Mission Statement:
The Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the prosperity and general welfare of its business members and the community they serve.
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~ 97th Year Serving Charlotte County ~
Punta Gorda ~ Port Charlotte ~ Englewood ~ Charlotte Harbor ~ Murdock
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BUSINESS ONLINE
~ Monday, November 8, 2021 ~
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Print the Entry Form and return it to our office with your payment, description and short message for the MC to read. Or use the link at the right to register in the MIC.
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Sign up for the 43rd Annual Christmas Parade on December 11 with your very best float, decorated car or marching/performing unit. $35 for-profit and $20 non-profit (horses add $5 each). The theme is Toys Trains and Candy Canes. Parade entries are welcome from both members and non-members. Click here to sign up in the MIC or call the office 941-627-2222 for more information. The parade will step off at Noon from the Charlotte Performing Arts Center, travel up Taylor Rd. to disband at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center. This is a fun, family event. |
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2021-2022 Sustaining Partners
Sustaining Partner businesses provide additional financial support annually to the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce which, in turn, provides them with additional valuable membership benefits. These contributions to the chamber allow for the continued increase of promotion, advocacy, involvement, and leadership at the local, state and federal levels. This is done to always be proactive in support of our businesses and the community we serve.
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Charter Sustaining Partner (no years missed) |
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~ Chamber Events and Updates ~ |
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Networking at Noon luncheon on November 10, 2021 will be at Carmelo's Italian Ristorante in Punta Gorda. Reservations are required*, Cost is $15pp. The buffet will include: Chicken Parmesan, Penne Vodka, House Salad and Ciabatta Rolls. Please click here to register in the MIC. *Seating is limited, please no more than two persons per business.
NEW TIME ! Third Wednesday Coffee, Wed. Nov. 17 at 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St. Punta Gorda. Come at 7:45 a.m. to enjoy networking before it starts. Sponsor: AAA The Auto Club Group. Non-profit: Gator Wilderness Camp School. Our Program will be a new member showcase (members who joined August2021-October2021). Please click here to register in the MIC. A Ribbon cutting will immediately follow (at about 9 a.m.) for The Punta Gorgeous Store.
SunCoast Blood Centers will be hosting a blood drive. Date: Tuesday November 23rd Time: 10am-3pm. Click here to schedule your life saving appointment!!! The Bus will be at the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot, 2702 Tamiami Trail office in Port Charlotte. Did you know… 85% of the population will receive a blood product in their lifetime, while only 3% of the population donates. Did you know… A unit of blood is good for only 42 days and cannot be manufactured. Giving Blood can lower your risk of having a Heart Attack! All successful donations will receive a FREE COVID 19 Antibody Test.
The next Business Card Exchange is on Thursday, December 9 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Chapman Insurance Group, 2455 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. Please RSVP for this event in the MIC. If you like, please bring a small gift to promote your business.
The next issue of the FIR$T THUR$DAY ADVERTI$ER will be sent out on December 2nd. (Digital flyers are due by November 30.) Members interested in taking advantage of this new digital monthly format will save the cost of printing a flier. Email your ad to advertiser@charlottecountychamber.org and include the web address we should link it to, or call us 941-627-2222 for more information.
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~ Join us for a Ribbon Cutting ~ |
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New Business? New Renovation?
Consider a Ribbon Cutting to promote your business and services.
All members are invited to attend our ribbon cutting events. Come out and support your fellow members.
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The Punta Gorgeous Store
Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, November 17 at 9 a.m. new time!
(immediately following the Third Wednesday Coffee-same room)
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda
Perfectly Polished Nail Boutique
Ribbon Cutting on November 18 at 5:30 p.m.
121 E. Marion Ave., Unit 111, Punta Gorda
In celebration of their 4 year anniversary.
Lava Ice Shop
Ribbon Cutting, Thursday, December 2nd at 5:30 p.m.
2592 Tamiami Trail, Unit A
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
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Gulfside Mortgage
1212 E. Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
Anthony Lozano
(941) 485-4222
https://www.gulfsidemortgageservices.com/
Pool Boy
27147 Del Prado Pkwy,
Punta Gorda , FL 33983
(941) 255-1900
Cozi Ingerham, Jessica Immich
https://www.poolboyinc.com/
Senior Choice at Home/Gulf Care Inc.
1333 Santa Barbara Blvd.
Cape Coral, FL 33991
Andrea Sieradzki, Lynn Talbott
(239) 573-3306
https://seniorchoiceathome.com/
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Know of a business who would also benefit from being a Chamber member?
Businesses may join online now on our website or please recommend a business to
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The Business Expo is 13 weeks away, have you signed up?
