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2022-2023 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.

PLATINUM LEVEL: Adjuster Groups, LLC; Lesley Barton Coldwell Banker Sunstar; Buffalo Graffix*; Chapman Insurance Group; Charlotte County Ford; Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center; GJC Window & Door; Integrity Employee Leasing; The Daily Sun; Suncoast One Title & Closings, Inc. and Waste Management of Charlotte County

DIAMOND LEVEL: Ashley, Brown & Smith, CPAs; Charlotte State Bank & Trust; Decker Plumbing & Drains, LLC; Elite Inspections & Pest Solutions; Farr Law Firm; The Nix Team at Coldwell Banker; The Purple House Salon by Shawn Gilstad; Tommy's Express Car Wash and WhitCo Insurance-Alexia Martin Agency

EMERALD LEVEL: Centennial Bank; Friendly Floors;  Granny Nannies Home Health Agency; Nolan Family Insurance;  Panther Hollow Dental Lodge;  Port Charlotte Florist; Sandhill Healing Center; South Port Square; St. Andrews South Golf Club; State Farm Insurance-Mike Martin; and Wotitzky, Wotitzky, Ross and Young, PA.

Networking@Noon on Wednesday, June 14th will be at Lime Tequila. Choose your meal when you register. Cost is $20pp. Please Register in the MIC.

Third Wednesday Coffee, June 21, 2023 will be held at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center. Starts promptly at 8:00 a.m. so please be early to get your beverage/pastry and meet and greet before it begins. Our Sponsor: Charlotte State Bank & Trust. Our Program: Patrick Fuller, Director of Charlotte County Emergency Services - "Hurricane Season is Upon Us". Please RSVP in the Member Portal.



Business Card Exchange on Thursday, June 29 (NEW DATE) will be at Coldwell Banker Sunstar, 19700 Cochran Blvd., Port Charlotte. The BCX will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. They have a fun theme "Margaritaville in Port Charlotte" and will have:

Margaritas, Beer, Wine, soft drinks, Catered food, key lime pastry bites, photo booth, office games & scavenger hunt. Remember to bring plenty of Business Cards, and if you like a small gift to promote your business. Kindly RSVP in the Member Portal.

13th Annual Business Expo

Thank You Expo2024 Sponsors:

Print Sponsor: Buffalo Graffix

Newspaper Sponsor: The Daily Sun

Radio Sponsor: iHeart Media, Inc.

Platinum Title Sponsor: Chapman Insurance Group

Silver Sponsor: Southwest Florida Insurance Associates, Inc.

Bronze Sponsor:

Main Stage Sponsor:

After Hours Party Sponsor: Elite Inspections & Pest Solutions

Bag Sponsor:

Refreshment Station Sponsor:

Kick off Party Sponsor:

Lanyard Sponsor:

Rob Hurth Photography, LLC

2395 Tamiami Trail, #15

Rob Hurth

(941) 235-8149

rob@robhurthphoto.com

http://www.robhurthphoto.com

Storm Life Restoration, LLC

5153 Newcastle St.

Fort Myers, FL 34288

Tom Balmes, Eduardo Socha-Cortes, Jodi Quinlan, 

Matt Grueber, Paul Minnich, Pedro Casiano, Ray Smith 

(586) 859-8042

tom.balmes@stormlifepros.com

http://www.stormlifepros.com

Deep End IV Hydration, LLC

206 E Tarpon Blvd NW

Port Charlotte , FL 33952

Dusty Wheeler

(319) 520-5204

deependivhydration@yahoo.com

https://www.facebook.com/people/Deep-End-IV-Hydration-LLC/100092109683162/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Incfile

17350 State Highway 249 Ste 220

Houston, TX 77064-1132

Dustin Ray, Stephanie Denton

(213) 302-8675

contentteam@incfile.com

https://www.incfile.com/florida-llc

Know of a business who would also benefit from being a Chamber member?

Businesses may join online now or please recommend a business to

Jami Joannes JJoannes@CharlotteCountyChamber.org - Thank you!

Ribbon Cutting, Tuesday, June 13 at 5:30 p.m.

Meals on Wheels

3082 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. To celebrate the opening of their new kitchen

This will be a Dual Ribbon Cutting with the Punta Gorda Chamber

Please RSVP in the Member Portal.

Ribbon Cutting new location - Thursday, June 15 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Hometown Title & Closing Services

2091 Tamiami Trail, Unit B, Port Charlotte

(behind the car wash by Forrest Nelson Blvd.) - RSVP in the MIC

Ground Breaking Ceremony - Friday, June 16th at 11:00 a.m.

Johnson &Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services

1515 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. Guest speaker, food & drinks will be served.

Please RSVP in the Member Portal.

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting - Monday, June 26th from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

My Salon Suite (Ribbon Cutting at 5:00 p.m.)

24075 Peachland Blvd. Building 2 Port Charlotte. Refreshments, tours of the salon.

Please RSVP in the Member Portal.

Ribbon Cutting, Thursday, July 20 at 10:00 a.m.

Suncoast Blood Centers

2150 Tamiami Trail #17,Port Charlotte. Refreshments will be served along with tours.

Please RSVP in the Member Portal.

Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening, Thursday, July 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Go4Golf - (Ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m.)

1101 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte. Golf simulators will be open to play on, there will be a closest to the pin contest, closest will win a prize. Snacks & Water provided (beer and wine can be purchased) Please RSVP in the Member Portal.

Dual Ribbon Cutting, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 5:00 p.m.

Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity Englewood Resale Store (5:30 p.m. Ribbon cutting with the Engelwood Chamber) 3325 S. Access Road, Englewood. Food & Refreshments. Please RSVP in the Member Portal.

Kindly RSVP in the MIC (Member Portal) for these events

so that we may properly plan.

Everyone is invited to attend Chamber ribbon cutting events. Come out and support your fellow members in a casual, fun, networking opportunity.

#MembershipAddsValue! #OneCommunity

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.)

Fishermen’s Village announces our inaugural Blues Fest, Saturday, June 17^th 12 noon-10 pm at our scenic Dry Beach/Tiki Bar! Performances to be presented by the Joey Gilmore Band, Dottie Kelly Band and Rockin’ Jake! Enjoy a mini weekend getaway to enjoy Blues Fest by booking your stay at The Suites at Fishermen’s Village! Visit www.fishermensvillage.com for full details!



Charlotte County Foodies, this is your night! C.A.R.E. Auxiliary presents their annual Cooking with C.A.R.E. event on June 21^st. Join Chef Keith Meyer at FM Don’s and watch as he prepares a delicious meal for all of our guests to enjoy. Contact the C.A.R.E. office for details and ticket purchase. 941-639-5499. Don’t delay, tickets are selling fast! Come hungry, leave happy and support a great cause!

The Visual Arts Center is having an Art Sale! This isn’t just any art sale; it is a special sale of all the donated art that has been gifted to us over the year. We are slashing prices on these one-of-a kind pieces to raise money for our Youth Art programs, hurricane repairs, and operational expenses. We will be cleaning out all our closets and drawers as well, to find all the treasures that you may want-glass, tools, canvases, fiber arts supplies, art books, paintings, & more. As they say, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure! Don’t miss this sale! It begins on June 21^st through July 17th, 2023. For more information visit www.VisualArtCenter.org

Charlotte Players-June 22nd Charlotte County Arts Showcase. An evening exploring the beauty and richness of the arts in Charlotte County. Enjoy the opportunity to see a potter’s wheel in action; young people singing and performing: a taste of opera and the glorious sound of an orchestra, and a taste of opera and the glorious sound of an orchestra. An extraordinary occasion to see all of this in one evening! Located in the Gulf Theatre at The Military Heritage, 900 Marion Ave in Punta Gorda. The show begins at 7pm. For tickets go to https://ci.ovationtix.com/35397/pr/1158948/pe/11273805 or call 941-205-8545. 

Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau is excited to sponsor and host the inaugural Gulf Coast Cornhole Classic June 22-24^th at various location in Charlotte County. This three-day social festival and pro-invitational is built around the competitive game of cornhole and live music. Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach will be the host site for three years so our community can look forward to this event for years to come. Cornhole players of all ages and skill level are welcome to participate with a $20,000 guaranteed prize purse. Sign up to play at https://americancornhole.ticketsauce.com/e/aco-gulf-coast-classic/tickets

Call for VENDORS!!! Display your products/services at Fishermen’s Village during one (or several!!) of our upcoming special events: Independence Day Celebration (July 4^th), TikiFest (August 5^th), Key Lime Fest (September 23^rd). For information / registration form, contact: Kathy Burnam, kburnam@fishermensvillage.com!

SAVE THE DATE!! Valerie’s House will be participating in “Pizza for a Cause” Tuesday, July 11th (11am-10pm) at Bocca Lupo. Proceeds from all 3 locations will be going to Valerie’s House Charlotte County (dine-in or take-out). Locations: Port Charlotte: 1900 Tamiami Trail, 33948 North Port: 4301 Aidan Lane, 34297 West Villages (Venice): 12105 Mercado Drive, 34293) Valerie’s House is a nonprofit organization that helps children and families who have lost a loved one. To learn more about our program, please visit Valerie's House (valerieshouse.org).

Fully accredited, Southern Technical College supports Charlotte County offering career training in Surgical and Electrical Technology, Medical and Veterinary Assisting with day/evening options in one-month modules. \Proud to train the next generation of professionals to serve the community. (941) 391-8888 | 950 Tamiami Trail, Suite 109, Port Charlotte | www.southerntech.edu

Parent Newly Diagnosed with Alzheimer's? Now that you have the news—you may be wondering what to do next. Accepting the diagnosis is the first step followed by learning how a parent's memory and health will change over time, financial and legal planning, investigating care options, and understanding the effects of caregiving—especially on the healthy parent who will eventually become the full-time caregiver. BrightStar Care offers tips to help you better care for your senior parent with Alzheimer's

Hurricane cleanup has left metal parts all over our roads.  Even a new tire can get punctured.  At Complete Auto Repair, we help minimize your costs by offering a TITAN Road Hazard Protection on every tire installed at our shop.  No matter what happens, we will repair or replace your tire free of charge.  This protection is honored at over 55,000 shops nationwide.  Call Mary for an appointment at 941-623-2926. 

