JULY 2012
VOL. XX NO. VII
2012 DESTIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERSHIP
It’s An Election Year mation is from the Florida Chamber of Commerce. My sharing of this information is in no way an endorsement of any candidate, party, or information included below.) So, here you are. Here are some interesting facts about the upcoming election.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BILL LINDSLEY Chairman of the Board Simple HR MARY ANNE WINDES Chairman Elect Real Estate Professionals of Destin, Inc. Destin Fishing Fleet Marina MIKE FREEMAN Immediate Past Chair Acentria, Inc. AMY PERRY Treasurer Pleat & Perry, P.A. KAREN MCCARTHY Vice Chairman/Communications & Marketing Army Aviation Center Federal Credit Union SHAUN EUBANKS Vice Chairman/Community & Economic Development Community Bank, Destin STEVE JAY Vice Chairman/Membership Development Warren Averett O’Sullivan Creel CAREY TROTTER Vice Chairman/Harbor Association Trotter’s General Contractors, Inc. BRIAN HAUGEN Most Immediate Past Chair/Ex-Officio Emerald Coast Wealth Advisors of Raymond James & Associates DIRECTORS JULIE COTTON Northwest Florida State College TIM EDWARDS Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill REBECCA JONES Fort Walton Beach Medical Center ANDI MAHONEY White-Wilson Medical Center DAVE MORROW Allstate Insurance - Ryland/Morrow Agency LES PORTERFIELD CYNDY THOMAS ResortQuest Vacation Rentals KATHY WHIDDEN Emerald Coast Chiropractic CHAIRMAN’S APPOINTEES HAYWARD DYKES Conerly, Bowman & Dykes, LLP KEN WAMPLER Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, Inc. SPECIAL APPOINTEES JIM BREITENFELD Breitenfeld Development Services, LLC KIM WINTNER Alliance Association Management Co., Inc. MANAGEMENT TEAM SHANE MOODY, CCE, IOM President and CEO ceo@DestinChamber.com ELIZABETH SPIES Vice President of Communications espies@DestinChamber.com WENDY SCHAEFER Information Specialist mail@DestinChamber.com SUZY NICHOLSON HUNT Events Coordinator suzyhunt@DestinChamber.com
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Shane A. Moody, CCE, IOM It’s not new news to you, I’m sure, but 2012 is an election year. We have multiple county seats up for election in both Okaloosa and Walton counties. We have state legislative elections. We have federal elections. 2012 elections are also affected by the census information. With the redistricting of Florida, based on the census results, all seats in the Florida Senate and House are up for election. I thought I’d share some information with you concerning these elections. This information came to me from the Florida Chamber of Commerce. This information was accurate at the time of writing this column. These are not official, but the Florida Chamber believes this includes all candidates at the time of this writing. (DISCLAIMER: This infor-
The Florida Senate: a. 11 Senators term limited out b. 2 open seats c. 27 incumbents running for reelection d. 98 candidates filed– that’s UP from 88 in 2002 e. 48 Republican candidates f. 37 Democrat candidates g. 2 other party and 9 write-in candidates h. Incoming Senate President Don Gaetz has drawn one minor opposition candidate Also in the Senate: a. 8 senate races without opposition b. 3 races with only minor opposition c. 11 Primary Election races and 31 General Election matchups d. There are 28 Republicans in the Florida Senate, and the Florida Chamber team believes Florida will end up with 25-26
Republicans after the November elections. The Florida House: a. 11 Representatives term limited out b. 23 open seats c. 84 incumbents running for reelection d. 306 candidates filed– that’s DOWN from 340 in 2002 e. 149 Republican candidates f. 109 Democrat candidates g. 37 other party Also in the House: a. 30 House races without opposition b. 59 Primary Election races and 74 General Election matchups c. There are 81 Republicans in the Florida House, and the Florida Chamber team believes the Florida House will end up with 76-82 Republicans after the November elections. Due to Florida’s population growth, legislative districts are larger and elections are becoming much more expensive. a. Each of Florida’s 40 Senate seats increased by 70,474 residents and grew from 399,559 residents (2002 – 2012) to
470,033 residents (2012-2022). b. Each of Florida’s 120 House seats increased by 29,494 residents and grew from 133,186 (2002 – 2012) to 156,678 (2002 – 2012). c. Obviously, the cost of conducting mailings, robocalls and targeted television efforts increases with these population changes. d. There are 23 House seats where voter registration is almost equally split. So that’s it from the front lines, from the people who track this daily (and do it masterfully, in my opinion). It should be very interesting to watch. And please, vote in the primaries and the general election. We live in the greatest country in the world, with the greatest freedoms in the world. The privilege to vote is one of those freedoms. Exercise that right! With wishes for continued success, and until next month,
Chamber Statistics: Advertising our World-Class Community In our mission to support Destin as a world-class community, the Chamber’s Welcome Center recorded the following numbers: Our website at www.DestinChamber.com recorded 7,043 unique visitors for May 2012.
