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
~ Tuesday, August 23, 2021 ~
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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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*Supreme Charter Sustaining Partner (no years missed) *Charter Sustaining Partner
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Become a Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce Sustaining Partner Today and see your name on this list! Sustaining Partner businesses provide additional financial support to the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce which, in turn, provides them with additional valuable membership benefits. The program runs from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. Lots of benefits and additional promotion for your business! Please complete the fillable 2021-2022 Sustaining Partner form to make your choice of three levels of sponsorship or call chamber staff at 941-627-2222 or email [email protected] for additional details. These benefits are exclusively available to members in good standing.
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~ Chamber Events and Updates ~
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Junior Leadership Charlotte is a Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce program designed for high school Juniors. Students who wish to be considered for JLC should complete the application, available in schools at the start of their junior term (early August). ***Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, we did not have a Junior Leadership Charlotte program for 2020-2021. Therefore, we are allowing up to 12 Seniors to participate in the Class of 2021-2022, along with the 28 Juniors, with a total capacity of up to 40 participants. The selection process is based on your answers to the questions on the application. Remember to be thoughtful and answer each question completely. Your answers need to be typed. Kindly refer to the application for further instructions. Deadline for submitting your application to the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce is 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 30, 2021.
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Business Card Exchange, Thurs., August 26, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Kia of Port Charlotte, 202 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. Members Networking and If you like, please bring a small gift to promote your business.
Wed. September 8 Networking at Noon will be at River City Grill, 131 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, cost is $15pp (please only 2 attendees per member as space is limited) Register in the MIC member portal. . Members Networking
Wed., September 15, 7:15 a.m. Third Wednesday Coffee at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center. Members Networking
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 member portal or call the office 941-627-2222.
2021 Pacesetter Award Nomination Form A Pacesetter is by definition an individual who has achieved a level of excellence within his or her community or industry that provides a new benchmark for all to follow. The Pacesetter Award Selection Committee, made up of past recipients and the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, is responsible for the deliberation of the nominations and selection of the recipient. The honoree will be announced Friday, October 1st at the 96th Annual Membership Luncheon. Nominations and a biography of the nominee must be submitted no later than noon on August 23rd.
2021 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM FILLABLE. For a business nominating itself, or for an individual nominating another business please complete and return the nomination form. Criteria for Business of the Year 2021 Award - the business must be a member in good standing of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce with appropriate County licenses and must show one or more of the following: 1) Your business accomplishments and strengths in this economic climate; 2) Your business growth in workforce and/or company sales/revenue/profit; 3) Your business activities that illustrate a commitment to the community. Application deadline is August 23, 2021.
We have decided to go quarterly with the printed newsletter the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce Business Perspective. The next issue will be delivered in October so we'll need your inserts on September 20. Provide 1,500 inserts, complete the contract and return it with your check $150 for profit/$100 nonprofit. . Here is the link to the flier with all the details.
The next issue of the FIR$T THUR$DAY ADVERTI$ER will be sent out on September 2nd. 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 [email protected] and include the web address we should link it to, or
call us 941-627-2222 for more information.
We are working on the new 2022 Community Guide and Business Directory...which means that members should review their online listing for content and changes as the basic information there is what we will publish. Logon and update any old, or outdated information, or call the office 941-627-2222 and we can help with it. Make sure to review your information by August 23 visit charlottecountychamber.org and view your listing in the Business Directory.
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Hope & Harmony Holistic Health
Tuesday, August 31st (Open House / Ribbon Cutting)
– Joint ribbon cutting with North Port Chamber
Location: 1032 Tamiami Trail, Unit 7, Port Charlotte
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (ribbon cutting @ 5:00)
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Kiwanis Punta Gorda After Hours
9082 Austrian Blvd., Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Douglas Tucker
(941) 875-4111
Book-Broker Publishing of Florida, Limited
2455 Achilles St., Port Charlotte, FL 33980
James Abraham
(941) 740-3071
http://www.book-broker.com
ROOF RX
1531 Rio Di Janeiro Ave., Building 2, Suite 3, Punta Gorda, FL 33983
Tyler Forrey, Nicole Cirincione
(239) 789-9218
Real RE Group, LLC
126 E. Olympia Ave, 403, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Lidiya Korzhuk
(941) 661-5767
http://www.realre.com
DEX Imaging
24031 Tamiami Trail, Suite 105, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Melody Gibson, Ragan Delatorre
(239) 682-4461
deximaging.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
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Watch for the Expo2022 information coming soon.
