Weekly Wave

October 7, 2025

Good morning!

Don't miss Friday's Business Before Hours Sponsored by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale! Northwest Florida State College President Mel Ponder will join us to share an inside look at the college’s progress, new initiatives, and what’s ahead for students and our community. Register here!

Also, would you like for young professionals at your place of business to get involved with our YP group? Encourage them to join the Destin YPs for a Sunset Social Aboard Cruisin' Tikis on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Find details and registration information here!

Bourbon at the Bay Sponsorships Available & Tickets Now on Sale

Save the date! On Nov. 20, kick off your holiday season – and shopping – with the 13th Annual Bourbon at the Bay Presented by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale! Sample bourbon, tequila, and champagne; bid on your choice of gifts, trips, and more in the silent auction; and try your luck in the wine pull.

Purchase your tickets now! We are also seeking silent auction donations.

Share Your Insights to Help Update Florida’s Strategic Plan

The Florida Chamber Foundation invites you to complete the Florida 2030 Blueprint Halftime Check-In Survey. This research is an essential step in measuring Florida’s progress toward becoming the 10th largest global economy by 2030. Please take a few moments to share observations, insights, and recommendations to help shape Florida’s future.

Take survey here.

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Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursday, October 9 | 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 Before Hours Sponsored by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale

Friday, October 10 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: LuLu's Destin

Registration and payment required.

Engage with other local business professionals, while enjoying breakfast and a beautiful bay view. Northwest Florida State College President Mel Ponder will join us to share an inside look at the college’s progress, new initiatives, and what’s ahead for students and our community.

Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series Sponsored by Diana Health

Wednesday, October 15 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Registration and payment required.

Ladies Who Launch is continuing its Powerhouse Women Series, highlighting impactful women in our community. The October 2025 Powerhouse Woman will be announced soon.

Progressive Business After Hours at Regatta Commons

Thursday, October 23 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: Regatta Commons Office Park

Registration and payment required.

Join us and our Regatta Commons neighbors for our 5th Annual Progressive Business After Hours! Participating businesses include Farrow Contracting, Inc.; GameDay Men's Health-Destin; Krueger, Fosdyck, Brown, McCall & Associates; and Stepping Stones at Roane.

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Wednesday, November 5 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.

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

Hyatt House Destin

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

October 7 - Axis Physiotherapy Institute

October 21 - Century 21 AllPoints Realty

October 28 - Southern Vacation Rentals

Congratulations to Welcome Home Kitchen and Bath on last week's ribbon cutting celebrating your recent rebranding!

Thursday, September 18 - Sunday, October 12

Emerald Coast Theatre Company Opens 13th Season with 'Beautiful - The Carole King Musical'

Ongoing through Saturday, October 18

Fairground Photo Tour with Sparkman Photography

Wednesday, October 1 - Friday, October 31

Destin Fishing Rodeo

Tuesday, October 7

Axis Physiotherapy Institute Ribbon Cutting

Wednesday, October 8

Sip & Shop at EKKO

The Village of Baytowne Wharf's Wednesday Night Concert Series

Thursday, October 9 - Sunday, October 12

Jin Shin Jyutsu for You and Animal Companion

Thursday, October 9

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe

Friday, October 10 - Saturday, October 11

17th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival

Friday, October 10

Destin Chamber's Business Before Hours Sponsored by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale

Movies on The Lawn : Fall Edition

Mattie Kelly Arts Center Presents Comedian Paul Reiser

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, October 11 - Monday, October 13

Football Game Day Specials at The Island Resort

Saturday, October 11

Destin's Painting in the Park

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Destin High Harbor Boil Fundraiser

Rocktober Concert Series

Sunday, October 12

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.