May 2012 Phone Calls/E-mails – 902 Incoming Mail – 156 Visitors to Welcome Center Lobby – 310 Visitor’s Guides & Membership Directories Mailed - 459 Relocation Packages – 10
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Paddle at the Porch
The Destin SUP Cup On Aug. 18, the Inaugural Paddle at the Porch - The Destin SUP Cup Presented by Northwest Florida Regional Airport FlyVPS.com will be held in the beautiful emerald green waters behind The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House. The event features a three mile recreational race and a six mile elite race, to be followed by awards, food, and fun! Thank you to title sponsor Northwest Florida Regional Airport FlyVPS.com and partners BOTE and The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House, in conjunction with 99 Rock, Southern Restaurant Group, and SUP Magazine. Awards will be presented to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall winners, as well as 1st place winners for 50+ and for 18 & Under, in the following categories: 3 Mile Race – Men’s Displacement, Women’s Displacement, Men’s Surfstyle, and Women’s Surfstyle; and 6 Mile Race – 14’ Men’s Elite, 12’6” Men’s Elite, 12’6” Women’s Elite, Men’s Surfstyle, and Women’s Surfstyle. Prior to Aug. 18, the fee is $55. Registration may be completed on www.active. com, before Aug. 15. Registration may also be completed by submitting an application
with payment to the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce by Aug. 17. On Aug. 18, the fee is $65. Race day registration may be completed at The Back Porch, located at 1740 Scenic Hwy. 98 E., in Destin, from 8 – 9:30 a.m. T-shirts and commemorative coolers will be given to registrants while supplies last. Race packets may be picked up at The Back Porch, in Destin, from 6 – 8 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 17. For those who cannot make the party, packets may also be picked up at the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce, located at 4484 Legendary Drive, Suite A, in Destin, on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 1 – 5 p.m., or Friday, Aug. 17, from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. They may also be picked up the day of the race at The Back Porch, located at 1740 Scenic Hwy. 98 E., in Destin, from 8 – 9:30 a.m. A mandatory race meeting will be held at 9:40 a.m., on Aug. 18, behind The Back Porch, just prior to the start of the race. Race sponsorships are available. Please call Suzy Nicholson Hunt at (850) 8372711 x2 or email suzyhunt@DestinChamber.com for details. Only sponsors may set up booths and sell merchandise.
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better together. Joining forces to create the Southeast’s premier accounting firm, Warren Averett, LLC. The certified public accounting firms of Warren Averett, Wilson Price and O’Sullivan Creel have combined to become Warren Averett, LLC. Our combined firm offers expanded reach and resources, additional service solutions and strengthened depth of expertise, with the same level of personal client service. With more than 550 team members and 11 offices, the combined firm of Warren Averett, LLC will rank among the top 35 firms in the nation and within the top 5 largest southeastern firms.
Candidates for Upcoming Election to Participate in July 31 Forum The Destin Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor The Destin Log invite you to meet your candidates for Okaloosa County positions, including Sheriff, Tax Collector, Superintendent of Schools, County Commissioner, and School Board, as well as Destin Fire Commissioner, during a forum on Tuesday, July 31. The forum, to be held in the Destin Life Center at Destin United Methodist Church from 5 – 6:30 p.m., will be set up “expo-style.” Each participating candidate will have a designated table at which they can greet attendees of the forum and distribute any campaign materials. Near the end of the evening, each candidate will be given three minutes to make a campaign statement from the podium to those in attendance. For more information, please contact the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce at (850) 837-6241.
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Chamber Board of Directors Meeting will be held in the Chamber conference room at 11:30 a.m.
The Social Media Group will meet at noon in the Chamber’s conference room. This group offers Chamber members a forum to discuss social media tools and strategies, learn about new applications, and connect with like-minded Chamber members. It will meet once per month, is limited to the first 40 to register, and is open to Chamber members only. During this meeting, we welcome back Dan Fugate, with Clever Ogre, to lead a discussion on Writing for the Web/SEO Tips. If you would like to attend, please contact Elizabeth Spies at espies@DestinChamber.com or call (850) 837-2711x5. You are encouraged to bring your laptop or SmartPhone, if you like. The Chamber does have WiFi available. JULY
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The Destin Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to our July Business After Hours sponsored by St. Andrews By The Sea Episcopal Church. Event hours are 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Please do not forget to bring your business card for networking and our door prize drawing. All businesses are invited to bring a door prize, which offers one more way for you to gain exposure. There is no fee for members to attend this event. The non-member fee is $20.
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Frank Glunn, Pelican Real Estate This month’s Member in the Spotlight Frank Glunn can speak both Russian and German! As a broker Frank Glunn associate with Pelican Real Estate, he “enjoys meeting interesting people and having the opportunity to help them with their real estate needs, thereby forming lasting friendships.” Pelican Real Estate is a full service real estate brokerage specializing in residential, commercial, and investment real estate. Pelican is the
largest independent locally owned real estate company in Northwest Florida. Its coverage area includes Panama City to Pensacola to Crestview and beyond. The real estate market is evolving daily, and Pelican has stayed ahead of the game by investing in out of the box technology and marketing to keep innovative services available for the buyers and sellers in the market. Pelican has launched a new interactive website offering easy search and save options, automatic REO reports, and a recently added properties section for each local market. There is no download required for its mobile website. Glunn is a retired military officer with more than 30 years of service and was recently selected
as the Destin Area Chamber 2010 Retired Military Person of the Year. As the president of the Northwest Florida Military Officers Association (NWFMOA) Scholarship Fund, Glunn recently had the privilege of awarding scholarships to top JROTC juniors and seniors at the five Okaloosa County high schools. Glunn received his B.S. degree from the University of Maryland, M.S. degree from George Washington University, and his MBA degree from Harvard University. He is a licensed Realtor with more than 25 years of real estate experience and an active member in the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information, you may reach Glunn at (850) 650-2220 or visit www.mypelicanrealestate.com.
