The 13th annual Integrity Golf Classic is set
March 25, 2024
We are looking forward to putting on our 13th annual Integrity Gulf Classic on Saturday, May 25, at St. Andrews South Golf Club. So, shine up your golf clubs and make sure you have plenty of golf balls in the bag. This scramble golf tournament is always a lot of fun and it is for a great cause. The proceeds go towards funding our Junior Leadership Charlotte Program for our Charlotte County High School students.
We would like to thank Integrity Employee Leasing for being our Title Sponsor. Special thanks to Charlotte County Ford for being our Hole-in-One Sponsor and Finnegan’s Grille & Pub for being our Putting Contest Sponsor ($500 cash prize). All three of these organizations have a huge impact in our community and are Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce champions.
Whether you are a member of our chamber or not, you are more than welcome to participate and get a foursome together. Only 30 teams will be available to play. There are plenty of sponsorship opportunities available (members only). Don’t miss out on a great day of golf, great lunch, and plenty of raffle items! Cash prizes and trophy’s to be awarded for first, second, and third place finishes. To register your team or to secure your sponsorship, visit charlottecountychamber.org or call the chamber office 941-627-2222.
Chamber activities
Business Card Exchange (member event): 5–7 p.m., Thursday, March 28 at the Visual Arts Center, 210 Maude St., Punta Gorda. Appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks will be provided. Fun and games of course. Bring a gift to promote your business. Don’t forget your business cards.
Networking at Noon Lunch (member event): 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m., Wednesday, April 10 at Finnegan’s Grille & Pub, 1825 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.
Third Wednesday Coffee (member event): 8–9 a.m., Wednesday, April 17 at Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda. Coffee sponsor: TBA. Guest speaker/program: TBA. Immediately following our program, we’ll have a ribbon-cutting for Insurance Professionals USA.
Coffee & Chat: 9–10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 18, Association of Realtors Building, 3320 Loveland Blvd., Port Charlotte. Topic: “Simple AI, Social Media, and Personal Branding Strategies” presented by Steve Black.
Business Card Exchange (member event): 5–7 p.m., Thursday, April 25, Parkside Assisted Living and Memory Cottage, 2595 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte. Appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks will be provided. Fun and games, of course. Bring a gift to promote your business. Don’t forget your business cards.
Registration is requested for all events. 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!
Registration is requested for all events. To RSVP, visit charlottecountychamber.org or call the chamber office at 941-627-2222.
Cruzin’ Dental, P.A.: 5–6:30 p.m. (ribbon-cutting at 5:30 p.m.) Wednesday, April 10, 220 Kings Highway, Suite 3-1, Port Charlotte. Hawaiian themed. Hawaiian chicken & rice, chicken strips, and refreshments will be provided.
Waggles Puppies (grand reopening): 5–6 p.m. (ribbon-cutting at 5:30 p.m.) Tuesday, April 16, 2686 Tamiami Trail, Suite 3A, Port Charlotte. Refreshments, snacks and raffles will be provided.
Bert’s Black Widow Harley-Davidson: 4–5:30 p.m. (ribbon-cutting at 4:45 p.m.) Tuesday, April 30, 2224 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte. Appetizers, beer, soft drinks from the Twisted Fork will be provided. Gather in the showroom for a raffle ticket for a Black-Widow/Harley-Davidson gift basket.
Special events
Celebrate National Karaoke Week: 5:30–7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 23 at Gilded Grape Winery & Wine Bar, 3796 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. This event is organized by the Charlotte County Chamber Social Club. Bragging rights for the best costume resembling your singer, most memorable performance, and best group choreography. Open to all. To RSVP, visit charlottecountychamber.org or call the chamber office 941-627-2222
Bob White is executive director of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce.