August 25, 2020

Greetings! Hiring? Let us add your listing to our Job Board. Email details to espies@DestinChamber.com.

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. Enjoy a cookout with lunch sponsor Cavinder Elevator Company and some time on the practice green with sponsor Ben & Jerry's. A beverage cart will be making the rounds, thanks to sponsor SimpleHR. We also have a $10,000 hole-in-one prize thanks to sponsor The Blake at Miramar Beach, a putting contest, and more. Sponsorships and team playing spots are still available!

BizTech is Back! Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 13, for 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. We are pleased to announce this year's keynote speaker is Michael Levin, the current CEO and Founder of the Center for Information Security Awareness (CFISA), former Secret Service Agent, and former Deputy Director of the National Cyber Security Division of the Department of Homeland Security. Topics include Cybersecurity, Leveraging Technology in Remote Work Setting, Home Network Security, Google My Business, Vendor Management, Post-COVID Payment Solutions, and more. A full agenda will be released soon. Thank you to breakout sponsors Bit-Wizards and Warren Averett, lunch sponsor CRC Data Technologies, cookie and coffee sponsor Tecaba Tech, booth sponsors Five Channels, Kloud 7, and Planet Secure, accommodations sponsor Compass Resorts, and media sponsor AB+Production, LLC! The expo begins at 9 a.m. and ends with a reception from 4:15 – 6 p.m. Keynote speakers and breakout sessions are scheduled throughout the day. Sponsorships are available and registration is open!

Small Business COVID-19 Impact Survey Share your small-business challenges related to COVID-19. The Florida SBDC, Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and the UWF Haas Center developed a survey designed to dissect problems caused by the pandemic so that they can work together to solve them. Give your invaluable feedback as part of a statewide survey that takes only 10 minutes to complete.

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 31.2% response rate to the 2020 Census. The state average is 60.6%. Please take time to complete the census today! Call (844) 330-2020 or complete the Census online at www.My2020Census.Gov.

Do You Need Masks For Your Business? Thank you to the Florida Department of Health of Okaloosa County for providing 2,500 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.

Hello Frances Podcast: Battling Imposter Syndrome Are You Ready to Launch Your Podcast? First Round Voting for Rock United Kicks Off August 20 Update from The Arc City of Destin Launches Beach Experience Survey Win the Ultimate Vacation and Support The Sonder Project! August 2020 Named “Abdominal Injury in Youth Football Awareness Month” in Florida Volunteer Donates School Supplies to CIC Kids Let's Talk Title: Financing and Lender Issues Involved in Real Estate Transactions 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, August 27 | 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.

Business Before Hours Sponsored by The Palms Bistro Friday, September 11 | 7:30 - 9 a.m. The Palms Bistro Registration, prepayment and masks required! Our Business Before Hours is sponsored by The Palms Bistro & features non-profit spotlight Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation.

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. Enjoy a cookout with lunch sponsor Cavinder Elevator Company and some time on the practice green with sponsor Ben & Jerry's. A beverage cart will make the rounds, thanks to sponsor SimpleHR. 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. Check out sponsorships and team registration.

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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