PG Chamber radio show
Exclusively for PG Chamber members: NOW BOOKING FOR JULY 2021. We are very pleased to announce that our monthly radio show on Seaview 104.9FM has returned to its usual monthly spot on the Bob Alexander Radio Show on the first Wednesday and Thursday of each month. The process is very simple – no need to visit the studio. Bob will call you, set up a recording time and it’ll be done over the phone and inserted directly into the programming of this very popular show. You get the option to record two x 2.5 minute slots or else simply record one and have it aired twice during the show. Bob will be able to let you know exactly during which hour it will air. The cost is an incredible $110 (payable to the PG Chamber, not iHeart). To register for the show, simply email John Wright. The rest we’ll take care of for you. Only ten businesses per month, so don’t delay. Offering you a great way to promote your business, advertise an event or simply to show your community support.
The PG Beat is back!
If you are interested in having your flyer included in the August edition, please contact Janet asap at 941-639-3720 or via at reception@puntagorda-chamber.com. All materials must by 8.5″ x 11″ and are due to the chamber office no later than July 23rd.
Interested in assisting to stuffing the newsletter on July 30th at 9am? Please give us a call!!
From PGPD
The thieves have found a way to exploit the vulnerabilities of your vehicle KEY FOB’s. If you have a Key FOB that allows you to leave it in your pocket/purse and push or touch the door handle to unlock your vehicle, and then push a button to start your vehicle. You need to be aware of how thieves are gaining access to your vehicle to commit theft from, and theft of your vehicle. How it works…Your Key FOB is constantly broadcasting a signal that your vehicle detects once close enough to the vehicle. The thieves use an amplifier that is capable of picking this signal up even if the keys are inside of your home. Usually within 30 feet or so of their detection device. A second person stands near the vehicle to receive the signal with a second detection device. The vehicle thinks that the Key FOB is near the vehicle and allows the doors to be opened and the vehicle to be started. Once the vehicle has been stolen a new key can be programmed to operate the vehicle. I have attached a video that explains the procedure. https://youtu.be/xk_fTTlGcMA
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office
As you may know, Cops and Goblins is a CCSO event that serves as a safe and fun alternative for kids on Halloween, limiting foot traffic on our streets and potential mischief in our neighborhoods. This year, we are anticipating a larger turnout than ever before, due to last year’s event being canceled. With that in mind, we are looking for sponsors for this incredible event to help us purchase candy, DJ services, bounce houses, and more. A $200 minimum sponsorship would get your company logo included in the rotation on the jumbotron in center field, which runs throughout the entire event! If you would like to be a supporter of this fun-filled evening, please contact Chris Hall, Community Affairs Specialist, at 941-575-5227. We know times have been hard for many over the last year-plus, but if you are in a position to and would like to be a sponsor, we truly appreciate it. Our community turns out for this event (previous years have seen over 3,000 kids plus parents), and we want to be able to provide them with a night they will never forget. I thank you for supporting the CCSO in that effort.
Chris is happy to answer any questions you may have in regards to Cops and Goblins, and checks can be made payable to CCSO and sent to: Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office 7474 Utilities Road Punta Gorda, FL 33982 (please indicate Cops and Goblins on the memo line).
A note from our CCSO volunteer unit:
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office encourages civilian participation in crime prevention activities through its Volunteer Services Unit. County residents volunteer in four areas: Citizens Observation Patrol, Marine Patrol, Parking Enforcement and Administration. Volunteer participation often has a direct impact on the effectiveness of deputies. Interested individuals willing to contribute a minimum of 16 hours per month should contact Sgt. Al Sacco (asacco@ccsofl.net) at 941-639-0013 or download an application at CCSO.org and return it to any District Office.
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Take a Tour of a Local Business and Chamber Member with John. CLICK HERE to find out where he visited this week.
This video will be shared here in Friday Facts, on our Chamber website, and on our Chamber Social Media pages. If you would like to have a visit from John please contact Tara Zajas at tzajas@puntagorda-chamber.com or call the office (941) 639-3720 to schedule a date. [/box]
Interested In Earning Some Extra $$$?
The Chamber is looking for someone to deliver our Members and Visitor Guide to key locations throughout the market. This only involves the occasional trip to locations that are frequented by our residents and visitors. Want to know more?
