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, September 19, 2022 ~
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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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And remember, each time you attend a chamber event, your business card goes into the drawing for a $2,000 Key West Flight donated by Air Trek Charter Jet Service. The drawing to be held at the Annual Meeting on September 30, 2022! The more events you attend, the more chances to WIN...Just look for the big gold bingo drum and add your business card!
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97thAnnual Meeting Luncheon on Friday, September 30
Join us for our 97th Annual Meeting Luncheon on Friday, September 30 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center. Enjoy a Barbeque Buffet. .We will have a western flair this year, so feel free to come dressed in your favorite cowboy/cowgirl garb. We will recognize and acknowledge our Business of the Year for our large, medium, small, and nonprofit categories. We will also present the prestigious Pacesetter Award.
Cost is $65pp Or purchase a table of 6 [for the price of 5]!
Please register in the Member Portal.
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Members, join us for the September 21, 2022 Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce Third Wednesday Coffee at the 24Twenty One Event Center from 7:45 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. Enjoy a coffee/beverage and breakfast goodie. Our Sponsor: 24Twenty One Event Center and our Program: Marcia Cullinan will speak about Vote Yes! for Success! Kindly register your attendance with the link at right so that we can properly plan this event.
September 22, 2022 Business Card Exchange at Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, 635 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. Members networking from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Remember to bring your business cards and if you like a small gift to promote your business. Please RSVP in the member portal.
While exchanging business cards, enjoy the artwork of Tina Weida - see more.
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~ Did you see these Chamber items too? ~ | |
Our next CCCYP event will benefit special needs children.
Friday October 14th 7-10pm
Icehouse Bar, 408 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda
Games, Darts, Appetizers & cash bar.
Raffles raising money for school supplies, and sensory supplies for special needs children.
Amazon link for items to be donated https://a.co/5Wk6QPy Amazon will be delivering donated items To The Chamber office.
We will have a donation box in our lobby for the items.
Contact Jami Joannes 941-627-2222 JJoannes@charlottecountychamber.org
Click here to register in the Member Portal.
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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.
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Showcase your business at the 12th Annual Business Expo | | |
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The 12th Annual Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce Business Expo date is February 2, 2023! Remember to save the date and set aside a little of your marketing budget ($395 for a booth space) for the Hottest Business Day in Paradise, Expo2023! | |
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Print Sponsor: Buffalo Graffix
Newspaper Sponsor: The Daily Sun
Radio Sponsor: iHeart Media, Inc.
Bag Sponsor: WhitCo Insurance-Alexia Martin Agency
Refreshment Station Sponsor: The Purple House Salon
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Crowned Free 2BFree Mobile Boutique
PO Box 614
Fort Ogden, FL 34267
Maureen Kratzer
(941) 879-9772
2BFree4evr@email.com
http://www.crownedfree.com/2BFree
D&D Custom Cabinets
213 Wood Street
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Greg Hurst, Jennifer Hurst
(941) 639-2242
sales@ddcabinets.com
http://www.ddcabinets.com
Armageddon Laser Tag
1700 Tamiami Trail, Unit C3
Port Charlotte, FL 33982
Eric Rudd
(941) 273-3143
info@armageddonlasertag.com
https://www.armageddonlasertag.com/home
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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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Brookdale Port Charlotte - Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, September 20 at 5:30 pm., 18440 Cochran Blvd., Port Charlotte
Open House from 5-7pm - appetizers, refreshments and tours of the property.
Please RSVP in the Member Portal.
Phoenix on Site Repair - Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, September 21 ( Immediately following our Third Wednesday Coffee)
about 9:00 a.m. at 24Twenty One Event Center )
Boxdrop Mattress Port Charlotte, LLC - Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 @ 5:30 p.m. Event is from 5:30-6:30pm
4265 Tamiami Trail Unit N Port Charlotte (Same shopping center as Rita’s Italian ice).
They will be offering snacks, sodas, wine, and do mattress specials and giveaways.
Please register for this event in the member portal.
Horsepower for Healing - Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. (Event is from 5-7p.m.)
6210 George Road, Punta Gorda.
Refreshments, snacks, tours with participation
in ground base work (obstacle course) with the horses.
Please RSVP for this event in the member portal.
