Charlotte Sun Column

10th Annual Leadership Charlotte Hall of Fame Awards October 16, 2023 On Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce held its 10th Annual Leadership Charlotte Hall of Fame Awards Lunch. We had 100-plus Leadership Charlotte alumni showing their support for all the nominees. It was…

45th annual Charlotte County Chamber Christmas Parade set October 9, 2023 Save the date: Saturday, Dec. 9. Who doesn’t love a great Christmas Parade? Well, I can tell you a few thousand people do! We are very excited to put on our 45th Annual Charlotte County Chamber Christmas Parade. The parade starts at noon from…

Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 98th year October 2, 2023 Words cannot describe the incredible atmosphere we had at our 98th Annual awards luncheon on Thursday at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center. The energy, excitement, camaraderie, support and love from our chamber family was phenomenal! We had a packed house of…

Chamber history lesson September 25, 2023 We’ve all, if not most, have heard of chambers of commerce. Many years ago, I studied a little to get a better understanding of the concept and progression of an industry I was entering. I hope you enjoy. Chambers of commerce have a long history that dates back several…

Leadership Charlotte Class of 2024 announced September 18, 2023 Our Leadership Charlotte program will be entering its 35th year as the premier program of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce. The program truly sets the tone of providing a phenomenal education and experience to how Charlotte County operates, meet all the amazing people that make…

A change in Chamber leadership, but not its mission September 11, 2023 You have heard it before — “Time Flies When You’re Having Fun!” For me the past two years, time has flown by as the Charlotte County Chamber board president, and it has been fun! I have been busy meeting new Chamber members at…

Charlotte County Chamber…your business’ best friend September 4, 2023 The Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce serves as a valuable ally for businesses of all sizes. Our chamber’s focus is on promoting economic growth, advocating for business interests, fostering networking opportunities, and being an indispensable partner for the business community of Charlotte County. Our members are…

Embrace our community…shop local August 28, 2023 We often hear about “Shop Local,” specifically during certain times of the year. To shop local should be a 24/7 concept. Shopping locally offers numerous benefits to both individuals and communities. When we shop locally, we directly contribute to the local economy. Local businesses generate employment opportunities, create…

What to say after you say ‘Hello’ August 21, 2023 The Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce offers a wide variety of networking opportunities for new Chamber members to meet dozens of like-minded professionals and business owners to share their products and services. Ribbon cuttings, Network at Noon luncheons, and 3rd Wednesday Coffees are just several…

Charlotte County Chamber celebrates its 98th year August 14, 2023 On Thursday, Sept. 28, the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 98th Annual Awards Luncheon at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center. It is a privilege and honor to serve in the leadership role as executive director of such a productive and…