John Riddle & Daniel Walker

Debra Henry, Jenn Hynes & Allison Smith

Kelley Brawner, Ellie Eitter & Allyson Ferry with Sullie, Elenor & Mercury 

Keith & Kathy Brown

T

he Walton Area Chamber of Commerce held it’s monthly Business After Hours 
networking event At Gulf Place Town Center on the scenic 30-a Corridor. A big 
success and turnout, it also coincided with the Third Thursday Wine Walkabout. 
Starting at the Affi nity Boutique for check-in, each person was given a wine cup 

sponsored by Profi tt-PR and a map of each of the shops that had wine, snacks, and networking. 
There were seventeen different stops, and getting the map signed by each store gave you a 
chance to win prizes at the end of the wine walk. A perfect way to not only meet new people 
and enjoy wine, but also to see what Gulf Place has to offer, and get a peek in the community 
stores and meet the owners. Gulf Place holds almost weekly events and Third Thursday Wine 
Walkabout every month so check them out if you missed August’s walkabout. 

The Business After Hours went from 5:30-7:30 but many stuck around for more giveaways at 

the market with live music and light bites. The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce holds this 
monthly event at different local businesses around the area, and with its relaxed feel it’s a great 
event to join in on some fun for the week with your friends and colleagues and network with 
more businesses. 

Walton Area

photos & story by

 

Shanna Magnuson

JD & Whitney Widden

   VIP Destin at Gulf Place

Alison Hand & Peter Mohylsky

Daniel Walker & Emily Myers

Chamber of Commerce

Business After Hours

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