August 8, 2023

Good morning, Elizabeth!

Friday's Business Before Hours Sponsored by Destin City Lifestyle Magazine is SOLD OUT! Click here or call (850) 837-6241 to be added to our wait list.

Help Build the 2024 Legislative Agenda

We are working with the Florida Chamber to help build the 2024 Florida Business Agenda to ensure the right things get done in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. We want your opinion on how to make Florida more competitive. Please take a few minutes to tell us what your business needs from your elected officials to help your company, industry, and employees. Your leadership, expertise, and feedback have never been more essential to unite businesses to secure Florida’s future. Please complete this short survey and help set Florida’s 2024 Business Agenda today. The survey will close Aug. 11, 2023.

City of Destin Business Tax Receipts Due

This is a reminder that Business Tax Receipts are now open for renewal for FY 2024. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply for or renew your City of Destin Business Tax Receipt, please visit www.cityofdestin.com/227/Business-Tax-Receipts-License. For current City of Destin Business Tax Receipt holders renewing for FY 2024, please submit payment no later than Sept. 30, to avoid any late fees. 

Perks of Your Chamber Membership

Affordable Health Insurance for Your Employees

• ACA-Compliant Group Health Benefits Solution
• Healthiest You by Teladoc

Savings On Your Email Marketing Program

• Save up to 25% with Constant Contact

Save $ On Office Supplies

• Save on office supplies with ODP Business Solutions

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 Sponsored by Destin City Lifestyle Magazine

Friday, August 11 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village

SOLD OUT! Find details here.

Please join us for our Aug. 11 Business Before Hours Sponsored by Destin City Lifestyle Magazine and featuring our non-profit spotlight Gulf Coast Sexual Assault Program and The Salvation Army! Nicole Gislason, Executive Director of the Haas Center at UWF, will share an economic update for our area.

Multi-Chamber Business After Hours Sponsored by Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Tuesday, August 29 | 5 - 7 p.m.

Location: Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Registration required.

Join us and our friends from the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce for our Aug. 29 Multi-Chamber Business After Hours sponsored by the Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center!

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Wednesday, September 6 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.



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

Annual Golf Tournament Sponsored by Renasant Bank

Thursday, September 28 | Noon Shotgun Start

Location: Emerald Bay Golf Club

Find details here!

Don't miss this annual favorite event! Reserve your sponsorship or team spot before they sell out. 

Dalton Wholesale Floors

• Alaqua Animal Refuge
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida
• Destin Pointe Realty, LLC
• Emerald Grande at Harborwalk Village
• Fisher House of the Emerald Coast
• HarborWalk Marina
• HarborWalk Village
• HCA Florida Destin Emergency
• HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
• HCA Florida Northwest Rehabilitation Center
• Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

• Legendary Home Builders
• Legendary Realty
• Legendary, LLC
• McGuire's Irish Pub Of Destin
• Monograms By Me And Mom, Inc.
• Priority Title
• RealJoy
• Regattta Bay Golf & Yacht Club
• Shoreline Towers Assoc. Realty
• SmartBank
• The Blake at Miramar Beach
• The Gulf
• United Community
• Wyndham Destinations

August 24 - Southern Tide Grand Boulevard

Congratulations to Pinch A Penny on last week's grand opening celebration!

Ongoing - Sunday, August 13

Melting Pot Features Back to School Family Special

Tuesday, August 8

Fat Tuesday Parade

Taco & Tequila Tuesday at Mezcal Mexican Grill

Beachworx Speed Networking Hour

Music Bingo at Fatboys

Boomin Tuesday at the Village of Baytowne Wharf

Wednesday, August 9

Small Business Marketing Tools

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Writing an Effective Business Plan” Online Webinar

Best Fondue Friends Forever at Melting Pot Destin

Cheers to Five Years of Beachworx!

Wednesday Night Concert Series

Thursday, August 10

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Understanding Commercial Real Estate for Small Business

Thursdate at Melting Pot Destin

Wine & Design Event 2023

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

All American Thursday

Ladies Night at McGuire's Destin

Friday, August 11

Destin Chamber's Business Before Hours Sponsored by Destin City Lifestyle Magazine

End of Summer Luau

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, August 12

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Autos in August

Destin for Success Fundraising Event

Rock the Docks

Sunday, August 13

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Destin Commons Market

Monday, August 14

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.

We Mean Business! Reach 70K+ with the Festival of Arts Guide | Save Your Ad Space Today!

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital Nationally-Recognized for Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care

Bit-Wizards Makes Top 5 Again!

Grand Boulevard at Sandestin Names New General Manager

Pinch A Penny Brings Huge Selection of Pool Supplies & Expert Advice to Destin

Hello Frances Podcast: Fuel Productivity with Well Being

SimpleHR Named to Top 100 Best Companies List Again

Sponsor a Student for our Biggest School Year Yet with Food For Thought

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