First Friday Coffee

Many people believe that local chambers of commerce simply promote events and businesses. On July 7 Ted Corcoran, President/CEO of the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce laid out what really happens. “Being a part of the chamber allows you to make friends as you build your business.” Sponsored by the Manor at Blue Water Bay, the Greater Fort Walton each Chamber of Commerce held its First Friday Coffee at First aptist in Fort Walton each. With around 2 people in attendance, there were people from all walks of life: mayors, businesses owners, sales reps, police o cers, commissioners and pirates. Attendees enjoyed presentations from members, including an overview of the recent Clifford Meigs Middle School Dance Team s competition and the Wreaths Across America program, which purchases wreaths for the veterans buried at the Beal Memorial Cemetery.

The reater Fort Walton each Chamber holds a variety of social and networking events and can be found at ribbon cutting ceremonies throughout the area. Contact the chamber for more information.