Tuesday 23, 2019
Greetings!
Did you know you can add a description and keywords to your listing on DestinChamber.com ? Descriptions tell our website users why visitors need to visit your business, and keywords help your business come up more often in our website searches. Visit our Members Only section to get started. If you do not have a login, please call (850) 837-6241 or email mail@DestinChamber.com .
The final deadline to register for Destin Forward is this Friday, July 29!

What do our recent Destin Forward graduates say about this community education and leadership program?

"This was an amazing class. I’d recommend it to anyone and encourage all local chamber member businesses to send an employee (or three) through the program!"
Jenni Brunson, Okaloosa Gas

"Great class. I recommend to everyone and anyone! You learn a lot about Destin and get to meet some amazing people along the way! Thank you, Destin Chamber!"
Denise Kendust, Fort Walton Beach Medical Center

Space is limited. Click here to get started.
We are excited to partner with the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UWF for "Shop Talk" Thursdays ! Every Thursday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., stop by the Chamber to meet with a SBDC representative and get solid business advice. There is no charge for this service and appointments are not necessary.
Did you know Destin Chamber members save money on office supplies with Office Depot? Click here to print a store purchasing card to use in the Destin location or visit www.mychamberadvantage.com/Chamber_SignUp to sign up online.
Business Before Hours Sponsored by Northwest Florida State College
Friday, August 9 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Location: LuLu's

Nonprofit spotlight: 90Works and Emerald Coast Theatre Compan
Business After Hours / Wine & Art Walk Sponsored by the Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tuesday, August 13 | 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: Emerald Coast Convention Center

This event is joint with the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. There is no charge to attend.


8th Paddle at the Porch Sponsored by Destin ER
Saturday, August 17 | 9 a.m.
Location: The Back Porch

Get ready for Destin's biggest beach party, when the 8th Annual Paddle at the Porch Sponsored by Destin ER returns to the beach behind The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House on Saturday, Aug. 17! Want to know if sponsorship will help you reach your target market? Check out our sponsorship deck  for paddler statistics and for 2019 sponsorship opportunities.

Want to paddle? Registration is now open. Visit PaddleAtThePorch.com  for details.
Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting
Wednesday, August 7 | 12 - 1 p.m.
Location: Destin Chamber
Tourism Marketing Panel
Thursday, August 22 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: The Henderson

A panel of local tourism professionals will share insights and answer questions. Anyone involved in a tourism-related business or with an interest in area tourism is welcome to attend. Cost is $25 for members.
Thursday, July 25, at 4 p.m.

September 5, at 4 p.m.
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