OCTOBER 6TH 7:00am - Microsoft · OCTOBER 6TH 7:00am Monthly Chamber ... away, need help developing a business plan, talk about your business, ... Zaxby’s Better Business Bureau

OCTOBER 6TH7:00amMonthly Chamber Breakfast meeting@ the Crestview Community Center

OCTOBER 13TH5:00-6:30pmBusiness After Hours hosted byBeach Community Mortgage

OCTOBER 12TH8:30amGovernment Issues Committee Meeting@ the Crestview Chamber

OCTOBER 26TH8:30amAmbassador Committee Meeting@ Community Bank

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THANKS TO OUR 2016 CORPORATE SPONSORS

OFFICERSDawn Mann (Legacy Insurance)Chairman of the BoardChristie Cadenhead (Community Bank)Chairman-ElectMarian McBrydePast Chairman of the Board

Tom Moody (Old Warrior Ranch)Chairman EmeritusCraig Shaw (Shaw Moving and Storage)TreasurerRyan Mabry (Pearl Mabry School of Music)Vice Chair MembershipAlicia Booker (North Okaloosa Medical Center)Vice Chair Strategic DevelopmentDino Sinopoli (Re/Max Agency One)Vice Chair EventsYvonne Shanklin (Edward Jones)Vice Chair Community

BOARD OF DIRECTORSCLASS OF 2019

Robyn Helt (Elite Real Estate Services of NWFL, LLC)Laurin Wheelock (Trustmark National Bank)Mark Clark (Okaloosa Gas)Anne Shaffi eld (CareerSource Okaloosa Walton)Destin Cobb (Carr, Riggs & Ingram)


Ashley McCallum (Embry Riddle University)David Gaillard (Air Care A/C & Heating Services, Inc.)Betsy Roy (City of Crestview)Amy Herf (Rodan and Fields Consultant)Ashley Rogers (Chesser & Barr, PA)Alison Broxson (Shoal Creek Rehabilitation Center)


Rita Smith (CareerSource Okaloosa Walton)Dale Henderson (Lee Buick GMC)Dale Rice (First NBC)April Meier (Pawsitively Scrumptious Bark Bakery & Boutique)Mike Roy (Bryan Pest Control)Sherrell Compton (New Life International Worship Center)

STAFFValerie Lott - President & CEO Jennifer Pierson - Executive AssistantSandra Wilson - Membership & Events Coordinator

FOCUS is a publication of the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce, 1447 Commerce Drive, Crestview, FL 32539, (850) 682 3212 • Fax (850) 682 7413

Published and printed by The Northwest Florida Daily News. Submit articles to the Chamber at the numbers listed above or by email at [email protected].

IN THIS MONTH’S ISSUE

FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDby Dawn Mann

From the Chairman of the Board. . . . . . Page 2From the Chairman Elect. . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3Business Spotlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3New and Renewed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4October 2016 Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 510th Annual Health & Wellness Expo . . Page 6Paul Hsu Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7Ribbon Cuttings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8

After Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9A gala for a cause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10Better Business Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11Sponsor: CCB Community Bank . . . . . . Page 12Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13From the Membership & Events Coordinator . Page 14Chamber Ambassadors . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15

IF YOUR BUSINESS IS INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THE FOCUS, PLEASE CONTACT

THE CHAMBER STAFF (850) 682-3212.

This publication is designed &paginated by Red8 Creative.

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PUBLISHING INFORMATION

Membership! Membership! Membership!Are you using YOUR Chamber

Membership to YOUR advantage to build YOUR business? The growth of YOUR business begins with YOU!

I often wonder if our mem-bers really take advantage of all the resources that our Chamber of Commerce offers its mem-

bers. I like to think of these resources as my back office marketing department. Yes, you as a Chamber member have your very own, hands on, MARKETING DEPARTMENT. If you need to advertise it, fast blast it, get a coupon in the hands of business owners, have something to give away, need help developing a business plan, talk about your business, help you with a ribbon cut-ting, have a business after hours and this list goes on and on. You already have a dedicated, profes-sional marketing department at your finger tips. If you have not been reaching out to Sandra our Membership and Events Coordinator, you might be missing a WHOLE lot of advertising and membership benefits that you didn’t even know existed for you……most of them FREE! I encour-age you this month to make an appointment with Sandra and see what all the Chamber has to offer.

