October 27, 2020
Greetings!
Election Day is only one week from today, and early voting will remain open through Oct. 31. For sample ballots, voting locations, times and more, please visit www.govote-okaloosa.com or www.votewalton.com.
Community Assistance Grants & Programs Now Available to Businesses, Non-Profits & Individuals
Through the Federal CARES Act funding, Okaloosa County and all the cities within it have joined together to offer a variety of grants and other programs to help our communities cope with the effects of COVID-19. This assistance has categories for businesses, non-profits and individuals. For information on upcoming workshops, click here. To apply now, visit okaloosacountycares.com

Grant types include the following:
1. Small Business CARES Micro Grant - Application period closes Nov. 9.
2. Small Business CARES Relief Grant - Application period closes Nov. 9.
3. Nonprofit CARES Grant - Application period closed Oct. 26.
4. Small Business Retrofit CARES Grant - Application period closed Oct. 26.
5. Individual Medical CARES Grant - Application period closes Nov. 30.
6. Small Business PPE CARES Grant - Application period closes Nov. 9.
7. Housing Assistance CRF Grant - Application period closes Dec. 1.

Call (850) 598-7956 for assistance.
Bourbon at the Bay Presented by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale Almost Sold Out!
On Nov. 19, kick off your holiday season – and shopping – with the 8th Annual Bourbon at the Bay Presented by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale! Sample bourbon, scotch, and champagne on the BOTE and Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village tasting tables. Bid on your choice of gifts, trips, and more in the Fort Walton Beach Medical Center silent auction. Try your luck in the Destin Commons wine pull. Enjoy delicious treats at The Blake at Miramar Beach food and dessert tables. Visit the Somerby Santa Rosa Beach bar to explore more cocktails. Experience Beach Liquors VIP Room.

New this year, the Fort Walton Beach Medical Center silent auction is going live online one week before the event! This offers easier bidding for guests and more visibility for our donors. We are also moving the festivities to the Legendary Marine showroom, offering guests more space to spread out and enjoy all parts of the event.

Thank you to our sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor - Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC
VIP Room Sponsor - Beach Liquors
Location Sponsor - Legendary Marine
Silent Auction Sponsor - Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
Scotch Tasting Table Sponsor - BOTE
Champagne Tasting Table Sponsor - Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village
Wine Pull Sponsor - Destin Commons
Food & Dessert Sponsor - The Blake at Miramar Beach
Bar Sponsor - Somerby Santa Rosa Beach
Cocktail Napkin Sponsor - Okaloosa Gas
Centerpiece Sponsor - First National Bank
Parting Gift Sponsor - Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
Media Sponsor - Destin Life

Tickets are $45. Click here to purchase. VIP tickets are sold out, and general admission tickets are almost sold out too!

To donate to the silent auction or sponsor the event, please contact Cassy DeJulio at (850) 837-6241 or 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.
Florida SBDC Virtual Office Hours at the Destin Chamber
Thursday, October 29 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Virtual

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.
Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting
Wednesday, November 4 | 12 - 1 p.m.
Destin Chamber

David Fitzpatrick, director of the Air Armament Museum, will explain the museum's mission and its impact on our local area.

Business Before Hours Sponsored by White-Wilson Medical Center
Friday, November 13 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.
The Palms Bistro

Join us for our Business Before Hours Sponsored by White-Wilson Medical Center! Florida Representative Mel Ponder will be our guest speaker.
Tourism Industry Interest Group: Meeting the Workforce Needs
Wednesday, November 18 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village

Julie Cotton, Chair, Hospitality and Culinary Management at Northwest Florida State College, will discuss the Hospitality & Tourism Programs at NWFSC.


Bowling for Business Tournament & Lunch
Friday, December 4 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hurricane Lanes

How about a mini-bowling tournament, mixed with a little business, for your Dec. 4 lunch break? We are challenging members to a Bowling for Business Tournament. We will award prizes to top male, top female, and top team, and a perfect score will win a FREE 1-year Chamber business membership! 

Thank you to our renewing members!
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.
DestinChamber.com | (850) 837-6241