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October 7, 2025

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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!

Henderson Park Inn

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.

Five Channels

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.

Perks of Your Chamber Membership


Affordable Health Insurance for Your Employees


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.


Enjoy Credit Union Membership

Shop Talk Thursdays

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.

BusinessBeforeHours

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.

Young Professionals

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.

Business After Hours

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

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

Welcome Home Kitchen and Bath

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

Community Events

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.

Welcome Home Kitchen and Bath Offers Luxury Cabinets & Countertops in Destin


The Agency Northwest FL Beaches Launch Party - Glamour, Art and Luxury in the FL Panhandle


Okaloosa County School District Launches Champions of Education


Okaloosa County School District Awarded Over $210,000 to Expand Workforce Education Programs


Nine Okaloosa Schools Named 2024-25 Schools of Excellence


Bit-Wizards Highlights Critical Risks for Businesses During Cybersecurity Awareness Month


Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance Celebrates 2025 Amateur Photo Contest Winners


Local EXIT Realty Affiliated Office Welcomes New Team Member


Eglin Federal Credit Union Donates More Than $50K to Support Suicide Prevention by Sponsoring Bring Hope Now’s Dragon Boat Race and Festival


Okaloosa County Celebrates Grand Opening of Bridge-to-Bridge Multi-Use Path


Cox Employees Award $50,000 to Local Nonprofits


Want to see your business news, blogs and awards listed here? Send your updates to espies@DestinChamber.com.

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