September 5, 2023

Good morning, Elizabeth!

Welcome to our newest Trustee member AGM Secure Money LLC! AGM Secure Money LLC now joins the exclusive list of members at the highest membership tier, including the following:

• BOTE,
• Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican,
• CRC Data Technologies,
• Destin Fort Walton Beach,
• Eglin Federal Credit Union,
• Five Channels,
• Gateway Payments Gulf Coast,
• Hand Arendall Harrison Sale,
• HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
• Holloway Yacht Charters,
• Okaloosa Gas District,
• The Palms Bistro,
• Trustmark and
• Warren Averett.

Because of their significant investment in this Chamber and our community, we can continue to build this world-class community one business at a time!

Perks of Your Chamber Membership

Affordable Health Insurance for Your Employees

• ACA-Compliant Group Health Benefits Solution
• Healthiest You by Teladoc

Savings On Your Email Marketing Program

• Save up to 25% with Constant Contact

Save $ On Office Supplies

• Save on office supplies with ODP Business Solutions

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Wednesday, September 6 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.



Captain Hunter Wood of the 6th Ranger Training Battalion will be our speaker.

Anyone with an interest in the military is invited to attend.

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Every Thursday | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.



Florida SBDC at UWF Business Consultant Kevin Oster will be available for impromptu meetings assisting with business challenges or opportunities. These meetings are confidential and at no cost to you. No appointment is required; however, you are welcome to email KOster@uwf.edu if you would like to schedule one.

Business Before Hours Sponsored by CRC Data Technologies

Friday, September 8 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village

Registration and payment required.

Please join us for our Sept. 8 Business Before Hours Sponsored by CRC Data Technologies! Together with Destin Elementary School Principal Amy Meyer, Destin Middle School Principal Dr. Belinda Small, and Destin High School Principal Christine Cruickshank, we will announce our new mentoring program with Destin schools.

Tourism & Hospitality Lunch: Tour of Gulfarium's Dolphin Oasis

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

Location: Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Registration and payment required.

We will tour Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park's new Dolphin Oasis. Dolphin Oasis is an immersive, natural-themed experience reflecting our Emerald Coast and consisting of three large, interconnected habitats, totaling more than one million gallons of Gulf salt water designed with animal welfare, the guest experience, and conservation education in mind.

Business After Hours Sponsored by Ruby Slipper Destin

TUESDAY, September 26 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: 34902 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin

Registration and payment required.

Join us for networking, cocktails, and appetizers, during our Business After Hours Sponsored by Ruby Slipper Destin! 

**Please note this event is on a Tuesday due to our Golf Tournament, which will be held later in the week.

Annual Golf Tournament Sponsored by Renasant Bank

Thursday, September 28 | Noon Shotgun Start

Location: Emerald Bay Golf Club

Find details here!

Don't miss this annual favorite event! Reserve your sponsorship or team spot before they sell out. 

True North Restoration

• Acme Oyster House
• AJ's on the Bayou
• AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar
• Allstate Insurance - Ryland/Morrow Agency
• Bay Club Of Sandestin
• BOTE
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast
• Ecco Motors

• Emerald Coast Chiropractic
• Five Channels
• Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill
• Habitat For Humanity, Okaloosa County
• HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital
• LuLu's
• Pleat & Perry, P.A.
• Randy Wise Homes
• Rhodes Auto Repair
• South Walton Utility Co., Inc.

September 12 - Tru by Hilton Destin

Congratulations to Dress Up on last week's ribbon cutting celebration!

Tuesday, September 5

Causeway Coffee Ribbon Cutting

Taco & Tequila Tuesday at Mezcal Mexican Grill

Beachworx Speed Networking Hour

Wednesday, September 6

Destin Chamber's Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Best Fondue Friends Forever at Melting Pot Destin

Wednesday Night Concert Series

Thursday, September 7

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Sources of Funding for Small Business”

Thursdate at Melting Pot Destin

Destin City Lifestyle Magazine's Dress To Impress Event & Anniversary Celebration

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Ladies Night at McGuire's Destin

Friday, September 8

Destin Chamber's Business Before Hours Sponsored by CRC Data Technologies

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, September 9

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Big Scoop

Sunday, September 10

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Destin Commons Market

Monday, September 11

3rd Annual First Responders Appreciation Cookout Sponsored by Destin Chamber Trustees

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.

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Destin Chamber Trustees Invite Local First Responders to Appreciation Cookout

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