September 19, 2023

Good morning, Elizabeth!

Next week's Business After Hours Sponsored by Ruby Slipper Destin will be on Tuesday instead of Thursday, due to our Sept. 28 Golf Tournament Sponsored by Renasant Bank. We hope to see you there! Registration is required.

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Tourism & Hospitality Lunch: Tour of Gulfarium's Dolphin Oasis

Wednesday, September 20 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

SOLD OUT! Find details here.

We will tour Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park's new Dolphin Oasis. Dolphin Oasis is an immersive, natural-themed experience reflecting our Emerald Coast and consisting of three large, interconnected habitats, totaling more than one million gallons of Gulf salt water designed with animal welfare, the guest experience, and conservation education in mind. Though the dolphins have not yet taken residency in Oasis, this is a unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the new habitat in an exclusive setting.

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 Ruby Slipper Destin

TUESDAY, September 26 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: 34902 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin

Registration and payment required.

Join us for networking, cocktails, and appetizers, during our Business After Hours Sponsored by Ruby Slipper Destin! 

**Please note this event is on a Tuesday due to our Golf Tournament, which will be held later in the week.

Annual Golf Tournament Sponsored by Renasant Bank

Thursday, September 28 | Noon Shotgun Start

Location: Emerald Bay Golf Club

SOLD OUT! Find details here.

This flighted 4-person scramble tees off with a shotgun start. Hole-in-one prizes include a new boat sponsored by Gregg Orr Marine, $30,000 toward a new car sponsored by David Scott Lee Buick GMC, $10,000 sponsored by the Destin Chamber, a 2-hour yacht charter sponsored by Holloway Yacht Charters, and more!

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Wednesday, October 4 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.



Col. Tassika Davis, 96th Mission Support Group, will speak.

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

Business Before Hours Sponsored by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale

Friday, October 13 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: LuLu's Destin

Registration and payment required.

Please join us for our Oct. 13 Business Before Hours Sponsored by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale! We will unveil our new website.

Gregg Orr Marine

PattyMac Consultancy & Project Services, LLC

• 90Works
• Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County
• Destin Flooring, Inc.
• Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast, Inc.

• Integrity Laundry Services
• Jan-Pro of Northwest Florida
• Salt Water Vacations
• Whataburger

October 5 - Stretch Zone

October 26 - LegacyHouse Title

Congratulations to Tru by Hilton on last week's ribbon cutting celebration!

Congratulations to Trinity Title on last week's ribbon cutting celebration!

Ongoing through Thursday, September 28

Teachers Eat HALF Off in September

Tuesday, September 19

Taco & Tequila Tuesday at Mezcal Mexican Grill

Beachworx Speed Networking Hour

Good Grief Luncheon

Young Professionals Sunset Social Sponsored by Hotel Effie Sandestin

Wednesday, September 20

Destin Chamber's Tourism & Hospitality Lunch: Gulfarium's New Dolphin Oasis

Best Fondue Friends Forever at Melting Pot Destin

Wednesday Night Concert Series

Thursday, September 21

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursdate at Melting Pot Destin

Bubbly Baytowne

Food For Thought Dinner At The Emeril Lagasse Full Circle Kitchen

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Ladies Night at McGuire's Destin

Friday, September 22

International Talk Like a Pirate Day

Wine & Fries to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida at Hotel Effie

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, September 23

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Sandy Bags - Cornhole Tournament

3rd Annual Burgers, Bourbon, & Beer Festival Benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast

Sunday, September 24

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Destin Commons Market

Monday, September 25

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.

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