Chamber Blog

I’ve known Maryann Mize since being in Charlotte County for almost 10 years. Maryann retired from Charlotte State Bank and Trust last July as a Senior Vice President, after more than 28 years of service. Now Maryann and her family will begin a new journey towards the end of the month. To say Maryann has…

Last Thursday, we had our 11th Annual Charlotte County Chamber Business Expo. There were 80 local businesses showcasing their products and services. I would consider the event a success! For those Charlotte County Chamber members who would like to participate next year, mark your calendars for Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. You do not want to…

We have been going nonstop for the past four months. This trend will continue as the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated in providing the most effective avenues for our members to be engaged and committed in the success and growth of their businesses. February is jammed packed with great member opportunities. Mark your…

Game on! Now would be the time to secure your booth to participate in our 11th Annual “Hottest Business Day in Paradise” Business Expo. Our Expo will be on Thursday, Feb. 3 at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. We traditionally…

On behalf of our Board of Directors and chamber staff, we wish everyone a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. We are excited to launch into 2022, as we will become more efficient, creative and relevant. We will continue to analyze and prudently review each initiative to ensure maximum benefit to you, our valued…

On behalf of our Board of Directors and chamber staff, we would like to wish every one of you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season. This is a special time of year filled with family, friends, fun and much love. Our office will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 23 and Friday, Dec.…

In the recent months, we have heard a consistent message from our business community. That message is “we have open positions in our businesses and can’t seem to fill them with qualified candidates and/or to get people to show up at all”. This is a concerning issue that is resonating throughout Charlotte County. As a…

As we navigate through this busy holiday season, our 11th Annual “Hottest Business Day in Paradise” Business Expo is right around the corner. Our Expo will take place on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The…

We are very pleased the Punta Gorda City Council has declared a proclamation to the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce for “Shop Charlotte Month” from Nov. 26 through Dec. 24. Although, this heightens the focus to shop locally within Charlotte County during this time, there is a greater emphasis to support our local businesses throughout…