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For your quick, weekly nugget of chamber knowledge from
President/CEO Ted Corcoran
Click the video/photo below.
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WELCOME April 2021
New Members!!
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Join us in welcoming these members that attended our New Member Orientation last Friday, April 9th. New Member names and companies beginning with the back row, left to right. |
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Betsy Byrd
Matthew Ray
Ernie's Hot Dog Stand
(541) 606-8857
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TOMORROW: Thursday APRIL 15th! |
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Woofy Joins JVC Media of Florida |
JVC Media of Florida, recently announced the addition of Woofy Ramone to the Fort Walton Beach cluster of radio stations. Woofy is a 30+year Fort Walton Beach/Destin market legend and former Cumulus Media/WKSM-FM staple. Woofy will serve as Operations Manager overseeing JVC’s WECQ Q92 (CHR), WHWY Highway 98.1 Country, WWAV 102.1 The Wave (Classic Hits), and the new WZLB Florida Man Radio 103.1 (Entertainment Talk) READ MORE...
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Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year |
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Since 1947, Youth of the Year has been Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of Club members. This program promotes service to Club, community & family, academic success, strong moral character, life goals, and poise & public speaking ability. READ MORE...
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Jamiah D., Youth of the Year
Defuniak Springs Club
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Ja'liyah B., Junior Youth of the Year Fort Walton Youth Club |
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Fort Walton Beach Medical Center Opens New Navarre ER |
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center announces their new freestanding ER in Navarre is open as of Tuesday, April 13th. This new ER expands access to emergency care in Santa Rosa County. 24/7 full service freestanding ER features 11 emergency exam rooms, CT scan, general X-ray and an on-site laboratory, and is capable of caring for all ages, including pediatrics. READ MORE...
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April's Nothing But Networking |
This Month's Nothing But Networking was hosted by The Place on Beal with Sonny's BBQ as the caterer.
United Way Emerald Coast did their normal steller job with a great networking game that didn't make it feel like "networking" more like a chat with an old friend! Don't miss out on another -be sure to sign up for next month's NBN.
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Let's Talk Infrastructure With
Matt Turpin!
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For additional project information:
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Ted sits down with Matt Turpin, Chair of the Okaloosa County Surtax Oversight Committee, AND former Chamber Board Chair, for an update on the various county infrastructure projects that have been completed and are currently active.
CLICK BELOW to watch video!
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Mosquito Control Schedule
Okaloosa County Public Works wants you to know that The 2021 Mosquito Control Schedule has been published HERE. Based on environmental analysis Okaloosa County Mosquito Control expects the schedule to activate in the coming weeks. READ MORE... or call 850-651-7394 or 850-689-5772 8am – 4:30pm M-TH with questions. |
Commissioner Trey Goodwin (District 4), Choctaw Engineering Inc. and
Housing Trust Group, LLC shore engaged in a Town Hall discussion with the Sylvania Heights and Northgate Communities of Fort Walton Beach regarding a new 62+ community, coming soon to Fort Walton Beach.
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Okaloosa County Administrator John Hofstad, Deputy Administrator Craig Coffee and Commissioner Paul Mixon (District 1) have been making their rounds grilling and serving to let Team Okaloosa know that they are appreciated. After hearing the praise from Facilities Maintenance and Public Works, the County’s Public Information Officer popped in the luncheon for Okaloosa Water & sewer and found a lot of smiling faces and genuine 'THANK YOUs' from the leadership team! |
For more Okaloosa County news visit:
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Okaloosa County, The City of Destin, Destin-Fort Walton Beach and The Trust for Public Land kicked off the demo of current structures at The Shore at Crystal Beach, making room for the City of Destin's upcoming Gateway to Crystal Beach! Visit cityofdestin.com/beachpark to learn more about the project or CLICK HERE to watch a video. |
Emergency Rental Assistance
The Okaloosa County Emergency Rental Assistance Portal opened up this week. If you are a renter or if you are a landlord with renters who have fallen behind, visit OkaloosaRentalAid.com to view FAQs that provide helpful details on qualifications, required documents and more. Have questions? Email help@okaloosarentalaid.com or call 850-460-3316.
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Late March, Okaloosa County signed a proclamation declaring March 30, 2021 a day of remembrance for Petty Officer 3rd Class Lonnie Jones. Forty years ago on this day, Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Lonnie Jones lost his life in a search and rescue operation for missing boaters. Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioner Chairman, Carolyn Ketchel (District 2) spent time participating in a day of remembrance, at the Coast Guard Station in Destin, for him and presented the proclamation to his family.
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Monday, April 19th
11:30AM
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Tuesday, April 20th
8:00AM
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Wednesday, April 21st
7:45AM
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For the complete list of APRIL CHAMBER Events CLICK HERE
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For the complete list of APRIL COMMUNITY Events CLICK HERE
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