Chamber Blog

August 17, 2020    Sales tax extension again needed for community quality of life By TERI ASHLEY The Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Third Wednesday Coffee for the membership this week at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center. A portion of that hour will be spent learning all about the proposed…

August 10, 2020   Become a Sustaining Partner to support our business community By TERI ASHLEY The new chamber year begins on October 1 and, boy-oh-boy, the business community needs our help now more than ever. If you have ever wondered what you could possibly do to also help your business associates, I am here to…

August 3, 2020    All medical service lines valued and appreciated By TERI ASHLEY Having the recent need to visit a few medical professionals, it was evident just how many adjustments have been made across every type of health service. Our community and chamber member medical practices have transitioned with what seems like seamlessness. But with…

July 27, 2020     Charlotte Sun   The ripple effect is in full force as we swivel, twirl, spin and swirl   By TERI ASHLEY   Just when you think nothing is going to rain on your parade, it does. Well, maybe not literally, but with the change in the school year schedule, this week’s New…

Charlotte County Chamber and the “M” word   By TERI ASHLEY   After revisiting the mission of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce of “advancing the prosperity and general welfare of its business members and the community they serve,” we decided to offer our members a new opportunity. They can now voluntarily add the name…

Charlotte County Chamber keeps member businesses in the forefront By TERI ASHLEY   It wasn’t too long ago that I reminded members of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce to not miss out on inclusion in the 2021 Community Guide and Business Directory. I think I said something about more people are now looking for…

Leadership Charlotte 2021 applications being accepted starting this week   By TERI ASHLEY Yes, the Leadership Charlotte program continues as we all handle the seemingly daily news updates and life changes. Quite honestly, there doesn’t seem to be a time when the camaraderie and growth of community leaders could be needed more than now. The…

The cutting of the ribbons and other networking events By TERI ASHLEY I’m sure you have all been on pins and needles waiting to see how our first in-person monthly meeting went last week. I can tell you that Jim Finch and his team at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center were so well…

This, that, and other chamber stuff By TERI ASHLEY Have you heard that we’re having an in-person Third Wednesday Coffee membership meeting this week?  It is being sponsored by Gator Wilderness Camp School, and our featured guest speaker will be Dr. Joe Pepe, the Administrator of the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County. It…

Business rebounding to continue at the Third Wednesday Coffee By TERI ASHLEY Yes, I realize this is a week early, but the June 17 IN-PERSON Third Wednesday Coffee will be the business place to be. It is the chamber’s first non-virtual meeting and networking event since … you know. (BV) The Charlotte Harbor Event and…