Destin Forward Provides In-Depth View of our City Spend an afternoon cruising the Destin harbor Meet with and ask questions of city, county, and state leaders Tour area developments, parks, and a military installation Enjoy panel discussions of community and business leaders Make connections with up to 25 other like-minded participants Designed to provide a hands-on learning experience into the issues facing the Destin community on a day-to-day basis, Destin Forward is now accepting up to 25 business professionals for the class of 2013. Participants will learn from experts in many different fields, including the environment, boat safety, tourism promotion, and government affairs.
“There are a lot of individuals that step up and take an active role in Destin to make this community a great place to live, work, and play. Destin Forward has provided me with a stronger drive to be one of those people.” - Jason Wilbur, Regions Bank “One thing I learned from Destin Forward was how important leadership is to the community and how roles like the Mayor and City Councilors help shape the city of Destin. Leadership is the key, and I feel like Destin Forward helps prepare us to take on roles like these and take an active part in Destin’s future.” - Kristin Taylor, Cox Communications, Inc. Deadline to submit your application is July 31, and the next class begins in August. For more information or to request an application, please contact Suzy Nicholson Hunt at (850) 837-2711 x2 or suzyhunt@DestinChamber.com.
Celebrating Ambassador Successes
MAY 2012
Join us for our Leaders In Business Lunch sponsored by CenturyLink, to be held at Destin Middle School. Sen. Don Gaetz and Reps. Marti Coley and Matt Gaetz will provide a Legislative Update. Lunch is $15 for those members who pre-register, $20 for members at the door, and $30 for non-members. Please remember that reservations are required, and no shows will be billed. All registrations are due by Friday, July 6, at noon. Check-in begins at 11:15 a.m., and the lunch begins promptly at 11:30 a.m. JULY
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Congratulations to our top Ambassadors for May 2012: 145 points – Paul Woolman, Copy Systems Business Center, Inc. 140 points – Larry Phillips, Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast 130 points – Richard Barrington, Holiday Isle Properties, Inc. Thank you to Paul Woolman for welcoming the following businesses into the Chamber: BoDacious and Sugar Baby’s Candy & Ice Cream Shop, LLC. www.DestinChamber.com
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Children’s Volunteer Health Network, Inc.
Destin Forward Class Project
98 Nails
Gulf Coast Insulation
PO Box 2142 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (850) 622-3200 www.cvhnkids.org Category: Non-Profits Chamber Rep: Zach Billingsley
4484 Legendary Drive Ste. A Destin, FL 32541 (850) 837-6241 www.destinchamber.com Category: Non-Profits Chamber Rep: Shane Moody
10859 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Unit 401 Miramar Beach, FL 32550 (850) 424-7565 Category: Nail Salons Chamber Rep: Bruce Nguyen
63 S. Stagecoach Rd. Defuniak Springs, FL 32435 (850) 685-9709 www.gulfcoastinsulation.com Category: Insulation Chamber Rep: Erin LaGrosse
Rotolo’s
Seacoast Realty Group
Jets Pizza of Destin
McDonald’s
985 Hwy. 98 E. Ste. F Destin, FL 32541 (850) 269-5200 www.rotolos.com Category: Restaurants-Pizza Chamber Rep: Devon Williams
1150 Airport Rd. #171 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 650-5541 www.seacoastrealtygroup.com Category: Real Estate Chamber Rep: Dan Dufaultw
4418 Commons Dr. E. Ste. B-2 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 654-5387 www.jetspizza.com Category: Restaurants-Pizza Chamber Rep: Nick Borst
In front of Target Shopping Center www.mcdmc.com Category: Restaurants-Fast Foods Chamber Rep: David Costa
Ready to schedule your ribbon cutting? Destin Pilates Center 36150 Emerald Coast Pkwy. #108 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 460-2828 www.destinpilates.com Category: Fitness Centers Chamber Rep: Susan A. Dunnam Photo Credit: Jeffrey Patrick of V&V Photography, LLC
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BoDacious 36058 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 837-2632 Category: Interior Designers Chamber Rep: Bo Casey
Please contact Suzy Nicholson Hunt at (850) 837-2711 x2 or suzyhunt@DestinChamber.com.
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Business Briefs *Retraction: Last month, Kent Chamberlain’s photo was misidentified as Patrick King. Kent is a new saleperson with The Logo Place.
Okaloosa School District Raises Critical Funds During Change for Children Campaign
worked the front lines of information security, then later as a senior manager for the security response organization Symantec. Cianciotto earned his B.S.in Computer Information Systems from the University of West Florida.
Landrum Human Resource Companies Announces New MIS Director Andy Cianciotto has joined the staff of Landrum Human Resource Companies as the new Andy Cianciotto MIS director. Cianciotto is responsible for setting the direction and implementing the company’s information management strategy. Cianciotto returned to Pensacola after spending 15 years in Los Angeles, Calif., where he PAGE 6
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Okaloosa Arts Alliance 5th Annual Family Fun Arts Fest Recap The 5th Annual Family Fun Arts Fest on Saturday, May 12, was a success. The Okaloosa Arts Alliance (OAA) would like to thank everyone who participated.
More than 20 schools from Okaloosa County participated in the annual Change for Children Campaign during the 2011-2012 year. The schools raised more than $17,000 in change to benefit the abused, neglected, and abandoned children of our community. Schools that participated used creative ways, like holding a bake sale, to collect change at their school. Ruckel Middle School was the winner from the Okaloosa County School District and raised $3,010. Photo shows Ruckel Middle School students with Children In Crisis, Inc., president and CEO Ken Hair and Okaloosa County School District superintendent Alexis Tibbetts.
