Destin’s Two Ball Golf Classic Benefiting USO Moves to June, Lowers Price Due to numerous scheduling conflicts during the weekend of May 18-19, Destin’s Two Ball Golf Classic Benefiting the USO of Northwest Florida has been moved to June 22-23. The new lower cost for two-person teams is $420, which includes two days of competitive play, one practice round, and more. Sponsored by Northwest Florida Regional Airport FlyVPS.com, Destin’s Two Ball Golf Classic, with its two-person team, best ball format, is designed to draw competitive players from across our region to Indian Bayou Golf Course. The tournament will be flighted after Friday’s play, and the top three teams in each flight will be awarded.
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Thank you to title sponsor Northwest Florida Regional Airport FlyVPS.com, lunch sponsors Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., and Sam’s Club, practice tee sponsor Simple HR, and hole sponsors Air Force Enlisted Village, Alliance Association Management Co. Inc., Eglin Federal Credit Union, Emerald Coast Chiropractic, Pleat & Perry, P.A., Warren Averett O’Sullivan Creel, and White-Wilson Medical Center. Players may visit www.DestinChamber.com or call (850) 837-6241 for registration information. Additional sponsorships are available. Please contact Suzy Nicholson Hunt at (850) 837-2711 x2 or suzyhunt@DestinChamber.com for more information.
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2012 DESTIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERSHIP
Commitments & Blessings
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 As I write this on May 14, it’s the day after Mother’s Day. It’s also the day after my oldest daughter Jennings’ college graduation (with Cum Laude honors, no less). So I’m coming off of a weekend of celebration. It’s also the Week of Blessings in Destin, a week that includes the Blessing of the Fleet. The Blessing of Fleet is the more than 50-year-old event that brings the Destin community together like no other. It’s a celebration of the safety and success of our fishing fleet. It’s a celebration of a tradition and a business on which this great community was founded. It’s a celebration of the families and the names of our city’s history. It’s a celebration of commitment. The Blessing of the Fleet
was so popular and so successful, other events were added to create the Week of Blessings. We celebrate the successes of our business community with Blessing of the Marketplace during the week. It’s a celebration of the hard work put in over the years of the men and women who own and/ or manage businesses in the Destin community. The Chamber is blessed by the participating churches during this ceremony as well. Again, it’s a celebration of commitment, a commitment to making the Destin economy all it can be so we may all continue to enjoy the quality of life and quality of place our home gives to us. This is not unlike my daughter’s college graduation. Graduation is a celebration of commitment. It’s not only a commitment of four years of a life away at school, but the work that goes into all years leading up to that moment. The commitment of parents who encouraged the importance of education. The commitment of teachers who instilled knowledge and know-how into their students. The commitment of the students themselves
to work to become the best they can be. Just like the celebration of Mother’s Day. As I think about all of the above, I think about the commitment of mothers in this community. I think about the commitment of those mothers who are married to people with whom I work every day, or work with late into the evenings on important issues. Many times, we leave the mothers to do the work we can’t do because of “things” that take us other places. I think about the commitment of those community leaders who ARE mothers, who somehow find the time and effort to not only raise their children, but give to the growth and prosperity of this community. And the common theme of all of this is commitment. The commitment to grow personally and professionally. The commitment to ensure those around us are cared for. The commitment to guide our businesses and organizations to be the best they can be. With the wave of emotions I’ve ridden the past few weeks, it’s great to find the positives that exist. Too often we find ourselves caught up in the negatives in the
world, caught up in the 24hour news cycle, caught up in the “what next?” mode. We find ourselves looking at something like our child’s graduation and wondering “where the heck did those four years go?” But when we come out of those times, isn’t it great to find ourselves in such a positive place? Isn’t it great to find the positive things in the world that surround us? Isn’t it great to find a quality of life and quality of place such as the one we enjoy? Thank you all for your commitment. Thank you for helping make Destin the best place I’ve ever lived, worked, and played. Thank you for keeping the Destin area the place I love to be raising my children. Thank you for your commitment in helping the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce build this world-class community one business at a time! 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 6,254 unique visitors for April 2012.
