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2012 DESTIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERSHIP
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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 NATHAN WILSON Membership Consultant nwilson@DestinChamber.com SUZY HUNT NICHOLSON Events Coordinator suzyhunt@DestinChamber.com
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Shane A. Moody, CCE, IOM Every day, we talk to members and prospective members about the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce and what the chamber means to them. Or what the chamber can do for them. Or what the chamber does that they never really see. Or any of numerous more topics. I always like to ask them what it is they like about the chamber, or what they hope the chamber can do for them. 70%-plus of all members of any chamber join the chamber for one common feature – networking. The benefits of networking are many, and, while members want networking, they want it for different reasons. No two people network the same way, and seldom do they network for the same reasons. But do they know this? Or do they know how to network? For networking to be a successful benefit, it’s important to understand
how to network effectively. We’ve seen it all, and we’ve heard from members about the different ways people “network” at our events. So I thought I’d share with you some of the different styles of networking we see. Read on to see if any of these describe you. The Potted Plant – Not everyone in the business world has an outgoing, easy to meet personality. There are many introverts attending networking events. They come in, slowly and shyly, and try to avoid being seen. They find a spot they’re comfortable, and they stay there. They say hello to the few folks that pass them, or that they run into at the food line or bar, and that’s it. They’re not likely to meet many people, and they eventually turn away from networking events. If you see the potted plant at an event, reach out and help this person along. Introduce yourself, introduce them to others, and make them feel welcome. The Power Broker – All the power broker is looking for is the most powerful people at an event. This type of networker doesn’t care if he gets any business or not, he/ she simply wants to “hang” with the people he feels are important. And if he can’t find them, he’ll ask around for them, and always end with “well if you see him, please tell him I’m looking
for him.” This networking style usually ends with no new or real introductions being made and proves to be very ineffective. The Rock Star – Yeah, we all wanted to be a rock star at some point in our lives. But networking events are not the place to try to prove you are. You know the type – very popular people, making sure everyone sees them, waits on them, and tells you their personal successes. This is the person with whom you can’t really have a discussion, because they don’t ever hear anything you say. These are just a few of the networking types you see at chamber events. None of these are effective for the real purpose of networking. But if you want to be effective, keep this in mind: When at an event, meet and mingle, but don’t sell. People don’t like to be sold at social time. Get to know them, then call them back later. Don’t seem desperate. Desperate people make desperate decisions, and desperate actions come from those decisions. Have business cards, but not a box of them in your hand! You want to exchange cards, but only if there’s benefit to both parties. Be confident, but not cocky. People like to do business with people
who believe in what they do, but not people who think they are the only ones who do it. Understand that personalities are different. Understand you can’t deal with everyone the same way. Be flexible in tone, attitude, and presence. So next time you’re at a chamber event, look around and see what types of networkers you see. There are many more than I’ve included here (available space), but I promise you’ll see some of the above wherever you may go. And maybe I’ll be able to share some of the other types later. If you have time, take advantage of the features we provide for the benefit of networking. You’ll meet some great people, create some relationships, and even earn some business from it – but only if you do it effectively. After all, providing networking opportunities for you, our members, is just one of the ways we’ll continue to build this world-class community one business at a time. With wishes for continued success, and until next month,
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A Message from the Chairman of the Board
Looking Eastward
I had the privilege of working in the ofďŹ ce of the Florida Legislature’s Secretary of the Senate for four years during the late 1990s. While working for the Secretary, one of my duties was to educate groups visiting the Senate chamber. I would often ask the visitors who their State Senator or House Bill Lindsley Member was. Usually I would get blank stares in response to my question. Then, I would ask them who represented their district in Congress. I would often get the same response. When I moved on to the President, most of the time they would get that right! The ultimate point I was trying to accomplish was that they needed to know who their State legislator was because that person often had more control of their daily lives than anyone in Washington, D.C. Because of my experience, being engaged in Tallahassee is second nature. It is encouraging for me to be part of an organization that focuses on this
very idea. Your Chamber Board of Directors strongly believes in being engaged in the legislative process. Recently, I had the opportunity to accompany the Destin Forward class on its trip to Tallahassee to visit the Florida Legislature. This is my third trip with the Destin Forward class. I always enjoy going with people that have little or no experience with the legislative process. The education provided by the trip is invaluable. The class members are able to gain an inside prospective into how the legislature functions. They witness committee meetings and sit in the galleries of both the House of Representatives and Senate. They even toured the Senate oor. This hands-on encounter helps everyone gain a better understanding of the legislative process. The Chamber believes this experience is a vital part of shaping our leaders of tomorrow. As a Chamber of Commerce, we are respected by our legislators. This respect has been earned because we are active, engaged, motivated, educated, and unafraid to voice our opinion. We have developed a great rapport with each of them that allows us to have the access necessary to voice the concerns of our members. A very special thank you for setting everything up goes out to Samantha Sullivan in Rep. Gaetz’s ofďŹ ce, our brand
new Secretary of the Senate and my good friend Debbie Brown, Rep. Matt Gaetz, Rep. Marti Coley, and Sen. Don Gaetz. Not only do we have the respect of our legislators, we also have the respect of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. The Florida Chamber of Commerce is the state’s leading business advocate. Having its respect and ear is paramount to our efforts to effect change in Tallahassee. It is an incredible partner and friend of the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce. During our visit, the class received an in-depth brieďŹ ng about legislation that affects Florida business. One very notable takeaway from the meeting was how much your Destin Area Chamber of Commerce is appreciated statewide. Through the signiďŹ cant efforts of Shane Moody and our Board of Directors, the Chamber is widely known as a true leader and advocate for business issues in Tallahassee and throughout the State.
