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 11, 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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Wednesday, March 13 Networking at Noon at DoughBar Restaurant & Pizzeria (on their covered outdoor patio) 520 King St., Punta Gorda. Please arrive by 11:45 a.m so that we may start promptly at Noon. Kindly RSVP in the member portal. Cost is $20pp.
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.
Yell your color from the rooftops by becoming a sponsor. We are looking for 6 $500.00 Sponsors…we will recognize your business, logo, color and year graduated.
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 digital 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 Business Expo | |
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:
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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Green & Co. Business Brokers
5738 Amberly Drive
Bradenton, FL, FL 34208
Jim Albertson
(941) 720-8956
jalbertson@greenandco.biz
http://www.greenandco.biz
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Thursday, March 14, 2024 Dual Ribbon Cutting with the Englewood Chamber
at 5:00 p.m. by the pool (event is from 4:30-6:00 p.m.)
Gasparilla Boat Tours Grand Opening
at Cape Haze Marina, 6950 Placida Rd., Englewood, FL 34224
Light appetizers & refreshments.
Friday, March 15, 2024, 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Tri-Chamber Ribbon Cutting
Crews Bank & Trust (RC=8:30 a.m.)
1100 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Continental breakfast and refreshments will be provided – Giveaways -This will be a Tri-Chamber Ribbon Cutting with Charlotte County, North Port, and Punta Gorda Chambers Kindly RSVP for planning purposes.
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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Small Business Seminar – BUILDING BUSINESS CREDIT 101 – 100% Free Workshop Learn The Best Way To Access Unlimited Cashflow For Overheads, Payroll & Rent. Plus Unlimited Capital For Growth around your EIN not SSN. Have you Ever Used your Personal Credit Card for Business? Did you Know you EIN is its own Entity capable of building 10 x Business Credit than personal? Would you like to remove personal assets from business? Join Business credit expert Drew Smith this Wednesday March 13th 6:30pm-8pm - Registration kindly requested for planning purposes https://jgaltseminar.com/
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.
Peace River K9 Search & Rescue's first “Poker Walk” event-friendly competition, food, vendors and prizes! March 16th from 10am-4pm at Bert’s Harley Davidson Poker Walk (11am - 1pm) pick up cards throughout Bert’s Harley and Twisted Fork-best hand wins! It’s $25 to play with a “twist” - you’ll can trade out a card too! 10am to 4pm, 50/50 raffle and silent auction. Meet PRSAR members and SAR K9s. PRSAR is a 501(c)(3) assisting local, state, military, private agencies and families in the recovery of lost, missing or abducted persons. We are seeking donations of silent auction items, contact Raine Ray raine@raineray.com 847-815-5010.
The 19th Annual Peace River National Arts Festival will be held on March 16-17, 2024, from 10:00am – 4:00pm Sat & Sun at Laisley Park Waterfront, 100 Nesbit St., Punta Gorda, Florida. Nationally recognized artists will display their works including art glass, fiber arts, jewelry, leather goods, metalwork, oil paintings, photography, pottery, sculptures, watercolor and more. The festival is sponsored by Mosaic and Gettel and hosted by The Visual Arts Center of Punta Gorda. Food & Dessert trucks and a “Youth Art” table. $5 admission at the gate or online www.VisualArtCenter.org
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Fishermen’s Village-Fishermen’s Village will play host to our annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Sunday, March 17, 2024 beginning at 12 noon and continuing until 8 pm. The public is encouraged to attend. Authentic Irish Music to be featured: *The Black Velvet Band from Tampa, FL 12 noon-3 pm (Dry Beach) *The Punta Gorda Bag Pipers 3-5 pm, performing at various locations *Irish Musician Jeff Walton from Saratoga Springs, NY, 4-8 pm (Dry Beach) *Village Restaurants will feature traditional Irish Specialties. Full details www.fishermensvillage.com
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.
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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It takes 28 days to create a new habit…make today day 1. 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
The Small Business Development Center offers classes for business owners to learn new techniques. Here are three upcoming classes: Finding Hidden Cash in Your Business, When Banks Say “No”, and Digital Marketing. Some of our classes are virtual, all are free. Here is a link to the SBDC’s training calendar: https://floridasbdc.org/services/training/live-training-calendar/
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.
Colonoscopies were once the standard screening tool for colon cancer and other bowel diseases, but the procedure’s invasive nature kept many away from the doctor’s office (despite most insurance companies covering the procedure). Today, doctors often recommend at-home stool tests and virtual colonoscopies, which use X-rays to produce images, for normal-risk individuals who do not have a family history of colorectal cancer as a colonoscopy alternative. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to talk to your physician about new preventative screening options available in Southwest Florida. Advocate Radiation Oncology: AdvocateRO.com.
Smile! It's the best curve on your body! Looking for a reason to make a reservation at Soul Dental? We are welcoming new patients, we're judgement-free, comfort-focused, privately-owned, Veteran owned, have excellent affordability options, convenient by caring for ALL your dental needs in one location. When was your last check up? If your eyes rolled up to think, give us a call. (941) 629-7779
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.
Quick Tip from Complete Auto Repair: We have found some people are not aware that your vehicle’s control panel tells you which side of the car has the fuel door. The next time you start your car, look for this indicator. If you get in the habit of looking for it then you’ll have an easy time refueling your next rental. We are here to help, if you have an auto-related question, call (941) 623–2926.
During March, Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage’s calendar fills up with snowbirds who are heading back up North. If you know one of those birds, have them call us to arrange their move. We are fully licensed and insured to move across state lines and use our own trucks. We travel with our unloading crew, so you know the people on both ends who are handling your belongings. "Good friends make Great Referrals".
For a high-quality move, call Kenny Gardiner at 941-423-5311.
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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“Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.” - John C. Maxwell
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Someone knocked at my door last evening. When I opened it, I saw a guy from Domino's holding a chicken pepperoni pizza with extra cheese and onion rings.
"I haven't ordered any pizza," I said. "This must be a mistake."
"No, it's not," he replied. "Your neighbor forgot his Facebook password and wanted to show you what he was eating for dinner."
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Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
2702 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
941-627-2222
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