Young Professionals of Walton County

05/26/2026

Jessica’s story is proof that one “yes” can change everything. Last Thursday, at our YP lunch, she shared how her journey to success began, along with some seriously great marketing and PR insight. The biggest takeaway? You are your brand, and everything you do and say is being noticed. And to think Proffitt PR… all started with a “yes” and Myspace. ❤️

05/12/2026

Do you know a young professional who is making a real difference in Walton or Okaloosa County?

Our Walton Area Chamber Young Professionals group loves seeing emerging leaders who are showing up, giving back, and helping move our community forward. If someone between the ages of 21 and 40 comes to mind, now is the time to nominate them for UWEC’s NextGen United 2026 40 Under 40 Awards, presented by Florida Power & Light.

Help celebrate the changemakers making an impact in our area. 💙
Nominate them here: www.united-way.org/40under40

🌟 Who’s making a difference in our community? 🌟
We’re looking for the next class of changemakers to recognize at UWEC’s NextGen United 2026 40 Under 40 Awards, presented by Florida Power & Light.

If you know someone between 21–40 who is leading with purpose, giving back, and showing up for Okaloosa and Walton counties, we want to hear about them. 💙

▶️ Nominate them today: www.united-way.org/40under40

05/04/2026

📚✨ YP Book Club is back! Join the Walton Area Chamber Young Professionals for an evening of connection, conversation, and community on May 13th from 6–8 PM at Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard! 🥂📖
This month’s book discussion is all about Dare to Lead by Brené Brown — a powerful conversation on courage, leadership, and showing up boldly. 💡💼
Come enjoy a social hour, mingle with other young professionals in the area, and join in on the conversation! Haven’t read the book? No problem! Come anyway — we’d still love to have you there. 🤝✨
Great people, great conversation, and a great way to connect with fellow young professionals in Walton County. We look forward to seeing you! 💙

04/23/2026

Our Young Professionals had an absolute blast at last night’s YP Book Club at The Pearl! 📚✨ It was a great evening filled with meaningful conversation, new connections, and plenty of inspiration.

If you missed it, don’t worry—there’s so much more to come! Be sure to follow our social pages to stay in the loop on all the exciting events we have planned for Walton County’s young professionals.

We’d love for you to join us at the next one! 🙌

04/21/2026

We’re so excited to see our incredible YP Council show up and represent Walton County at this year’s YP Leadership Conference of Northwest Florida! 👏

Your energy, passion, and commitment to growing both personally and professionally truly make a difference in our community. The Walton Area Chamber is so thankful to be part of such an inspiring event and to support the next generation of leaders.

We’re proud of each of you for investing in yourselves and bringing that knowledge back to help strengthen Walton County! 💼✨

04/21/2026

It’s incredible to be here at the YP Leadership Conference of Northwest Florida, surrounded by driven young professionals and to hear from such amazing community leaders who are shaping the future of our area. The insights, connections, and motivation in this room today are unmatched!

Grateful to be part of a community that invests in growth, leadership, and the next generation. 💼✨

04/13/2026

Check out this awesome lineup!

The Young Professionals Leadership Conference of Northwest Florida returns on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, bringing together emerging leaders from across the region for a day packed with professional development, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connections.

Hosted at The District at Okaloosa Gas in Valparaiso, this conference is a great opportunity to step away from your routine, invest in your growth, and build relationships with other young professionals who are doing the same.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The District at Okaloosa Gas
511 Government Ave, Valparaiso

Thank you to the partnering chambers and sponsors helping make this conference possible. This is going to be a strong day of leadership, learning, and momentum.

Get your tickets now https://business.waltonareachamber.com/events/details/4th-annual-nwf-young-professionals-leadership-conference-57029

04/09/2026

📚Walton Area Chamber Young Professionals – Book Club Night! 📚
Join the Walton Area Chamber Young Professionals for an evening of conversation, connection, and community at our upcoming YP Book Club!
Whether you’ve finished the book, are still making your way through it, or just want to meet other young professionals—this relaxed gathering is the perfect opportunity to engage, share perspectives, and build meaningful relationships. 🤝
Set against the beautiful backdrop of The Pearl, you’ll enjoy a welcoming atmosphere designed for thoughtful discussion and easy networking.
📖 This Month’s Book: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
Bring your thoughts, your curiosity, and come ready to connect—we’re looking forward to a great evening together!
📅 Date: April 22
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: The Pearl

03/10/2026

Start your morning with connection, coffee, and a little pickleball. 🎾☕

Join the Young Professionals of Walton County for YP Serve & Socialize: Pickleball & Pastries at Coastal Elite Sports in Freeport. This relaxed morning social is open to everyone, whether you’ve played pickleball before or you’ve never picked up a paddle. A pickleball pro will be on site to give a short beginner lesson, and the courts will be open for fun, casual free play. The golf simulator will also be open if you want to give it a try.

Come play, learn something new, or simply grab a coffee and pastry while connecting with fellow young professionals. You’re welcome to jump in, watch the fun, or just hang out and network.

👉We are currently looking for a Breakfast Bites & Coffee Sponsor for this event. If your business would like to showcase your brand while fueling the morning networking, we would love to partner with you.

This event is free to attend. Be sure to RSVP:
https://business.waltonareachamber.com/events/details/yp-serve-connect-pickleball-social-56751?calendarMonth=2026-03-01

03/03/2026

Please comment and thank any familiar faces to help us show our appreciation to our ambassadors for going above & beyond!🤩

Feel free to thank them or share anecdotes about how they made you feel welcomed 💙

To our Chamber family 🤍

First and foremost, thank you to our 2026 Ambassadors for showing up, showing out, and helping us make the Chamber a family in every sense of the word. Your time, your energy, and your heart are what turn membership into meaningful connection. Because of you, new businesses don’t just join the Chamber, they feel welcomed into something bigger.

Please help us officially welcome our 2026 Walton Area Chamber Ambassador Team.

Our Ambassadors are often the very first friendly faces our new members meet. They attend ribbon cuttings, make thoughtful introductions to the right people, answer questions, and ensure no one feels like they are navigating the Chamber alone. They serve with heart. They genuinely care about our members and always have their best interests at the center of what they do.

They are connectors, encouragers, and champions for this community. They believe in collaboration, in relationships, and in building something strong together. We are so grateful for each of them and the leadership they bring to our Chamber family.

Please tag our 2026 Ambassadors below and thank them for their service and commitment. Share a memory of a time they went above and beyond, or if you see a friendly face who sat with you at an event, made an introduction, or helped you feel welcomed, let them know in the comments.

Want to become an Ambassador?

Our Ambassador Program is designed to be flexible because we know everyone has different bandwidths and full schedules. The biggest commitment is attending our Ambassador Meeting every second Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m., and we simply ask that you make as many as you can.

From there, you choose what works for you. That might look like attending ribbon cuttings, dropping off welcome goodies to new businesses, volunteering at the Golf Tournament, TNBT, or the Gala, helping with event registration, or even something as simple as delivering a thank you card.

There are many ways to serve, and you get to decide how you show up. If you have a heart for people and want to help strengthen our Chamber family, we would love to have you involved.

Learn more about our ambassador program: https://www.waltonareachamber.com/ambassadors/

Email [email protected] if you’re interested or have any questions about joining our ambassador team!🙌🏻