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August 2013 | www.fwbchamber.com | The Official Publication of the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce
A Message from the Chair of the Board
IMPORTANT PARTNERSHIPS….
The Chamber’s mission is
to strengthen local business and
enhance the quality of life in our
community by providing services
which help businesses help themselves.
As I tell all new members at our
monthly New Member Lunch, this
Chamber will give you dozens of
Mark Hamrick opportunities to promote your busiOwner, Vacuum Center ness. These opportunities can range
from being involved with one of
our many events throughout the year or joining one of our
over 30 committees, to coming to the First Friday Coffee,
Nothing but Networking, Business after Hours, Networking
Plus Lunch & Learn, just to name a few.
It’s really very simple. You may have the best product
or service or even the best price for what you are offering,
but if no one knows this, then you will not be successful.
Networking with your fellow Chamber members is the most
effective way to promote your products or services. So take
advantage of your membership and try one or two of the
opportunities I mentioned above. You will be glad you did.
In the Chamber mission there are six important words:
“quality of life in our community.” Most of you have no
idea of all the things in which your Chamber is involved.
I will admit I sure didn’t until I had the honor of serving
as your Chair of the Board. I read in the paper all the time
and have people come up to me and say, “Someone needs
to do something” about this or that. Some of these issues
are waste/storm water run off, economic/business development, taxes and traffic congestion to name a few. Who is that
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Message from the Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Sponsor Spotlight - PMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
someone? You look around and ask who is doing something
-- anything -- about an issue and most of the time you figure
it’s no one. You probably don’t realize there is a “someone”
working on it. That someone is your Chamber. We have
everyone from elected officials to your average citizen come
to us for help and direction on a wide range of community
issues. We have a reputation for bringing the concerned
parties together and getting everyone moving in the right
direction for the benefit of the entire community. I can’t
tell how many times I’ve heard someone say “if you want
to get something done, you need to get the FWB Chamber
involved”.
We could not accomplish some of the things we have
and future issues without great partnerships. I would like to
thank the City of FWB for their Chamber partnership. We
must work closely with them to insure that our community
is headed in the right direction and are preparing for the
future.
I can tell you that Mayor Mike Anderson, who sits on
our Board, and City Manager Michael Beedie are two of the
most community-minded individuals I have ever talked to.
I thank both of them for their commitment to helping make
our community a beautiful, business-friendly area where
all citizens can work, play and be proud to live. We look
forward to working with them in the future.
I will go into more detail on some of the issues listed
above in future articles. There is a lot to be done to ensure
our community is prepared for the future. There will always
be people on both sides of an issue that affects our community, but SOMEONE has to get the conversation stated.
Thank you for your Chamber membership and I’ll see
you at an upcoming Chamber event.
Coastlines is a publication of the
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce
34 S.E. Miracle Strip Pkwy.
(850) 244-8191 • FAX (850) 244-1935
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Recently at the Chamber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Northwest Florida Daily News
Business After Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Ribbon Cuttings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Submit info to [email protected]
Nothing but Networking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
First Friday Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sponsor Spotlight - ResortQuest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Office Depot Savings Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Contact your Daily News Advertising
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Ambassadors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Membership Renewals/ New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
New Member Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17
Chamber Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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President’s Message
A Very Emerald Christmas
Ted Corcoran
President/CEO/IOM
The Okaloosa County Tourist
Development Department (TDD) and
their ad agency, are attempting to create
a new tourist season here on the Emerald
Coast. Of course, we know of THE
Season—our summer time fun where
thousands from around the world visit
our community. But what can we do to
get more folks down here in December—
traditionally the slowest visitor month of
the year?
Thus A Very Emerald Christmas has been selected by the ad
agency -- as the theme for promoting the mid November to New
Year’s Day time period here on the Emerald Coast.
The TDD’s job is to PROMOTE activities that occur along
our coast—not plan them. Therefore, it is OUR job to create the
Very Emerald Christmas atmosphere in our community. So what
shall we do?
Working with the City of Fort Walton Beach Park and
Rec Department, the Chamber will assist, as needed, with the
Monday, December 2, Christmas parade. That will be followed
by the Thursday, December 5, Tree Lighting/Boat Parade fun
at the Landing. This year’s theme, “Cookies with Santa,” will
include the traditional lighting of the City’s Christmas tree,
seasonal entertainment, and the second year Festival of Trees
decorating contest and Lighted Boat parade. This year’s parade,
sponsored by Helen Back, features a new fun twist—ANYONE
who enters a decorated boat in the parade (for which there is no
entry fee) will receive a$50 gift certificate to Helen Back. And
immediately upon passing the judges’ stand you can take your
boat to Helen Back on the Island for a post parade party!!
