Weekly Wave

August 1, 2023

Good morning, Elizabeth!

Please join us for our Aug. 11 Business Before Hours Sponsored by Destin City Lifestyle Magazine and featuring our non-profit spotlight Gulf Coast Sexual Assault Program and The Salvation Army! Nicole Gislason, Executive Director of the Haas Center at UWF, will share an economic update for our area.

This event will sell out! Please register early.

Help Build the 2024 Legislative Agenda

We are working with the Florida Chamber to help build the 2024 Florida Business Agenda to ensure the right things get done in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. We want your opinion on how to make Florida more competitive. Please take a few minutes to tell us what your business needs from your elected officials to help your company, industry, and employees. Your leadership, expertise, and feedback have never been more essential to unite businesses to secure Florida’s future. Please complete this short survey and help set Florida’s 2024 Business Agenda today. The survey will close Aug. 11, 2023.

Leadership Northwest Florida Applications Available

Leadership Northwest Florida is an educational program offered for professionals in all industry sectors desiring to grow their knowledgebase, network, and skillset in Florida’s Great Northwest footprint. This experience will ultimately result in the long-term influence of the leadership graduates for the betterment of Northwest Florida.

Find details and application information at floridasgreatnorthwest.com/page/leadership-northwest-florida.

City of Destin Business Tax Receipts Due

This is a reminder that Business Tax Receipts are now open for renewal for FY 2024. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply for or renew your City of Destin Business Tax Receipt, please visit www.cityofdestin.com/227/Business-Tax-Receipts-License. For current City of Destin Business Tax Receipt holders renewing for FY 2024, please submit payment no later than Sept. 30, to avoid any late fees.

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, August 2 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.

Our speaker will be 24th Special Operations Wing's Executive Officer & Special Tactics Officer Capt. Ryan Cloutier to share the Wing's Mission.

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

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.

Business Before Hours Sponsored by Destin City Lifestyle Magazine

Friday, August 11 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village

Registration and payment required.

Multi-Chamber Business After Hours Sponsored by Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Tuesday, August 29 | 5 - 7 p.m.

Location: Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Registration required.

Join us and our friends from the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce for our Aug. 29 Multi-Chamber Business After Hours sponsored by the Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center!

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.

Elite Cabinet Designs

Emerald Coast Big Game Fishing Club

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

August 1 - Pinch A Penny

August 24 - Southern Tide Grand Boulevard

Tuesday, August 1 - Sunday, August 13

Melting Pot Features Back to School Family Special

Tuesday, August 1

Fat Tuesday Parade

Taco & Tequila Tuesday at Mezcal Mexican Grill

Beachworx Speed Networking Hour

Pinch A Penny Ribbon Cutting

Music Bingo at Fatboys

Boomin Tuesday at the Village of Baytowne Wharf

Wednesday, August 2

Goodwill Industries - Big Bend Hiring Day

Destin Chamber's Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Best Fondue Friends Forever at Melting Pot Destin

Silent Disco Party

Thursday, August 3

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Grand Baking & Pastry Tasting Showcase Event

Thursdate at Melting Pot Destin

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

All American Thursday

Ladies Night at McGuire's Destin

Friday, August 4

Morning of Beauty at Aqua Medical Spa

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, August 5

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Rock the Docks

Sunday, August 6

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Monday, August 7

Bingo Fundraiser at American Legion Post 296

Silent Disco Party

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.

Bit-Wizards’ Recent Pen Test Results Prove High Level of Security

Eco Clean Marine and Original Oyster House Join Forces for a Highly Successful Trash Pick Up Event

The Salvation Army New Disaster/Community Canteen Vehicle

Teri Broxson Receives Eglin Federal Credit Union's 5-Star Employee Award for the 2nd Quarter

Celebrating U.S. Amateur Qualifying Tournament Champions

Okaloosa County School District Hosts Kindergarten Kickstart for Students

United Way Emerald Coast Celebrates Achievements and Impact at Annual Meeting

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