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THE CHAMBER MONTH AHEAD For the fifth year, the four chambers of commerce in Okaloosa County are partnering to bring their members the biggest marketing and networking opportunity around – the Multi-Chamber Business Expo & Taste of Okaloosa County. On Thursday, March 1, join the Crestview Area, Destin Area, Greater Fort Walton Beach, and Niceville Valparaiso chambers of commerce and their members at the Emerald Coast Convention Center to learn about, enjoy samples from, and network with your area businesses. More than 500 attended last year. The event, which will be open to the public to attend at no charge, will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. Thank you to sponsors BrightStar Emerald Coast, CenturyLink, Cooling Services, LLC, Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, Landrum Human Resource, Northwest Florida Daily News, Northwest Florida Regional AirportSimple HR, and Twin Cities Hospital. MARCH
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Join us for our Leaders In Business Lunch at Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village. Our Leaders In Business Lunches incorporate networking and educational components to benefit all members. Everyone is encouraged to attend. The cost for the 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, March 9, at noon. Check-in begins at 11:15 a.m., and the lunch begins promptly at 11:30 a.m. MARCH
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The Destin Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to our March Business After Hours sponsored by Galati Yacht Sales, located at 126 Harbor Blvd., Destin. 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. Please visit the Events Calendar at www.DestinChamber.com to RSVP. MARCH
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Chamber Board of Directors Meeting will be held in the Chamber conference room at 11:30 a.m.
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2012 Destin Area Chamber Sponsorships Looking to better promote your business in 2012? Consider a Chamber event or email sponsorship. Opportunities are listed below. For details, please call us at (850) 837-6241. Leaders In Business Lunch Our Leaders In Business Lunch offers both an educational component for small businesses and a strong networking component to connect area businesses. Always the second Tuesday of each month, these events are attended by approximately 135 area business professionals. Sponsorship is $1,800 and includes billing in all event promotions and follow-up coverage, as well as five to seven minutes to address attendees and information distribution during event.
Business After Hours Always held the fourth Thursday of every month except November, December, and January, these events are usually attended by 100-200 business professionals, and they offer an end-ofthe-day networking opportunity to help meet new clients, gain exposure for businesses, and expand networks. Sponsors receive up to five minutes to address attendees and sponsor billing in all event advertisements and follow-up coverage. Sponsor is responsible for heavy hors d’oeuvres and one to two beverages for 100-200 people at the venue of sponsor’s choice. No additional fee is required.
Tuesday Talking Points The Chamber keeps members informed of all Chamber news, announcements, and events with a weekly email newsletter. This email is sent to more than 1,300 email addresses, which belong to all members and their representatives. Exclusive sponsorship of this weekly email includes a banner ad at the top of the email, which links directly to the sponsor’s website. Value is $100 per week.
Destin’s Two Ball Memorial Day Golf Classic Benefiting the USO Northwest Florida The Chamber’s spring golf tournament, to be held at Indian Bayou Golf Club on May 18-19, will now be a competitive two-person team, best ball format. This pre-Memorial Day event will benefit the USO. Prizes will be awarded. Value is $110 to $2,500.
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nities for all members – avid golfers and nongolfers, alike. All skill levels are encouraged to play in this flighted, four-person scramble. Prizes are awarded for tournament winners, as well as for hole-in-one, longest drive, putting contest, and closest to the pin. Value is $110 to $2,500.
5th Annual Multi-Chamber Business Expo & Taste of Okaloosa County For the fourth year, the chambers of commerce in Okaloosa County will partner to bring their members the biggest marketing and networking opportunity around – the Multi-Chamber Business Expo & Taste of Okaloosa County. The event, hosted by the Crestview Area, Destin Area, Greater Fort Walton Beach, and Niceville Valparaiso Chambers of Commerce, is open to the public to attend at no charge. More than 500800 people have attended the event in previous years. Booth spaces and sponsorships are available. Value ranges from $275 to $600.
16th Annual Business Expo & After Hours This annual Business Expo & After Hours allows approximately 30 members to showcase their products and services to more than 300 attendees. The event is open to the public to attend at no charge. Booth spaces and sponsorships are available. Value ranges from $275 to $400.
New Member Reception Every quarter, the Chamber staff and Board of Directors invite new members to a reception to warmly welcome them and to introduce them to the benefits of their new membership. Sponsors are invited to join us in this welcome and will be given five minutes to address the attendees. Value is $350.
Sports Commission Events The Destin Area Sports Commission creates events to draw people to Destin to enjoy our world-class sporting venues, as well as the area’s many accommodations and amenities. The commission holds events throughout the year, such as PUTToberfest in September, a beer tasting and miniature golf extravaganza, as well as Destin’s Bayou, Bay & Back 5K Run/Walk, 10K, & Half Marathon in January.
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Member Spotlight Jeanne Carter, Star Real Estate
SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
role in his or her future to reflect the changes in the marketplace over the last few years. “Our tag line is ‘Making a Difference.’ We take that seriously and encourage all of our agents and staff to make a difference – not only for themselves, but in our company and our community,” said Carter, who has spent more than 33 years in the real estate industry. She has experience in sales, sales management, commercial and residential property management, and business development and training. Prior to relocating to Florida, Carter spent five years as a real estate commissioner in Louisiana and was an executive vice president for a development company, specializing in hotels, apartments, and condominiums. For more information on Carter and Star Real Estate, please visit the Destin office at the address above, call (850) 424-3094, or visit www.StarPros.com.
The following workshops will be offered by the University of West Florida’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) during March 2012. For more information, please call the Fort Walton Beach SBDC at (850) 833-9400.
Do you know an ethical business or charity?
Starting a Business – This workshop will review business planning areas, such as financing, selecting a business legal structure, identifying your market, recordkeeping, and identifying risks that can challenge success. The fee is $35. To reserve your seat and pay by credit card online, please visit www.sbdc.uwf.edu. Space is limited.
