Stimulating the Economy Leadership Conference

Walton Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Walton County, Florida’s Great Northwest, Crestview Area Chamber, Greater Panama City Beaches Chamber, Coastal Vision 3000/THE Beach, The Building Industry Association of Okaloosa & Walton Counties, Inc. (BIA), Bay County Chamber of Commerce, Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Emerald Coast Association of Realtors (ECAR), The Walton Sun, The Destin Log, The Northwest Florida Daily News, and the Greater Ft. Walton Beach Chamber plan to bring a range of state and national economic development and tourism experts to the region for a three day regional leadership conference including a golf tournament. The conference is scheduled for October 15-17, 2008 at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Florida.