This month I also want to encourage you to think about businesses that are NOT Chamber mem-bers. Joining the Chamber has many benefits as you already know. Can this non-member business benefit from being a member? ABSOLUTELY! If

you know of a business that is NOT a member and would like Sandra to visit them, please call or email her with the contact info, she will be more than happy to introduce the Chamber to them and let them know how the Chamber can help their business grow.

I look forward to watching all the Chamber members come together and help grow this won-derful organization that we call the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce.

Dawn Mann, AIAM Legacy Insurance 682-2519Chairman of the Board

Dawn Mann

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Yes, you as a Chamber member have your very own, hands

on, MARKETING DEPARTMENT.

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Summer is coming to an end and everyone is gearing up for fall. Stores are filled with Holiday decorations and everyone is selling Pumpkin Spice something. It doesn’t seem possible that it’s time for all of that already. Personally, I’m not quite ready to let go of summer just yet. September and October are my favorite months to visit the beach! No matter what you’re looking forward to in the next few months, you can be sure that there is plenty to do at the Crestview Chamber of Commerce.

I want to give kudos to a couple of folks that are really making a difference to a lot of our members. Richard Harless and Kristan

Howard of Beach Community Bank are the co-chairs of the Ambassador’s Committee and they are doing a fantastic job! The Ambassadors are the group that welcomes all of our new and existing members through events like ribbon cuttings, after hours’, and other ceremonies. They are probably the most visible group we have because they not only make arrangements for those events, but they also work various duties at the monthly breakfast. It’s not all work though, Richard and Kristan have made it fun! They meet monthly for “Let’s Do Lunch”. Each month they choose a different res-taurant to meet at for lunch with the Committee (restaurants must be Chamber mem-bers). Pretty much everyone who works gets a lunch break… so why not meet up with some friendly faces and enjoy an easy networking opportunity? You will be welcomed with open arms. If you are a member of the Chamber, then you are a member of the Ambassadors Committee. Come check it out! Invite a friend! You won’t regret it. The

next Let’s Do Lunch is on October 13th at 11:30 at Hub City Smokehouse on Main Street. If you can’t make it for lunch, we have a regular committee meeting on October 26th at 8:30 at Community Bank (next to Wings of Fire). If you’re on the fence about it or have any questions, feel free to shoot an email to [email protected] or you can call me and I’d love to show you around.

Of course the Ambassadors Committee isn’t the only committee the Chamber has. We have several active committees that may interest you. Get involved. Ask Questions. Meet your neighbor. That’s what it’s all about!

I hope to see you soon!

Christie CadenheadCommunity BankAssistant Vice President, Loan OfficerNMLS # 1413107(850) [email protected]

FROM THE CHAIRMAN ELECTby Christie Cadenhead

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:Landrum HR

Happy Fall Y’all!

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For over 40 years businesses have trusted Landrum with their staffing and HR needs. Our Fort Walton Beach office services Okaloosa and Walton counties.

Staffing & Recruiting• We are your partner in the hiring process. Recruiting candidates, reviewing resumes,

and interviewing can be time consuming and costly, but with our seasoned experts on your side, you can relax knowing that we’ll find the best candidate for your position. Our thorough screening processes are tailored to your organization and staffing need to ensure you get the best fit for your company.

• Drug Free workplace• Flexible Staffing Options• Temporary Staffing• Temporary to Hire• Direct Hire• Vendor Onsite

• Our industry-focused expertise allows us to understand the complexity of your business, and our established network of candidates and recruiting professionals provide the resources to fill all your staffing needs in a wide range of areas such as: professional, administrative, industrial, government and many more.

Fort Walton Beach Location Address:73 Eglin Parkway NE, Suite 110Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Laura KirbyBusiness Development [email protected](850) 266-6157


Alpha & Omega Christian Learning Center

Beach Community Mortgage

Bob Jones Aero Services

Casbah Coffee Company

CCB Community Bank

CCB Community Bank | Associate

CCB Community Bank | Associate

CenturyLink

Crestview Athletics

Crestview Housing Authority

Crestview Senior High School

Crestview Sister City Program

Dermatology Specialists of Florida

Emerald Coast Association of Realtors

First NBC Bank

First NBC Bank | Associate

First United Methodist Church

Freedom Bible College & Seminary - Emerald Coast Branch

Freedom Tax Service Plus

Freedom Tax Service Plus, LLC | As-sociate

Henry Company Homes

Hub City Ford, Inc.