But what else can we do to make our area so festive and
merry, that visitors will travel the globe to visit us? That’s where
we need your help.
Our Chamber will be submitting a calendar of holiday events
to the ad agency for promotion on the EmeraldCoastFL.com site.
Therefore, please submit all Greater Fort Walton Beach area
holiday activities such as plays, concerts, gift shows, etc occurring in our community to [email protected].. (Retail sales
and seasonal hours will not be incorporated here—stay tuned for
a holiday shopping guide possibility).
Do you have any ideas for a holiday special event—or two—
that will promote holiday cheer? If you have any ideas, please
contact the Chamber and let’s see what we can create. We all
hope that this Very Emerald Christmas promotion will continue
for many years. Thus, if we don’t have time to make it happen
this year—we can start planning for NEXT year!!
Hoping you all have a Very Emerald (and Merry!) Christmas!!
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Take a Trip | Take a Coastlines
Have a Helen Back Christmas!
Our members are going to some pretty glamorous places these days – and they’re
taking some good reading material right along with them.
If you choose to take your Coastlines with you on a trip, take a photo and share it
with us. Send it to [email protected].
Looking ahead to how
you’ll celebrate Christmas ,
we hope you’ll spend at least
part of it on the water. Start
planning now how to decorate
your boat for the 2nd Annual
FWB Christmas Boat Parade
on Thursday, December 5,
at The Landing. The event
started out last year with a
small but dedicated band of
holiday sailors – but we’re
pretty sure that this year’s
group of entries will be
larger.
How do we know?
Consider this: As Ted
Corcoran mentioned in
his column, “This year’s parade, sponsored by Helen Back, features a new
fun twist—ANYONE who enters a decorated boat in the parade (for which
there is no entry fee) will receive a $50 gift certificate to Helen Back. And
immediately upon passing the judges’ stand you can take your boat to Helen
Back on the Island for a post parade party!!” (One gift certificate per vessel.)
All boaters are invited to join the parade, which will begin at approximately
5:30 pm. While there is no entry fee, all entrants are required to register their
vessels with the FWB Chamber. The registration form will soon be available
at the Chamber’s web site at www.fwbchamber.com. In addition, the skippers
of all registered vessels must attend a mandatory Skippers’ Meeting at the
Chamber offices (34 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE, Fort Walton Beach), date to
be announced.
This event is sponsored by Helen Back, the City of Fort Walton Beach, the
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, and the Fort Walton Sail
and Power Squadron. It is but one part of the Christmas festivities at The
Landing on December 5, when the City of Fort Walton Beach will sponsor the
Christmas Tree Lighting with music and a visit from Santa, and a Festival of
Trees.
For more information, contact the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of
Commerce at 850-244-8191.
Kayla Sims, recently named to the President’s Honor Roll List at UWF and winner
of a scholarship from the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, is
enjoying Coastlines while studying at the Global Learning Institute on the Island of
Cyprus this summer.
“Paul Singleton and his wife Anne took a birthday trip to Washington, DC,
where they visited with their son, Skip – and they all enjoyed a special meal at one
of their favorite restaurants, Martin’s Tavern in Georgetown. They sat in their favorite booth, #3, “The Proposal Booth,” where JFK and Jacqueline Bouvier frequently
dined when they were courting. It’s also the place where Jackie accepted his marriage proposal.
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Okaloosa County Tax Collector
Announces New BTR Rate
Business owners and those seeking to open a business in Okaloosa County will pay one, flat rate for their
Business Tax Receipts (BTR) starting July 1, 2013. The
Board of County Commissioners adopted a revised ordinance presented by the Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s
Office which outlines the cost for a BTR. Formally
known as an Occupational License, BTRs are required to
conduct business in Okaloosa County. Tax Collector Ben
Anderson said, “The previous method of determining the
cost had many different tiers, was confusing and even
made some businesses purchase multiple BTRs.”
The revised ordinance calls for the annual Business
Tax Receipt for all businesses located in Okaloosa County
to be $35.00. Tax Collector Ben Anderson stated, “We
presented the flat rate idea to the County Commission as a
way to simplify government and maintain a fair, competitive work environment for all business entrepreneurs.” He
continues, “Commissioners agreed and brought forth the
long overdue revisions to the business ordinance.”
The local Business Tax Receipt is imposed by the
Board of County Commissioners for the privilege of
doing business in Okaloosa County. Persons who provide
merchandise, entertainment, or services to the public,
even if only a one-person company or home-based business, must obtain a local Business Tax Receipt before they
can conduct business.
FWB FUMC WELCOMES
MUSIC AND WORSHIP DIRECTOR
Fort Walton Beach First United
Methodist Church (FWB FUMC) is
proud to announce and welcome Chris
Antill as Director of Music and Worship.