Restoration Bar Open House & Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, October 6th at 5:30 p.m. (Event is from 5-7p.m.)
112 Nesbit Street #112, Punta Gorda.
Light Food & Refreshments, sample some products, chance to win Botox, Filler, IPL photofacial, Vitamin Shots & Diamond Glow Facial. Please RSVP to info@restorationbar.com or through the member portal.
Mathnasium Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, October 11th at 5:30 p.m. (Event is from 5-7p.m.)
1808 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte (Same mall as Panera)
Will have Food Trucks (Tacos & Drinks and Ice Cream)
Face Painting for the kids.
Please RSVP to portcharlotte@mathnasium.com by Oct. 5th.
or in the member portal.
The UPS Store 7614 Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting
· Thursday, October 13th Event 5-6p.m., Ribbon Cutting 5:30pm
· 19400 Cochran Blvd. Suite 150 Port Charlotte
Music, Food & Drinks
Kindly register in the member portal.
24 Twenty One 10 Year Anniversary Celebration & Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, October 25 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
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Everyone is invited to attend Chamber ribbon cutting events. Come out and support your fellow members. | |
#OurFutureisNow! #OneCommunity | |
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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SIP, STROLL and SAVOR as you admire the artwork of Tina Weida September 22nd from 5pm-7pm at Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes and Cremation Services 635 E Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. We are hosting a complimentary Wine and Cheese reception to showcase Tina’s creative journey. She studied photography in high school and in college; majored in advertising with a minor in fine arts photography. Tina has a large variety of subject matter ranging from nature to abstract. For more information please visit www.kays-ponger.com or like us on Facebook. Click for more.
Open House~ "FALL in Love With Parkside!" on Thursday, September 22nd from 3 to 7 pm. Hosted by: Parkside Assisted Living & Memory Care, 2595 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte. Take a tour of our beautiful community, contact: Laura Speer at 941-766-7444 to RSVP!
Advocate Radiation Oncology & the Port Charlotte Town Center Mall are proud sponsors of the Chocolate Festival September 24 from noon to 2PM at the Port Charlotte Town Center Mall, 1441 Tamiami Trail. $15 admission includes a to-go box to fill with tasty specialty creations donated by local businesses. Funds raised support families needing emotional & financial assistance while their child is undergoing cancer treatment. Prepay online https://e.givesmart.com/events/rYd/ or at the door with cash/credit card.
It is getting close to tee time! Our annual Golfers Who C.A.R.E. Golf Scramble will be September 24th at Riverwood Golf Club in Port Charlotte. If you have not registered your team yet or if you’re interested in being a sponsor for the event, please go to the link below and sign up, OR if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at 941-639-5499 or email us at golferswhocare@gmail.com. As always, all proceeds raised go directly to helping survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. https://events.golfstatus.com/.../registration-details
Come join us for a fun night of Music Bingo, Dinner, & Chance Raffle Baskets for a fundraising event to help our Valerie’s House-Charlotte County children & families. Our mission is to help children & families work through the loss of a loved one together & go on to live fulfilling lives. The fun event will be on Saturday, September 24th @ 6pm. Tickets are $25. Chance raffle basket tickets are 3 tickets for $10 or 7 tickets for $20. Purchase tickets @ Events — Valerie's House (valerieshouse.org)
Anniversary Sale on Saturday, September 24th at the Goodwill store in Port Charlotte at 2325 Tamiami Trial's location. 40% off Donated Goods. Did you know that 90cents of every dollar supports our Goodwill mission? Remember to visit our Halloween Boo-Teek!
Seminar: Florida Medicare Group, Wednesday, September 28th from 1 to 2 pm.
Hosted by: Parkside Assisted Living & Memory Care, 2595 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte. Learn about: Medicare 101 and Choosing the Best Plan for You. Light Refreshments. Contact: Laura Speer at 941-766-7444 to reserve your seat today!
Southwest Florida Honor Flight is hosting their Fall golf tournament on Saturday, Oct. 15th at Deep Creek Golf Club in Punta Gorda. Individual and team registration is open by emailing swflhonorflight@gmail.com. All proceeds will be used to transport our Veterans to Washington DC to be honored at their memorials on an upcoming Southwest Florida Honor Flight in 2023. Veteran and Guardian applications are always accepted and can be found at www.swflhonorflight.org.
