August 15, 2023

Good morning, Elizabeth!

Did you hear the great news? Destin ranked #17 in US News' "Best Places to Visit in the USA for 2023-24," and it ranked #6 in the Checkr's Top 100 US Boomtowns.

Thank you for your part in making Destin the BEST place to live, work and play!

Okaloosa County Survey to Develop 'Workforce Housing Strategic Action Plan'

Okaloosa County is developing a Workforce Housing Strategic Action Plan for addressing housing needs across the county. Please take a few minutes to complete a survey and help the county better understand public opinions about housing affordability, needs, and types of development. The survey will be open through Sept. 4.

Help Build the 2024 Legislative Agenda

We are working with the Florida Chamber to help build the 2024 Florida Business Agenda to ensure the right things get done in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. We want your opinion on how to make Florida more competitive. Please take a few minutes to tell us what your business needs from your elected officials to help your company, industry, and employees. Your leadership, expertise, and feedback have never been more essential to unite businesses to secure Florida’s future. Please complete this short survey and help set Florida’s 2024 Business Agenda today.

City of Destin Business Tax Receipts Due

This is a reminder that Business Tax Receipts are now open for renewal for FY 2024. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply for or renew your City of Destin Business Tax Receipt, please visit www.cityofdestin.com/227/Business-Tax-Receipts-License. For current City of Destin Business Tax Receipt holders renewing for FY 2024, please submit payment no later than Sept. 30, to avoid any late fees. 

Perks of Your Chamber Membership

Affordable Health Insurance for Your Employees

• ACA-Compliant Group Health Benefits Solution
• Healthiest You by Teladoc

Savings On Your Email Marketing Program

• Save up to 25% with Constant Contact

Save $ On Office Supplies

• Save on office supplies with ODP Business Solutions

Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series: Sandy Trammell

Wednesday, August 16 | 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 August Powerhouse Woman is Sandy Trammell, businesswomen and former Destin City Councilperson.

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.

Multi-Chamber Business After Hours Sponsored by Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Tuesday, August 29 | 5 - 7 p.m.

Location: Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Registration required.

Join us and our friends from the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce for our Aug. 29 Multi-Chamber Business After Hours sponsored by the Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center!

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Wednesday, September 6 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.



Anyone with an interest in the military is invited to attend.

Business Before Hours Sponsored by CRC Data Technologies

Friday, September 8 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village

Registration and payment required.

Please join us for our Sept. 8 Business Before Hours Sponsored by CRC Data Technologies! Together with Destin Elementary School Principal Amy Meyer, Destin Middle School Principal Dr. Belinda Small, and Destin High School Principal Christine Cruickshank, we will announce our new mentoring program with Destin schools.

Annual Golf Tournament Sponsored by Renasant Bank

Thursday, September 28 | Noon Shotgun Start

Location: Emerald Bay Golf Club

Find details here!

Don't miss this annual favorite event! Reserve your sponsorship or team spot before they sell out. 

Alondra's Framing, INC

Emerald Coast Parrot Head Club

MBN ANDRADE LLC

• Boshamps Oyster House
• CBM Mortgage
• Dale E. Peterson Realty, Inc.
• Destin Pontoon Charters
• Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton
• Harbor Cigars
• Home2 Suites by Hilton

• Hsu Educational Foundation
• McNeill Hotel Company
• Okaloosa Heart & Vascular Center
• Pinkie Flamingo & Friends LLC
• Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
• Somerby Santa Rosa Beach
• The Premier Property Group

August 24 - Southern Tide 30A



September 12 - Tru by Hilton Destin

Ongoing through Thursday, August 17

CPT Wealth Strategies' Small Business Owners Summer Seminar Series

Tuesday, August 15

Beachworx Presents CEO Leadership Workshop

Taco & Tequila Tuesday at Mezcal Mexican Grill

Beachworx Speed Networking Hour

Good Grief Luncheon

Music Bingo at Fatboys

Wednesday, August 16

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Writing an Effective Business Plan” Online Webinar

Destin Chamber's Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series: Sandy Trammell

Best Fondue Friends Forever at Melting Pot Destin

Sinfonia presents Peter and the Wolf Op. 67 performed by the Fountain Five Wind Quintet

Wednesday Night Concert Series

Thursday, August 17

Small Business Owners Seminar

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursdate at Melting Pot Destin

Bubbly Baytowne

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Ladies Night at McGuire's Destin

Friday, August 18

Day of Beauty at Aqua Medical Spa

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, August 19

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Hype on the Harbor - A Community Pep Rally

Sunday, August 20

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Sinfonia presents Invoke Concert in the Seaside Amphitheatre.

Monday, August 21

Good Grief Luncheon

Bingo Fundraiser at American Legion Post 296

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.

Superintendent Marcus Chambers Welcomes Students and Parents Back to School

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital and HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital Collect More than 3,000 School Supplies

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida partners with Pensacola Cordova Rotary for Back to School - Lace Up 4 Kids

Okaloosa County Launches Community Survey on Housing Issues

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Receives Prestigious Designation from Destinations International

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