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, February 20, 2023 ~
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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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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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MEMBER EVENT - Business Card Exchange on Thursday, February 23rd, is sponsored by Armstrong Interiors at their office in Punta Gorda. The BCX will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Remember to bring your business cards, and if you like a small gift to promote your business. Please RSVP for this event so that we know how many members to plan for.
MEMBER EVENT - Wednesday, March 8th-Networking at Noon is at Finnegan's Grille & Pub. Cost $20pp. Choose your meal when you Sign up in the member portal.
MEMBER EVENT - March 15, 2023 Third Wednesday Coffee will be at the 24Twenty One Event Center in Port Charlotte from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.. Thank Our Sponsor: Mark Martella, Martella Law Firm, PLLC for the Coffee and Breakfast Goodies. Our Program Speaker: Patti Allen, Executive VP of Community and Government Affairs, Fishermen's Village Development Plans. Please register in the Member Portal.
Tuesday, March 21 Lunch and Learn. Topic: Being prepared to Protect your family and BUSINESS when Life Happens. Presenter: Mark Martella, Martella Law Firm PLLC. Cost is $10pp. Choose either an Italian or Turkey/Cheddar sandwich when you register in the member portal.
The Leadership Charlotte class of 2023, has kicked off their fundraising with a Booze Yeti. It is a Tundra 65 yeti filled with top shelf alcohol. The class is raising monies to give a helping hand to local charities that were damaged in Hurricane Ian. These nonprofits help our community exponentially. The tickets for a chance at winning the Booze Yeti is 1 for $20 or 6 for $100. Anyone 21 years or older can purchase these tickets from any Leadership Charlotte ’23 Classmate or at the Charlotte County Chamber office.
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~ Golf anyone? 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. | | | |
13th Annual Business Expo | | |
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Interested in Expo2024?
We'll have the event on our calendar soon! It will take place on Thursday, February 8, 2024.
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We want to thank our Expo2023 Sponsors: | |
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Print Sponsor: Buffalo Graffix
Newspaper Sponsor: The Daily Sun
Radio Sponsor: iHeart Media, Inc.
Platinum Title Sponsor: Chapman Insurance Group
Platinum Title Sponsor: Adjuster Groups LLC
Gold Presenting Sponsor: Quigley Eye Specialists
Gold Presenting Sponsor: Lockett-N-Homes Realty Co.
Silver Sponsor: Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Silver Sponsor: Southwest Florida Insurance Associates, Inc.
Silver Sponsor: Life Care Center of Punta Gorda
Silver Sponsor: BMR Company Roofing Services
Bronze Sponsor: Mosaic
Bronze Sponsor: Succentrix Business Advisors
Bronze Sponsor: ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda
Bronze Sponsor: J & J One Stop Gun Shop LLC
Bronze Sponsor: Reaper Rodent Removal
Bronze Sponsor: Tommy's Express Car Wash
Bronze Sponsor: Hodges University
After Hours Party Sponsor: Elite Inspections & Pest Solutions
Main Stage Sponsor: BMR Company Roofing Services
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
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Symple-Merchant Services
Please call for information
Mike Gray
(804) 543-4492
mike@gosymple.com
http://www.gosymple.com
Fowler Construction Services LLC
13251 Oakwood Ct.
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Jennifer Fowler
(941) 505-1508
info@fcsroof.com
http://www.fcsroof.com
Bliss Beauty Boutique, LLC
3789 S Access Road
Englewood, FL 34224
Aliamna Penate
(941) 841-2305
ali.blissbeautyboutique@gmail.com
http://www.blissbeautyb.com
Sunshine Senior Services
Call or email for information
Port Charlotte, FL 33952-5129
Debra Schafer
(941) 979-0146
dschafer@sunshinesrservices.com
http://www.sunshinesrservices.com
US Lawns of Charlotte County
4477 Duncan Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Gene Barnes
(941) 833-9251
gene.barnes@uslawns.net
http://uslawns.com/locations/fl/port-charlotte
Hillary Niver - Michael Saunders & Company
101 Taylor St.
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Hillary Niver
(585) 689-3976
hillaryniver@michaelsaunders.com
http://hillaryniver.michaelsaunders.com
The Furniture Warehouse
1241 El Jobean Road
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Stephany Richmond, Morgan Richmond
(941) 359-8855
srichmond@TheFurnitureWarehouse.com
http://www.TheFurnitureWarehouse.com
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~ Join us for a Ribbon Cutting ~ | |
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Tuesday, February 28th - The Furniture Warehouse
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at 530 p.m.