Give us a call at 941-639-3720
RSVP’s are ESSENTIAL, as are cancellations. We are not able to take bookings through the website for these events at the moment, so please call (941) 639 3720 (during office hours 9am to 4pm) or email reception@puntagorda-chamber.com
NEXT WEEK! June 23: Networking Luncheon- 12 Noon-1:30pm. Come and join your Chamber for our Networking Lunch at Burg’r bar located at 317 Tamiami Trail! Lunch choices are: hamburger, veggie burger or chicken caesar salad. Reservations Required. Guest Speaker: Sean Doherty; Tourism Director for the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau
July 14: Business Over Breakfast 7:15am – 8:30am – Wake up and smell the coffee with your Chamber Beef O’Brady’s hosted by Chelsea Place for Business over Breakfast! Beef O’Brady’s is located at 1105 Taylor Rd Please be sure to RSVP to reception@puntagorda-chamber.com or call 941-639-3720.
July 20: Business After Hours 5:30pm – Come and join your Chamber for our Business After Hours at Dream Salon & Spa. Don’t forget to bring a gift to promote and showcase your business! Please be sure to RSVP to reception@puntagorda-chamber.com or call 941-639-3720.
Please be sure to RSVP to reception@puntagorda-chamber.com or call 941-639-3720. NOTE: Cancellations not accepted after 3pm on Friday before event. Cost is $20.00 per person pre-paid. We take cash, check, Mastercard, Visa, Discover & Amex
To promote business in Punta Gorda and all our surroundings areas, for the benefit of our entire community.
AMS Floors, LLC
Rich Lancettte
(941) 740-1555
Commercial/New Construction Flooring/Tile/Installation
Remember to utilize the certificates in the New Member packet. These are very valuable to your business.
Four Points by Sheraton (Platinum) – Come on out to the Dockside Grill located in the Four Points by Sheraton every weekend for our AYCE Haddock Fish Fry on Fridays and our specialty Prime Rib on Saturday. Saturday night, we have the fan favorite Gas House Gorillas playing at the Tiki, so get here early for a great seat! Please see the attached with our June line up for bands and 4th of July! The Tiki Bar….The Place To Be!
Sun Media Group (Platinum) – You’re invited! Join us for an informative review of how to successfully market and advertise your business using digital solutions, vital to being competitive in today’s market. Choose from one one two sessions, June 22nd at 8:30am at the Military Heritage Museum or June 23rd at 11:30am at The Waverly Restaurant and Bar. Reserve your seat today by calling 941-205-6406 or emailing cynthia.acevado@yoursun.com.
leadHERship… a celebration of influential women in Charlotte County. It’s time to celebrate the influential women in our county and we want to share who you are, what you do, where you came from and more!
Bayfront Health (Gold) – While Spring brings sunshine, emerging greenery and longer days, many people dread this season for the sinus pressure, headaches, itchy eyes and respiratory problems it brings. More than 50 million people suffer with nasal allergies and half of those also have seasonal pollen allergies, according to The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). Here are some tips for managing spring allergies.
TIME Realty Services, Inc (Gold) – Residential real estate ended May with a bang! 720 sales up 88%, $289,450 median price up 26%, 50% cash sales, 40%conventional mortgages, 61% of the sales were under contract in 0-10 days, 12% were under contract in 11-20 days.
Stats: 6 days on market, 521active listings, that’s .8/mo of inventory! Have real estate questions? See more stats: https://www.time-realty.com/statistics/ Give us a call, put our 23 years of experience to work for you. 239-699-4493
Downtown Farmers Market (Gold) – The Saturday Punta Gorda Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8am to Noon. Latest Newsletter.
Creative Window Treatments (Silver) – is your local Hunter Douglas Showcase Dealer. We offer all types of custom window treatments for any business or commercial setting with 2 locations to serve you. Call for your FREE In-Home consultation! 941-637-0015 / 941-828-0000
Charlotte Players (Bronze) – Men Are Dogs by Joseph Simonelli, through June 20th. Final play of 20-21 season! As a therapist who runs a support group for single and divorced women, she must listen to a number of relationship problems from her unusual cadre of patients as well as dealing with the unsolicited advice of her live in mother on subjects ranging from dating to cooking recipes. Tickets are available by calling the Box Office at 941-255-1022.
Frank Desguin Family (Support) – Copy of Frank’s Column in the newspaper. Did you know that since 1830, Florida has experienced more than 200 tropical storms with over 100 classified as hurricanes?
