April 16, 2024

Good afternoon, Elizabeth!

Congratulations to Destin's new City Manager Louis Zunguze, who was appointed by the Destin City Council at last night's meeting! We look forward to working with you to make Destin the best place to live, work and play.

Brenda Gray Awarded 2023 Ambassador of the Year

Brenda Gray, Director of Sales at the Hilton Garden Inn Destin/Miramar Beach, is the Destin Chamber’s 2023 Paul Woolman Ambassador of the Year! The award was presented by 2023 Chairman Jason Belcher of FNBT, during the Chamber’s April 12 Business Before Hours Sponsored by The Palms Bistro.

Read more here.

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 - 12:30 p.m., at Destin Methodist Church.

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

• 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

Thursday, April 18 | 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.

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!

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

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

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.



Our speaker will be Randy Roy, Community Planning & Liaison Officer with NAS Whiting Field, which was just selected as the Navy's "Best Small Base" for the 5th time in the last nine years. Any Chamber member with an interest in the military is welcome to attend.

Business Before Hours On The Beach Sponsored by BOTE

Friday, May 10 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: Henderson Beach State Park

Registration and payment required.



Start your day with breakfast and BOTE at the beautiful Henderson Beach State Park!

PaySmart

• Old Bay Steamer
• Robert J. Guidry Florida Properties, LLC

• The Church of Destin, Inc.

April 16 - Diana Health

April 23 - Rainbow Pediatrics - Santa Rosa Beach

May 16 - Elite Cabinet Designs

Ongoing through Thursday, May 16

Lionfish Pre Tournament

Tuesday, April 16

Diana Health Ribbon Cutting

Strengthen Your Financial Savvy

Wednesday, April 17 - Thursday, April 18

Okaloosa County K-12 Student Art Show

Wednesday, April 17

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Starting a Business”

Destin Chamber's Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series: Amy Walsh, Fore Her

Emerald Coast Regional Council (ECRC) Board Meeting

Strengthen Your Financial Savvy

Wednesday Night Concert Series

Thursday, April 18

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “A Roadmap to Small Business Funding”

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Bubbly Baytowne

Small Business Workshop : Business Analytics

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe

Mattie Kelly Concert In the Village: Black Jacket Symphony

Jurassic Park in Concert

Friday, April 19 - Sunday, April 21

Online Silent Auction Benefitting Gulf Coast Sexual Assault Program

Friday, April 19

Free Webinar: How to Access Disaster Assistance, Finance, Business Mentoring, & Marketing Services

15th Annual Poster Contest Reception

Taylor Swift Album Release Party

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, April 20

Run4Health 5k Color Run and Walk

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Spring Farmers Market Series

Sunday, April 21

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Monday, April 22

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.

2024 Okaloosa County Mosquito Control Schedule

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Announces the 2024 Festival’s Featured Artist, Bradley Copeland

Okaloosa Maintains More than 20-year StormReady Designation from National Weather Service

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month …Recognized by ECCAC with Proclamations

Renee Fennell Larkey Promoted to Okaloosa County Clerk's Inspector General

Read the April 2024 Issue of Destin Life

Statement From Chair Lori Kelley on Dr. Stephenson’s Selection as the Next President of Florida Polytechnic University

CAA Receives NEA Funding for Partnership with PWMC

Eglin Federal Credit Union Partners with Okaloosa County School District to Bring Financial Literacy

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