Kurt Sprigler, Heather Green, Whitney & JD Whidden, Brooke & CJ Atwell

Levin & Jessica Bracken

Janie & John Schmidt

Michael Tounge & Megan Justusson

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he Young Professionals of Walton County kicked off 2018 at Grayton Beer 
Company on January 11 with Pints and Professionals, sponsored by The Premier 
Property Group, a fun and free casual event to network with other young 
professionals. Attendees enjoyed and listened to live music from The Graytones. 

The Back Beach BBQ Food Truck was on hand to provide food for sale to the hungry guests 
who had their fi rst pint of beer free, courtesy of their host.

The objective of the event was to educate everyone who was involved. Pints and 

Professionals was an introductory event for young professionals along Florida’s Emerald Coast 
looking to “get tapped into” the professional networking group. Formerly operating as YP @ 
The Beach, the newly-coined Young Professionals of Walton County is an organization created 
by the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce, whose mission is to bridge social, geographical, 
political and economic boundaries across Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, while providing a 
venue for ambitious individuals to network and enhance their professional development skills 
that are necessary to become the next great business leader.

The President of Young Professionals, Jessica Bracken of Proffi tt PR, welcomed guests and 

also provided information on the organization and encouraged all present to become more 
involved throughout the community and to serve as future leaders.

photos & story by

 

Zhalman Harris

   VIP Destin at Graton Beer Company

Allison Hand & Amber Niewadomski

Amanda Evans, Amanda & Todd Bierbaum

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