FEBRUARY 4TH7:00amMonthly Chamber Breakfast meeting@ the Crestview Community Center

FEBRUARY 11TH5:00-6:30pmBusiness After Hours hosted by Community Bank

FEBRUARY 18TH12:00pmPILOT Committee meeting@ Mia's Italian Restaurant

FEBRUARY 24TH8:30amAmbassador Committee Meeting@ Okaloosa Gas

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THANKS TO OUR 2016 CORPORATE SPONSORS

OFFICERSMarian McBryde (Okaloosa Title & Abstract)Chairman of the Board

Dawn Mann (Legacy Insurance of Northwest Florida)Chairman-Elect

Alicia Booker (North Okaloosa Medical Center)Past Chairman of the Board

Mike Roy (Bryan Pest Control)Treasurer

Dawn Mann (Legacy Insurance ofNorthwest Florida, LLC)VC Membership

Craig Shaw (Shaw Moving & Storage)VC Strategic Development

Alison Broxson (Shoal Creek Rehabilitation)VC Community

Derek Lott (CCB Community Bank)VC Events

BOARD OF DIRECTORSRita Smith (CareerSource Okaloosa/ Walton)

Dale Henderson (Lee Buick GMC)

Yvonne Shanklin (Edward Jones)

Chris Daggs (Hub City Ford, Inc.)

Tom Moody (Old Warrior Ranch)

April Meier (Pawsitively Scrumptious)

Sherrell Compton (New Life International Worship Center)

David Colon (Fred Astaire Dance Studio)

Christie Cadenhead (Community Bank)

Ashley McCullum (Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University)

David Gaillard ( Air Care A/C & Heating Service, Inc.)

Betsy Roy (City of Crestview)

Amy Herf (Peoples Home Health)

Ryan Mabry (Pearl Mabry School of Music)

Ashley Rogers (Chesser & Barr, P.A.)

Dale Rice (First NBC Bank)

STAFFValerie Lott - President & CEO

Jennifer Pierson - Executive Assistant

Sandra 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 info@crestviewchamber.com.

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IN THIS MONTH’S ISSUE

FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDby Marian K. McBryde

From the Chairman of the Board. . . . . . Page 2From the Chairman Elect. . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3Business Spotlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3New and Renewed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4February 2016 Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5BIA Home Show / Okaloosa Saves Expo . . Page 6Ribbon Cuttings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8After Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

Legal Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10Triple B Competitors and Workers . . . . Page 11Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13Get Involved with Kiwanis. . . . . . . . . . Page 14Crestview Centennial Committee . . . . . Page 14Chamber Ambassadors . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15

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Do What You Love? Or, Love What You Do?Happy February 2016! February…the

month that we most associate with LOVE. However, also during the month of February there are several birthdays celebrated, as well. Besides George Washington’s and Lincoln’s birthdays, there are other birth-days such as Langston Hughes who was a great African American writer and poet, and Susan B. Anthony, who are just two amongst numerous notable historical fig-

ures in our country. And, of course, the infamous Groundhog, who by the time you read this will have already predicted the future of our winter season.

But, let’s go back to that word “Love.” We say it, we feel it, we hear it, and we read it.

Did you notice all the “we’s” in that sentence? I could have written “I” which can extrapolate to ‘it’s an all about “me thing,” which for me personally, is not what Love is.

From a professional, business perspective, we have heard for a long time, “Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.” (David Frost) Well, let’s look at this from another angle. Finding a job you “love” is not always easy and may not be practicable nor sustainable to a family’s livelihood. So, what are we to do if we don’t “love” our work? Are we to quit our jobs and chase the dream of the job we love? No, not necessarily. We just change our thinking a bit. Research shows that great work (award-winning work) is produced when people focus on doing something others love. The Great Work Study conduct-ed by the O.C. Tanner Institute showed that 88% of projects that earned awards began with an employee asking their own version of the question, “What difference could I make that other people would love?”

An excerpt taken directly from a 2015 FORBES states the action concisely for a way to learn to ‘love” your job: “The point is, loving your job is one thing—the activities and responsibilities you have on a day-to day basis. But loving the impact your job has on someone else is another. If you don’t

totally hate your job but find you’re not that happy with what you are doing, try this one little simple activity: Go and see your work being received. See how it impacts someone else, another coworker, a customer, another team, or whoever ben-efits from your work.”

