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May 20, 2025

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Join us on Thursday for our Business After Hours Sponsored by BOTE & CJ's Hangout. The event features live music, food & drinks by CJ's Hangout, a BOTE Scavenger Hunt, and awesome BOTE door prizes. Then, our YPs will join with the FWB YPs for a fun night at MKAF's Concerts in the Village!

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Register Now for Blessing of the Marketplace

On May 28, area businesses are invited to worship and receive a blessing, during the Annual Blessing of the Marketplace, at Destin Methodist Church. A panel of business leaders will speak about how their faith influences the leadership of their organization. Lunch will be served by Big Red Truck.


There is no cost to attend, but registration is requested to help prepare the food order.

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Shop Talk Thursdays

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursday, May 22 | 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 BOTE & CJ's Hangout

Thursday, May 22 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: BOTE Destin & CJ's Hangout

Registration required.

 

The event features the following: 

Music by Bryan Bludworth

Food & Drinks by CJ's Hangout

BOTE Destin Scavenger Hunt – Complete the scavenger hunt to be entered to win a BOTE Hangout Sling Chair and MagneTumbler

Door Prize – WULF Board, Highwater Pack, KULA + MagneTumbler

 

Additional door prizes are welcome!

Young Professionals YP Sunset Social MKAF
2025 Week of Blessings
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 for the 859th Special Operations Squadron. Anyone with an interest in the military is invited to attend.

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.

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Thank You To Our Renewing Members

May 27 - Destin Forward Project

Community Events

Tuesday, May 20

FREE Coworking Every Tuesday at Beachworx Destin

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents "Starting a Business"


Wednesday, May 21

Shape & Sculpt Class

Destin Community Farmers Market Wednesday Evening Market


Thursday, May 22

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Destin Chamber's Business After Hours Sponsored by BOTE & CJ's Hangout

Destin & Fort Walton Beach Young Professionals at MKAF Concerts In The Village Featuring The Molly Ringwalds

Empowered Minds, Stronger Communities

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe

MKAF Concerts in the Village Series - The Molly Ringwalds


Friday, May 23

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296


Saturday, May 24

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Flights & Bites Offers Memorial Day Weekend Tasting


Sunday, May 25

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Destin Community Farmers Market


Sunday, May 25 - Thursday, May 29

Week of Blessings


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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