“Our team helps primary home buyers, second home buyers, and investors discover the property and the lifeJeanne Carter style that connects with their needs and desires,” said Jeanne Carter, owner/broker for Star Real Estate, a full service real estate company, handling the needs of home buyers and developers throughout northwest Florida. Star Real estate, which is located at 4014 Commons Drive West in Destin and has two active branches in Walton and Bay counties, created a new compensation plan giving each agent a unique
Do you know an employee that provides great customer service? Nominate them for your Better Business Bureau’s
Starting a Business – This workshop will help you through the process of understanding and managing by financial statements. Learn critical indicators of downturns or additional profit potential in your company’s income statements, balance sheet, and cash flow statements in order to more effectively run your business. The fee is $15. To reserve your seat, you may register and pay by credit card online at sbdc.uwf.edu or call the SBDC at 833-9400. Space is limited. March 1 • 1 – 2:30 p.m. 1170 Martin Luther King Blvd., Bldg. 1, Room 156 FWB Business Taxes – Figuring & Filing – Learn about small business tax responsibilities including self-employment, payroll, unemployment, and sales tax. The fee is $15. To reserve your seat, you may register and pay by credit card online at sbdc.uwf.edu or call the SBDC at 833-9400. Space is limited. March 1 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. 1170 Martin Luther King Blvd., Bldg. 1, Room 156 FWB
Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics Customer Service Excellence Award ®
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March 8 • 1 – 4 p.m. 1170 Martin Luther King Blvd., Bldg. 1, Room 156 FWB
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Destin Chamber of Commerce Membership For information on joining the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce, please contact membership consultant Nathan Wilson at (850) 8372711 x3 or nwilson@DestinChamber.com.
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Business Briefs Constantakos Earns Certification Jamie Constantakos, Human Resources Specialist for Landrum Staffing Services, earned certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR). Constantakos is responsible for candidate recruiting, interviewing, employee hiring, and job placement. Her background includes 13 years staffing consultant experience, and she has a degree in Psychology from the University of Florida.
Bielawski Earns Top Honors From Newman-Dailey Jerry Bielawski earned the 2011 Top Producer Award from NewmanDailey Resort Properties, Jerry Bielawski Inc., Real Estate Division. The annual award recognizes the real estate agent who lists and sells the largest volume of properties within the calendar year. Bielawski also achieved top listings and sales for December 2011 and top sales for the fourth quarter. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Central Michigan University and a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from Michigan State University. Following a rewarding career with Dow Chemical in sales and marketing, he moved to Destin. NewmanDailey also honored Mark DeSalvo, who was recognized as Top Listing Agent for Mark DeSalvo Fourth Quarter. DeSalvo has excelled in real estate sales at Newman-Dailey for the last 10 years. Originally from Little Rock, Ark., DeSalvo’s credentials include being a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), a Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI), and an Internet Professional (e-PRO). Previous recognitions include Top Sales PAGE 6
for the Third Quarter of 2009, Top Listing agent for the Fourth Quarter of 2009, and Top Sales agent for the Third Quarter of 2010.
December Hard Rockers
Dereck Spainhoward
Seth McLaughlin
Hard Rock Café announced its December Hard Rockers of the Month, including front of house rocker Dereck Spainhoward and back of house rocker Seth McLaughlin.
Pastry Chef Yascha Becker Joins Hilton Sandestin The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa’s executive chef John Carey announced the addition of pastry chef Yascha Becker to Hilton Sandestin Beach’s culinary team. Born in Rhode Island of Norwegian and German descent, Becker grew up in Seattle and graduated school with a background in fine art. He spent seven years at the Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg and has spent the past 12 years as the resort pastry chef at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
Pictured here are Yascha Becker (left) and John Carey.
SOLD by Destin Business Brokers Mulhollows Bistro 215 and Badass Coffee were recently sold by Brett Bianca of Destin Business Brokers. Mulhollows Bistro 215 new owners Dan and Tracy Pearsall are seasoned restaurant professionals who have brought a re-energized menu and atmosphere to this well-known establishment. Badass Coffee customers
will instantly notice the substantial improvements made by new owners Ken and Trish Lawson.
$10,000 was raised, more than doubling their numbers from last year.
SOLARIS Receives WeddingWire award SunQuest Cruises’ SOLARIS luxury yacht received WeddingWire’s Bride’s Choice Award for 2012. This award from the WeddingWire Network recognizes the best local wedding vendors who demonstrate quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Winners are determined by the quality, quantity, and consistency of reviews from over 1.2 million WeddingWire newlyweds. In addition, SunQuest Cruises, for the third consecutive year, was named theknot’s Top Wedding Venue in north Florida, and readers of Emerald Coast Magazine voted SunQuest Cruises the 2011 Best Wedding Venue.
Acentria Acquires First National Insurance Agency Acentria, Inc., announced First National Insurance Agency of DeFuniak Springs will join its organization effective Feb. 1, 2012. Acentria currently operates a successful branch office in downtown DeFuniak Springs since it acquired the Peck Cawthon Insurance Agency in 2010. The two insurance agencies will continue to meet the insurance needs of the community under the Acentria name, and First National Insurance Agency will relocate to Acentria’s current location in downtown DeFuniak Springs at 776 Baldwin Avenue, Suite A.
Silver Sands Sponsors Northwest Florida Ballet’s New Year’s Resolution Run Silver Sands Factory Stores was a proud sponsor of the second annual Northwest Florida Ballet’s New Year’s Resolution Run. As the major event sponsor, Silver Sands made a monetary donation to the NWF Ballet along with an in-kind donation of advertising to help promote the event. This year the race had more than 390 participants and more than www.DestinChamber.com
Program – Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH; and Best Value Equation – Carter’s Outlet.
Unishippers of Northwest Florida is Celebrating One Year in Business
Pictured (left to right) are Myra Williams, Howard Group VP of marketing; Todd Eric Allen, Northwest Florida Ballet artistic director/CEO; and Ashley Watkins, Silver Sands Factory Stores marketing director
Silver Sands Recognizes January Employee of the Month Silver Sands Factory Stores January Employee of the Month is Terry Lewis of Harry & David. Pictured from left to right are She has Terry Lewis and Harry & David been with store manager Tory Bradley. Harry & David for 10 months and is the second assistant manager. “Terry has exceptional customer service skills and always remains cool under pressure,” commented Tory Bradley, store manager. “She goes above and beyond when assisting customers and is very honest with the team about her expectations.”
