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 29, 2021 ~
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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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~ Chamber Events and Updates ~ |
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Networking @ Noon: Join us for a nice lunch and member networking event at Harbor Social located at 212 W. Marion Ave. in Punta Gorda on Wednesday, December 8. Lunch starts at noon, please be a little early to check in. Kindly limit your participation to no more than 2 people per member as space is limited. Cost is $15pp. Remember to choose your meal when you register, click here to register.
The next Business Card Exchange is on Thursday, December 9 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Chapman Insurance Group, 2455 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. Please RSVP for this event in the MIC. If you like, please bring a small gift to promote your business.
43rd Annual Christmas Parade steps off in downtown Punta Gorda at Noon on Saturday, December 11 and will travel from the Charlotte Performing Arts Center staging area, up Taylor Rd. to disband at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center. The Judging area will be in front of Centennial Bank. Come out to watch this free family fun event, bring your blankets or lawn chairs and set them up along Taylor Rd.
Third Wednesday Coffee: Join the Charlotte County Chamber for our monthly morning coffee on Wednesday, December 15. Thanks to our Sponsor The Daily Sun for the coffee and breakfast goodies. Our Program will be the Christmas Parade Award Winners. Come at 7:45 a.m. to have a little time to have your coffee/goodie and do a little networking. The coffee begins at 8:00 a.m. Please RSVP for this event in the MIC.
The Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce is a collection site for the Marine Corps League Toys for Tot's! If you would like to donate a new, unwrapped toy for a child bring your gift to our office at 2702 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte. Donations will be accepted through December 10.
The next issue of the FIR$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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Lexington Manor, LLC
20480 Veterans Blvd.
Port Charlotte, FL 33954-2264
Noelle LaPonte
(941) 766-7991
http://www.lexingtonmanorportcharlotte.com
Family Spine & Pain Care Institute
1505 South Tamiami Trail,
Vince, FL 34285
J. Omar Henriquez
(941) 237-0050
http://fsapcare.com
Bluemar Fitness, LLC, DBA F45 Training Port Charlotte West
2150 Tamiami Trail, Suite 19 & 20
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Michael Bluemling, Kevin Martinuzzi
(561) 788-5260
IHOP Port Charlotte #36202
1789 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Bobbi Snyder
(941) 255-9228
http://www.ihop.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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~ 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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Lava Ice Shop
Ribbon Cutting, Thursday, December 2nd at 5:30 p.m.
2592 Tamiami Trail, Unit A
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
ROOF RX
Ribbon Cutting Tuesday, December 7 at 5:30 p.m.
1533 Rio Di Janeiro Ave.
Building 2, Suite 3
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
Lime Tequila
Ribbon Cutting, Wednesday, December 15 at 4:30 p.m.
1978 Kings Hwy. PC 33980
Celebrating their 1 year Anniversary.
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The Business Expo is 10 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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#OurFutureisNow!
#OneCommunity
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Charlotte Players- Giving Tuesday, November 30th. Everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts. Be a part of the global generosity movement and celebrate all acts of giving. For 24 hours from 12:00 am on November 30th thru 11:59pm you can support Charlotte Players by making a donation at https://www.facebook.com/CharlottePlayers. For more information, call Charlotte Players at 941-255-1022. Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Giving Tuesday was born and incubated at the 92nd Street Y and its Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact in New York City. Giving Tuesday is now an independent nonprofit and a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
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.
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 fishing regulations for fishing in fresh/salt waters of Southwest Florida. Rods, reels, lures, nets and other fishing equipment will be demonstrated during the class and there will be a number of useful handouts. The class is geared towards beginning anglers, but more experienced fishermen may pick up helpful tips as well. The instructor is long time local fishing guide Capt. Ralph Allen who might even reveal the locations of a few local hotspots! The course is open to 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 12, 2022. The cost for the class is $50 and advance registration is recommended by calling 941-637-1655.
It’s time to celebrate our Teachers! The Charlotte Local Foundation, Inc. along with Suncoast Credit Union, our sponsors, school staff, and community leaders will present the Golden Apple Teacher and Support Employee of the Year Awards on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 5:00 pm. The event will be held at Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda, FL. 33950 Virtual tickets are now on sale and sponsorships are needed. For more information please visit www.charlotteschoolfoundation.org or by calling 941-255-7500 ext. 1811 for more information.
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. We encourage guests to be creative with their formal wear. To purchase your tickets/ sponsorship opportunities visit www.care2022.givesmart.com 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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Employers conducting background checks must provide job applicants with a release and information on how to obtain a copy of any report resulting in denial of employment. When deciding not to hire based on a background check, the employer must provide a pre-adverse action disclosure, the applicable screening report, and a document entitled "A Summary of Rights Under The FCRA". And, when formally informing the applicant of that decision, the employer must provide an adverse action notice. Contact Doris Hebert-Ferrigno at NRG Background Checks for further info. 941-488-8500; 800-531-6522; nrginfo@atlantic.net
Help the Tidewell Foundation make holiday wishes come true for families and children who have lost a loved one! Here are some ways you can inspire moments of joy and excitement: ● Purchase a gift off our wish list for a child, teen, or adult enrolled in the Blue Butterfly program ● Sponsor a family or multiple families as a business or community partner ● Make a cash gift by donating at www.tidewellfoundation.org To provide gifts, or for more information, contact the Tidewell Foundation at (941) 321-9734 or Giving@TidewellFoundation.org.
Toby Lynn helps families buy, build, or refinance their home. Let’s get the ball rolling for a family member, co-worker, or your best buddy! Toby Lynn can help get them financing for Primary Residences, Secondary Homes, Investment Properties, or Construction Loans. Specializing in Happy, Smooth, and On-Time Closings! CALL TODAY! Toby Lynn, Branch Manager, The Mortgage Firm, 941-356-6579 – www.ThePerfectMortgageSolution.com
During this season of hope and renewal, Advocate Radiation Oncology wishes everyone good health and happiness throughout the holidays and into the new year. No one should make the cancer journey alone. The Advocate Radiation Oncology care team supports our cancer patients in Charlotte and Sarasota counties as they take these steps on their road to recovery. From our practice to your home, Happy Holidays! Advocate Radiation Oncology: 941-883-2199 or AdvocateRO.com.
Charlotte State Bank & Trust is once again working with the Florida Guardian ad Litem program and the Salvation Army to help brighten the holiday season for area children in need. All five bank offices are collecting new toys, clothing and other “wish list” items on behalf of the two prominent local charities, which will distribute the gifts in time for the holidays. “Last year, despite the challenges, our customers and employees came through in a big way,” said bank President Craig DeYoung. “I’m sure they will this year as well.”
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“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal—a commitment to excellence—that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” — Mario Andretti, American race car driver |
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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 October 16, 2021 and November 15, 2021... Take a look! |
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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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"Don't be afraid of the dog," said the lady to Little Johnny, who was delivering her groceries.
"You know the old proverb, 'A barking dog never bites?'"
"Yes," replied Little Johnny. "You know the proverb. I know the proverb. But does your dog know the proverb?"
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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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