So, now the word “Love” has become an action verb of GIVING. Now, we are talking and brings me right to this.

Crestview turns 100 this year. I personally do not know how many cities in the good old USA have the honor of turn-ing 100, but our City of Crestview is now in those ranks. What a thrill. Do you know that our City has so many events going on to celebrate our heritage that you can participate in? Well, there are. And, if by any chance, you are not in “love” with your job, well this is the time and the place to ask yourself that question, “What can I personally do to motivate my busi-ness and my coworkers and/or employees to LOVE celebrating our 100 year old City of Crestview?” This is a great opportu-nity for us to focus on the recipient of our work--- our own community—The 100 year old City of Crestview!

Please visit this website for all the upcoming events your love of community can be shared: http://www.mainstreetcrest-view.org/msca/events. I think you will find that you will make a difference, your business will make a difference and our com-munity will be the direct benefactor of your action and that you will “Love what you Do.”

Marian K. McBryde, General ManagerOKALOOSA TITLE & ABSTRACT CO. CRESTVIEW Main Office:402 N. Main StreetCrestview, Florida 32536Phone: 850.682.6171

P.S. Full whitepaper for THE GREAT WORK STUDY can be found at:http://www.octanner.com/in/institute/white-papers/the-great-work-study.html

Marian Mcbryde

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February really is ALL ABOUT THE HEART! Have you noticed that before the calendar even turned 2016 the stores were already putting out Valentine’s candy? I know that practically everyone associates February with Valentine’s Day. The flowers, the candy, the cards, jewelry….it is good to be a girl in February! Sometimes it feels like we are swimming in a sea of RED hearts, ribbons and rose petals.

On Friday February 5th I want you to give thought to another RED HEART EVENT. GO RED FOR WOMEN! This is the American Heart Association’s GO RED FOR WOMEN day!

Do you know about heart disease in women? Do you know the symptoms of a heart attack or stroke? Did you know that the symptoms in men and women are different? The best part about all these questions is that if you don’t know the answers to them, you have a great resource here locally that can help. On this day, I encourage you to visit NOMC Healthy Woman website and sign up as a member. This organization has a lot of wonderful information on planned events in our community and information from doctors that can help you stay on track this year with living healthy. I hope to see you around town on Friday, February 5th dressed in RED, supporting GO RED FOR WOMEN day.

If I don’t see you around town on the 5th, I hope to see you at the Crestview Centennial Ball at Fred Astaire Dance Studio on Main Street on February 13th. This is such an exciting year, Crestview turns 100! The Centennial Committee has been working hard to put together different events throughout the year. I am excited to say that “Dancing through the Decades” is going to be a great event. Various businesses around town have tickets for sale. I know that Legacy Insurance has tickets! If you have any questions about any of the events that are coming up you can check them out on their facebook page @ City of Crestview Centennial or on their website at Crestview100.com You can also call Main Street Association and speak to Patti. I look forward to a great year celebrating this wonderful town that we live in.

Dawn Mann, AIAM Legacy Insurance 682-2519Chairman-ElectVC Membership

FROM THE CHAIRMAN ELECTby Dawn Mann

Dawn Mann

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:Holiday Inn Express and Suites Crestview

All About the Heart!

The Holiday Inn Express and Suites Crestview is proud to be featured as this month’s Spotlight Business. While putting together this business write-up, it came to mind that many of you, if not all of you, are Crestview residents and may have never had a reason to visit our beautiful hotel. We typically lead the local competition in revenue and occupancy because of our great staff and our impressive 77 room building. We offer many amenities not found at other area hotels such as our indoor swimming pool and hot tub. We’d love to be your choice in lodging for out of town visiting family members and social or business events which may require group blocks of rooms.

