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Chamber Blog

The Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, writes a weekly column in the Charlotte Sun.  You may read it here every Monday.

Recent Posts

Tick tock, tick tock…Santa Claus is coming to town

October 30, 2023

Santa and his elves are extremely busy preparing for his visit to Charlotte County. The deadline is fast approaching to submit your entry form to participate in our 45th annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 9. This holiday community event is filled with so much excitement and Christmas spirit that brings the sidewalks alive along…

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Connecting businesses: A vision for the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce

October 23, 2023

In a historic year for the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, I am deeply honored to serve as your president. This esteemed organization has been a steadfast pillar of our community for nearly a century, boasting a rich 98-year history. With over a thousand members, the Chamber is a vibrant network of businesses and professionals.…

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10th Annual Leadership Charlotte Hall of Fame Awards

October 16, 2023

On Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce held its 10th Annual Leadership Charlotte Hall of Fame Awards Lunch. We had 100-plus Leadership Charlotte alumni showing their support for all the nominees. It was a wonderful awards ceremony and special thanks to Marcia Cullinan, Michael…

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45th annual Charlotte County Chamber Christmas Parade set

October 9, 2023

Save the date: Saturday, Dec. 9. Who doesn’t love a great Christmas Parade? Well, I can tell you a few thousand people do! We are very excited to put on our 45th Annual Charlotte County Chamber Christmas Parade. The parade starts at noon from the Charlotte Performing Arts Center then goes down Taylor Street and…

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Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 98th year

October 2, 2023

Words cannot describe the incredible atmosphere we had at our 98th Annual awards luncheon on Thursday at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center. The energy, excitement, camaraderie, support and love from our chamber family was phenomenal! We had a packed house of 250 attendees, all celebrating a very successful year. Special thanks to the…

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Chamber history lesson

September 25, 2023

We’ve all, if not most, have heard of chambers of commerce. Many years ago, I studied a little to get a better understanding of the concept and progression of an industry I was entering. I hope you enjoy. Chambers of commerce have a long history that dates back several centuries. The concept of chambers of…

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Leadership Charlotte Class of 2024 announced

September 18, 2023

Our Leadership Charlotte program will be entering its 35th year as the premier program of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce. The program truly sets the tone of providing a phenomenal education and experience to how Charlotte County operates, meet all the amazing people that make it happen, and make strong professional and personal connections.…

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A change in Chamber leadership, but not its mission

September 11, 2023

You have heard it before – “Time Flies When You’re Having Fun!” For me the past two years, time has flown by as the Charlotte County Chamber board president, and it has been fun! I have been busy meeting new Chamber members at various ribbon cuttings, “Networking at Noon” luncheons, “3rd Wednesday Coffees” and many…

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Charlotte County Chamber…your business’ best friend

September 4, 2023

The Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce serves as a valuable ally for businesses of all sizes. Our chamber’s focus is on promoting economic growth, advocating for business interests, fostering networking opportunities, and being an indispensable partner for the business community of Charlotte County. Our members are provided excellent networking platforms, bringing together businesses from various…

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Embrace our community…shop local

August 28, 2023

We often hear about “Shop Local,” specifically during certain times of the year. To shop local should be a 24/7 concept. Shopping locally offers numerous benefits to both individuals and communities. When we shop locally, we directly contribute to the local economy. Local businesses generate employment opportunities, create income for residents, and contribute to the…

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