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This, That, and other chamber stuff

This, That, and other chamber stuff June 15, 2020 This, that, and other chamber stuff By TERI ASHLEY Have you heard that we’re having an in-person Third Wednesday Coffee membership meeting this week?  It is being sponsored by Gator Wilderness Camp School, and our featured guest speaker will be Dr. Joe Pepe, the Administrator of…

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Business rebounding to continue at the Third Wednesday Coffee

Business rebounding to continue at the Third Wednesday Coffee June 8, 2020 Business rebounding to continue at the Third Wednesday Coffee By TERI ASHLEY Yes, I realize this is a week early, but the June 17 IN-PERSON Third Wednesday Coffee will be the business place to be. It is the chamber’s first non-virtual meeting and…

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2021 Community Guide and Membership Directory is on the way

2021 Community Guide and Membership Directory is on the way June 1, 2020 2021 Community Guide and Membership Directory is on the way By TERI ASHLEY We have a lot to look forward to as we head into June, and then the second half of the year 2020. Ramping up business, welcoming back visitors, enjoying…

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Open for business (except today) as we rebuild customer and visitor confidence

Open for business (except today) as we rebuild customer and visitor confidence May 25, 2020 Open for business (except today) as we rebuild customer and visitor confidence  By TERI ASHLEY The Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce offices are closed on this Monday, and it’s hoped you are all able to find a few moments for…

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LIVE, from the banks of beautiful Charlotte Harbor in downtown Punta Gorda!

LIVE, from the banks of beautiful Charlotte Harbor in downtown Punta Gorda! May 18, 2020 LIVE, from the banks of beautiful Charlotte Harbor in downtown Punta Gorda!  By TERI ASHLEY The Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce will be streaming live into your home or office at 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday morning with its Third Wednesday…

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Remember to stay thankful for what we have

Remember to stay thankful for what we have May 11, 2020 Remember to stay thankful for what we have [Charlotte Sun Column 5-11-20]   By TERI ASHLEY It’s been 70 days since Florida’s first positive COVID-19 case. Depending on who you ask at any given time, it either seems like either 70 minutes … or…

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Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery.

Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery. May 4, 2020 Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery. [Charlotte Sun Column 5-4-20]   By TERI ASHLEY      Our Phase 1 of the “Plan for Florida’s Recovery Post COVID-19 Emergency” officially began just after midnight. So, do you feel any different? Is the seven-page, State…

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Sponsor needed for banner pulling plane, skywriter, and/or blimp

Sponsor needed for banner pulling plane, skywriter, and/or blimp April 20, 2020 Sponsor needed for banner pulling plane, skywriter, and/or blimp [Charlotte Sun Column 4-20-2020]  By TERI ASHLEY Scheduled Event See that up there? I threw those two words up to the top because it’s been awhile since they have been typed together. We have…

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Essential…if you have to ask…

Essential…if you have to ask… April 6, 2020 ESSENTIAL … if you have to ask … – Charlotte Sun Column 4-6-20   By TERI ASHLEY   Last week I wrote that both offices of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce would remain staffed unless a directive was issued for businesses to close and we are…

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