April 2012 Phone Calls/E-mails – 896 Incoming Mail – 194 Visitors to Welcome Center Lobby – 324 Visitor’s Guides & Membership Directories Mailed - 267 Relocation Packages – 15
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A Message from the Chairman of the Board
A Sense of Community As some of you may know, I am, unfortunately, not a native of Destin. I have had the pleasure of calling this beautiful strip of land home for the past 10 years. Growing up in the Miami area definitely gives me a unique perspective and a sincere appreciation for our area. Bill Lindsley Some may assume that I have brought with me big-city values. On the contrary, it is the big-city issues that I reject. While I happened to be born in Miami, I CHOOSE to live in Destin. This is the place I call home, the place I choose to work. This is the place I choose to raise my three children. Besides the obvious beauty that the Destin area offers, one of its greatest charms is the sense of community that remains even as our population grows. Whether it’s a tee ball game at Threadgill Park or the Blessing of the Fleet, the citizens of Destin maintain the heart of our small town and the hospitality to those who seek to share it. I consider it a blessing to share the spirit of Destin. Many others recognize our abundant gifts as well. This week marks the anniversary of more than 50 years of the Blessing of the Destin Fishing Fleet. A few years ago, the Church of Destin, comprised of 14 different denominations, decided to expand the blessings from just the
fishing fleet to the entire marketplace. This was done in an effort to embrace the whole community. By the time you read this, the Week of Blessings will have past, but I highly encourage anyone who has not attended one of the services to do so. In past years, I have had the pleasure to experience the Blessing of the Fleet aboard the Sunrise, one of Capt. Kelly Windes’ boats. The experience gave me an incredible perspective of the history, culture, values, and optimism that permeates our great city. But perhaps the most meaningful part was watching my young children, who ARE Destin natives, learn about the values and traditions that make their hometown such a special and amazing place. When you see the hand of the pastor raised to bless the boat, the sense of community pride is overwhelming. It’s the kind of image that will make the hair stand up on the back of your neck. What greater value is there to teach our children than the connection between faith and community? As I near the halfway point of my chairmanship, I thought I would provide an update on our progress regarding the six-pillars or Florida’s future economy certification progress. If you are a regular Network reader, you might remember that in my January column I mentioned that my major initiative this year was to attain the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Six-Pillar certification. As a refresher, the certification would align our future economic development interests with those of the State of Florida. The benefit to us would be increased opportunities and exposure within the state economic development arena. The intent is economic development through diversifica-
tion. We never lose sight of the powerful impact that tourism and the military play in our economy, yet we also look for additional ways to support year-round economic growth. As I write this, we are on track to receive our certification by the end of the year. Recently we had our first organizational meeting. In attendance were representatives from the four Okaloosa County chambers of commerce and representatives from the Okaloosa Economic Development Council. At the meeting, former Destin Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman Kevin Bowyer, from Warren Averett O’Sullivan Creel, was elected to serve as Chairman of the Executive Committee. Our next step is to hold a meeting for community stakeholders. This should take place in July or August. The objective of the meeting will be to educate our community stakeholders on each of the six-pillars and allow them to choose which one they would like to help develop. I am looking forward to this community support and to the process taking a more definitive shape. I would like to thank each of you for making Destin, Destin. Without each of your efforts and cooperation, there would be no sense of community. I am immensely proud to call this area home. I am equally proud to spread the word about our piece of paradise. Until next month,
Bill Lindsley 2012 Chairman of the Board, Simple HR
Hunt Joins Chamber as Events Coordinator The Destin Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the hiring of Suzy Nicholson Hunt, as its Events Coordinator. “Adding Suzy to our team brings an extreme level of professionalism to our organization. She’s someone with tremendous experience in Destin, and she’s well respected by the business community,” said Chamber President and CEO Shane Moody. “I look forward to working with her and having her assist us in making our events more creative, more fun, and more valuable to our members.” Hunt grew up as an Air Force “brat” living in several different states, from North Dakota to Oklahoma, as well as in London, England. After moving to Fort Walton Beach in 1975, her father retired at Hurlburt Field, and the Emerald Coast became her home. She attended local schools, graduated from Fort Walton Beach High School and Northwest Florida State College, and attended the University of West Florida.
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After several years in retail management, Hunt changed her career path in 1999, by becoming the Business Development Manager for a local radio station cluster. She dedicated many long hours and developed a number of lifelong local business relationships over 13 years there. She also received numerous accolades for outstanding achievements in Broadcast Media. Hunt, a breast cancer survivor, is the founder of the Suzy Fund, a fund that provides no cost mammograms to the underserved women of Okaloosa and Walton counties in cooperation with Sacred Heart Hospital of the Emerald Coast. She has been involved in many local charities, including currently being a member of the Elks Lodge of Fort Walton Beach. To discuss how your business can promote itself through Chamber events, please contact Hunt at (850) 837-2711 x2 or email suzyhunt@ DestinChamber.com.
