The pace of activity throughout Hobe Sound continues to pick up.
By the time you read this, many of us will have enjoyed another year of the 6th Annual Halloween Hustle 5K Trail Race, presented by 4Ever Young – Stuart, at Jonathan Dickinson State Park. This event has become a favorite community tradition, featuring a scenic trail course decorated with Halloween-themed displays, costume contests, and plenty of fun for participants of all ages. Events like the Halloween Hustle showcase the spirit of Hobe Sound and bring residents, families, businesses, and visitors together for a memorable experience.
Same goes for our final Business After Hours event of the year. Our annual Halloween-themed Business After Hours, co-sponsored by Peggy’s Natural Foods and Trey Yelton State Farm, is always a crowd favorite. Whether you dressed in costume or simply joined us for the networking, it’s always great to enjoy great food, refreshments, shopping, and plenty of Halloween spirit. Of course, no Halloween-themed event would be complete without a costume contest.
Unfortunately, weather had other plans for our annual Chamber golf outing, and we were forced to postpone the tournament. We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and understanding as safety must always come first. The good news is that we have successfully rescheduled the tournament for November 20th at Lost Lake Golf Club. We want to thank Lost Lake Golf Club, our sponsors, volunteers, and participants for their support as we look forward to hosting another outstanding event later this month.
Our final Networking Breakfast of the year will take place on November 12th at Harry and the Natives, sponsored by Helping People Succeed. Founded in 1964 by parents seeking greater opportunities and support for their children with disabilities, Helping People Succeed has spent decades making a meaningful difference in the lives of local families. We are pleased to welcome District 3 Martin County Commissioner Blake Capps as our featured speaker. Commissioner Capps will provide updates on important county matters, answer questions, and help continue our focus on educating members about issues impacting Martin County. We invite everyone to join us for breakfast, networking, and an informative discussion under the tiki hut.
While we’re busy finishing out 2026, we’re already preparing for an exciting year ahead. Please mark your calendars for our Annual Installation and Awards Luncheon on Friday, December 18th at Lost Lake Golf Club. This special event gives us the opportunity to install our 2027 Board of Directors while recognizing the members, volunteers, and community leaders who help make our Chamber such a successful organization. It is always a wonderful celebration of both accomplishments and the people behind them.
As always, thank you for your continued support of the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce. I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events! Your participation, volunteerism, and commitment to our local business community make these events possible and help strengthen the connections that make Hobe Sound such a special place to call home.
John Peterson
President, Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
Edward Jones – Hobe Sound
