Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce
(Est. 1925)
~ 95
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Year of Serving All Charlotte County
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Offices in Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda
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BUSINESS ONLINE
~~~ Monday, July 27, 2020 ~~~
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- Chamber Updates
- Sustaining Partners
- Chamber Member News
- Job Spot
- Resources
- Just For Fun
- Contact information
- Social Distancing and Safety Protocol Statement
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Would you like to see a quick sample of what the
new digital version
of the
2021 Community Guide and Business Directory
will look like?
Click on the magazine for a peek! The outdated content is blurred, but the ads are visible. In the actual 2021 edition, your ad will link directly to your website. TIME IS RUNNING OUT and Missing Out Would Be a Big Mistake! The deadline for 2021 inclusion is August 14th. Annual ads are as low as $264. For more information, click
HERE
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APPLY NOW
! The 2021 Leadership Charlotte application is now available by clicking the
link
, or by calling the chamber at 941-627-2222. The application deadline is
August 7th
. The Leadership Charlotte Class of 2021 wants YOU!
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It's time for your annual checkup!
Members,
click here
to find your listing on the chamber website and verify we have the current information for your business. What YOU see is what WE have. If changes need to be made, please log into your MIC Website and make the appropriate updates. If you need assistance, please contact Janet at our Port Charlotte office, 941-627-2222.
Please do this by August 14th to ensure your current information is included in the
2021 Community Guide and Membership Directory
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The dedicated Sustaining Partner businesses provide additional support to the annual chamber budget which, in turn, provides them with additional membership benefits. This allows us to continue with increased promotion, advocacy, involvement and leadership at the local, state and federal levels as we support our businesses and the community we serve.
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For your business to become a 2021 Sustaining Partner and enjoy special benefits, please contact Teri Ashley at 941-639-2222 or
tashley@charlottecountychamber.org
for information.
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Buffalo Graffix
can help you stay safe and healthy while advertising your business at the same time! We offer custom printed face masks that get noticed and protect us all. Any quantity and many imprint options are available. Contact us today at 941-625-2833 or
info@buffalograffix.com
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The
Charlotte County Republican Club
(CCRC) boasts the largest Republican membership in Charlotte County. Please join us at one of our monthly events: Dinner Meeting
on the 4
th
Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. at the Isles Yacht Club in PG, for Reservations call (757) 737-0160 or the Social Mixer on the 2
nd
Monday at 5:00 p.m., contact us for location details. Our contact information is: Charlotte County Republican Club, P.O. Box 512332, PG, FL 33951-2332, Janice Cousino, President,
860-306-7026,
Email:
Janice.cousino@gmail.com
, Website:
http://www.ccflrc.org/
, Face book: CharlotteCountyRepublicanClub or Twitter: ccrepublicanc.
Personal Banker Sylvia Amick, a familiar figure at
Charlotte State Bank & Trust
’s Punta Gorda office, is celebrating 15 years at the bank. Starting as a teller in 2005, she became a personal banker the following year. “Sylvia is an MVP at the Punta Gorda branch,” said Retail Banking Officer Alyson Burch, who manages the office. “She is committed to helping her customers obtain the banking products and services they need, and she does so with a wealth of knowledge, a winning smile, and a positive attitude.” Contact Amick at 941-205-2717 or
samick@csbtfl.com
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Complete Auto Repair
is closed for vacation this week, and will be reopen on August 3rd. We will monitor our voicemail so that we can schedule appointments for the week of August 3rd. We appreciate your business and hope to see you soon, stay healthy and safe!
Cooling Dynamics
offers new monthly service! We’re proud to be one of the few HVAC companies now offering monthly service to visit and change your air filters for you. No more climbing ladders to change your filters and no more forgetting to do it. Instead of spending $15+ a month on air filters … we will change your filters and service your A/C for $29! Start breathing the difference with cleaner/safer air, saving on your electric bill and prolonging the life of your A/C system. Click
here
for more information or call 941-416-5541.
Curry Moving & Storage, Inc.
remains open for business, but is closed to public access at this time. You may reach us by phone; 941-625-4191 or by email;
currymoving@gmail.com
. We have mini-warehouses for rent with the best price in town. In light of the challenge we are all facing, Curry Moving & Storage is taking several hygienic precautions to keep our customers and employees safe. We are currently offering all first responders one month free mini-warehouse space or lot space. Remember, He is the light in the darkness!
Dancing Moon Travel
: Join Pat & Kevin at Let's Talk Travel this Tuesday at 1 pm. This week they welcome Michelle Bartlett as they spotlight domestic travel with focus on charming New England and California's beautiful Sonoma Wine Country.
https://bit.ly/July28PatHand
Day's Complete Pool Care, Inc.
is a small local business striving to be reliable, honest, and dedicated. Communication is a top priority, and we are licensed, insured, and certified. As a company, we make it a point to keep up on all new changes in chemistry and industry developments. We definitely are a full service company. All you have to worry about is swimming, and we do the rest! We take pride in keeping your pool sparkling all year around. Contact us at 941-235-0375.
