Weekly Wave

May 16, 2023

Good afternoon, Elizabeth!

Today, 135 area young professionals are gathering for the first Northwest Florida Young Professionals Conference. Thank you to our sponsors Cox, Crosspoint Niceville, Five Channels, Frances Roy Agency, Grand Welcome of Destin & 30A, Okaloosa Gas, Realty One Group Emerald Coast, United Way Emerald Coast, and Walton County Tourism Department and to our partners the Crestview Area Chamber, Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber, Niceville Valparaiso Chamber, Walton Area Chamber, and Northwest Florida State College for helping us bring this professional development opportunity to our YPs!

Find the full agenda here.

Justin Woodard Honored as Destin Chamber’s Business Person of the Month

During the Destin Chamber’s May 12 Business Before Hours Sponsored by BOTE, Justin Woodard, President - Walton County Division of Community Bank, was honored with the Chamber’s Business Person of the Month Award. 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. He is seen here with 2023 Chamber Chairman Jason Belcher (right), FNBT Bank.

Read more here.

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Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Every Thursday | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.

Florida SBDC at UWF Business Consultant Kevin Oster will be available for impromptu meetings assisting with business challenges or opportunities. These meetings are confidential and at no cost to you. No appointment is required; however, you are welcome to email KOster@uwf.edu if you would like to schedule one.

Business After Hours Sponsored by 790

Thursday, May 25 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: 14073 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin

Registration and payment are required.

Join us for networking, cocktails, and appetizers! Door prizes are welcome.

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Wednesday, June 7 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.

Anyone with an interest in the military is invited to attend. Jamie Auger, Chief, Commander's Action Group (CAG), Eglin Air Force Base, will present a National Security Intel briefing.

Business Before Hours Sponsored by Holloway Yacht Charters

Friday, June 9 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village

Registration and payment required.

Please join us for our June 9 Business Before Hours Sponsored by Holloway Yacht Charters LLC and featuring non-profit spotlight United Way Emerald Coast!

Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series: Okaloosa County Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel

Wednesday, June 21 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Registration required.

In 2023, Ladies Who Launch is continuing its Powerhouse Women Series, highlighting impactful women in our community. Our June Powerhouse Women is Okaloosa County Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel. She took office in November 2014 as our only female County Commissioner and has been a resident of Okaloosa County for more than 35 years.

Avid Storage - Destin

Avid Storage - Miramar Beach

Barnett Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, PA

Hot Spotz Calendar

Impact Lightscapes & Outdoor Audio

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

May 30 - IV Sea Hydration LLC

June 27 - First National Bank

June 29 - The Taylor Haugen Foundation

Tuesday, May 16

Taco & Tequila Tuesday at Mezcal Mexican Grill

Young Professionals of Northwest Florida Leadership Conference

Good Grief Luncheon

Music Bingo at Fatboys

Wednesday, May 17

TeCMEN Industry Day

Military Appreciation Free Lunch on May 17, 2023

Wednesday Night Concert Series

Silent Disco Party

Thursday, May 18

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Starting a Business

Bubbly Baytowne

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

MKAF Concerts in the Village - Yacht Rock Revue

Ladies Night at McGuire's Destin

Friday, May 19 - Saturday, May 20

Destin Open Karate hosted by the the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Friday, May 19

HCA Presents Stroke Survivor Open House

Grand Opening of the Destin Library Coffee Bar

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, May 20 - Sunday, May 21

The Emerald Coast Open World’s Largest Lionfish Tournament

Saturday, May 20

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Bay Area Health & Wellness Expo

6th Ranger Training Battalion Open House

Lionfish & Libations

Sunday, May 21

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Monday, May 22

Bingo Fundraiser at American Legion Post 296

67th Annual Billy Bowlegs Torchlight Parade Powered By Step One Automotive Group

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.