Chamber Blog

There is always a value proposition when one invests into themselves, finances or business. When investing, the expectation is to get a return on investment. Membership in the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce is no different. There should always be intent, which I like to call the three P’s. Purpose, plan and payoff. Each step…

Ever been to a networking event and been bored to death? The small talk, the stuffy air between strangers trying to make connections. There’s nothing worse than trying to meet people when you don’t know why you need to meet them in the first place! It doesn’t have to be that way. Networking can be…

Being a member of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, you are offered an affordable investment into your business and a wealth of opportunities to ensure you receive a strong return on investment. My intent of this message is if you are not a member of the Charlotte County Chamber, I encourage you to connect…

The Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 12th Annual Business Expo on Feb. 2 at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center. Commonly known as “The Hottest Business Day in Paradise,” this event is free and open to the public. The Expo will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The first…

This past year has been a year of transition for the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce. New staff, new board members and leadership have added great success to our chamber in terms of record new membership and programs. We are looking to continue this growth as a chamber; and we plan to help our member’s…

Where has this year gone? It is truly amazing how time flies. But here we are, in the full swing of the holiday season. On behalf of our Board of Directors and staff, we wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful, happy and safe holiday season. As we all go out…

Who doesn’t like a FREE, fun, family and community event? Well, if you said yes, come on out on Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 3-6 p.m. at KIA of Port Charlotte. The United Way of Charlotte County is putting on this very special event to Give Hope and Get Hope in support of the Hurricane Ian…

We hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday weekend a couple of weeks ago. With all the hustle and bustle going on in our community this holiday season, not to mention so many are still in recovery mode in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian; dealing with insurance companies, bids, contractors, repair scheduling, etc.,…

On Saturday, Dec. 10, the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce will host its 44th Annual Christmas Parade. This year’s parade theme is “Fishing you a Merry Christmas.” The parade will step off at noon from the Charlotte Performing Arts Center and then will go south on Taylor Street, disbanding at the Charlotte Harbor Event &…

On behalf of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff, we wish all of our members and the entire community a very safe and wonderful Thanksgiving. We love our community and we know many are still wheeling through the effects of Hurricane Ian. We want to ensure our business community has…