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, June 17, 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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Listen to the Radio Show on WKDW 97.5 FM Charlotte County Chamber Speaks on June 10th. Jami Joannes, Director of Business Development, and her guest speaker Kevin Grooms from Xtra Mile Restoration - it airs Mondays from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon and is rebroadcast through July 15th.
Third Wednesday Coffee on Wednesday, June 19th starts at 8:00 a.m. at the REALTORS® of Punta Gorda Port Charlotte North Port DeSoto Inc. Building at
3320 Loveland Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33980 Our Program Speaker is Sheriff Prummell. Following the Coffee, at about 9:00 a.m. we will have a Ribbon Cutting for Insurance Professionals.
Please Register in the member portal for planning purposes.
Members, Join us on June 27th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for the Business Card Exchange at Life Care Center of Punta Gorda. Remember to bring plenty of business cards, and if you like a small gift to promote your business. Please Register in the member portal for planning purposes.
Celebrate the graduation of the Leadership Charlotte Class of 2024 with us on Friday, June 21st from 6:00-8:00 p.m.. Cost is $40pp. Please register for this event through the member portal.
Members, Networking at Noon on July 10 will be at Zoe's Sweet Kitchen. (We will have the registration link turned on as soon as we confirm details.) Please register for this event in the member portal. Cost is $20pp.
Coffee & Chat: Building Business Credit - Thursday, July 11 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. is presented by Drew Smith, Business Credit Expert with J. Galt Finance Suite. Members there is no cost to attend this informative "chat." It will be held at the Realtors of Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, North Port & DeSoto, Inc., 3320 Loveland Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33980-Please RSVP for planning purposes.
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Treat a New Teacher to Breakfast!
Sponsor a New Teacher for Breakfast on Monday, July 31, 2024. Your sponsorship of $45 covers the cost of breakfast for you and a teacher.
We also invite all members who sponsor a teacher to bring us 200 items for Teacher Welcome Bags. Gifts/promotional items for inclusion need to be delivered to the Chamber office at 2702 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19th.
Click Here to Register
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Leadership Charlotte Class of 2025 Applications
Applications for the upcoming Leadership Charlotte Class of 2025 are now available. Be thoughtful answering the nine questions as your answers will have a direct impact on your acceptance into the program. Class size is limited to 25. Simulated Society, a mandatory class, will be on October 25, 2024.
Click here for the application
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The Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce is a collection site for the Toys for Tots Backpack Campaign to support Elementary school children of Charlotte County, teachers and schools. Through July 7th, there will be a collection box in the Chamber office for school supplies, and we appreciate any support you can provide. They are looking for items like, 24pk crayons, glue sticks, disinfectant wipes, pens, pencils, highlighters, notebooks, binders, index cards, tissues, fidgets, zip lock bags, markers and backpacks. There will also be an Annual Backpack Bike Run on June 9th-click here for the flyer, or email karenklasst4t@gmail.com for information. | |
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Advertise your business in the 2025 Community Guide and Business Directory.
Be in the everything you want to know about Charlotte County Guide. This annual publication is distributed at key locations in the county and free for persons inquiring about our community. This is members only opportunity. All advertising copy and payment is due by August 9, 2024.
Click for more information
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Stand Out with an Enhanced Listing
Our 2025 Community Guide and Business Directory will go to press mid-August. Have your business stand out with an Enhanced Business Directory Listing.
Learn more
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NEW Promote your business or event on our LED 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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Did you know you may create News Releases, Post Jobs, Hot-deals and Member to Member deals FREE? Login to the member portal, be on the Home icon, then use the Shortcuts menu on the left of the page to create them. The software will guide you through each step. Once you submit your information the software will send a message to staff to make them active. | |
14th Annual Consumer Marketplace Expo | |
Our 14th Annual Consumer Marketplace Expo2025 will be on February 13, 2025
Remember to add the Expo to your marketing plan/budget.
Sign Up now.
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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: Bone Dry Roofing
Silver Sponsor: Florida Tree
Silver Sponsor: Life Care Center of Punta Gorda
Bronze Sponsor: Better Business Bureau
Bronze Sponsor: Elite Hurricane Home Protection
Bronze Sponsor Succentrix Business Advisors
Main Stage Sponsor: CarmichaelTravel.Com
Breakfast Sponsor: Soul Dental
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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The Flick Framework
Email or Call for Information
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Jordan Flick
(918) 961-8555
jflick@theflickframework.com
http://www.theflickframework.com
Butcosk/Youngblood Realty Team at Allison James Estates & Homes
18501 Murdock Cir., Suite 102
Port Charlotte , FL 33948
Matthew Butcosk, Sarah Youngblood
(941) 916-2355
mbutcosk@gmail.com
http://www.mattsellspuntagorda.com
Bit Key Investigations, LLC (FDACS # A-3300271)
Call or Email for Information
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
George Montenegro
(954) 445-1888
bitkeyinvestigations@gmail.com
https://bkinvestigations.com/ Suncoast Biplanes
12711 SW Kings Row
Lake Suzy, FL 34269
Gareth Williams
(610) 322-4965
flyinghigh@suncoastbiplanes.com
http://suncoastbiplanes.com
Endless Summer Tan and Spa
2300 Tamiami Trail, Unit 10
Port Charlotte, FL 33952-5129
Elizabeth Lombardo
(941) 258-3035
endlesssumertanandspa@gmail.com
http://endlesssummerfl.com
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~ Join us for a Ribbon Cutting ~ | |
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Ribbon Cutting, Thursday, June 20 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (RC=5:45 p.m.)