Chris will be responsible for directing the sanctuary choir, the handbell
choir, the contemporary band and the
children’s choir. He will play a key role
in planning and implementing music in
“New Traditions,” a new worship service which launches
August 18th at the 11:00 a.m. worship hour.
Chris joins FWB FUMC from Houma, Louisiana
where he served as Minister of Music and Worship for
a 3600-member church and was the Conductor/Music
Director for the South Louisiana Community Orchestra.
Prior to this, he was the Director of Choral Music at the
Baddour Center in Memphis, Tennessee.
Mr. Antill holds two degrees: a Bachelor of Music
Education in vocal music and a Master of Church Music
with specialization in conducting. He is completing
requirements toward a Doctor of Worship Studies degree
at the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies,
Orange Park, Florida.
“We are thrilled to welcome Chris to our staff,” says
Rev. Mike Sigler, Senior Pastor of FWB FUMC. “With
over 20 years of experience in music and in leading traditional, blended and contemporary styles of worship,
he brings a wealth of knowledge to our church’s music
ministry.”
Marcia Hull named Communicator of the Year by
Northwest Florida Coast Chapter of the Florida
Public Relations Association
Marcia Hull, Executive
Director for the Mattie Kelly Arts
Foundation, won Communicator
of the Year in the Non-Profit
Category. With 35 years of communications and marketing experience, Marcia has distinguished
herself not only as an exemplary
communications professional but
also as a community leader. Over
the past 14 years, Marcia has
established the Mattie Kelly Arts
Foundation as one of the Northwest Florida’s leading
cultural charities, participating in countless fundraisers,
education outreach events, media promotions and volunteer involvement in various civic organizations and committees, including active membership in FPRA. Marcia’s
dedication, passion and ability to inspire positive community action make her a fitting recipient of this award.
the Advanced
C o u n t y
Commissioner
(ACC) designation following his completion of a
comprehensive
study program
developed by
the association. Commissioner Parisot received the designation along with 13 other county commissioners during
an awards ceremony held at the FAC Annual Conference
in Hillsborough County, FL. He is the first commissioner
of Okaloosa County to complete this advanced program
since its inception in 2006.
“I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend
this advance program” Parisot stated. “Not only did this
course provide outstanding instructors and seminar leaders, but it also provided the opportunity for discussion
with other county commissioners from throughout the
state of Florida, to exchange ideas and discuss varied
issues.”
Launched by FAC in 2006, the Advanced County
Commissioner (ACC) education program, “The Florida
Forum for County Leaders,” is an advanced leadership
program designed for graduates of the Certified County
Commissioners (CCC) program. This year, the program
has been held in Alachua County and saw 14 commissioners graduate in June with a total of 132 graduating since
the inception of the program in 2006.
“This certification allows our citizen electorate to
become experts in county government improving their
communities,” said FAC Executive Director Chris Holley.
“Through FAC’s education programs we are able to teach
commissioners how to advance their policies through the
complexities of government bureaucracies.”
Tammy McDaniel Appointed to
VISIT FLORIDA Committee
Chamber member & Owner
of Tammy’s Journeys, a full service travel agency, was appointed to
serve on VISIT FLORIDA’s 201314 Cultural, Heritage, and Rural &
Nature Committee VISIT FLORIDA,
the state’s official tourism marketing
corporation, serves as Florida’s official
source for travel planning to visitors across the globe.
VISIT FLORIDA is not a government agency, but rather
a not-for-profit corporation created as a public/private
partnership by the Florida Legislature in 1996.
ABWA Emerald Coast Chapter Recognizes Members
The American Business Women’s Association Emerald
Commissioner Dave Parisot Earns Advanced County Coast Chapter honored Shareen Ketchem owner of SRK
Commissioner Designation
Fine Jewelry as it’s’ 2013-14 Business Associate of the
The Florida Association of Counties (FAC) present- Year. The three other nominees for this award were Nivaska
ed Okaloosa County Commissioner Dave Parisot with Eastwold owner of Linck Photography, Mary Florence
owner of Baskets by
Mary and employed at
Eglin Federal Credit
Union
and
Elisa
Rowland an independent sales director for
Mary Kay Cosmetics.
