Weekly Wave

April 15, 2025

Good afternoon, Elizabeth!

Congratulations to Christian Carlee, Market President of First National Bank, on being named Business Person of the Quarter during the Destin Chamber’s April 11 Business Before Hours Sponsored by CRC Data Technologies! The Business Person of the Quarter is presented directly from the Chamber's Board of Directors to a Destin area business person showing vision for his or her business and leadership in our community. Carlee is seen here with 2025 Chairman of the Board Jenni Brunson of Okaloosa Gas.

Read more here.

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation MKAF Concerts

Jenni Brunson - Katie Cagle - Springer Williams

Katie Cagle Named Ambassador of the Quarter

Congratulations to Katie Cagle, Business Banking Officer with Renasant Bank, on being named Ambassador of the Quarter, an award sponsored by Okaloosa Gas!

Cagle (center), who is seen here with 2025 Chairman of the Board Jenni Brunson (left) of Okaloosa Gas and 2025 Ambassador Chairman Springer Williams of First National Bank, also received a $50 gift card, courtesy of award sponsor Okaloosa Gas, to Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer, Jackacuda's Seafood & Sushi or East Pass Seafood & Oyster House.

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 23, from 8:30 - 1 p.m., at Destin Methodist Church.

Only one spot remains! Please email espies@DestinChamber.com to participate.

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Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series Sponsored by Civetta Solutions and Featuring Leslie Sheekley of Hand Arendall Harrison Sale

Wednesday, April 16 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber Conference Room

Registration and payment required.

Connect, grow and be inspired by April's Powerhouse Woman. Lunch is being provided, thanks to sponsor Civetta Solutions!

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursday, April 17 | 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 Henderson Beach Resort

Thursday, April 24 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: Henderson Beach Resort's Rooftop Bar

Registration required.

Join us for networking, cocktails, and appetizers! Door prizes are welcome.

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Wednesday, May 7 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.

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

Business Before Hours on the Beach

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

Location: Henderson Beach State Park

Registration and payment required.

Please join us for our Business Before Hours at the Beach! We will learn more about the Henderson Beach State Park's history and economic impact on our area.

April 22 - Timothy Tuel, MD

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

Ongoing through Thursday, April 17

Book Drive

Tuesday, April 15

FREE Coworking Every Tuesday at Beachworx Destin

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents "A Roadmap to Small Business Funding"

Wednesday, April 16

Shape & Sculpt Class

Destin Chamber's Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series Sponsored by Civetta Solutions and Featuring Leslie Sheekley of Hand Arendall Harrison Sale

Learn Life-Saving Skills with Stop the Bleed Training

Wine Down Wednesday

Wednesday Night Concert Series -- Tribute Series

Lemony Snicket Community Reading Event

Thursday, April 17

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

2025 Career and Technical Education Career and College Signing Day

United Way Emerald Coast's Board Fair

Caymus Wine Dinner

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe

MKAF Concerts in the Village Series - Journeyman: An Eric Clapton Tribute

Friday, April 18

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents "Cybersecurity for Business: Spotting and Avoiding Phishing Scams"

Smoked Easter Ham Fundraiser

Spring Lawn Games in Grand Park

10th Annual Doggie EGGstravaganza Returns to Grand Boulevard at Sandestin

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, April 19

Earth Day 2025 Beach Clean Up

Easter Egg Hunt

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Easter Explosion

Wine Blending Workshop

Spring Lawn Games in Grand Park

Sunday, April 20

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Easter Brunch at the Henderson Beach Resort

Easter Brunch at Ovide

Destin Community Farmers Market

Brotula's Special Easter Menu

Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt at Sandestin

Easter Brunch at Sandcastles

Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Dash at LuLu’s on Easter Sunday

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.