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June 3, 2025

Good morning, Elizabeth!

June 1 marks the start of Hurricane Season. Be sure to review and update preparedness plans for your home and business.


Here are some resources to assist you:

Henderson Park Inn
Destin Forward

Destin Forward Offers In-Depth, Hands-On Learning Experience

Destin Forward, our community education and leadership program, is designed to get you out into the community, interacting with city and business leaders, learning about the history and heritage from those who helped shape it, exploring issues with those who are helping to solve them, and hearing from those who are in the trenches improving lives and the quality of place we enjoy. After a retreat in August, the class will meet once per month through April focusing on topics, such as the environment, waterways, history, tourism promotion, real estate, non-profits, transportation, government affairs, entrepreneurship, and more.


For the application and details, please click here.

MKAF Concerts In The Village

Perks of Your Chamber Membership


Savings On Your Email Marketing Program


Save $ On Office Supplies

  • You now have access to savings on everything your business relies on with ODP Business Solutions (Office Depot® OfficeMax®). Register today for your no-cost business account with ODP Business Solutions or use this card to save in-store.
A Superior Air Conditioning Company
Military Affairs Council

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

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

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.


Our speaker is a pilot from the 919th Special Operations Wing. Anyone with an interest in the military is invited to attend.

Shop Talk Thursdays

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursday, June 5 | 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.

YP Sunset Social
BusinessBeforeHours

Business Before Hours Sponsored by The Barrett School

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

Location: Embassy Suites Destin - Miramar Beach

Registration and payment required.


Andrew Wiggins, Florida Chamber Senior Director of Campaigns and Elections, will share an update from the Florida Chamber, including a statewide economic outlook and a recap of the recent legislative session.

Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series Sponsored by American Pacific Mortgage & Featuring Dr. Diane Kelley

Wednesday, June 18 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Registration and payment required.


The June 2025 Powerhouse Woman is Dr. Diane Kelley, Principal of Destin High School. Thanks to sponsor American Pacific Mortgage, lunch will be provided.

The Charles - Greystar Management


EKKO | ELH USA Inc


Graffiti Pizza - Destin


Happy Life Cruises


Z7 Studios

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

June 6 - EKKO | ELH USA INC


June 12 - Happy Life Cruises

Graffiti Pizza - Destin

Congratulations to Graffiti Pizza - Destin

on yesterday's ribbon cutting celebration!

Destin Forward 2025

Congratulations to Destin Forward on last week's ribbon cutting celebrating the completion of the class project!

Community Events

Ongoing through Wednesday, June 4

Indoor Camp


Ongoing through Friday, June 6

ROBOQUEST Camp Week 1: Block Coding Concepts with Robots

Camp Forager Week 1: "Bee" Creative


Tuesday, June 3

FREE Coworking Every Tuesday at Beachworx Destin


Wednesday, June 4

Shape & Sculpt Class

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents "When Banks Say No"

Destin Chamber's Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Destin Community Farmers Market Wednesday Evening Market


Thursday, June 5

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe

MKAF Concerts in the Village Series - A1A: Jimmy Buffett Tribute

Thursdaze Light Shows at Village of Baytowne Wharf


Thursday, June 5 - Friday, June 6

Tie-Dye Camp


Friday, June 6

Divas & Dancing Queens Presented by Emerald Coast Theatre Company


Saturday, June 7

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Amazing Kids Day with Okaloosa County

Flights & Bites Saturday Tasting Event


Sunday, June 8

World Ocean Day Beach Clean Up

Destin Community Farmers Market


Monday, June 9 - Wednesday, June 11

Basketball Camp


Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13

ROBOQUEST Camp Week 2: Digital Art and Animation

Camp Forager Week 2: "Bee"-u-tiful Bugs

VBS with Village Baptist Church


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.

International Sustainable Lifestyle Fashion Brand, EKKO, Opens First U.S. Retail Location at Destin Commons and Launches Online Shopping Platform


Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Honors Sixteen Local Students with Prestigious Scholarship Awards


Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents Divas & Dancing Queens


Okaloosa County School District Celebrates Okaloosa UP Graduates


Destin Forward Celebrates Completion of Historical Audio Trail at Captain Leonard Destin Park


Florida SBDC Network Urges Preparation for Hurricane Season 2025


Okaloosa County School District Celebrates Project SEARCH Graduates


Impact100 Global Conference 2025 Calls for Community Support


Okaloosa Students Explore Career Pathways at TeCMEN Industry Day


Bit-Wizards Celebrates 25 Years of Making IT Magic for 500+ Clients


Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents Comedy on the Boulevard June 13


Two New Statues to be Unveiled at Annual Women Veterans Day Event


Four Sea Turtles Return to the Gulf Following Successful Rehabilitation at Gulfarium CARE Center


May 2025 Update from One Okaloosa EDC


Okaloosa County Schools Participating in the 2025 Summer Food Service Program


Fort Walton Beach High School's SMSgt Amber Burke Named 2025 AF/SF Outstanding Instructor of the Year


Graffiti Pizza – Destin Opens in Destin Commons


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