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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~ 98th Year Serving Charlotte County ~
Punta Gorda ~ Port Charlotte ~ Englewood ~ Charlotte Harbor ~ Murdock
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BUSINESS ONLINE
~ Monday, March 4, 2024 ~
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2023-2024 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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Charter Sustaining Partner (no years missed)
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Wednesday, March 13 Networking at Noon at DoughBar Restaurant & Pizzeria (on their covered outdoor patio) 520 King St., Punta Gorda. Please arrive by 11:45 a.m so that we may start promptly at Noon. Kindly RSVP in the member portal. Cost is $20pp.
Third Wednesday Coffee – Wednesday, March 20 – **** LOCATION CHANGE **** - Realtor Association Building – 3320 Loveland Blvd, Port Charlotte - 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Coffee Sponsor- Suncoast One Title & Closings – Program – State of the County Address – Presented by Hector Flores, Charlotte County Administrator and Dave Gammon, Charlotte County Economic Development Director – You don’t want to miss this very informative presentation of what’s happening and developing in our community - Registration is requested Kindly RSVP for planning purposes.
Thursday, March 21st - Social Club Event, Coffee & Chat at the Association of Realtor Building, 3320 Loveland Blvd., Port Charlotte. Program: Frank Menard "Mastering the Art of Networking." Starts at 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. No cost to attend but RSVP is requested for planning purposes.
Members Networking on Thursday, March 28th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. the Business Card Exchange is hosted by the Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. Food, beer, wine, soda & water will be service. They will have an ice breaker game. Promote your business by bringing a small gift. Please RSVP for Planning Purposes.
Professional Clothing Drive - Donate now February - April. Do you have any professional clothing items you no longer wear? We'll Take them. All clothing will go to stock the interview closet at Charlotte Technical College. Your donations will help students, who don't have appropriate attire, look the part and feel confident going on interviews for internships and employment. Drop off Locations: Charlotte County Chamber, 2702 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte or Charlotte Technical College, 18150 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte.
13th Annual Integrity Golf Classic benefiting Junior Leadership Charlotte a program of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce. Date/Time: Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Check In at 7:00am. Place: St. Andrews South Golf Club. Includes: One round of golf with cart, breakfast, buffet lunch, 2 beverage tickets, raffle entry & cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Individual Golfer $75. - Foursome $300. - Sponsorships available. RSVP required - please do so in the Portal.
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Leadership Charlotte Alumni Reunion
Calling all Leadership Charlotte Alumni (and a guest) are Invited to our 1st Annual LC Alumni Reunion Event!
Join us on March 21st from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at TT's Tiki Bar for Fun, Networking and Comradery. Heavy appetizers and Cash Bar will be available.
We are asking our alumni to bring 2 canned goods for donation. There will be bragging rights for the color with the highest stack of cans.
Yell your color from the rooftops by becoming a sponsor. We are looking for 6 $500.00 Sponsors…we will recognize your business, logo, color and year graduated.
GO RED - GO GREEN - GO YELLOW - GO BLUE.
Register through the Member Portal or email your RSVP to Ruth Uzonyi ruzonyi@charlottecountychamber.org
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Leadership Charlotte 2024
Register Now for our Color Hop 5K and Bunny Trail Egg Walk on Saturday, March 30th at South County Regional Park.
5K Color Run/Walk starts at 8am - $35 for ages 13 and older or $20 for ages 12 and under. Bunny Trail Egg Walk, ages 10 and under, starts at 9am. Cost if $15.
This race is put on by Leadership Charlotte - Class of 2024. All proceeds will go toward their projects to support C.A.R.E. and the Loveland Center.
Sign Up Today
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~ Member Marketing Opportunities ~ | |
NEW Promote your business or event on our digital sign at US41.
$95per ad per week.
Rotation of 12 Ads per day per week.
15 Second View Time per ad.
Nonprofits get BOGO ads.
24 Hours 7 Days a Week.
Static Ads Only.
2 Weeks Advance Notice.
Reserve Your Spot Today contact Jami at JJoannes@CharlotteCountyChamber.org
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Post News Releases, Jobs, Hot Deals, Member-to-Member Deals, all Free!
Do it yourself in the Member Portal.
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Did you know you may set up automatic payments! Never forget another membership payment! Save on stamps, checks and time. To do so, login to the Member Portal. In the shortcut menu, choose Company Information, at the bottom of the list choose Billing, choose Payment Profiles and enter your credit card. Then from that same Billing area choose Autopay & Billing to select your payment profile. That's it! | |
14th Annual Business Expo | |
Expo2025 will be on February 13, 2025
Remember to add the Expo to your marketing plan/budget. More information will follow.
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Thank You Expo2025 Sponsors! | |
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Print Sponsor: Buffalo Graffix
Newspaper Sponsor: The Daily Sun
Radio Sponsor: iHeart Media, Inc.
