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, December 26, 2022 ~
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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey to Evaluate Impact of Hurricane Ian on the State’s Businesses
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Ian. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Ian recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of affected businesses.
“Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, DEO is committed to supporting preparation, response, and recovery efforts of Florida businesses, communities, and citizens impacted by Hurricane Ian. The business damage assessment survey assists DEO and its federal, state, and local partners in those efforts,” said DEO Secretary Dane Eagle. “I encourage businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian to complete the Business Damage Assessment Survey at FloridaDisaster.biz.”
On September 24, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 22-219 declaring a state of emergency in all 67 counties in the State of Florida. All affected businesses should complete the survey.
Results from the Business Damage Assessment Survey will be shared with various federal, state, and local agencies to implement appropriate relief. Businesses can complete the survey online or visit FloridaDisaster.biz and select “Hurricane Ian” from the dropdown menu. If you need additional assistance with your business, please call 850-815-4925 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or email ESF-18@em.myflorida.com.
Complete Business Damage Assessment
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The Florida SBDC at FGCU reminds you the the SBA Extends Deadline to Jan. 12 for Florida Businesses and Residents to Apply for Physical Disaster Loans for Hurricane Ian. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it will extend its deadline to Jan. 12 to give Florida businesses and residents more time to apply for federal disaster loans for physical damages that occurred from Sept. 23 through Nov. 4 due to Hurricane Ian. Apply Here | |
In response to Hurricane Ian, the Charlotte Community Foundation activated the Charlotte County Disaster Relief Fund. The CCF Board of Directors pledge $500,000 in matching funds in an effort to provide financial assistance and resources to Charlotte County residents. Additionally, CCF activated the Charlotte County Non-Profit Disaster Relief Fund. This fund will be utilized to provide assistance to nonprofit organizations that incurred structural and/or infrastructural damage preventing them from operating. The William G. & Marie Selby Foundation has generously provided matching funds for Charlotte County. Visit, www.charlottecf.org. | United at Work was created following Hurricane Ian to help business owners ensure their employees were able to take care of hurricane-related needs so that they can show up each day focused and ready to work. The United at Work fund offers financial assistance for individuals who are employed by a business that is based in Charlotte County or has sites in Charlotte County. The fund has a dollar-for-dollar matching grant from the Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable Foundation that doubles all donations up to $500,000. With your help, we can establish a $1 million pool of resources for our community. GIVE HELP: If you want to contribute to this fund – click here for more information and to make your donation to United at Work. Your donation will be doubled by the Soderberg Foundation. GET HELP: If you are an employee of a Charlotte County business, – click here to complete a simple form, detailing the needs you have. Our team will help direct you to local resources and let you know what financial assistance you may qualify for. | |
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2022-2023 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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And remember, each time you attend a chamber event, your business card goes into the drawing for a 5 night Bahama or Caribbean cruse for 2 on Carnival Cruise Lines sponsored by Pat Hand, Dancing Moon Travel. The more events you attend, the more chances to WIN...Just look for the big gold bingo drum and add your business card! Drawing will be at our 98th Annual Meeting 2023. |
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NEW DATE Lunch & Learn, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 17th, at the Charlotte County Chamber office, 2702 Tamiami Tail, Port Charlotte. Topic: Understanding Your Insurance Policy. Presenter: Mike Martin, State Farm Insurance Mike Martin Agency. Cost $10pp includes sandwich, chips, cookie and a beverage. Please register in the Member Portal.
Business Card Exchange, Thursday, January 26 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. hosted by the Charlotte Players, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. Please register for this event in the member portal.
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Golf Fundraiser - Save The Date:
Saturday, May 27, 2023 at St. Andrews South Golf Club. It will be a scramble to benefit the Junior Leadership Charlotte program
More information will follow soon.
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Advertise in the Quarterly Newsletter Members, the Charlotte County Chamber Newsletter Business Perspective is a DIGITAL Quarterly publishing January/April/July/October. Members who want to include a Digital page to ride with the newsletter should complete and return the agreement and provide their digital page by the 20th of the month before publication. *Cost $100 for-profit and $50 non-profit each issue *Sustaining Partners receive free digital flyers depending on their partnership level. Send your digital flyer to Newsletter@charlottecountychamber.org or call 941-627-2222 for information, or click here to learn more. | | | |
Showcase your business at the 12th Annual Business Expo | |
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12th Annual Business Expo (The Hottest Business Day in Paradise) –
Thursday, February 2, 2023 – Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center – 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. - Imagine, marketing your business in an 8’ x 10’ booth (piped/draped) and having 1,000 plus visitors and residents see the products and services you provide. You will have the opportunity to see more folks in a matter of 5 hours than you may see in a month. This will be an excellent environment for maximum business exposure for sales, lead generation and to develop great connections. Plus, there will be 107 other exhibitors to develop business-to-business client/customer relationships. To reserve your booth or secure your sponsorship today, visit charlottecountychamber.org or call the chamber office at 941.627.2222.
