MISSION STATEMENT

We empower businesses to thrive!

VISION STATEMENT

To be the indispensable force behind connection, growth, and success for our business community.

CORE VALUES

Dedication to Growth

Relevant Connections

Bold Advocacy

~ Serving Charlotte County Since 1925 ~

 Punta Gorda ~ Port Charlotte ~ Englewood ~ Charlotte Harbor ~ Murdock

October 26, 2026

PLATINUM PLUS SUSTAINING PARTNERS

PLATINUM SUSTAINING PARTNERS

DIAMOND SUSTAINING PARTNERS

EMERALD SUSTAINING PARTNERS

Your next great business idea might be waiting at the Chamber office!

We have a small library of free books for anyone interested in strengthening their business, leadership, sales, communication, and productivity skills.

Featured titles include:

•    Principle-Centered Leadership
•    On Speaking Well
•    The Power of Positive Relationships
•    The Go-Giver
•    Eat That Frog!
•    Whale Done!
•    The Procrastinator’s Handbook
•    The Power of Engagement
•    The Customer Rules
•    The Tipping Point
•    The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
•    How I Raised Myself from Failure to Success in Selling

These books were generously donated and are free to take. Stop by the Chamber office, browse the collection, and give a great book a new home—your next breakthrough may be only a few pages away!

Come take a look and find your next read. 

~ Just for Fun ~

What’s orange and faster than a speeding train? Super Pumpkin

How do you fix a broken pumpkin? With a pumpkin patch

Why was the gourd so gossipy? To give ’em pumpkin to talk about

What’s the best thing to put in pumpkin pie? Your teeth

What did the jack‑o’‑lantern say to the unripe pumpkin? You’re looking a little green

What’s a jack‑o’‑lantern’s favorite sport? Squash

How do jack‑o’‑lanterns build muscle? By pumpkin iron 

N.E.X.T

Networking-meaningful relationships

Economic Development-growth & innovation

Xpanding Influence-elevating our impact

Tribute-celebrating achievements

Staff Directory

Bob White, Chief Executive Officer bwhite@charlottecountychamber.org

Jami Joannes, Dir. of Events & Programs jjoannes@charlottecountychamber.org

Dawn Anthony, Dir. Business Development danthony@charlottecountychamber.org

Ruth Uzonyi, Dir. of Finance ruzonyi@charlottecountychamber.org

Stephanie Sarivannara, Office Manager ssarivannara@charlottecountychamber.org

Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce charlottecountychamber.org