The Mission of the
American
Business
Women’s Association is
to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations
and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves
and others grow personally and professionally through
leadership, education, networking support and national
recognition. www.abwa-ecc.org Email: [email protected]
“Dancing with the Stars” Perform for CIC
The hit TV show “Dancing with the Stars” standouts,
Tony Dovolani,
M a k s
Chmerkovskiy,
V
a
l
Chmerkowskiy,
O k s a n a
Dmytrenko,
K a r i n a
Smirnoff,
Mikhail Zharinov, Galina Detkina and FWB Fred Astaire
Dance Studio world champions performed in the recent
“Dancing with Desire Event.” The event was a complete
success and raised critical funds to help sustain operations of Children in Crisis, Inc. The proceeds help feed,
clothe and care for the foster children living at the CIC
Children’s Neighborhood. The Event turned out to be the
“Hottest Ticket in Town” as over 1,000 spectators filed
into the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at the Niceville campus
of the Northwest Florida State College.
The event was sponsored by the Fred Astaire Dance
Studio, Ft. Walton Beach, and was coordinated by Fred
Astaire General Manager, Joe Trovato and committee
chair Ross Williams.
Luann Pulliam, owner of Fred Astaire Dance Studio,
commented, “It is our philosophy to always give back to
our community. We would like to thanks the guest dancers and our staff for their donation of time and talent in
making the event a memorable evening. You are truly
world-class!”
Ken Hair, CIC President/CEO commented, “This was
an unbelievably successful and fun event. I can’t thank
the staff of Fred Astaire Dance Studio and the Star performers enough for this wonderful event. This was the
best show yet!”
Photo left to right: TV hit show “Dancing with
the Stars” performers visit Cumulus Broadcasting on
Hollywood Blvd, Ft. Walton Beach to tell the radio
listeners about the “Dancing with Desire” event benefiting Children in Crisis; Ken Hair, CIC President/
CEO, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Maksim Chmerkowskiy,
Cumulus “Average Lisa”, Tony Dovolani and Cumulus
“Diamond Dan”
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
Opens New Vein Center
Fort Walton
Beach Medical
C e n t e r
(FWBMC)
announces the
opening of The
Vein Center at
FWBMC, an outpatient service dedicated to the diagnosis
and treatment of Venous Disease and other vascular disorders. As of July 1, The Vein Center at FWBMC will offer
a wide range of venous treatment options in an outpatient
setting to improve the vein health of those affected by
venous disease.
Venous Disease includes all conditions related to or
caused by veins that are diseased or abnormal. More than
40 million people in the United States suffer from Venous
Disease, including 25 percent of women and 15 percent
of men. Many factors such as increasing age, pregnancy,
obesity, trauma, certain medications, family history or
prolonged standing can lead to venous disease.
“Venous disease is a very common problem that many
times goes untreated or is ignored,” said Craig Cazenave,
MD, Interventional Radiologist at FWBMC. “The treatments now offered by the Vein Center at FWBMC are
providing relief for those patients suffering unnecessarily. Patients typically experience immediate and dramatic
improvements in the way their legs look and feel.”
Symptoms of Venous Disease that individuals may
experience include the following: Varicose veins; spider
veins; leg pain, swelling or cramping; restlessness; tender
areas around veins; blood clots; itching
“We are proud to announce the opening of The Vein
Center as yet another vital healthcare resource for the
communities we serve,” said Mitch Mongell, Chief
Executive Officer at FWBMC. “Knowing that this condition is often left untreated, we are committed to providing
the education and services necessary to help reduce the
incidence of Venous Disease in Okaloosa and the surrounding counties.”
Youth Village Updates
During Youth Village Summer Camp they have designated two days each week as Career Days... whereby
members of the community come out and make presentations to the kids on different career fields.
1. Jeanne Dailey,
Founder & CEO of
Newman-Dailey Resort
Properties, Inc., accepts
a collage of the Youth
Village kids from Nellie
Bogar, Founder/Executive
Director of Youth Village .
Ms. Dailey came out to Youth Village to make a presenta-
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tion to the kids on how to start their own business during
Career Day. The children learned that hard work, integrity
and perseverance pay dividends! Great job Ms. Dailey!
2. Elaine Courtney and
Haley Worley from 4-H/
Okaloosa Saves joined
forces to come out to
Youth Village for the first
in a series of workshops
on Money Management
which will culminate with
“On My Own”, a hands-on, real-life simulation that give
young people the opportunity to experience their futures
in a fun and exciting way. They are encouraged to make
healthy and wise lifestyle choices similar to those that
adults face on a daily basis. We’ve got some entrepreneurs in the making!
This was such an awesome presentation....I can’t wait
to see what they have in store next. The Youth Village
kids are learning that learning is fun! Thanks Elaine and
Haley!
3. Pictured is Mr. Andy
Johnson - Coordinator:
Safe Schools , Health, and
Athletics for the Okaloosa
County School District ! He
came out to Youth Village to
present loads of great information on college and careers, specifically in the teaching
field, to our young citizens. The kids had a million great
questions...and listened intently to the answers! Great job
Mr. Johnson, we really appreciate your efforts…you did
a wonderful job!
