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, March 21, 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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~ Chamber Events and Updates ~ |
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Business Card Exchange, Thurs., March 24 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Dunkins Diamonds, 1441 Tamiami Trail Unit #575C (Port Charlotte Town Center Mall), Port Charlotte, FL 33948. Drawing for a piece of jewelry from Dunkins Diamonds at the event with your business card-must be present to win. If you like, bring a small gift/door prize to promote your business. Kindly register for this event in the MIC(Member Portal).
Networking at Noon, Wed. April 13, 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Buffalo Wings & Rings, 1020 El Jobean Rd., Port Charlotte. Cost is $15pp.
Third Wednesday Coffee on Wed., April 20 will be held at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. Our Coffee Sponsor will be Southwest Florida Insurance Associates, Inc. Our program speaker will be Pam Davis, Punta Gorda Chief of Police. The Chamber Coffee will be followed by a New Member Orientation at 9:00 a.m. for those who wish to attend. Kindly RSVP in the MIC (Member Portal).
Lunch & Learn on April 26, 2022 "Plan to Win, Prepare to Win, Expect to Win" presented by Frank Menard, Coach, Speaker and Trainer at The Menard Team. The focus of this facilitation is to help business owners and entrepreneurs to: Identify their Priority, Identify the 20% Activities that will accomplish their 80% Results. The lunch is sponsored by The Menard Team and will be held at the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, 2702 Tamiami Trial, Port Charlotte 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as seating is limited. RSVP in the MIC (Member Portal).
The next issue of the FIR$T THUR$DAY ADVERTI$ER will be sent out on April 7. (Digital flyers are due by April 5.) Members interested in taking advantage of this new digital monthly format will save the cost of printing a flier. ($100 for-profit and $50 non-profit each issue) . 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.
Members, the Charlotte County Chamber Newsletter Business Perspective is going DIGITAL Quarterly beginning in 2022 and 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.
The Leadership Charlotte Class of 2022 is raising funds for Mental Health Matters with a "Glow Gala" scheduled for June 4th. Funds raised will benefit four nonprofits. The Guardian Ad Litem Foundation's Alternative Therapy program for children in foster care. Purchasing items for The Family Services Center of Charlotte County to create a sensory room for all 14 nonprofits at the center to use. Purchasing items for Charlotte Behavioral Health Care to create a sensory room in the crisis stabilization unit. and to Purchase items for the Animal Welfare League to enhance their real-life room project, allowing dogs a break from stressful kennel life and space for staff and volunteers to enjoy the mental health benefits that come with comforting the dogs. Additionally the class plans to make a donation to the Leadership Charlotte Endowment fund and Junior Leadership Charlotte. Email them at leadershipcharlotte22@gmail.com for more information. Print the Glow Gala Sponsorship Flyer.
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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
Bag Sponsor: WhitCo Insurance-Alexia Martin Agency
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Restoring Oaks, Inc.
3280 Tamiami Trail Unit 55A, # 255
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Thomas Nttesheim, Elisa Niles-Thorne
(941) 889-8555
https://restoringoaks.org
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Serenity Vape
3860-B Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Jonathan Sullivan
(941) 235-8989
http://www.myserenityvape.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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Essences Nail Spa
Ribbon Cutting on Wed., March 23 at 10:00 a.m.
19451 Cochran Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Celebrating their Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting.
* 20% off March 23 Any Service – Next Visit 10% off any service
* No Appointments on March 23rd – Walk Ins Only
* One Free adult beverage or Soft Drinks March 23rd
* March 24 – 31 10% off any service
* #EssenceNailsandSpaHALLC
GrandCare Assisted Living
New Ownership/Ribbon Cutting
315 Addison Dr., Port Charlotte 33980
March 30th 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
Appetizers, Drinks & Tours of the facility
Waggles Grand Opening
Ribbon Cutting, Thurs., March 31 at 5:30 p.m.
"Port Charlotte's Neighborhood Puppy Store"
2686 Tamiami Trail, Unit 3A , Port Charlotte
Bliss Nail Bar Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
Tuesday April 5th at 5:30 p.m.
24430 Sandhill Blvd. Ste 304-305, Punta Gorda
Eggstra Special Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, April 7 at 5:30 p.m.
125 Colonial St. SE, Port Charlotte
Nibbles and Drinks provided
Seeport Optometry Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday April 13th at 5:30 p.m. Ribbon Cutting
4381 Aidan Lane, North Port FL. 34287
Doma Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, April 14th at 5:30 p.m.
110 Sullivan St.,, #112, Punta Gorda
Monarch Direct 40th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon Cutting - April 20 at 5:30 p.m.