Ivy Classes

Jimmy L. Lundy CPA P.A.

Kindred at Home

King Electric Company

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church

Moulton Land Title, Inc.

Okaloosa County Airports

Okaloosa County Farm Bureau Fed-eration

Okaloosa County School District - As-sistant Superintendent of Curriculum

Okaloosa Title & Abstract

Peoples Home Health

Samuel’s Roadhouse

Spears Environmental Inc. Pest Control

State Farm Insurance

The Lewis Diamond Gallery

University of West Florida

Wendy’s

West Florida AHEC

Whitworth Builders

Wise Equipment Sales & Service

Zaxby’s

Better Business Bureau of Northwest FloridaNorman WrightChildcare Network #132Cheri PittmanLee Chrysler-Dodge-JeepMaureen BiermanLegacy Insurance of Northwest Florida, LLCAllen BellOkaloosa County Teachers Federal Credit UnionJerry MaughonOkaloosa County School DistrictMary Beth JacksonCoastal Bank and TrustKaren Donaldson

Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLCDestin CobbAmerican Elite Molding LLCBJ MitchellD & E Rhythm Inc./ Fred Astaire Dance StudioJose’ Colon-RiveraSilvercrest Health and Rehabilation CenterKimberly KelloggHorticulture Services Group Inc.Shawn LaRueOkaloosa County Health DepartmentCarissa HickokSouthern American Homes, LLCTodd StephensHoliday Inn Express and SuitesSandie Monte

Soundside Wellness ConsultantsBrittany AllenManual Therapy, LLCRuth Jenkins, PTWesterra Development, IncRandy HilburnNorth Okaloosa Physician Group, Or-thopaedic SpecialistsDavid Lalli, D.O.Bob Taylors Carpet OneKelle JacobsAcentria InsuranceTheresa CarrollNorth Okaloosa Physician Group, Women’s Health SpecialistsKevin McIntosh

North Okaloosa Physician Group, Adult & Child Eye Care SpecialistTiffany KrugerDawn M. Paul CPA PA

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald CoastShervin RassaCharles E. CawthonCharles CawthonDoggie Style Pet Grooming LLCNaomi DuganD & D Creations, LLCDouglas CormanYoga Junkie Studio, LLC.Teri HarnettRESTYLERS Aftermarket SpecialistJosh Ullrich

THANK YOU MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

TIME TO RENEW

NEW AND RENEWEDNorth Okaloosa Physician Group,PulmonologyDr. Asser El-Atfy(850) 682-2209550 W Redstone Ave. Suite 490

Hopgood’s Commercial Cleaning ServicesAnthony Hopgood(850) [email protected]

Edward JonesTim Stewart(850) 423-0424101 E 4th Ave

North Okaloosa Physician Group,Orthopaedic SpecialistsDavid Lalli, D.O.(850) 682-2209550 W. Redstone Ave. Suite 370

DR Diesel RepairDusty Davis(850) [email protected]

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Ensuring your Legacy's Success With Us – www.crestviewchamber.com


OCTOBER CHAMBER MEETINGS & EVENTS

OCTOBER 6TH Monthly Chamber Breakfast meeting 7:00am@ the Crestview Community Center

OCTOBER 10TH Crestview Chamber closed in observance of Columbus Day

OCTOBER 11TH Foy Shaw Memorial Scholarship Committee meeting 8:30am@ the Crestview Chamber

OCTOBER 11TH Military Affairs Committee Meeting 11:00am @ Samuel’s Roadhouse

OCTOBER 12TH Government Issues Committee Meeting 8:30am@ the Crestview Chamber

OCTOBER 13TH Ambassadors “Let’s do Lunch” 11:30am @ Hub City Smokehouse

OCTOBER 13TH Business After Hours hosted by Beach Community Mortgage5:00-6:30pm

OCTOBER 20TH Health & Wellness Committee Meeting 8:30am@ the Crestview Chamber

OCTOBER 20TH Executive Committee Meeting 4:00pm @ the Crestview Chamber

OCTOBER 21ST PILOT Committee Meeting 5:30pm @ Johnny O'quiggly's

OCTOBER 26TH Ambassador Committee Meeting 8:30am @ Community Bank

OCTOBER 27TH Board of Directors Meeting 4:00pm @ the Crestview Chamber

OCTOBER COMMUNITY MEETINGS & EVENTS

OCTOBER 1ST Crestview Community Health Fair 10:00am-2:00pm@ FAMU 153 West Woodruff Ave