Beach Community Bank Employees
Help Children in Crisis
The employees of Beach Community Bank recently
presented Children in Crisis a check for $172.50 to help
provide a home and care to the abused, neglected and
abandoned children of our community. The donation
funds were collected by the BCB Team during their
“Jeans Friday” fundraisers.
According to Ken Hair, CIC President & CEO, “We
opened the Children’s Neighborhood in February 2008
and since then; we’ve provided a home to about 370 Kids
and have kept all of our brother and sister sibling group
families together. We continue to have a critical need for
funds to help sustain operations and care for the at-risk
children of our community. We can’t thank the employees
of Beach
Community
B a n k
enough for
their wonderful support.”
Pictured in photo: Ken Hair, CIC President & CEO, (center), is
presented a check of $172.50 from the employees of Beach Community
Bank
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We couldn’t put on the Billy Bowlegs Festival without help from dozens of volunteers. This group from
Eglin Federal Credit Union were the first to help out in the Booty Store. Many thanks to our friends Sherry
Harlow, Kathey Mitchell and Adam Stevens for helping to get the T-shirts in shape for the Booty Store.
The Chamber was the Coast 93.3 Office of the Day and we got these great donuts from Dunkin’ Donuts.
Right after the Doolittle Reunion, the Chamber staff was thrilled to take a ride in Killer B, one of the vintage
B-25s that were here for the occasion. What a special treat for all of them!
You may have noticed the spiffy new name tags the Ambassadors are wearing – they now indicate their
years of service. This handsome crew is comprised of the longest serving Ambassadors: John Wambough
(Herbalife); Paul Singleton; Dean Covey; Mary Florence (Eglin Federal Credit Union and Baskets by
Mary); Patricia Payne, Karen Helms (Beach Community Bank) and Bob Blair. They all represent the
Chamber amazingly well – and we make special note of Paul’s attendance at more than 750 ribbon
cuttings!
Thanks to our friends at EIM electrons in motion, LLC for the wonderful Business After Hours at their home office. They went all out with music, terrific
food from new member caterer “Chefs at Your Door,” and great information
about their many services.
Join us in August when those wonderful ladies from Accounting with CJW
will show us their new offices.
Thursday, August 15 | 5:30 to 7:30 PM
Accounting with CJW
1825 Hurlburt Road, Fort Walton Beach
(northwest of Kohl’s)
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124 SW Miracle Strip Pkwy, Suite 503 | Fort Walton Beach, FL 32569
850-659-3600 | www.sncorp.com
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Thanks to Tommy Mattonie’s Coastal Café for the great networking lunch in July.
In August, this great networking event will move to:
Fudpucker’s on the Island | 1318 Miracle Strip Parkway
(across from Ramada Plaza Beach Resort)
Thursday, August 8, 11:30 am
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Rosewood Realty
The gang from Apparel Expressions got
right into the Aloha spirit!
Success with Desley
– Peggy Brockman was proud to speak
for the Member Discount Providers,
FFC sponsors.
It’s always a treat to see Marion Gipson’s
beautiful smile. And everyone loved her
Marion’s Hand & Food Scrub.
Helen Back Café
Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography
Mary Kay by Cindy Kay
Handwoven by Design
Apparel Expressions
Shalimar Eye Care
America Victoria Cleaning Services
Marion’s Hand & Food Scrub
Trinity Air Conditioning
Brockman Enterprises
Freedom Boat Club
McMahon Hadder Insurance
Rodan + Fields Dermatologists
New members Erin and Jason Parker of
Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography
have jumped right into the Chamber with
enthusiasm. We’re glad to have you!
Bob Pinard of LocalEdge was thrilled to
receive an “Above and Beyond” Award for his
tireless help during the Bowlegs Festival.
Mark Hamrick (Vacuum Center) enjoyed
giving another “Above and Beyond” Award
to Bob Matthews of Trinity United Methodist
Church – again, for his amazing work
volunteering at Bowlegs.
Vacuum Center
Emerald Coast Television.com
Quality Inn Bayside
Perfect Imprints
Professional Computer Training and Services
The Posh Daisy Salon and Spa
Office Depot
Best Western Beachfront Hotel.
If you’d like to relive the fun of FFC, you
can view it on EmeraldCoastTV.com
Jean Dutton (ECPRO)
was tickled to receive
a great door prize from
Shane and his crew
at Trinity Heating and
AC.
It was a great FFC
all around for MDP
– Paul Montalvo
from Professional
Computer Training
& Services won the
50/50 and received it
from Gabriela Leysath
of JobsPlus.