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THE CHAMBER MONTH AHEAD Join us for our Leaders In Business Lunch at Destin United Methodist Church and Life Center. Lunch is $15 for those members who pre-register, $20 for members at the door, and $30 for nonmembers. Please remember that reservations are required, and no shows will be billed. All registrations are due by Friday, June 8, at noon. Check-in begins at 11:15 a.m., and the lunch begins promptly at 11:30 a.m. JUNE
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Destin’s Two Ball Golf Classic Benefiting the USO of Northwest Florida and Sponsored by Northwest Florida Regional Airport FlyVPS.com will take place at Indian Bayou Golf Course. Cost is $420 for two-person team, which includes two days of competitive play, one practice round, and more. JUNE
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The Destin Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to our June Business After Hours sponsored by Apex Broadcasting. 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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9 Graduate from Chamber Leadership and Community Education Program “I have no doubt that we’ve succeeded with our goals: to create a group of very informed business professionals who could help address any issues we may face in Destin,” said Karen McCarthy, Chamber Board member and AVP of Florida Operations for Army Aviation Center Federal Credit Union, as she spoke to 2012 graduates of Destin Forward, during a ceremony on May 11. Destin Forward, the Chamber’s community education and leadership program, was created by the Board of Directors to help find and educate future city and business leaders. After a retreat in August, the class spent the next eight months touring and learning about Destin’s waterways; tourism industry; development and real estate; arts, culture, and non-profits; environment; city programs and services; military bases; and the state legislature. Class require-
ments also included attendance at several Chamber and civic functions. As its community service project, the class created a plaque recognizing Destin’s first official Post Office and providing the history of the US Postal Service in this area. The plaque was dedicated to the City of Destin and Destin History & Fishing Museum, where the first Post Office building now stands, with a ribbon cutting on May 7. During the graduation event, the Destin Forward Leadership Award, which was chosen by a class vote, was presented to class member Kristin Taylor of Cox Communications, Inc. Four graduates were also chosen by class vote to join the Destin Forward Advisory Committee for 3-year terms. Those graduates include Kristen Brannon, Community Bank, Destin; Todd Scali, Easy Street Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals; Taylor; and Jason
Chamber Events Coordinator Suzy Nicholson Hunt (left) presents the Leadership Award to Kristin Taylor, Cox Communications, Inc.
The Destin Forward Class of 2012 dedicates its community service project, a plaque recognizing Destin’s first Post Office Building, which will reside permanently in front of the building, located at the Destin History & Fishing Museum.
Wilbur, Regions Bank. Other graduates include Jennifer Costello, Warren Averett O’Sullivan Creel; Denise Fountain, Rodan and Fields Dermatology; Rebecca Jones, Fort Walton Beach Medical Center; Joey Peters, Alliance Association Management Co., Inc.; and
Mike West, City of Destin Recreation Department. For more information about the program or how to join the class of 2013, please contact Suzy Nicholson Hunt at (850) 837-2711 x2. Applications are being accepted through July 31.
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Celebrating Ambassador Successes Congratulations to our top Ambassadors for April 2012: 85 points – Paul Woolman, Copy Systems Business Center, Inc. 65 points – Larry Phillips, Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast 65 points – Mike Schneider 65 points – Sherry Schneider, America’s Swimming Pool Co., Celebration Hall Thank you to Paul Woolman for welcoming the following business into the Chamber: 98 Nails. PAGE 4
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Brilliant Minds
Flamingo’s Tropical Wines & Gifts, LLC
4010 Commons Dr. Ste. 100 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 837-1200 www.brilliantminds.org Category: Non-Profits Chamber Rep: Gloria Scaife
34904 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Ste. #140 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 424-7035 www.flamingoswineandgifts.com Category: Retail Wine Chamber Rep: Tracey Alexander
LuxExchange, Inc.
Orthopaedic Associates
36150 Emerald Coast Pkwy. #103 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 424-7772 www.myluxexchange.com Category: Consignment Chamber Rep: Melanie Schweizer
36474C Emerald Coast Pkwy. Ste. 3101 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 863-2153 www.orthoassociates.net Category: Orthopedic Surgery Chamber Rep: Mark Trippel www.DestinChamber.com
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Business Briefs 728th Air Control Squadron Helps Kids at Children in Crisis
The 728th Air Control Wing, formerly at Eglin AFB, helped the kids of Children in Crisis, Inc., (CIC) by donating food and other needed items. Thanks to the generous donations from the members of the 728th and other community supporters, the kids at the CIC Children’s Neighborhood received necessary supplies to make their new home even better.
Hilton Sandestin Invests $9 million to Go Green, Gulf Power Awards $50,000 Rebate
who undertake environmentally friendly improvements.
procedures to occur sequentially or simultaneously.
Sacred Heart Named One of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Thomson Reuters
WSRE’s Wine, Women & Shoes Weekend, A SipSational Success
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast was named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Thomson Reuters, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare. The Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals® study evaluates performance in 10 areas: mortality; medical complications; patient safety; average patient stay; expenses; profitability; patient satisfaction; adherence to clinical standards of care; post-discharge mortality; and readmission rates for acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), heart failure, and pneumonia.
More than 300 attendees enjoyed the “sip-sationally” successful Wine, Women and Shoes Weekend, held by the WSRE-TV Foundation on March 2-5. The inaugural weekend of events raised $84,000 in support of the mission of local PBS broadcaster WSRE.
Hilton Sandestin Beach Supports Military Veterans’ Employment
2011 by Freedom Florida, the company that publishes the Northwest Florida Daily News, Destin Log, Walton Sun and Crestview News Bulletin.
