December 23, 2024

Good morning, Elizabeth!

Please note that our office will be closed from Tuesday, December 24, until Wednesday, Jan. 1. We hope you have a wonderful holiday and look forward to serving you in 2025!

Register for 2025 Breakfasts & Lunches & Save $$

Register and prepay for our 2025 breakfasts and lunches, and save $40! In 2025, we will have 10 breakfasts and two lunches. If you attend all of them, the total cost is $290. Prepay for the events by Jan. 31, and your total cost will be $250, saving you a total of $40. To register, please call (850) 837-6241 or email mail@DestinChamber.com.

Mark your calendars! In 2025, breakfast dates are Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, and Nov. 14. In lieu of breakfast, we will hold our Great American Cookout on July 15, and our Bowling for Business Tournament & Lunch on Dec. 5.

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

• You now have access to savings on everything your business relies on with ODP Business Solutions (Office Depot® OfficeMax®). Register today for your no-cost business account with ODP Business Solutions or use this card to save in-store.

Business Before Hours & Annual Membership Meeting

Friday, January 10 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village

Registration and payment required.

Please join us for a delicious breakfast overlooking the beautiful Destin Harbor, as the gavel is passed to our 2025 Chairman of the Board Jenni Brunson, and our 2025 Board of Directors is inducted.

Destin Tourism & Hospitality Lunch Sponsored by Five Channels

Wednesday, January 15 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber Conference Room

Registration and payment required.

We will host an Accommodations Panel focused on Booking Trends, AI Integration, and 2025 Hospitality Insights. Panelists include Kevin Rosa, Director of Sales & Marketing at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, and John Toombs, Vice President/CFO of Harmony Beach Vacations. Anyone with an interest in tourism is invited to attend. Cost is $15 and includes lunch.

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Friday, February 5 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.

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

Osprey Title

Pathways for Positive Growth

Price 4 Limo Panama City Beach

• Beachworx
• Bit-Wizards
• Community Bank
• Destin Counseling Center
• Emerald Bay Golf Club
• Emerald Coast Kennel, Inc.
• Executive Air Cooling, Heating & Refrigeration
• Florida Power & Light
• Friends of Emerald Coast State Parks

• Legacy On The Bay
• Liufau McCall Insurance Group, LLC
• Mezcal Mexican Grill
• Seascape Golf, Beach & Tennis Resort
• Stepping Stones at Roane
• Stepping Stones Early Learning Academy
• Whale's Tail

January 30 - 850 Froyo & Kwench Juice Bar

Congratulations to Detricks Car Wash on last week's ribbon cutting celebration!

Ongoing through Tuesday, December 24

Emeril's Coastal Feast of Seven Fishes

Tuesday, December 24

Christmas Eve at Beach Walk Cafe

Thursday, December 26

Thursdate at Melting Pot

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe

Friday, December 27

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, "Rock Around the Christmas Tree" Music Revue & Photos with Santa

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, December 28

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

CALM Furniture Resale Store Open

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, "Rock Around the Christmas Tree" Music Revue & Photos with Santa

Sunday, December 29

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Destin Community Farmers Market

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

Tuesday, December 31

Emeril's Coastal New Year's Day Menu

Fudpucker's Noon Year's Eve

LuLu's NOON Years Eve

Noon Year’s Eve at HarborWalk Village

New Year's Eve at Beach Walk Cafe

Baytowne Countdown | NYE

New Year’s Eve at HarborWalk Village

Thursday, January 2

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe

Friday, January 3

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, January 4

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Sunday, January 5

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Destin Community Farmers Market

Sunday Brunch at Soleil

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.

Okaloosa County School District Earns Prestigious Purple Star District Designation

Detricks Car Wash Offers Express Car Washing Services in Destin

Christmas Parade Viewing

Support Destin High School Through Its Year-End Giving Campaign

Read the December 2024 Issue of Destin Life

READing Paws Inspires Students at Wright, Kenwood, Destin, Bluewater, and Lewis Schools

Gulfarium and Feed Fosters NWF Team Up to Provide Families a Fun-Filled Holiday Celebration

Be the Magic Foundation Brightens the Holidays for Fresh Start Families

Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel Awarded Prestigious Mike Mitchell Award

Want to see your business news, blogs and awards listed here? Send your updates to espies@DestinChamber.com.