Al
l
Eye Centers of Florida
l
ocations, including the Port Charlotte office at 1940 Tamiami Trail #103 (in front of Lowe’s), are offering 30% off all additional pairs of eye wear with the purchase of one complete pair. Walk-ins and outside prescriptions welcome! Call 888.EYE.APPT (888-393-2778) for an appointment. To view all optical and Aesthetic Center specials, visit
https://www.ecof.com/resources/coupons/
.
At
Friendly Floors
, we want you to love your floors for a long time. That’s why our team listens carefully to your needs, and recommends the best options. Call us to learn more about the new “Waterproof Hardwood” floor. Yes, there is such a thing as waterproof hardwood now, and waterproof laminate too. We’ve watched videos of tractors driving over metal hardware, and these floors are unharmed, so they should be strong enough for your family! Come see all our waterproof hardwood options at our showroom at 3785 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte.
Attention gun owners: When you need to move, make sure the mover can move your gun safe. While gun safes typically weigh between 200-600 pounds, high-end units weigh between 1,000 to 1,600 pounds.
Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage
has the equipment to move any gun safe out of or into the second floor of your new home. When quality counts, call Gardiner & Sons at 941-423-5311.
Will you be closed on Labor Day? Did you tell Google? It is easy to overlook this detail when you are running everything. If you want your internet presence to be accurate and useful for customers, consider having it managed by
Guerzo Business Consulting.
If you have moved, changed advertising platforms, changed your phone number or website, there are remnants still on the internet that are hurting your search results. We will find and correct these errors. Email Patti Guerzo at
patti@guerzo.com
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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic,
Gulfcoast South AHEC
is now providing free Group Quit tobacco cessation programs
virtually
! Programs are led by Tobacco Cessation Specialists who are trained to provide evidence-based tobacco cessation education and resources. As part of Tobacco Free Florida, all Group Quit services, including nicotine replacement therapy, are FREE. Pre-registration is required. Call 866-534-7909 to register. You will be emailed a link to join by ZOOM conference via video or audio.
COVID-19 has served as a reminder that we never know what life may bring us and why we need to be prepared when the unexpected happens. If you have been thinking about an estate plan and would like to sit down for a complimentary consultation, please contact Mark Martella, Esq. with
ICARD MERRILL
. He will explain the BIG SIX documents everyone needs, five of which you may need to use while you are alive. Please call 941-206-3700 to schedule a confidential, complimentary consultation.
At
Independent Financial Coaching
, we specialize in finding ideas to improve your financial stability. Here’s an idea for you – make a budget for holiday gift-giving, and watch for sales that are going on now. Retailers have a lot of inventory to move, which means good consumer deals. There has never been a better time to plan to avoid the January credit card hangover. If you want to talk about options you may have hidden, call Sue Craig at 941-916-5324 to set up a Zoom meeting.
Isles Yacht Club
- Due to Covid-19 concerns, the main clubhouse and all in-person dining and events have been cancelled until further notice. Carryout food service remains available to members daily, Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Carryout orders must be placed by 5:00 p.m. The fuel dock, marina, Bridge Building, and all other outdoor activities remain available.
Maaco
, in Port Charlotte, is a full-service collision center and auto painting business. Our most economical complete paint job can cost as little as $499, excluding body work or any special preparation needed prior to paint. We offer free estimates and can perform repairs covered by any insurance company. The owners, Jim and Susan McCulla, will personally meet with you and prepare your estimate. We're located at 4356 Tamiami Trail and our phone number is (941) 391-6196. Come on in for your "Maaco-over" and love the car you drive again.
Did you know that
Murdock Stones Etc.
sells a large variety of mulch at everyday low prices? This week, we'll tell you that our Jolly Gardener brand red, black and brown mulches are all $2.75 a bag. ($3 to $3.66 at most other establishments)
590 Prineville St
. in Port Charlotte (by the Sun Flea Market).
7621 Sawyer Circle
(off Gasparilla Rd. …look for the World’s Largest Mailbox).
www.murdockstonesetc.com
. 941-629-6651.
When checking criminal records, employers should note the difference between "arrest" and "conviction." "Arrest" means someone was taken into police custody because there was "probable cause" the person committed a crime. "Conviction" means an arrest was followed by "factual adjudication of guilt" by a court. Federal regulations stipulate that employers should not use arrest information that did not result in a conviction as the sole basis on which to make a hiring decision. Contact Doris Hebert-Ferrigno at
NRG Background Checks
for info. Call: 941-488-8500; Toll-Free: 800-531-6522; Fax: 941-488-8505; Email:
nrginfo@atlantic.net
Pomegranate & Fig Gift Boutique
is excited to announce its new location at 208 Tamiami Trail #111 in Downtown Punta Gorda. You will find a beautiful and fun assortment of gift items for everyone on your list! Featuring home decor, women's fashion, children's clothing and gifts. During this time curbside pickup is available as well as FREE delivery within Charlotte County, and gifts are always wrapped! For more information please contact us at 941-205-2333 or email us at
pomegranateandfig@yahoo.com
. Please visit us Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. We look forward to seeing you!