NWFSC Named One of Top 120 in Country Highlighting the critical importance of improving student success in America’s community colleges, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program today named Northwest Florida State College as one the nation’s 120 top community colleges, challenging it to compete for the $1 million fund for the 2013 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Hard Rock Café February Rockers
Myles Van Eaton
The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa has spent more than $9 million in capital improvements inside and out. Most recently in 2011, $2.5 million was focused on infrastructure for guests’ comfort, including a $750,000 replacement of two of the hotel’s heating and cooling chillers with high efficiency Daikin McQuay Magnitude® Chillers. As a result of the chiller renovation, Gulf Power presented a $50,000 rebate check to the hotel. Its largest to date, the check marked Gulf Power’s first rebate on the commercial customized incentive program for customers PAGE 6
Silver Sands April Employee of the Month
Junior League of Emerald Coast Helps Children in Crisis
Derek Richardson, a 10-year employee of the hotel, was a Corporal in the Marine reserves for six years and served in both Iraq and Afghanistan before a knee injury took him out of military service.
Gulf Power’s hospitality segment specialist Bob Mantovani presents $50,000 rebate check to R. Larr Johnson, president Sandestin Beach Hilton Limited board of directors and Leonard Martin, the resort’s director of engineering.
have made the center successful over the past 20 years. On April 19, Silver Sands hosted Dressed to Give Charity Fashion Show, an event benefiting nine local charities. More than $7,000 was raised for the charities, which included Children’s Volunteer Health Network, Children in Crisis, Cultural Arts Association, Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center, Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Inc., Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, Seaside Neighborhood School, Shelter House, and South Walton Community Council.
Linda Best
Hard Rock Café announced its employees of the month for February. Back of House Rocker is Linda Best, and Front of House Rocker is Myles Van Eaton.
Sacred Heart Unveils Stateof-the-Art Heart & Vascular Center Community members came together on April 13 for a first look at the new Judy and Steve Turner Heart & Vascular Center at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast. The 6,600-square-foot center is the first in the Florida Panhandle to feature a hybrid cath lab. The hybrid lab adds surgical capabilities to a traditional cardiovascular cath lab, allowing both surgical and interventional
Military veterans and their spouses seeking employment are high on the list of priorities at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Northwest Florida. “We have over 30 military active, reservists, and vets on staff with us in a number of capacities,” commented Gary Brielmayer, the resort’s general manager. “It is always important to us to support our troops in any way we can, it’s the least we can do in return for their service and dedication to our country.”
Seen here are CIC president and CEO Ken Hair with Junior League members Jessica Davenport and Carly Harmer.
The Junior League of the Emerald Coast helped the kids of Children in Crisis by donating much needed clothing and supplies from its annual “Funderwear Campaign.” Thanks to the generous donations from the EC Junior League and members of the community, all the kids at the Children’s Neighborhood received new underwear, socks and other necessary supplies to take them through the school year.
Warren Averett O’Sullivan Creel Named “Finest Accounting Firm”
Silver Sands Fashion Show Raises More Than $7,000
For the second year in a row, Warren Averett O’Sullivan Creel was named the “Finest Accounting Firm on the Emerald Coast,” in a reader’s choice program launched in
Silver Sands Factory Stores is celebrating its 20th anniversary throughout the year with events that give back to the shoppers, the community, and the associates that
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Silver Sands Factory Stores announced its April Employee of the Month is Gina Seton of Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH. She has been with Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH for eight years and worked at Silver Sands Factory Stores for 17 years. Her positive attitude and proactive nature make her a role model to all of our associates.
New Agent with Crye-Leike Coastal Realty Crye-Leike Coastal Realty announced that Robert “Bobby” Dryden, a licensed Realtor in the state Robert “Bobby” Dryden of Florida, has joined the team as its representative in Pensacola and the surrounding area. Dryden is a member of the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors and the National AssociaSee BRIEFS on page 7 NETWORK JUNE 2012
BRIEFS continued from page 6 tion of Realtors. Having grown up in Pensacola, he is very knowledgeable about the Pensacola area and surrounding Northwest Florida communities.
Crye Leike’s Top Producers April Crye-Leike Coastal Realty announced that the Wanda Duke Team was the Top Producer in Closed Wanda Duke Sales for the month of April and that Elliot Marcus was the Top Listing Agent for the month of April. Randy Morris The Wanda Duke Team is made up of Wanda Duke and Randy Morris. Duke is a partner Elliot Marcus in Crye-Leike Coastal Realty and brings more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience to the Destin market. Morris joined the Crye-Leike Coastal Realty family in April 2011, and his education includes a B.S. in Accounting and an M.B.A. in Business Management, both from Troy University. Marcus grew up in Birmingham, Ala., graduated from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, and, after more than 30 years in retail management, obtained his Real Estate license in Birmingham. In 2004, Marcus moved to Destin, obtained his Broker’s license, and joined Crye-Leike Coastal Realty as Broker of Record.
and caregivers. Its overall goal is to integrate performing, meditative, and visual arts into a wide variety of settings to promote community wellness. Through the program, Sacred Heart will bring artists, artwork and performers into the hospital to provide activities at the bedside and in outpatient clinical areas and waiting rooms.
