Charlotte Sun Column

Unlock educational marketing, networking opportunities May 5, 2025 As we embrace the vibrant month of May, we invite you to actively participate in our exciting educational, marketing, and networking opportunities designed to advance professional and personal connections, collaboration, and growth. May is a perfect time to expand your professional circle, share ideas, and discover new…

Charlotte County Chamber providing strategic opportunities for business growth April 28, 2025 As members of our vibrant Chamber of Commerce, we understand that continuous education, advocacy, and innovation are vital to our collective success of our members. Education empowers us with the knowledge and skills needed to adapt to changing trends, stay competitive, and foster…

The Chamber of Commerce, a history lesson April 21, 2025 The Chamber of Commerce has its roots in the late 17th century, emerging as a crucial institution for promoting trade and economic interests. The first known Chamber of Commerce was established in Marseille, France, in 1700. This organization aimed to protect the interests of merchants…

The impact of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce April 14, 2025 The Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce plays a vital role in promoting a thriving business environment within our community. As a network of local businesses, the chamber serves as a bridge between entrepreneurs, government entities, and the community, stimulating economic growth and advancing…

Charlotte County Chamber thrives to advocate, educate and innovate April 7, 2025 Spring is in full swing here in Charlotte County, and so is the momentum of our business community. As we move into the second quarter of 2025, I’m excited to report that “We Mean Business” isn’t just our theme this year — it’s…

Spring into enhancing your business with the Charlotte County Chamber March 31, 2025 Spring has sprung and it’s time to blossom your business. As you can see below for the month of April, get engaged, maximize your business exposure, and cultivate growth opportunities to expand your marketing landscape and your customers/client base. There is something…

The power of connection; strategic networking for career growth March 24, 2025 Strategic networking is an essential skill in today’s business landscape. Advancing relationships can lead to professional growth, collaboration and opportunities. To maximize the effectiveness of networking, adopting specific strategies can be pivotal. Begin by defining what you want to achieve through networking. Are…

A Shamrockin’ St. Patrick’s Day to our chamber members March 17, 2025 As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day today, I wanted to take a moment to share some festive cheer and a sprinkle of humor with our amazing community and business leaders. After all, what’s better than a bit of laughter to kick off a…

Answering the question WIIFM -– what’s in it for me? March 10, 2025 As the executive director of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with our dedicated board of directors, it is imperative that our strategic foresight and diligence delivers optimally beneficial avenues to best serve our 1,000 plus members most effectively. We…

Build strong business networking skills March 3, 2025 Through my many years in the chamber industry, networking skills are essential for building relationships, expanding your knowledge, and growing your business. So many times, at events where networking opportunities present themselves folks tend to stay in their comfort zone, only hanging with their friends, which in…