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The Hottest Business Day in Paradise is 6 weeks away!
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We want to thank our Expo2023 Sponsors:
Print Sponsor: Buffalo Graffix
Newspaper Sponsor: The Daily Sun
Radio Sponsor: iHeart Media, Inc.
Platinum Title Sponsor: Chapman Insurance Group
Gold Presenting Sponsor: Quigley Eye Specialists
Silver Sponsor: Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Silver Sponsor: Southwest Florida Insurance Associates, Inc.
Silver Sponsor: Life Care Center of Punta Gorda
Bronze Sponsor: Mosaic
Bronze Sponsor: Succentrix Business Advisors
Bronze Sponsor: ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda
After Hours Party Sponsor: Elite Inspections & Pest Solutions
Bag Sponsor: WhitCo Insurance-Alexia Martin Agency
Refreshment Station Sponsor: The Purple House Salon by Shawn Gilstad
Kick off Party Sponsor: Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
Lanyard Sponsor: Chapman Insurance Group
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Peace River K9 Search & Rescue
9326 Prospect Ave
Englewood, FL 34242
Michael Hadsell
(941) 548-7560
Prsark9@gmail.com
http://www.prsar.org
Captains Creamery
24123 Peachland Blvd., Unit C-6
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
Bryan Hathaway
(941) 249-4367
captainscreamery@gmail.com
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Chicken Salad Chick Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, January 10 at 9:30 a.m.
1799 Tamiami Trail, Suite 103 & 104, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
There will be special giveaways all opening week from Tuesday, January 10th
through Saturday, January 14 for the first 100 guests.
Click here for the full press release.Click here for the full press release.
Please RSVP for this event in the Member Portal
FairyTail Endings Rescue - Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 5:30pm
23212 Freedom Ave. Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Please register for this event in the Member Portal
Hometown Title - New Location Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, January 19th. The event is from 5:00 p.m.to 6:30 p.m.
with the actual ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m.
2091 Tamiami Trail, Unit B, Port Charlotte (behind the car wash by Forest Nelson Blvd.)
There will be drinks, food and giveaways! Please rsvp in the member portal.
GJC Window & Door Open House & Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, January 21 from 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
(Cutting the ribbon at 5:30 p.m.)
812 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33953
Refreshments & Snacks
Please RSVP in the Member Portal
24 Twenty One 10 Year Anniversary Celebration & Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, January 24 from 5pm to 7pm Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 p.m.
2421 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte - Appetizers, Entertainment,
Adult Beverages, Door Prizes Please RSVP for this event directly to 24twentyone@gmail.com or by calling them at 941-249-4059
Punta Gorda Marina 40th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, January 27th Event will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
with the Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 p.m. (Joint Ribbon Cutting with
the Punta Gorda Chamber)
25096 Marion Ave., Punta Gorda
Please RSVP for this event in the Member Portal
Restoration Bar - Ribbon Cutting/Open House.
Tuesday, February 7th (rescheduled from October 6)
The Open House is from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Actual cutting of the ribbon will be at 5:30.
There will be light food and refreshments served. Sample some of
the products and have a chance to win Botox, Filler, IPL Photofacial & Vitamin Shots.
Please RSVP at info@restorationbar.com
Culvers Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, February 9 at 5:30 p.m.
26440 Jones Loop Road, Punta Gorda
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Everyone is invited to attend Chamber ribbon cutting events. Come out and support your fellow members in a casual, fun, networking opportunity. | |
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Members 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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Ring in the New Year Fishermen’s Village style! This family friendly event runs from 6pm-12pm on December 31st and will keep you entertained throughout the night. Hundreds join the celebration and keep the dance floor at Center Court groovin' until the clock strikes midnight! Enjoy family fun activities and live music featuring the Shane Duncan Band on the Beach, DJ Michael White at Center Court, a photo booth, tarot card reading, face painting, T’s Fairy Fragments and more. Plus, don’t miss the fireworks at midnight. This is a refreshing way to meet the new year with family, friends, and like-minded neighbors. Most importantly, this event is FREE of charge, to learn more, please visit www.fishermensvillage.com or call (800) 639- 0020.