Emerald Coast. Matthews’ team had $6,453,500 and Farrell had $5,510,000 in closed sales for the months of January, February, and March.
WSRE’s Annual Tea Party a Success WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast, recently held its third annual spring tea party, Southern & Sassy, on Sunday, May 6, at the Pensacola Yacht Club. The public television fundraiser was a success raising more than $10,000 in gross revenue towards the mission of local public television station WSRE.
Seen here (left to right) CIC president and CEO Ken Hair receives donations from Joann Dunnam and Sammie Davis of the woman’s club, along with Natalie Rodriguez, CIC volunteer/ events director.
The Twin Cities Woman’s Club recently helped the kids of Children in Crisis (CIC), Inc., by donating critical funding to help sustain operations of the CIC Children’s Neighborhood.
Silver Sands Recognizes May Employee
Coldwell Banker Honors Top Selling Teams and Agents Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS, announced the Vicki Matthews Team Andrea Farrell with Vicki Matthews, Jim Matthews, Michelle King, and Jon Lyons was the Top Producing Vicki Matthews Team and Andrea Farrell was the Top Producing Individual Agent for the Destin & 30A offices for the 1st three months of this year. Matthews and Farrell both hold the coveted Coldwell Banker Previews designation, and they specialize in listing and selling luxury homes and condos on the
Silver Sands Factory Stores announced its May Employee of the Month is Brian Foster of SAS Shoes. He has been with SAS Shoes for a year and is a full-time sales associate. “Brian has great customer service skills. He always greets customers with a smile and helps them find comfortable shoes that fit perfectly,” commented Tracy Cotton, store manager at SAS Shoes. “During our last corporate conference, www.DestinChamber.com
Brian’s sales alone allowed our store to win! ”
Twin Cities Hospital in Top 10% for Patient Experience Twin Cities Hospital was named a recipient of the 2012 HealthGrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ by HealthGrades, the leading provider of information to help consumers make an informed decision about a physician or hospital. This distinction ranks Twin Cities Hospital among the top 10% of hospitals nationwide based on an analysis of patient satisfaction data for 3,837 U.S. hospitals.
Wampler Appointed to President of NewmanDailey Association Management Division With a focus on service and impressive resume of experience, Ken Wampler Ken Wampler was appointed president of Association Management Division for Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, Inc. In his expanded role, Wampler will oversee the Association Management Division day-to-day operations and staff as well as business development for all Newman-Dailey Resort Properties divisions.
SETCO’s Holly Jalbert Coaches Green Lanterns To Setco Services, L.L.C, Holly Jalbert is a trusted employee and closing officer; however, to her son, Michael, Holly is “Mommy Coach.” Jalbert volunteered to coach a YMCA Mini-Mi T-Ball team this spring. Sponsored by Setco Services, The Green Lanterns consisted of nine, four through six-year-olds.
Top Producers for May Crye-Leike Coastal Realty announced its Top Producers in Closed Wanda Duke Sales Volume for the month of May were Colleen Regan and Kim Kirby, and the Top Listings Agents Randy Morris for the month of May was the Wanda Duke Team. Regan grew up on the Emerald Coast and has worked Kim Kirby in the Destin area for the past 25 years. She has a very well rounded background with a degree in Control in Systems Colleen Regan Engineering and 12 years in sales management of the largest interior design firm in Destin before becoming a REALTOR. Kirby grew up in the south and made Destin her home in 1995. Having worked in all facets of the real estate industry, she brings an array of experience to the table. She is a broker/associate and holds accreditation as a short sales/foreclosure specialist. The Wanda Duke Team is made up of Wanda Duke and Randy Morris. Duke is a partner in Crye-Leike Coastal Realty, which is a franchise of Crye-Leike Realtors, Inc. She joined Crye-Leike in May of 2000 and brings more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience to the Destin market. She holds an Accredited Buyer Representative designation and is See BRIEFS on page 7 NETWORK JULY 2012
BRIEFS continued from page 6 working on her Broker license. Growing up in Alabama, Morris vacationed along the Emerald Coast often. He joined the CryeLeike Coastal Realty family in April 2011. His education includes a B.S. in Accounting and an M.B.A. in Business Management, both from Troy University.
Walton School District Raises Critical Funds During Change for Children Campaign The Walton County schools participated in the annual Change for Children Campaign during the 2011-2012 year. The schools raised $6,197.82 in change to benefit the abused, neglected, and abandoned children of our community. Butler Elementary School was the overall winner from the Walton County School District and raised $1, 125.32.
Hidden Dunes Ranks Among Top 50 Tennis Resorts Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort was ranked as one of the top 50 tennis resorts worldwide by Tennis Resort Online. Hidden Dunes Tennis Center, which features six championship clay Rubico courts, received high marks for overall tennis experience, tennis staff, instruction, and game matching.
Beach Community Bank Loves the Fisher House Beach Community Bank chose the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast to support during the month of May for its We Love Community program. During the month, employees raised $370 for FHEC through Jean’s Day. They also collected a donation from the
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community of individual toiletries that will be used by the guests staying there.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church Helps Children in Crisis
St. Peter’s Catholic Church recently helped the kids of Children in Crisis (CIC), Inc., by donating funds, clothing, and other needed items. Thanks to the generous donations from the church members, the kids at the CIC Children’s Neighborhood received critical funding and other needed items to help adjust in their new home. Seen here (from left to right) Ken Hair, CIC president and CEO, receives a donation of $1,190.00 from Teresa McClure, Joni Flanagan, and Tina Henderson from St. Peter’s Catholic Church, along with Walt Maine, CIC board member and chair of the Faith Community Committee.