Our COMPLIMENTARY Amenities Include:• INDOOR heated pool and hot-tub open year-round• Fitness Center• Business Center with printing• Copy/fax service• High-speed Wi-Fi• Deluxe hot breakfast• Microwave and refrigerator in every guest roomIf your business finds itself in need of long term placement for a contracted

worker or business professional we have two amazing Executive Suites available. These rooms are almost three times as large as our standard rooms and feature a king bedroom with its own bathroom and hallway entrance, a door which can be shut separating the suite from a connected living room with a second bathroom and an apartment-style kitchen with full sized appliances (stove, refrigerator), dining table, cookware, and cutlery. The living room portion of the suite also has a second

hallway exit making egress possible without traveling through the bedroom. Although it can be booked for one night at a time, our Executive Suite is a favorite for guests needing weekly or monthly accommodations.

To help businesses host the best meetings in Crestview, our hotel offers full day and partial day rentals of our Florida Room which has 630 square feet of meeting space with audio/visual equipment, easily accommodating up to 35 guests in a classroom setting. Social events are also equally welcome as our meeting room has also been used to host baby showers, family reunions and birthday parties.

I invite any Chamber member to stop by for a tour of our facility in the future. The Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Crestview is always ready to provide top-notch customer service and hospitality for any of your business or leisure needs!

Sandie MonteGeneral ManagerOffice: 850-398-8100 ext: 503Fax: 850-398-8190Email: chiex.gm@gmail.com

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Horticulture Services Group Inc.

Sleep Inn & Suites, DeFuniak Springs-Crestview

Lenny’s Sub Shop #88

Okaloosa County School District

BBVA Compass

AMIkids Emerald Coast

Barnes Insurance & Financial Services

Bert Moore, PLC

Children in Crisis, Inc.

Assurance Realty of NWFL, LLC

Okaloosa County Tax Collector

Baymont Inn & Suites

Emerald Coast Aviation

Buycableties.com

CareerSource Okaloosa/ Walton

Okaloosa County Teachers Federal Credit Union

Southern American Homes, LLC

Teel & Waters Real Estate Co., Inc.

Thomas Home Corporation

L-3 Crestview AerospaceTammy KeyEmerald Coast Children’s Advocacy CenterKatie CrowellHOPE HousePam HarvellKG II Development CompanyRick GoffLowe’sRoger JayNew Life International Worship CenterSherrell ComptonOkaloosa Animal ClinicElizabeth ConradCoastal Bank and TrustValerie ManleyOkaloosa Eye Care, P.A.Amy RiggsUniversity of West FloridaSusan ShawDaVita North Okaloosa Dialysis CenterElizabeth GrandstaffWaste Pro USAGreg MartinBel Aire Terrace ApartmentsCasey DeanCJM Enterprises, LLCMichael BanksERA American Real EstateKathy FlinchumCrestview AthleticsChris MooreUSOHeidi Blair

Passport AmericaRyan SimmonsMy Sister’s ClosetCynthia HarrisChesser & Barr, P.A. Ashley RogersGordon Martial Arts Thomas GordonEmerald Coast Hospice Debi LutherAAA Waste Services Casey MoormanLegacy Insurance of Northwest Florida, LLCDawn Mann1st Choice CleaningMichele GilbertQwest Air Parts, Inc.Gary JonesRepresentative Matt Gaetz

Crestview Chief of PoliceTony TaylorDavid Goetsch

Retina Specialty InstituteDebbie O’NeilCH2MHILLJayne SwiftToolan Development, IncJeri ToolanMr. MattressJeffery DouglasWhitworth Builders, IncLouis Stevens

2Morrow Communications, LLCKathy MorrowLegal Shield | Bob & Peggy HollingsheadBob HollingsheadCrestview Strengthworks, LLCJ. BOSSBenjamin F. Edwards & Co.Nicholas Barlotta, IIIBland EngineeringDon BlandPearl Mabry School of MusicRyan MabryWaterstone Mortgage Corp.Renee PuglieseSeaside Engineering & Surveying, LLCBrad MainorPrecision Tactical Ward LewisEmergent Recording & Production HouseBen SavageOkaloosa County 4-H AssociationMisty SmithBNI of NW FloridaKaren EllisCrestview Motors, LLCKelly JohnsonJoey the JewelerJoey TinklepaughPrecision Auto BodyJesse Sanchez

THANK YOU MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

TIME TO RENEW

NEW AND RENEWED

Mosaic/Dell Militarymosaic.comLauren Levy(801) 647-4677

WELCOMENEW MEMBERS

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FEBRUARY CHAMBER MEETINGS & EVENTS