Charlotte Players- New Years Eve Celebration. Join us on December 31st at 7:30pm with some of Charlotte County's talented singers as they present a 90-minute concert. Accompanied by Music Director/Pianist Ken Crisp and a drummer, this concert has something for everyone---something old, something new, something country, something pop, something Broadway and more! Tickets are $29. Located at 1182 Market Circle in Port Charlotte. For tickets go to www.charlotteplayers.org or call 941-255-1022.
James Abraham will be presenting ENDLESS CHARLOTTE, a series of lectures on regional history. The former journalist is a book editior and publisher who edited “Century: A People’s Hisstory of Charlotte County.” January 9, 2023-The Roaring 20’s. January 16, 203-The Starving Time(Great Depression). January 23, 2023-War and Prosperity. January 30, 2023-Boom Town. Military Heritage Museum Library, 900 West Marion, Punta Gorda. To register visit MilitaryHeritageMuseum/engage:TheLearningCenter
An introductory course in Florida Fishing is being offered at the PGI Civic Association on Shreve Street in Punta Gorda. Topics include fishing techniques, tackle selection, rigging, knot tying, lures, baits, cast nets, fish identification, tides, and more. The instructor is long time local fishing guide Capt. Ralph Allen, the course is open to all members of the public and is held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for six weeks beginning on Wednesday January 11, 2023. The cost for the class is $50 and advance registration is recommended by calling 941-637-1655.
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Air Show tickets make a great last minute gift or stocking stuffer! Ticket packages will be on sale until December 31, 2022 so visit www.floridaairshow.com and get yours for yourself or a gift for others, TODAY!
Our warmest thoughts and best wishes to all for a very happy, healthy, and rewarding New Year. For the best, most economical, and Fair Credit Reporting Act-compliant employment and tenancy screening services ... contact Doris Hebert-Ferrigno at NRG Background Checks. 941-488-8500; 800-531-6522; nrginfo@atlantic.net
Ring in the New Year with happier and healthier employees! Gulfcoast South AHEC offers FREE tobacco cessation counseling and FREE Nicotine Replacement in the form of patches, gum and/or lozenges at no cost for qualifying participants. Let’s get back to happy and healthy together. 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.
After Christmas Sale 50% off on soaps and bath bombs and 40% off on Christmas items. December 26th to 31st. Visit Rebecca and Vernon at Two Angels Soaps Gallery & Gifts 2686 Tamiami Trail, Unit 5A Port Charlotte, Fl 33952
Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage wishes you a Merry Christmas. We are available to help with your local moves, getting you into your new place for the start of 2023. When quality counts, call Gardiner & Sons at 941-423-5311.
Are you planning to be this season’s “airport shuttle?” Think about starting with a pre-holiday vehicle inspection to make sure your passengers make their flights. At Complete Auto Repair, we can make sure no one’s vacation is left on the roadside. Call Mary for an appointment at 941-623-2926.
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Members may create Member-to-Member deals, Hot-Deals, post Jobs and News Releases using the MIC (Member Portal). There is no additional cost to do so! We recommend that you check these links each week to see what members are offering. | | |
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PART-TIME HELP NEEDED- Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association- EVENT TECHNICIAN- This is a physical role requiring very flexible scheduling including weekends and evenings, a strong work ethic, initiative, exceptional organization, good judgement, and outstanding customer service skills. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Event Technician is responsible for: setting up and preparing the auditorium and classrooms for daily activities; setting up and breaking down the auditorium and classrooms for large special events; and staffing special events. $15-$17 per hour. Send resume to teriashley@pgica.org for consideration.
FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE- Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association- FACILITY and MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR- Physical role requiring very flexible scheduling, strong work ethic, initiative, good judgement, and outstanding customer service skills. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Facility and Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for: setting up auditorium and classrooms for daily activities; setting up and breaking down auditorium and classrooms for large special events; staffing special events; and maintaining the cleanliness, repair and safety of the facility, equipment, and grounds. $17-$19 per hour. Includes paid vacations and holidays. Send resume to teriashley@pgica.org.
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Do what you love and success will follow. Passion is the fuel behind a successful career. Meg Whitman, Quibi | |
Showcase your business through sponsorship! | |
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 Jami Joannes jjoannes@charlottecountychamber.org or call 941-627-2222 for details. Cost to sponsor is $300. | |
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Where can you go to practice math on New Year's?
Times Square!
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What is a New Year's Resolution?
Something that goes in one Year and out the other!
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Why do you need a jeweler on New Year's Eve?
To ring in the new year!
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Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
2702 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
941-627-2222
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