of the Destin Chamber are eligible for membership with Eglin Federal Credit Union!

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

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

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.

First Sergeant Mark McMillin, USA (Ret.), will reflect on his 20+ years of distinguished service in the Army and his two decades since retirement. Anyone with an interest in the military is invited to attend.

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursday, October 2 | 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 10 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: LuLu's Destin

Registration and payment required.

Engage with other local business professionals, while enjoying breakfast and a beautiful bay view.

Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series Sponsored by Diana Health

Wednesday, October 15 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Registration and payment required.

Ladies Who Launch is continuing its Powerhouse Women Series, highlighting impactful women in our community. The October 2025 Powerhouse Woman will be announced soon.

Progressive Business After Hours at Regatta Commons

Thursday, October 23 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: Regatta Commons Office Park

Registration and payment required.

Join us and our Regatta Commons neighbors for our 5th Annual Progressive Business After Hours! Details will be announced soon.

If your business is located in Regatta Commons and would like to participate, please email us at mail@DestinChamber.com.

Krueger, Fosdyck, Brown, McCall & Associates

North Florida Pro Wash Solutions LLC

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

October 2 - Welcome Home Kitchen and Bath

October 7 - Axis Physiotherapy Institute

October 21 - Century 21 AllPoints Realty

Congratulations to Coldwell Banker Realty on last week's ribbon cutting celebrating your new Destin office!

Thursday, September 18 - Sunday, October 12

Emerald Coast Theatre Company Opens 13th Season with 'Beautiful - The Carole King Musical'

Ongoing through Saturday, October 18

Fairground Photo Tour with Sparkman Photography

Tuesday, September 30

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Fall Class: Painting with Pastels

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Fall Class: Ceramic Ghost Luminary Workshop

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Fall Class: Eco-Printing with Botanicals and Foliage

Wednesday, October 1 - Friday, October 31

Destin Fishing Rodeo

Wednesday, October 1

Destin Chamber's Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Sip & Shop at EKKO

The Village of Baytowne Wharf's Wednesday Night Concert Series

Thursday, October 2

United for Impact a Non-Profit Conference

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Welcome Home Kitchen and Bath Ribbon Cutting

Cabaret at Seagar’s: An Evening with Bernadette Peters

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe

Friday, October 3

City of Destin K-5 Volleyball Program

First Friday Concert Series at Watersound

Movies on The Lawn : Fall Edition

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, October 4 - Monday, October 6

Football Game Day Specials at The Island Resort

Saturday, October 4

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Home Healthcare Information Session

Rocktober Concert Series

2nd Gatsby Gala Benefitting Harlan's Place Foundation

Toast on the Coast Wine Pairing Dinner

Sunday, October 5

Bubbles & Brunch

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Destin Community Farmers Market

3rd Annual Birdies & Doubles Invitational Benefitting Harlan's Place Foundation

Junior League of the Emerald Coast's Toast on the Coast

A Bed 4 Me Dinner of Dreams: An Evening Under the Stars

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.