Coldwell Banker Gulf Coast Region Wins Top Award from Cartus Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS, was awarded the 2012 Cartus Broker Network Masters Cup in recognition of its outstanding performance on behalf of the clients of the world’s leading corporate relocation company. The honor was bestowed at the 2012 Cartus Broker Network International Conference held in April in Florida at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes.
Star Real Estate Named Exclusive Listing Company of Shores of Panama, LLC Star Real Estate is pleased to have been named the exclusive listing broker for Shores of Panama, LLC. The property is located at 9900 Thomas Drive, in Panama City Beach. The Shores of Panama Club owner has implemented improvements that are making the original resort vision a reality. New upscale furniture and cabanas on the pool deck, better gym equipment, and new exciting spa services are just a few of the improvements underway.
Destin’s First Female Chiropractor Emerald Coast Chiropractic announced the addition of Destin’s first female chiropractor to its staff. Dr. Kelly Patrick King Donaldson officially joined the team at Emerald Coast Chiropractic in April and has been busy over the last few months getting involved throughout the community in Okaloosa and Walton counties. Donaldson is originally from Bentonville, Ark. She graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2008 with a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. Upon completion of her undergraduate degree, she continued on to Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, Mo. There she completed her chiropractic education along with a Masters of Science degree in Sports Science and Rehabilitation.
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center Awarded “A” for Patient Safety Fort Walton Beach Medical Center was honored with an “A”
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Hospital Safety ScoreSM by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The Hospital Safety ScoreSM was calculated under the guidance of The Leapfrog Group’s Blue Ribbon Expert Panel, using publicly available data on patient injuries, medical and medication errors, and infections. U.S. hospitals were assigned an A, B, C, D, or F for their safety.
Legendary Marine to Debut Spectacular New Marquis 630 Sport Yacht in Early July Legendary Marine, the Gulf Coast’s largest boat dealership and multi-year winner of top boat dealer sales and service awards, will soon premiere the all-new Marquis 630 Sport Yacht to the Gulf Coast at its Destin headquarters. Legendary Marine is the exclusive dealer for Marquis Yachts for the entire Gulf Coast region.
Cox Cablethon Raises $31,600 for Covenant Hospice The 40th Annual Cox Cablethon benefiting Covenant Hospice raised $31,600 for services to local patients and loved ones facing the end of life. This year’s event featured a new format, moving from the long-standing live televised program and auction to a 30-minute pre-taped segment and an online auction.
New Realtors Join Coldwell Banker The Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS Destin Office announced that Deborah Horaist, Jake Maurer, Trish Duggan, and Gulia Kirimova all joined its office
in March, April, May, and June. Horaist came over to Coldwell Banker United Debbie Horaist from Sandestin Real Estate. She has worked for many years selling new construction properties in Gulia Kirimova and around Destin. Maurer joined Coldwell Banker United Commercial after working Jake Maurer almost 40 years in commercial real estate in St. Louis, Mo. He brings incredible knowledge and experience from the commercial real estate world in this market. Maurer joined the team from Keller Williams. He’s joining forces with his father, Tom Maurer, to provide a one two punch in commercial and residential real estate. Duggan is fairly new to the real estate business, but comes with experience from the world of FedEx. She has incredible energy and is dedicating herself to building a professional real estate business in a short amount of time. Kirimova comes to Coldwell Banker United from Crye-Leike. She brings extensive international knowledge and experience to the team. She speaks fluent Russian and is working the international marketplace to bring more international investors to our beautiful beaches.
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Business After Hours
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Sponsored by: North Light Marina On May 24, Destin Area Chamber members joined members from the Crestview Area, Greater Fort Walton Beach, and Niceville Valparaiso chambers of commerce for a Business After Hours hosted and sponsored by North Light Marina. North Light is a full service marina, which is open to the public. It is located on the Choctawhatchee Bay in Niceville. In addition to beautiful bay views, it offers a state-of-the-art dry storage boat facility, fishing tournaments and seminars, a restaurant, and more. For more information, please call (850) 678-2350 or visit www.NorthLightMarina.com.
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Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village
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Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill HarborWalk Village Simple HR
We missed thanking one business for a door prize donated during our April Business Afters. Many thanks to Merlins Pizza!
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Leaders In Business Lunch
During our June 12 Leaders In Business Lunch, held at Destin United Methodist Church, Mayor Sam Seevers presented a State of the City Report.