FEBRUARY 2ND Health & Wellness Committee Meeting 8:30am@ the Crestview Chamber

FEBRUARY 4TH Monthly Chamber Breakfast meeting 7:00am@ the Crestview Community Center

FEBRUARY 9TH Foy Shaw Memorial Scholarship Committee meeting 8:30am @ the Crestview Chamber

FEBRUARY 9TH Military Affairs Committee Meeting 11:00am@ Samuel’s Roadhouse

FEBRUARY 10TH Government Issues Committee Meeting 8:30am@ the Crestview Chamber

FEBRUARY 11TH Ambassadors “Let’s Do Lunch” 12:00pm@ Helen Back Again

FEBRUARY 11TH Business After Hours hosted by Community Bank 5:00pm-6:30pm

FEBRUARY 15TH Crestview Chamber closed for Presidents’ Day

FEBRUARY 18TH PILOT Committee meeting 12:00pm@ Mia's Italian Restaurant

FEBRUARY 18TH Executive Committee Meeting 4:00pm@ the Crestview Chamber

FEBRUARY 24TH Ambassador Committee Meeting 8:30am@ Okaloosa Gas

FEBRUARY 25TH Board of Directors meeting 4:00pm@ the Crestview Chamber

FEBRUARY COMMUNITY MEETINGS & EVENTS

FEBRUARY 1ST Military Appreciation Recognition Celebration, Inc. 1:00pm@ the Crestview Public Library

FEBRUARY 1ST Ukulele Jam Club 6:00-8:00pm @ the Crestview Public Library FEBRUARY 2ND the African Experience: a Personal Perspective 10:30am

@ the Crestview Public Library FEBRUARY 2ND Carver Hill Museum Meeting 5:30pm @ 895 McClelland Street FEBRUARY 3RD Crestview Kiwanis & Rotary Meeting 12:00pm @ Samuel’s RoadhouseFEBRUARY 5TH Branson Show Camp featuring George Dyer 2:00pm & 7:00pm

@ the FWB Civic auditoriumFEBRUARY 6TH Intermediate/advanced Microsoft Excel 2013 1:30pm

@ the NWFSC Niceville campus SSC 308/309FEBRUARY 8TH City of Crestview Council Meeting 6:00pm @ City Hall FEBRUARY 9TH GFWC Woman’s Club of Crestview 9:30-10:30am @ 150 Woodlawn FEBRUARY 9TH Poetry and Music Jam 6:00pm @ the Crestview Public LibraryFEBRUARY 10TH Crestview Kiwanis & Rotary Meeting 12:00pm @ Samuel’s RoadhouseFEBRUARY 12TH Find the Right Job and Always be Employed 11:00am

@ the NWFSC Niceville campus SSC/400, Arkpe room 315FEBRUARY 12TH Valentines and All That Jazz 7:00pm @ Warriors HallFEBRUARY 13TH Dancing Through the Decades 7:00pm

@ Elegant Vue Event Center 544 Main StreetFEBRUARY 17TH Crestview Kiwanis & Rotary Meeting 12:00pm @ Samuel’s RoadhouseFEBRUARY 17TH RA Capozzola Lodge Sons of Italy Meeting 6:00pm

@ Foxwood Country Club FEBRUARY 18TH Servant Leaders as Decision Makers 11:00am

@ the NWFSC Niceville campus SSC/400, Arkpe room 315FEBRUARY 18TH Crestview Main Street Association meeting 6:00pm

@ the Crestview City Chambers FEBRUARY 19TH QRP Certification 11:30am

@ the NWFSC Niceville campus SSC/400, Arkpe room 315FEBRUARY 20TH PMP Certification Exam Prep Session One 8:00am

@ the NWFSC Niceville campus SSC/400, Arkpe room 315FEBRUARY 20TH 25th Annual United Way Champion Chili Competition 10:00am

