~ 96th Year Serving Charlotte County ~
Punta Gorda ~ Port Charlotte ~ Englewood ~ Charlotte Harbor ~ Murdock
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BUSINESS ONLINE
~ Monday, April 12, 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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Chamber Events and Updates
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Networking at Noon
Wednesday, April 14, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Finnegan’s Grille & Pub
1825 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
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Business Card Exchange
Thursday, April 22, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Dream Salon & Spa
117 Herald Court, Punta Gorda
Restock your business cards, purchase a fabulous gift exchange item, and remember to shop member-to-member businesses!
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The Leadership Charlotte Class of 2020 continues to move forward with their amazing class project to benefit the youth of Charlotte County. For more information on how can assist with this important initiative, please click the button below:
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Tidewell Foundation, Inc.
Wednesday, April 21, 8:30 a.m.
(Immediately after Third Wednesday Coffee)
Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center
75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda
Dream Salon & Spa, LLC
Thursday, April 22, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
(In conjunction with Business Card Exchange.)
117 Herald Court, Unit 115, Punta Gorda
Rita’s Italian Ice
Thursday, May 13, 5:30 p.m.
(One-Year Anniversary)
4255 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
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All Seeing Home Inspection
24123 Peachland Blvd C4, #125
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
941- 564-3013
Chris Rayborn
allseeinghomeinspection.com
Zest Nutrition
1825 Tamiami Trail, Unit E5
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
952-220-1697
Vanessa Sannan
vsannan.goherbalife.com
Robin Carmichael, ACC Cruise Planners
941 Tamiami Trail, Suite A
Port Charlotte, FL 33953
941-259-1711
Robin Carmichael
carmichaeltravel.com
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Expo Sponsors:
(More and more and more!)
Platinum Title Sponsor- Chapman Insurance Group
Platinum Title Sponsor- Kia of Port Charlotte
Platinum Title Sponsor- Total Air Solutions
Gold Presenting Sponsor- Burnt Store Title and Escrow
Gold Presenting Sponsor- Quigley Eye Specialists
Bronze Participating Sponsor- American Imaging of SW Florida
Bronze Participating Sponsor- Charlotte Health Solutions
Bronze Participating Sponsor- Life Care Center of Punta Gorda
Bronze Participating Sponsor- The Mortgage Firm
Bronze Participating Sponsor- The Mosaic Company
Business After Party Sponsor- Elite Inspections and Pest Solutions
Print Sponsor- Buffalo Graffix
Newspaper Sponsor- Sun Coast Media Group
Radio Sponsor- iHeart Media
Lanyard Sponsor- Chapman Insurance Group
Event Bag Sponsor- Whitco Insurance- Alexia Martin Agency
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. Click the EXPO EXPO EXPO button below for the ~HOT~ details!
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Expo Exhibitors:
(More and more and more!)