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Capt. Nemo Kid Cruises Chartwell Hospitality Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance Eglin Federal Credit Union Emerald Coast Chiropractic End Zone Apparel Gold’s Gym
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Gulf Power Party Boats Destin Princess and Destiny PT Solutions St. Andrew’s By The Sea Episcopal Church Warren Averett O’Sullivan Creel
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Chamber Welcomes New Members During Reception
On June 12, new members were introduced to the Chamber, its Board Members, and staff at a new member reception held in the Chamber conference room. We would like to thank all new members who attended, including the following: Ansley & West, P.A.; Joe’s Crab Shack; The Logo Place; Massage Envy Spa Destin; Plan Ahead Events; Ronald McDonald House Charities Northwest Florida; Kelly A. Seebaldt D.M.D., P.A.; and Sugar Baby’s Candy & Ice Cream Shop, LLC. Read further to learn more about some of the Chamber’s newest members: Ansley & West, P.A., is a law firm in Destin dedicated to assisting clients with their legal needs. Its practice focuses in the areas of Family Law, Real Estate, Collections, and Business Law. When you enlist the help of Ansley & West, P.A., you can feel confident that you have attorneys dedicated to be by your side every step of the way. For assistance, please call (850) 837-3777 or visit www.awlawdestin.com. Kent Chamberlain is now with The Logo Place, a local company which specializes in logo creation, rebranding, and original artwork, as well as screen printing and PAGE 10
embroidery. Chamberlain’s clients already include the Destin Fishing Fleet Marina, La Famiglia, and Landshark’s Pizza Company. Contact Chamberlain at (850) 650-3393 or www.TheLogoPlace.com. Massage Envy Spa Destin is conveniently located at Crystal Beach Plaza, 34904 Emerald Coast Pkwy., near Barnes & Noble. It is open seven days per week. The hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Start your Wellness Plan today. Monthly membership dues are $59 and include one customized one hour massage every month or Murad Healthy Skin facial for $10 more. Additional one hour massage sessions throughout the month are $39 each. Additional one hour Murad facials are $49 each. Call (850) 650-8500 to book an appointment. Find out more about our Family Add-on membership, Hot Stone Therapy, gift cards, and more. As a full service meeting and event management company, Plan Ahead Events can conceptualize and implement meetings and events of all sizes and calibers. As experts in our industry, we maintain national strategic
relationships and an extensive knowledge base that allow us the resources to execute meetings and events at any level. Our understanding of customer service and commitment give us a significant advantage above the rest. We are very flexible with the services that we offer and can offer our complete list of services in coordinating your meeting or event, or we can offer our services on an individual basis. For more information, please visit www.pae-ec.com. The Ronald McDonald House of NWFL, a 501c3 non profit organization, provides a “Home away from Home” for families who have a critically ill child, 21 years of age or younger, receiving medical treatment from a facility in Pensacola. Accommodations in our 26-bedroom house include private bedrooms and bathrooms, family room, kitchen, and family pantry. Warm meals are donated by individual donors and businesses on a regular basis. A one-time donation of $10 per night is requested to defray expenses, but families unable to contribute will NEVER be turned away for an inability to pay. For more information, call (850) 477-2273 or visit www.rmhc-nwfl.org.
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For Dr. Kelly Seebaldt, his “Dream Came True” when he opened his dental practice in Destin at 385 Harbor Blvd. Seebaldt grew up in this area and wants to provide his patients, his friends, with the best personal service and quality dental health care possible. He is a graduate of the University of Florida and Nova Southeastern Dental School in Miami. He enjoys outdoor sports and is an avid supporter of the military and the Wounded Warrior Project. Seebaldt is accepting new patients. Call 837-2189 for an appointment and a friendly staff will be there to greet and serve you. Sugar Baby’s Candy & Ice Cream Shop, LLC, located in Shoreline Village, was created with a vision to bring a new amazing sweet shop to Destin. Sugar Baby’s is the only retailer to bring Ashby’s Sterling premier ice cream to Florida. From the shores of Lake Michigan, this award-winning ice cream has unique flavors loaded with the good stuff and using only top quality ingredients. Sugar Baby’s also has an endless array of incredible sweets for all candy lovers, including cotton candy and all natural lollis. A one-stop-shop to satisfy all your cravings! NETWORK JULY 2012
Become a member of the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce today, and save $15 on your initial dues! BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Networking Opportunities – Access to more than 25 events per year providing contact with business leaders; events to include: Business After Hours, Leaders in Business Lunch, Golf Tournament, Business Expo, Annual Banquet, New Member Luncheon, and more Listing in Business Directory at www.DestinChamber.com, including link to your website, and in annual Visitor’s Guide & Membership Directory Members-only pricing Access to leading business information, including weekly Chamber email, monthly newsletter, and special, as needed, notifications. Member recognition –Membership decal, use of logo (with written permission), and listing in mid-year Network newsletter Access to training/meeting facility (Chamber conference room) Educational opportunities
Job postings on www.DestinChamber.com. Access to appearance on Destin Business Forum, the Chamber’s TV show Access to Chamber database and mailing labels Free distribution of company marketing material in Chamber visitor center Access to advertising in Network and on www.DestinChamber.com Access to online marketing tools Opportunity for 50-word business description List events on Chamber’s online community calendar Unlimited business representatives receive emails Volunteer opportunities Ribbon cutting services Access to weekly inquiry list
Annual Dues Payment for Business Membership is $315. Join today for $300! Additional membership levels with special sponsorship packages and advertising discounts are available. Please ask for details.
