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, May 27, 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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Coffee & Chat, Wednesday, June 5 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Will be presented by Justin Fitzgerald, Director of Community Engagement with Florida Gulf Coast University. Learn how FGCU students and faculty can assist your nonprofit and/or government agency through Intern service-learning. This event will take place at the Realtors, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, North Port, DeSoto, Inc. building at 3320 Loveland Blvd., Port Charlotte. Members, Kindly RSVP in the member portal for planning purposes.
Members-Networking at Noon, Wednesday, June 12 will be at Dockside Grill at Four Points by Sheraton from 11:45 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Cost $20pp. Please RSVP in the Member Portal.
Members, Join us on June 27th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for the Business Card Exchange at Life Care Center of Punta Gorda. Remember to bring plenty of business cards, and if you like a small gift to promote your business. Please Register in the member portal for planning purposes.
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Treat a New Teacher to Breakfast!
Sponsor a New Teacher for Breakfast on Monday, July 31, 2024. Your sponsorship of $45 covers the cost of breakfast for you and a teacher.
We also invite all members who sponsor a teacher to bring us 200 items for Teacher Welcome Bags. Gifts/promotional items for inclusion need to be delivered to the Chamber office at 2702 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19th.
Click Here to Register
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The Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce is a collection site for the Toys for Tots Backpack Campaign to support Elementary school children of Charlotte County, teachers and schools. Through July 7th, there will be a collection box in the Chamber office for school supplies, and we appreciate any support you can provide. They are looking for items like, 24pk crayons, glue sticks, disinfectant wipes, pens, pencils, highlighters, notebooks, binders, index cards, tissues, fidgets, zip lock bags, markers and backpacks. There will also be an Annual Backpack Bike Run on June 9th-click here for the flyer, or email karenklasst4t@gmail.com for information. | |
~ Member Marketing Opportunities ~ | |
NEW Promote your business or event on our LED 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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Did you know you may create News Releases, Post Jobs, Hot-deals and Member to Member deals FREE? Login to the member portal, be on the Home icon, then use the Shortcuts menu on the left of the page to create them. The software will guide you through each step. Once you submit your information the software will send a message to staff to make them active. | |
14th Annual Consumer Marketplace Expo | |
Our 14th Annual Consumer Marketplace 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: Bone Dry Roofing
Silver Sponsor: Florida Tree
Silver Sponsor: Life Care Center of Punta Gorda
Bronze Sponsor: Better Business Bureau
Bronze Sponsor: Elite Hurricane Home Protection
Bronze Sponsor Succentrix Business Advisors
Main Stage Sponsor: CarmichaelTravel.Com
Breakfast Sponsor: Soul Dental
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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Peace River Woodturners Inc.
501 Shreve St.
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Cheri Bauer
(941) 268-5548
president@peaceriverwoodturners.org
https://peaceriverwoodturners.org/
Fedora's Cigar & Wine Bar
2117 Tamiami Trail
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Michelle Lerario
(941) 621-8732
fedorascigarbar@gmail.com
Representatives
http://fedorascigarbar.com
SFC Pool Corp.
3616 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Christina Campos, Courtney Martin
(941) 249-9716
info@sfcpoolcorp.com
http://www.sfcpoolcorp.com
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~ Join us for a Ribbon Cutting ~ | |
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Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting, Wednesday May 29
from 5:00-7:00 p.m. (RC=5:30 p.m.)
Sharp Development & Kristine Lewis Underwriter, Insurance Corp.
6035 Taylor Rd., Suit 105, Punta Gorda
They will have an open house beginning at 2:00 p.m. until 5 p.m. to "Meet the Builder," and from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 will continue with appetizers and drinks.
Please RSVP in the member portal for planning purposes.
Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Friday May 31, from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. (RC=1:00 p.m.) Pioneers Express
2686 Tamiami Trail, A6, Port Charlotte
Pizza Tastings from 12-3pm that day.
Please RSVP in the member portal for planning purposes
Ribbon Cutting Monday June 3, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (RC=4:30)
Rossini by Chef Rocco
18101 Murdock Cir., Port Charlotte
Refreshments & Tastings
Please RSVP in the member portal so we may properly plan.
Ribbon Cutting Tuesday June 4, at 5:30 p.m.