OCTOBER 3RD Military Appreciation Recognition Celebration (MARC) 1:00pm@ the Crestview Public Library

OCTOBER 4TH Tombstone Tales: Cemeteries, Symbols & Stories 10:30am@ the Crestview Public Library

OCTOBER 4TH Carver Hill Museum Meeting 5:30pm @ 895 McClelland Street

OCTOBER 5TH Crestview Kiwanis & Rotary Meeting 12:00pm @ Samuel’s Roadhouse

OCTOBER 6TH Paint it Pink 5:30-8:00pm @ FAMU 153 Woodruff Ave

OCTOBER 7TH Black Angels Over Tuskegee A Story of the Tuskegee Airmen 7:30pm@ Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Niceville

OCTOBER 8TH 2016 Mike Josey Memorial Sporting Clay Tournament 8:00 am@ Shoal River Sporting Clays and Shooting Center

OCTOBER 8TH Emerald Coast Aviation Annual Fly In 10:00am-2:00pm@ Crestview Bob Sikes Airport

OCTOBER 10TH Sugar Sands Charity Golf Classic @ the Kelly Plantation Golf Club

OCTOBER 10TH City of Crestview Council Meeting 6:00pm @ City Hall

OCTOBER 11TH GFWC Woman’s Club of Crestview 9:30-10:30am @ 150 Woodlawn

OCTOBER 11TH Poetry and Music Jam 6:00pm @ the Crestview Public Library


OCTOBER 14TH A Ghost Walk | Spirits of Crestview 5:30pmin Historic Downtown Crestview

OCTOBER 15TH Making Strides Against Breast cancer Walk 9:00am@ Uptown Station, FWB

OCTOBER 18TH Wilderness Walk 6:00pm @ the Crestview Public Library


OCTOBER 19TH RA Capozzola Lodge Sons of Italy Meeting 6:00pm @ Foxwood Country

OCTOBER 20TH Crestview Main Street Association meeting 6:00pm@ the Crestview City Chambers

OCTOBER 21ST Community Bank Open House Tailgate 10:30am-2:00pm@ Community Bank

OCTOBER 22ND 2nd Annual SRMS Obstacle Trek Challenge 7:00am@ Shoal River Middle School

OCTOBER 22ND Boy Scout Troop 30 5k Mid Run/Walk Obstacle Course 8:00am@ 8131 8th St, Laurel Hill

OCTOBER 22ND “An Evening in the Garden” 7:00-10:00pm@ Northwest Florida State College

OCTOBER 24TH City of Crestview Council Meeting 6:00pm @ City Hall

OCTOBER 24TH Crestview Writers group 6:00pm @ the Crestview Public Library


OCTOBER 29TH Annual Fall Festival 1:00-6:00pm on Main Street Crestview

For additional information about theevents listed, please visit our website

crestviewchamber.com

O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6 C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T SFOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENTS LISTED, PLEASE VISIT WWW.CRESTVIEWCHAMBER.COM


WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING SPONSORSHIPS AND VENDOR APPLICATIONS.For more information, please contact Sandra Wilson [email protected] or call 850.683.3212.

You can also visit our crestviewchamber.com/community-health-fair for more information or to download your application form.


Paul Hsu Foundation Teaching Excellence Awards in Math and Science

The 2016-2017 PHF TEAMS is a program designed to recognize excellence in the teaching of science and math at the high school level in North Okaloosa County. By award-ing these excellent educators, PHF TEAMS seeks to generate interest and improved performance in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) among local students. This program was developed by Dr. Paul Hsu, a successful business leader and entrepreneur, engineer, presidential appointee and first generation immigrant. The HSU Family Educational Foundation is committed to supporting TEAMS in the inter-est of promoting education in North Okaloosa.

Two deserving PHF TEAMS recipients will be selected to each receive special recognition and a $5000 award. Potential

PHF TEAMS candidates* are nominated math or science (including computer science) teachers of North Okaloosa County high schools who follow program application guide-lines for eligibility and participation in the PHF TEAMS selection process.

