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Tuesday, May 09, 2023
21 Graduate from Chamber’s Community Education & Leadership Program
On May 2, the Destin Chamber celebrated the graduation of 21 business professionals from its 14th Destin Forward class. During the event, the prestigious Destin Forward Leadership Award, chosen by class vote, was presented to Kayla O’Leary of Waypoint Title. She is seen in the photo on the left with Chamber Chairman Jason Belcher, FNBT Bank. Destin Forward, a community education and leadership program, was created to help find and educate future city and business leaders. After a retreat in August, the
Tuesday, January 17, 2023Destin Chamber Presents Special Recognitions & Installs 2023 Board During January Breakfast
During its Jan. 13 Business Before Hours and Annual Membership Meeting at LuLu’s Destin, the Destin Chamber honored some of its most outstanding volunteers and installed its 2023 Chairman and Board of Directors. Before passing the gavel to 2023 Chairman of the Board Jason Belcher of FNBT Bank, 2022 Chairman Jennifer Gutai Comella of Hand Arendall Harrison Sale presented the James D. Neilson, Sr., Chairman’s Award for Volunteer Service and the Paul Woolman Ambassador of the Year Award. These awards are
Wednesday, September 21, 2022A Superior Air announces its quarterly Veterans & First Responder Lunch & HVAC Giveaway
The event includes a delicious hot lunch, brief welcome by the sponsors and supporters, and the AC giveaway. This event is generously sponsored by Texas Roadhouse, Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican, Beachy Beach Real Estate, Coastal Wildlife Removal, Herbafex, High-Definition Coaching, Ginny Richardson & Paul Naberezny. The lunch will take place from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Faith Assembly Christian Church 306 S. Geronimo, Miramar beach. Register for the HVAC giveaway here
Monday, August 29, 2022Destin Chamber Trustees Invite Local First Responders to Free Cookout on September 9
The Destin Chamber Trustee members are celebrating and thanking local first responders with a free cookout on Friday, Sept. 9. They will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs and serving BBQ sliders at Destin Fire Station #9 at 848 Airport Road, in Destin, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. All police officers, firefighters, medical personnel, beach safety, EMS and military are invited. Trustee membership is the highest membership level in the Destin Chamber, and it shows a significant commitment to and investment in the
Thursday, June 02, 2022Destin Chamber Ambassadors Pack 100 Bags for Food For Thought
Thank you to (left to right) Savannah McQuaig of Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican, Eric Gillum of Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin and Kayla O'Leary of Championship Title Agency, LLC, for donating their time to local non-profit organization Food For Thought! Together, they packed 100 bags, which will be distributed to families during the summer.
Thursday, February 24, 2022CENTURY 21 Blue Marlin Pelican Announces Sales Affiliate as Recipient of 2021 GRAND CENTURION® Producer Award
Jerry Sullivan, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Blue Marlin Pelican, announced today that Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently recognized sales affiliate Mike Johnson with the CENTURY 21 GRAND CENTURION Producer award following their successful 2021 sales totals. The GRAND CENTURION Producer award is presented to sales affiliates of CENTURY 21 who earn $864,000 in sales production or 195 closed transaction sides within a calendar year. "Receiving the GRAND CENTURION Producer award is a tremendous accomplishment
Tuesday, February 15, 2022Debbie Bruce Honored as Destin Chamber’s Business Person of the Month
During the Destin Chamber’s Feb. 11 Business Before Hours Sponsored by Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican, Debbie Bruce of A 2 Z Specialty Advertising was honored with the Chamber’s Business Person of the Month Award. This award is presented directly from the Chamber’s Board of Directors to a Destin area businessperson showing vision for his or her business and leadership in our community. “A 2 Z has always been a strong company, and Debbie has kept that going, maybe even made it stronger. Her commitment to
Tuesday, January 25, 2022Wampler Named Destin’s 2021 Business Person of the Year