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 [email protected] 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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Want to learn how YOU can help make Charlotte County a safer community? Join us for our NEW Bystander Intervention training seminar on August 27th at 9:00am or 3:00pm located at our Englewood office 6868 San Casa Drive. You will learn techniques to safely diffuse/intervene in moments of conflict/violence tailored to your personal boundaries. Seminar will last 90 minutes with light refreshments provided. No one has to do everything, but everyone CAN do something. Register today at https://carefl.org/event/bystander-intervention-training-seminar/
The Homeless Coalition’s Singing Competition is back for the 9th year! Finals will be Saturday, August 28th at 5:00 p.m. at Kings Gate Golf Club located at 24000 Rampart Blvd in Port Charlotte. Tickets are $75 and include appetizers, dinner, dessert, coffee and iced tea. There will be a cash bar and a chance auction. All proceeds benefit the programs and services at The Homeless Coalition. For Tickets, call Darcy Woods at (941) 627-4313, Ext. 134.
The newly built CoolToday Park, spring training home of the Atlanta Braves, are offering walking tours for groups. Tours are conducted the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. This tour provides fans the opportunity to see the ballpark in an exclusive way with an up close and behind the scenes look at the year round spring training facility. Tour also includes a free lunch at Superior Pools Tomahawk Tiki Bar. Group tour prices start @ $35 and must be reserved in advance by contacting us at [email protected]
During the month of August Perfectly Polished Nails is hosting a fundraiser for The Loveland Center! For the month of August get at least one nail painted maroon and Perfectly Polished Nails will donate $5 to Loveland Center. BONUS! Bring hurricane supplies to help Loveland Center participants create hurricane emergency kits. Devine Global Recovery will be helping participants pack the kits and learn how to use this life saving equipment. Visit Perfectly Polished Nails to get ideas for supplies to bring. https://puntagordanails.com/
Charlotte Idol is back! Auditions will be Friday, August 13th at 6:00 p.m.and will be streamed at www.facebook.com/CharlotteCountyHomelessCoalition ,40 singers will compete to have a chance to win cash prizes. Give back by dining and watching auditions at Beef O’Brady’s located at 1105 Taylor Street in Punta Gorda that evening. Will you be the next Charlotte Idol? Register by emailing [email protected]. Singers must be 16 years old and a $20 registration fee. Finals will be at Kingsgate on August 28th! For sponsorships call Darcy Woods at (941) 627-4313, Ext. 134.
Attention Business Owners: Small Business assistance and advice is now available from SCORE Port Charlotte on a drop-in basis. Stop by the North Port City Hall, suite 302 on Friday from 9 to noon. Friday, September 3rd, Certified Mentors John Dalton and Nils Weibulll will be available for a casual chat about your business and the challenges you are facing. SCORE is powered by the SBA and offers confidential one-on-one business mentoring at no cost. Stop by the City Hall this Friday and visit portcharlotte.score.org for more information.
Join Loveland Center for our 3rd Annual Golf Tournament at Heron Creek Golf and Country Club on Friday, September 10th. Contact Becca at [email protected] for more information.
Pirate Poker Run on Saturday, September 18th. 10:00-4:00p.m. Cash prizes, food & drink specials, raffle prizes, live music and costume contest. Pre-race Captain’s party @Sandbar Tiki, Friday, Sept. 17, after-party @the Lighthouse Grill, Saturday, Sept. 18th. We will have a BEST Pirate Costume contest with prizes for the 1st and 2nd place (male and female), and BEST Boat and Crew! FIVE FUN STOPS with Food and Drink specials at each stop! Register online https://www.englewoodbeachwaterfest.com/poker-run by September 14. Check-in/registration is 8:30am–10:00am at The Lighthouse Grill at Stump Pass!
