March 21, 2023

Good morning, Elizabeth!

Join us for good company, food and beverages, during this week's Business After Hours at the Big Red Cafe! The event is Thursday, March 23, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. You are welcome to bring a door prize to promote your business. Registration is required.

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 Wednesday, April 26, from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., at Destin United Methodist Church.

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

Are You Searching for Part-Time, Seasonal Workers?

We are hosting a job fair for Destin High School juniors and seniors from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., on Wednesday, March 29, at the school. The event is limited to the first 25 Chamber member businesses to respond. Email Bryana at bryana@DestinChamber.com to secure your spot. You are welcome to bring a tabletop sign, applications, and collateral material. For details, call (850) 837-6241.

Florida Chamber Foundation's Northwest Florida Employer Focus Groups

In partnership with CareerSource Florida, the Florida Chamber Foundation and CareerSource ESCAROSA are co-hosting skills-based employer focus groups on March 28, 2023, in Pensacola to support the Florida Workforce Needs Study 2.0 research effort.

These employer-only sessions will help the Foundation:

·    Gain insight regarding current and emerging skills needs,

·    Catalogue best practices in employer-educator partnerships, and

·    Identify ways to maximize utilization of training support initiatives

Lend your insights regarding your workforce skills needs and secure Florida’s future! Register here.

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.

Business After Hours Sponsored by Big Red Cafe

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

Location: 1083 U.S. Hwy. 98, Destin

Registration and payment are required.



Join us for networking, cocktails, appetizers and door prizes!

Business Before Hours Sponsored by Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican

Friday, April 14 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer

Registration and payment are required.

Connect with local business community members, while enjoying a delicious breakfsat overlooking the beautiful Destin Harbor.

Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series: Personal Safety & Self Protection

Wednesday, April 19 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Registration required.

Come learn how not to be a victim! Ashley Bailey, Crime Prevention Manager with the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, will discuss general safety tips, tools ladies can use to protect themselves, a few hands-on self-defenses moves, and how to properly carry a purse or handbag. There is no fee, but registration is required.

Dress Up

Starbucks Coffee Company

• BOTE
• Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
• Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican
• Clark Partington Hart Larry Bond & Stackhouse
• Swell Pops

April 21 - Pedro's Tacos & Tequila Bar

April 26 - SBDC at UWF

June 8 - Tru By Hilton

Tuesday, March 21

Taco & Tequila Tuesday at Mezcal Mexican Grill

Good Grief Luncheon

Music Bingo at Fatboys

Destin Library Friends Guild Presents The Music of David Singley

Destin Library Lego Time

Boomin' Tuesdays

Teen Night At Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill

Wednesday, March 22

Wednesday Night Concert Series

Silent Disco Party

Thursday, March 23

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Beachworx presents Buying a Business Workshop - Led by Gerard Perillo - 2/23, 3-5 pm:

Gulfarium Sunset Camp

Beachworx presents Thirsty Thursday Open House

Under The Sea Family Event at Harborwalk Village

Destin Chamber's Business After Hours Sponsored by Big Red Cafe

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Fly Guy Thursday

Ladies Night at McGuire's Destin

Friday, March 24

Impact 100's Destin Mini Grant Workshop

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, March 25

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

March Madnezz Fundraiser benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast

Rock the Docks

Sunday, March 26

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Destin Commons Market

Scallywag Sunday

Monday, March 27

Bingo Fundraiser at American Legion Post 296

Movie Monday

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.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast Proudly Announces 2023 Youth of the Year and Junior Youth of the Year Winners

Can you help? We Are Seeking Awesome Volunteers

Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center is there for the kids …April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

4th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival Raises $50,000 for The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast

Sinfonia Gulf Coast Swells To An Orchestra Of 2,000 Members For Special Interactive Student Performance

Eight Local Children Receive Life-Changing Vision Aid

Back Beach Barbecue and Idyll Hounds Brewing Company Beer Dinner Raises $2,670 for HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Want to see your business news, blogs and awards listed here? Send your updates to espies@DestinChamber.com.