May 18, 2021
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Did you miss last night's Destin City Council meeting? Check it out here. Congratulations to Chatham Morgan! He was appointed by the council to fill the seat left by Councilman Skip Overdier until a special election is held on July 20.
Ken Wampler Newman-Dailey Resort Properties
Wampler Honored as Business Person of the Month
Ken Wampler (right), President of Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, received the Destin Chamber’s Business Person of the Month award from Chamber Chairman Jerry Sullivan of Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican, during the Chamber’s May 14 Business Before Hours at Henderson Beach State Park.

This award is presented directly from the Chamber’s Board of Directors to a Destin area businessperson showing vision for his or her business and leadership in our community. 
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
Tourism & Hospitality Lunch: Creating a Digital Tourist Trap for your Brand
Wednesday, May 19 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Palms of Destin Resort & Conference Center

The tourists are here. Now what? How do you get them into your business? Jason Hall, Founder and CEO of Five Channels, will explain how to 'Create a Digital Tourist Trap for your Brand.' 
Florida SBDC Virtual Office Hours at the Destin Chamber
Thursday, May 20 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Virtual

The Florida SBDC at UWF is hosting virtual consulting hours specifically for business owners in our area. Florida SBDC at UWF Business Consultant Diana Jernigan is available by email for impromptu meetings assisting with business challenges or opportunities.
Progressive Business After Hours at Regatta Commons
Thursday, May 27 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Start at the Destin Chamber

Guests will check-in at the Destin Chamber and will receive a map to explore other businesses and delicious food and beverages around the office park. Thank you to Destin Brewery, Destin Custom Home Builders, Emerald Coast Business Intermediaries, Emerald Grande, HomeFi Digital Mortgage, Kombi Keg, Matthews & Jones LLP and Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club! 

Cost is $5 for members.
Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting
Wednesday, June 2 | 12 - 1 p.m.
Destin Chamber

Our guest speaker will be Lt. Col. James D. Pritchett, the 6th Ranger Training Battalion Commander.

Anyone is welcome to attend. There is no charge.
Business Before Hours
Friday, June 11 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.
The Palms Bistro

Please join us for our June 11 Business Before Hours featuring non-profit partners Destin History & Fishing Museum and the United Way Emerald Coast!
Paddle at the Park
May 20 - Wet Inc.
Congratulations to Sea Star Vacation Rentals on its May 12 ribbon cutting celebrating 18 years in business!
Sea Star Vacation Rentals Ribbon Cutting
Congratulations to the City of Destin on its May 13 ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of Captain Leonard Destin Park!
City Of Destin Captain Leonard Destin Park Ribbon Cutting
Congratulations to Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park on its May 14 ribbon cutting celebrating its grand reopening after park revitalization!
Big Kahuna's Ribbon Cutting
Thank You To Our Renewing Members
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