Weekly Wave

October 17, 2023

Jearl McCall Business Person of the Month

Good morning, Elizabeth!

Congratulations to Jearl McCall of Emerald Bay Golf Club on being named the Business Person of the Month at Friday's Business Before Hours Sponsored by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale! This award is presented directly from the Chamber’s Board of Directors to a Destin area businessperson showing vision for his or her business and leadership in our community. McCall (right) is seen here with 2023 Chairman of the Board Jason Belcher of FNBT Bank.

Read more here.

Do You Have An Award-Worthy Boss or Coworker?

Get your nominations in now for the Ann Gibson Community Service Award Sponsored by Okaloosa Gas and the Business Person of the Year Sponsored by Trustmark! Nominations are due by Friday, Nov. 17, and the awards will be presented during the Jan. 18 Awards Party & Wine Pairing Dinner Presented by Trustmark.

Bourbon at the Bay Sponsorships Available & Tickets on Sale Now

Grab your sponsorship for the 11th Annual Bourbon at the Bay Sponsored by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale quickly! There are only a few left, and they will not last long. This Nov. 16 event held at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club includes a bourbon, scotch and champagne tasting; silent auction; wine pull; and decadent appetizers and dessert.

Tickets are on sale now!

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Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series: Terésa Hebert

Wednesday, October 18 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Registration required.

In 2023, Ladies Who Launch is continuing its Powerhouse Women Series, highlighting impactful women in our community. Join us on Oct. 18, when our Powerhouse Women will be Destin City Councilor Terésa Hebert.

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Every Thursday | 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.

Progressive Business After Hours & Tailgate Party at Regatta Commons

Thursday, October 26 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: 34902 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin

Registration and payment required.

Guests will check-in at the Destin Chamber and will receive a map to explore other businesses and delicious food and beverages around the office park. Participating businesses include Emerald Coast Business Intermediaries, LegacyHouse Title, Legendary, Legendary Home Builders, Matthews & Jones LLP, Priority Title, Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club, and Regatta Chiropractic & Laser Center.

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

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

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.

Our speaker will be Mr. Patrick Colloton, Colonel, USA (ret.), Deputy Commander, Garrison, Camp "Bull" Simons, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne). Anyone with an interest in the military is invited to attend.

Business Before Hours Sponsored by Eglin Federal Credit Union

**Thursday, November 9 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: LuLu's Destin

Registration and payment required.

Please join us for our Nov. 9 Business Before Hours Sponsored by Eglin Federal Credit Union and featuring our non-profit spotlight DEFENSEWERX! Our speaker will be Colonel W. Anthony Meeks, Commander and Director for the Munitions Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory at Eglin Air Force Base. The Rocky Bayou Christian School Chamber Singers will open the event with the National Anthem.

**Please note that this breakfast will take place on Thursday instead of Friday, due to the Veterans Day Holiday.

Troy University - Fort Walton Beach

The Venue @ Beach Weekend

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

Cantina Laredo
Immediate Care Clinic at White-Wilson Medical Center in Destin, Niceville & Ft. Walton Beach

Northwest Florida State College
Okaloosa Gas District
White-Wilson Medical Center in Destin, Niceville & Ft. Walton Beach

October 26 - LegacyHouse Title

November 2 - Beachside Chiropractic & Wellness

December 4 - Snowbirds Roost

Ongoing through Sunday, October 22

Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents Junie B. Jones

Tuesday, October 17

Taco & Tequila Tuesday at Mezcal Mexican Grill

Beachworx Speed Networking Hour

Good Grief Luncheon

Young Professionals Sunset Social Aboard Cruisin' Tikis

Wednesday, October 18

Wellness Wednesdays

Destin Chamber's Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series: Terésa Hebert

Best Fondue Friends Forever at Melting Pot Destin

Wednesday Night Concert Series

Thursday, October 19

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursdate at Melting Pot Destin

Bubbly Baytowne

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Friday, October 20

Eleventh Annual Fore Her Golf Outing

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, October 21

Destin Community Yard Sale

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

ECWR Presents Batty Fang-tastic Halloween Festival

Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra presents War & Peace

Sunday, October 22

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Monday, October 23

Code Compliance Department to Host Workshop

Bingo Fundraiser at American Legion Post 296

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.