The Crestview Chamber is accepting nominations through October 31st. Teachers may be nominated by students, fac-ulty members, administrators, parents, community members or they may nominate themselves.

Nomination forms may be submitted by survey at:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/phfTEAMS3 or download your application from the Crestview Chamber websitecrestviewchamber.com/pages/PHFTEAMS1

The Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the13th Annual Triple B will be held on Saturday, March 25th, 2017 at Old Spanish Trail Park.Along with our famous Backyard BBQ Competition we will be adding the KCBS Pro Team Competition. We are thrilled to continue our chronicles of Crestview’s biggest event at our

Old Spanish Trail Park to better accommodate our increasing numbers of vendors and competitors. We are truly excited about our 2017 event and look forward to seeing you!

Every year we have over 10,000 visitors coming out for delicious food,great live music and tons of family fun.

Please visit our webpage and like our Facebook page for more information

crestviewchamber.com/tripleb. Sponsorship & Vendor application will be available soon.If you have any questions, please contact Sandra Wilson, Membership & Events

Coordinator, at [email protected] or 850.682.3212

HAS YOURBUSINESS HAD

A RIBBON CUTTING?If you would like to host a ribbon cutting

for your business, please contact the Crestview Chamber at 850.682.3212 for

more information.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS AFTER HOURS

North Okaloosa Physician Group, PulmonologyDr. Asser El-Atfy

550 W Redstone Ave. Suite 490 | (850) 682-2209northokaloosaphysiciangroup.com

Renalus Center for Kidney Care221 E Redstone Ave | 850-444-4700

renalus.com

Katie Manor639 Brookmeade Dr. | (850) 306-3559

www.katiemanor.com

HAS YOUR BUSINESS HAD A RIBBON CUTTING?If you would like to host a ribbon cutting for your business, please

contact the Crestview Chamber at 850.682.3212 for more information.

FOR HOSTING SEPTEMBER'S AFTER HOURS EVENT

THANK YOUElegant Vue Event Center& Main Street Association

IS YOUR BUSINESS INTERESTED IN HOSTING A BUSINESS AFTER HOURS?Please contact Chamber Staff to schedule your After Hours or if you have any questions email [email protected] or call 850.682.3212.

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Come join Beach Community Bank AND Beach Community Mortgage for an

evening of fun, food, and drinks! Bring your business card for a chance to win a door prize*! We’re excited to be hosting the

Crestview Area Chamber’s Business After Hours!

*Must be present to win.

Experience our relaxed, friendly way of doing business!

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OCTOBER'S AFTER HOURS

Sponsored by:Beach Community Mortgage& Beach Community Bank October 13th from 5-6:30pm

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CRESTVIEW — If you’ve missed the elegance, music, unlimited food and fruits of the vine at the city’s annual fall wine gala, there’s reason to rejoice.

The event returns Oct. 22 as a fundraiser for the new Crestview Area Sister City Program Scholarship.

There are several great reasons to dress up and attend the “Evening in the Garden” gala, organizers said.

“First, it’s going to be a lot of fun,” Mary Richard, the event’s planner and chef, said. “Secondly, it celebrates our 21 years of friendship with Noirmoutier.”

“And third, it’s going to benefit students right here in Crestview and Okaloosa County,” her planning partner, Lynn Yort, added.

The gala is sponsored by the Sister City Program and Northwest Florida State College an opportunity to dress up, pull on your dancing shoes and sashay under twin-kling lights in the oaks at the NWFSC Twin Hills Park campus.

As some of the original chamber Wine Gala organiz-ers, Mary and Lynn know a thing or two about puttin’ on the dog.

“An Evening in the Garden” is the inaugural cel-ebration for the Jardin de Noirmoutier—the Garden of Noirmoutier—dedicated to Crestview and the college’s 21-year relationship with the island community off the west coast of France.

“It’s a real community effort,” Sister City treasurer Pam Coffield said.

“The city of Crestview, several of our North Okaloosa County schools and community organizations including the Dogwood Garden Club have collaborated to show our visitors from Noirmoutier a memorable time, but also to raise funds for a unique scholarship program,” Mayor David Cadle said.

“This is an excellent date-night event plus an oppor-

tunity to meet our delightful friends from Noirmoutier, learn more about Crestview’s Sister City program, and support local high school and college students’ cultural education,” Sister City ticket chairwoman Janice Crose said.

