Danica LaFaire - Growth Strategist

11/09/2026

Sea Foam Roasting Company (the official roast of GFWBC) knows a rainy day calls for a coffee refill at the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce new member meeting.

I can't think of a better way to spend a 🌧️ day.

04/09/2026

THIS is how you support the community that you expect to support you!

👏🏼🙌🏼Bravo to Kristina Reed and team.👏🏼🙌🏼

We are so very lucky to have you in the community!

I’ve been asked several times, “Why are we doing this?”

I had a theory. What if instead of spending $100 of our daily marketing budget on ads, we used that $100 to love on another local business? What if small businesses started marking other small businesses organically so that we can all grow together?

So that’s what we’re trying this month. Every day, we’re buying a $100 gift card from a local business, sharing their story, and giving that gift card to one of our customers.

Will it work? I don’t know. Maybe it’s terrible marketing. Maybe it will be the best marking we have ever done.

I’d rather fail at trying to do something good than never try at all.

01/07/2026

As our community thrives and grows, childcare options can be challenging in Okaloosa County.

And I'm very excited for the addition of Grow With Us Learning Academy in the Freedom Tech Center. This absolutely helps the need, but there is more work to do.

If you've been considering business ownership and happen to have a passion for children -- what a great workshop to gain insights into being a solution to a real need we have in our county.

Thinking about starting a home-based childcare business in the Fort Walton Beach area? The Florida SBDC at UWF is bringing our childcare workshop to you! This special evening session, sponsored by Regions Bank, is designed to help you navigate the specialized requirements of the childcare industry.
This session provides a clear roadmap for:
✅ Navigating state licensing and local regulations.
✅ Understanding legal structures and market demands.
✅ Building business foundations for a successful company.
Don't let the paperwork hold you back—gain the specific tools and confidence needed to launch your venture successfully!
📅 Date: Monday, July 27, 2026
🕒 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: UWF Emerald Coast Campus
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/childcare-fwb

26/06/2026

Before someone clicks, calls, or books, they need to recognize your name — and trust it.

That trust often starts in the places people feel most at home: the kitchen table, the coffee counter, the neighborhood magazine they actually pause to read.

Premium local print helps your brand become familiar before your audience ever sees your digital follow-up.

That’s the power of pairing print with digital: trust first, action second.

Want to become the brand your community remembers first?

Comment “PRINT” below.

Coming soon - Neighbors of Fort Walton Beach 🥳

24/06/2026

In my adjunct days, one lesson I tried to drive home -- You have to take care of the community that you expect to take care of you.

Are you integrating your efforts locally?
Are you showing up AND actively involved with your Chamber or key community organizations?
Are you providing education and opportunity?
Are you intentionally serving your community with more than your service or product?

In the race for "reach," many businesses have forgotten the power of proximity. Broad marketing spreads your impressions thin.

21/03/2026

An active online presence keeps your brand working. When businesses show up consistently across print and digital platforms, they stay visible, familiar, and top of mind right when customers are ready to act.

Want your brand seen more often? DM me for how to get started!