February 25, 2020

Greetings! Will you meet us this Thursday at 5 p.m., for our Business After Hours Sponsored by Bubba Gump Shrimp Company ?

School Cents Make Sense - Meetings at Destin Elementary & Middle Schools Join the conversation on the proposed half cent sales tax at Destin Elementary School on Feb. 27, and Destin Middle School on March 3, to learn what infrastructure improvements are needed in our local schools. Both meetings will take place from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Visit Facebook.com/SchoolCentsMakesSense for more meeting locations.

Harbor Capacity Study Steering Committee The City of Destin is now accepting applications for appointment to the Harbor Capacity Study Steering Committee. Application forms and the mission statement for this committee are available here . The application deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, at 5 p.m.

City of Destin to Host Second Livery Vessel Meeting The City of Destin Code Compliance Department and Community Development Office will host a follow-up meeting regarding livery vessels on Friday, Feb. 28, from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the Destin City Hall Annex, located at 4100 Indian Bayou Trail. Code Compliance Manager Joey Forgione, along with his staff, will give an update on new processes, potential ordinance changes that will affect vendor applications and provide an opportunity for questions and answers. More than one councilmember may be in attendance.

Save $ On Office Supplies 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.

President’s Circle Members Recognized at Center Court Hilton Sandestin Enjoys “Best” Start to 2020 Award Season A Superior Air Conditioning Helps Children in Crisis Southern Vacation Rentals Sponsors Pensacola Double Bridge Run 100+ Couples Renew Their Vows at LuLu’s 5th Annual Tropical Reunion Dredging of the Destin East Pass Inlet to Begin In Less than a Month Cindy Frakes Establishes the Lucinda J. Frakes Scholarship Endowment Destin Commons Welcomes Elizabeth Eulberg as Marketing and Sponsorship Coordinator Northwest Florida State College Nursing Continues to Improve in State Rankings The Arc of the Emerald Coast & British Swim School Launch Swimming Classes Seering Concert Raises $14,000 for CIC Kids Want your press release linked here? Email it to espies@DestinChamber.com .

Business After Hours Sponsored by Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Thursday, February 27 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. Location: 14059 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Register for After Hours here.   Join us for networking, cocktails, and appetizers! Door prizes are welcome.

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting Wednesday, March 4 | 12 - 1 p.m. Location: Destin Chamber Find MAC details here.   Anyone with an interest in the military and our local bases is invited to attend. There is no cost.

Shop Talk Thursdays: Free Business Consulting No Shop Talk Hours on Feb. 27. Next date is Thursday, March 5, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Destin Chamber Find Shop Talk details here.   On Thursdays, a representative from the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UWF hosts Shop Talk Thursdays in our office. There is no charge for this service, and appointments are not necessary. Stop by and find the help you need to make your business thrive.

BizTech Spring: Focus on Marketing Presented by Five Channels Tuesday, March 10 | 1 - 5 p.m. Location: Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village Register for BizTech.

Plan For Success: Laying a Foundation for your Marketing Ayesha Haider, MBA, Florida SBDC at UWF Social Media: More Than What's "Trending” Heather Ruiz, Destin Commons & Shantelle Dedicke, Frances Roy Agency Email Marketing 101: Getting Started and Seeing Results Michael Morris, BOTE Dominating Google: How Do I Beat The Other Guy? Jason Hall, Five Channels Thank you to presenting sponsor Five Channels , cookie break sponsor DestinFlorida.com and summit sponsor Warren Averett ! Early registration is open until March 3.

Tourism Industry Interest Group: Focus on Hospitality Wednesday, March 11 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village Register for Tourism Lunch here.   Our Tourism Industry Interest Group welcomes Paul Van Leeuwen, Chief Operating Officer of HarborWalk Village, as we focus on providing  Exceptional Hospitality .

Business Before Hours Friday, March 13 | 7:30 - 9 a.m. Location: Tommy Bahama's Restaurant Register for Breakfast here.   Start your day strengthening your business connections over breakfast. This event features non-profits Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast and Goodwill Industries - Big Bend, Inc..

Annual Tax Relief Golf Tournament Thursday, April 16 | Noon Shotgun Start Location: Emerald Bay Golf Club   Tournament is a four-person scramble. Enjoy a putting contest and cookout before the noon shotgun start. Sponsorships and team spots are available now. Email membership@DestinChamber.com or download the sponsorship deck for details.

February 25 - Helix Construction LLC February 26 - AJ's on the Bayou March 5 - The Spa at Silver Shells March 24 - RE/MAX By The Sea

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