October 6, 2026

Good morning!

Please note our office will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12.

Seeking Business & Technical Professionals for Destin High School Career Day

Help Destin High School juniors discover new opportunities by sharing your career story and answering questions. The format will be speed networking, which offers a quick-paced information exchange between professionals and small groups of students. The event is Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 9 - 11 a.m., at Destin Community Center. Email espies@DestinChamber.com to participate.

**Please note that we are hosting the Destin High School sophomores on Wednesday, April 7, for a similar event. You may volunteer for one or both days.

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Affordable Health Insurance for Your Employees

• ACA-Compliant Health Insurance Plan

Savings On Your Email Marketing Program

• Save up to 25% with Constant Contact

Save $ On Office Supplies

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Enjoy Credit Union Membership

• Members of the Destin Chamber are eligible for membership with Eglin Federal Credit Union!

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

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

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.

Lt. Col. Donald "Grizzly" Adams, Director of Staff for the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing at Eglin AFB, will speak. Anyone with an interest in the military is invited to attend. 

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursday, October 8 | 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 Northwest Florida State College

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

Location: Henderson Beach Resort

Registration and payment required.

Join fellow business and community leaders to build connections, strengthen relationships, and gain business insights. A panel will explore how businesses can help local schools, address their most pressing needs, and make a lasting impact. Panelists include principals from Destin Elementary School, Destin Middle School, Destin High School, and Fort Walton Beach High School.

Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series Sponsored by BOWLED Healthy Food Co & HOTWORX Destin: Owning Your Seat at the Table

Wednesday, October 14 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Registration and payment required.

Whether you’re stepping into a new role or looking for ways to make a greater impact, you’ll leave with practical insights and encouragement to embrace your voice, trust your expertise, and confidently take your seat at the table.

Panelists include Catherine Card of Okaloosa County School District, Lori Kelley of Warren Averett, and Leslie Sheekley of Hand Arendall Harrison Sale.

Progressive Business After Hours at Regatta Commons

Thursday, October 22 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: Start at Destin Chamber

Registration and payment required.

Join us and these Regatta Commons neighbors for our 6th Annual Progressive Business After Hours!

- Farrow Contracting, Inc.

- GameDay Men's Health-Destin

- Krueger, Fosdyck, Brown, McCall & Associates

- Matthews & Matthews LLP

- Realty ONE Group Emerald Coast

Crystal Sands

Timberview Choppers, Inc.

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

• Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC
• Glow Health and Wellness

• Jim Liufau Ins. Agency, Inc., State Farm Ins.
• Pepito's Cantina & Grill

November 11 - Homeport Neurosurgery and Spine

Eglin FCU Marketing Department recognized with the 2026 SPRF Lantern Award

Gynecologic cancer warning signs: HCA Florida Healthcare shares five symptoms women shouldn't ignore

31st Annual Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Festival of the Arts brings, Art, Music and Creative Experience

Eglin Federal Credit Union recognizes Mary Calvert for 25 years of service

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital Names Evgenia Slavcheva, M.D., Chief Medical Officer

Verizon Small Business Grant Opportunity

Test Wing Inducts New Honorary Commanders

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.

Ongoing through Sunday, October 11

The Boardwalk Columbus Day Weekend Celebration

Wednesday, October 7

Google AI University

Destin Chamber's Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Thursday, October 8

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

A little pink, a lot of knowledge

Sinfonia Gulf Coast Cabaret: An Evening with New York Voices

Bourbon Dinner at Marina Cafe

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe

Friday, October 9

Destin Chamber's Business Before Hours Sponsored by Northwest Florida State College

Beach Liquors Wine Tasting

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, October 10

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

America 250 Heritage Festival and Scouting Expo

11th Annual Bloody Mary Festival Presented by Beach Liquors

2nd Destin High School Harbor Boil

Sunday, October 11

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

A Bed 4 Me Dinner of Dreams

Monday, October 12 - Thursday, October 15

Okaloosa County School District to Host Two Bus Driver Job Fairs

Tuesday, October 13

Scouting America Gulf Coast Council Presents 53rd Annual Jerry Pate Boy Scouts Tournament

Caregiver Support Group

Young Professionals Sunset Social Aboard Cruisin' Tikis

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.