Good afternoon!
Welcome to our newest Trustee member Gateway Payments Gulf Coast! Gateway Payments Gulf Coast now joins the exclusive list of members at the highest membership tier, including the following:
- BOTE,
- Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican,
- CRC Data Technologies,
- Destin Fort Walton Beach,
- Eglin Federal Credit Union,
- Five Channels,
- Hand Arendall Harrison Sale,
- HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
- Holloway Yacht Charters,
- Okaloosa Gas District,
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Trustmark and
- Warren Averett.
Because of their significant investment in this Chamber and our community, we can continue to build this world-class community one business at a time!
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BizTech Agenda & Speakers Announced!
BizTech is back! Join us on May 18, as we connect Destin area small business owners and employees with the digital marketing tools, information and companies they need to boost productivity, find their audience online, create social media content and protect their data.
Thank you to our sponsors, including presenting sponsors Cox, Five Channels, Uniti Fiber and Warren Averett, and tech sponsor Florida SBDC at UWF!
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Want an In-Depth, Hands-On Education About Your Community?
Check out our Destin Forward program! Designed to provide a hands-on learning experience into the issues facing the Destin community on a day-to-day basis, Destin Forward accepts up to 25 business professionals for each 9-month class. Participants learn from community leaders and industry experts on a variety of topics, including the environment, waterways, history, tourism promotion, real estate, non-profits, transportation, government affairs, entrepreneurship, and more.
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Ready To Add New Employees To You Team?
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Perks of Your Chamber Membership
Save $ On Office Supplies
Affordable Health Insurance for Your Employees
We are pleased to offer an ACA-compliant group health benefits solution that offers premium savings from 10-20% compared to traditional carrier plans. View details here.
Healthiest You by Teladoc is a high-quality virtual care solution designed to serve businesses and their employees who cannot afford traditional health insurance. View details here.
Savings On Your Email Marketing Program
As a chamber member, you receive some great benefits from our partnership with Constant Contact, including special savings on email marketing. Click here to see how you can save up to 25%.
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No Cost Business Consulting
Thursday, April 28 | 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Destin Chamber
Florida SBDC at UWF Business Consultant Diana Jernigan will be available for impromptu meetings assisting with business challenges or opportunities. These meetings are confidential, no-cost, and allow you skip the traditional wait period after you request consulting from the Florida SBDC.
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Business After Hours Sponsored by BOTE
Thursday, April 28 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: 383 Harbor Blvd., Destin
Join us for our April 28 Business After Hours Sponsored by BOTE! The event begins at 5 p.m., and culminates with door prizes at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy food by AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar and live music by Flash Flood Duo. Destin Brewery will be pouring the award winning brews: BOTE Silver King IPL and the Destin Brewery East Pass Ale. One lucky Chamber member will win a BOTE Board!
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Starting a Business Workshop with the Florida SBDC at UWF & Destin Chamber
Tuesday, May 3 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Destin Chamber
In this two-hour workshop led by Florida SBDC at UWF Business Consultant Diana Jernigan, we will discuss the nuts and bolts of launching your new venture, including how to determine feasibility and legal structures, licensing and permitting, funding options for your business and basic marketing strategies to help you get started! Cost is $50.
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Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting
Wednesday, May 4 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Destin Chamber
Our speakers will be LTC Richard M. Jones, CPT William Wurzel and CPT Jonathan Bridier of the 6th Ranger Training Battalion.
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Destin Chamber's Tourism & Hospitality Lunch Featuring the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday, May 11 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: 790
We will welcome Lt. Jason Fulghum and Community Resource Deputy Tim Trowbridge of the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office to recap Spring Break and give advice for businesses heading into the busy summer season.
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Young Professionals Sunset Social Sponsored by Corcoran Reverie at Concerts in the Village: Yacht Rock Revue
Thursday, May 12 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Location: Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village
Enjoy a night under the stars at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village. Thanks to our sponsor Corcoran Reverie, there will be no charge for the first 25 to attend, but you must register. After the first 25, the fee will be $10 per person.
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Business Before Hours on the Beach Sponsored by Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
Friday, May 13 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Location: Henderson Beach State Park
Join us for Business Before Hours on the Beach sponsored by the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center! Start your day with the beautiful view from a pavilion at Henderson Beach State Park, a hearty breakfast and your closest Chamber friends.
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Young Professionals of Destin Sunset Social with Destin Rotary
Tuesday, May 17 | 4 - 6 p.m.
Location: Emerald Bay Clubhouse
Join the Young Professionals of Destin for a Sunset Social with Destin Rotary and the Destin Chamber! Cost is $15, which includes a drink ticket and appetizers, and registration is required.
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Ongoing Through May 31
Ongoing Through May 7
April 28
April 29
April 30
May 1
May 2
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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Thank You To Our Renewing Members
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