The Center of Abuse & Rape Emergencies is co-hosting a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Training with the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence at ShorePoint Health Punta Gorda on October 17-21, 2002 from 8am-5pm. Training topics highlights include: Sexual Assault Response Team Roles, Medical & Forensic History, Head to Toe Assessment, Forensic Documentation, Trauma Identification and Evidence Collection. There is no cost to the participant. Please register at www.fcasv.org. Upon completion, the medical professional will have a clear understanding of the principles of care for those who experience sexual assault.
Charlotte Players- Blithe Spirit Oct. 7-16. This play concerns the socialite and novelist Charles Condomine, who invites the eccentric medium and clairvoyant, Madame Arcati, to his house to conduct a séance, hoping to gather material for his next book. Get ready for Halloween with the second play of the season! For tickets go to www.charlotteplayers.org or call 941-255-1022.
Individuals interested in starting a business but need some mentoring are invited to apply to the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute, scheduled for October 3 – November 10, 2022. The six-week comprehensive training course gives graduates a solid plan to guide their start-up. Classes are from 6p.m. to 9p.m. Monday and Thursday evenings at the Charlotte County Goodwill Community Resource Center, 24123 Peachland Blvd., Port Charlotte. To apply, visit www.goodwillswfl.org/microenterprise, or call (239) 995-2106 ext. 2215. The session is $80; Volunteer hours can be substituted for the fee if income requirements are met. Contact Annette Watkins at annettewatkins@goodwillswfl.org.
Save the date for the United Way of Charlotte County H.O.P.E. Block Party on Thursday October 20, 20022 from 3-6PM. Join our celebration to support local non-profit agencies at the Port Charlotte Town Center, parking lot. Admission to the BBQ and networking event is a gift to support local social service work. Needed items include: Target or Walmart gift cards, gas cards, blankets for seniors, diapers - any sizes or cash donations. RSVP: 941.627.3539 or click here.
Haunting on the Harbor is October 21-31, 2022 open 6:00pm-11:00pm each night at our new larger location, 3811 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 just south of Walgreens on US41 south-between Smart Stop storage and Bank OZK. Visit www.PuntaGordaHaunting.com to see all the details. Vendor forms here. Free gate admission, entertainment, costume contests, kid's fun zone, food trucks, vendors, full bar and cold beer. Contact jerry@smugglers.com at Laishley Crag House/Smugglers Event Management or call 941-637-5953 for more information.
Do you have a great idea for a service app or tech product but don’t know where to start to create, refine, find investors, and market it? If so, you are the perfect candidate for South West Florida's first tech startup weekend. This November 4-6th at Babcock Ranch, budding entrepreneurs will compete to see whose tech startup idea merits investment to get their product to the market. Babcock Ranch resident and entrepreneur/ business coach Priya Ahluwalia is organizing the event which has several goals, including solving local problems, creating new jobs and opportunities, and establishing Babcock Ranch as a destination for innovation. Of course, it also gives people an opportunity to present their ideas to mentors and potential investors and see their ideas spring to life. We are looking for potential sponsors for this event.https://babcockranchforbusiness.com/techxpedition
“On Saturday, November 5th, the Tidewell Foundation is holding the 2022 Tidewell Trot 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk at the Nathan Benderson Park. All proceeds benefit Tidewell Foundation in its grants to Tidewell Hospice for charity care, grief support services, specialized veterans care, music therapy, telehealth and more. The 5k run will begin at 8:00am, the 1-mile run/walk at 8:15am, and the brunch and vendor fair will begin at 9:00am. For more information, contact us at (941) 552-7651 or via email at rsvp@tidewellfoundation.org”
Join us at our new location at the Port Charlotte Town Center mall! Reserve your spot now for the Fall Suncoast Living Health & Wellness Expo at Port Charlotte town center on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 10a - 4p. Get your business in front of many SW Florida full-time residents, visitors and returning snowbirds! We will have 2 different live radio broadcasts covering the event, as well as more traffic at the mall starting holiday shopping season! Different booth levels available. Call or email for more information and an application - 941.204.2222 or info@onholdprod.com Brought to you by Lincoln Marketing Group and Port Charlotte Town Center Mall!