Kelting Inspections is offering pressure washing services of interior, exterior, and flat surfaces around your home. Call us today for a quote at 941-655-8888.

From May’s Home & Style Magazine: “To make your move less stressful, schedule your move at least one month in advance.” Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage couldn’t agree more!   Summers are the busiest season for moves, so please call Kenny at 941-423-5311 to get on our schedule.  We have the work crews and equipment to make your move happen.  When quality counts, call Gardiner & Sons.  

It’s very easy to start a business by getting on Florida’s Sunbiz website and filling out a form. However, did you know that the form is only step one in a multi-step process necessary to protect your personal assets from business debts. If you have questions, give Mark Martella, Esq. of the Martella Law Firm PLLC a call at 941-867-6865 to schedule a complimentary, confidential, one hour consultation to discuss how to properly set up your business and protect your family’s assets.  

Better choices = a healthier and happier lifestyle, give your employees that option! Starting April 1, 2023, Gulfcoast South AHEC will begin offering $50 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

What Day Was Charlotte County Florida Founded? What was Charlotte County Named After? What Year did Hurricane Charley hit Charlotte County? How many Libraries are in Charlotte County? Please click this link to see the answers https://www.dellutrilawgroup.com/cases-we-handle/

~ Job Spot ~

The Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce is seeking a highly motivated, creative, outgoing, organized, and professional individual to serve as our Director of Business Development. This position covers a wide-range of responsibilities while working in a collaborative and pleasant environment. Medical and vacation benefits provided. For all serious inquiries, please email cover letter and resume to bwhite@charlottecountychamber.org

Florida Premier Contractors is hiring. We are a commercial general contractor located in Punta Gorda, FL. We are hiring for the following positions: Assistant Superintendent, Project Superintendent, Project Assistant, Project Manager & estimator. Please send your resume to admin@fpcbuilds.com

We’re hiring a fun, outgoing, hardworking person to work with us at United Way of Charlotte County. If you are looking for a great opportunity to network and do local good for your community, then check out our Resource Development Director position. Full-time, salary, health benefits, vacation, holidays and retirement included. Click here for more information: https://www.unitedwayccfl.org/now-hiring

The Visual Arts Center is seeking volunteers in a variety of capacities, with time commitments to fit your needs. Art is for everyone! We welcome artists and art appreciators alike. *Volunteer Leadership *Regular Volunteerism *One Time Volunteerism. The mission of the Visual Arts Center is to inspire, explore, create, and promote the visual arts. We need help to continue to do this vital work for our community. Our galleries are free to the public and we offer a variety of classes and events. Please contact, Shawn at engage@visualartcenter.org or 941-639-8810

Kelting's Pool Division is looking for a full-time pool service technician! Our pool service technicians are held to a high standard. In this customer-facing role, you will be servicing and maintaining pools, inspecting equipment, and managing customer expectations daily. This position does include benefits and vacation time. Call us at 941-655-8888 for more information.

Members may create Member-to-Member deals, Hot-Deals, post Jobs and News Releases using the MIC (Member Portal). There is no additional cost to to create these items! We recommend that you check these links each week to see what members are offering.

“If you aren’t going all the way, why go at all”? – Joe Namath

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 Jami Joannes jjoannes@charlottecountychamber.org or call 941-627-2222 for details. Cost to sponsor is $300.

LOCAL-

Please call 2-1-1 for any resource needs.

Charlotte County Economic Development Office- www.cleared4takeoff.com

Community Organizations Active in a Disaster- https://coadfl.org/

Career Source of Southwest Florida online resources include available jobs- https://careersourcesouthwestflorida.com/immediate-southwest-florida-job-openings/

Charlotte County Department of Health- www.Charlotte.FloridaHealth.gov

City of Punta Gorda- http://www.ci.punta-gorda.fl.us/

Charlotte County Administration - https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/dept/admin/Pages/default.aspx

Charlotte County Public Schools- https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/

My Neighborhood, visit www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov and click My Neighborhood in the top menu. See property information and county and/or city services and public facilities in the property’s neighborhood.

United Way of Charlotte County Disaster Relief page at www.unitedwayccfl.org/ian. 

STATE AND FEDERAL-

Florida Chamber of Commerce- www.floridachamber.com/coronavirus

U.S. Department of Labor- https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic

https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osec/osec20200320.

Small Business Administration- www.sba.gov/disaster

Federal Emergency Management Association - www.FEMA.gov or 1-800-621-3362

Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association- https://frla.org/covid-19/

Florida Retail Federation- http://www.frf.org/index.php/news/covid-19

Florida Dept. of Health- http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/COVID-19/

Visit Florida- www.visitflorida.org

Governor's Office- www.flgov.com

Center for Disease Control- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Small Business Development Center - www.fsbdcswfl.org

I got pulled over for speeding.

Officer: “What’s your name?”

Me: “Last name is Goman”

Officer: “And your first name?”

Me: “Frida”

Officer: “You’re Frida Goman?”

Me: “Why thank you! I’ll just be on my way then.”