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Have You Registered for the
Office Depot Savings Program???
When you take a moment to enroll in the Office Depot Chamber Savings
Program, you’ll receive unbeatable discounts on your office supplies, office furniture,
technology, copy/print and much more. It’s just one of the great benefits of your
FWB Chamber membership. Let our friends at Office Depot show you how to
maximize your savings:
• Deeper Discounts on the items you purchase most often
• 15% to 30% off copy paper, ink, toner and general supplies (you KNOW you
need them!)
• A straight 5% discount on nearly everything else Office Depot sells
• Enhanced ordering process
• Next day delivery and free shipping for all orders over $50
How Do You Get All These Benefits???
1. Register with Office Depot by contacting Terry Bush at 850-624-9979 or Terry.
[email protected]. (Sales associates at the retail store may not be familiar with
this program.)
2. Receive your special Office Depot/FWB Chamber savings card.
3. Show it when you shop at their retail stores or online.
OR
27th Annual H. C. White Golf Tournament
September 13, 2013
2nd Annual FWB BBQ Festival
September 20 and 21, 2013
2013 Fall Home & Garden Expo,
featuring the Healthy Living Expo
September 28, 2013
Dog Daze 2013
(Ribbon Cutting of FWB Dog Park)
October 12, 2013
FWB Christmas Parade
December 2, 2013
FWB Christmas Tree Lighting and Boat Parade
December 5, 2013
You may pick up a card like this at the FWB Chamber and START SAVING NOW!
Join other Chamber colleagues by taking part in this Office Depot program,
you’ll start saving money AND qualifying the FWB Chamber for a small rebate on
each transaction.
Chamber Christmas Party
December 12, 2013
FWB Chamber Annual Banquet
& Installation Ceremonies
January 7, 2014
Winter Guest Fest
January 10, 2014
Chamber Trip to Italy
March 24 - April 1, 2014
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Ambassador
The Chamber is Not Something You Do,
It’s Something You Live!
As I reflect on our great community and its local businesses, I
can’t help but highlight the ever-present theme of our willingness
to embrace growth in our local economy through business-tobusiness collaboration. We see this every day, in many different
industries, as more businesses begin to explore the opportunities of working with each other to improve the overall quality
of goods and services in our area. It is this type of attitude that
makes me proud to call this area my home.
As a Chamber business member, I can tell you from experience that the relationships and benefits we offer to local businesses have been reciprocated. The Fort Walton Beach Chamber
has been an unparalleled resource for me when it has come to
furthering my practice, as well as building relationships with business leaders throughout the community. From generating sales to combining resources to achieve a common goal, I know that collaboration creates the opportunities companies need in order
to reach objectives and meet customer needs. The Chamber helps facilitate these types
of fruitful relationships and business practices that encourage growth and economic
strength in our local economy, making the Emerald Coast a better place to work and live.
Mark Dutram, 2013 Chair of the Chamber Ambassadors
First City Bank, LPL Financial
AUGUST
2013
Greg Goines
Eyeglass World
770-822-4250
Jack Crosby
Liberty Tax Services
850-226-7665
June Scroggin
Seaward Escapes, LLC
850-225-2688
Michael Liu
Flat Rate Processing
850-455-7777
Grace Macknett
First Florida Bank
850-269-1201
Jennifer Wilson
Cotton Land Title
850-585-9505
Bill Sudbery
Sea Spray Studios
850-865-4599
Bryan Mills
GSS Gear
366-417-1699
Pam White
First Command Financial
Services
850-362-6774
Claudia McArthur
FamiliesFirst Network of
Lakeview Center
850-833-3771
Charlie Ortiz
Pensacola Blue Wahoos
850-934-8444
Mary Travis
DataQuick Title, LLC
850-650-3130
Dr. Brittian Kulow
Coastal Skin Surgery &
Dermatology
850-314-7546
Richard & Christina Schlink
HomeScenesSECURE.com
850-684-0388
Mark Clutter
Chefs at your Door Catering
850-226-2183
Scott Chase
Integrative Mobile Solutions
850-687-0825
Sponsored by
Membership Renewals
Amiel Eye Care Center
Aramark
Auer Marine
Badcock & More Home Furniture
Batteries Plus
Bayer & Curtis Orthodontics PA
Better Business Bureau of NW Florida
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida
Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida
City Glass Company
Coastal Realty Services
Companion Animal Hospital & Boarding Center
Cooling & Heating Inc.
Cornerstone Marketing & Advertising Inc.
Creative Tours by Pat
Credit Business Services, Inc.
Dale E. Peterson Vacations
Edible Arrangements
First Command Financial Planning
FNBT.com Bank
Gulf Power Company
Gulf Reflections Studio, Inc.