Silver Sands Features Six Outlet Retail Chain Award Winners Value Retail News, a publication of the International Council of Shopping Centers, announced its 2011 Outlet Retail Chain Award (ORCA) winners and six of those designer companies honored are located at Silver Sands Factory Stores, including Best Overall Chain – Coach Factory Stores; Best Customer Service – Michael Kors; Best Visual Merchandising – Cole Haan and Nike Factory Store; Best Marketing
Congratulations to Unishippers of Northwest Florida for celebrating one year in business! Owner David Jeffcoat purchased the locally established Unishippers franchise in January 2011 and set forth making it his mission to help local businesses save time and money on all their shipping needs. Over the past year, he has grown from one employee to three, and sales is up almost 30% over last year. Jeffcoat will be recognized for his accomplishments at Unishippers, Inc. 25 year celebration in Salt Lake City.
Crye-Leike Welcomes New Agent Elliot Marcus, broker for Crye-Leike Coastal Realty, welcomed Mark Stables as a realtor and part Mark Stables of the team. Originally from Sheffield, England, Stables was a graduate of the University of Huddersfield and a current member of the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors, Florida Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. Prior to a career in real estate, he managed reimbursement for a Fortune 500 company.
Health Department Earns Public Health Emergency Preparedness Recognition As local health departments nationwide strive to protect the public from infectious diseases, bioterrorism, natural disasters, and other public health threats, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has recognized the Okaloosa County Health Department (OCHD) for its ability See BRIEFS on page 7 NETWORK MARCH 2012
BRIEFS continued from page 6 to respond to public health emergencies. The OCHD met the comprehensive preparedness benchmarks required by Project Public Health Ready (PPHR), a unique partnership between NACCHO and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
BGCEC coffee mug filled with Hershey’s kisses and gave her many hugs.
Community Bank, Destin, Receives “Preferred Lender” Status
David Seering Concert Benefits Children in Crisis Accomplished musician David Seering and the Van Deusen Quartet, featuring opera singer Katie Saunders, performed on Jan. 29, to benefit Children in Crisis, Inc. Held at Village Baptist Church, the concert included music from Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Phantom of the Opera, and more.
Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization Donates to Children in Crisis
Pictured left to right are Ken Hair, CIC president/ CEO; Toni Richardson; Maddie Ostrowski; and Lill Jennings
Pictured from left to right are Ken Hair, CIC president/CEO, and musician David Seering.
Children in Crisis Elects New Board Members Children in Crisis, Inc., recently elected new Board of Director officers, including chair Kitty Johnson, vice chair Marni Roake, secretary Shelia Campbell, treasurer Bo Arnold, and immediate past chair Don Litke. New Board of Director members elected included Sam Burkett, Howard Oakes, Judy Wiseman, Donna Utley, and Susan Shaw. Board members that continue to serve include Mack Gay, Sharilyn Darnell, Janice Henderson, Don Amunds, Les Chambers, Andrew Dwyer, Bill Frey, Betty Hefner, Mike Hill, Walt Main, Dr. Catherine Michas, Hu Ross, Linda Tyce, and John Wesley.
Mayor Seevers Gets Mugged The City of Destin Mayor Sam Seevers was “mugged” Thursday, Feb. 2, by the Boys & Girls Club of the Emerald Coast. Mayor Seevers supports the Destin Club extensively, and, to thank her, kids from the Destin Club surprised Mayor Seevers at her office in City Hall with the NETWORK MARCH 2012
Golf and Beach Resort for the 2nd Annual WAM! Conference on economic education. The conference, which focused on empowerment through financial education, was presented by Shelter House with funding from The Allstate Foundation.
Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization (ECPRO) helped the kids of Children in Crisis by having a fundraiser at its recent Christmas/ New Year’s social. Thanks to the generous donations from the members and guests, the kids at the Children’s Neighborhood received donations to help them have a happier Holiday Season and a better New Year.
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and Twin Cities Hospital Offer Online Pre-Registration to Patients Leave your pens and pencils on your desk because you won’t need them to fill out paperwork before you have a procedure or deliver a baby at two area hospitals. Beginning Jan. 30, some patients of Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and Twin Cities Hospital will be able to pre-register online. This specifically includes patients who already have a procedure scheduled, anyone requesting a screening mammogram appointment, and, at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, expectant women needing to pre-register for their baby’s delivery.
Shelter House Conference on Economic Education Draws Crowd More than 110 women, men and teens turned out at the Sandestin
Community Bank, Destin, was recognized as a “Preferred Lender” by the US Small Business Administration. This designation allows Community Bank, Destin, the abilitiy to document and process SBA loan requests in a more timely manner than other non-designated lenders.
NWF State College Leadership Program Officially Named Costa Leadership Institute
Area Chamber of Commerce representatives and college officials officially inaugurated the new Student Services Center at Northwest Florida State College Thursday night with a ribbon cutting and the announcement of the naming of the college’s Leadership Institute, which occupies the third floor of the 75,000 square foot facility. The NWFSC Leadership Institute, which provides professional development and corporate training programs, will be re-named in honor of local business Costa Enterprises, a family owned firm which operates 14 McDonalds locations spanning from Navarre to Port St. Joe. The college program will now officially be known as the Costa Leadership Institute at Northwest Florida State College.
County Unveils Community Medication Assistance Program The Okaloosa County Health Department, in partnership with Sharing & Caring, Inc of Okaloosa County, launched the Community Medication Assistance Program (CMAP). CMAP helps people navigate the complex process of accessing www.DestinChamber.com
medications through pharmaceutical companies’ compassionate medication programs. CMAP staff members help people determine if they meet the income guidelines to qualify for prescription assistance and facilitate completing and submitting the correct forms to request medications to fill a valid prescription. Ultimately, CMAP assists people, who do not have prescription drug coverage, get prescription medicines at no or very low cost.
