July 21, 2020

Greetings! The Okaloosa County Commission Candidates Forum scheduled for this evening at the Destin Community Center has been canceled. Instead, please join us for the Aug. 14 Business Before Hours Candidates Forum Sponsored by The Youth Village .

Do You Need Masks For Your Business? Thank you to the Florida Department of Health of Okaloosa County for providing 2,500 masks for us to distribute to our members! If you would like to pick up masks for your place of business, please email espies@DestinChamber.com to arrange the quantity and pickup.

BizTech is Back! Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 13, for a daylong conference and expo connecting Destin area small business owners and employees with the technology-related information and companies they need to improve their business operations and protect their electronic assets. From IT 101 and business continuity plans to cybersecurity and infrastructure discussions, topics are designed to appeal to a wide range of needs and experience.  Thank you to breakout sponsor Warren Averett , booth sponsor Five Channels and media sponsor AB+Production, LLC ! The expo begins at 9 a.m. and ends with a reception from 4:15 – 6 p.m. Keynote speakers and breakout sessions are scheduled throughout the day.  Sponsorships are available!

Destin Forward Offers In-Depth Learning Experience of our Community Applications for Destin Forward, our community education and leadership program, are now available. Find details and the application here. $75 scholarships are available upon request.

Current COVID-19 Data Now Available on DestinChamber.com Visit our website for up-to-date, local COVID-19 metrics.

Leadership Okaloosa Applications Available Now Leadership Okaloosa is an esteemed leadership training and development program with a 30-year history of being a vital part of Okaloosa County’s growth and development of its leaders. This 9-month experience is designed to enhance the participant’s leadership skills and provide community awareness. Find details and application here.

Your Census Makes A Difference From directing federal funds to local communities to determining political representation in all levels of government, accurate census counts are vital. Destin is only reporting a 30.5% response rate to the 2020 Census. Please take time to complete the census today! Call (844) 330-2020 or complete the Census online at  www.My2020Census.Gov .

First All-female Welding Class Graduates from NWFSC’s WCSO Inmate Welding Training Program Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and Twin Cities Hospital Temporarily Deferring Scheduling of Elective Surgeries as a Proactive Measure to Focus on Immediate Community Needs Jenn & Lewis Bear III Named the Escambia County Big of the Year How to Start Your Content Cluster Strategy Check Out Emerald Coast Marine's Brand New Showroom Foster Gallery Summer Rotation Begins Thank you to those businesses and organizations stepping up to help each other and the community. We want to share your upcoming events and highlight your good works. Please send updates to espies@DestinChamber.com .

Florida SBDC Virtual Office Hours at the Destin Chamber Thursday, July 23 & 30 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Virtual Find details here. Beginning July 2, the Florida SBDC at UWF will begin outreach hours with the Destin Chamber each week through virtual consulting hours specifically for business owners in our area. Florida SBDC at UWF Business Consultant Diana Jernigan will be available by email for impromptu meetings assisting with business challenges or opportunities.

Business Before Hours Candidates Forum Sponsored by The Youth Village Friday, August 14 | 7:30 - 9 a.m. The Henderson Registration and prepayment required! Join us for our first Business Before Hours Candidates Forum sponsored by the Youth Village and featuring non-profit spotlight The Arc of the Emerald Coast. Meet your candidates for Florida House of Representatives District 4, Okaloosa County Commission District 5, and Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools.

Annual Golf Tournament Sponsored by Renasant Bank Thursday, October 1 | Noon Shotgun Start Emerald Bay Golf Club Find details here. This 4-person scramble sponsored by Renasant Bank takes place at Emerald Bay Golf Club . Enjoy a cookout with lunch sponsor Cavinder Elevator Company . Acme Oyster House will be shucking and serving raw oysters. Half Shell Oyster House will be grilling oysters. We'll also have a putting contest, hole-in-one prizes and more. Check out sponsorships and team registration .

Jonathan Tallman, Candidate for Florida State Representative District 4

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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