“And eat some really good food and drink some really excellent wines,” Yort added.

A gala for a causeWine Gala returns to Crestview

Photo by BRIAN HUGHES | News BulletinNorthwest Florida State College’s Bob Sikes Education Center’s south terrace will be dedicated Oct. 15 as the “Jardin de Noirmoutier”—the Garden of Noirmoutier—in honor of the college and the community’s 20-year friendship with Noirmoutier, France. An evening wine and epicurean gala Oct. 22 will be the garden’s inaugural event.

By BRIAN HUGHES 682-6524 | @cnbBrian | [email protected]

WANT TO GO?What: “An Evening in the Garden” wine and epi-curean galaWhen: 7-10 p.m. Oct. 22Where: Jardin de Noirmoutier at the Crestview Bob Sikes Education Center, Northwest Florida State College Tickets: $45 per personWhat it is: An elegant evening of gourmet food, fine wines, craft brews, dancing to live music by Jones and Company, in the Jardin de Noirmoutier garden overlooking the Twin Hills Park east pond. Tickets at Northwest Florida State College Bob Sikes center, or call 902-0904.

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDThe Sister City scholarship is the first for the

Foundation of the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce.

“The foundation was created exactly for the purpose of providing scholarships and to be able to give back to our community through educa-tional opportunities,” chamber CEO and President Valerie Lott said.

The scholarship will assist qualifying Crestview High Sister City Club and Northwest Florida State show choir and traditional choir students to further their French cultural and language studies through travel to Noirmoutier.


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Don’t Let Lightning Strike TwiceBETTER BUSINESS BUREAU SERVING NORTHWEST FLORIDAMEMBER ARTICLE

Hermine reminded us that we are still in hurricane season for a few more months. The aftermath of a severe storm can bring out the best in people but it also can bring

out scammers. Be careful if you find yourself in need of help recovering after a storm.As a reminder, your Better Business Bureau serving Northwest Florida would like to

remind consumers and businesses of some of the most common ‘after-disaster’ scams that involve home and yard repairs or cleanup.

What To Do• Document Everything. Check with your insurance company about policy cover-

age and specific filing requirements. Save all receipts, including those for food, temporary lodging, or other items that may be covered expenses. Take photos of all damages and especially before any repairs have been made.

• Shop for Services. For major permanent repairs, take time to shop around for con-tractors, be sure they are licensed, check out references and visit bbb.org to obtain a list of contractors and their business reviews. Get at least three competitive bids for the repairs.

• Rely on Experts. Don’t trust a worker who shows up on your doorstep to announce that your home is unsafe. If you are concerned about possible structural damage in your home, have an engineer, architect, building official or other housing expert inspect it.

• Use Contracts. Request a written contract agreement with anyone you hire. It should specify the work to be done, the materials to be used, and the price break-down for both labor and materials. Review it carefully before signing or paying any money. Be sure that any oral promises are written into the contract, including war-

ranties on materials and labor.

What To Watch Out For• Door-to-Door Solicitations. Be wary of door-to-door workers who claim to have

leftover repair materials from a job ‘down the street’ or who do not have a perma-nent place of business.

• Phony Tactics. Unscrupulous roofing businesses, for instance, may make big prom-ises about repairs, or claim the homeowner’s insurance is sure to cover the cost. After you sign a contract, they’ll require you to make an advance payment. (Frequently the job is never completed and the insurance company denies the claim.)

• High-Pressure Deals. Don’t be pressured into making an immediate decision with a long-term impact.

• Requests for Up-Front Payments. Never pay for all repairs in advance, and do not pay with cash.

Tammy WardCommunications DirectorBetter Business Bureau Serving Northwest Florida(850) 429-0002


A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR

The Crestview CCB Community Bank team is so excited to be this month’s Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce’s Breakfast sponsor! CCB has a long history of being involved in the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce and also supporting the local community since our Crestview branch opened in 2007. Our bank is over 65 years strong with our headquarters located in Andalusia, Alabama. We have a total of four branches and over 100 employees to serve you with branches locat-ed in Andalusia, Opp, Crestview and Niceville. We are pleased to be part of the Crestview business community and look forward to continuing to support our commu-nity, local schools and civic organizations.