Thank you Expo Sponsors:
Platinum Title Sponsor - Chapman Insurance Group
Silver Associate Sponsor - Life Care Center of Punta Gorda
Silver Associate Sponsor - Michael Saunders and Company
Bronze Participating Sponsor - Dancing Moon Travel
Bronze Participating Sponsor - Painting with a Twist
Bronze Participating Sponsor - Sunshine Ace Hardware
Print Sponsor - Buffalo Graffix
Radio Sponsor - iHeart Media Group
Newspaper Sponsor - The Daily Sun
After Hours Party Sponsor - Elite Inspections and Pest Solutions
Passport Sponsor - Elite Inspections and Pest Solutions
Lanyard Sponsor - Chapman Insurance Group
Goodie Bag Sponsor - WhitCo Insurance-Alexia Martin Agency
There are four sponsorship levels which include the exhibitor booth space(s), lots of promotional perks, print and digital advertising, party tickets, and more than ever before.
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Send YOUR Member News/Events to BOL@charlottecountychamber.org and we'll share it each week. Email submissions of 90 words or fewer, in paragraph form, by noon on Friday for inclusion the following Monday. This is a free members-only benefit! (We do reserve the right to publish and edit any submissions.)
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Small Business Saturday is
November 27th.
Keep in mind that local spending means local jobs, local services, and a strong local business base.
Shop Members
Shop Local
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#OurFutureisNow!
#OneCommunity
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Charlotte Players- Let us get you in the holiday spirit with A Nice Family Christmas! Playing at the Langdon Playhouse November 5-14. It is Christmas Eve and a young newspaper reporter who is on the brink of being fired has been assigned a last-chance story about a typical family Christmas – HIS family’s Christmas. For more information go to www.charlotteplayers.org or call 941-255-1022. Located at 1182 Market Circle in Port Charlotte.
Enjoy delicious tapas and wine tasting at our United Way of Charlotte County signature Beaujolais event Friday, November 12 at 5:30pm. New location at beautiful, serene Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens. Imagine background sounds, sipping wine, green lawn, great food and friends mingling during a warm winter evening in November. Chef Jason Osborne along with his team at Charlotte Technical College is offering an outstanding appetizer menu. Savor a variety of wines featuring the easy-drinking french beaujolais. Ticket packages begin at $75. Visit https://www.unitedwayccfl.org/beaujolais or call our office 941-627-3539.
“Lighting of the Village” Saturday, November 13, starts at 5:00p.m. as Santa arrives at the Village on an Antique Fire Truck! He’ll be welcomed by the Heralding Trumpeters and a special vocal performance and ribbon cutting, for the reveal of the annual Lighting of the Village! The Lee County Pipes and Drums Band will then parade through and perform in Center Court. Live music/dancing, pictures with Santa and The Grinch (bring your camera!), Festival Glitter & Tattoos, Balloon Creations, complimentary refreshments courtesy of Village Merchants. Festivities through 9p.m. Free admission, donations of toiletries and hygiene items being collected for “Share The Blessings Ministry.” www.fishermensvillage.com
2021 Englewood Beach Waterfest November 18th-21st and this year we are on track with multiple events all weekend culminating with the 2021 OPA World Championship Powerboat Races! We kickoff the weekend with PowerUP, the kickoff party at The Lighthouse Grill on Thursday, Nov 18th 5-9pm. Friday night is our Block Party, this year held at the Englewood Shopping Center, right in front of Obee's. Our Race Weekend includes the World Championship Races on Saturday, and Sunday, our Family Conservation Center (FCC), and multiple food and drink vendors. Tickets are available online, and at select locations - visit our website to buy tickets, or for more information www.EnglewoodBeachWaterfest.com
KIA/Port Charlotte Fall Fest on November 20 FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC from Noon-6:00 p.m. Petting Zoo, Food Trucks, Vendors, Beer & Wine Tent, Games & Inflatables, Family Friendly! Live music by The Champ Jaxon Band and Flora Top Hits Band. For more information: Facebook.com/kiaofpc/events We are located at 202 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33953, 941-249-6171.
SIP, STROLL and SAVOR as you admire the artwork of Becky VanPelt December 15th from 5pm-7pm at Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes and Cremation Services 635 E Marion Ave Punta Gorda. We will be hosting a complimentary Wine and Cheese reception to showcase Becky. Her current work of art, as she calls it Abstract-ism. Then finishes the painting by applying paint, fluidly over the composition, while maintaining harmony. Tour Becky’s journey at Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes and Cremation Services December 15th from 5pm-7pm 635 E Marion Ave Punta Gorda. AIPP Locations are sponsored by A/H Council and Coordinated By the Program Director.
Ladies and Gentlemen the greatest event of all time is FINALLY BACK! The 2022 C.A.R.E. Ball is officially scheduled for Saturday January 29, 2022 |6:00pm | located at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in downtown Punta Gorda. This year’s theme is “Under the Big Top” featuring a traditional three course sit down dinner, open bar, silent auction (fan favorite), and casino tables. To purchase your tickets/ sponsorship opportunities visit https://e.givesmart.com/events/mDF/. Come one, come all to hottest event in town!
