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 28, 2022 ~
We hope you, your family and your employees are safe
and well as we deal with the post hurricane recovery.
Visit our Website for the most recent updates.
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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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SBA Federal Disaster Loan Assistance Available to Businesses and Residents of FL affected by Hurricane Ian on September 28 - Availability and features of low-interest disaster assistance loans:These long-term, low interest rate loans help survivors rebuild, get back to business, and make property improvements that eliminate future damage.
SBA is a disaster survivor’s long-term federal recovery partner. The loans enable people to repair, rebuild or replace their damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. We can help with uninsured and underinsured losses, along with insurance deductibles, gap insurance, debris removal, fences, mitigation, storm shutters, house-raising, many things for which insurance does not normally provide protection.
There is no need to wait for settled insurance claims, potential FEMA grants or contractor estimates before applying. We encourage survivors to apply as soon as possible—and there is no obligation if they change their minds later. It’s important to know that low-interest federal disaster loans are for HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS, plus businesses of all sizes, non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, small aquaculture businesses, and small agricultural cooperatives impacted by the storms. All can apply for their uncompensated losses – i.e., their insurance wasn’t enough to complete their repairs, or they didn’t have insurance.
Attached, please find the SBA documents for this disaster (2022 11 3 -FOCE Press Release, FL 17644 Fact Sheet 2022_11_10, and 3-Step Process Trifold) that provides further details of the SBA loans available for those who experienced losses from Hurricane Ian.
Applicants may apply ONLINE, under SBA declaration # 17644, using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov/ela/s. Applicants may also apply IN PERSON at the following Disaster Recovery Centers: TRINGALI REC. CENTER: 3450 N Access Road, Englewood, FL 34224 Hours -8:00 am-7:00pm, Sun-Sat The November 28, 2022 Deadline is fast approaching.
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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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Business Card Exchange, Thursday, December 8 will be at the Peace River Botanical Gardens, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda. Please register for this event so that we may plan accordingly.
Networking at Noon on Wednesday, December 14 will be at Italia at River City Grill. Members, enjoy lunch and networking. Cost $15pp please register in the member portal. Food choices will be available soon.
Lunch & Learn, Tuesday, December 20, 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.
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~ Did you see these Chamber items too? ~ | |
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 | |
The Hottest Business Day in Paradise is 10 weeks away! | |
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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 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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We want to thank our Expo2023 Sponsors:
Print Sponsor: Buffalo Graffix
Newspaper Sponsor: The Daily Sun
Radio Sponsor: iHeart Media, Inc.
Silver Associate Sponsor: Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Silver Associate Sponsor: Life Care Center of Punta Gorda
Bronze Sponsor: Mosaic
After Hours Party Sponsor: Elite Inspections & Pest Solutions
Bag Sponsor: WhitCo Insurance-Alexia Martin Agency
Refreshment Station Sponsor: The Purple House Salon
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GulfShore Medical Services Foundation
122 Nesbit Street, Suite 112
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Rae Ann Antonucci
(941) 347-7707
Gsmsfoundation@gmail.com
https://restorationbar.com/gsms-foundation%2C-inc
BMR Roofing Services
2626 NE Highway 70, Suite 35 K
Arcadia, FL 34266
Mark Pickens, Briana Beauchamp
(239) 271-2171
mark.pickens@icloud.com
http://www.thebmrcomany.com
Marine Corps League Detachment 756 Charlotte County
MCL DET 756 C/O American Legion Post 110
3152 Harbor Blvd.
Port Charlotte, FL 33952-5129
Frank Menard
(603) 305-3340
frank.menard@gmail.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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Millennium Physician Group - Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, December 1 (event 5-7p.m.) Ribbon Cutting 5:30 p.m.
2343 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte
Meet & Greet Physicians & other community organizations.
Learn about Medicare options this Medicare Open Enrollment.
Refreshments. light hors d’oeuvres, & more
Please RSVP in the Member Portal.
Succentrix Business Advisors Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday December 6th event 5-6pm Ribbon Cutting 5:30pm
25080 Olympia Ave Suite 200 Punta Gorda
Wine, beer, soft drinks, light appetizers and branded cookies
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
DATE CHANGED 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
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Everyone is invited to attend Chamber ribbon cutting events. Come out and support your fellow members. | |
#MembershipAddsValue! #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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What is United At Work? This fund through United Way of Charlotte County offers financial assistance for individuals who are employed by a business that is based in Charlotte County or has sites in Charlotte County. What do I need to do? 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. For more information about United at Work, call our office at 941-627-3539.
