D
estin Area Chamber of Commerce held their Business After Hours at Dewey
Destin’s 1835 Porch on the harbor on April 25, bringing local business men
and women together to enjoy an after-work day get together to network,
mingle, and enjoy cocktails and appetizers. The event was sponsored by
Dewey Destin’s 1835 Porch, a locally owned gulf front restaurant serving Florida seafood
and cocktails in a casual coastal atmosphere. The Business After Hours events offer an
end-of-the-day networking opportunity to help local professionals meet new clients,
promote their business, and expand their network. At the end of the event a door prize
drawing took place, sending some lucky winners home with some goodies that were
donated by some of the local businesses in attendance.
The Destin Area Chamber of Commerce prides itself on working to build successful
businesses and a vibrant economy. The Chamber provides products and services to its
member businesses helping them grow and prosper. The Chamber acts as the voice of
business in government affairs. Governed by a volunteer board of directors and operated
by a professional staff, the Chamber works daily to ensure that businesses have what they
need to flourish. A strong base of volunteers assist in making sure that all programs are
relevant to the needs of businesses.
photos & story by
Zhalman Harris
VIP Destin at Dewey Destin’s 1835 Porch
Destin Chamber of Commerce
Business Aft er Hours
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Angela Passehl & Pam Burns
Tom Wright, Mary Armstrong, Bob Pinard & Ethan Harris
Destin Lowery, Drew Messina, Lisa Leath Turpin & Rita Sherwood
Debby Floyd & Maureen Justusson
Pam Sparks & Teresa Allen
Aline Ibanez & Stacey Young
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