Landrum Employees Earn Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certifications Three Landrum Human Resources employees recently earned certification as a Professional in Human ReMandy Resmondo sources (PHR). Landrum staff members Mandy Resmondo, Stefanie King, and Matilde Keith passed the Stefanie King comprehensive examination required to become certified. As a human resources specialist in the Office/Professional Division Matilde Keith at Landrum Staffing Services, Resmondo oversees the Landrum Staffing Reference Department. She works closely with Landrum Staffing clients to successfully meet their staffing needs and recruits top talent to fill job orders. King has been with Landrum Staffing for two years as a human resources specialist in the Office/ Professional Division. Her responsibilities include applicant recruitment, interviewing, and assisting clients with their staffing needs. As a human resources coordinator for Landrum Professional Employer Services, Keith has more than five years of human resources experience in the Pensacola area. In her current role, Keith specializes in salary surveys, compensation, and job classification reviews, among other human resources generalist duties.
Silver Sands Factory Stores $1,000 Shopping Spree Winner Dana Osborne from Alabama won a $1,000 Silver Sands Factory Stores Shopping Spree. Silver Sands rewards its most loyal shoppers by giving away four $1,000 shopping sprees each year to people in their VIP Text Club database.
Twin Cities Hospital Receives Hospital of Choice Award Twin Cities Hospital was selected as a recipient of the 2011-2012 Hospital of Choice Award from the American Alliance of Healthcare Providers (AAHCP). For the third consecutive year, Twin Cities Hospital shares this recognition with only 50 other hospitals in the nation, including Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore, MD) and Vanderbilt University Hospital (Nashville, TN). This award exemplifies Twin Cities Hospital’s ongoing commitment to provide exceptional customer service along with high quality, cost effective healthcare.
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Welcomes New Board Members, Presents Awards The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) welcomed newly elected directors, including Matthew Dahlman, Wells Fargo Advisors; Janna Morrison, ret., Choice Hotels International; Eric Navarre, Trustmark National Bank; Sarah “Sam” Seevers, Life’s A Beach Publication; Nancy Smith, Walton County School District; and Ashley Watkins, Silver Sands Factory Stores. They will serve on a 21-member board to promote the arts through cultural events and educational outreach programs serving Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Lynn Dugas was awarded the prestigious Chairman’s Sterling Award for her commitment, spirit, and vision to MKAF. The Volunteer of the Year award was presented to Eric Navarre for his outstanding leadership in coordinating the Foundation’s inaugural Race for the Arts. PAGE 7
427 Racers Participated in Destin’s Second Bayou, Bay & Back Destin’s second Bayou, Bay & Back 5K Run/Walk, 10K & Half Marathon sponsored by Shoreline Church was marked by sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s. More than 420 racers turned out for the Jan. 28 event, which was hosted by the Destin Area Sports Commission. More than 100 of those racers participated in the half marathon, new to the event this year. Its course took runners over the Destin Bridge, across Okaloosa Island, and back. Celebrity guest Danny Cahill, Biggest Loser Season 8 winner, returned and encouraged racers during Friday’s night’s Race Packet Pick-up Party at Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill, during a pre-race pep talk, and
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even on the course during the run. Overall winners included Line Lauritsen – Female Overall Half Marathon; Justin Harvey – Male Overall Half Marathon; Valerie Hein – Female Masters Half Marathon; Scott McNey – Male Masters Half Marathon; Lisa Lewis – Female Overall 10K; David Shearon – Male Overall 10K; Kristie Steinberger – Female Masters 10K; Paul Phillips – Male Masters 10K; Melissa Davis – Female Overall 5K Run; Perry Griffith – Male Overall 5K Run; Michelle Smith – Female Masters 5K Run; David Kauble – Male Masters 5K Run; Diana Theriot – Female Overall 5K Walk; and David Cowart – Male Overall 5K Walk.
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Awards were given to all overall winners, as well as to first, second, and third places in eight age groups. For a complete list of winners, please visit www.destinchamber.com/destin/bayoubayback.asp. Thank you to all event sponsors, including title sponsor Shoreline Church; accommodations sponsor ResortQuest; silver sponsors Carter & Company CPA, LLC, City of Destin, Ecco Motors, and Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill; and bronze sponsors Buffalo Rock Pepsi, Johnny on the Spot; and White Sands Party Bus. A portion of event proceeds benefited the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance.
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Leaders In Business Lunch Sponsored by: Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
Thank Leaders Business Lunch sponsorr F Fort Walton Medical CenTh Tha nk k you to to February Feb bruary L eaders d IIn nB usiiness L unch h sponso ortt W alt lton Beach B hM edi dicall C enter. Fort Walton Beach Medical Center is a 257-bed hospital serving the Fort Walton Beach and Destin area. With a medical staff of more than 200 physicians, it is the only acute care hospital in the Tri-County area that offers open heart surgery, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center accredited by the Joint Commission, a Chest Pain Center and a Cancer Care Center accredited by the Commission on Cancer. For more information, please call (850) 862-1111 or visit www.FWBMC.com.
Recognized during the event were Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Office investigators who recently received special honors from the Sheriff. All were involved in a shooting on Dec. 9, 2011, while trying to take a fugitive into custody. Those recognized include Medal of Valor recipients Steve Hough and Todd Watkins, as well as Medal of Merit recipients Jeff McGill and John Merchant. Hough also received a special plaque from the Military Order of the Purple Heart’s First Responders Program.
Thank You for the Door Prizes! • Army Aviation Center Federal Credit Union • Children In Crisis, Inc. • Coastal Accounting of NW Florida, PA • Eglin Federal Credit Union • Emerald Coast Chiropractic • Emerald Coast Rehabilitation, P.A. • Fort Walton Beach Medical Center • Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle, Inc.
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• Gulf Power • Harry and David • Merlins Pizza • Party Boats Destin Princess and Destiny • Pleat & Perry, P.A. • Regional Self Storage • Simple HR • Warren Averett O’Sullivan Creel
lunch, Colonel Sal M M. Nodjomian Nodjomian, Commander of the 96th Air Base Wing at Eglin During the lunch Air Force Base, provided an update on Eglin, including restructuring, BRAC, and housing privatization, as well as a review of the ORI results and the wing’s strategic plan.