America’s Boat Club-Peace River,21234 Olean Blvd., Port Charlotte. Refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP for planning purposes.
Ribbon Cutting & Wreck It Block Party Friday, June 21st from 10:00-1:00 p.m.
Promenades at Parkside
3280 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
The fun begins at 10:00 a.m. with a Ribbon Cutting followed by the Wreck It Block Party. Enjoy a morning of shopping, food trucks, and music.
Please RSVP for Planning purposes.
Ribbon Cutting, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. (RC=4:30 p.m.)
Tulips Flower Shop
2171 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Refreshments & Cookies will be served. There will be a Raffle for a wrap bouquet.
Please RSVP for planning purposes.
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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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Get ready to unleash the inner Picasso in your young ones at the Summer Art Camp! From doodling to pottery, there's something for every young artist at the Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda. For just $98 a week, let creativity flow & all supplies included. Sign up now! Visual Arts Center Register https://buff.ly/2TWCN5Y The Galleries are full of art & free to visit. "Ignite Imagination", "Back in Time", & "Wonky World" are on display until July 1st. The Gift Gallery is open & everything is handmade by VAC members. Support local art!!!
Fishermen’s Village - Independence Day Holiday Celebration, Thursday, July 4, 2024. Admission and parking are free and the public is cordially invited to attend. The festivities kick off with the annual Freedom Swim which begins at 1:30 pm from Live Oak Point, northwest side of the north end of the northbound U.S. 41 bridge. Family friendly activities/vendors on the Village Promenade from 12 noon-6 pm. From 5-9 pm, musician Mark Gorka performs in Center Court and From the Edge Band main stage on the Dry Beach! We salute our nation FIREWORKS DISPLAY beginning at 9 pm!
Southwest Florida Leadership Institute Launches "Building Equitable Workplaces: 2024 Summer Workshop Series" to Drive Economic Development through Grant Funding (fgcu.edu) The Building Equitable Workplaces: 2024 Summer Workshop Series June 14-July 24th is designed to equip organizations and leaders with the knowledge, tools, and strategies necessary to advance workplace equity, foster inclusive cultures, and build robust talent pipelines. By addressing critical areas such as gender equity, intergenerational differences and ageism, AI Adoption across skill levels, and many other topics we aim to cultivate a skilled workforce and drive economic prosperity in the region.
This program is sponsored by the Equitable Jobs Pipeline grant and is FREE to the community. Meagan Baskin, PhD, mbaskin@fgcu.edu FGCU, SWFL Leadership Institute.
Join the C.A.R.E. Auxiliary on Monday, June 17, at 5:30pm, at unWINEd Punta Gorda for an evening of "Cooking with C.A.R.E." In collaboration with Taste of Punta Gorda champion Chef Luis Contreras, prepare to be taken on a Mediterranean journey with a four-course menu inspired by Italian, Greek, and Spanish cuisines. Each dish will be expertly paired with fine wines. Reserve seats now for $90 per person, with VIP packages available for $250. Limited seating—call today! 941-639-5499
Join us for the "Live Your Strength" Fundraising Gala a Casino Night of Enchantment, Elegance, and Empowerment on Saturday, July 20th at 3555 Bobcat Village Center Rd., North Port. View and scan the QR code on the flyer or call 941-203-6023 for information. Empowering women through life's transitions, Live Your Strength focuses on financial independence, emotional support & spiritual growth by fostering resilience and confidence www.liveys.org
Join Us for Valerie's House Charlotte County's Inaugural Sunset Soiree ~ Harbor Style! Date: November 16, 6:00 PM. Location: 233 E McKenzie ST Punta Gorda. Get ready for an enchanting evening under the sunset to support grieving children and families in our community. Honorary Chair: Punta Gorda Police Chief Pamela Smith
With her dedication and compassion, Chief Smith is the perfect ambassador for our cause.
Tickets: $100. Every ticket directly funds our grief support programs. Click HERE
Sponsorships and underwriting opportunities available! Contact Tara@ValeriesHouse.org for more information.