AADisaster Restoration; Achieva Credit Union; American Imagining of SW Florida; Anderson Enclosure's LLC; Bathfitter of SWFL; Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda; BrightStar Care of Venice and Port Charlotte; Buffalo Graffix; Burnt Store Title and Escrow; CareerSource Southwest Florida; Centennial Bank; Certain Service; CFS Roofing; Chapman Insurance Group; Charlotte County Clerk of Circuit Court and County Comptroller; Charlotte County Community Services; Charlotte County Economic Development Office; Charlotte County Property Appraiser Paul Polk; Charlotte County Water Rainsoft; Charlotte-Desoto Building Industry Association; Charlotte Health Solutions; Charlotte Technical College; Chelsea Place Senior Care; Charlotte State Bank and Trust; Charlotte Technical College; Coastal Dermatology; Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty; Cutco Closing Gifts and 360 Business Growth; Elite Inspections and Pest Solutions; Fabulous Finds Re-Sale Shop; Farr Law Firm; Fawcett Memorial Hospital; Florida International Airshow; Florida Weekly; Foot and Ankle Centers of Charlotte County; FSBDC at FGCU; Gator Wilderness Camp School; Icard Merrill Attorneys and Counselors; iHeart Media; Integrity Insurance Agency; Kia of Port Charlotte; Labor Solutions; LaQuinta Inn and Suites/Microtel Inn and Suites Port Charlotte; Liberate Physician Centers- Southwest Florida; Life Care Center of Punta Gorda; Maple Leaf Golf & Country Club; Michaela Kennedy; Murdock Stones Etc.; The SCORE Association; Port Charlotte Rehab and Nursing; Pregnancy Solutions; Quigley Eye Specialists; Radiology Regional Center; Rescue Air Cooling and Heating; S&N Motorsports; ServPro of Port Charlotte/Venice; Shutters9-1-1, LLC; SKY Family YMCA at Franz Ross; Sun Coast Media Group; Tampa Bay Rays; TaxSavers; The Mortgage Firm; The Mosaic Company; Tidewell Hospice; Total Air Solutions; Tony/Rhonda Gustitus Team-Keller Williams Peace River Partners; Valerie's House; Vickie Potts, Charlotte County Tax Collector; Village Place Senior Living; Vintage Motor Car Club of America SWFL Region; and Whitco Insurance- Alexia Martin Agency.
Make sure YOUR local business is part of this ~HOT~ August event. Click the EXPO EXPO EXPO button below for details!
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All Seeing Home Inspection is a family owned and operated company based out of Port Charlotte. We offer an array of services from comprehensive home/condo inspections to stray voltage testing to air quality testing. Most reports are available within 24 hours, we are supra eKey holders, and our inspector has received both doses of the Covid-19 vaccination. Whether you are buying, selling, or looking to save money on your homeowner’s insurance, we are here to help. Please give us a call or visit our website to schedule an appointment. www.AllSeeingHomeInspection.com
Programs and Services for Families and Caregivers Touched by Alzheimer's and All Other Dementia--Please Pass them on. The Alzheimer's Association offers support groups, individual care consultations, a 24/7 helpline (800.272.3900), on-demand webinars, and a plethora of online resources at alz.org to help those touched by dementia; all are free of charge. No one should face Alzheimer's and other dementia alone. Please contact Kathy Heldman at [email protected] for more information.
Are you doing everything you can to market yourself? Buffalo Graffix is here for all your printing and design needs! Need some help with your marketing plan for the year? There’s no better time than right now to figure out the best way to promote your business. We’ve got tons of specials going on right now to save you money and get things done! Contact us today at 941-625-2833 or [email protected] to see what we can do for you!
Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies- We’re excited to announce registration for our Run for Consent 2021 virtual 5K event is now open! Run for Consent is a month-long movement where people throughout Charlotte County pledge to Start By Believing in support of all sexual assault survivors — through running, walking, cycling, rolling, or any other type of movement — Showing their commitment to help end sexual assault across our local community. Register for this FREE event at www.carefl.org . Together we can make a difference!
Charlotte County will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the county’s creation with a Centennial Gala, 6-11 p.m., April 23 at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center. This gala will include a cocktail hour, dinner, cash bar, dancing and live entertainment.
The following crimes were reported: Ford F150 (key fob left inside with tools); Well system from home construction; Well equipment; 20 interior doors from home construction; two catalytic converters off Ford F-350s; Several power tools at home under remodel; Yamaha 150 4-stroke outboard motor (from vessel at storage facility); Dark green Aura BMX style bike next to bridge while owner fishing. Secure/remove valuables, never leave keys or fobs in vehicles, and lock doors. If you see something suspicious, say something. Charlotte County Sheriff's Office- 941-639-0013. Free construction site “No Trespassing” signs- Call Crime Prevention at 941-613-3227.
Visit one of the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center’s beautiful preserves and enjoy free education programs! There is only one week left to attend free guided walks at Alligator Creek Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. This week you may also attend a walk at Tippecanoe 2 Preserve, Bill Coy Preserve, Cedar Point Environmental Park, and Charlotte Flatwoods Preserve. Also, on Fridays in April, we will be hosting toddler programs at Cedar Point Environmental Park! Check our calendar at www.checflorida.org for more programs and information about how to register.