The Dollars for Mammograms ribbon cutting originally scheduled for September 14 has been cancelled. We continue to do business as usual, and have expanded services with our partnership with Englewood Community Care Clinic to better serve the underserved in our area. Possible recipients, may get their application from their health providers, outpatient clinics, family health clinics, our website, or mailing a request to us. Serving residents of Charlotte & South Sarasota Counties who are uninsured, under-insured, or cannot afford breast related testing & readings. Details at www.dollarsformammograms.org
A Marine Electrical Systems course is offered by the America’s Boating Club® Peace River Sail and Power Squadron staring on Tuesday, September 28th at 9:30AM to 12PM for 8 weeks in Bayfront Center, 750 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. Explanation of what electricity is, followed by discussions on boat electrical wiring, DC and AC electrical systems, galvanic and stray current corrosion, and troubleshooting. Price is $55 for USPS members and $110 to public. To register or for more information: contact the Instructor Holles Dick at 717 552-3845 or [email protected].
Golfers who C.A.R.E. Golf Scramble registration is NOW OPEN (carefl.org/events)! This year’s 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! Please contact Jamie at (941) 639-5499 or email [email protected] with any questions. Sponsorship opportunities are still available, advertise your business at the hottest scramble of the year.
It’s a M*A*S*H Party & FUNdraiser!! – The Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic hosts its Annual Appeal Kick-off Party on Fri, OCT 8, 2021, 6-10 PM * Special Guest “Pvt. Igor Straminsky” (TV series Chef) Jeff Maxwell * Emcee: Stacey Deffenbaugh * MASH Costume Contest * Games * Food * Cash Bar * Holy Trinity Banquet Hall (Port Charlotte). $75 /pp. RSVP by Sept. 30, 2021. Get tickets online https://volunteercare.org/mash OR Call/Email Karen: 941-276-4075 – [email protected]
It's Official! The Florida International Air Show will be held October 16th & October 17th at the Punta Gorda, FL Airport (PGD) featuring the F-16 Viper Demo Team. We are looking for sponsors and volunteers. Steve Lineberry, Media & Marketing Director (833) 743-3427 Ext. 703 [email protected] www.floridaairshow.com
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Rotary Club of Punta Gorda meetings are held at noon on Thursdays at the Isles Yacht Club, 1780 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. Anyone who might be interested in joining Rotary, or Visiting and Snowbird Rotarians, are welcome. The Rotary Club of Punta Gorda promotes good fellowship and puts service to the community and to the world above self. It sponsors the annual Taste of Punta Gorda, the Healing Field of Honor, provides grants to and works with many local charitable organizations, and funds international humanitarian projects in Africa and Latin America. If you plan to join us for lunch, please call ahead to 941-875-3829. For more information visit https://www.puntagordarotary.org
A REMINDER: Florida Statutes, Title XXXI, Chapter 448.09 --- "It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to employ, hire, recruit, or refer, either for herself or himself or on behalf of another, for public or private employment within the state, an alien who is not duly authorized to work by the immigration laws or the Attorney General of the United States." --- Always be certain immigrant job applicants and workers have proper legal documentation. For FCRA-compliant employment and tenancy background screening, contact Doris Hebert-Ferrigno at NRG Background Checks. 941-488-8500; 800-531-6522; [email protected]
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind local lawn maintenance businesses to please be sure to secure your equipment and trailers when not in use (there have been local thefts). Also Neighboring counties are reporting an uptick in UNLOCKED vehicle burglaries. Please, remove all valuables, keys & key fobs and LOCK YOUR VEHICLE! Trista Zimmerman, Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, Crime Prevention Coordinator, [email protected] 941-613-3227 Office
We are looking for a way to recycle styrofoam. We've been told the only place we can take it is the landfill because we are a business. We are wondering what other businesses are doing with theirs. We are also looking to donate flat styrofoam pieces for art or whatever people would like to do with it. Please contact us at aactionappliance@yahoo.com if you have any ideas for us. We really hate to see this stuff end up in landfills when it could be used for other things.
