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

[email protected]

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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