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  • FWB Young Professionals FWB Young Professionals

     

                                               

    FWB Young Professionals is a Committee focused on the Fort Walton Beach Chamber members between the ages of 21-40 years old.  The mission of the Fort Walton Beach Young Professionals Committee is to assists younger members in the Chamber with their careers, build the community, and connect with each other.

    YP Mixers, Date and Venue subject to change 

    2025 Chair:  Brett & Christine Kaufman, Illume Branding 

    Staff Contact: Dayna Stinebiser

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    Health Care Health Care

                                                                                          

                                                       

    The Mission of the Healthcare Committee of the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce is to increase educational opportunities and foster awareness of the healthcare resources in our community.   

    Monthly Meetings: 2nd Thursday of each month @ 8:00 AM-9:00 AM

    Chamber Conference Room

    2025 Chair: Vanessa d'Aquin, Crossroads Center, Inc. 

    Staff Contact: Seth Luttrell

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    Military Affairs Military Affairs

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
     
     
       

    Established in January 1978, the Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee (MAC) is composed of 60+ Chamber members who extend their friendship, support, and expertise to strengthen the relationship between active duty military members, their missions, and the community.

    MAC members pay annual dues over and above their regular Chamber membership dues.  MAC Member dues support the monthly meeting catering costs along with the MAC’s many activities which include participation in the quarterly and annual outstanding Airmen awards at Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field, Wing Level Picnics at Eglin and Hurlburt Field, and numerous requests made for funding support by various military and supporting organizations. 

    The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee has developed a well-earned outstanding reputation in the local Military Community as one of the leading military personnel support organizations within a chamber of commerce.  

    If you'd like more information about how to join the Military Affairs Committee, please contact Seth Luttrell at the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, 850-244-8191. 

    Monthly Meeting:  3rd Monday of the month @ 11:30 AM-1:00 PM

    (4th Monday in January and February Due to Holidays)

    Chamber Conference Room

    2025 Chair:  Shane Weddle, FASTSIGNS

    BSG - Business Success Group BSG - Business Success Group

     

    Mission Statement:

    The Business Success Group Committee’s mission is to offer beneficial sales and marketing training and promote business referrals and leads between members.

    Vision Statement:

    The vision of the Business Success Group Committee is to become a major driving force of sales for each active committee member through lead referrals, high level education and networking within the committee to be known and respected by the entire chamber membership.

     

    Monthly Meeting:  3rd Tuesday of the month @ 8AM-9AM

    Location: Chamber Conference Room

    2025 Chair:  Denise David, Define Legacy Group

    Staff Contact: Rachelle Graves

     

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    Women Connect Women Connect

    WomenConnect is an opportunity for a diverse group of women to come together, sharing experiences and knowledge that nurture personal and professional relationships; while making valuable contributions to our community and causes that inspire us.
     

    Monthly Meeting:  3rd Wednesday of the month @ 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

    Chamber Conference Room

    2025 Chair:  Lynn Fehr, MidSouth Bank

    Staff Contact: Rachelle Graves

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    Multi-Cultural Business Committee Multi-Cultural Business Committee

    Mission Statement:

    We serve, advocate and promote programs that empower the diverse businesses and other entities within Okaloosa County.

     

    Vision Statement:

    Our goal is to become the Go-To Source that provides access to resources needed by the community.

     

    Monthly Meeting:  2nd Thursday of the month , 5:30-7:30pm

    Location: Chamber Conference Room

    2025 Chair:  Gelin Ducati, PenFed Credit Union 

    Staff Contact: Debbie Dodge

     

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    Hospitality and Tourism Committee Hospitality and Tourism Committee

    The Mission of the Hospitality and Tourism Committee is to help our business partners promote tourism and encourage collaboration by providing value-added content that inspires the Chamber members to work toward advancing the year-round tourism economy.

    Monthly Meeting: 2nd Tuesday of the Month @ 8am

    Location: Chamber Conference Room

    2025 Chair:  Jay Azzaretto, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism Development Department

    Staff Contact: Rachelle Graves

     

     

     

    Introvert Advantage - New Committee Introvert Advantage - New Committee

    Mission Statement: 
    The Introvert Advantage aims to empower introverted business professionals to thrive in networking environments by fostering authentic connections, building confidence, and providing tailored strategies for personal and professional growth. 

    Monthly Meeting: 3rd Tuesday of the Month @ 5:30-7pm

    Location: Chamber Conference Room

    2025 Co-Chair:  Colleen Kelley, Bright-Light Creative & Co-Chair: Samantha Sanabria, Period and Pen

    Staff Contact: Debbie Dodge

     

    Emerging Entrepreneurs Group - New Committee Emerging Entrepreneurs Group - New Committee

    The first three years of owning a business are both exhilarating and demanding. The encouraging aspect is that many of the challenges faced during this period are similar across various industries. This committee aims to unite entrepreneurs, educate them on how to support one another, and ultimately foster a community that thrives together.

     
    Objectives:
    Discuss everyday struggles seen in the first 3 years and strategies to be prepared Develop a resilient network of entrepreneurs, your tribe, to remain connected in a long-term mastermind, continually driving each other's growth and success for years to come Encourage maximizing the use of the considerable network the Chamber and Community Resources offer
     
    Eligibility:
    The inaugural cohort will be a team of 12-15 business owners. To qualify, you must:
     
    1. Be in good active standing with the Chamber
    2. Ability to commit an hour and a half of time IN PERSON for each meeting (meeting times attached)
    3. Willingness/Ability to sign a confidentiality statement (on behalf of your company) to assure that the information shared by the participant and by other participants remains confidential
    4.     Be in business for less than 3 years


    Accepted Applicants Only 
    Contact: Danica LaFaire | dlafaire@fishwindowcleaning.com 

     Meeting Dates: Beginning in 2025 10:00 am-11:30 am - Jan 8, Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 19, Mar 5, Mar 19, Apr 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug 13, Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10

    Location: Chamber Conference Room

    2025 Co-Chair:  Danica LaFaire, Fish Window Cleaning & Co-Chair:  Marlayna Goosby, Grow Your Gift Conservatory of Music

    Staff Contact: Dayna Stinebiser

     

  • Non - Profit Committee Non - Profit Committee

    Non-Profit Committee 

    Monthly Meeting:  3rd Thursday of the month , 8am - 9am 

    Location: Chamber Conference Room

    2025 Co-Chair:  Haley Davenport & Tammy Barrientos, United Way Emerald Coast

    Staff Contact: Debbie Dodge

     

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