Toby Lynn helps families buy, build, and refinance their home. Conventional, FHA/VA, Primary Residence, Second Homes, Investment Properties, or Construction Loans. Toby Lynn works to get the financing your best buddy needs. Pre-Qualification is FREE! Specializing in Happy, Smooth, and On-Time Closings! CALL TODAY! Toby Lynn, Branch Manager, The Mortgage Firm, 941-356-6579 – www.ThePerfectMortgageSolution.com
Brakes are a pretty important component of your vehicle. While it may be tempting to pay your friend or neighbor $75 to put in a pair of brake pads, Complete Auto Repair asks that you think it all the way through. If something goes wrong later on, it is best to have a warranty that stands behind the parts and labor. We offer a 24,000-mile, nationwide warranty with all repairs. So when you want to spend just one time on a given repair, call Mary at 941-623-2926 to schedule an appointment.
Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage is getting back on the road! This September we are headed up the Atlantic Coast to Virginia and the Oceanside, North Carolina area. We can make room on these trucks for items you want to send up or retrieve from this area. Give us a call at 941-423-5311 to discuss your needs. When quality counts, call Gardiner & Sons.
At Guerzo Business Consulting, we believe in squeezing every bit of value out of your business spending. Marketing is an area where it is easy to have overlapping services and service gaps at the same time, leading to average results with above-average spending. A review of all the ways you are inviting in new business and their effectiveness is a key part of any business plan. If you want to get more out of your marketing spend, let Patti Guerzo review your current situation and offer recommendations. Email Patti Guerzo at [email protected].
Did you know that Murdock Stones Etc. sell Railroad Ties? Check them out at 7621 Sawyer Circle (off Gasparilla Rd. …look for the World’s Largest Mailbox) or 590 Prineville St. in Port Charlotte (by the Sun Flea Market). . www.murdockstonesetc.com. 941-629-6651.
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.
How is it that some shops charge $19.99 for an oil change and others charge more? It’s a case of getting what you pay for. An oil change at Complete Auto Repair comes with a visual inspection of your whole car and the use of high-quality oil that is recommended by the manufacturer. A customer who had been using cheap services just spent many times over to have a new oil pan installed. Low quality oil creates sludge that isn’t removed by the 20-minute service. For a proper oil change your vehicle will appreciate, call Mary at 941-623-2926 to schedule an appointment.
You may have heard that it’s been difficult to get movers. Sometimes the truck arrives without any contractors hired to unload it. If this has happened to someone you know, have them call Kenny Gardiner at Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage. Kenny’s experienced staff will get them out of that jam. For long distance moves, Kenny moves his unloaders WITH the truck, choosing the extra expense to guarantee a smooth move for his customers. When quality counts, call Gardiner & Sons Moving at 941-423-5311.
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BUSINESS FOR SALE. Unique concrete crack repair business located in Charlotte County. High profit margins, no competition, huge niche market that’s growing fast. Will train on using our proprietary system to fix cracks on pool decks, driveways, any concrete surface with follow-up option to paint. Have Nat'l dealer program in-place with huge [potential. Owner retiring. Asking $97k. Reply P.O. Box 511662, Punta Gorda, FL 33951.
The Dellutri Law Group- COVID-19 has served as a reminder that we never know what life may bring us and why we need to be prepared for 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. 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.
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“Fall seven times, stand up eight.” — Japanese Proverb
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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. 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 [email protected] 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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Internal Auditor Responsible for evaluating the financial and operational controls of BOCC and Clerk functions/systems. Also performs guardianship audits in accordance with chapter 744 of the Florida Statutes. Qualified applicants should have a BA in Accounting and 2 years min. audit experience preferred. C.P.A., C.I.S.A., C.I.A, C.F.E. or C.G.A.P a plus. Superior communication, organization and Excel skills is required. This is a full-time position offering a generous benefits package and enrollment in the State of Florida Retirement plan. Salary is based on related work experience. Click link to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlotteclerk
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Career Source of Southwest Florida online resources include available 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 [email protected] 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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My workout-
I started a new workout routine this week, doing crunches twice a day...
I do Cap'n in the morning and Nestle's in the afternoon.
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Send YOUR Member News/Events to [email protected] 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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