H & B Army Navy Store
Harry Gates Enterprises
Healthy Start Coalition of Okaloosa-Walton Counties
IHOP
InfoPro Corporation
Institute of Diagnostic Imaging
Jimmy’s Gun & Pawn Shop, Inc.
Junior League of the Emerald Coast
K. William Roark, DDS
KEM Publications
Lee Nissan
Magnolia Medical Clinic, PA
McLaughlin Mortuary
Memphis Que-Memphis Style BBQ & Soul Food
Mental Health Association of Okaloosa & Walton Counties
Miracle Strip Body Shop, Inc.
Okaloosa AIDS Support & Informational Services (OASIS)
Okaloosa Gas District
The Posh Daisy Salon & Spa
Power Up Watersports
Preston Hood Chevrolet
PT Solutions
Quality Inn Bayside
Ramada Plaza Beach Resort
Realty House Commercial Properties
Rosey’s Kettle Corn
Saltmarsh Cleaveland & Gund, CPA
Sam Taylor Buick GMC Cadillac, Inc.
Southern Star Dolphin Cruises
Southern Star Immigration, P.A.
Spirit of Christ/The Church of the Living God
Superior Residences of Niceville
Telly’s Auto Repair Towing & Service
The Flooring Authority
The Rock Shop
Tommy Mattonie’s Coastal Café
Twelve Oaks Alcohol & Drug Treatment Center
Twin Cities Hospital
WEAR ABC 3 Television Station
William Paul Welch, CPA
Youth Village
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Each month, the Greater Fort Walton Beach
Chamber of Commerce has a special luncheon for
our newest members. Check out these businesses –
help welcome them to the Chamber. And remember:
Members Helping Members Makes Sense!
Mark A. Clutter, Chefs at Your Door Catering,
Fort Walton Beach, FL, 850-226-2183. Chefs at Your
Door Catering is a company that can accommodate
parties of all sizes. We specialize in weddings
all over the Emerald Coast. Owner and Executive
Chef Mark Clutter has had the business for several
years, and is known for his custom line of three-dimensional cake masterpieces. These edible sculptures are great for birthdays, weddings, grooms’
cakes or just a showpiece for your company’s next
function. Check out the full line on the website and
call to find out how your cake can come to life.
Richard Schlink, HomeScenes Secure.com, P. O.
Box 5797, Destin, FL, 32540, 850-684-0388. Rich and
Christina Schlink with HomeScenesSECURE.com
are helping folks in NW FL have peace of mind if
disaster strikes! 850-684-0388. After experiencing
a disaster, could you remember ALL you have lost?
Insurance Agent Recommended HomeScenesSECURE.com allows users to upload photos, videos &
documents securely and privately. Don’t Put It Off!
Get Organized Ahead of Any Disaster! 30 DAY FREE
TRIAL!
Morgan May, Bright Energy 360, 35008 Emerald
Coast Pkwy, #301, Destin, FL 32541. 304-928-4296 or
1800-701-BRIGHT. We offer special pricing for all
lighting retrofits. Let us
at Bright sign you up for
your FREE energy audit
today! Give me a call.
Jack Teschel and Ted Long,
UPS, 219 Santa Rosa St., Fort
Walton Beach, FL, 32548, 850-2442544 or 850-375-1789. Distribution
services and consulting for domestic and international supply chain
needs.
Stephanie Richard (owner), Vivian Principe, &
Iris Miranda, Banana Clips Barbershop and Salon, 501 Mary Esther Blvd., Mary Esther, FL, 850496-5607. We
offer: military
men’s haircuts;
women’s haircuts; children &
special needs
haircuts; Redken
color products,
Keratin complex
smoothing treatment; facial waxing; makeup; facial shaving; razor
haircuts; hair braiding and hair extensions.
April Sarver, Sales & Marketing Coordinator,
Emerald Coast Convention Center, 1250 Miracle
Strip Pkwy , Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547 , 850-6093800. Along the emerald green waters and sugarwhite sand beaches of Northwest Florida stands
the Emerald Coast Convention Center. This 35,000
sq. ft. facility features an in-house state-of-theart AV department as well as in-house catering by
Aramark. Area activities include shopping, fishing,
golf, museums and restaurants that satisfy every
flavor. Easy access to NWFL Regional Airport and
over 13,000 accommodation options make travel
simple, while an extraordinary convention center
team fulfills every request with a smile.
Kaci Wolkers, Director of Business Development, Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology, 930 Mar
Walt Dr. Suite C, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, 850314-7546.
Specializing
in medical,
surgical,
and cosmetic dermatology, our providers provide comprehensive dermatological care to patients of all ages,
focusing on each patient’s individual concerns and
needs. Offering: Same Day Appointments, Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgery, and Skin Rejuvenation
Treatments.