Platinum Title Sponsor:
Silver Sponsor:
Silver Sponsor:
Bronze Sponsor: MD Pressure Cleaning and Softwash
Main Stage Sponsor: CarmichaelTravel.Com
Breakfast Sponsor:
Speed Networking Sponsor:
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
Event Map Sponsor:
Passport Sponsor:
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AFC Urgent Care
19580 Cochran Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Erin Sheerin
(727) 474-3720
erind@psqmc.com
https://www.afcurgentcare.com/
Jon Gesicki, DDS
2705 Tamiami Trail, Suite 112
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Kristen Gesicki
(941) 637-6003
info@puntagordadentistry.com
http://PuntaGordaDentistry.com
CEO Merchant Services and ATM's
Call or email for information
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Charlie Oross
(973) 362-5951
ocorp.fulfillment@gmail.com
http://ocorp-fulfillment-services.com
Jani-King Fort Myers
13723 Jetport Commerce Pkwy, Suite 15 & 16
Fort Myers, FL 33913
Logan Hakes
(239) 728-5468
lhakes@janikingfortmyers.com
https://www.janiking.com/commercial-cleaning/ft-myers/
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~ Join us for a Ribbon Cutting ~ | |
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Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 p.m.
Valerie's House of Punta Gorda
233 East McKenzie St., Punta Gorda
Kindly RSVP for planning purposes.
Thursday, March 14, 2024 Dual Ribbon Cutting with the Englewood Chamber
at 5:00 p.m. by the pool (event is from 4:30-6:00 p.m.)
Gasparilla Boat Tours Grand Opening
at Cape Haze Marina, 6950 Placida Rd., Englewood, FL 34224
Light appetizers & refreshments.
Friday, March 15, 2024, 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Tri-Chamber Ribbon Cutting
Crews Bank & Trust (RC=8:30 a.m.)
1100 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Continental breakfast and refreshments will be provided – Giveaways -This will be a Tri-Chamber Ribbon Cutting with Charlotte County, North Port, and Punta Gorda Chambers Kindly RSVP for planning purposes.
Tuesday, March 19 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. (RC=5:30) Dual Ribbon Cutting
Metropolitan Solutions
16830 Canopy Garden Dr., Port Charlotte
Finger foods & Refreshments
Please RSVP in the member portal
Wednesday, April 10, from 5;00 to 6:30 p.m. (RC=5:30)
Cruzin' Dental
220 Kings Hwy., Suite 3-1, Port Charlotte
Hawaiian Theme-prize for best Hawaiian attire, Hawaiian Chicken & Rice & Chicken strips, Refreshments, Raffle
Please RSVP in the member portal for planning purposes.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Ribbon Cutting & Grand Reopening 5:00-6:00 p.m. (RC=5:30p.m.)
Waggles Puppies
2686 Tamiami Trail, Unit 3A, Port Charlotte
Refreshments & Snacks
Please RSVP in the member portal.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Ribbon Cutting (at about 9:00 am at our Third Wednesday Coffee) for Insurance Professionals
at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
75 Taylor St., 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, atmosphere! Networking opportunity. | |
#ConnectingBusinessesTogether | |
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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Charlotte Players- March 5th, Let's Hang On! Frankie Valli Tribute Show. This group of 10 seasoned entertainers is preserving the music and style of the iconic group Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Respectfully paying tribute to all the classic “Seasons” details, Let’s Hang On! Located at The Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, 75 Taylor Street in Punta Gorda. For tickets and more information go to www.charlotteplayers.org or call 941-255-1022.
Peace River K9 Search & Rescue's first “Poker Walk” event-friendly competition, food, vendors and prizes! March 16th from 10am-4pm at Bert’s Harley Davidson Poker Walk (11am - 1pm) pick up cards throughout Bert’s Harley and Twisted Fork-best hand wins! It’s $25 to play with a “twist” - you’ll can trade out a card too! 10am to 4pm, 50/50 raffle and silent auction. Meet PRSAR members and SAR K9s. PRSAR is a 501(c)(3) assisting local, state, military, private agencies and families in the recovery of lost, missing or abducted persons. We are seeking donations of silent auction items, contact Raine Ray raine@raineray.com 847-815-5010.
Byrd Haus Market is holding our first Painting event with Betty & Laura of Paint & Pallette! We will provide complimentary refreshments & wine. The drawing is on the canvas, so beginners can soar! Event is Wednesday, March 20 from 2-4:30pm, cost $35pp. Call (941) 301-8644 to pay & reserve your space. Byrd Hause Market, 13425 Muriel Ave, Port Charlotte. Deadline to sign up is March 18th. View the flyer to see the painting we plan for the event.
Interested in adopting or fostering a pet? Lake Michigan Credit Union is hosting a pet adoption event on Friday, March 22 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Stop in at Lake Michigan Credit Union, 2120 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte to learn more.