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July Calendar of Events July 2, 16, 23, & 30 Magical Mondays Location: Village of Baytowne Wharf Time: 7 – 9 p.m. www.BaytowneWharf.com
July 4, 11, 18, & 25 Wednesday Night Concert Series Location: Village of Baytowne Wharf Time: 7 – 9 p.m. www.BaytowneWharf.com
July 2 – 6, 9 – 13, 16 – 20, 23 – 27, & 30 – August 3 SummerWILD Children’s Camp Location: HarborWalk Village Time: 9 a.m. www.HarborWalkDestin.com July 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 Boomin’ Tuesdays Location: Village of Baytowne Wharf Time: 7 – 9 p.m. www.BaytowneWharf.com July 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 Pardi Gras Location: HarborWalk Village Time: 7 p.m. www.HarborWalkDestin.com July 4 Red, White & Baytowne Location: Village of Baytowne Wharf www.BaytowneWharf.com
July 5, 12, 19, & 26 Red, White and Blue Celebration Location: HarborWalk Village Time: 7 p.m. www.HarborWalkDestin.com July 5, 12, 19, & 26 Sunset Cinema Location: Village of Baytowne Wharf Time: 8 p.m. www.BaytowneWharf.com July 6 4th of July Extravaganza Friday Night Flick Location: HarborWalk Village Time: 8 p.m. www.HarborWalkDestin.com
July 6 & 7 Konstantino Trunk Show Location: McCaskill & Company Time: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. www.McCaskillAndCompany.com July 7, 14, 21, & 28 Rock the Docks Location: HarborWalk Village Time: 7 p.m. www.HarborWalkDestin.com July 23 – 27 Mattie Kelly and Missoula Children’s Theater - Jack and The Beanstalk Production Location: Village Baptist Church www.MattieKellyArtsFoundation.org July 25 JobsPlus Mobile Unit Location: Silver Sands Factory Stores Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. www.SilverSandsOutlet.com
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2012 Leadership Okaloosa Graduates 28 Community Leaders The Costa Leadership Institute at Northwest Florida State College, in partnership with the Crestview Area, Destin Area, Niceville Valparaiso, and Greater Fort Walton Beach chambers of commerce, honored 28 Okaloosa County business professionals during a luncheon on June 5, as graduates of the 2012 Leadership Okaloosa class. The 2012 Leadership Okaloosa graduates include John Bernhart, Merrill Lynch; Bruce Berntsen, InDyne, Inc.; Denise Bowers, Rocky Bayou Christian School; Nina Brink, White-Wilson Medical Center; Levette Calhoun, InDyne, Inc.; Lindsey Grissom, Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office; Michael Hamby, Chesser & Barr, P.A.; Stephen Hay, Zaxby’s; Wanjiku Jackson, Northwest Florida State College; David Jeffcoat, Unishippers, D&P Shipping; Rebecca Jones, Fort Walton Beach Medical Center; Gina Marini, Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida; Craig Miller, Okaloosa County School District, Niceville High School; Peggy Milz, L-3 Communications Crestview Aerospace; Brett Olmstead, Waste Management Inc. of Florida; Eric Parsons, Okaloosa County
Tax Collector’s Office; Tracey Paskell, Rockey Bayou Christian School; Terrilyn Roddy, White-Wilson Medical Center;Jessica Rybarczyk, Beach Community Bank; Isabelle Sabato, United States Air Force; Paul Shelton, InDyne, Inc.; Amy Sousa, Health Care Marketing Professional; Michele Steurer, White-Wilson Medical Center; Jean Supple, CCB Community Bank; Vandy Vela, AT&T Mobility; Neena Wiley, Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office; Lisa Worthington-White, White-Wilson Medical Center; and Graham Pierce, High School Student. One of the many highlights of this year’s program was the government awareness project in which the Leadership Okaloosa class participated. Throughout the year, class members attended city council, county commission, and school board government meetings in Okaloosa County, sharing what they learned with their peers. The project allowed class members to become better informed of the city and county government issues and witness the leadership roles governmental officials play in the area. The Costa Leadership Institute is currently accept-
ing applications for the 2012-2013 Leadership Okaloosa program. The nine month program is designed to enhance the participant’s leadership skills and provide community awareness. The class meets once a month from September to May and participants receive classroom training by a certified instructor and are given opportunities to interact with various key community leaders throughout the process. A highlight of the program is a two day trip to Tallahassee for the Legislative Day meetings. Tours of area businesses, such as the Northwest Florida Regional Airport and Eglin Air Force Base, provide participants with an understanding of the community. Additionally, each participant takes part in a group project to benefit the participant and the community, while focusing on project management, time management, and team building skills. Tuition for the Leadership Okaloosa program is $900, and applications are due by July 15. Applications are available online at www.nwfsc.edu/LI or by calling (850) 729-6880 or emailing Leadership@NWFSC.edu.
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Destin Area Chamber member Vandy Vela (center) receives her application from Destin Area Chamber Board Chairman Bill Lindsley; Destin Area Chamber President and CEO Shane Moody; Niceville Valparaiso Chamber President and CEO Tricia Brunson; and Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber President and CEO Ted Corcoran. Vela is also a Destin Area Chamber Ambassador.
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Destin Area Chamber member Rebecca Jones (center) receives her application from Destin Area Chamber Board Chairman Bill Lindsley; Destin Area Chamber President and CEO Shane Moody; Niceville Valparaiso Chamber President and CEO Tricia Brunson; and Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber President and CEO Ted Corcoran. Jones is also a Destin Area Chamber Board member.
