Chamber Blog

Being a part of our dynamic membership family affords you numerous benefits for your business as well as for you personally. Like any investment into your business, a strong return on investment would be expected. Our chamber provides valuable opportunities for businesses to network with other professionals, potential customers, and community leaders. Through events, meetings,…

The time has come, on Thursday, Feb. 8, our 13th annual Business Expo will be front and center at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center (75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda). The “Hottest Day in Paradise” is free and open to the public from 10a.m.-3 p.m. Savings will be sizzling so don’t miss out to…

Dear members and friends of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, I am excited to announce the inauguration of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce Social Committee! As your president, I believe this committee will bring a positive impact to our community and the businesses in Charlotte County. In the fast-paced world of business, building…

As we embark on this exciting journey together on our strategic path, I am filled with a sense of pride and determination. Each and every one of you are an integral part of our membership, and together, we have the power to achieve incredible things. Our potential is boundless, and it’s time to harness it…

Joining the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce provides businesses with access to resources, discounts and relationships that enable them to save money, market their products and streamline their processes. Whether your business is looking for Business-to-business partners and sales, help with customer acquisition, or guidance on HR processes, our organization can help. The opportunity to…

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…

As we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the promising dawn of 2024, I wanted to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you. The past year has been a journey filled with numerous challenges and triumphs, and as we stand on the threshold of a new year,…

Our 45th annual Christmas Parade was held on Saturday, Dec. 9. There were 3,000-plus spectators that lined the sidewalks from Carmelita up to Taylor Street in downtown Punta Gorda to get an amazing front-row view of the 80-plus floats, cars, trucks, boats and performing groups. It was one of the best parades we’ve had with…

As we approach this joyous holiday season, on behalf of our Board of Directors and staff, I would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support and dedication to the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce throughout the year. Amidst the hustle and…

Networking can be undervalued if not implemented correctly and at times looked down upon. Networking offers numerous benefits, both professionally and personally. Networking is the process of interacting and building relationships with others, typically for the purpose of mutual benefit. It involves connecting with people in various contexts, such as professional settings, social gatherings, online…