Military Heritage Museum (Support) – The Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum is excited to announce our 2021-2022 season! From a fantastic Elton John Tribute to an 18 piece jazz orchestra, a Tom Petty tribute band to a Blues Brothers Tribute with Tina Turner, Bob Hope Christmas Show with the Motown Girls to Emanne Beasha, and many, many more!
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens (Support) – Summer operating hours will begin on June 1st at the Peace River Botanical and Sculpture Gardens. Visitors will be able to enjoy the sculptures and plantings from 9 am to 2 pm. We continue to develop more display areas and have recently installed our newest sculpture, Laundry Daze, created and donated by seasonal resident, Paul Guilmette. For more Gardens information see our Facebook page or our website, www.peacerivergardens.org.
Valerie’s House – Valerie’s House is needing volunteers to help assist our grief support groups twice a month in Charlotte County. We work with families in peer support groups. We rely on the use of the arts to help express/process their grief. Our next volunteer training is on August 7th (June training is full).
Contact Christine Carey for more information christine@valerieshouse.org or 239-841-0382. www.valerieshouse.org
SCORE – Business assistance and advice is now available from SCORE on a drop-in basis. Stop by the North Port City Hall, Friday July 2nd from 9 to noon. Certified Mentors Fred Cort and Greg Imig will be available for a casual chat about your business and the challenges you are facing. SCORE is powered by the SBA and offers confidential business mentoring at no cost. Visit portcharlotte.score.org for more information.
Punta Gorda Short Film Festival – If you were not able to attend our RETRO DRIVE-IN SHOW, presented by the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach VCB & Asbury Shorts/USA and hosted by the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce on March 2nd Or… if you did attend and would like to watch it from the comfort of your living room, we hope you will subscribe to the Special “Viral” Presentation of the 7th Annual Punta Gorda Short Film Thursday, July 1st. Purchase tickets here!
Punta Gorda Airport – Punta Gorda Airport is seeking proposals for a full-service public restaurant, bar and caterer at the Punta Gorda Airport General Aviation Center (GAC). It will be located in the area currently under development off Challenger Boulevard. This is an exciting opportunity for a restauranteur looking to build out 2,500 square feet and capitalize on amazing runway-front event space and private flight catering! Bids are due July 30. Request the RFP at www.flypgd.com/bids-proposals-qualifications/
Animal Medical Clinic – Up to $75 of?! Time to Save on Preventatives!
Suncoast Humane Society – Can you be a hero? Foster Homes Needed!
CareerSource Southwest Florida – Please plan to attend our third and final ‘Tomorrow’s Workforce Symposium’ on June 24th which focuses on educational solutions and resources, along with the legislative, policy and funding needed to meet these changing workforce needs. Click here for an agenda and here to register.
Fisherman’s Village – June calendar of events
Fourth of July Celebration and July calendar of events.
Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral and Cremation Services – You are invited to a complimentary Wine & Cheese reception on June 24th from 5 – 7 pm. Stop by and support our local arts and humanities and meet our local artist of the month.
Punta Gorda Symphony – 21/22 Season! Save the dates.
Covenant Business Planning & Solutions – BUSINESS EXIT PLANNING? By: Jeffrey Frankhouser
PROBLEM: Exit Planning is Not Just for Those Exiting Their Business. As a business advisor, I frequently hear owners say, “Why should I plan my exit, I’m not retiring for many years.” The fact is, the best time to plan your exit was when you started your business. Your Exit should have been an integral part of your original business plan. It’s simply good business strategy.
SOLUTION: https://covenant-business.com/business-exit-planning/ Remember, We help business owners sleep better at night!
Cultural Center of Charlotte County – Golf Tournament Saturday, June 26th at Riverwood Golf Gulf to benefit the Cultural Center. Must register by June 24th.
The Dellutri Law Group – COVID-19 has served as a reminder that we never know what life may bring us and why we need to be prepared for when the unexpected happens. If you have been thinking about an estate plan and would like to sit down for a complimentary consultation, please contact Mark Martella, Esq. He will explain the BIG SIX documents everyone needs, five of which you may need to use while you are alive. Please call 941-206-3700 to schedule a confidential, complimentary consultation.
Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity – We’re looking for VOLUNTEERS for our construction sites and ReSale Stores. This is an amazing opportunity for you and your staff to get out into the community and give back and collaborate together with a team-building activity. See how more details HERE.
ZenBusiness – empowers new business owners by making it easier than ever to start, run and grow a successful business. Launch your business with our worry free services, world-class support and an all-inclusive platform delivering everything you need to be successful. Formation plans starting at $49.00. Click here to quickly and easily register your dream business.
Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic – 2021 3rd Annual ‘Tis the Season Tennis Tournament November 19-21
C.A.R.E. – Golfers who C.A.R.E. Golf Scramble registration is NOW OPEN (carefl.org/events)! This year’s scramble will be held on September 25, 2021 at the beautiful Riverwood Golf Club located at 4100 Riverwood Dr. Port Charlotte, FL 33953.
The Sky Family YMCA – The Sky Family YMCA renames to YMCA of Southwest Florida.
CareerSource Southwest Florida – Airplane Maintenance / Aviation Mechanic Program opportunity.
Punta Gorda Coffee and Tea – Are you hosting a party, special occasion, birthday event, employee appreciation party, business meaning, etc.? We have our Black Gold To go Coffee or Tea Carafe. These hold 96 oz. of your select coffee roast or brewed tea. Perfect for everyone in the party! This comes with everything you need including cups, straws, sugar, and cream. Keep the meeting alert or get ready to party with caffeine for everyone. Give us a call at 941-916-9095 to order one now.
Punta Gorda Chocolate and Wine – Father’s Day is NEXT WEEK! Let us help you craft dad a special basket filled with craft beer, wine, chocolates, bar, turtles, and more. We are a one stop shop for everything you need to get Dad the perfect gift this holiday. With a large variety of handcrafted chocolates, small brewery craft beers, and small boutique vineyard wines we are able to put anything together. We also have Gift Certificates available, so they are able to step into the shop and see everything we have. Give us a call at (941) 505-0479 and let us craft his perfect gift.
Take Me There Sailing – is now based in Burnt Store Marina offering all- inclusive day sails or overnight charters on a 60-foot sailboat. Sail, kayak, snorkel, fish, lounge on deck, and sail under the stars. Licensed to provide food and alcohol, all meals and drinks are included. Charters are customized to exceed your expectations and create unforgettable memories. Book online or call to discuss your special event. https://takemetheresailing.com or 941-259-0977.
Peace River Shopper – Latest Edition.
Charlotte County Homeless Coalition – The Homeless Coalition has exciting news!! We have launched the 2021 Vision Club to pay off our mortgage and become debt-free once and for all! The Pat Moran Family Foundation will match every dollar donated up to $200,000. Your business’s involvement will make an impact in our community opening the door for the Homeless Coalition to provide more services through its programs. To join the 2021 Vision Club and to “match our vision to fund our mission”, visit www.cchomelesscoalition.org or contact Tina Figliuolo at tina.figliuolo@cchomelesscoalition.org.
Charlotte County Meals on Wheels – Summer Solstice Soiree on June 21 at 5.30pm, Italia at River City. For tickets and all the details click here.
CDBIA – Join us at the Icehouse on July 10 for Darts! Team Registration Form.
Punta Gorda Historic Mural Society – Current happenings and information!
Charlotte State Bank & Trust
Angie Parsons has joined Charlotte State Bank & Trust as a Portfolio Manager with Trust and Investment Management Services. With more than 13 years of wealth management experience, Angie will be working closely with clients to manage their investments in trusts, IRAs, or individually titled accounts. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Finance in 2009. Before joining Charlotte State Bank & Trust, she worked as an investment consultant and senior financial consultant, earning numerous accolades for proficiency in attracting and maintaining clients. She also mentored, trained, and developed interns, assistants, and consultants and conducted educational seminars for current and future clients.
ARCHway Institute – June Newsletter
Animal Welfare League – June Pawsitive News
C.A.R.E – June Newsletter
Charlotte Community Foundation – The Connection
Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity – Newsletter
Copperfish Books – June Newsletter
Drug Free Charlotte County – News To Use
Lennore Shubel, Realtor Coldwell Banker Sunstar – Why Aren’t You Living in Florida?
Loveland Center – Exciting Updates
Sandstar Remodeling –Newsletter
The Yoga Sanctuary – June – Let’s Walk Forward Together.
Vision Quest Business Builders – It’s a new week with new opportunity!
Sincerely,
John Wright, President
Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce
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Bristol Private Wealth Management of Raymond James
D&D Custom Cabinets
Frank Desguin Family
Kingdom Center for H.O.P.E
Peace River Botanical and Sculpture Gardens
Punta Gorda Isles
Civic Association
Valerie’s House
252 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-3720
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