Weekly Wave

March 14, 2023

Good morning, Elizabeth!

Have you heard about the Young Professionals of Northwest Florida Leadership Conference? Hosted by the Crestview Area, Destin, Greater Fort Walton Beach, Niceville Valparaiso, and Walton Area Chambers of Commerce, along with Northwest Florida State College, the conference will unite the area's strong Young Professionals groups to tap into the knowledge and expertise of community and business leaders. Attendees will enjoy a combination of panels and speakers on leadership, turning criticism into advice, community involvement, and more. The agenda will be announced soon.

Fee is $49 per person, and registration is now open.

Thank you to sponsor Five Channels! We have one more sponsorship available. Please contact Bryana at Bryana@DestinChamber.com.

Ambassador Honored for Exceptional Service

Congratulations to our Ambassador of the 4th Quarter 2022 Wayne Chernicky! The award, which is sponsored by 790, was presented at our March 10 Business Before Hours Sponsored by LiveOak Fiber.

Wayne (center) is seen here with Chamber Chairman Jason Belcher of FNBT Bank and Ambassador Chairman Brenda Gray of Hilton Garden Inn Destin/Miramar Beach.

Interested in joining our Ambassador Program? Let us know!

Seeking Business & Technical Professionals for Destin High School Career Day

Help Destin High School sophomores and 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, April 26, from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., at Destin United Methodist Church.

We are accepting up to 30 business and technical professionals with a limit of two per industry. Email Bryana at bryana@DestinChamber.com to participate.

Are You Searching for Part-Time, Seasonal Workers?

We are hosting a job fair for Destin High School juniors and seniors from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., on Wednesday, March 29, at the school. The event is limited to the first 25 Chamber member businesses to respond. Email Bryana at bryana@DestinChamber.com to secure your spot. You are welcome to bring a tabletop sign, applications, and collateral material. For details, call (850) 837-6241.

Florida Chamber Foundation's Northwest Florida Employer Focus Groups

In partnership with CareerSource Florida, the Florida Chamber Foundation and CareerSource ESCAROSA are co-hosting skills-based employer focus groups on March 28, 2023, in Pensacola to support the Florida Workforce Needs Study 2.0 research effort.

These employer-only sessions will help the Foundation:

· Gain insight regarding current and emerging skills needs,

· Catalogue best practices in employer-educator partnerships, and

· Identify ways to maximize utilization of training support initiatives

Lend your insights regarding your workforce skills needs and secure Florida’s future! Register here.

Perks of Your Chamber Membership

Affordable Health Insurance for Your Employees

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.

Tourism & Hospitality Lunch: Spring Break Safety Tips

Wednesday, March 15 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Downstairs at Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill

SOLD OUT! Find details here.

Shane Bininger, Destin's Community Resource Deputy with the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, will share Spring Break Safety Tips.

Business After Hours Sponsored by Big Red Cafe

Thursday, March 23 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: 1083 U.S. Hwy. 98, Destin

Registration and payment are required.

Join us for networking, cocktails, appetizers and door prizes!

Business Before Hours Sponsored by Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican

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

Location: Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer

Registration and payment are required.

Connect with local business community members, while enjoying a delicious breakfsat overlooking the beautiful Destin Harbor.

2023 Young Professionals Leadership Conference

Carubba Engineering, Inc

Kwench Juice Café

Pendulum Services LLC

Small Cakes of Destin

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

April 21 - Pedro's Tacos & Tequila Bar

April 26 - SBDC at UWF

June 8 - Tru By Hilton

Congratulations to Destin Middle School on yesterday's ribbon cutting celebrating your new tennis courts!

Tuesday, March 14

Taco & Tequila Tuesday at Mezcal Mexican Grill

Music Bingo at Fatboys

Teen Night At Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill

Wednesday, March 15

Reaching for the Stars - My Journey from Okaloosa to Nasa

“Lunch & Learn: Buying, Selling (or Franchising) a Business”

A Nonprofit's Secret to Success, The Sight Savers America Story

Destin Chamber's Tourism & Hospitality Lunch: Spring Break Safety Tips

SINGO Music Bingo Night at Lulu's

Wednesday Night Concert Series

Silent Disco Party

Thursday, March 16

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Bubbly Baytowne

Under The Sea Family Event at Harborwalk Village

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Ladies Night at McGuire's Destin

Friday, March 17

Realty ONE Group Emerald Coast turns three!

St. Paddy's Day Delight -- Paint the Village Green

St. Paddy’s Bingo March

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, March 18

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

St. Paddy’s Family Party

Sunday, March 19

Beach Church Service at the Crab Trap

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Scallywag Sunday

Monday, March 20

Florida's Largest Holi Festival of Colors

Good Grief Luncheon

Bingo Fundraiser at American Legion Post 296

Movie Monday

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.