Giving Tuesday-November 29, 2022 24-hour National Giving Event and Fundraiser for the Visual Arts Center. Punta Gorda, November 29, 2022 –The Visual Arts Center is excited to announce our participation in the 2022 “Giving Tuesday” the National 24-hour Giving Opportunity. Calendar of Events: “Giving Tuesday” starts at Midnight on November 29th and ends at midnight-24 hours to donate. Donate on our website, Facebook page or bring your donation to the Visual Arts Center front desk. Information about “Giving Tuesday”, how to help, and a Donate Button are available on our website, https://visualartcenter.org
Charlotte State Bank & Trust is collecting gifts for the Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation and the Salvation Army this holiday season. Locations accepting Guardian ad Litem donations until Dec. 7 include Murdock, 1100 Tamiami Trail; North Port, 4300 Aidan Lane; and Parkside, 3002 Tamiami Trail. Salvation Army donations accepted at Peachland, 24163 Peachland Blvd., and Punta Gorda, 2331 Tamiami Trail until Dec. 9. Branches are open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday.
Meet the Artists December 7th 5 PM- 8 PM. Get a chance to talk to our artists, there will be door prizes, raffle tickets and refreshments and our gift shop ready for Christmas.
40% off on sales November 21st through 26th and December 16th through the 24th.
Visit Vernon & Rebecca at Two Angels Soaps, Gallery & Gifts at 2686 Tamiami Trail #5A, Port Charlotte, FL 33952 or visit our website www.twoangelssoapsgalleryandgifts.com.
From United Way of Charlotte County: Let’s bring HOPE to Charlotte County for the holidays. We are hosting an old-fashioned block party – open to the public! It’s a time to gather, share stories and celebrate each other during this season. We’re expecting 200+ guests, entertainment and food for this all community event. Please invite your neighbors, colleagues and team to the KIA of Port Charlotte parking lot on December 13 from 3-6pm. Much like the true essence of a block party everyone brings something, would you like to contribute? If you would like to sponsor, volunteer, RSVP or provide an in-kind gift, please click here. This will certainly take a village to make sure it is a success, and we appreciate your help!
Due to Hurricane Ian and the mall not being fully opened we had to cancel our November date. We now have a new date of January 28, 2023! Reserve your spot now for the Suncoast Living Health & Wellness Expo at Port Charlotte town center from 10a - 4p. Get your business in front of many SW Florida full-time residents, visitors and snowbirds! We will have 2 different live radio broadcasts the day of, as well as newspaper, social media and more to advertise this event! 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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Jet Access offers: -50% discount on discovery flights for Chamber members and families, only $49 -Pay as you go for SPL, PPL, IR, SE and ME CPL, CFI, CFII, MEI -Collegiate Programs giving access to govt subsidized student loans for flight training -Accelerated or part time privately financed zero to hero programs -Internal flow through to CFI and career charter pilot positions -Brand new TAA aircraft with Garmin glass and auto pilot for only $139/hr and $179/hr which includes fuel. Contact Austin Pulliam at
(319) 670-8665
Pink Pantha LLC, a women's clothing store, opened in March. We specialize in juniors and misses clothing. We have shirts, jeans, pants, shirts, sweaters, shorts, tanks, and pajamas. We have plus sizes available. We carry brand name clothing such as Vervet, BIBI, Blue Turtle, Zenana, Anna-Kaci and Unishe. We even have a section of pre-loved clothing! Our prices are affordable, you may find us in the Port Charlotte Town Center Mall. We have dressing rooms so you can find the right fit for you. Our staff is ready to help, come on in! Online ordering is also available, http://www.pinkpathaclothingstore.myshopify.com
Are you familiar with the differences between criminal records accessed from privately compiled databases (often sold online as "instant criminal records") and original source criminal records obtained directly from county, state, or federal repositories? Privately databased records are subject to shortcomings, including currency, accuracy, thoroughness, misidentification, and Fair Credit Reporting Act compliance. However, if properly verified, they may be useful as a starting point, a quick check, or when cost is an issue. For FCRA-compliant employment and tenancy screening ... contact Doris Hebert-Ferrigno at NRG Background Checks. 941-488-8500; 800-531-6522; nrginfo@atlantic.net
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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. | |
~ New Kids on the Block ~ | |
Charlotte State Bank & Trust, Crews Bank & Trust and Englewood Bank & Trust, has announced Mark Uebelacker as a new Trust Officer at the Crews family of banks. “Mark’s education and experience makes him a valuable addition to our local trust team,” said Lory Weisensee. “He understands the importance of estate planning and plays a key role in helping our clients achieve their desired financial objectives for themselves and their heirs.” He may be reached at 941-624-1952, or via email at muebelacker@csbtfl.com. | |
“I never lose. Either I win or learn.” – Nelson Mandela | |
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, 2022 and October 15, 2022... Take a look! | |
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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What happened when the butcher backed into his meat grinder?
He got behind in his work.
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Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
2702 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
941-627-2222
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