Music in Pictures at Sacred Heart During the month of March, Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast’s Arts in Medicine Program hosted Music in Pictures, an art exhibit featuring the work of more than 200 Walton County students. The exhibit, displayed in the hospital’s Café and atrium, showcased artwork created by students in grades K-12 who listened to and visually interpreted works by 20th century American composer Aaron Copland.
Pleat & Perry Obtains Not Guilty Verdict Pleat & Perry, P.A., law firm obtained a not-guilty verdict for its client during a jury trial Patrick King regarding an altercation at school. Attorney Patrick King presented evidence that proved the alleged victim had been using an illegal drug and told a version of the event contradictory to every other witness.
Hard Rock Café’s March Rockers
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Hard Rock Café announced its March Employees of the Month. Front of House Rocker is Anthony Bracarello (left) and Back of House Rocker is Bryce Patterson.
Chamberlain Joins Logo Place as Salesperson Kent Chamberlain is now with The Logo Place, a local company which specializes in logo creation, Patrick King rebranding, and original artwork, as well as screen printing and embroidery. Chamberlain’s clients already include the Destin Fishing Fleet Marina, La Famiglia, and Landshark’s Pizza Company.
SETCO Adds to Team SETCO Services Team recently added four new employees. Jan Morris and Katie Thompson are marketing 30-A. Lizmarie Serrano is the newest closing assistant, and Allie Sanders is the new director of public relations. It also now offers Android, iPhone, iPad, and Blackberry apps; cost calculators; HUD generators; paperless closer; and digital documents with Forever Marketing.
Hollywood Baptist Donates Clothing to Children in Crisis
Super Markets, Inc., with two Summit awards for philanthropic engagement and community impact. Publix’s 2011 United Way campaign raised $45.6 million – a 12% increase over 2010, plus Publix associates volunteered 900,000 hours. Publix leverages its stores and 40 million customers by promoting United Way on 220 million grocery bags.
BBB® Foundation and Partners Set Shredding Record On Friday, May 4, your Better Business Bureau® Foundation held record-setting free shredding events at two locations in northwest Florida – Pensacola and Mary Esther. In Pensacola 1,615 people brought 50,000 pounds of sensitive documents to be responsibly destroyed, and in Mary Esther, another 607 people brought 15,000 pounds of documents to be shredded.
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 worked the front lines of information security, then later a senior manager for the security response organization, Symantec.
First Florida Bank Opens New Niceville Location First Florida Bank announced the opening of a new location in Niceville at 750 John Sims Parkway East. As the bank’s third location in the area, the new banking center will open on Friday, June 1, 2012, and will be a full-service banking center featuring Saturday hours, a convenient drive-thru, and an onsite ATM.
BBB® Foundation Celebrates Ethics Hollywood Boulevard Baptist Church recently helped the kids of Children in Crisis, Inc., (CIC) by donating clothing and other needed items. Seen here, Ken Hair, CIC president and CEO, receives donations of clothing and supplies from Kay Haynes, Euna Deer, Loretta Johnson, and Vivian Brady of Hollywood Boulevard Baptist Church.
United Way Recognizes Publix Super Markets On May 3, 2012, United Way World Wide recognized Publix www.DestinChamber.com
Your Better Business Bureau® Foundation Serving Northwest Florida announced the winners of the seventh annual Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics and Student Ethics Scholarship from its District II area, which covers Okaloosa and Walton counties. Fusion Carpet Care won the Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics. Students winning the $1,000 Student Ethics Scholarships included Jessica Neil Harrison of South Walton High School, Kyle Scott Saleeby from Niceville High School, and Katherine Marie Stone of Fort Walton Beach High School. PAGE 7
Business After Hours Sponsored by: Boathouse Oyster Bar
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Thank you to Boathouse Oyster Bar for sponsoring our April Business After Hours. Located right on the Destin Harbor, Boathouse Oyster Bar is Destin’s best kept secret and has been voted Emerald Coast’s Best Gumbo, Raw Oysters, Baked Oysters, and Best Place to Have a Beer. For more information, call (850) 837-3645 or visit www.boathouseoysterbar.com. Visit it at 288-B Harbor Blvd., Destin. Seen here is Kelly Pfirrman, welcoming all to the event and inviting everyone back to enjoy the Boathouse’s new deck throughout the spring and summer.
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Leaders In Business Lunch Sponsored by: Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.
Thank you to the Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc., and the Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council for sponsoring the May Leaders In Business Lunch, held May 8, at the Palms of Destin Resort & Conference Center. The CVB announced the best March on record, beating March 2011 by 33 percent. It also announced the launch of the new websites www.myemeraldcoastevent.com and www.emeraldcoastconventioncenter.com, its blog at blog.emeraldcoastfl.com, and the launch of the PR campaign “Slice of Summer” with Nature’s Own Bread, from May 6 – June 16. For details, visit www.emeraldcoastfl.com.
The Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council Chairperson Kathy Houchins thanks everyone in attendance before introducing the TDC staff to share some of the efforts currently underway.
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Brooks Brothers Children In Crisis, Inc. Eglin Federal Credit Union Emerald Coast Chiropractic Emerald Coast Wealth Advisors of Raymond James & Associates
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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
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34th Annual Destin Seafood Festival Set for Oct. 5-7 Special from the Destin Charter Boat Association The Destin Seafood Festival will take place this October on the beautiful Destin Harbor along our new Harbor Boardwalk. Last year’s festival, organized by the Destin Charter Boat Association and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, was a huge success and enjoyed great community support. It was, by all accounts, “the Best Seafood Festival Ever,� and a huge draw to our community and our local businesses. Last year’s festival was attended by more than 51,000, from locals and visitors to
families and foodies. The Destin Seafood Festival is an annual tradition in one of the panhandle’s most beautiful communities. More than 20 food vendors, most of them favorite local restaurants, present delicious dishes during the 3-day event that centers the Destin Fishing Rodeo in the middle of the action. Dual stages host live entertainment to please every palette‌All local, coastal and regional musicians‌Great food, Great music on the Harbor. Plans are underway for this much
loved Destin fall tradition. This’s year festival will showcase our entire new Harbor Boardwalk and feature even more local seafood restaurants and a vast array of high end arts and crafts. This Festival is only possible with community wide support, from the loyal sponsors and supporters of the Seafood Festival to the businesses and volunteers that make the festival possible with their contributions of time and support. Please plan on supporting this much loved annual event and showcase your business and show your
commitment to our heritage and history on the Harbor with sponsorship, booth space, and featured marketing. Over the next several weeks we will be reaching out to our local community and businesses as we sign on sponsors and volunteer teams for this year’s festival, set for Oct. 5 – 7, 2012. Contact event coordinator Melissa Steffen at (850) 460-4566 or msteffen5@yahoo.com. Visit www. DestinSeafoodFestival.org or ‘Like’ Destin Seafood Festival on Facebook for more information.
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Member Spotlight Sandra and Keith Telemacque, Telly’s Auto Repair Towing & Service
DEVELOPMENT CENTER WORKSHOPS
The following workshops will be offered by the University of West Florida’s Small Business Development Center during June 2012. For more information, please call (850) 833-9400. June 7, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Financial Statements You Can Read
June 14, 1 – 4 p.m. Starting a Business
June 13, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 2 – 4 p.m. Let’s Talk About Certifications
This month’s Member in the Spotlight is Telly’s Auto Repair Towing & Service, which offers diagnostic and repair services for all makes and models of vehicles, foreign and domestic. “Outstanding customer service” is what sets Telly’s apart from other automotive shops, explained vice president Sandra
Telemacque. In addition, it boasts ASE Master Technicians, more than 40 years of automotive experience, and dealership training. For more information, visit 207 Kelly Ave., in Fort Walton Beach; call (850) 244-7444 or visit www.tellysauto.com online.
June Calendar of Events June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 Rock the Docks Location: HarborWalk Village Time: 7 p.m. www.harborwalkdestin.com
June 6 Wednesday Night Concert Series Location: Village of Baytowne Wharf Time: 7 – 9 p.m. www.baytownewharf.com
June 4 – 8 June 11 – 15 June 18 – 22 June 25 - 29 SummerWILD Children’s Camp Location: HarborWalk Village Time: 9 a.m. www.harborwalkdestin.com
June 7, 14, 21, & 28 Sunset Cinema Location: Village of Baytowne Wharf Time: 8 p.m. www.baytownewharf.com
June 4, 11, 18, & 25 Magical Mondays Locations: Village of Baytowne Wharf Time: 7 – 9 p.m. www.baytownewharf.com June 5, 12, 19, & 26 Pardi Gras Location: HarborWalk Village Time: 7 p.m. www.harborwalkdestin.com June 5, 12, 19, & 26 Boomin’ Tuesdays Location: Village of Baytowne Wharf Time: 7 – 9 p.m. www.baytownewharf.com PAGE 12
