What makes Charlotte County strong? It\u2019s our people. It\u2019s our partnerships. It\u2019s our willingness to work together.<\/p>\n
And at the heart of it all is an incredible business community that believes in Charlotte County and invests in its future every single day.<\/p>\n
Behind every storefront, office, restaurant, construction company, professional service, manufacturer, healthcare provider, and entrepreneur is a story. A story of someone willing to take a chance, create jobs, pursue a dream, and make an investment in our community. But the impact of our businesses reaches far beyond the workplace.<\/p>\n
Our businesses support our schools, nonprofits, veterans, first responders, youth programs, and community organizations. They sponsor events, volunteer countless hours, serve on boards, mentor future leaders, and are often among the first to step forward when our community needs help. As CEO of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, I have the privilege of witnessing that commitment every day; and I could not be prouder of what I see.<\/p>\n
I see businesses supporting businesses. I see competitors becoming collaborators. I see established companies helping emerging entrepreneurs. Most importantly, I see people who genuinely care about the future of Charlotte County. That is our competitive advantage. A strong business community creates more than jobs and economic opportunity. It creates confidence. It creates momentum. It creates possibilities.<\/p>\n
Our future will not simply happen; we will build it together. So, shop local, hire local, refer local, and Invest local. And take pride in the businesses that invest right back into our community. Because when Charlotte County businesses thrive, Charlotte County thrives.<\/p>\n
And with the strength, determination, and spirit of this business community, I believe our greatest chapters are still ahead of us.<\/p>\n
MEMBER EVENTS<\/p>\n
Registration is required for these events. Visit charlottecountychamber.org<\/a> or call 941-627-2222.<\/p>\n Leveraging Your Chamber Membership, 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 at our Charlotte County Chamber Office, 2702 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. This will be a hands-on workshop and discover how to unlock the full potential of the Chamber\u2019s online member portal. Get personalized guidance as we walk through the tools and resources available to help promote your business, expand your network, and increase your visibility in the community. Bring your laptop and have your login information ready so you can follow along and make updates to your profile in real time.Business Card Exchange, 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at The Salty Tarpon, 408 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda (upstairs in The Snug). There will be appetizers, refreshments, and an ice breaker game for all to enjoy (adult beverages for purchase). Please be sure to bring a gift to promote your business. No better opportunity to make new connections in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.<\/p>\n RIBBON CUTTINGS<\/p>\n Ribbon cuttings are an effective way to meet the business owners \u2014 and fellow chamber members \u2014 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. Register at charlottecountychamber.org<\/a> or 941-627-2222.<\/p>\n Charlotte Harbor Gastroenterology grand opening, 5:30-7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2400 Harbor Blvd, Suite 9, Port Charlotte. Ribbon cutting at 5:45 p.m. Appetizers, and refreshments will be provided.Cathy\u2019s Place, 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 18305 Wintergarden Ave., Port Charlotte (Wintergarden Presbyterian Church). Ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. Appetizers, and refreshments will be provided.Pecoraro\u2019s Italian Kitchen grand opening, 5-6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30, 520 King St., Punta Gorda. Ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. Appetizers, and refreshments will be provided.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What makes Charlotte County strong? It\u2019s our people. It\u2019s our partnerships. It\u2019s our willingness to work together. And…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":406144,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[136502,209,211,210,853,136503,14483,14484],"class_list":["post-406143","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cape-coral","tag-bob-white","tag-cape-coral","tag-cape-coral-headlines","tag-cape-coral-news","tag-charlotte-county","tag-charlotte-county-chamber-of-commerce","tag-port-charlotte","tag-punta-gorda"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/406143","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=406143"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/406143\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/406144"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=406143"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=406143"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=406143"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}