@ Santa Rosa MallFEBRUARY 21ST PMP Certification Exam Prep Session two 8:00am

@ the NWFSC Niceville campus SSC/400, Arkpe room 315FEBRUARY 21ST Kids Free Soccer Day 12:00-5:00pm @ the Garden City Sports ComplexFEBRUARY 22ND City of Crestview Council Meeting 6:00pm @ City Hall FEBRUARY 22ND Crestview Writers group 6:00pm @ the Crestview Public LibraryFEBRUARY 23RD Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013 12:00-5:00pm

@ the NWFSC Niceville campus SSC 308/309FEBRUARY 24TH Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013

@ the NWFSC Niceville campus SSC 308/309FEBRUARY 24TH Crestview Kiwanis & Rotary Meeting 12:00pm @ Samuel’s RoadhouseFEBRUARY 27TH PMP Certification Exam Prep Session two 8:00am

@ the NWFSC Niceville campus SSC/400, Arkpe room 315FEBRUARY 27TH BIA Home Show/Okaloosa Saves Expo 9:00am-5:00pm

@ The Emerald Coast Convention CenterFEBRUARY 28TH PMP Certification Exam Prep Session two 8:00am

@ the NWFSC Niceville campus SSC/400, Arkpe room 315FEBRUARY 28TH BIA Home Show/Okaloosa Saves Expo 11:00am-4:00pm

@ The Emerald Coast Convention Center

For additional information about theevents listed, please visit our website

crestviewchamber.com

F E B R U A R Y 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

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Eglin Federal Credit Union invites you to the Home Show on February 27 & 28 at the Emerald Coast Convention Center sponsored by the Okaloosa/Walton Building Industry Association and Okaloosa Saves.   Tickets are on sale at Eglin FCU for $2 in advance or $5 at the door.  Tickets give attendees access for both days, and funds raised are used for BIA’s charitable efforts.    On Saturday, February 27, Okaloosa Saves will be recognizing the national America Saves week with financial educational seminars to build wealth and reduce debt, and Saver sign ups.  Also, attendees are asked to vote on their favorite banks made by area youth and corporations. BIA will have exhibitors showcasing home improvement products, life style benefits, and financing opportunities.  For more information go to OkaloosaSaves.org and biaow.org.

Coming February 27 & 28BIA HOME SHOW / Okaloosa Saves Expo

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RIBBON CUTTINGS AFTER HOURS

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.

Kindred at Home370 W. Redstone Ave

850-682-9615 | kindredathome.com

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 info@crestviewchamber.com or call 850.682.3212.

FEBRUARY'S AFTER HOURS

February's After Hourswill be sponsored by:

Community Bank February 11th from 5:00-6:30pm

at 345 E James Lee Blvd.

Please join us for

- HOR D’OEUVRES AND DECADENT DESSERT BAR -- DOOR PRIZES -

*PLEASE BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARD FOR A CHANCE TO WIN

Business After Hours

Thursday, February 11th5 - 6:30 PM

Community Bank345 E JAMES LEE BLVD. CRESTVIEW, FL

COME ENJOY SWEETS AND TREATS

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Crestview Kennels

Feel it in Ft. Walton Beach.

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TROY can help you thrive in counseling. Earn aMaster of Science in Counseling and Psychologyfrom our public university to further your career andhelp others. At TROY, get the personal attention youdeserve, and earn your graduate degree in ClinicalMental Health Counseling that is accredited by theCouncil for Accreditation of Counseling and RelatedEducational Programs (CACREP). Do what you love,and be great at it. That’s the Trojan Warrior Spirit, andit’s alive and well at Troy University.

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Our daily drive down Ferdon reminds us that The Law does in fact have an impact on our daily lives. One sign tells us that an attorney is available 24/7. Another implies that your insurance carrier may not be acting in your best interest. Reading carefully between the lines we realize that The Law has moved into the realm of specialization. This is demonstrated by the fact that major law firms deal with up to 40+ different areas of specialization. One of the sponsors of our morning breakfast introduced their firm by identifying its areas of specialization.

Two quick numbers. The Florida Medical Association web site shows 20,000+ members. The Florida Bar Association’s shows 99,000+ members. How do you sort through 99,000+ to find an attorney who is knowledgeable in the specific area of the law that is impacting your life. You can quickly reduce this number by using Martin-Dale Hubble. This firm has been rating attorneys for over 100 years. Start your search by seeking an attorney who has their highest rating - AV – denoting the highest level of

professional excellence.On the Supreme Court Building in Washington,

D.C., is the quote “Equal Justice Under Law!” To many in America today’s reality is closer to one attorney’s comment, “It is better to be rich and guilty than poor and innocent.” Or, said another way, “for many the color of justice is green!” Too strong! Look at the Innocence Project web site – www.innocenceproject.org.

