Weekly Wave

December 12, 2023

Good morning, Elizabeth!

Congratulations to the Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County and Walton County School Districts on your A ratings from the Florida Department of Education!

Register and prepay for our 2024 breakfasts and lunches, and save $40! In 2024, we will have 10 breakfasts and two lunches. If you attend all of them, the total cost is $290. Prepay for the events by Jan. 31, and your total cost will be $250, saving you a total of $40. To register, please call (850) 837-6241 or email mail@DestinChamber.com.

Mark your calendars! In 2024, breakfast dates are Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, and Nov. 8. In lieu of breakfast, we will hold our Great American Cookout on July 9, and our Bowling for Business Tournament & Lunch on Dec. 6.

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Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Wednesday, January 3 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.

Our speaker is Van Fuller, Executive Director of the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority. Any Chamber member with an interest in the military is welcome to attend.

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursday, January 4 | 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 & Annual Membership Meeting Sponsored by AGM Secure Money

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

Location: The Resorts of Pelican Beach

Registration and payment required.

Join us as the gavel is passed to our 2024 Chairman of the Board Christian Carlee of Trustmark, and our 2024 Board of Directors is inducted.

Tourism & Hospitality Lunch: Okaloosa County Sports Marketing

Wednesday, January 24 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Registration and payment required.

Our speaker will be Ron Shumard, Sports Marketing Coordinator with Destin - Fort Walton Beach Tourist Development Department.

Business After Hours Sponsored by Melting Pot

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

Location: Melting Pot, Miramar Beach

Registration and payment required.

Join us for networking, cocktails, and appetizers! The event begins at 5 p.m., and culminates with door prizes at 6:30 p.m.

Locks on the Docks LLC

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

Ongoing through Monday, December 25

Festival of Trees Benefiting 12 Local Charities

Ongoing through Monday, December 18

Foundations Medical Center 12 Days of Christmas Specials

Ongoing through Friday, December 22

Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents A Christmas Carol and a Jingle Jangle Christmas

Tuesday, December 12

Taco & Tequila Tuesday at Mezcal Mexican Grill

Nights of Lights at Baytowne Wharf

Wednesday, December 13

Best Fondue Friends Forever at Melting Pot Destin

Multi-Chamber Young Professionals Ugly Sweater Holiday Party Sponsored by 3rd Planet Brewing

Nights of Lights at Baytowne Wharf

Wheel of Fortune LIVE!

Thursday, December 14

Thursdate at Melting Pot Destin

Wine & Design Event 2023

Nights of Lights at Baytowne Wharf

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Friday, December 15

Nights of Lights at Baytowne Wharf

Black Stallion Estate Winery Dinner at Soleil

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, December 16

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Holiday on the Harbor: Visits with Santa

Meet Billy Claus and the LuluBelles at LuLu's Destin

Nights of Lights at Baytowne Wharf

Sunday, December 17

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Destin Commons Market

Holiday on the Harbor: Visits with Santa

Holiday on the Harbor | Santa's Send Off

Sinfonia Gulf Coast Youth Orchestra's Holiday Concert

Nights of Lights at Baytowne Wharf

Monday, December 18

Nights of Lights at Baytowne Wharf

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.

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Calls All Mixologists & Chefs for Martini Gras

Northwest Florida State College President Dr. Devin Stephenson Receives Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Carol A. Luthman Meritorious Service Award

Longtime White-Wilson CEO Alan Gieseman Announces Retirement

Enter for a Chance to Win a $5,000 Jewelry Shopping Spree!

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Announces 2024 Concerts in the Village

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