Looking for entertainment this coming Florida winter season? Look no further than the Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum! Every band is carefully booked...Each group is of the highest quality! You will surely want to come back for more! Click here for event and ticket information.
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When choosing the perfect mortgage plan, prioritizing needs and wants can lead in different directions. With 30 years in the business, Toby Lynn is a pro at helping your family, co-workers, or best buddy see advantages and disadvantages in options available. Specializing in Happy, Smooth, and On-Time Closings! CALL TODAY! Toby Lynn, Branch Manager, The Mortgage Firm, 941-356-6579 – www.ThePerfectMortgageSolution.com
Background screening is often the most decisive factor in the hiring process. The information gleaned empowers hiring managers to decide if a candidate will be hired or not. Employers must follow several key guidelines in the process ... and it's crucial for hiring managers to understand the legal requirements they must follow when screening any applicant. First and foremost, background screening information used for hiring purposes MUST come from a Fair Credit Act-compliant entity. NRG is FCRA-compliant. Contact Doris Hebert-Ferrigno at NRG Background Checks for further info. 941-488-8500; 800-531-6522; nrginfo@atlantic.net
Fall is coming and Cutco Closing Gifts is here to help you wrap up 2021 with a bow. Show your clients and employees how much their business meant to you this year with a gift they will use every day and see every day. Remember, it’s 5x more expensive to generate new clients than it is to get repeat business and introductions from your current ones. Our gifts are comparable to what you’re already spending on gift cards or baskets. Let us help you plan it!
Do you want happier and healthier employees? Learn how Gulfcoast South AHEC can offer FREE tobacco cessation counseling and FREE Nicotine Replacement in the form of patches, gum and/or lozenges at no cost for qualifying participants. As part of Tobacco Free Florida’s in-person/virtual Group Quit sessions, we are here to help. Call 866-534-7909 or visit gsahec.org to register today.
Cash Flow Optimization for Busy Entrepreneurs: Because Cash flow is the life of your business....So if you've ever found yourself at the end of a good revenue month wondering where all the money went and you're still struggling to pay the bills, if you are agonizing over which credit cards to pay down first, or you're grossly overpaying on your taxes but don't know where to start, you are not alone. At Independent Financial Coaching, we specialize in cash flow management. Give us a call today to discuss, Sue Craig at 941 916 5324.
Attention interior designers! Don’t let the supply chain disruptions spoil your designs. Let Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage hold onto the orders that shipped on time, and hold them in our secure location while the other pieces arrive. Secure and protected storage will keep furniture clean and damage free, away from the dust of a remodel project. When quality counts, call Gardiner & Sons, 941-423-5311.
Even though used cars are in short supply, don’t rush into your purchase. Let Ron Morgan’s team at Complete Auto Repair do their 27-point inspection on that potential car BEFORE you buy it. If the car has been in an accident or taken in water, we will know. You will walk away with a list of needed and upcoming repairs, and our recommendation on your likely satisfaction with the vehicle. At Complete Auto Repair, we want to EARN your business, today and tomorrow. Call us for an appointment, (941) 623-2926.
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“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out” – Robert Collier |
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We encourage members to shop with other members to keep our community and local economy strong. If you do business with one or more of our renewing members please congratulate them for their Chamber Anniversary. These are members who renewed between September 16, 2021 and October 15, 2021... Take a look! |
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~ Job Spot ~
Members may post jobs using the MIC (Member Portal) at no cost.
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Career Source of Southwest Florida online resources include available jobs
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Showcase your business through sponsorship! |
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Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your business? A great opportunity would be sponsoring one of our Third Wednesday Coffees. Sponsors receive recognition in Business Online, on Facebook and in the Chamber calendar. Sponsors may place marketing materials on the tables at the event and will have 4-5 minutes to introduce yourself/staff/business. Available slots are limited. Please contact Janet Caffee jcaffee@charlottecountychamber.org or call 941-627-2222 for details. Cost to sponsor is $300.
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LOCAL-
Please call 2-1-1 for any resource needs.
STATE AND FEDERAL-
Florida Chamber of Commerce- www.floridachamber.com/coronavirus
Small Business Administration- www.sba.gov/disaster
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association- https://frla.org/covid-19/
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Research shows that laughing for 2 minutes is just as healthy as a 20 minute jog.
So now I'm sitting in the park laughing at all the joggers.
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Send YOUR Member News/Events to BOL@charlottecountychamber.org and we'll share it each week. Email submissions of 90 words or fewer, in paragraph form, by noon on Friday for inclusion the following Monday. This is a free members-only benefit! (We do reserve the right to publish and edit any submissions.)
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Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
2702 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
941-627-2222
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