The Florida Bar Association (FBA) recognizes this challenge through what is defined in their Rules and Regulations (Chapter 9) as Legal Service Plans. FBA acknowledges that every Florida citizen should have access to the legal system. How many laws exist within our ‘legal system’? One law school professor took 2 years to study the question. His final analysis was that literally no one knows.

National studies acknowledge that ‘we the people’ simply do not seek legal assistance because of a failure to recognize the existence of a legal problem, inability to locate an attorney, fears of excessive cost of legal

representation, or the existence of legal service plans. The good news here in Florida is that FBA supports the concept and actively encourages the establishment, operation, growth, and development of legal services plans as 1 means of increasing a person’s ability to obtain legal services at an affordable cost in order for the citizens of Florida to have the opportunity to better gain access to the legal system.

Within the state of Florida legal service plans maybe developed by an organization of 2 or more persons whose individual members are identifiable in terms of some common interest or affinity. Sounds like the Crestview Chamber to me.

Bob HollingsheadIndependent AssociateLegal Shield

You and The LawMEMBER ARTICLE LEGAL SHIELD

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www.firstnbcbank.com

Your Community Bank - With Bankers You Know

65238941

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

February is here and it is time for all Triple B competitors to fill out their applications. Who will be the champion for 2016? Space is limited so don’t wait. All those who would like a vendor space now is the time to apply also. In the previous years, Mr. Tom Moody has worked hard to make room for all that applied. The earlier you request a space the more you are likely to have a good spot. For applications call the chamber or you can download them from our web page.

If you would like to volunteer to work at the triple B, contact the chamber. We will need help for many jobs.

Thanks to our sponsors all is lined up to have another fun and successful festival.

Mike RoyBryan Pest Control2016 Triple B Committee Chair

Triple B Competitors and Workers

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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR

North Okaloosa Medical Center (NOMC) considers it our privilege and honor to serve Okaloosa and Walton Counties as well as the surrounding areas by providing quality medical care to thousands within the community each year. As one of the largest employers in the area, we are proud to contribute to the local economy through taxes, utilizing local businesses and services, as well as donating thousands of dollars to local charitable organizations and our schools.

Serving the healthcare needs of our customers means providing the highest quality clinical care and creating an outstanding customer service experience for every patient every time. At NOMC that “always experience” means providing fundamental components to your care such as; prompt courteous attention, advanced technology, high-quality compassionate providers and efficient friendly facilities.

NOMC is committed to excellence in health care, demonstrated through implementation of advancements in medical technology such as single site robotic surgery. Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery that uses a computer-assisted technology to aid in surgical procedures. Rather than operating on patients through large incisions, surgeons use miniaturized surgical instruments that fit through

a series of small incisions to reduce scarring and recovery time. Also, as an accredited Chest Pain Center North Okaloosa Medical Center has demonstrated its expertise and commitment to quality patient care by meeting or exceeding a wide set of stringent criteria and undergoing an onsite review by a team of Society for Cardiovascular Patient Care accreditation review specialists. Key areas in which an Accredited Chest Pain Center must demonstrate expertise include the following:

• Integrating the emergency department with the local emergency medical system

• Assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients quickly

• Effectively treating patients with low risk for acute coronary syndrome and no assignable cause for their symptoms

• Continually seeking to improve processes and procedures

• Ensuring the competence and training of Accredited Chest Pain Center personnel

• Maintaining organizational structure and commitment

• Having a functional design that promotes optimal patient care

• Supporting community outreach programs that

educate the public to promptly seek medical care if they display symptoms of a possible heart attack

Another essential component to the service we provide is our dedicated medical staff. Our hospital has an outstanding collection of professionals as members of the medical staff and this group continues to grow as our community population and respective needs expand. Since the summer of 2015 we have recruited 5 new physicians covering medical specialties that include Pediatrics, Family Medicine and Orthopedics.

