What Can the Chamber of Commerce Do For You
Episode description
In this episode, Laurie interviews Ted Corcoran, President/CEO of the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. Having had experience in hospitality, and customer service, and as a previously elected official, Ted has a unique perspective. He brings together local businesses and nonprofits in Fort Walton Beach, as he leads his team of staff and volunteers to make an incredible impact in the community.
Join us as we talk about:
✔️ What is the Chamber of Commerce
✔️ How the Chamber can assist anyone moving to a new town/city
✔️ The only chamber with a non-profit shelter for homeless individuals
✔️ The power of businesses and non-profits coming together to impact a community
Ted Corcoran, President/CEO
850-244-8191
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce
34 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Ft. Walton Beach Welcome Center
115 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE,
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
GFWBCC is the only chamber with a non-profit, One Hopeful
Place (OHP) in Okaloosa County that serves unaccompanied
individuals and veterans experiencing homelessness. OHP
operates a 50-bed shelter for men and a 10-bed shelter for
women who have the desire to make changes in their current
circumstances. Their mission is to be the front door into
permanent housing and end the cycle of homelessness for
those experiencing housing loss in Okaloosa County. They
have helped about 200 people to be able to get off the streets
since 2018 and 65% of those 200 have been able to find
permanent housing as of 2021.
Chamber: https://www.fwbchamber.org
Shelter: https://onehopefulplace.org
https://www.bridgewaycenter.org
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