Ken Wampler, President of Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, is the Destin Chamber’s 2021 Business Person of the Year Sponsored by Trustmark National Bank. The award was presented by 2021 Chairman Jerry Sullivan of Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican during the Chamber’s Jan. 14 Business Before Hours & Annual Membership Meeting. Trustmark National Bank, who has been serving the financial needs of customers and communities for more than 130 years, chose to sponsor the Business Person of the Year Award because
Wednesday, December 15, 2021Destin Chamber Awards Outstanding Members for 2021
On Dec. 14, Destin Chamber members celebrated the holidays and the Chamber’s most outstanding individuals and businesses, during the Annual Holiday & Awards Party Presented by Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and Twin Cities Hospital. Surrounded by the festive décor of Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village, 2021 Destin Chamber Chairman Jerry Sullivan of Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican and Destin Chamber President & CEO Shane Moody led the awards presentation.For going above and beyond in service to the Destin
Wednesday, September 15, 2021Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden Honored as Destin Chamber’s Business Person of the Month
During the Destin Chamber’s Sept. 10 Business Before Hours Sponsored by Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican, Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden was honored with the Chamber’s Business Person of the Month Award. This award is presented directly from the Chamber’s Board of Directors to a Destin area businessperson showing vision for his or her business and leadership in our community. “Our community is safe because of Sheriff Aden and his staff. Throughout the year, we have a huge population increase, and the
Thursday, September 02, 2021Destin Chamber Trustees Invite Local First Responders to Free Cookout
The Destin Chamber Trustee members are celebrating and thanking local first responders with a free cookout on Friday, Sept. 10. They will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs at Destin Fire Station #9 at 848 Airport Road, in Destin, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. All police officers, firefighters, medical personnel, beach safety, EMS and military are invited.Trustee membership is the highest membership level in the Destin Chamber, and it shows a significant commitment to and investment in the Chamber and in the
Monday, August 16, 2021Kevin Bowyer Honored as Destin Chamber’s Business Person of the Month
During the Destin Chamber’s Aug. 13 Business Before Hours Sponsored by Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, Kevin Bowyer of Warren Averett was honored with the Chamber’s Business Person of the Month Award. This award is presented directly from the Chamber’s Board of Directors to a Destin area businessperson showing vision for his or her business and leadership in our community. “One of the amazing things about Kevin is he’s been with the same company his entire professional career,” explained Chamber
Tuesday, May 18, 2021Ken Wampler Honored as Destin Chamber’s Business Person of the Month
Photo Caption: Ken Wampler (right), President of Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, receives the Destin Chamber’s Business Person of the Month award from Chamber Chairman Jerry Sullivan of Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican, during the Chamber’s May 14 Business Before Hours at Henderson Beach State Park.During the Destin Chamber’s May 14 Business Before Hours, Ken Wampler, President of Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, was honored with the Chamber’s Business Person of the Month Award. This award is presented
Friday, May 07, 202115 Graduate from Chamber’s Community Education & Leadership Program, Total Number of Graduates Reaches 200
On May 4, the Destin Chamber celebrated the graduation of 15 business professionals from its 13th Destin Forward class. During the event, the prestigious Destin Forward Leadership Award, chosen by class vote, was presented to Cassy DeJulio, Destin Chamber. Destin Forward, a community education and leadership program, was created 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,
Monday, October 05, 2020Green Earth Southeast Claims Top Spot at Destin Chamber’s Golf Tournament
Twenty-seven golf teams teed off in the Destin Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Golf Tournament Sponsored by Renasant Bank on Oct. 1, at Emerald Bay Golf Course. Green Earth Southeast took home top prize, followed by CPC Office Technologies and Warren Averett. Drew Armacost of Affordable Home Insurance and Matthew Howard of 360 Blue won the Longest Drive prizes. Kevin Bowyer of Warren Averett, Jeremy Sprenkle of 360 Blue and Erik Thompson of Five Channels won the Closest to the Pin prizes. The
