Fort Walton Beach, Florida – May 21, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
Mills Heating & Air, a veteran-owned HVAC installation and repair company serving the Emerald Coast, announces its partnership with Emerald Coast Harley-Davidson and the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce to host a major Business After Hours event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for 20 local non-profit organizations.
The event brings together area businesses, community leaders, and residents for an evening featuring entertainment, culinary competitions, and interactive fundraising activities designed to benefit charitable organizations throughout the Emerald Coast region. The gathering represents a collaborative effort among local businesses to strengthen community ties while generating support for organizations serving area residents. Those looking for more information on the event and participating organizations can check out the Facebook page of Mills Heating & Air.
“This event demonstrates our commitment to bringing the community together while creating engaging ways to support organizations that work tirelessly to serve our area,” said Amber Jeter, Marketing Director at Mills Heating & Air. “We wanted to develop an experience that celebrates local businesses while giving back in a meaningful way to the non-profits that make such a difference in our community.”
The evening’s activities include multiple interactive elements designed to maximize both entertainment and charitable giving. A Live Oak Photo Booth Experience will trigger a $10 donation to participating non-profits for each photo taken, allowing attendees to support local causes while capturing memories from the event. The Bar Battle Showdown features three area bars competing to create signature cocktails, with guests voting to determine which establishment wins the opportunity to present a donation to their chosen non-profit.
Four local restaurants will participate in a Best Slider Showdown, where attendees can sample and vote on offerings while helping determine which restaurant earns the chance to support a local cause. The VIP Celebrity Hot Seat Poker Tournament will feature representatives from participating non-profits competing in an interactive poker competition, with the winning team receiving a donation courtesy of Mills Heating & Air.
Additional fundraising activities include a Bourbon and Tequila Pull, where ticket purchases support local charities and the winner will select which organization receives the proceeds. Small Cakes of Shalimar will host a Blindfolded Cake Decorating Challenge, to add entertainment value while benefiting local causes.
The event structure ensures that all door prizes will be awarded to non-profit members or participants, further directing resources to charitable organizations. Community members interested in learning more about the event can visit the website for updates and information about participating organizations.
The partnership between Mills Heating & Air, Emerald Coast Harley-Davidson, and the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce represents a coordinated effort to leverage business resources for community benefit. By combining entertainment with charitable giving, the event creates multiple opportunities for attendees to support causes they care about while enjoying an evening of local business celebration.
Mills Heating & Air has served the Fort Walton Beach area for over 40 years, providing comprehensive HVAC services to residential and commercial properties. The company operates from three locations across the Emerald Coast, with EPA and NATE-certified technicians offering cooling, heating, and air quality services. As a veteran-owned business, Mills Heating & Air maintains strong ties to the local community and regularly participates in initiatives supporting area organizations and residents.
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For more information about Mills Heating & Air, contact the company here:
Mills Heating & Air
Amber Jeter
(850) 862-4796
marketing@millshvac.com
225 Green Acres Rd,
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
