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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~ 96th Year Serving Charlotte County ~
Punta Gorda ~ Port Charlotte ~ Englewood ~ Charlotte Harbor ~ Murdock
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BUSINESS ONLINE
~ Monday, September 27, 2021 ~
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96th Annual Meeting Luncheon, Fri., October 1, 2021 - Noon - 1:30 p.m. Please join us as we celebrate our longevity and contributions to the community while looking forward to a successful future. Individual Tickets $75 or Tables of 6 $375. Register in the MIC by clicking here. or call the office 941-627-2222.
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2020-2021 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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96th Annual Meeting Luncheon, Fri., October 1, 2021 - Noon - 1:30 p.m. Please join us as we celebrate our longevity and contributions to the community while looking forward to a successful future. Individual Tickets $75 or Tables of 6 $375. Register in the MIC by clicking here. member portal or call the office 941-627-2222.
Wed., October 20, 7:15 a.m. Third Wednesday Coffee at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center. Sponsor: Buffalo Graffix, Non-Profit: Young Life, Tom Parker, Program Speaker: Jared Bickham, Capital Projects Manager, Charlotte County Government Please RSVP here. There is no cost to attend.
Business Card Exchange, Thurs., October 28, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Nix & associates Real Estate 2421 Shreve Street, Suite 111 , Punta Gorda. Please bring a small gift to promote your business. Their theme is a Halloween Bash, costumes are encouraged. Please RSVP here. There is no cost to attend.
The next issue of the FIR$T THUR$DAY ADVERTI$ER will be sent out on October 7. Members interested in taking advantage of this new digital monthly format will save the
cost of printing a flier. We prefer a PNG file (at least 600-650 pixels wide, resolution 72PPI if possible and file size no larger than 4MG) for the "digital flyer" ad in the FIR$T THUR$DAY ADVERTI$ER, due no later than 5 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the First Thursday of the month. Sustaining Partners receive free ads as part of their partnership, or cost per issue is $145.00, and $95.00 for a non-profit. This is an exclusive opportunity for members of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce. (The chamber reserves the right to deny, publish and edit any submissions.) 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.
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~ Join us for a Ribbon Cutting ~ |
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New Business? New Renovation?
Consider a Ribbon Cutting to promote your business and services.
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No Ribbon Cuttings are scheduled for this week. |
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~ Remember, you can post your own "Hot Deals" and "Member to Member Deals!" in the MIC (Member Portal). ~ |
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JNA Studios
7523 Coral Tree
Punta Gorda, FL 33955
Jason Roske
(239) 980-7518
http://www.JNAStudios.com
Gemma Schaefer Photography
Please call for information
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Gemma Schaefer
(941) 564-5354
http://www.GemmaSchaeferPhotography.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
Bob White bwhite@charlottecountychamber.org and he will follow up with them!
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Thank you Expo Sponsors:
Print Sponsor - Buffalo Graffix
After Hours Party Sponsor - Elite Inspections and Pest Solutions
Passport Sponsor - Elite Inspections and Pest Solutions
There are four sponsorship levels which include the exhibitor booth space(s), lots of promotional perks, print and digital advertising, party tickets, and more than ever before.
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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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This year’s Goffers Who C.A.R.E. scramble will be held on September 25, 2021 at the beautiful Riverwood Golf Club located at 4100 Riverwood Dr, Port Charlotte, FL 33953. Individual registration is $90.00, team registration is $360.00. Includes: green and cart fees, driving range, breakfast, lunch, 2 beverage tickets, goody bag, raffle entry, and more! For more information visit https://carefl.org/events/ or contact Jamie at (941) 639-5499. Sponsorship opportunities are still available, advertise your business at the hottest scramble of the year.
Charlotte Players- Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is the 2nd play of our 21-22 season at The Langdon Playhouse playing from October 8-17. Winner of the Tony Award in 2013 for Best Play. Middle aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Located at 1182 Market Circle in Port Charlotte. Tickets are $22 and on www.charlotteplayers.org or by calling our Box Office at 941-255-1022.