Derek LottCrestview City President CCB Community Bank1290 North Ferdon BlvdCrestview, FL 32536Office Direct (850) 423-5768

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CHEERS & TEARS

SEPTEMBER 1ST7:00amMonthly Chamber Breakfast meeting@ the Crestview Community Center

SEPTEMBER 8TH5:30-6:30pmBusiness After Hours hosted by Elegant Vue Event Center & Main Street Association

SEPTEMBER 14TH8:30amGovernment Issues Committee Meeting@ the Crestview Chamber

SEPTEMBER 28TH8:30amAmbassador Committee Meeting@ Stay Suites of America

Please join us for ourMonthly Chamber Breakfast on

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6TH, at the Crestview Community Center@ 7:30am. Breakfast is Catered by

Uncle Bill’s Family Restaurant.

We are now offering“BREAKFAST CLUB CARDS.”

This card allows you to pre-pay the entry fee for the year! If you would like more

information, please contact theChamber Staff, 682-3212 [email protected]

Allen Turner Chevrolet

Amy Herf Rodan and Fields Consultant

Bel Aire Terrace Apartments

Century 21 Wilson Minger Agency, Inc

| Carol Stom

Children in Crisis, Inc.

City of Crestview

Consolidated Ace Hardware & Supply Co.

Crestview Urgent Care

Eglin Federal Credit Union

Elegant Vue Event Center

Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida

Jack of All Trades Productions

Landrum Human Resources

Lee Buick GMC

Manual Therapy, LLC

Okaloosa Habitat for Humanity

ReStore Crestview

Pawsitively Scrumptious Bark Bakery

& Boutique

RE/MAX Agency One, Inc. | Dino Sinopoli

Thank you to the followingbusinesses for providing door prizes at the September breakfast meeting:

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SEPTEMBER'SCHAMBER BREAKFAST

TEARS!Let It Ride | $2,125

Chained Concepts Bicycle Repair

| Miguel Davila

CHEERS!50/50 | $55

Peggy Hollingshead | Legal Shield


Sandra B WilsonMembership and Events Coordinator1447 Commerce DriveCrestview, FL 32536(850)682-3212 Ext. 102www.crestviewchamber.com [email protected]

FROM THE MEMBERSHIP & EVENTS COORDINATOR

Sandra Wilson

CRESTVIEW AREA

CHAMBER

Get involved!

Military Affairs Committee (MAC)

Ambassador Committee

Chair:

Marian McBryde

[email protected]

1100 E. John Sims Parkway

NICEVILLE(850) 678-7842

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594 N. Main Street

CRESTVIEW(850) 682-6835

6524227

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www.wiseequipment.com

1147 South Ferdon Blvd.

Crestview, Florida 32536Phone • 682-3366Fax (850) 682-6120

WISE EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE

Hard Core Tire & AutoLocally Owned and OperatedNew/Used Tires & Auto Repair

Alignments133 Aplin RdCrestview, Fl

32539850.689.6662

6524215


CHAMBER AMBASSADORS

www.firstnbcbank.com

Your Community Bank - With Bankers You Know

6525832

DOWNTOWNMOTOR BANK385 North Spring St.Crestview, FL 32536

850-634-2026

SOUTHSIDE OFFICE2541 S. Hwy. 85

Crestview, FL 32536850-634-2011

CENTRAL OFFICE1301 Industrial DriveCrestview, FL 32539

850-634-2101

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Sportsmedicine that’s close.So you can go far.

If you think youneed to leaveCrestview for sportsmedicine andorthopaedic care, think again.

At NorthOkaloosa Physician Group, we provide a comprehensive range of care, including treatment forshoulder, wrist, knee and ankle injuries, as well as total joint replacements right here in our community.We also offer pediatric orthopaedic services. Whether you’re a skilled athlete, a weekend warrior orsomeone suffering from chronic joint pain, our orthopaedic specialists will help you get back in your game!

Now accepting newpatients.

To request your appointment, visit NorthOkaloosaPhysicianGroup.com/Ortho or call 850-682-2209.

550W. Redstone Avenue, Suite 370 • Crestview, FL • NorthOkaloosaPhysicianGroup.com/Ortho

DavidDean,D.O.Board-Certified inOrthopaedicSurgery

David Lalli, D.O.SportsMedicine,Board-Certified inOrthopaedic Surgery

Members of theMedical Staff at North OkaloosaMedical Center. North OkaloosaMedical Center is owned in part by physicians. 6525840

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