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Did you know that Murdock Stones Etc. offers self-serve prices for our aggregate products (rocks, dirt, sand, etc). Bring your own 5 gallon bucket, shovel yourself and save some $$$. Come see us at 590 Prineville St. in Port Charlotte (by the Sun Flea Market) or 7621 Sawyer Circle (off Gasparilla Rd. …look for the World’s Largest Mailbox) or 590 Prineville St. in Port Charlotte (by the Sun Flea Market). www.murdockstonesetc.com. 941-698-9769.
Our Autumn Collection is here, Al-Natural Soaps, Soy Candles, and Bath Bombs. Also, stop by and look at our local artist artworks. Stop by at 2686 Tamiami Trail #5A, Port Charlotte and do not forget to mention with the Chambers of Commerce to receive your discount.
Two Angels Soaps, Gallery & Gifts LLC, Inspired by Mother Nature twoangelssgg@gmail.com (941)883-2861 main
Do you use a professional third-party provider to supply employment background checks? If not ... if you do them yourself ... you may not have ready, convenient, economical access to the best, originally-sourced, FCRA-compliant, statewide criminal records in all states; nor to driving histories or workers comp records; nor to credit reports; nor to Federal criminal records. Plus ... you'd be missing out on the "third-party provider" liability protection guaranteed under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. For FCRA-compliant screening services ... contact Doris Hebert-Ferrigno at NRG Background Checks. 941-488-8500; 800-531-6522; nrginfo@atlantic.net
One of the biggest reasons we need your support is because of our after-school program, which allows students to participate in enriching activities without paying a fee. This includes things like art classes and music classes, helping our students to grow and learn while being young members of our community. With these funds, we are able to eliminate the “Pay to Participate” fee so that EVERY child has equal access to enriching after-school activities! Find out more about the Referendum at: www.voteyes4success.org/
Vote Yes for Success yard signs are available to pick up at the Chamber office.
Here is a cost-saving move from Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage – get your own boxes to pack what you can in advance. Moving companies who sell you even 1 carton must add sales tax to the entire bill. We include the boxes in our service at no charge when we pack and load your household into our trucks. But if you have the time, you can pack many things yourself. If you want to discuss what we’d recommend you pack yourself, call Kenny Gardiner at (941) 423-5311.
Complete Auto Repair wants you to know more about your catalytic converter. This expensive part gets hot enough to ignite dry grass on the side of the road. If that car had an oil leak, the bottom of the engine will be coated in oil, spreading the fire to consume the car. Now you know how those black scorch marks on the side of 75 are made! A plugged catalytic converter suffocates the engine. Get yours checked out before you end up stranded. Call Mary at (941) 623 – 2926 for an appointment.
September is Suicide Prevention Month at The Center for Abuse & Rape Emergencies of Charlotte County (C.A.R.E). Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among 15-24 year olds, and the second leading cause of death among 25-35 year olds in the state of Florida. Sexual assault hotlines, like the one at C.A.R.E. are avenues where discussions about suicide often occur. Helpline Advocates practice active listening skills and know how to understand auditory cues. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988. C.A.R.E.’s Helpline: 941-637-0404. The Crisis Text Line is 741741.
The Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic is offering the public FREE COVID-19 vaccines or boosters. In addition, get a FREE $50 Walmart Gift Card! Call to schedule an appointment: 941-276-4075 or 941-766-9570 Ext 130. This is made possible by Project HOPE and the FL Association of Free & Charitable Clinics. Keep you and your loved ones HEALTHY! More info at https://volunteercare.org/
Building a healthier workplace one employee at a time! 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.
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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. | |
“Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement” – Golda Meir | |
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 July 16, 2022 and August 15, 2022... Take a look! | |
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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.
NEW My Neighborhood, visit www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov and click My Neighborhood in the top menu. Type an address in the search field and scroll through the page to see property information and county and/or city services and public facilities in the property’s neighborhood.
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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My wife was complaining that I spend too much time on the computer, and not enough time with her.
I decided to fix that by having a "movie night" with her.
We watched Hackers, The Net, Anti-Trust, You've Got Mail and The Matrix.
She's still mad at me.
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Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
2702 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
941-627-2222
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