1241 El Jobean Rd., Port Charlotte
Light appetizers & bubbly.
Special drawing for Euro Stress Free Chair & Ottoman and 2 Lamps.
Please RSVP in the member portal.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - Parrot Outreach Society POSTPONED
Friday, March 3, 2023 - Robert L. Cochran CH82 Disabled American Vets
New Location Ribbon Cutting 10:30 a.m.
1441 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte (inside the PC Town Center Mall near Dillards)
For planning purposes please RSVP in the member portal.
More information on these as we get closer to the date:
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - Total Gastroenterology/Dr. Ahmadi
Friday, May, 12 2023 - Granny Nannies Senior Home Health Agency
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Everyone is invited to attend Chamber ribbon cutting events. Come out and support your fellow members in a casual, fun, networking opportunity. | |
#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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The next SWFL Honor Flight Monthly Meeting is Wednesday, 2/22, 7pm at the PG Public Safety Building, 1410 Tamiami Trail. All are welcome to attend as we make plans for our next flight on May 2. Current fundraisers include $10 raffle tickets for a trip for two to Ireland and our golf tournament on 5/27. Contact us at swflhonorflight@gmail.com or DonnaPLee94@gmail.com . Please like our Facebook page and like/share our posts to get the word out: www.Facebook.com/swflhonorflight .
Charlotte Players- How The Other Half Loves, February 9-26. There are three couples in this play, the men all working for the same firm. One of the younger men is having an affair with the wife of the oldest, and when each returns home suspiciously late one night or early one morning they invent a story about having to spend some time smoothing domestic matters in the home of the third couple. Of course, the third couple have to show up to put the fat in the fire, but that complication only adds to the fun of this famous farce. Located at 1182 Market Circle in Port Charlotte. For tickets go to www.charlotteplayers.org or call 941-255-1022.
The Charlotte County Tourist Development Council is accepting applications for the 2023 Event Development Program (EDP). The EDP provides reimbursable funding to assist in the development of new events, occurring in low or shoulder seasons which promote Charlotte County as a tourist destination. The application is available online here. Applicants should note, the program guidelines and application were recently revised.
Applications are due no later than February 22 by emailing Ms. Brynja Phipps at Brynja.Phipps@PureFlorida.com
Please come support Meals on Wheels of Charlotte County at this fun and delicious event. This year marks our 7th annual Mardi Gras on Marion. It is held at FM Dons on Saturday February 25th at 1:30. They will be serving all you can eat shrimp, crawfish, sausage, potatoes and corn. We will have a chance auction. Tickets are $40 and there will be a cash bar. All proceeds go to feed our local elderly homebound Meals on Wheels clients. We must continue to keep our mission alive and thriving.
Saturday, February 25th is almost here; from 11:00-2:00, Complete Auto Repair will celebrate with our friends, neighbors, customers, and community with our 13th Annual Customer Appreciation Party. See vintage and custom; cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Stop by to say hello, get some food and enjoy music by The G-MEN Band. If you are a business owner bring a gift to our raffle with your business cards and meet our friends. This celebration is about our customers and community. See you here!
Charlotte Players- NATURAL WOMAN: A TRIBUTE TO CAROLE KING STARRING KATIE PINDER BROWN MON FEB 27 2023. Natural Woman is the premier tribute to legendary singer/songwriter Carole King. Professional piano entertainer Katie Pinder Brown play s and sings live the iconic songs that defined a generation. Located at The Charlotte Harbor Event And Conference Center, 75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda. For more information go to www.charlotteplayers.org or call 941-255-1022.
Charlotte Players- The Folk Legacy Trio - Starring former members of the Kingston Trio, Limeliters & The -Diamonds March 6th. The Folk Legacy Trio let's baby boomers relive the great era of folk music from the 50's 60's and early 70's with their dynamic harmonies and instrumental excellence. The trio features George Grove formerly of "The Kingston Trio" for 41 years, Rick Dougherty, formerly of "The Limeliters" and "The Kingston Trio" for 13 years and 12 years respectively, and Jerry Siggins the former lead singer of the legendary doo-wop group 'The Diamonds" for 27 years. Located at The Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center. Show begins at 7:30p. For tickets go to www.charlotteplayers.org or call 941-255-1022.
