Weekly Wave

September 20, 2022

Good afternoon, Elizabeth!

Make plans to join us this Thursday for our Progressive Business After Hours at Regatta Commons! You will start and end at the Chamber. In between you will visit businesses within our office park for a variety of tasty treats and beverages, including the following:

Destin Chamber

Nothing Bundt Cakes Bundtinis
Beer

Emerald Coast Business Intermediaries

Charcuterie Cups / Layered Dip & Veggies
Sparkling Water
Bottled Water

Matthews & Jones LLP

Live Music
BBQ
Signature Cocktail

Priority Title & Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Lite Bites
Legendary Sunsets Cocktail

Regatta Chiropractic & Laser Center

Cookies
Pineapple Upside Down Cake Cocktail

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 Wednesday, Nov. 9, and the awards will be presented during the Dec. 13 Holiday & Awards Party Presented by Trustmark.

Business Tax Receipt Renewals for FY 2023

It’s time to renew your Destin Business Tax Receipts (BTRs). To avoid any late fees, renewal payments are due by Sept. 30. For step-by-step instructions, visit www.cityofdestin.com/btr.

Want Your Business Seen? Advertise on DestinChamber.com!

DestinChamber.com averages more than 56K page views each month. Advertising packages can be tailored to your business' goals. Home page spots are available.

Contact Elizabeth at espies@DestinChamber.com or (850) 837-6241 for more information.

Ready To Add New Employees To Your Team?

Check out our Job Board! To add your own job listing, log into our Member Portal. If you need your login information, send us an email at mail@DestinChamber.com.

Perks of Your Chamber Membership

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%.

Save $ On Office Supplies

Did you know Destin Chamber members save money on office supplies by ordering online with Office Depot? Visit https://odams.officedepot.com/registrations/portal.php?a=66487355 to sign up.

Volunteers - You Can Make a Difference in as little as 30 Minutes!

Step One Automotive Group Ranks No. 1867 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List

Gov. Ron DeSantis Grants Northwest Florida State College $1.5 Million for the Expansion of its CDL Program

New Team Member Joins Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club

Well-earned honor for Julie Porterfield at Niceville Children’s Advocacy Center

The Sonder Project Offers Bar Sponsorships for Surf Post Sessions with Brian Kelly

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

Destin Tourism & Hospitality Lunch: Panel Recapping Summer 2022

Wednesday, September 21 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: The Palms Coffee House, Sports Lounge & Good Vibes Bar

SOLD OUT! Find details here.

Panelists include Jackie Blue, Director of Sales & Marketing at The Island by Hotel RL; Tyler Jarvis, CoFounder/Operating Partner of Bald & The Beard Restaurant Group; and Steve Stephenson, Assistant General Manager of The Crab Trap Destin. We will discuss consumer trends, employee management, takeaways for 2023, and more.

Progressive Business After Hours at Regatta Commons

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

Location: Start & End at Destin Chamber

Registration and payment required

Join us, Emerald Coast Business Intermediaries, Matthews & Jones LLP, Priority Title and Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club for our Progressive Business After Hours at Regatta Commons! Guests will check-in at the Chamber and receive a map to explore other businesses and delicious food and beverages around the office park.

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Wednesday, October 5 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here

Young Professionals of Destin Sunset Social Aboard Cruisin' Tikis

Thursday, October 6 | 5 - 7 p.m.

Location: Meet at Destin Harbor Tavern

Registration and payment required

Join the Young Professionals of Destin for a Sunset Social aboard Cruisin' Tikis! Meet in the Harbor Tavern Parking lot at 5 p.m., to begin the 5:30 p.m. cruise. You are welcome to bring a small cooler with drinks and snacks. Deadline to register is this Friday, Sept. 23!

Business Before Hours Sponsored by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale

Friday, October 14 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: Shoreline Church

Registration and payment required

Save the Date for our 2022 Signature Events

November 17 - 10th Annual Bourbon at the Bay Presented by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale

December 13 - Annual Holiday & Awards Party Presented by Trustmark

Sponsorships are available! Contact mail@DestinChamber.com for details.

Ongoing through Sunday, October 30

Lawn Games in Grand Park

Ongoing through Friday, October 21

Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries at Northwest Florida State College Present My Body is a Battleground: Dong Kyu Kim

Wednesday, September 21

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Presents Wild About Reading Storytime

Solaris Yacht Dinner Cruise with the Taylor Haugan Foundation

Thursday, September 22

Join Brookdale Destin for a Walk-In Job Fair

LuLu’s Destin Hosts Weekly Job Fairs Every Thursday

Elevated Wine Tasting at 790

Destin Chamber's Progressive Business After Hours at Regatta Commons

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Wiggin’ Out For A Cause

Destin Fishing Rodeo presents Meet Miss Destin

Friday, September 23

Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast's 20th Annual Charity Golf Classic

Upcycling Plastic into Plarn at the Destin Library

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Emerald Coast Theatre Company - Godspell

Saturday, September 24

The CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run sponsored by Eglin Federal Credit Union

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

2nd Burgers, Bourbon & Beer Festival

Emerald Coast Theatre Company - Godspell

MKAF Fall Flix: Hairspray

Sunday, September 25

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at 790

Destin Commons Market

Emerald Coast Theatre Company - Godspell

Monday, September 26

Bingo Fundraiser at American Legion Post 296

Emerald Coast Theatre Company - Godspell

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.