Ivana Coteat, CHSP, Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach East – Destin Area, 1299 Miracle Strip
Pkwy, SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL. 32548, 850-9343609. Located directly on the sugar white beaches
of the Gulf of Mexico, the Holiday Inn Resort Fort
Walton Beach East – Destin Area is a brand new
addition to beautiful Okaloosa Island scheduled to
open Spring 2014. This full service resort is an ideal
destination for your next family vacation or business
trip. The 152 room beachfront resort will offer a variety of complimentary amenities such as a lazy river,
pool, waterfall, heated indoor pool, hot tub, game
room, kids activities, tiki bar, full service restaurant
and much more. The Holiday Inn Resort will provide
2500 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space suitable for
your next conference, military reunion, reception or
formal banquet. For reservations and group inquiries
please contact Ivana Coteat at [email protected].
Willie Farrow, Unity
Productions, 113 Port Drive,
Shalimar, FL 32579, 850-3689256. Unity Productions, a
media production company,
specializes in developing
collaborative relationships to
simplify business relationships. Unity Productions’
central focus is radio, internet and print media to
make marketing affordable. Our clients benefit from
internet development, web site optimization, logo development, and radio productions. Unity Productions
produces The Emerald Coast Business Outlook Radio
Broadcast and The Sunday Morning Inspiration on
94.3 FM. Visit our web site at http://unityproduction.
inokaloosacounty.com/
Mary Travis, Dataquick Title, LLC, 4300 Legendary Drive, Suite 220, Destin, FL 32541, 850-685-9921,
[email protected]. DataQuick Title, LLC
offers a full spectrum
of title and escrow
services for both residential and commercial real property transactions. Our experienced,
local staff represents over 100 years of experience
in the Northwest Florida real estate industry. In
addition, DataQuick Title, LLC, boasts locations in
central (Clearwater) and south Florida (Naples), with
closing capabilities in all 67 Florida counties. To
assist you or your clients with transactions outside
of Florida, DataQuick Title, LLC, maintains offices in
eleven states and is a licensed title agent in twentysix others.
Anita T. Hill, H & H Firearms of Fort Walton
Beach, Inc., 103 Hollywood Blvd., NW, Unit H, Fort
17
Walton Beach, FL 32548,
850-586-7685. H & H Firearms sells handguns, long
guns, ammo, accessories,
apparel, special orders,
classes and more. FFL
transfers, $25. Let one of
our staff help you with your
firearms needs. Also, check
out our on-line store, www.hnhfirearms.org. We
look forward to serving you.
June Scroggin, Seaward Escapes, LLC, 850-2252688. Visualizing a travel dream and transferring it
to our clients is fun! People’s lives are transformed
through travel and the realization of their dreams.
Seaward Escapes LLC facilitates that transformation
by providing one-on-one service for our clients in arranging the ultimate vacation experience via cruise
ship.
Charles Johnson, Charles Johnson Gallery, 196
Miracle Strip Pkwy, Unit F., Fort Walton Beach, FL
32548, 850-357-2151. Charles Johnson Gallery offers
a wide variety of art works in various media by over
a dozen local artists. We offer art classes ranging
in difficulty from beginner to advanced techniques.
Find original works, giclee prints, learn to draw and
paint, or even commission an artist for a custom
work at Charles Johnson Gallery.
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THE CHAMBER
Mark Hamrick
Business Forum
SHOWS WILL BE AIRED AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES:
Wednesdays at 8am,
Mondays, Thursdays, Sundays at 6pm
or anytime On DEMAND on Cox Advanced TV!
CALENDAR EVENTS
August 1, 2013
Government Affairs Comm.
7:30 AM
August 2, 2013
First Friday Coffee
7:00 AM
August 6, 2013
Environment Committee
8:15 AM
August 8, 2013
Nothing but Networking
11:30 AM
August 9, 2013
New Member Lunch
11:45 AM
August 13, 2013
Healthcare Committee
8:00
August 14, 2013
Networking Plus Lunch & Learn
11:30 AM
August 15, 2013
Business After Hours
5:30 - 7:30 PM
August 19, 2013
Military Affairs Committee
11:30 AM
August 20, 2013
Member Discount Providers
8:00 AM
August 21, 2013
Tourism Committee
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August 22, 2013
Ambassadors Committee
FOR UP-TO-DATE CHAMBER EVENTS SEE:
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Lunch for Non-Profit Members
7:45 AM
11:30 AM
August 22, 2013
Board of Directors
11:30 AM
August 27, 2013
Multi-Cultural Committee
5:30 PM
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