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 18, 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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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.
Thank you Reunion Sponsors:
Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic
Ashley, Brown & Smith, CPAs P.A.
Farr Law Firm
McCrory Law Firm
Punta Gorda Marina
The Daily Sun
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. We are looking for sponsors for this event. If you can sponsor contact Stephanie.Rusch@yourcharlotteschools.net
This race is put on by Leadership Charlotte - Class of 2024. We are raising money to support an after-school program at Loveland Center for youth with disabilities, and an early elementary classroom for CARE, the Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies.
Sign Up for the Hop 5K
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~ 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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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 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:
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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TowBoatU.S. Charlotte Harbor
Email or Call for Information
Bokeelia, FL 33922
Jessica Potts
(239) 283-6060
towboatuscharlotteharbor@yahoo.com
http://www.towboatuscharlotteharbor.com
More Space Place
4195 S. Tamiami Trail
Venice, FL 34293
Tracy Young, Scott Berger
(941) 613-2797
sberger@morespacebeds.com
http://www.closetsand.wallbeds.com
Sharp Development
6035 Taylor RD Unit 105
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
Kristine Lewis
(941) 764-8243
kristinelewis1@yahoo.com
http://www.sharp-development.com
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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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The Visual Art Center Presents a lecture series Art & the Human Brain
Friday, March 22, 2024 -12:00pm -1:00pm Public Invited-Free Admission.
"Health & Wellness: Benefits of the Arts in and as Therapy" with Reina Lombardi
Reina Lombardi is a passionate advocate for the use of the arts as a holistic approach to health, wellness, and healing. She is the owner of Florida Art Therapy Services, LLC
March 29 – Managing Loneliness through Creativity & Community with Olivia Ash
April 5-Slow Flow Photo Visualization Through Your Cell Phone with Jim Austin to register visit www.visualartcenter.org
Now through April 12, free admission - National Art Exhibition at the Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda. Open Monday 10-4, Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday 10-7, Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-2. www.visualartcenter.org
Charlotte Players- Nunsense II - The Second Coming Musical, March 14-30. The Little Sisters of Hoboken return…and they’re funnier, zanier, and more lovable than ever! A bit slicker after having been “bitten by the bug,” the singing nuns dance and croon their way into your hearts. For more information and tickets go to www.chalotteplayers.org or call 941-255-1022.
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.
If you missed our previous seminars? You have another opportunity to make it a date with us at these two events by registering. 5 Cornerstones of Financial Planning at Suncoast Technical College, 4445 Career Lane, North Port, FL 34289 Dates: March 19th and 20th, 6:30 pm Link to register: financialedu.com/STC and Optimizing Social Security at Punta Gorda Library, 401 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Dates: March 25th and 26th, 6:30 pm Link to register: financialedu.com/pgl For more information, please call (800) 285-8792 or visit www.precisefsolutions.com
Charlotte Players- Silver Stallion-Country Legend Tribute to "The Highwaymen" March 26th. An authentic tribute to the legendary Highway Men. With all 4 legends Willie Nelson, played by Larry Walsh Waylon Jennings, played by Frank Perry Johnny Cash, played by Jeff Tankersly Kris Kristofferson, play by Alan Tedders. Backed by a 3-piece band. Located at The Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center. 75 Taylor St in Punta Gorda. For tickets and more information go to www.charlotteplayers.org or call 941-255-1022.
Mark your calendars for March 19th at 12pm as we gather for the Paula Hess Scholarship Luncheon at the Isles Yacht Club. This vital event supports individuals impacted by domestic violence, providing financial resources for education and career advancement. Enjoy an uplifting speaker, delicious lunch, and a chance to win raffle prizes and a 50/50 drawing. RSVP to C.A.R.E. before March 19th by calling 941-639-5499, with a $50 per guest fee. Together, we can continue to transform lives affected by domestic violence.
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.
Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic invites you to the Grand Opening of the Mobile Medical Clinic on March 28, 2024. This will be held at 21297 Olean Blvd, Port Charlotte. Festivities, announcements, and tours of the mobile clinic will be from 5:30 – 7:00. Our Charlotte County Board of Commissioners will be on hand to be recognized for their support in making this mobile clinic a reality. The public is welcome, and we ask you to RSVP to aasperilla@volunteercare.org.
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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CV Screening is a family-owned screen repair company in Port Charlotte, Florida. We offer full rescreens and single-panel repairs for your patio, lanai, or front entrance. Call us at (941) 539-6868 to schedule your FREE ESTIMATE! "Every Panel is Guaranteed." Licensed and Insured.
Building a healthier workplace one employee at a time! 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.
Attention new business owners! The Small Business Development Center helps new businesses start the right way, and ‘birth’ their dreams into reality. There is value in doing things right the first time, without paying unnecessary fees. Both Patti Guerzo and Sue Craig are here to provide the counsel to create a headache-free launch. For access to no-cost business consulting, simply click this code. https://floridasbdc.org/request-for-consulting/
Quick Tip: From Complete Auto Repair "To keep your air conditioner running optimally". Your car’s A/C can actually freeze and shut down if you keep it on recirculation and the coldest setting while driving on the highway. At high speeds, push the outside air button to make sure you have cool air for the whole trip. If you find your air conditioner doesn’t cool like it once did, call Mary for an appointment at (941) 623-2926.
Contractors know the hardest thing about doing a remodel is working around customers’ belongings. Why not store the items temporarily with Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage? We will move them out of your way, store them until you finish, and bring them back dust-free. It aids in the ease of the job and you just might finish faster. Call Kenny at (941) 423-5311 for pricing.
Southern Technical College is an accredited private institution offering 10-month diploma programs in medical assisting, veterinary assisting, electrical technology, and an Associate's degree in Surgical Technology. Upcoming HVAC program - details to follow. We’re listening to employers and dedicated to preparing tomorrow's workforce today! Students enjoy small hands-on class sizes, day and evening sessions, monthly starts, financial aid, and placement assistance. Help strengthen our community, transform someone’s life, and shape future generations. Referrals welcomed. New terms begin every month. Call 941-391-8888, email Eddie Ortiz at eortiz@stc.edu, and visit www.southerntech.edu. The next term starts 4-8-2024.
A unique giving opportunity will take place April 9, noon through April 10 at noon. Maximize your giving potential through the Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s 2024 Giving Challenge. The Patterson Foundation will match your donation up to $100. During this Challenge, donations made to the Military Heritage Museum will be matched a second time by a very generous philanthropist. A $100.00 donation becomes $200.00 after the Patterson Foundation’s match. That $200.00 dollar donation then becomes $400.00 after the unique Military Heritage Museum match. Call 941.205.8546 for information.
Railroad Tie sale at Murdock Stones Etc.!! Was $50, now $40 for all chamber members through the month of March. They make great borders for driveways, and landscaping. Check them out at 7621 Sawyer Circle (off Gasparilla Rd. …look for the World’s Largest Mailbox) or 590 Prineville St. in Port Charlotte (across from Home Star Storage). . www.murdockstonesetc.com. 941-629-6651.
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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“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” – Thomas A. Edison | |
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Mom: Having trouble with your computer, son?
Son: My PC says it can't see my printer.
Mom: I'm not surprised. Look how messy your room is.
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Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
2702 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
941-627-2222
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