Weekly Wave

December 20, 2022

Good morning, Elizabeth!

Our office will be closed on Friday, Dec. 23, through Monday, Jan. 2. We hope you have a wonderful holiday with family and friends!

Congratulations to our Award Winners!

On Dec. 13, Destin Chamber members celebrated the holidays and the Chamber’s most outstanding individuals and businesses, during the Annual Holiday & Awards Party Presented by Trustmark. Amid poinsettias, twinkling lights and Christmas trees at the Destin – Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, 2022 Destin Chamber Chairman Jennifer Gutai Comella of Hand Arendall Harrison Sale led the awards presentation.

Comella is seen here (center) with Terry Watkins (left), winner of the Ann Gibson Community Service Award Sponsored by Okaloosa Gas, and Alan Gieseman of White-Wilson Medical Center, winner of the Business Person of the Year Award Sponsored by Trustmark.

Read more here.

Get Early Bird Pricing for FPL's NWF Economic Symposium

Registration is now open for the 2023 FPL Northwest Florida Economic Symposium! Early bird pricing is available through Dec. 31, 2022. The theme for this year's Symposium is Let's Get Real!

Visit FPLSymposium.com for more information about the agenda, sponsors and confirmed speakers.

Perks of Your Chamber Membership

Affordable Health Insurance for Your Employees

We are pleased to offer an ACA-compliant group health benefits solution that offers premium savings from 10-20% compared to traditional carrier plans. View details here.

Healthiest You by Teladoc is a high-quality virtual care solution designed to serve businesses and their employees who cannot afford traditional health insurance. View details here.

Savings On Your Email Marketing Program

As a chamber member, you receive some great benefits from our partnership with Constant Contact, including special savings on email marketing. Click here to see how you can save up to 25%.

Save $ On Office Supplies

Did you know Destin Chamber members save money on office supplies by ordering online with Office Depot? Visit https://odams.officedepot.com/registrations/portal.php?a=66487355 to sign up.

Young Professionals of Destin Sunset Social Sponsored by Beach Liquors

Thursday, January 12 | 5 - 7 p.m.

Location: Beach Liquors

Registration and payment are required.

Start 2023 with new connections, friends and opportunities! Join the Young Professionals of Destin and our sponsor Beach Liquors for the first Sunset Social of the year.

Business Before Hours & Annual Membership Meeting

Friday, January 13 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: LuLu's Destin

Registration and payment are required.

Please join us as the gavel is passed to our 2023 Chairman of the Board Jason Belcher of FNBT Bank, and our 2023 Board of Directors is inducted.

Tourism & Hospitality Lunch: Focus on Ecotourism with Alex Fogg

Wednesday, January 18 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: The Palms Coffee House & Sports Lounge

Registration and payment are required.

Okaloosa County's Coastal Resource Manager Alex Fogg will talk ecotourism and his work with lionfish, artificial reefs and more.

Business After Hours

Thursday, January 26 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: TBA

Registration and payment are required.

Join us for networking, cocktails, appetizers and door prizes!

Boutin Valuation

The Center for Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

DestinFM

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

January 17 - Youth Village's Remodeled Playground

January 19 - Crumbl Cookies

Ongoing through Sunday, December 25

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees Benefiting 12 Local Charities

Monday, December 19 - Friday, December 23

Grand Boulevard's Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, Carolers & Photos with Santa

Tuesday, December 20

Hilton Holidays - Cookie Decorating

Music Bingo at Fatboys

Rock'n Bingo at Landshark's Pizza

Wednesday, December 21

Grand Boulevard Holiday Farmer's Market

Hilton Holidays - Cocktail Making

Holiday Concert Series + Visits with Santa

Thursday, December 22

Hilton Holidays - Cookie Decorating

Last Minute Bad Santa Sip 'n Shop at Wild Flier

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Ladies Night at McGuire's Destin

Friday, December 23

Destin Commons presents A Jolly Jubilee

12 Nights of Lights at The Village of Baytowne Wharf

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, December 24

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Destin Commons presents A Jolly Jubilee

Primrose Christmas Eve Dinner

A Photo With Santa

Christmas Dinner at Ovide

Sunday, December 25

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Destin Commons Market

Christmas Dinner at Ovide

Monday, December 26

Bingo Fundraiser at American Legion Post 296

Tuesday, December 27

1st Year Anniversary Celebration of 790's New Location

Music Bingo at Fatboys

Rock'n Bingo at Landshark's Pizza

Wednesday, December 28

Grand Boulevard Holiday Farmer's Market

Thursday, December 29

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Ladies Night at McGuire's Destin

Friday, December 30

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, December 31

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Noon Year’s Eve, just for kids, at LuLu’s Destin

Annual New Year's Eve Celebration at 790

New Year's Eve at Soleil

Primrose New Year’s Eve Dinner

Baytowne Countdown | NYE Celebration

New Year's Eve Celebration at Harborwalk Village

Rocking New Year's Eve Spectacular

Sunday, January 1

Henderson Beach State Park 16th Annual Turtle Plunge

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Monday, January 2

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.