July 13, 2021
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Welcome to our newest Chairman's Club member Legendary LLC! Legendary joins an elite list of members investing in one of the Chamber's highest membership tiers. The list includes
  • Newman-Dailey Resort Properties,
  • Renasant Bank, and
  • White-Wilson Medical Center.
2021 Great American Cookout
More than 100 Enjoyed Today's Great American Cookout at the Chamber
Thank you to Community Bank and Emerald Coast Title Services for sponsoring the 8th Annual Great American Cookout! More than 100 members gathered at the Chamber to enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs hot off the grill and to hear from our non-profit partner Fisher House of the Emerald Coast. Thank you to Community Bank, Eglin Federal Credit Union, Emerald Coast Title Services and Fisher House of the Emerald Coast for donating door prizes!

Health Department Launches Community Health Assessment Survey
The Okaloosa County Health Survey by the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County is now LIVE! Let your voice be heard about Okaloosa’s general health, safety, neighborhood needs, health care systems and more. Click here to take the survey: https://bit.ly/3dVwOHt.
Destin Forward
Destin Forward Offers In-Depth, Hands-On Learning Experience
Destin Forward, our community education and leadership program, is designed to get you out into the community, interacting with city and business leaders, learning about the history and heritage from those that helped shape it, exploring issues with those that are helping to solve them, and hearing from those that are in the trenches improving lives and the quality of place we enjoy. After a retreat in August, the class will meet once per month through April focusing on topics, such as the environment, waterways, history, tourism promotion, real estate, non-profits, transportation, government affairs, entrepreneurship, and more.

The class of 2022 is already filling up! For the application and details, please click here.
Leadership Okaloosa Continues 30-Year History of Leadership Development
Applications are now available for this 9-month experience, which is designed to enhance the participant's leadership skills and provide community awareness. Hosted from September through May, participants receive classroom training by certified instructors and are given opportunities to interact with various key community leaders throughout the process.

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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Think Local First
Free Business Consulting With Florida SBDC
Wednesday & Thursday, July 14 - 15
10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Destin Chamber

Florida SBDC at UWF Business Consultant Diana Jernigan is available every Wednesday and Thursday at the Destin Chamber for impromptu meetings assisting new and existing businesses with challenges and opportunities. These meetings are confidential and at no cost to you.
Free Business Workshop: Starting a Business
Thursday, August 12 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Destin Chamber

We will take an in-depth view of your business concept and discuss the steps to a successful start: Is there a need for your product or service? Can you make money at it? Are you the right person to bring this to market? Is this business compatible with your personal goals? What rules, laws and licensing apply to your business?
Business Before Hours Sponsored by Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
Friday, August 13 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village

Please join us for our Aug. 13 Business Before Hours Sponsored by Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and featuring non-profit partner Shoreline Church.
PaddleAtThePark 2021
October 7 - Renasant Bank

October 14 - BayView Private Wealth
Thank You To Our Renewing Members
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