Mazda of Port Charlotte
798 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Please RSVP in the member portal so we may properly plan.
Ribbon Cutting & One Year Anniversary Celebration Tuesday, June 11 from 5-7:00 p.m. (RC=5:30 p.m.)
Insane Conez Inc.
2686 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
They will have Yoders ice cream tastings & raffles as well as 10% off anything purchased during grand opening.
Please RSVP for planning purposes.
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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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The Charlotte County Veterans Council - The entire community is invited and welcome to attend the County's Memorial Day Program at 9:30 a.m. at the Replica of the Vietnam Wall in Punta Gorda on Monday, May 27, 2024 beginning with a Presentation of the Colors, a 21 Gun Salute, the playing of Taps, and concluding with Amazing Grace on the bagpipes. Featured speaker is Congressman Greg Steube. Join us to memorialize and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our great nation. Memorial Day Flyer
Join Us for Sharp Development’s Meet the Builder Event and Charlotte County Chamber Ribbon Cutting! The Meet the Builder event is on May 29th, from 2-5 PM followed by our Charlotte County Chamber Ribbon Event from 5-7 PM. It will take place at our office, at 6035 Taylor Rd Suite 105, Punta Gorda, FL. See our latest designs, meet our team, enter our raffle, and enjoy some appetizers and drinks. RSVP on our Sharp Development Facebook page. See you there! Call our office with any questions at 941-815-9093.
Charlotte Players- Kids Onstage Summer Workshop. June 3-7 & 10-14. Performances on June 14th at 7p and 15th at 2p. Students will have hands-on experiences in all facets of theatrical production. This includes backstage, scenic design, props, costumes, music, and sound as well as performing on stage. Children entering 1st grade all the way thru students entering 12th grade can attend. Located at Charlotte Performing Arts Center 701 Carmalita St in Punta Gorda. For more information download the form here https://www.charlotteplayers.org/in-the-news/ or call 941-255-1022 for more information.
Southwest Florida Leadership Institute Launches "Building Equitable Workplaces: 2024 Summer Workshop Series" to Drive Economic Development through Grant Funding (fgcu.edu) The Building Equitable Workplaces: 2024 Summer Workshop Series June 14-July 24th is designed to equip organizations and leaders with the knowledge, tools, and strategies necessary to advance workplace equity, foster inclusive cultures, and build robust talent pipelines. By addressing critical areas such as gender equity, intergenerational differences and ageism, AI Adoption across skill levels, and many other topics we aim to cultivate a skilled workforce and drive economic prosperity in the region.
This program is sponsored by the Equitable Jobs Pipeline grant and is FREE to the community. Meagan Baskin, PhD, mbaskin@fgcu.edu FGCU, SWFL Leadership Institute.
Charlotte County Sheriff's Explorer Post 29 and Do the Right Thing of Charlotte County Inc. invite your to become a sponsor for our 2024 Public Safety Appreciation Night . The event will be held on Saturday, June 15th at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center beginning at 6:00 p.m. For questions or more information about sponsorships, please contact Skip Conroy, Sponsorship Chair at 941-575-5252. Tickets to the event can be purchased on Eventbrite from our Facebook page: @PSANcharlottecounty. View the flyer here.
You are invited to FGCU’s Charlotte County Town Hall & Welcome Reception for FGCU’s 5th President, Dr. Aysegul Timur on June 5, 2024. As part of FGCU’s Strategic Plan’s goal to “Elevate Partnerships for Regional Impact,” we are excited to co-host this event with Charlotte County Commissioner Bill Truex, the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce and the Charlotte County Economic Development Office. This is an opportunity to meet FGCU’s 5th President to learn more about FGCU and its impact. There will be time for conversation and Q & A, drinks & light refreshments will be served. Thank you to the Charlotte Harbor Event Center for hosting us! Please RSVP by clicking FGCU Town Hall – Welcome Reception. Print the invitation.