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On Thursday, Feb. 9, the Destin Forward leadership and community education class took a field trip to Tallahassee to see Florida’s government in action. While there, the class sat in the House of Representatives Chambers and saw part of the budget approval process; toured the Senate floor and Cabinet meeting room (see photo); met with Rep. Marti Coley, Rep. Matt Gaetz, and Sen. Don Gaetz; met with the Florida Chamber of Commerce for a briefing regarding probusiness legislation; and toured the new Capitol building. Applications will soon be available for the Destin Forward Class of 2013. For details, please call (850) 837-6241.
Five Star Beach Properties 36008 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Ste. 601B Destin, FL 32541 (850) 424-5286 www.fivestargulfrentals.com Category: Accommodations-Rentals Chamber Rep: Josh McLean
DESTIN BUSINESS FORUM In partnership with Cox Communications, the Chamber’s monthly TV program will host the following organizations beginning in March:
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Special thanks to the Participating Businesses Multi-Chamber Business Expo & Taste of Okaloosa County Best Western Fort Walton Beach Better Business Bureau Big Lots! Century 21 Wilson Minger Agency--Patsy Bland Chartwell Hospitality Children in Crisis Coastal Accounting of NWFL Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology Complete Signs Covenant Hospice Disaster Relief Supply Eglin Federal Credit Union Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide Emerald Coast Convention Center Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village EXND Diving & Marine Services, LLC Eye Center South Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance Freedom Boat Club
Golden Corral Gulf Coast Dermatology Gulf Power Company Hard Rock Café Harry & David HealthSource Chiropractic & Progressive Rehab Helen Back Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach Hometown Contractors Horizons JobsPlus/Workforce Development Board Life’s a Beach Publications Magnolia Medical Clinic PA Mary Kay Metabolic Research Center Northwest Florida State College Okaloosa County Teachers Federal Credit Union Okaloosa Gas Payroll Management Inc
Permanent Painting of Florida Randy Wise Homes, Inc. Rodan & Fields Dermatologists San Gelato Café Simpler Carpet and Tile, Inc. Southern Management Group Space Walk of Crestview and Ft Walton Beach Sterling House (Brookdale Senior Living) SunQuest Cruises The Gulf Coast Post/Dine In Out Restaurants The Petermann Agency The Ryland/Morrow Allstate Agency Total Laundry Service Trinity Air Unishippers White-Wilson Medical Center WonderWorks Yellow River Vineyards Zook Chiropractic, PAv
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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 6,232 unique visitors for January 2012.
January 2012 Phone Calls/E-mails – 1,097 Incoming Mail – 177 Visitors to Welcome Center Lobby – 445 Relocation Packages – 14
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Celebrating Ambassador Successes Congratulations to our top Ambassadors for January 2012: 820 points – Jennifer Harris, Acentria, Inc. 690 points – Jim Wood, Sandestin Lions Club 445 points – Paul Woolman, Copy Systems Business Center, Inc. 440 points – Mary Lurk, Destin Land & Title, Inc. Also, Ambassador Tim Kersanac, New York Life, welcomed new member Destin Water Taxi into the Chamber!
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March Calendar of Events March 1 NWFSC Leadership Institute Customer Service for the Health Care Providers Location: NWFSC Student Services Center Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. For details, call (850) 729-6880 or visit www.nwfsc.edu/LI/. March 1 NWFSC Leadership Institute Microsoft Outlook 2010 Location: NWFSC Library Time: 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. For details, call (850) 729-6880 or visit www.nwfsc.edu/LI/. March 1 - 3 2012 Flying Needles Quilt Retreat & Show Location: Emerald Coast Conference Center Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Includes quilt show, classes with national and local instructors, mini-classes, and vendors. To register for classes, visit www. flyingneedlesquiltguild.org or call (850) 729-2994. March 2 NWFSC Leadership Institute Microsoft PowerPoint Location: NWFSC Business/ Computer Tech Building Time: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. For details, call (850) 729-6880 or visit www.nwfsc.edu/LI/. March 2 NWFSC Leadership Institute – Business Writing Location: NWFSC Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. For details, call (850) 729-6880 or visit www.nwfsc.edu/LI/. PAGE 12
March 2 WSRE-TV Wine Women & Shoes Event – “Patron Dinners” The weekend kicks off with three exclusive Patron Dinners, intimate dinners featuring world-class wines and a private chef, all held in some of Destin’s most beautiful residences. Top vintners will be in attendance pouring their finest wines. Limited tickets are available are $250 per person. Visit www.wsre.org/WineWomenShoes or call (850) 484-1054. March 3 “Recipe for Success”...WSRE 4th Annual Destin Wine Dinner & Live Auction Location: Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village Time: 6 p.m. Complete with wine stroll, gourmet dinner, and a live auction with “over the top” items held at the Emerald Grande Ballroom. Each dinner course will be paired with top level wines provided by Republic National Distributors. Limited tickets are available and are $150 per person. Visit www. wsre.org/WineWomenShoes or call (850) 484-1054. March 4 WSRE-TV Wine, Women and Shoes Event Location: Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort – Magnolia Ballroom Time: 2 – 5 p.m. Enjoy a wine tasting, shopping market of designer shoes and accessories, a silent auction, and a glamorous fashion show. Tickets for Sunday’s Signature Event are $65 each. Visit www. wsre.org/WineWomenShoes or call (850) 484-1054.