1264 Market Cir., Unit 6. Port Charlotte FL 33953
Anniversary Party is from 4-7pm
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Everyone is invited to attend Chamber ribbon cutting events. Come out and support your fellow members. |
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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- Curtain Up! March 11-27, 2022. Curtain Up is the hilarious story of five women who inherit equal shares in a dilapidated theatre and plan to bring it back to life again. A fast paced and very funny comedy with five great roles for women. Located at The Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle in Port Charlotte. For more information go to www.charlotteplayers.org or call 941-255-1022.
Parkinson's Expo on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at NeruoChallenge.org is a free in-person and virtual event. There will be a number of presenters and breakout sessions. Register today at www.NeuroChallenge.org or call 941-926-6413 x 300 for more information about the programs and services they offer.
Charlotte Players- The Oak Ridge Boys are coming to The Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center on March 28th! Since their debut, the band have released thirty-three albums to date, and have become one of the truly legendary acts of southern gospel music. The band is on tour celebrating their 40th anniversary of their hit song Elvira. There are two sections of seating left: $45 and $59. For more information go to www.charlotteplayers.org or call 941-255-1022.
Please join us Wednesday, March 30th at 5:30pm at the Twisted Fork on El Jobean Road in Port Charlotte where Bert King and Bert Parsley invite you to a reception in support of Commissioner Stephen R. Deutsch's Reelection Campaign. Great food, live entertainment, and good company! $50.00 Donation appreciated (Checks made payable to Stephen R. Deutsch Campaign PO Box 380184 Murdock, FL 33930-0184) RSVP: (941) 235-8322 TeamDeutsch@StephenRDeutsch.com “The display or dissemination of this advertising document is a membership service and is not an endorsement from or by the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.”
The United Way of Charlotte County campaign ends on March 31. We are at 87% of our campaign goal for 2022. Your support for our mission to break the cycle of poverty means everything. Thank you to those of you who have already given. If you haven't contributed, we are hopeful we will surpass this amount with your contribution. It is not too late. Through the power of philanthropy, we unite our community to transform local lives. Our appeal to you is simple and straightforward; please make an investment right here in our community! Simply purchase your chances to win the Ultimate Travel Package, go to www.UCareToWin.com and let's get it done by 3/31!
The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau is accepting nominations for the Annual Tourism Awards, presented in partnership with the Charlotte chapter of the FRLA. These awards recognize stand out employees from local Restaurants, Hotel/Motel/Resorts, Vacation Rentals, and Attractions. The online nomination form can be accessed here. The nominations are due by April 11, 2022. The awards presentation will take place at the Annual Tourism Celebration lunch on May 5th.
Valerie’s House is participating in “Pizza for a Cause” on Tuesday, April 12th (11am-10pm) at Bocca Lupo. Proceeds from all 3 locations (dine-in or take-out) will go to Valerie’s House. Port Charlotte: 1900 Tamiami Trail, 33948 North Port: 4301 Aidan Lane, 34297 West Villages (Venice): 12105 Mercado Drive, 34293 If you have questions about this event Contact Christine Carey (239-841-0382 or christine@valerieshouse.org). www.valerieshouse.org
Please help your Charlotte County Public Schools spread the word that Kindergarten registration begins this month. You may register online by following this link, Kindergarten Registration or you may visit your school April 19-25. By making certain that every student who is 5 on or before September 1st is registered, you help us to hire the appropriate number of Kindergarten teachers.
On April 20th, 2022 MonarchDIRECT celebrates 40 years of being in business. Throughout the years, Monarch has expanded its portfolio beyond printing to signs, promotional items and most recently, a commercial sign and digital marketing division. Our clients are always our number one priority as we take great pride in making sure that each one of our clients receive a VIP experience from the moment we ask, “How can I make your day outstanding?”
MonarchDIRECT has been the product and marketing leader in Southwest Florida for almost 40 years. With that being said, we invite you to join us in celebration of this monumental anniversary event! Please keep an eye out for more details in the coming weeks.
Complete Auto Repair is co-hosting an event on April 20th for teens at the Charlotte County Library, called Drive Smart Auto Maintenance Workshop for Teens. We’ll cover the basics and teach the “why” behind maintenance that will keep their repair costs down for a lifetime. To register them, go to Charlotte County Library Facebook Page. If you have an organization who would like to host this class, call Ron Morgan at (941) 623 – 2926 to discuss.
