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FWB Young Professionals
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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
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
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
The Business Success Group Committee’s mission is to offer beneficial sales and marketing training and promote business referrals and leads between members.
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 and networking within the committee and 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
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
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
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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
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
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 offerEligibility:The inaugural cohort will be a team of 12-15 business owners. To qualify, you must:1. Be in good active standing with the Chamber2. 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 confidential4. Be in business for less than 3 years
Accepted Applicants Only
Contact: Danica LaFaire | dlafaire@fishwindowcleaning.comMeeting 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
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Non - Profit Committee
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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