Fort Walton Beach Chamber Events

Tuscany Trip Overview and Wine Tasting! TONIGHT - Wednesday, February 16, at 5:30 pm. Come join us for an amazing presentation on the upcoming Chamber trip to Tuscany, scheduled for November 1, 2011. See the wonders that await us -- hear the exciting travel details -- and discover how you can take the trip of a lifetime. Our friends at Beach Liquors have offered to make it an even more special occasion by providing a wine tasting of some of the powerful, full-bodied red wines from the Tuscany region. Come on down! Tapestry of Cultures Social It's time for another fun-filled evening of international music, food, and dancing. TheTapestry of Cultures Socialwill be on March 26, from 6 to 10 pm. Click on the logo for more information. Tickets are $10 in advance ($15 at the event) -- and they're available at the Chamber.  Business After Hours at Cumulus Broadcasting Enter the glamorous world of radio and tour the studios of Cumulus Broadcasting! You'll have the chance at our February Business After Hours, presented by our friends at Cumulus. That'sThursday, February 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. 225 Hollywood Blvd. NW, Fort Walton Beach. Rare Personal Appearance by Doolittle Raider Lt. Col. Richard Cole On Wednesday, February 23, Lt. Col. Richard Cole, Gen. Jimmy Doolittle’s co-pilot in the legendary Doolittle Raiders, will make a rare public appearance at the Air Force Armament Museum (100 Museum Drive, Eglin AFB) from 4:30 to 5:30 only. He will have available for purchase his signed Doolittle Raider commemorative print “Payback Time!” for $25 each (cash only, please). All proceeds from the sale benefit the Doolittle Raider Scholarship Foundation.  (Chamber members may arrive as at 4 PM for exclusive early access.)  Please note:  Only 200 prints will be available -- don't miss this great opportunity! More Booths Available for the Multi-Chamber Business Expo We're now taking reservations for the Multi-Chamber Business Expo on March 3 at the Emerald Coast Convention Center, from 4 to 7 pm.  We had sold out on our limited number -- but now we have a few more available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Submit your application quickly! Click on the Chamber logo for more information. City Council Candidate Forum On Wednesday, February 23, the Fort Walton Beach Tea Party will sponsor a City Council Candidate Forum at Grace Tabernacle, 218 Eglin Parkway, FWB. This event is co-sponsored by the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Okaloosa County NAACP. The event will begin at 6:00 pm.  For more information, contact Henry Kelley at 850-371-0089 orlegislative@fwbteaparty.com.