Valerie’s House-Charlotte County is a nonprofit organization that helps grieving children and families who have lost a loved one to go on to live fulfilling lives. Our vision is that no child grieves alone. Would you like to be a Valerie’s House Volunteer Facilitator? Our next training will be in Port Charlotte on April 15th & April 16th. Please complete the volunteer application link to join us: Volunteer in SWFL — Valerie's House (valerieshouse.org). We will also be having our Charity Quarter Frenzy Fundraising Event on March 9th at 6pm at the 24TwentyOne Event Center. We hope to see you there.
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With Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage you can get our full-service Pack-Unpack-Place Service with an option of storing items in-between moves. We will help you leave Florida or move within Florida. Even if you are just moving down the street, price-check us before hiring trucks and pulling favors from family and friends. Professional and insured movers will get your possessions into your new place without damage. When quality counts, call Kenny Gardiner at (941) 423-5311
C.A.R.E. wants to help you create and be in healthy relationships. Healthy relationships bring out the best in you and make you feel good about yourself. Trust, honesty, equality, health conflict, kindness, having your independence, and having fun with your partner are evident in healthy relationships. Remember in order to have those healthy relationships you need to love yourself first. No relationship is 100% perfect but no one should be in a relationship that involves domestic violence or sexual violence. C.A.R.E. 24/7 Hotline 941-627-6000
Help your employees live healthier, happier, and longer! Gulfcoast South AHEC offers FREE tobacco cessation counseling and FREE Nicotine Replacement in the form of patches, gum and/or lozenges at no cost for qualifying participants. Let’s get back to happy and healthy together. 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.
Doing Business with Charlotte County Public Schools – Hello all, my name is Debbie Faber and I am the new Procurement Director for CCPS. I am very excited to be working with the Chamber to reach out to vendors and educate you on how to do business with the District and see how we can help each other. Did you know that the District uses a bidding platform to solicit our bids? If not, please go to our site and in the upper right-hand corner click “How to do Business”. https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/Page/17989
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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. | | |
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Blue Butterfly Counselor - Part Time - 20 hours The purpose of the Blue Butterfly Counselor is to enhance the quality of the Blue Butterfly Family Grief Center for Tidewell Hospice families, and community families. The Blue Butterfly Counselor will provide bereavement education, interventions and support services through individual and group support, grief workshops or seminars, resource information and referrals to other agencies as appropriate. Requirements: Master’s Degree in Counseling or a related field or two years supervised counseling experience. LCSW, LHMC, LMFT preferred. Two years of full-time clinical practice with grief and loss counseling preferred. Two years of experience working with children required. An equivalent combination of professional experience and education may be considered as meeting the Education/Professional requirements.
Please apply at https://careers.empathhealth.org/job/port-charlotte/blue-butterfly-counselor-part-time-20-hours/41239/44239557024 or send a copy of your resume to the recruiter at lciraolo@empathhealth.org.
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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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Advertising Terms Explained
NEW - Different color from previous design.
ALL NEW - Parts are not interchangeable with previous design.
EXCLUSIVE - Imported product.
UNMATCHED - Almost as good as the competition.
FOOLPROOF OPERATION - No provision for adjustments.
ADVANCED DESIGN - The advertising agency doesn't understand it.
IT'S HERE AT LAST - Rush job. Nobody knew it was coming.
FIELD TESTED - Manufacturer lacks test equipment.
HIGH ACCURACY - Unit on which all parts fit.
FUTURISTIC - No other reason why it looks the way it does.
REDESIGNED - Previous flaws fixed. We hope.
DIRECT SALES ONLY - Factory had a big argument with distributor.
YEARS OF DEVELOPMENT - We finally got one to work.
BREAKTHROUGH - We finally figured out a use for it.
MAINTENANCE FREE - Impossible to fix.
MEETS ALL STANDARDS - Ours, not yours.
SOLID-STATE - Heavy as anything!
HIGH RELIABILITY - We made it work long enough to ship it.
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Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
2702 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
941-627-2222
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