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January 15, 2024
Joining the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce provides businesses with access to resources, discounts and relationships that enable them to save money, market their products and streamline their processes. Whether your business is looking for Business-to-business partners and sales, help with customer acquisition, or guidance on HR processes, our organization can help.
The opportunity to network among local business owners, operators and industry movers is one of the most appealing aspects of joining our chamber. Meet and greets, our networking lunches, and Business Card Exchange’s enable individuals to develop mutually beneficial marketing strategies and foster the discussion of business strategy.
The Charlotte County Chamber offers a variety of partnership opportunities. Our ambassador program, for example, consist of members who work to help new members actively use the chamber services. In turn, members learn to market their products collaboratively. When your business joins our chamber all your employees have full access to our suite of benefits and educational and social opportunities. This enables individuals within your company access to the same people and resources that benefit you and your business.
Invest into your business by being a part of our dynamic chamber family and you will see a profitable and beneficial result. Not a member, give me a call at 941-627-2222
Chamber Activities
Third Wednesday Coffee (member event): 8–9 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17, Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda. Coffee Sponsor: CeJay Websites & Photography. Guest Speaker/Program: Status of the Cultural Center of Charlotte County. There has been an impact study as well as focus groups. We’ll hear from the Charlotte County administration as to what the future holds for the property. Registration is requested. To RSVP, visit charlottecountychamber.org or call the chamber office at 941-627-2222.
Business Card Exchange (member event): 5–7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25, Lake Michigan Credit Union, 2120 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. Birthday Themed Party (plus, it’s Natalie Proctor’s B-Day). Contest for the Best Birthday Hat, with prizes. Bring a gift to promote your business. Don’t forget your business cards. Registration is requested, To RSVP, visit charlottecountychamber.org or call the chamber office at 941-627-2222.
Ribbon Cuttings
Ribbon cuttings are an effective way to meet the business owners (and fellow chamber members) in an informal atmosphere and develop great connections. Plus, you get familiar with their products and services provided. Please take the time to show your support and attend our ribbon cuttings!
Soul Dental (grand reopening): 5:30–6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 18, 911 Tamiami Trial, Port Charlotte (ribbon-cutting at 5:30 p.m.). Appetizer and drinks will be provided. Raffle baskets. Registration is requested, To RSVP, visit charlottecountychamber.org or call the chamber office at 941-627-2222.
Brighter Than Ever Salon (grand opening): 5–6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 425 Cross St., Suite 212, Punta Gorda (ribbon-cutting at 5:30 p.m.). Appetizer and beverages will be provided. Raffles for attendees (Hair Blow Out, Nails Gel Manicure, and Men’s Haircut). Registration is requested. To RSVP, visit charlottecountychamber.org or call the chamber office at 941-627-2222.
Special events
Decades Pop Trivia: 5:30–7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25 at Twisted Fork, 2208 El Jobean Rd., Port Charlotte. Hosted by the Charlotte County Chamber Social Club. Test your music trivia knowledge from the 50’s-80’s. Open to the Public. $20 per person Food/drinks available for purchase. To sign up, visit charlottecountychamber.org or call the chamber office at 941-627-2222.
13th annual Business Expo (Hottest Business Day in Paradise): 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 at Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda. Free and open to the public. Imagine marketing your business in an 8-by-10-foot booth and having 1,000-plus visitors and residents see the products and services you provide. You will have the opportunity to see more folks in a matter of five hours than you may see in a month. This will be an excellent environment for maximum business exposure for sales, lead generation and develop great connections. Plus, there will be over 90 other exhibitors for business-to-business to develop client/customer relationships. Deadline to reserve your booth is Tuesday, Jan. 23. There will be no late entries accepted. To reserve your booth, visit charlottecountychamber.org or call the chamber office at 941-627-2222.
Bob White is executive director of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce.