Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Greetings!
What are the most important takeaways from the recent Florida legislative session? Representative Mel Ponder will be on site to share his view during Friday's Business Before Hours Sponsored by Destin Commons , which will also feature our non-profit partners SOF Missions and The Sonder Project. Join us at LuLu’s beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Destin Water Users, Inc.
Do we think that the Chamber positively affects the quality of life in Destin? Absolutely! Check out our President & CEO's latest message for his take on the issue.
What do our recent Destin Forward graduates say about their experience?

"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

Leadership Okaloosa registration is open. This 9-month experience is designed to enhance the participant’s leadership skills and provide community awareness. Hosted from September to May, participants receive classroom training by certified instructors and are given opportunities to interact with various key community leaders throughout the process. Find the application here.
Business Before Hours Sponsored by Destin Commons
Friday, June 14 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Location: LuLu's

Our guest will be Florida State Rep. Mel Ponder to tell us what we need to know about the recent legislative session.

Nonprofit spotlight: SOF Missions & The Sonder Project
Business After Hours
Sponsored by Aegean Restaurant
Thursday, June 27 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.
VISIT FLORIDA Update
Thursday, June 20 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Bonefish Grill

Lino Maldonado, Chairman of VISIT FLORIDA and Vice President of Operations for the Gulf Region for Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America, will give an update on VISIT FLORIDA and the effects of the recent legislative session.

Friday, June 14, at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, June 18, at 4 p.m.

Thursday, July 25, at 4 p.m.
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