Gator Wilderness Camp School will be hosting a 5k / 10k / 15k trail run through our beautiful 250 acre property which includes the boys campsites and our 12 acre lake. The run is Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 8 AM at Gator Wilderness Camp. We will also be hosting a kids fun dash for ages 2-12 at 9:00am. There is also a hot breakfast, fresh fruit, and delicious baked goods provided by Gator Wilderness Camp School and Detwiler's Farm Market to all registered participants. Contact Melissa Bergey 941-639-7722 or Register Online at: http://runsignup.com/Race/FL/PuntaGorda/GatorWildernessCampTrailRun
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Business owners who become clients of the Small Business Development Center have access to our whole team of consultants and specialists. One application keeps that business in the system, so they can reengage as needs change. Now that it is tax time, many clients are calling for consultations, to make 2024 a great year on the books. For lifetime access to no-cost business consulting, simply click this link: https://floridasbdc.org/request-for-consulting/
Small changes can bring big results for your employees! Starting January 1, 2024, Gulfcoast South AHEC will begin offering $25 gift cards* to Group Quit participants who attend in-person or virtual sessions. FREE tobacco cessation counseling and FREE Nicotine Replacement in the form of patches, gum and/or lozenges are also available 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. *while supplies last
BubbleUp Exterior Cleaning: Hello, do you have a dingy property? Mildew, Mold, Rust, Algae a problem? We can help! BubbleUp Exterior Cleaning is a Veteran Owned Pressure washing/ House washing company with services in Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, North Port and Venice areas. We are offering: 50% off driveway cleaning with the purchase of a regular exterior cleaning service. We wash the house, roof, driveway, walkways, lanai, rust removal, gutter cleanouts and more. We clean residential/commercial properties. BubbleUpcleans.pro~ Call or text: Mac at 941-587-0654 for a free estimate!
Registration for Charlotte County Recreation traditional summer camp will open at 8 a.m., Monday, March 4, 2024. Summer camp registration includes lunch, weekly field trips, swimming, guest speakers and various activities. *Discovery Camp (Grades K-2) — $100 weekly *Explorer Camp (Grades 3-5) —$100 weekly *Adventure Camp (Grades 6-8) — $105 weekly. There are three ways to register for camp. Call the camp hotline at 941-681-3798. Phone registration will be available from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., March 4-8. After March 8, call your local recreation center for registration.
Register online at www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/Camp
Would you like rescreening/screen repairs on your pool cage or lanai? Call CV Screening: a family-owned screen repair company in Port Charlotte, Florida. Whether just one panel or an entire screen enclosure, we're the company to do it! We can also paint your enclosure, add pet doors, replace your door hardware, and more. Every panel is guaranteed. Call (941) 539-6868 or visit www.cvscreeningllc.com for a FREE ESTIMATE!
What do your car’s dashboard lights mean? When you have persistent lights that stay on, they are trying to tell you that an action needs to be taken. Sometimes, they can be easy to ignore when nothing bad happens. Complete Auto Repair can help you decipher dashboard lights and let you know the action needed or if it can be ignored without negative consequences. If you need a vehicle light checked out, call Mary at 941-623-2926.
How different could your move be if you simply organize the move and point out to the crew where you want things placed in your new home. Simple could be your experience, with Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage. Their full-service packing and unpacking is ideal for anyone with mobility challenges. Forget about the physically draining and dangerous work that comes with moving heavy things, Call Kenny at (941) 423-5311 for an estimate.
Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist, have scheduled free estate-planning seminars in several Crews Bank & Trust locations in March. Registration is available at any Crews Bank & Trust branch office, online at www.crews.bank, via email at trust@crews.bank or by calling Trust Operations Associate Linda Ferrara at 941-624-1943. The topics Wills & Trusts: Creation and Funding; Selecting a Successor Trustee to Minimize Stress on Family; Out-of-State Wills & Trusts and the Benefits of Florida Residency
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~ New Kids on the Block ~ | |
Korman Relief & Wellness Center is excited to announce that we have a new massage therapist joining our team in March!! Ron Andersen, LMT, has been a licensed massage therapist since 2009, and a member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals Ron will be available for massage appointments beginning Tuesday, March 5th. He will be in-office during normal working hours on Tuesdays, Fridays, and the one Saturday per month that we are open. Call now to book an appointment with Ron, 941-629-6700. | |
The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” — John Maxwell | |
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After waiting more than an hour and a half for her date, Sarah decided she had been stood up.
Exasperated, she changed from her dinner dress into pajamas and slippers, fixed some popcorn and hot chocolate, and resigned herself to an evening of TV.
No sooner had she flopped down in front of the TV when the doorbell rang. Her dad went to the door, and there stood her date.
He took one look at Sarah on the couch and gasped, "I'm two hours late and she's still not ready?"
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Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
2702 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
941-627-2222
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