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BoDacious 36058 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 837-2632 Category: Interior Designers Chamber Rep: Bo Casey
Hancock Bank 768 N. Beal Pkwy. Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547 (850) 420-6015 Category: Banks Chamber Rep: Robert Saxer
Cotton & Gates 3 Plew Ave. Shalimar, FL 32579 (850) 651-9900 www.cottongates.com Category: Attorneys Chamber Rep: Byron Cotton
Paul Kellum, D.D.S. 985 Airport Rd. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 837-6645 Category: Dentists Chamber Rep: Dr. Paul Kellum
Emerald Coast Chapter, Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 1687 Hwy. 98 W. #3 Mary Esther, FL 32569 (850) 225-2957 Category: Non-ProďŹ ts Chamber Rep: Frank Glunn
Sugar Baby’s Candy & Ice Cream Shop, LLC 802 Hwy. 98 E. Destin, FL 32541 (205) 368-6933 Category: Ice Cream, Yogurt, Shaved Ice, & Chocolate Chamber Rep: Julie J. Stone
Excalibur Protective and Investigative Services Inc. 415 Richard Jackson Blvd. Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 630-3399 www.episops.com Category: Security Services Chamber Rep: Mike Arrington
Willa Merriott Realty, Inc. 12273 Emerald Coast Pkwy. W. #113 Miramar Beach, FL 32550 (850) 837-0002 www.willamerriott.com Category: Accommodations-Rentals Chamber Rep: Willa Merriott
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UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER WORKSHOPS
The following workshops will be offered by the University of West Florida’s Small Business Development Center during July 2012. For more information, please call (850) 833-9400. July 12, 1 – 4 p.m. Starting a Business
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A & A Properties of Destin, Inc. (850) 654-4437 Chamber Rep: Bill Abbott
Destin Charter Service (850) 837-1995 Chamber Rep: Jami Jones
Lighthouse Restaurant (850) 654-2828 Chamber Rep: Reuben Shackelford
A.J.’s Seafood & Oyster Bar (850) 837-0404 Chamber Rep: Alan Laird
Destin History & Fishing Museum (850) 837-6611 Chamber Rep: Jean Melvin
Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc., Dallas TX, Sondra Pace, Independent Beauty Consultant and Team Leader (850) 654-1353 Chamber Rep: Sondra Pace
Ace Hardware Of South Walton (850) 654-8848 Chamber Rep: Mike Richardson
Destin Luxury Rentals (850) 837-4191 Chamber Rep: Wanda Lavender Nutt
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar (850) 267-3055 Chamber Rep: Tammy Bailey
Easy Street Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals (850) 420-6288 Rick Scali
Avantgarde Salon, Inc. (850) 654-5057 Chamber Rep: Joseph Rogers
Emerald Coast Chiropractic (850) 654-1850 Chamber Rep: Ken Whidden, D.C.
Blackwater Canoe Rental (850) 623-0235 Chamber Rep: Randy Polk
Emerald Coast Science Center (850) 664-1261 Chamber Rep: Jamie LaFollette
Candlewood Suites (850) 337-3770 Chamber Rep: Boyd Harrison
The Fresh Market (850) 650-0989 Mike Dean
Club Destin Resort (850) 654-4700 Chamber Rep: Mr. Gary Gasper Coastal Accounting of NW Florida, PA (850) 654-9235 Chamber Rep: Eddie Cowen Coastal Business Products, Inc. (850) 863-2515 Chamber Rep: Bruce Irvine Coldwell Banker Premier Group - Barry Gernstetter (314) 650-8927 Chamber Rep: Barry Gernstetter Community Bank, Destin (850) 650-4231 Chamber Rep: Kristen Brannon Complete Signs (334) 797-1201 Chamber Rep: Justin Holland Copy Systems Business Center, Inc.-SRB (850) 267-4552 Chamber Rep: Russ Tommey Country Inn & Suites (850) 650-9191 Chamber Rep: Rod Johnson NETWORK JULY 2012
Gold’s Gym (850) 837-7071 Chamber Rep: Ann Harris Hog’s Breath Cafe (850) 837-5991 Chamber Rep: David Harris Home Place Furniture and Interiors (850) 837-6618 Chamber Rep: Cathy Browne HoneyBaked Ham Company & Cafe (850) 650-2636 Chamber Rep: Don Bryan Hurricane Lanes (850) 654-5251 Chamber Rep: Dave Collins Inn on Destin Harbor (850) 837-7326 Chamber Rep: Chad Noonan Jester’s Mardi Gras Daiquiris and Pizza (850) 650-3615 Chamber Rep: Felix Paulino Jim McDaniel, PA, Realtor (850) 685-2098 Chamber Rep: Jim McDaniel, ABR, GRI, RRS, RSPS, SFR, SRES www.DestinChamber.com
Metabolic Research Center (850) 654-8778 Chamber Rep: Karen Lorrain Miracle Strip Aviation (850) 837-6135 Chamber Rep: Neyra Van Atta Motel 6 (850) 837-0007 Chamber Rep: Stephanie Pittman PCI Gaming / Wind Creek Casino & Hotel (251) 446-4200 Chamber Rep: Lynn Woodcock The Resorts of Pelican Beach (850) 654-1425 Chamber Rep: Dan Martin Ronnie McGee Properties, LLC (850) 217-0808 Chamber Rep: Ronnie McGee Shoreline Towers Condo Association (850) 837-7411 Chamber Rep: Judy Williams Dr. L. A. Strickland Chamber Rep: Dr. L. A. Strickland Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant, Bar & Store (850) 654-1743 Chamber Rep: Mario Mardones The UPS Store/Miramar Beach (850) 837-6011 Chamber Rep: Bobby & Patricia Counts Vandy Vela-Schneidt (850) 502-6592 Chamber Rep: Vandy Vela-Schneidt Warren Averett O’Sullivan Creel (850) 837-0398 Chamber Rep: Kevin Bowyer White Sand Vacation Rentals (850) 654-5799 Chamber Rep: Trevor Ladner PAGE 15
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