Join C.A.R.E. on October 14th at noon for a FREE Lunch and Learn about Domestic Violence. Attendees will hear from domestic violence advocates, Charlotte County Sheriff’s office, and legal professions. Help us raise awareness around domestic violence in our local community and reserve your spot today. For more information visit https://carefl.org/ or call 941-639-5499.
The Goodwill MicroEnterprise class helps individuals with a business idea develop a plan for a successful business start-up. Subject matter experts and a team of experienced business coaches work with you as you make your dream into a viable plan. Classes are two nights a week for six weeks and start at 6 pm. The fall class starts on October 11th. This class will be held at the Community Resource Center in the Goodwill Store in the Peachland Promenade. For more details go to: www.goodwillswfl.org/microenterprise
Seven Jazz Concerts (Oct - April) at the Cultural Center Theater, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte, FL 33952, the first on October 11 at 7pm La Lucha with Ona Kirei & James Suggs. Seven Jam Sessions (Oct - April) at the American Legion Post 110, 3152 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte. Fourth Sunday 1-4pm. Membership in the Charlotte County Jazz Society assists with a College Scholarship program for local high school students. For more information contact the Charlotte County Jazz Society Hotline: 941-766-9422 or visit www.ccjazz.org
Valerie’s House has two amazing fundraising events coming up. A Night of Swing!! Suncoast Swing Band with Zarita Mattox benefitting Valerie’s House & Dream Chasers and Dream Makers Girls Mentoring Program. This event will be on Saturday, October 16th at 6pm. Purchase tickets at www.militaryheritagemuseum.org Perfectly Polished Nail Boutique is selling bracelets for the month of September. The proceeds are going to Valerie’s House https://puntagordanails.com/
The Tidewell Foundation 2021 Tidewell Trot 5K and 1-mile Run/Walk will take place on Thursday, Oct. 21 at Nathan Benderson Park. The event begins with a vendor fair at 5:00 pm followed by the 5K race at 6:00 and the 1-mile run/walk at 6:15pm.
More than 800 local runners and walkers are expected to participate in the 2021 Tidewell Trot. Proceeds will benefit the Tidewell Foundation in its grants to Tidewell Hospice for charity care, grief support services, specialized veterans care, music therapy, telehealth and more for more than 10,000 people in our region annually—all at no cost to them. Sponsors gain exposure from advertisement and promotion of the event, in addition to the more than 800 participants in attendance. To learn more, call (941) 552-7546, email events@tidewellfoundation.org or visit tidewellfoundation.org.
Incoming on Fri, OCT 8, 6-10 pm, it’s a M*A*S*H Party & FUNdraiser!! – The Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic hosts its Annual Appeal Kick-off Party with Special guest “Pvt. Igor Straminsky” (TV series Chef) Jeff Maxwell * Emcee Stacey Deffenbaugh * Come dressed in your best M*A*S*H attire for PRIZES!! Games * Food * Cash Bar * Holy Trinity Banquet Hall (Port Charlotte). $75 /pp. RSVP by Sept. 30, 2021. Tickets online https://volunteercare.org/mash OR Call/Email Karen: 941-276-4075 – kamador@volunteercare.org
Vendor space is available at the annual “Art and Craft Fair,” Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda, to be held on Saturday, November 6, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The nominal vendor fee for this community event is $35 and each vendor will be provided with a six-foot table and two chairs. This is your opportunity to show and sell your wares to hundreds of guests. For more information, please visit PGICA Art and Craft Fair or call 941-637-1655.
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At Rhino Strength & Performance, we offer many fun activities for exercise, such as strength classes, personal training, and pole fitness classes! Also, we have a FREE Introduction to Strength Training seminar every Tuesday in October designed to help you learn to create a training plan and execute exercises safely. Contact us to learn more! www.RhinoStrengthFL.com or call/text 910-635-3903
We are looking for sponsors for the Harbor Corvettes show at Port Charlotte Town Center Mall on December 11, 2021. This is a charity show with donations going to several of our chamber members - Charlotte Technical College, Crossroads Hope Academy, & The Boys & Girls Club. The sponsor form can be found at https://rem.ax/HarborCorvettesSponsor. The registration form can be found at https://rem.ax/HarborCorvettesRegistration. Write Tammy Hayes as the club member name on sponsor form or email me at tammyhayesre@gmail.com. Thank you for your support.