Camelot Community Care invites you to become a player, vendor, or sponsor for our Bags & Brews Adult Charity Cornhole Tournament. The event will be held on Saturday, June 15th at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds under AIR beginning at 10:00 a.m. All proceeds will go to the Foster Care Program in Charlotte County. For more information visit camelot4kids.com or contact Rebecca Payne at 407-607-6272 or rpayne@camelotcommunitycare.org
Join the C.A.R.E. Auxiliary on Monday, June 17, at 5:30pm, at unWINEd Punta Gorda for an evening of "Cooking with C.A.R.E." In collaboration with Taste of Punta Gorda champion Chef Luis Contreras, prepare to be taken on a Mediterranean journey with a four-course menu inspired by Italian, Greek, and Spanish cuisines. Each dish will be expertly paired with fine wines. Reserve seats now for $90 per person, with VIP packages available for $250. Limited seating—call today! 941-639-5499
Join us for the "Live Your Strength" Fundraising Gala a Casino Night of Enchantment, Elegance, and Empowerment on Saturday, July 20th at 3555 Bobcat Village Center Rd., North Port. View and scan the QR code on the flyer or call 941-203-6023 for information. Empowering women through life's transitions, Live Your Strength focuses on financial independence, emotional support & spiritual growth by fostering resilience and confidence www.liveys.org
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Hurricane Preparedness Tip #2 from the Small Business Development Center: Collect all system passwords in a central location (Cloud or paper). Test them. Note next expiration date if available. Update the list as needed, make a duplicate copy, and store it at the boss’s home, plus one other. This will save frustration and failure in accessing company resources during an emergency. The SBDC specializes in practical and proven consulting, offered at no cost to business owners. To become a client, click here. https://floridasbdc.org/request-for-consulting/
Looking for your employees to be more energized and motivated? Let us help! 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.
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Most of us look forward to traveling in the summer! Don't leave home without ensuring your vehicle is road-worthy and your upcoming vacation won't be spoiled by delays in your plans caused by preventable breakdowns. Complete Auto Repair can do a complete inspection of your vehicle to ensure your trip will be filled with the events dear to you. Call Mary, for an appointment at 941-623-2926.
Small changes can bring big results for your employees! 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. 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.
Don't miss out on this month's Monarch exclusive offer! Swing by Monarch's lobby and snag a custom-made shirt while supporting C.A.R.E. with your donations, aiding domestic violence victims in Charlotte County. Your kindness could score you big, too! A donation enters you into our raffle for a chance to win an Igloo Cooler packed with over $200 worth of summer goodies! Find Monarch Direct at 1264 Market Cir Unit #6, Port Charlotte, FL 33953. It's a win-win for style and charity! Thank you, in advance, for your generosity!
Help Bring Comfort to Grieving Children. We're collecting new or gently used stuffed animals to support children who are going through tough times. Your donation can bring a smile and a sense of comfort to a child in need. How You Can Help: Donate: Bring your new or gently used stuffed animals to Valerie's House 233 E. McKenzie Street Punta Gorda. Spread the Word: Share this post with friends and family to amplify our efforts. Support: Consider writing a heartfelt note to accompany your donation. For more information, contact us at 941-769-4915 or amy.huddleston@valerieshouse.org
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The Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association is seeking a part-time (approximately 20-30 hours per week) administrative assistant to help handle daily office operations. This position requires office setting experience, outstanding customer service communication, organizational detail, and strong Microsoft Office skills. Duties may include: Answering phones; assisting visitors; handling payment transactions; answering general inquiries; conducting facility tours; advertising sales, assisting with The Commentator monthly magazine; creating fliers and advertisements as needed; adding/editing classes and events to calendar app; and assisting with events. Part-time- $16 per hours. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to teriashley@pgica.org. | |
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Charlotte County Imagination Library, an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and a program of Gilstad Literacy Foundation, Inc., received 3 donations in May to support the program which mails a free book to enrolled children every month from birth until age 5. All Charlotte County preschool age children are eligible to participate in the program. The Punta Gorda Isles Yacht Club donated $24,537.39. The Englewood Moose Lodge #1933 donated $2,600.00 and Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Gamma Nu Chapter donated $715.00. Together these donations will provide 1,072 children with 12,864 books. Please visit www.charlottecountyimaginationlibrary.org or
www.imaginationlibrary.com to learn more.
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Many of life's failures are people who do not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. Thomas Edison | |
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A businessman tells his friend that his company is looking for a new accountant.
His friend asks, “Didn’t your company just hire a new accountant a few weeks ago?”
The businessman replies, “That’s the accountant we’re looking for.”
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Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
2702 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
941-627-2222
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