Charlotte Players-Hotbed Hotel. April 15-25, 2021. The Turtle Beach Hotel is going through hard times, so the husband- and – wife owners have it on the market. Nothing, of course, goes according to plan, in this hilarious farce. Located at Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle in Port Charlotte. For more information, contact the Box Office at 941-255-1022 or online at www.charlotteplayers.org
The Children’s Network of Southwest Florida needs volunteer mentors! Our mentors provide support for Charlotte County families that have been reunified with their child(ren) through the child welfare system. By sharing your life experience, providing support and linkage to community resources, you can help a family stay together! Please fill out an application at www.childnetswfl.org. Training is offered via email and support can be provided to families via phone, electronic means, or in-person. For more information contact our Family Mentor Coordinator [email protected] or call 941-613-3937. Lend-A-Hand ~ Mentor A Family Today!
It’s no secret that technology in new cars is making maintenance and repairs more costly and difficult. Complex wiring can make it a real challenge to find the root cause of a problem. Case in point: Last week at Complete Auto Repair we fixed a new car whose transmission wouldn’t shift. How? By replacing a light bulb in the car’s cabin! If your new car is behaving strangely, its computers may be at fault. Call Ron Morgan at 941-623-2926 to discuss your situation.
Divine Global Recovery is a brand new non profit organization dedicated to helping families after natural disasters. (844) 99 - DIVINE; www.divineglobalrecovery.org
We are having a “Mother Nature” Art Contest at PG Social House, 124 Cross St. Punta Gorda 33950 941-347 - 7888 Thursday May 6th from 5 - 7 PM. Theme: What does a family friendly image of Mother Nature look like to you? Entries can be a photo, drawing or painting no larger than 11 1/2 by 17 and it must be dropped off at PG Social House by no later than 5 PM on Wednesday May 5th. 12 and up to enter. Prizes for 1st - 2nd - 3rd prize. Must be present to win.
To: Managers of healthcare facilities. We are offering ten seniors who are dysphagia patients (and their caregivers) the opportunity to participate in tasting of a delicious new line of frozen pureed foods. Planned for Summer 2021. The food is level four, IDDSI Guidelines, custard thick. Essential Dysphagia Kitchen will ship samples of our menu of breakfast, light lunch, dinner and desserts! We have a four question survey for each meal. As a thank you, we offer a 20% discount on orders from Dysphagia Kitchen. Contact: Diane Wolff, Founder, Essential Puree, [email protected]
The Suites at Fishermen’s Village offer a terrific, relaxing get-a-way without going far away! Stay with us in a spacious 1,000 sq. foot suite situated above all the amenities of Fishermen’s Village! Enjoy magnificent sunsets while listening to local musicians, dine on delicious cuisine, take in some retail therapy at our independently owned shops/boutiques, sunset cruise with King Fisher Fleet or rent a boat from Holidaze Boat Rental! Visit on line at www.fishville.com/resort or call 941 621-6046 for rates and availabilities!
Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage is headed up to New England in 2 weeks. There’s room on our truck for a few more items, and we’re available to pick up items en route home and bring them to you. If you’ve been looking at that auction item that’s too big to mail, this could be a good opportunity to acquire it. Call Kenny Gardiner at 941-423-5311 to discuss your plans. When quality counts, call Gardiner & Sons.
Guerzo Business Consulting works to get all advantages for their business clients. The latest focus is on accessing government relief funds. In addition to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, there is also an EIDL grant for low-income areas whose revenue fell 30% or more in 2020. Believe it or not, many areas around 41 qualify! If you want to learn what assistance may be earmarked to help you, call Patti Guerzo at 312-420-0884. In 5 minutes or less, you can learn if you can look forward to new injections of capital that do not need to be repaid.