June 7 Summer Reading Tips for Parents and Guardians Location: Destin Library Time: 6 p.m. www.cityofdestin.com/index. php?src=gendocs&link=Library June 7, 14, 21, & 28 Red, White and Blue Celebration Location: HarborWalk Village Time: 7 p.m. www.harborwalkdestin.com June 7, 14, 21, & 28 16th Annual Concerts in the Park Location: The Village Green / Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village Time: 7 – 9 p.m. www.mattiekellyartsfoundation.org www.DestinChamber.com
June 9 Old Fashion Destin Fish Fry Fundraiser Location: Destin History & Fishing Museum Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. www.destinhistoryandfishingmuseum.org June 16 Dancing With Desire Location: Mattie Kelly Arts Center Time: 7 p.m. www.mattiekellyartscenter.org June 15 – 17 2nd Annual Big Mac Shoot Out Fishing Tournament Location: Fort Walton Elk’s Lodge www.rmhc-nwfl.org June 16 Walk Her Way Location: Rosemary Beach’s Town Center Time: 5:30 p.m. www.shelterhousenwfl.org June 27 JobsPlus Mobile Unit Location: Silver Sands Factory Stores Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. www.SilverSandsOutlet.com June 30 Ronald McDonald House - Firecracker 5K Even Location: Seville Quarter, Pensacola Time: 7:30 a.m. www.rmhc-nwfl.org NETWORK JUNE 2012
Trustee Profile: Warren Averett O’Sullivan Creel
In January, the regional accounting and consulting firm O’Sullivan Creel joined forces with the Birmingham-based firm of Warren Averett and the Montgomery-based firm of Wilson Price to create the Southeast’s premier accounting firm, Warren Averett, LLC. This strategic move takes three significant firms, each a prominent provider in their respective markets, and creates one firm offering expanded reach, resources, services, and expertise, with the same level of personal client service. Combining the
quantity of experience and the quality of expertise results in higher value being provided to all of our clients and the opportunity for our people to apply their talent to a broader base of clients. Along the Gulf Coast, O’Sullivan Creel will operate as Warren Averett O’Sullivan Creel, with Mort O’Sullivan continuing as the managing member. “It’s business as usual for our employees here in our Gulf Coast offices,� he said. “I’ve been in this profession 38 years, and I’ve not seen anything as exciting as what
we are undertaking.� Warren Averett O’Sullivan Creel continues our commitment to serve the communities where we work and live. From chambers and professional associations, to nonprofits and community organization, our team members serve on hundreds of boards and organizations. “We’re dedicated to serving our communities, and the firm’s growth will allow us to continue our support,� said Kevin Bowyer, CPA. “We have a great opportunity to better serve our clients and our communities with our expanded knowledge and resources.� Combined, the firm will offer clients depth and experience in a variety of industries including healthcare, condo associations, manufacturing, financial services, construction, aerospace and defense, lifescience and technology, public sector, and real estate. The collaboration will also grow services offered in each market beyond
audit and tax, including wealth management, staffing and recruitment, technology consulting and outsourcing, and retirement plan administration and investments. “It’s been exciting,� said Lori Kelley, CPA. “We’ve already collaborated on several engagements and proposals and truly combined the best team that could provide the highest level of service.� With more than 550 team members and 11 offices spanning from the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf of Mexico, Warren Averett, LLC, ranks among the top 35 firms in the nation and within the top five largest Southeastern firms. For more information regarding Warren Averett O’Sullivan Creel, visit www.warrenaverett.com or call (850) 837-0398. This article is part of our series profiling our Trustees and Chairman’s Club members. For more information on this series or about the Trustees and Chairman’s Club membership levels, please call (850) 837-6241.
The Area’s Only Accredited Chest Pain Center. Betty Carswell, RN Director of Acute Care Services
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center is the only hospital in the area to earn Chest Pain Center accreditation by the prestigious Society of Chest Pain Centers, an international professional organization focused on improving care for patients with acute coronary symptoms and other related conditions. The accreditation followed a stringent and comprehensive review of the expertise of our operating systems and the compassionate care we provide our chest pain patients. The Chest Pain Center at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center is one of our many programs that has been recognized by, and adheres to the standards of, the most respected agencies in healthcare quality.
