Leadership Charlotte Class of 2025 revealed
September 16, 2024
On Thursday, Sept. 12, the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce held its Leadership Charlotte Class of 2025 Reception at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center.
Our premier program is entering its 36th year. It was with excitement and anticipation; we were able to announce and reveal the incoming class to our business community. Since 1989, through various fundraising events and projects, over one million dollars have been given directly back to the needs of our community, leaving a legacy for their given year.
Please help me welcome and congratulate our Leadership Charlotte Class of 2025:
Sam Alexander of Encompass Health; Alex Andreae of RE/MAX Harbor Realty; Rudy Askew, retired; Ben Bailey, of Charlotte County government; Tabbatha Carter of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office; Tracy Doherty of Charlotte County government; Jordan Flick of The Flick Framework; Danielle Gallagher of Good Stuff Marketing; Deanna Heminger of Suncoast One Title & Closings; Crystal Henderson of the Charlotte County Clerk’s Office; Cindy King of Drug Free Charlotte County; Holli Livingston of Crews Bank & Trust; Kathy Quick of Charlotte County government; Jess Reynolds of Charlotte County Government; Drew Rossi of Protean Design Group; Cherina Rossi of Sun News Media; Hallie Rubins of Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity; Claudette Smith of Charlotte County Public Schools, Kellie Steward of Charlotte County government; Kristen Szych of United Way of Charlotte County; Kerri Tulett of Gladrich Florist Shoppe; Jenny Underhill of Funky Palm Productions; Odie Valdes of the city of Punta Gorda; Barbara Wastart of the Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic; and Joy Williams of Suncoast Biplanes.
Special thanks to TJ Thornberry, Thornberry Custom Builders, for being our Leadership Charlotte Class of 2025 chair, and Donna Barrett, CDBIA, for being our Leadership Charlotte Class of 2025 vice chair. Their leadership, guidance, and direction is greatly appreciated to ensure a productive and beneficial year.
CHAMBER ACTIVITYThird Wednesday Coffee (member event), 8-9 p.m. Sept. 18 at the (note the location change) Realtor Association, 3320 Loveland Blvd., Port Charlotte. Coffee Sponsor is Gulf Coast Partnership. Guest speaker is Denise Dull, President of the Florida International Air Show, who will share news about the Air Show coming November. After the presentation, we’ll have a ribbon-cutting for Clique Photo Booth Rental. Registration is requested at charlottecountychamber.org or 941-627-2222.
Business Card Exchange (member event), 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, Hampton Inn & Suites, 5664 Tuscola Blvd. Appetizers and refreshments will be provided. Please bring a gift to promote your business. Don’t forget business cards. Registration is requested at charlottecountychamber.org or 941-627-2222.
RIBBON CUTTINGSRibbon-cutting ceremonies are an effective way to meet the business owners and fellow chamber members in an informal atmosphere and develop great connections. All are invited. Registration is requested at charlottecountychamber.org or 941-627-2222.
- Del Taco grand opening, 4:30-5:3 p.m. Sept. 16, 19011 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte. Ribbon-cutting at 5 p.m.
- WellRN Hydration and Wellness Medspa , 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, 2395 Tamiami Trail, Unit 209, Port Charlotte. Ribbon-cutting at 5:30 p.m. Food, drinks, tours will be available.
- Sandhill Healing Center, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 24, 2484 Caring Way, Suite D, Port Charlotte. Ribbon-cutting at 6 p.m. Food, refreshments, and facility tours will be provided.
AWARDS LUNCHEON99th Annual Awards Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 27 at Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda. This will be a special event as we award our large, medium, small, and nonprofit Businesses of the Year. The prestigious Pacesetter Award will be given to one very deserving recipient who has set the bar to a level of excellence. We’ll recognize our 2024-2025 Sustaining Partners, whom I refer as our “Chamber Champions.” We will have the honor of welcoming our incoming board president, Kevin Graham, Suncoast One Title & Closing. Registration is required. To reserve your seats or table, visit charlottecountychamber.org or call 941-627-2222.
Visit www.charlottecountychamber.org for more information and events. Bob White is executive director of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce.
Bob White is executive director of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce and may be reached at bwhite@charlottecountychamber.org or 941-627-2222.