Greetings!
Don't forget this week's
Tourism Committee Meeting
and
Business After Hours Sponsored by SunDestin Beach Resort
. Then, make plans to join us for next week's
BizTech
.
Meant for business owners and employees of
ALL
technology skill levels, the first
Destin Business Technology Summit / BizTech
, scheduled for Oct. 30, will be chock full of information you need to know to grow and protect your business.
View the full BizTech agenda here.
Thank you to presenting sponsor
Cox Business
, breakout sponsor
Warren Averett
, reception sponsor
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association
, booth sponsors
Kloud 7
and
Planet Secure
, and media sponsor
Land Air Sea Productions
!
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City of Destin to Host 35th Anniversary Open House
The City of Destin’s Annual Open House will be Thursday, Oct. 24, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Destin Community Center. This year’s theme is “Looking Back…Moving Forward.” Lunch will be provided by Chef Jim Shirah of Dewey Destin’s. During the event, residents and businesses can bring their old documents to the community center to be shredded for free.
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Whether your target market is local businesses and residents or those who visit us on an annual basis, the Destin Area Visitor's & Relocation Guide is a great value for your advertising dollar. As the only advertising publication of the Destin Chamber, 17,500 copies are printed and distributed each year to members, visitors, and residents.
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Recent Business Person of the Year Award Winners
2018 - Bill Lindsley, SimpleHR
2017 - Bob Perry, Destin Commons
2016 - Kim Wintner, Alliance Association Management Co. Inc.
2015 - Kathy and Ken Whidden, Emerald Coast Chiropractic
Recent Ann Gibson Community Service Award Winners
2018 - Jerry Sullivan, Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican
2017 - Dion Moniz, Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC
2016 - Jason Belcher, FNBT Bank
2015 - Jeanne Dailey, Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, Inc.
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Need some solid business advice? Every Thursday, a representative from the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UWF hosts
"Shop Talk" Thursday
in our office from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. There is no charge for this service and appointments are not necessary. Stop by and find the help you need.
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Business After Hours Sponsored by SunDestin Beach Resort!
Thursday, October 24 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Location:
1040 Hwy. 98 E., Destin
Enjoy building better business connections over a beautiful beach view, cocktails, and food catered by
790 on the Gulf
. Door prizes are welcome!
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Destin Business Technology Summit / BizTech
Wednesday, October 30 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: The Henderson
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Along with presenting sponsor
Cox Business
, we are holding a daylong conference and expo connecting Destin area small business owners and employees with the technology-related information and companies they need to improve their business operations and protect their electronic assets. From IT 101 and business continuity plans to cybersecurity and infrastructure discussions, topics are designed to appeal to a wide range of needs and experience.
Thank you to presenting sponsor
Cox Business
, breakout sponsor
Warren Averett
, reception sponsor
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association
, booth sponsors
Kloud 7
and
Planet Secure
, and media sponsor
Land Air Sea Productions
!
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Business Before Hours Sponsored by University of West Florida Emerald Coast
Friday, November 8 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Location: LuLu's
Join us for Business Before Hours sponsored by
University of West Florida Emerald Coast
and featuring non-profit partners
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast
and
Children In Crisis
! Start your day with a beautiful bay view, a hearty breakfast, and strengthening your business connections.
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7th Annual Bourbon at the Bay Presented
by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale
Thursday, November 21 | 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Location: Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club
Kick off your holiday season –
and shopping
– in style!
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Sample bourbon, scotch, and champagne, try your luck in the
Destin Commons
wine pull, bid on your choice of gifts, trips, and more in the
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
silent auction, and enjoy decadent bourbon-infused fondue from
The Melting Pot
. New this year is the
Beach Liquors
VIP Room!
Thank you to our presenting sponsor
Hand Arendall Harrison Sale
, VIP room sponsor
Beach Liquors
, wine pull sponsor
Destin Commons
, silent auction sponsor
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center,
cocktail napkin sponsor
Okaloosa Gas
, and media sponsor
VIP Destin Magazine
!
Tickets are $45 and may be purchased
here
. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $65 and may be purchased by calling (850) 837-6241.
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Tourism Committee Presents A 2020 Common Sense Service Strategy to Build Your Business
Thursday, October 24 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club
World recognized service expert Teresa Allen will share insights into
how to meet and exceed guest service expectations through lagniappe hospitality, customize service for varied guest personalities and generations, and make it right when things go wrong.
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Fashion, Food & Wine With Ladies Who Launch & Sponsors Today's Fashion Boutique & Half Shell Oyster House
Wednesday, November 13 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Today's Fashion Boutique
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Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting
Wednesday, November 6 | 12 - 1 p.m.
Location: Destin Chamber
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