Weekly Wave

November 12, 2024

Good morning, Elizabeth!

During the Destin Chamber’s Nov. 8 Business Before Hours, Eric Navarre, Emerald Coast Market President with Renasant Bank, was honored with the Chamber’s Business Person of the Quarter Award. This award is presented directly from the Chamber’s Board of Directors to a Destin area businessperson showing vision for his or her business and leadership in our community.

Navarre (right) is seen here receiving the award from the Chamber's Chairman of the Board Christian Carlee of First National Bank.

Read more here.

Submit your own nomination here.

Purchase Your Bourbon at the Bay Tickets Today

The 12th Annual Bourbon at the Bay Presented by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale is a week from this Thursday! Tickets for this bourbon, scotch, and champagne tasting with a silent auction are now on sale. Purchase yours today!

Silent auction items include the following:

Gift Card from Aegean Restaurant
6-Month Use of Workspace from Beachworx
Bourbon & Charcuterie Basket from CRC Data Technologies
Private Sunset Cruise for Six from Cruisin Tikis
Fishing Pass for One from Destin Princess and Destiny - Party Boats
$1000 Gift Voucher from Elite Cabinet Desings / Renovation Flooring
Four Rounds of Golf at Emerald Bay Golf Club
Gift Cards from Fudpuckers
$500 Gift Certificate from GameDay Men's Health - Destin
2-Night Stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Destin/Miramar Beach
Free Month Membership at HOTWORX
1 Year Automotive Ceramic Coating Service from Island Time Mobile Detailing
2 Season Passes to 2025 Concerts in the Village & Wine from Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Staycation with Newman-Dailey Resort Properties
Four Rounds of Golf at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club
$100 Gift Card from Ruby Slipper
2-Night Stay in 2-Bedroom at Emerald Towers from Scenic Stays
2 Choice Tickets to a Main Event Concert from Sinfonia Gulf Coast
Gift Basket from Stepping Stones Early Learning Academy
and more from 98BBQ, Big Red Café, BOTE, StretchZone and more.

If you would like to sponsor or donate to the silent auction, please contact Gretchen at membership@DestinChamber.com.

Do You Have An Award-Worthy Boss or Coworker?

Get your nominations in now for the Ann Gibson Community Service Award Sponsored by Okaloosa Gas and the Business Person of the Year Sponsored by Trustmark! Nominations are due by Friday, Dec. 6, and the awards will be presented during the Jan. 23 Awards Party & Wine Pairing Dinner Presented by Trustmark.

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Destin Tourism & Hospitality Lunch

Wednesday, November 20 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Beach Walk Henderson Park

*Inside the Henderson Park Inn

Registration and payment required.

Steve O'Connor, the City of Destin's Deputy Director of Community Development, will provide an update on the city's short-term rental regulations and the Tarpon Beach Access. We will also invite our guests to share their feedback on the 2024 season and expectations going into the holiday season.

Anyone involved in a tourism-related business or with an interest in area tourism is welcome to attend.

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Wednesday, December 4 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.

Our speaker will be Dr. Elvira Chiccarelli, a longtime member of the Air Force Armament Museum Foundation's Board of Directors. Anyone with an interest in the military is invited to attend.

Bowling for Business Tournament & Lunch

Friday, December 6 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Hurricane Lanes

Registration and payment required.

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!

Nortion Insurance of Florida

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

November 14 - The Preserve: A Bluewater Taproom

November 19 - Destin Weight Loss and Wellness Center

December 9 - Destin Snowbirds

Congratulations to The Salon Trinity on last week's 5-year anniversary celebration and ribbon cutting!

Ongoing through Saturday, November 23

Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents Shrek Jr.

Tuesday, November 12

Young Professionals of Destin Sunset Social Sponsored by Azul Mexican Fusion

Wednesday, November 13 - Sunday, November 17

Alys Beach Crafted

Thursday, November 14 - Saturday, November 16

Erica Courtney Drop Dead Gorgeous Event

Thursday, November 14

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

The Preserve: A Bluewater Taproom Ribbon Cutting

Wine & Design Event with Elite Cabinet Designs & Renovation Flooring

Thursdate at Melting Pot

StrongHer Money: Learn to Live Financially Fearless!

Fall Frolic with the Marrow Private Chefs Benefitting Food For Thought Outreach

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe

A Tapestry Of Taste 4-Course Wine Dinner

Friday, November 15

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, November 16

Coals & Cars Tailgate Party

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Hops & Harmonies - Concert Series

A Sip of Gratitude: Sommelier-Selected Wines Paired with Holiday Classics

Sunday, November 17

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

45th Annual Toys 4 Tots Ride

Destin Community Farmers Market

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Monday, November 18

Super Bowl Champion Malcolm Mitchell to Attend Cox Innovation Lab Grand Opening at Jacobe Turner Teen Center

Bingo Fundraiser at American Legion Post 296

If you would like your event listed here, please submit it to the Events Calendar at DestinChamber.com. Be sure to include your company name, as we only publish events of Destin Chamber members.