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Hurricane Preparedness Tip #5 from the Small Business Development Center: Document your employee’s planned vacations for the rest of 2024. Do they have plans to visit a new baby? An out-of-town wedding? While these events can be accommodated without disruption, a natural disaster here might make it more difficult to be short staffed. Knowledge is power, and this little list can help you maintain coverage should a hurricane hit. The SBDC specializes in practical and proven consulting, offered at no cost to business owners. To become a client, click here. https://floridasbdc.org/request-for-consulting/
Who is taking care of your loved one right now? Look no further!
I am Harriette Kamara and I own a non medical Homecare. My employees and I offer services to our clients in the comfort of their homes or recovering facilities. Our services are reliable, dependable and comfortable because we put our clients needs first. We work with all ages. I can be reached at 813 -720 -7437 Walter's Divine Homecare LLC.
At Buffalo Graffix, our team of professionals deliver the quality and service you are looking for in every project. Come visit our new Sales Office at 17960 Toledo Blade Blvd in Port Charlotte to get started on your next order with us. Whether it’s Promotional Products, Direct Mailers, Imprinted Apparel and Uniforms or Graphic and Web Design, Signs and Wraps, or Fleet Graphics. We are your one stop shop for it all! Our hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30-5:00PM. We look forward to seeing you.
Building a healthier workplace one employee at a time! Gulfcoast South AHEC offers FREE tobacco cessation counseling and FREE Nicotine Replacement in the form of patches, gum and/or lozenges at no cost for qualifying participants. Let’s get back to happy and healthy together. 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.
CV Screening is a family-owned screen repair company in Port Charlotte, Florida. We offer full re-screens and single-panel repairs for your patio, lanai, or front entrance. Call us now at (941) 539-6868 to schedule your FREE ESTIMATE! "Every Panel is Guaranteed."
Rodents love rainy days and your car's drier conditions! Protect your ride with these tips-* Park smart! * Clean it out! * Use repellents! * Shield wires! Save yourself a headache and money. If you suspect rodents inside your vehicle, call Complete Auto Repair at 941-623-2926 for an ASAP repair appointment for an inspection of your wiring.
Exciting News: Introducing Our New Home Models – Oasis and Serenity! We are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of our newest home models, Oasis and Serenity, designed with you in mind by Sharp Development! Serenity Model: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Car Garage and the Oasis Model: 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 2 Car Garage. Both models feature the quality craftsmanship and attention to detail that Sharp Development is known for. Stay tuned for updates and sneak peeks. Thank you for being a valued member of our community! -Sharp Development http://builtbysharp.com
Did you know that Murdock Stones Etc. sells industrial grade weedmat (groundcover) and weedmat pins? The weedmat comes in 12 different sizes. For the month of June all chamber members can get $10 off any one roll of weedmat. 7621 Sawyer Circle (off Gasparilla Rd. …look for the World’s Largest Mailbox). 590 Prineville St. in Port Charlotte (by the Sun Flea Market). . www.murdockstonesetc.com. 941-698-9769.
Charlotte Players- Join us in our 64th season of community theater. Our new season begins on September 12th with Always a Bridesmaid. Check out our whole season at https://www.charlotteplayers.org/in-the-news/. For more information call 941-255-1022.
During the entire month of June, Drug Free Punta Gorda will receive funds for each "Community Bag" purchased at our local Winn Dixie on Bermont Rd., Punta Gorda. Last year was our first year participating in this program, we made $3.00. This year, I have set a $200.00 goal. If you would like to help DFPG during this month's Community Bag Program fundraiser, please download the attachments above which you may use on social media or send via email to promote this fundraiser. I appreciate everyone sharing this information with our community. Flyer 941-662-6687
Cryotherapy of Charlotte County June Special’s - Choose your package - $75. Package #1 - Whole Body Cryotherapy session and Halo Salt Booth session and either a Vibration Plate session or a Compression Boot session or Package #2 - Infrared Sauna session and Halo Salt Booth session and either a Vibration Plate session or a Compression Boot session. We are also offering a NEW CLIENT SPECIAL (First time clients only) this month - 50% OFF any service (excludes AIS stretching and CryoSkin Revolution services). Call (941) 979-7057.
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"You'll always miss 100% of the shots you don't take." Wayne Gretsky | |
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Salesperson: "This is your lucky day! We have a special offer: Buy one, get one free!"
Customer: "No thanks. I don't need two."
Salesperson: "Then give the free one to a friend!"
Customer: "I don't have any friends."
Salesperson: "Then make one with the free item!"
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Jill: I can stay underwater for ten minutes!
Jack: That’s impossible!
Jill: (takes a glass of water and holds it over her head for ten minutes.) See, I told you!
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Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
2702 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
941-627-2222
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