Susan Craig a financial coach from Independent Financial Coaching will be presenting her "Financial Literacy Class" at the Port Charlotte and Englewood Libraries on April 29th as part of their “Family Financials Program". She will be sharing the basics of budgeting, savings, and retirement. This information is useful to people of any age group and individuals wanting to think strategically and simply about their money. The program is at Port Charlotte Library at 11 AM and the Englewood Library at 4 PM. Come join us for this Free Event. https://www.yourifc.com/post/family-financials-program-presents-financial-literacy
Cancer treatment is a journey no one should make alone. Advocate Radiation Oncology care team guides patients every step of the way. This year, Popping the Cork on Cancer is raising money for Children’s Cancer Center. This benefit on May 12 from 6-8PM is organized by Ken Johnson and Carol King-Murphy, from Advocate Radiation Oncology, cancer survivors themselves, with the support of Noelle LaPonte and Lexington Manor. Please help us help them, they didn’t choose to have cancer, we can choose to be their Champions and provide our support for this worthwhile cause. For Tickets & Info call Ken 941-380-5650
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The Punta Gorda Rotary Club has joined forces with the Czestochowa Rotary Club in Czestochowa, Poland, to provide relief for Ukrainian refugees and medical facilities within Ukraine. So far they collected over $3,000, which was wired to the Czestochowa Rotary Club on 11 March. You can contribute online at https://punta-gorda-rotary-club.square.site, or mail a check payable to the Punta Gorda Rotary Foundation, and send it to PG Rotary Foundation Ukrainian Relief, PO Box 511132, Punta Gorda FL 33051-1132. The Czestochowa Rotary Club’s website https://rotaryczestochowa.org/pomoc-dla-ukrainy/. The Punta Gorda Rotary Club website will also post updates at https://puntagordarotary.org.
Waggles, Port Charlotte’s neighborhood puppy store is finally open! We are excited to share our passion for pets with the community. If you or someone you know is looking for a puppy or you just want to come in and play, we welcome you to stop by and meet us and our beautiful fur babies. We are open Tuesday-Sunday 11-7PM and Monday 11-5PM. We welcome the opportunity to show you how we provide quality, happy, healthy puppies. Join us for our ribbon cutting on March 31st, 2022 at 2686 Tamiami Trail, Unit 3A, in Port Charlotte!
Are you planning to build a new home? Think about using Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage to make this easier. First, they can pack and store the items that will be in your new home, and then place them in your desired location at the new house. This strategic use of moving experts can allow you to focus on the materials and finishes that become your new home. Call Kenny, owner of Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage, at (941) 423- 5311 to discuss your new home project.
Medical Acupuncture can help to relieve stress, PTSD, Back pain and more. Please call Acu-Heal Medical Acupuncture for an appointment 941-629-2355
Caring for a loved one? Finally, take the "daycation" you both deserve! Enter to Win free care for an entire year right here at ActivAge at Chelsea Place Enjoy peace of mind while your loved one is having the time of their life! Our Daycation Giveaway is open now to May 31st, 2022. If you are caring for a loved one, don't miss this opportunity to win an entire year of care, FREE at our Port Charlotte location. Visit https://www.activagecare.com/free to enter! Winner will be chosen/announced in June 2022.
Toby Lynn helps families buy, build, and refinance their home. Conventional, FHA/VA, Primary Residence, Second Homes, Investment Properties, or Construction Loans. Toby Lynn works to get the financing your best buddy needs. Pre-Qualification is FREE! Specializing in Happy, Smooth, and On-Time Closings! CALL TODAY! Toby Lynn, Branch Manager, The Mortgage Firm, 941-356-6579 – www.ThePerfectMortgageSolution.com
The Florida legislature has passed "Miya's Law" (SB898) which currently awaits Gov. DeSantis' signature. It mandates that landlords and property managers complete background checks for all prospective employees to include a nationwide screening of criminal history records and sexual offender/predator registries. Employment is precluded for those convicted of a violent act or disregard for the safety of others. For FCRA-compliant employment and tenancy background screening, contact Doris Hebert-Ferrigno at NRG Background Checks. 941-488-8500; 800-531-6522; nrginfo@atlantic.net Our 28th year serving Florida employers, landlords and property managers, and governmental entities.
Hooray, let’s welcome spring! Spring into action and make sure to reserve your seats on the Charlotte Harbor Water Shuttle to the Riviera Bar & Grill. When you call Capt. Phil to book your seats, he in turn calls the Riviera to book reservations for you. So why wait in line when you can be dropped off right at their dock and have a table waiting for you. Enjoy a relaxing cruise thru the beautiful Punta Gorda Isles. Call today 941-219-9217 and bring a small cooler if you’d like.
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.
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If the plan doesn’t work, change the plan but never the goal. |
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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 January 16, 2022 and February 15, 2022... Take a look! |
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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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I have a new job, telling people about the benefits of dried grapes...
I am raisin awareness!
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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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