News for Chamber

SMALL BUSINESS SEASON: November 1 - December 31, 2026This Year's Theme: “It's the Thought That Counts!”Dear Chamber Members,The holiday season is officially here, and we're celebrating the people, places and small businesses that make our community so special!From November 1 through December 31, the Navarre Chamber is proud to celebrate SMALL BUSINESS SEASON - a time to shine a spotlight on the ...read more

&##127894;️ Honoring Our Hometown Heroes! ❤️&##129293;&##128153; The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and our Military & Veteran Affairs Committee are excited to begin planning our 2027 Annual Military Appreciation Picnic! This special community tradition brings us together to celebrate and thank our active-duty military, veterans, retirees, and their families for their service and ...read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE &##129449; FLOCK TO NAVARRE! Navarre Chamber Announces 2027 Snowbirds Festival Where Winter Goes on Vacation! NAVARRE, FL - The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office, is rolling out the welcome mat for our winter visitors and area seniors with a tropical twist! The Chamber is excited to announce the ...read more

As our Navarre business community continues recovering from Hurricane Isaias, we understand that many of our business partners have temporarily adjusted their hours of operation, delayed reopenings, or made other changes to accommodate cleanup and recovery efforts. The Navarre Chamber wants to help keep our local residents and incoming visitors informed while supporting our businesses as they ...read more

The Navarre Chamber is committed to keeping our business community informed, connected, and supported as we navigate the impacts of Hurricane Isaias. As part of our ongoing coordination with the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office, and local chamber members and partners, we will continue sharing helpful information, verified updates, and available recovery ...read more

The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is charting a new course for membership in 2027, with four business levels designed around the ways local businesses want to connect, gain visibility, and contribute to our community.Connector is the starting point for businesses ready to make connections and build their presence. Partner adds sponsorship and broader marketing. Investor gives active ...read more

Navarre High School Head Football Coach Garret Bagley to provide a preview of the upcoming season at spirited community networking event The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 15th Annual Commerce & Coffee KICKOFF Breakfast on Friday, August 21, 2026, at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, located at 6464 Gulf Breeze Parkway. Sponsored by Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports ...read more

Workflow automation — using software to handle rule-based, repetitive tasks without manual effort — is one of the clearest paths to a leaner operation for a small business right now. For businesses in the Navarre area that compete for seasonal talent against larger hospitality operators, or that run lean teams serving the military community near Eglin and Hurlburt, the savings case is concrete: ...read more

Email newsletters are one of the most direct, cost-effective ways a small business can reach its customers — and in a community as tourism-driven as Navarre Beach, the financial case for building one is unusually strong. According to Constant Contact's 2024 research, email outpaces social for acquisition — 53% of small business owners surveyed named email their top strategy for finding and ...read more

✨ LIMITED Office Spaces Are Currently Available in the Heart of Navarre ✨ Two (2) professional private office spaces are now available for lease inside The Navarre Chamber Information Center - an ideal location for a small business owner, remote professional, consultant, or entrepreneur looking for a convenient and welcoming workspace.11’ x 14’ private office with a small closet - $750/month ...read more

Businesses across the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce face a familiar challenge: market conditions shift faster than traditional research cycles. To stay ahead, organizations need research practices that are scalable, repeatable, and resilient to change. This article explores how local businesses can modernize their approach and continuously align decisions with customer needs. Learn ...read more

Starting a business without overspending requires precision. Founders often face pressure to conserve cash, but in doing so, they risk cutting into the integrity of their product or operations. Cost decisions made early can shape customer trust, team stability, and long-term flexibility. Quality isn’t a luxury—it’s the foundation. And that foundation doesn’t have to be expensive. With the right ...read more