September 15, 2020

Greetings! Good news for Florida! Last week, President Trump signed an Executive Order extending Florida's Offshore Drilling Moratorium by 10 years. Recognizing the importance of our white sand beaches to the tourism industry and the Joint Gulf Range Complex's vital role to the military and to our national security, the Destin Chamber's Board of Directors have passed resolutions and sent letters to our legislators in support of this extension throughout the past 10 years. We celebrate this victory! Read the President's order here.

Golf Tournament Tees Off Oct. 1 Our Golf Tournament Sponsored by Renasant Bank tees off with a noon shotgun start on Thursday, Oct. 1. This 4-person scramble takes place at Emerald Bay Golf Club. Keep track of the score with leaderboard sponsor Somerby Santa Rosa Beach. Enjoy a cookout with lunch sponsor Cavinder Elevator Company and some time on the practice green and tea with sponsors 360 Blue & Ben & Jerry's. A beverage cart will be making the rounds, thanks to sponsors SimpleHR & Talcon Group, and golfers can enjoy a local brew from 3rd Planet Brewing. We also have a $10,000 hole-in-one prize, thanks to sponsor The Blake at Miramar Beach, a putting contest, and more. Want to enter a team? Call (850) 837-6241 or email cassy@DestinChamber.com.

Do You Need Masks For Your Business? Thank you to the Florida Department of Health of Okaloosa County for providing masks for us to distribute to our members! If you would like to pick up masks for your place of business, please email espies@DestinChamber.com to arrange the quantity and pickup.

Current COVID-19 Data Now Available on DestinChamber.com Visit our website for up-to-date, local COVID-19 metrics.

Your Census Makes A Difference From directing federal funds to local communities to determining political representation in all levels of government, accurate census counts are vital. Destin is only reporting a 31.5% response rate to the 2020 Census. The state average is 61.6%. Please take time to complete the census today! Call (844) 330-2020 or complete the Census online at www.My2020Census.Gov.

Birding with the Destin Library Hello Frances Podcast: Enneagrams & The Workplace - Type 1 2020 DIY International Coastal Cleanup CRC Data Technologies Blog: Is your Virtual Office Secure? Step One Automotive Group to Open 14th Location – A First-of-its-Kind, State-of-the-Art Subaru Dealership in Fort Walton Beach Invitation to Vendors for Muddy Waters Blues Field Day and Technology Transfer Workshop 2020 SocialLee Welcomes Morgan Meszaros Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Honored with AAA Inspector’s Best of Housekeeping Award Rock United Voting is LIVE! Emerald Coast Theatre Company Kicks off 8th Annual Season With Two Special Productions Sept. 19-27 and Sept. 29 Help Your Favorite Teachers Win $350 for School Supplies City of Destin Mayor Pro Tem/Councilwoman Appointed to Serve on Florida League of Cities Legislative First-Ever Sip N' Stroll Event at J.Leon Gallery + Studio a Huge Success Local Green Beret Presents Howard Hospitality with Flag of the United States ECCAC’s Young Ambassadors 2020-21 Board Announced Thank you to those businesses and organizations stepping up to help each other and the community. We want to share your upcoming events and highlight your good works. Please send updates to espies@DestinChamber.com.

Florida SBDC Virtual Office Hours at the Destin Chamber Thursday, September 17 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Virtual Find details here. The Florida SBDC at UWF is hosting virtual consulting hours specifically for business owners in our area. Florida SBDC at UWF Business Consultant Diana Jernigan is available by email for impromptu meetings assisting with business challenges or opportunities.

Tourism Industry Interest Group: 2020 HOT HR Topics During COVID-19 Wednesday, September 23 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club Register here! Join our Tourism Industry Interest Group on Sept. 23, as Dave Jefferson of SimpleHR shares 2020 HOT HR Topics during COVID-19: Important Current Events, Legislative Regulations, Proposals and Best Practices. Event is limited to first 35 to register.

Annual Golf Tournament Sponsored by Renasant Bank Thursday, October 1 | Noon Shotgun Start Emerald Bay Golf Club Find details here. This 4-person scramble sponsored by Renasant Bank takes place at Emerald Bay Golf Club. Keep track of the score with leaderboard sponsor Somerby Santa Rosa Beach. Enjoy a cookout with lunch sponsor Cavinder Elevator Company and some time on the practice green and tee with sponsors 360 Blue & Ben & Jerry's. A beverage cart will make the rounds, thanks to sponsors SimpleHR & Talcon Group, and golfers can enjoy a local brew from 3rd Planet Brewing. We also have a $10,000 hole-in-one prize, thanks to sponsor The Blake at Miramar Beach, a putting contest, and more. It will all kick off with a noon shotgun start. Want to play? Email cassy@DestinChamber.com or call (850) 837-6241.

Business Before Hours Candidates Forum Sponsored by Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican Friday, October 9 | 7:30 - 9 a.m. Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village Registration and prepayment required! Join us for our Business Before Hours Candidates Forum sponsored by the Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican and learn more about the candidates running for Destin City Council.

Oct. 1 - Hilton Garden Inn Destin/Miramar Beach Oct. 6 - Dennen IP Law, LLC Oct. 22 - Step One Automotive Group's Subaru Fort Walton Beach

CBM Mortgage Dennen IP Law, LLC Lucleon Insurance Trulieve

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.

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