Get ready to see Charlotte County’s best
January 8, 2024
Our 13th Annual Business Expo is right around the corner. This highly anticipated event is happening on Thursday, February 8, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center. Our Business Expo is FREE and open to the public. So please mark your calendars and be sure to attend. You will have the opportunity meet and visit with 100 plus local businesses as they showcase their products and services.
The first 500 attendees will receive a complimentary goodie bag. Each attendee will also receive a passport to be signed by our exhibitors to be eligible for a grand prize. If there are any businesses that would like to participate in our 13th Annual Business Expo, please make sure to contact the chamber office at 941.627.2222 for all the details. We have 13 booths remaining before we are sold out. Our participating exhibitors will have the opportunity to put an even brighter spotlight on their business, as we traditionally get 1000 plus attendees in the span of five hours. You will see more people during the day that you would possibly see in a month.
Now is the time to secure your booth and start preparing for a positive and beneficial expo experience. We just had our 13th Annual Business Expo Kickoff Party and had an incredible turnout. During this time, we acknowledged all our sponsors, everyone had the opportunity to meet each other, and received very effective tips on the do’s and don’ts on having a successful experience. But not to worry, each incoming exhibitor will get all the information. Act now before we are sold out!
Chamber Activity:
Networking at Noon Lunch – Wednesday, January 10 – IHOP Port Charlotte – 1789 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte – 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Registration and meal selection is Required, To RSVP, visit charlottecountychamber.org or call the chamber office 941.627.2222 – MEMBER EVENT
Third Wednesday Coffee – Wednesday, January 17 – Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center – 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda – 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Coffee Sponsor- CeJay Websites & Photography – Guest Speaker/Program – Status of the Cultural Center of Charlotte County. There has been an impact study as well as focus groups. We’ll hear from the Charlotte County Administration as to what the future holds for the property – Registration is requested, To RSVP, visit charlottecountychamber.org or call the chamber office 941.627.2222 – MEMBER EVENT
Business Card Exchange – Thursday, January 25 – Lake Michigan Credit Union – 2120 Kings Hwy, Port Charlotte – 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Birthday Themed Party (plus, it’s Natalie Proctor’s B-Day) – Contest for the Best Birthday Hat, with prizes – Bring a gift to promote your business – Don’t forget your business cards - Registration is requested, To RSVP, visit charlottecountychamber.org or call the chamber office 941.627.2222 – MEMBER EVENT
Ribbon Cuttings:
Ribbon cuttings are an effective way to meet the business owners (and fellow chamber members) 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!
SimpliFi Home Loans – Thursday, January 11 – 425 Cross St., Suite 116, Punta Gorda – 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (ribbon-cutting at 5:30 p.m.) – Food and beverages will be provided – Business Card raffles for basket giveaways and Grand Prize for $200 gift card to Carmelo’s – Registration is requested, To RSVP, visit charlottecountychamber.org or call the chamber office 941.627.2222
Soul Dental (Grand Reopening) – Thursday, January 18 – 911 Tamiami Trial, Port Charlotte – 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (ribbon-cutting at 5:30 p.m.) Appetizer and drinks will be provided – Raffle baskets - Registration is requested, To RSVP, visit charlottecountychamber.org or call the chamber office 941.627.2222
Brighter Than Ever Salon (Grand Opening) – Wednesday, January 31 – 425 Cross St., Suite 212, Punta Gorda – 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (ribbon-cutting at 5:30 p.m.) – Appetizer and beverages will be provided – Raffles for attendees (Hair Blow Out, Nails Gel Manicure, and Men’s Haircut) - Registration is requested, To RSVP, visit charlottecountychamber.org or call the chamber office 941.627.2222
Special Events:
Decades Pop Trivia – Thursday, January 25 – Twisted Fork – 2208 El Joban Rd., Port Charlotte – 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Hosted by the Charlotte County Chamber Social Club – Test your music trivia knowledge from the 50’s – 80’s – Open to the Public - $20 per person – Food/drinks available for purchase – to sign up, visit charlottecountychamber.org or call the chamber office at 941.627.2222
13th Annual Business Expo (Hottest Business Day in Paradise) – Thursday, February 8, 2024 – Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center – 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Free and open to the public. Imagine marketing your business in an 8’ x 10’ booth (piped/draped) and having 1,000 plus visitors and residents see the products and services you provide. You will have the opportunity to see more folks in a matter of 5 hours than you may see in a month. This will be an excellent environment for maximum business exposure for sales, lead generation and develop great connections. Plus, there will be over 90 other exhibitors for business-to-business to develop client/customer relationships. Deadline to reserve you booth is Tuesday, January 23. There will be no late entries accepted. To reserve your booth, visit charlottecountychamber.org or call the chamber office at 941.627.2222.
Bob White, Executive Director of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce