Weekly Wave

May 9, 2023

Good afternoon, Elizabeth!

Thank you again to all of our sponsors and volunteers for our May 6 Paddle at the Park Sponsored by HCA Florida Destin Emergency! Please find some beautiful photos from McCain's Creations Photography here.

21 Graduate from Chamber’s Community Education & Leadership Program

On May 2, the Destin Chamber celebrated the graduation of 21 business professionals from its 14th Destin Forward class. During the event, the prestigious Destin Forward Leadership Award, chosen by class vote, was presented to Kayla O’Leary of Waypoint Title. She is seen in the photo on the right with Chamber Chairman Jason Belcher, FNBT Bank.

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Tourism & Hospitality Lunch: NWFSC Hospitality & Culinary Program

Wednesday, May 10 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: 790

Registration and payment required.

Come hear how Northwest Florida State College's Hospitality & Culinary Program is developing our area’s future employees. Our speakers are Julie Cotton, Chair, Hospitality & Tourism Management, and Chef Layne Eggers, Director/Chef of Culinary Management and Raider Foodservice.

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.

Business Before Hours on the Beach Sponsored by BOTE

Friday, May 12 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: Henderson Beach State Park

Registration and payment required.

Connect with local business community members, while enjoying a delicious breakfast at Henderson Beach State Park.

Business After Hours Sponsored by 790

Thursday, May 25 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: 14073 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin

Registration and payment are required.

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

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Wednesday, June 7 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.

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

First Tee Gulf Coast

IV Sea Hydration Spa LLC

K Moody Marketing and Web Design

RoofPro Roofing

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

May 30 - IV Sea Hydration LLC

June 27 - First National Bank

June 29 - The Taylor Haugen Foundation

Tuesday, May 9

Taco & Tequila Tuesday at Mezcal Mexican Grill

Music Bingo at Fatboys

Emerald Coast Theatre Company - The Sound Of Music

Wednesday, May 10

Sources of Funding for Start-Up & Growth

Destin Chamber's Tourism & Hospitality Lunch: NWFSC Hospitality & Culinary Program

Emerald Coast Theatre Company - The Sound Of Music

Cheers to an Artful Dining Kerr Cellars Wine Dinner presented by Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation

Silent Disco Party

Wednesday Night Concert Series

Thursday, May 11

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

The Cleverlys To Headline 5th Annual CAA Under the Sea Event

Under The Sea Fundraiser for the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA)

MKAF Concerts in the Village - Lucky Chops

Emerald Coast Theatre Company - The Sound Of Music

Ladies Night at McGuire's Destin

Friday, May 12 - Sunday, May 14

Seascape Resort presents Mother's Day Weekend with Brandi Carlile

Taco & Tequila Fest Returns to The Village of Baytowne Wharf

Friday, May 12

Destin Chamber's Business Before Hours On The Beach Sponsored by BOTE

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Emerald Coast Theatre Company - The Sound Of Music

Saturday, May 13

United Way Emerald Coast Brunch In A Box Women United Fundraiser

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival

Inaugural 30A Foam Fest presented by Idyll Hound Proper and 30Avenue

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida invites the community to the Pensacola Big Scoop!

Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Duruflé Requiem

Emerald Coast Theatre Company - The Sound Of Music

Sunday, May 14

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Join us at 790, May 14 for our Mother's Day Buffet!

Mother's Day Brunch

Destin Commons Market

Mother’s Day Brunch at The Island Resort

Emerald Coast Theatre Company - The Sound Of Music

Monday, May 15

Make-A-Wish Celebrates Generous Community Leaders

Good Grief Luncheon

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.