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.
The 1st Annual “Hope for Homeless” Spring Golf Scramble event to benefit the Homeless Coalition will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Deep Creek Golf Club located at 1260 San Cristobal Avenue in Deep Creek. Check-in is at 7:30 am and shotgun is at 8:30am. The cost is $85 and includes: 25 chance auction tickets, 2 drink tickets, a continental breakfast, a delicious lunch and mulligans for your team. Please contact Darcy Woods at 941-627-4313, Ext. 134 or email [email protected] to reserve a spot.
Are you the person in the household who pays the bills? Do you have someone else who can pay them if you are not at home? Sue Craig of Independent Financial Coaching can help make sure your household finances are organized enough for someone else to maintain the household, giving you the peace of mind that comes with a smart backup plan. Sue’s process is easy to use and quick to set up. If you want to help your family learn how to help you, give Sue a call at 941-918-5324.
Please welcome Henry Garcia, April 15th from 5pm-7pm for a complimentary Wine & Cheese Reception! Henry combines his love for painting on canvas with his trade as an interior and exterior painter for residential and commercial properties where he is considered one of the best in the industry due to his fine lines and eye for detail. Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes and Cremation Services are proud to be part of Art in Public Places thru The Arts & Humanities Council. Join Henry April 15th, 5pm-7pm, 635 E Marion Ave, Punta Gorda.
Lightspeed Voice recently presented the 1st Quarter Lightspeed GIVES Community Awards.
CLICK HERE to view which organizations and causes received funding.
Despite popular belief and misleading online advertising, there's really no single FCRA-compliant source nor nationwide search from which to obtain criminal records. Law enforcement agencies have a national database available (National Crime Information Center), but most private sector employers are denied access. However, all crimes are prosecuted in county, state, or federal courts and original records from those sources are readily available to all employers and landlords. For FCRA-compliant employment and tenancy screening services, contact Doris Hebert-Ferrigno at NRG Background Checks. Call: 941-488-8500 or 800-531-6522; Fax: 941-488- 8505; Email:
Attention: Charlotte County Chamber Expo Exhibitors - Slide Show/Video Production Available for Your Booth Exhibit. Premier Photographic Events, "2019 Charlotte County Chamber Small Business of the Year," is offering a Slide Show/Video of Your Business or Service. A great way to introduce your business, service, staff and unique features of your business or service – at the Expo. We have produced over 150 slide show videos for businesses and non-profits in Charlotte County. Contact us today for a Free Consultation. [email protected] or 941.626.0551. Steve Lineberry - Photographer
A Healing Field of Honor at Laishley Park- hosted by Punta Gorda Rotary Club and Foundation, May 28-31, 2021! United States flags will fly in solemn formation, creating an awe-inspiring panorama for everyone to enjoy. This stirring display of 1000+ flags will be a community tribute to honor our heroes. Each flag will represent an individual and therein tells a story. Honor our fallen heroes as well as veterans, first responders and frontline line workers, doctors, nurses, teachers and our community! Donate and dedicate a flag (or more) or become a sponsor at https://www.healingfield.org/event/puntagordafl21. Info- Alyson Burch, call or texting 941-875-3829.
