DestinChamber.com

July 7 - Tuesday Talking Points

Destin Forward Deadline

Leadership Okaloosa

Paddle at the Porch

Save Big Money on Office Supplies

Destin Business Forum

Welcome, New Members!

Thank You, Renewing Members!

Click below to view photos

of recent events!

Upcoming Events

July 8

Trees Destin Ribbon Cutting

July 14

2nd Chamber's Great American Cookout Sponsored by Community Bank, Coast and Emerald Coast Title Services

July 14

WealthTrust Asset Management Ribbon Cutting

July 16

Creative Threads Embroidery & Silk Screen Ribbon Cutting

July 21

Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach Ribbon Cutting

July 22

BeMyShopper Ribbon Cutting

July 28

A Chauffeur for Hire Ribbon Cutting

August 15

Paddle at the Porch

Our 2nd Great American Cookout Sponsored by Community Bank, Coast and Emerald Coast Title Services is July 14!

Envision Destin Public Meetings in July

Envision Destin, the city's process to help update its Comprehensive Plan (the document that sets the guidelines for future growth), will continue with a second series of public workshops on July 20, 21, and 22. The public is encouraged to continue to participate in these meetings. For details, visit EnvisionDestin.com.

Approaching Deadline to Apply for Destin Forward

Applications for the next class are due by July 8, 2015!

Are you still considering Destin Forward? Let recent graduates tell you why you do not want to miss this opportunity.

Many thanks to Jack of All Trades Productions for creating our Destin Forward Testimonial Videos!

Leadership Okaloosa Accepting Applications

Leadership Okaloosa is an esteemed leadership training and development program with a 24 year history of being a vital part of Okaloosa County's growth and development of its leaders. This nine month experience is designed to enhance the participant's leadership skills and provide community awareness. Click here for application information.

Paddle at the Porch Early Bird Registration Ends Today

The 4th Paddle at the Porch will be Aug. 15, at 9 a.m. Find registration information, along with all race details, at PaddleAtThePorch.com.

More than half of all paddle boarders are married, college graduates, and earn household incomes of $75K - $200K, according to SUP Magazine. Does this sound like your target market? Check out our sponsorship deck for more details.

Thank you to our partners BOTE and The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House! Thank you also to our sponsors:

Platinum Sponsor
Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.

Cash Purse Sponsors
The Center For Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
Destin Commons
Okaloosa Heart & Vascular Center
ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals

Gold Sponsors
99Rock
Advocare Independent Distributor - threesixtywellnessnola.com
Buffalo Rock Pepsi
Destin Magazine
Gulf Coast Beach Cams
Legacy Boating Club

Accommodations Sponsors
Destin Gulfgate
Sterling Resorts & Realty
Southern
SummerPlace Inn

Silver Sponsor
Coastal Bank and Trust

For more information, visit PaddleAtThePorch.com.

Save Money on Office Supplies

Did you know you can create an Office Depot Business Account through your membership with the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce and save big bucks on your office supplies?

To register for the program, visit MyChamberAdvantage.com/Chamber_SignUp.

Returning customers, please visit http://business.officedepot.com.

Destin Business Forum

The Chamber's television show on Cox Channel 6 features

Acentria Insurace, FL Pace Funding Agency, and The Sonder Project.

Schedule for this week:

Wednesday, July 8, at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 9, at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 12, at 8:30 p.m.

Monday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m.

You may also view the show on our YouTube Channel!

Welcome, New Members!

Thank you to these new members:

A Chauffeur for Hire

Mike Nicoll

121 A Gulfwinds Ct.

Destin, FL 32541

(504) 237-7128

AChauffeurForHire.com

Taxi Services

DestinCustomHomeBuilders.com

Phillip Viahos

4471 Legendary Dr.

Destin, FL 32541

(850) 830-7124

DestinCustomHomeBuilders.com

Real Estate

ECOLAB

Jim McPhail

Destin, FL

(800) 352-5326

ECOLAB.com

Business Equipment Sales & Service

GulfWind Paddle & Surf

Steve Sortner

4552 US Hwy. 98 W.

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

(850) 502-4357

GulfWindPaddleAndSurf.com

Retail Specialty

Legendary Realty, LLC

Lindsey Lynch

Destin, FL 32541

(850) 337-8800

LegendaryRealty.com

Real Estate

Suncoast Pet Supplies

Eric Miller

11275 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Unit 8

Miramar Beach, FL 32550

(850) 837-1521

SunCoastPets.com

Pet Care

Three Lefts Consulting, LLC

Dan Magistri

Miramar Beach, FL 32550

(850) 687-5845

Software Application Development

Thank You, Renewing Members!

A 2 Z Specialty Advertising

Affordable Home Insurance, Inc.

BOTE

Camp Gulf

Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

Community Bank Coast

Destin Getaways Vacation Rentals

Emerald Coast Wine Cellars and Gift Baskets

Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village

Hurlburt Field Sponsorship & Advertising, 1 SOFSS/FSK

James (Jim) T. Wood Jr.

Jenkins Transfer & Storage, Inc.

JPB Commercial Real Estate Advisors

Legendary Marine

Preston Hood Chevrolet, Inc.

Qivana

Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club

Southern Association Management

Southern Management Group
Southern Vacation Rentals
RE/MAX Southern Real Estate

The Village Inn

Veal Convention Services, Inc

Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.

Search our Business Directory for information on these members and more. Buy local!

If you have a question, please call Dena at our front desk at 837-6241.

Have a wonderful and prosperous week,

Shane Moody, CCE, FCCP
President and CEO
Destin Area Chamber of Commerce

Destin Area Chamber of Commerce
4484 Legendary Drive, Suite A | Destin, FL 32541 | Tel: (850) 837-6241 | Fax: (850) 654-5612
Email: mail@destinchamber.com