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July 12, 2022
Good morning!
Are you coming to today's 9th Annual Great American Cookout Sponsored by Community Bank and Emerald Coast Title Services? Please bring us some of your brochures! We are restocking our lobby display and want to help you promote your business.

Registration for the event is now closed.
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Business Tax Receipt Renewals for FY 2023
It’s time to renew your Destin Business Tax Receipts (BTRs). To avoid any late fees, renewal payments are due by Sept. 30. For step-by-step instructions, visit www.cityofdestin.com/btr.
Florida Representative Patt Maney Starts Monthly Legislative Newsletter
The 2022 Legislative Session was Representative Maney's second session in Tallahassee and his most successful to date. He successfully ushered six policy bills and one claims bill through the House and Senate that were signed by the Governor. He also secured over $19 million dollars for District 4 and it's communities. Read the entire newsletter here.

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Engage Paddlers & Spectators With Sponsorship of 10th Annual Paddle at the Park Sponsored by HCA Florida Destin Emergency
Set for Aug. 20, the 10th Annual Paddle at the Park Sponsored by HCA Florida Destin Emergency will take place on the beautiful white sandy shores and emerald green Gulf waters of Henderson Beach State Park. The event features 1- and 3-mile recreational races, the 6-mile elite race for the official Destin SUP Cup, and a kids' out-and-back fun paddle.


Thank you to our race partners BOTE and Henderson Beach State Park; title sponsor HCA Florida Destin Emergency; platinum sponsors Destin - Fort Walton Beach and R3 Construction; accommodations sponsors SummerPlace Inn and Vacasa; and silver sponsors Destin Life and Eglin Federal Credit Union! 
 
Want to join the fun? Download our sponsorship form here or contact Dana at dana@DestinChamber.com. This is your final chance to sponsor and be included on the t-shirts.
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Only A Few Spots Remain for Next Destin Forward Class
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 2023 is almost full! For the application and details, please click here.
Leadership Okaloosa Applications are Available
This nine-month experience is designed to enhance the participant’s leadership skills and provide community awareness. Hosted from September to May, participants receive classroom training by certified instructors and are given opportunities to interact with various key community leaders throughout the process. Find the application and details here.
Want Your Business Seen? Advertise on DestinChamber.com!
DestinChamber.com averages more than 56K page views each month. Advertising packages can be tailored to your business' goals. Home page spots are available.

Contact Elizabeth at espies@DestinChamber.com or (850) 837-6241 for more information.
Ready To Add New Employees To Your Team?
Check out our Job Board! To add your own job listing, log into our Member Portal. If you need your login information, send us an email at mail@DestinChamber.com.
Perks of Your Chamber Membership

Affordable Health Insurance for Your Employees
We are pleased to offer an ACA-compliant group health benefits solution that offers premium savings from 10-20% compared to traditional carrier plans. View details here.

Healthiest You by Teladoc is a high-quality virtual care solution designed to serve businesses and their employees who cannot afford traditional health insurance. View details here.

Savings On Your Email Marketing Program
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9th Annual Great American Cookout Sponsored by Community Bank and Emerald Coast Title Services
Tuesday, July 12 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Destin Chamber
Find details here. Registration is now closed.
 
Enjoy networking and a cookout at the Chamber. Our non-profit spotlight is Fisher House of the Emerald Coast.
Shop Talk Thursdays
No Cost Business Consulting
Thursday, July 14 | 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Destin Chamber
 
Florida SBDC at UWF Business Consultant Diana Jernigan will be available for impromptu meetings assisting with business challenges or opportunities. These meetings are confidential, no-cost, and allow you skip the traditional wait period after you request consulting from the Florida SBDC.
Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting
Wednesday, August 3 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Destin Chamber
 
Our speaker will be Col. William David Deitch, 96th Test Wing, Staff Judge Advocate.
BusinessBeforeHours
Business Before Hours Sponsored by A2Z Specialty Advertising
Friday, August 12 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Location: Shoreline Church
Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series: Magda Cooper, BOTE
Wednesday, August 17 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Destin Chamber
2022 Paddle at the Park
Save the Date for our 2022 Signature Events
December 13 - Holiday & Awards Party

Sponsorships are available! Contact Dana at dana@DestinChamber.com for details.
Community Events
Ongoing Through Sunday, August 28

Ongoing Through Monday, August 22

Ongoing Through Wednesday, August 3

Ongoing Through Friday, July 29

Tuesday, July 12

Wednesday, July 13 - Thursday, July 28

Wednesday, July 13

Thursday, July 14

Friday, July 15

Saturday, July 16

Sunday, July 17

Monday, July 18

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.
Thank You To Our Renewing Members
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