Now with two great opportunities to make contact with current and prospective customers, the first Friday of every month is one day to be sure to reserve on your calendar!

The First Friday Breakfast program, held DeFuniak Springs at 7:00 a.m., was sponsored in June by Polar Insulation. More than 135 people took advantage of the morning event to meet fellow Chamber members and hear about the sponsor's energy efficient insulation product.

The inaugural First Friday Luncheon program was attended by nearly 100 people. Sponsored by Abbott Resorts and held at Tops'l, the First Friday Luncheon gave our members achance to mix and mingle mid-day over an elaborate buffet luncheon. Board member Gus Andrews shared with the audience an update on the Chamber's exciting new programs and initiatives and Ted Corcoran, Sr. Marketing/Group Sales Manager, spoke of the recent partnership of Abbott and ResortQuest.

The First Friday programs for July will be held on the 2nd. The Breakfast will feature a presentation by sponsor Ellzey Construction Co., Inc. on the new Magnolia Lake development and the Luncheon, sponsored by Silver Sands Factory Stores and the Tourist Development Council, will spotlight the opening of Phase V in Silver Sands and its impact on tourism in Walton County. Reservations for the programs can be made by calling the Chamber at 892-3191 or 267-0683.

The Chamber would like to thank the following members for contributing door prizes for the June events: Abbott Realty; Airboat Adventures; Best Western Motel; Chautauqua Winery; First National Bank; Humane Society of Walton Co., Inc.; Kilroy Travel; Pizza Hut; Stage Stores; Tourist Development Council and the Walton SUN.