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98 Nails 10859 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Unit 401 Miramar Beach, FL 32550 (850) 424-7565 Category: Nail Salons Chamber Rep: Bruce Nguyen Allstate Insurance Co. Niceville, FL 32578 (407) 394-7000 Category: Insurance Chamber Rep: Debra Shea Designer Consigners 763 Harbor Blvd. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 654-7227 www.doitgulfcoast.com Category: Furniture & Accessories Chamber Rep: Sharon Griffith 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
Hatfields 39 Harbor Blvd. in McGuire’s Irish Pub Shopping Center Destin, FL 32541 (817) 975-8223 Category: Retail Specialty Chamber Rep: Diana Hatfield Joe’s Crab Shack 14055 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 650-1882 www.joescrabshack.com Category: Restaurants - Seafood Chamber Rep: Tara Loper Jordan Aviation LLC 1001 Airport Rd. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 424-7748 www.jordanaviationllc.com Category: Aviation Services Chamber Rep: Evan Jordan Kelly A. Seebaldt D.M.D., P.A. 385 Harbor Blvd. Ste. 101 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 837-2189 www.drkellyseebaldt.com Category: Dentists Chamber Rep: Kelly Seebaldt
Four Points by Sheraton Destin Ft. Walton Beach 1325 Miracle Strip Pkwy. Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548 (850) 243-8116 www.fourpoints.com/destinfwb Category: Accommodations-Hotels Chamber Rep: Peggy Moravec
LuxExchange, Inc. 36150 Emerald Coast Pkwy. #103 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 424-7772 www.myluxexchange.com Category: Consignment Chamber Rep: Melanie Schweizer
Gulf Coast Landscaping, Inc. 902 Santa Rosa Blvd. Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548 (850) 445-3781 Category: Landscaping Services Chamber Rep: Ward Surginer
PT Solutions 249 Mack Bayou Loop #101 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (850) 622-0842 www.pt-solutions.us Category: Physical Therapy Chamber Rep: Cameron Moss
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Seacoast Realty Group 1150 Airport Rd. #171 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 650-5541 www.seacoastrealtygroup.com Category: Real Estate Chamber Rep: Dan Dufault Southern Bullion, Coin & Jewelry 16055 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Ste. 105 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 424-7627 www.sbcoin.com Category: Gold & Silver Dealer Chamber Rep: Rachel Bennington Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 6712 U.S. Hwy. 98 W. Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (850) 622-6237 www.walmart.com Category: Department Stores Chamber Rep: Tae Thompson Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 1300 John Sims Pkwy. E. Niceville, FL 32548 (850) 389-3013 www.walmart.com Category: Department Stores Chamber Rep: Kim Stevens Wonderworks Panama City Beach 9910 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-7000 www.wonderworkspcb.com Category: Attractions Chamber Rep: Mike Walsingham
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A 2 Z Specialty Advertising (850) 654-3080 Chamber Rep: Gabby Bruce
Destin Realty, Inc. (850) 837-3484 Chamber Rep: Jeff Sanders
RE/MAX Coastal Properties (850) 837-6116 Chamber Rep: Ed & Terri Smith
Alliance Association Management Co. Inc. (850) 650-2320 Chamber Rep: Kim Wintner
Destin Snorkel, LLC (850) 269-2329 Chamber Rep: Val Costley
Rocky Bayou Christian School (850) 678-7784 Chamber Rep: Toby Williams
Destin West Resort Management (850) 243-3630 Chamber Rep: Joe Guidry
Sandollar Carpet Cleaning (850) 837-4372 Chamber Rep: Scott and Karen Harrison
Fleet, Spencer & Kilpatrick, P.A. (850) 650-7299 Chamber Rep: H. Bart Fleet
Adventures Aboard Sea Blaster Destin’s Original (850) 654-6888 Chamber Rep: Larry Goodson
Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle, Inc. (850) 873-3999 Chamber Rep: Raslean Allen
Soundside Wellness Consultants (850) 226-8585 Chamber Rep: Dan Cobbs
Allied Waste / Republic Services (251) 666-5730 Chamber Rep: Genie Frazer Fra Bass Pro Shops World Wide Sportsman (850) 269-6200 Chamber Rep: Howard Padgett Beaches ‘N Dreams (850) 368-3951 Chamber Rep: Thomas Callen Beacon Resort Management (850) 244-5200 Chamber Rep: Mr. Charles Corsentino Bit-Wizards Custom Software Solutions (850) 226-4200 Chamber Rep: Jonathan Clark Bonefish Grill Restaurant (850) 650-3161 Chamber Rep: Shawn M. Pollard
Hotel Equities (678) 578-4444 Chamber Rep: Angela Raub Susie Kirkland (850) 837-5220 Chamber Rep: Susie Kirkland
Sterling Resorts (850) 563-0463 Chamber Rep: Jayna Leach Unishippers (850) 226-1872 Chamber Rep: David Jeffcoat
Kiwanis Club of Destin Chamber Rep: Pam Martin
The Village Inn (850) 837-7413 Chamber Rep: Ms. Becky Dayaram
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (850) 650-2226 Chamber Rep: Marcia Hull
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (850) 650-0341 Chamber Rep: Joey McKinstry
McDonald’s (850) 269-2081 Chamber Rep: David Costa
Warren Averett O’Sullivan Creel (850) 837-0398 Chamber Rep: Kevin Bowyer
Cal’s Appliances (850) 678-4838 Chamber Rep: Charles Clark
Old Bay Steamer (850) 664-2795 Chamber Rep: C.J. Jensen
James (Jim) T. Wood Jr. Cell 502-9468 Chamber Rep: James (Jim) T. Wood Jr.
Chef On The Go (850) 729-3377 Chamber Rep: Mary Churillo
Private Gallery (850) 654-2752 Chamber Rep: Mary Morgan Parrish
Yellow Book USA (850) 499-1148 Chamber Rep: Lynn Griffin
Boogies Watersports (850) 654-7787 Chamber Rep: Ray Watson Boomer Aviation, Inc. (850) 244-1313 Chamber Rep: Sandy Williams Brooks Brothers (850) 654-4780 Chamber Rep: Marlene Reidl
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