As your community hospital, we want to exceed your expectations for excellent care in all the services that provide. We’re committed to delivering personalized healthcare to patients and helping our community grow and prosper.

For more information about our expanding hospital services and what’s happening at NOMC, visit www.northokaloosa.com or call us at (850) 689-8446.

North Okaloosa Medical Center: We Take Your Health to Heart

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CHEERS & TEARS

JANUARY 5TH8:30amHealth & Wellness Committee Meeting@ the Crestview Chamber

JANUARY 7TH7:00amMonthly Chamber Breakfast meeting@ the Crestview Community Center

JANUARY 13TH8:30amGovernment Issues Committee Meeting@ the Crestview Chamber

JANUARY 21ST12:00pmPILOT Committee meeting location TBD

Please join us for ourMonthly Chamber Breakfast on

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 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 orinfo@crestviewchamber.com

BNI of NW Florida

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast

Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

Casbah Coffee Company

Children in Crisis, Inc.

Consolidated Ace Hardware & Supply Co

Cornerstone Financial, Inc

Crestview Public Library

Crestview Redevelopment Agency

Crestview Rotary Club

Eglin Federal Credit Union

Elite Real Estate Services of NWFL, LLC

Friends of the Arts

Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida

Jack of All Trades Productions

Lee Buick GMC

Legal Shield | Bob & Peggy Hollingshead

Manual Therapy, LLC

Okaloosa Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Crestview

Pawsitively Scrumptious Bark Bakery

& Boutique

Peoples Home Health

RE/MAX Agency One, Inc. | Dino Sinopoli

Shoal Creek Rehabilitation Center

Yoga Junkie Studio, LLC

Thank You for Providing Door Prizes

Thank you to our sponsor for Sponsoring the January Breakfast.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM JANUARY'SCHAMBER BREAKFAST

TEARS!Let It Ride | $1,125

The Vestcor Companies

Holly Hepler

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The City of Crestview celebrates its 100th Anniversary in 2016! The Centennial Committee has been working hard since the beginning of 2015 to make this a great year for the City and the surrounding area. Our first event was in January, and now we are ready to continue the Celebration with our Dancing Through the Decades event at the New Elegant Vue Event Center at 544 Main Street in Historic Downtown Crestview. The event will be on Saturday, February 13 at 7:00 PM. There will be dancing, Hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. This is a great opportunity for celebrating Valentines’ Day WITHOUT LEAVING CRESTVIEW! Or a great reason to COME TO CRESTVIEW!. The cost is $50 per couple or $30 per single, and attire is what-ever Decade you want to celebrate! Tickets available through Main Street Association.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FORTHE REMAINDER OF THE YEARFebruary – Dance through the Decades on Historic Main StreetMarch – Combined Celebration with the Crestview Chamber Triple B Festival on

Historic Main Street.April – Centennial City Birthday party with the Spanish Trail Cruisers car show on

Historic Main Street. May – Participation with the MARC Celebration at Old Spanish Trail ParkJuly – Old Fashioned 4th of July Picnic in Twin Hills ParkSeptember (still in the planning stages, watch this space)October – Spirits of Crestview – A Ghost WalkOctober – Main Street Crestview Fall Festival on Historic Main StreetNovember – Veteran’s Day Parade on Historic Main StreetDecember – Christmas Through the Decades, Christmas Parade

on Historic Main Street

IT'S HERE!Other groups such as Crestview

Women’s Club, CHS Jazz Band, Women of Valor, our Sister City in Nourmoutiers En Ile, France, along with other groups will be joining us in this celebration.

Check in with our Facebook Page, https://www.facebook.com/Crestview100/ to check out news on upcoming events.

We encourage anyone interested in helping with the celebration to contact Main Street Crestview at ‘(manager@mainstreetcrestview.org)’ to volunteer! It takes a Village to celebrate 100 years!

Collectible Coins Now Available!

Betsy Roy

COMMEMORATIVE COINS

A special commemorative coin to add to your collection!Two Sizes: 1½ inch coin for $500 or 2 inch coin for $1000

Coins will be available for purchase through the centennial year beginningJanuary 2016 at the City Clerk's offi ce - check or cash only.

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