Weekly Wave

April 1, 2025

Good afternoon, Elizabeth!

Even though it's April Fools' Day, this is no joke. It's Election Day too! Please be sure you get to the ballot box to make your selection for Florida's First Congressional District. View the sample ballot and polling locations in Okaloosa County and Walton County.

Destin Chamber Qualifies for International Chamber Association's Chamber of the Year Competition

Last week, we received notification that we are qualified to apply for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives' 2025 Chamber of the Year competition! Through our participation in ACCE’s annual Dynamic Chamber Benchmarking Survey, we met the performance criteria, putting our metrics among those of the top chambers across the county and internationally.

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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Affordable Health Insurance for Your Employees

Savings On Your Email Marketing Program

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Save $ On Office Supplies

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Business Before Hours Sponsored by CRC Data Technologies

Friday, April 11 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: The Resorts of Pelican Beach

Almost Sold Out! Registration and payment required.

Engage with other local business professionals, while enjoying a breakfast and a beautiful beach view. Roy Alaimo, Regional Manager for SelectFlorida, will explain SelectFlorida's mission to attract, retain, and create higher-wage jobs for Floridians, promote Florida as a premier business destination, and expand the state's economy through private-sector job creation. We will also present our Business Person of the Quarter and Ambassador of the Quarter awards.

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!

Business After Hours Sponsored by Henderson Beach Resort

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

Location: 200 Henderson Resort Way, Destin

Registration required.

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

April 3 - Toxic Freedom

April 22 - Timothy Tuel, MD

Congratulations to European Wax Center on last week's ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration!

Fresh Coat Painters of Destin and Panama City

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

Tuesday, April 1

FREE Coworking Every Tuesday at Beachworx Destin

Wednesday, April 2

Wednesday Night Concert Series -- Tribute Series

Thursday, April 3 - Saturday, April 5

Emeril's Throwdown Weekend 2025

AnnaMaria Cammilli Special Preview

Thursday, April 3

Toxic Freedom Ribbon Cutting

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents "Business Plan Canvas"

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe

Thursdaze Light Shows at Village of Baytowne Wharf

Friday, April 4

Spring Lawn Games in Grand Park

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Classical Connections: Howard Levy, Harmonica + Piano

Saturday, April 5

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Okaloosa County School District Job Fair

Saturday, April 5 - Sunday, April 6

Outdoor Adventure Expo

Spring Takes Flight: Fort Walton Beach Fly into Spring Kite Festival!

Saturday, April 5

Pooch Palooza at the Nancy Weidenhamer Destin Dog Park

Spring Lawn Games in Grand Park

Sunday, April 6

4th Annual Shark Classic Golf Tournament

Bubbles & Brunch

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Destin Community Farmers Market

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.