Ladies! Have you postponed or put off your screening exams (hint: Mammogram!) because of the pandemic? It’s time to get back on track! Radiology Regional in Port Charlotte has the latest technology including 3D Digital Mammograms. We have a beautiful facility, highly skilled technologists, and Fellowship Trained Women’s Imaging Radiologists! We will also help you retrieve your previous exams for comparison, no matter where they were done! Call 941-255-7594 to schedule. 18300 Murdock Circle, Bldg 15, behind the Murdock Surgery Center (GPS: use Radiology Regional Port Charlotte)
We are back! The St. Vincent dePaul Rummage Sale will be held Saturday May 1st from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 25200 Airport Road and Taylor Road. There will be household items, furniture, linens, clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry, books and toys. Masks are required for all shoppers while on the SVdP compound. All St Vincent helpers will also be wearing a mask. Please join our Sacred Heart Conference of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul in our continuing efforts to raise money to assist those in need in our community. SVdP Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Telephone: Office 941-575-0767; Furniture: 941-575-8544; RAIN DATE: Saturday May 8th
Volunteers Needed- Our program is currently accepting volunteers to mentor students with our Scholarship Program. Mentors are academic guides ensuring the students does well in school, meets college requirements and keeps the student focused on being accepted to a Florida college. Mentoring requires meeting weekly for at least 30 minutes in-person, via Zoom, and App Chat or Video. Being part of the journey as a strong influence is rewarding and enjoyable creating a long-term relationship. Contact me for details at 941-255-7500 ext 169 or [email protected]. https://www.takestockinchildren.org
Gloria Smith, Student Services Coordinator
The Firm 360° Photography asks: Have you ever driven past a business and wondered what it looks like inside? With a 3D Virtual Walking Tour it is now possible to see the “inside view” right from your phone or computer. We create this for your business and enhance your online Google listing as well. Why? Because the more exposure you have, the more clients you get. Contact us today for details at 941-347-8198 and visit our website for examples. www.thefirm360.com/portfolio
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
The Blue Butterfly Family Grief Center is a program of Tidewell Hospice with a mission for serving grieving children and families in Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee and Desoto counties. Led by mental health professionals, children who are grieving a significant person after a death, attend support groups alongside their peers twice per month. Blue Butterfly groups are held at First Alliance Church, 20444 Midway Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. Please call to register, 941-893-6610.
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“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.” – Colin Powell
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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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Office Coordinator - Drug Free Charlotte County. Responsibilities include bookkeeping and financial reporting, maintaining corporate records and documentation, data entry and related administrative duties. This is a full-time position with benefit package. Must have strong work experience using QuickBooks and Microsoft Office. Learn more at the full posting at www.drugfreecc.org. Please send resume and salary requirements to [email protected] before 4 p.m. on April 26, 2021.
The Isles Yacht Club is looking for a well organized Media Coordinator/Office Manager to create communication and outreach to our members via our website, newsletters, emails, and social media. Our ideal candidate will have previous office management experience and be well-versed in both print and digital design. Excellent skills with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint a must. Must truly enjoy interacting with people. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Sound like you? Apply here. https://www.indeed.com/q-Isles-Yacht-Club-l-Punta-Gorda,-FL-jobs.html
Murdock Stones Etc. is looking to fill 2 positions...one for part-time driver. Some dump truck and/or loader/forklift experience preferred. The other job is for a yard worker/front end loader. Some front end loader experience preferred. Apply in person at 590 Prineville St. in Port Charlotte after 9am. We are open 8-5 Monday through Friday and Saturdays 8-12. It's a good place to work...we have employees that have been here 19, 10, 6, 5 and 5 years...no phone calls please.
Your "Help Wanted" information could be here! Please submit 90 words or less to [email protected].
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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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One nice spring day I was feeling a bit nostalgic and decided to take a stroll around the neighborhood of my youth. When I came to the house where I grew up, I went to the door and asked if I could go in and look around. They said no and slammed the door. My parents can be so rude.
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Send YOUR Member News to the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce 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.)
Teri Ashley, Executive Director
Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce
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2702 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
941-627-2222
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Social Distancing and Health Safety Protocol Statement: The Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce requests that you kindly not attend events with a fever, any COVID-19 Symptoms, if anyone in your household has shown symptoms of COVID-19, or if you are included in a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defined high-risk category for COVID-19. Additionally, while we know that most are accustomed to handshakes, fist-bumps, and hugs, we ask that you refrain during this time and follow all recommended health safety protocols. Social distancing is required by anyone attending chamber events and it is recommended that face masks be worn to lessen the possible transmission of COVID-19 to others. By attending Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce events, all attendees acknowledge and assume the risk that COVID-19 is contagious and exposure may occur. :
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