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.
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
The Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, offers a wide variety of community classes and events … and the calendar is filling up. Classes are open to the public and include dance, exercise, finance, painting, card making, foreign films, writing, fishing, mah-jongg, technology, history and more. For more information or to register, please visit PGICA Educational Opportunities or call 941-637-1655.
Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage is trusted for moving antiquities, specialty items, and custom crating. Recently we have had the opportunity to work with a client on crating and moving a collection of taxidermy items. Our team's experience and skill in this area serves our clients that want their priceless items to escape damage when they need to be moved. If you have items that need extra care, our team, can assure the highest quality service. Call Kenny at 941-423-5311 for estimates for long-distance moves or local moves.
Complete Auto Repair is growing again! We are hiring a full-time Lube Technician. This is a stable “foot in the door” position that provides on-the-job training, leading to an even better-paying career at our shop. Send people you know to our Facebook Page for details and application. For your vehicle’s repairs and maintenance, call Mary at 941-623-2926 to schedule an appointment. We want to EARN your business.
LADIES! In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness, Radiology Regional is offering uninsured patients the special self-pay rate of $99 for their 3D screening mammogram! This special rate will be valid for appointments scheduled from now until Nov 30, 2021. We have same day appointments available, Fellowship Trained Breast Imaging Radiologists, and excellent staff! Radiology Regional will retrieve prior images from outside Radiology facilities. No prescription needed as long as patients have an established health care provider. Call 941-255-7945 to schedule. 18300 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte.
Murdock Stones Etc. has two well-stocked Landscape Supply yards to help you with your outdoor projects as the weather is (kind of) cooling off...check us out at: 590 Prineville St. in Port Charlotte (by the Sun Flea Market). or 7621 Sawyer Circle (off Gasparilla Rd. …look for the World’s Largest Mailbox). Or online at www.murdockstonesetc.com. 941-629-6651.
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“The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.” — Vince Lombardi |
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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 August 16, 2021 and September 15, 2021... Take a look! |
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~ Member-to-Member Testimonials ~ |
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Thanks to a member suggestion, we are enthusiastically sharing testimonials from our members about their positive business experiences with other members of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce. Submit a paragraph of 90 words or less describing your experience. Include your name and business name, and email your Member-to-Member Testimonial to Janet at jcaffee@charlottecountychamber.org before noon on Friday to be included the following week. We are proud of our members and this is an excellent way to let them shine even more!
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Tell us about your good experience with a fellow member and we'll share it here and post is on our website. |
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~ Job Spot ~
Members may post jobs using the MIC (Member Portal) at no cost.
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The Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce is seeking a highly motivated, creative, outgoing, organized and professional individual to serve as our Membership Coordinator. This position covers a wide range of responsibilities while working in a collaborative and pleasant environment. To review the full scope of responsibilities and expectations, click on the Job Description link. All serious inquiries and resumes are to be sent to bwhite@charlottecountychamber.org
PGICA Facility Technician (Part-Time) A part-time cleaning and maintenance position is available at the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association (PGICA). Responsibilities include maintaining the cleanliness, repair and safety of the facility, equipment and grounds; preparing the auditorium and classrooms for daily activities; and preparing for and staffing private events. The role requires schedule flexibility, initiative, attention to detail, good judgement, and outstanding customer service skills. Estimated 6 to 10 hours a week; Weekdays- $15 per hour; Weekends and Holidays- $19 per hour. Please contact Teri Ashley at teriashley@pgica.org or 941-637-1655.
Career Source of Southwest Florida online resources include available jobs
Your "Help Wanted" information could be here! Please submit 90 words or less to BOL@charlottecountychamber.org. AND REMEMBER you can login and post your job in the MIC (Member Portal) and it will be visible to all on our website https://business.charlottecountychamber.org/jobs/
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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 went a wise man the other day for advice and he said, "He who knows and knows he knows, knows not. He who knows not and knows he knows not, knows."
I don't know who's going to do my taxes next year, but I know it won't be him again.
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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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