March 3 Ruth’s Secrets Revealed Cooking Class Location: Ruth’s Chris Steak House Time: 12 – 2 p.m. The cost is $50 per person and includes a glass of wine. The menu includes BBQ shrimp; steak sampling with salad and instruction on prime steak versus grocery meats; sweet potato casserole; and chocolate creme brulee. For more information, please call (850) 337-5108. March 3 Sacred Heart to Host Community Health Fair Location: Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast Time: 8 – 11 a.m. Community members are encouraged to take advantage of free health screenings, including glucose and cholesterol, blood pressure, heel scans for osteoporosis, body-fat analysis, pulse oxygen, skin cancer spot checks by a dermatologist, hearing tests, and more. Call (850) 278-3600 or visit www.sacredheartemerald.org. March 3 – 4 30A Wine Festival Benefiting Children’s Volunteer Health Network Location: Alys Beach This two day, intimate event is in the elegant surroundings of Alys Beach and directly benefits Children’s Volunteer Health Network. Tickets are $300 per person or $600 per couple and include entrance to all festival activities. Visit http://www.30awinefestival. com/about-the-event-2/aboutthe-event/.
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March 6 NWFSC Leadership Institute Creating an Amazing Customer Experience Location: NWFSC Student Services Center Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. For details, call (850) 729-6880 or visit www.nwfsc.edu/LI/. March 7, 14, 21, and 28 Wednesday Night Concert Series Location: The Village of Baytowne Wharf Time: 6 – 8 p.m. We’ll be tantalizing your musical taste buds with musicians to entertain all of our guests throughout the month of March! For more information, visit www. BaytowneWharf.com. March 9 NWFSC Leadership Institute – Facebook Location: NWFSC Library Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. For details, call (850) 729-6880 or visit www.nwfsc.edu/LI/. March 10 Dance for Life to Benefit Covenant Hospice Location: Crestview High School Auditorium Time: 7 p.m. The Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Crestview hosts this benefit event and featured are Edyta Sliwinska and Alec Mazo from ABC-TV’s “Dancing with the Stars.” Amateur and professional dancers from across the Emerald Coast will also be showcased. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $50 for VIP admission. Call (850) 729-1800. NETWORK MARCH 2012
March Calendar of Events March 10 Mattie Kelly Arts Center Nationally Touring Shows “Andy Gross” Location: Northwest Florida State College Time: 7:30 p.m. Las Vegas entertainer Andy Gross will boggle the mind with his ventriloquism, comedy, and magic variety show. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for youth age 18 and younger. March 13 NWFSC Leadership Institute – Leader as Strategist and Mentor Location: NWFSC Student Services Center Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. For details, call (850) 729-6880 or visit www.nwfsc.edu/LI/. March 15 NWFSC Leadership Institute – Communicating Effectively to Improve the Bottom Line Location: NWFSC Student Services Center Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. For details, call (850) 729-6880 or visit www.nwfsc.edu/LI/. March 16 6th Annual Children in Crisis Golf Tournament Location: Fort Walton Beach Golf Course Time: 11 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m., and shotgun will start at noon. Entry fee is $75 per player and $300 for team. Drinks, prizes, raffle items, ditty bags, golf shirts, and an awards ceremony with hors d’oeuvres are included. Contact Lauren Von Bergen at laurenvonbergen@childrenincrisisfl.org
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March 17 4th Annual HarborWalk Village Grogg Games & Irish Street Festival Location: HarborWalk Village Time: 12 p.m. Enjoy live Irish music by authentic bag pipers, Irish dancers, classic Irish fare, and authentic Irish beers. The 4th Annual Grogg Games will challenge participants with Irish-themed activities. There will be arts and crafts activities for the wee folks. March 27 JobsPlus Mobile Unit Location: Silver Sands Factory Stores Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The JobsPlus 40-foot Mobile One-Stop vehicle will be stationed at Silver Sands and job seekers will have access to hundreds of positions available at Silver Sands Factory Stores. Additionally, they will be able to register in the Employ Florida Marketplace database. Visit www.SilverSandsOutlet.com or call 850-654-9771 x1. March 28 NWFSC Leadership Institute – Networking Location: NWFSC Student Services Center Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. For details, call (850) 729-6880 or visit www.nwfsc.edu/LI/. March 28 NWFSC Leadership Institute – Microsoft Excel 2010, Intermediate/Advanced Location: NWFSC Business/ Computer Tech Building Time: 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. For details, call (850) 729-6880 or visit www.nwfsc.edu/LI/.
March 30 NWFSC Leadership Institute – Creating Web Presence Location: NWFSC South Walton Center Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. For details, call (850) 729-6880 or visit www.nwfsc.edu/LI/. March 30 – 31 Shelter House Purses with a Purpose Location: Silver Sands Factory Stores The VIP party will be on Friday, March 30, from 6 – 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door and include food, beverages, door prizes, and first access to auction items and our entire inventory of purses. We’ll reopen on Saturday, March 31, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. with free admission, muffins, mimosas, and big discounts on all remaining purses. March 31 US Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety Course Location: US Coast Guard Station Destin Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This program is designed to be an introductory course to meet the boating education needs of all recreational boaters. It is approved by the US Coast Guard and meets all qualifications for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Safe Boater ID card, which is required for all boaters born after January 1, 1988, who operate vessels on Florida waters. Fee is $35.