Tammy Hayes, RE/MAX Palm Realty
is conducting a Crayons for Kids fundraiser for Charlotte County and North Port kids. It runs from July 31 to August 31. Drop off new boxes of crayons at RE/MAX Palm Realty, 1808 Tamiami Trail D2, Port Charlotte, FL between 9 am to 5 pm, M-F. For more information call Tammy at 941-276-6185.
The Computer People
- Offering "no contact" service for repairs brought to me. Typically, remote/phone/email support is $45 hr. During this pandemic, services are $30 hr. Repairs brought to me are also reduced from a flat fee of $85 to $65 during the “lock down.” With almost everyone working from home, and children schooling from home, protect your computers from hackers, scammers, and other vicious activity. Office hours: Monday -Friday, 9-5 p.m. Weekends are by appointment. 941-426-3888. Y'all stay safe, wash your hands, and don't touch your face! Look forward to talking to you.
When choosing the perfect mortgage plan, prioritizing needs and wants can lead in different directions. With 30 years in the business, Toby Lynn is a pro at helping your family, co-workers, or best buddy see advantages and disadvantages in options available. Specializing in happy, smooth, and on-time closings! Call today! Toby Lynn, Branch Manager,
The Mortgage Firm
, 941-356-6579 –
www.ThePerfectMortgageSolution.com
Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™
offer sales and installation of auto and marine accessories, mobile electronics, audio video equipment, security systems, window tinting, vehicle wraps, paint protection films, detailing services, nano ceramic coatings, maintenance and repair services, and more. Tint World® is also the leading provider of residential, commercial and marine computerized window tinting and security film services. The all-new Tint World® Port Charlotte store is located at 2000 Tamiami Trail #217-218, Port Charlotte, FL 33948-2182. For more information, call (941) 229-6055.
United Way of Charlotte County
is accepting applications for our highly esteemed 2020-2021 Campaign Cabinet. Be part of this elite group of passionate volunteers working hard to bring awareness to our mission of breaking the cycle of poverty. Many United Ways mobilize the power of their community through the Campaign Cabinet and we are proud to be part of this strategic movement. Deadline to apply is 7/31/20. To apply,
email
info@unitedwayccfl.org
by telling us about yourself and current involvement (if any) with UWCC or call 941-627-3539.
Dr. Neil B. Zusman would like to introduce Dr. Daniel Solano who will be joining
Zusman Eye Care Center
in August 2020! Dr. Solano is a South Florida native who received his Bachelor's degree in Biology and Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University. He completed his internship and Ophthalmology Residency at Doctors Hospital in Columbus Ohio. Dr. Solano has a special interest in minimally invasive cataract surgery, glaucoma and eyelid reconstruction. He is also fluent in Spanish. During his free time he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and four children.
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Career Source of Southwest Florida
online resources include available jobs
Your
"Help Wanted"
information could be here! Please submit 90 words or less to tashley@charlottecountychamber.org.
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Resources
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/disaste
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Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association-
https://frla.org/covid-19/
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Just for Fun
New business owner: So I decided to start a new business.
Friend: Oh yeah? What’s your business?
Owner: We design and sell water storage systems.
Friend: Oh cool, how’s it going?
Owner: Well.
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Do you have news or information about YOUR business? Send it to the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce and we'll share it with the entire membership. Email your submission to Teri Ashley at tashley@charlottecountychamber.org. Please send 90 words or fewer, in paragraph form, by noon on Friday.
Business Online
is emailed weekly on Mondays, or Tuesday following a holiday. This is a free membership benefit! ( We do reserve the right to publish and edit any submissions.)
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Teri Ashley, Executive Director
Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce
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2702 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
941-627-2222
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311 W Retta Esplanade
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
941-639-2222
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Social Distancing and Health Safety Protocol Statement:
The Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce requests that you kindly not attend events with a fever, any COVID-19 Symptoms, if anyone in your household has shown symptoms of COVID-19, or if you are included in a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defined high-risk category for COVID-19. Additionally, while we know that most are accustomed to handshakes, fist-bumps, and hugs, we ask that you refrain during this time and follow all recommended health safety protocols. Social distancing is required by anyone attending chamber events and it is recommended that face masks be worn to lessen the possible transmission of COVID-19 to others. By attending Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce events, all attendees acknowledge and assume the risk that COVID-19 is contagious and exposure may occur.
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