SMALL BUSINESS SEASON: November 1 - December 31, 2026
This 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 businesses that make the holidays brighter, our lives easier, and our community feel like home.
💚 IT'S THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS!
Because every thoughtful choice matters!
Whether you're shopping at a locally owned store, dining at a neighborhood restaurant, booking a service, purchasing gift cards, sharing a recommendation, or simply showing appreciation for a local business, YOU are making a difference for the people behind those businesses!
And here's something else we hope you'll remember this holiday season:
Our community events don't just happen - they happen because of the businesses, organizations, volunteers and individuals who step up to support them!
Every partnership, ticket purchase, volunteer hour, donation and shared invitation helps make these special events possible.
We know November and December are incredibly busy months for everyone. Between running your business, managing your staff, and preparing for the holidays, calendars fill up FAST!
That's why we want to make sure YOU, YOUR EMPLOYEES, YOUR FRIENDS & YOUR FAMILY have every opportunity to get involved in the holiday happenings throughout the Navarre area.
📅 HERE ARE A FEW IMPORTANT DATES TO HAVE ON YOUR RADAR!
🍁 NOVEMBER 2026
- Thursday, November 5 -Business After Hours at Juana's/Sailors' Grille - Connect with fellow Chamber members!
- Wednesday, November 11 -VETERANS DAY - Honor and thank those who have served our country.
- Thursday, November 12 -AI & Emerging Tech Roundtable
- Thursday, November 12 -Social Media & Marketing Roundtable
- 🚨 Thursday, November 12 -DEADLINE: SAIL Awards Partnerships, Tickets & Carry-On Gift Bag Contributions - An opportunity to support one of our Chamber's signature celebrations while showcasing your business!
- Tuesday, November 17 -Navarre Young Professionals - Encourage the young professionals on your team to get connected!
- Wednesday, November 18 -Women 2 Women Connecting
- 🚨 Wednesday, November 18 -DEADLINE: Register Your Business for Shop, Dine & Explore Navarre Holiday Kickoff - Get your business involved in this special Small Business Season shopping opportunity!
- Thursday, November 19 -Finish Strong, Prepare for 2027: Bookkeeping & Financials for Business Owners - A NEW Next Level Learning Workshop to help business owners prepare for the year ahead!
- 🌟 Friday, November 20 – Annual SAIL Awards Celebration Breakfast – DESTINATION: NAVARRE – Celebrate our nominees and find out who will be named the 2026 SAIL Award winners! Everyone is invited! RESERVE YOUR PARTNERSHIP/TICKETS NOW!
- 🚨 Friday, November 20 - DEADLINE! Christmas in the Park & Community Christmas Parade Registration - Make plans for your business, organization or group to participate in this beloved community tradition!
- 🎄 Friday, November 27 -Annual Navarre Community Christmas Tree Lighting - Bring the family and help us celebrate the beginning of the holiday season!
- 🛍️ Friday & Saturday, November 27–28 – SHOP, DINE & EXPLORE NAVARRE HOLIDAY KICKOFF - A perfect way to celebrate Small Business Season! Make the thoughtful choice to shop, dine and support LOCAL businesses during one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year!
- Thursday, December 3 -Business After Hours at Southern Specialty - Join fellow Chamber members for an evening of holiday networking!
- 🎄 Saturday, December 5 -32nd Annual Christmas in the Park, Merry Market & Navarre Community Christmas Parade - One of Navarre's favorite holiday traditions! Bring the family, support our local vendors, enjoy the festivities and help celebrate our wonderful community!
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Monday, December 7 - Military & Veteran Affairs Committee Meeting – Join us as we continue connecting our business community with the military members, veterans and families who are such an important part of the Navarre area!
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🎁 Friday, December 11 - Navarre Young Professionals Annual Toy Drive at St. Michael's Brewing Company - Help our Young Professionals spread some holiday cheer and make the season brighter for children in our community! A wonderful opportunity for your team, friends and family to get involved and give back!
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🎁 Wednesday, December 16 - Women 2 Women Connecting's “My Favorite Things” Gift Exchange - Wrap up the year with friendship, networking and a little holiday fun! A festive opportunity to connect with other women in our business community!
Don't just put these dates on your calendar - SHARE THEM!
Forward this email to your employees, invite your family and friends, encourage your customers to attend, and consider how your business can participate through partnerships, donations, volunteering or simply spreading the word.
Our Chamber's community events are only as successful as the support they receive, and YOU are such an important part of what makes them possible!
And while you're making your holiday plans, remember that supporting small businesses doesn't always mean spending money.
Every thoughtful action counts. A positive review, a social media share, a referral, a thank-you, or an invitation to visit a local business can make a meaningful difference.
When we choose to support the businesses that support our community, we're investing in Navarre's future!
📣 DID YOU KNOW? YOUR CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP HELPS PROMOTE YOUR EVENTS, TOO!
Be sure to check out the Community Calendar below to see some of the exciting events our Chamber members have already added!
As a Navarre Chamber Member, YOU can add your own business and community events to our online calendar!
👉 CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR EVENTS!
It's another valuable way to promote your business, increase awareness of your events and keep our community connected!
💚 LET'S MAKE THIS A SEASON OF THOUGHTFUL CHOICES & STRONG COMMUNITY!
As we head into the final weeks of 2026, we want to say THANK YOU to every Chamber member who has supported our programs, participated in events, volunteered, invested in partnerships, and helped make Navarre a better place to live, work, play and do business.
We know your time and resources are valuable, and we never take your support for granted.
This holiday season, let's SHOP LOCAL, SHOW UP LOCAL, SUPPORT LOCAL and CELEBRATE LOCAL!
Because when our small businesses thrive, our entire community benefits!
We look forward to seeing you, your team, your friends and your family at our upcoming events!
With appreciation,
Chanda Ryan, President/CEO
Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
💚 SMALL BUSINESS SEASON 2026
November 1 – December 31
“It's the Thought That Counts!”
Check out the calendar below to see some of the events our chamber members have added to our Community Calendar. CLICK HERE to add your events!
Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
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Chanda Ryan President/CEO
- November 04, 2026
- (850) 939-3267
- Send Email





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