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Coastal Lifestyle Properties, Inc. 36008 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Ste. 201 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 424-7310 www.lifestylepropertiesinc.com Category: Real Estate Chamber Rep: Sonya O’Bannon
Family Visitation Centers 1 Old Ferry Rd. Ste. 23 Shalimar, FL 32579 (850) 609-1850 www.familyvisitationcenters.org Category: Non-Profits Chamber Rep: Sharon Rogers
Merlins Pizza 1251 Airport Rd. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 650-3000 www.merlinspizza.com Category: Restaurants - Pizza Chamber Rep: Linda McElmurry
The Destin Beach Houses PO Box 841 Destin, FL 32540 (850) 368-3170 www.thedestinbeachhouses.com Category: Accommodations-Gulf View Houses Chamber Rep: Ryan & Sara Martin
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Co. 795 Harbor Blvd. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 650-3552 www.krispykreme.com Category: Restaurants - Doughnuts Chamber Rep: Susan Smith
Mitchell’s Fish Market 500 Grand Blvd. Miramar Beach, FL 32550 (850) 650-2484 www.mitchellsfishmarket.com Category: Restaurants - Seafood Chamber Rep: Frank Hess
LoBoy - Magna Manufacturing, Inc. 85 Hill Ave. Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32459 (850) 243-1112 www.loboy.com Categories: Ice Chests & Foam Coolers; Shipping Coolers Chamber Rep: Terral Lawrence
Naturally Maid Cleaning Services 482 W. Harborview Rd Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (850) 585-1599 www.naturallymaidllc.com Category: Cleaning Services Chamber Rep: Carmichelle McAuley
Destin Water Taxi 309-A Woodrow St. Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547 (850) 499-6679 Category: Taxi Services Chamber Rep: Jimmy Crawford
Omega Construction & Design, Inc. 312 Loruna Dr. Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 (850) 255-8383 www.omegaconstructionanddesign.com Category: Construction & Remodeling Chamber Rep: Drew Dennis Rodan and Fields Dermatologists Destin, FL 32541 (850) 598-0780 fountainteam.myrandf.com Category: Skin Care Chamber Rep: Denise Fountain
To join the Chamber, please contact membership consultant Nathan Wilson (850) 837-2711 x3 or nwilson@DestinChamber.com.
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Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. (850) 650-4900 Chamber Rep: Vincent Fritz
Cox Communications, Inc. (850) 857-4573 Chamber Rep: David Deliman
Legacy On The Bay (850) 650-7446 Chamber Rep: Elizabeth Connor
Qivana (850) 622-2385 Chamber Rep: Duaine & Ann Kief
BancorpSouth Bank (850) 269-5460 Chamber Rep: Ron A. Moliterno
Destin Flooring, Inc. (850) 650-8511 Chamber Rep: Candace McLeod
March Of Dimes (850) 785-6460 Chamber Rep: Kim Tatum
San Gelato Cafe (850) 243-5455 Chamber Rep: Simona Faroni
Bayside Airport Shuttle (850) 581-1505 Chamber Rep: Lynn Dominique Bayside Surveying Company, Inc. (850) 835-2950 Chamber Rep: Scott Rosenheim Beach Bums Vacation Rentals, LLC (850) 654-7177 Chamber Rep: Kim Gordon Beach Condos in Destin (850) 269-3342 Chamber Rep: Renee Clayton Belk (850) 650-4091 Chamber Rep: Brandy Barrett Bud and Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant (850) 231-5900 Chamber Rep: Dave Rauschkolb Cardno ENTRIX (850) 837-8004 Chamber Rep: Debbie Milonski Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC (850) 837-3141 Chamber Rep: Skye Ehrhard Chateau La Mer II Owners Assoc. (850) 837-3622 Chamber Rep: Bruce Gibson Chef On The Go (850) 729-3377 Chamber Rep: Mary Churillo
Merrill Lynch (850) 269-7000 Chamber Rep: Cory Fosdyck
Destin Rotary Club (850) 687-0701 Chamber Rep: Dave Morrow
Mid-Bay Bridge Authority (850) 897-1428 Chamber Rep: Jim Vest
Destin Woman’s Club (850) 897-4653 Chamber Rep: Kate Callicotte
Mitchell’s Fish Market (850) 650-2484 Chamber Rep: Frank Hess
Edward Jones (850) 650-2616 Chamber Rep: Stephanie Duffield Emerald Coast Wealth Advisors of Raymond James & Associates (850) 650-0990 Chamber Rep: Brian Haugen Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge (850) 650-1880 Chamber Rep: Amanda Wilkerson
Murphy’s Home Services, Inc. (850) 650-1699 Chamber Rep: Andy Murphy New York Life (850) 650-3029 Chamber Rep: Tim Kersanac Northwest Florida Blood Services (850) 862-4216 Chamber Rep: Betty Roberts
GCS Building Solutions (850) 269-1066 Chamber Rep: Wayne Bernheisel
Northwest Florida Regional Airport (850) 651-7160 Chamber Rep: Greg Donovan
Goldring Gulf Distributing (850) 432-9883 Chamber Rep: David Gaines
Not Just Bagels (850) 650-0465 Chamber Rep: Pauline Sotiri
Habitat For Humanity, Okaloosa County (850) 315-0025 Chamber Rep: Nitsi Bennett Homes & Land Of The Emerald Coast (850) 650-1014 Chamber Rep: Joe Nacchia
Okaloosa County School District (850) 833-3110 Chamber Rep: Dr. Alexis Tibbetts Olin Marler Charter Boat Service (850) 837-7095 Chamber Rep: Olin Marler
The Cone Company (850) 424-3015 Chamber Rep: Sonny Cone
Kitty Hawk Kites of Florida (850) 796-0102 Chamber Rep: Kathy Johnson
Claude Perry (850) 837-6376 Chamber Rep: Claude Perry
Copy Products Co. (850) 243-2679 Chamber Rep: Kevin Cagle
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Co. (850) 650-3552 Chamber Rep: Susan Smith
Qantum Communications (850) 654-1000 Chamber Rep: Dave Stilli
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Sea Oats Motel & Management Co. (850) 837-6655 Chamber Rep: Dieter Blasbichler Seascape Resort & Conference Center (850) 837-9181 Chamber Rep: Jay Nettles Shoreline Church (850) 650-8658 Chamber Rep: Kim Peters SummerPlace Inn (850) 650-8003 Chamber Rep: Mistelle Langen SunQuest Cruises (850) 650-2519 Chamber Rep: Steven Harper Tetra Tech, Inc. (850) 837-9278 Chamber Rep: Michael Bomar Trammell’s Commercial Park (850) 585-0013 Chamber Rep: Karl Trammell Trustmark National Bank (850) 337-9100 Chamber Rep: John Sumrall UPS Store #1229 (850) 654-5774 Chamber Rep: Charles Richardson Warren Averett O’Sullivan Creel (850) 837-0398 Chamber Rep: Kevin Bowyer WSRE (850) 484-1054 Chamber Rep: Elaine Tucker
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