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Happy Veteran’s Day!
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Chamber Member and Chamber Friends:
Here Are Your Friday Facts And Hurricane Recovery Updates From the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce
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Chamber President John Wright’s newspaper column from November 8.
Thank You!
The Board and Staff of the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the City of Punta Gorda and Charlotte County employees and officials, our local Police and Fire Departments as well as our dedicated First Responders who immediately began to assess and implement strategies to return our beloved community back to normal as quickly as possible after Hurricane Ian.
Your efforts have been – and continue to be – greatly appreciated by our residents, business owners and visitors.
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!
Latest News From SBA and FEMA
More than half a billion dollars in SBA disaster loans approved for Florida businesses and residents affected by Hurricane Ian. Assistance is available. The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Nov. 28, 2022. The deadline to return economic injury applications is June 29, 2023. Types of loans available, terms and interest rates, click here. FEMA Group Flood Insurance Policy. FEMA update.
Port Charlotte Business Recover Center is Open!
The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) have opened a business recovery center to assist with the following programs:
- SBA Physical Disaster Loan
- SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
- Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan
Location: Promenades Mall, 3280 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte FL 33952
Hours of Operation: Mon-Thurs, 9am – 4pm
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PG Chamber Radio Show: Exclusively For PG Chamber Members.
NOW BOOKING FOR NOVEMBER!
Our monthly radio show on Seaview 104.9FM during the Bob Alexander Radio Show is the first Wednesday and Thursday of each month. The process is simple. Bob will call you, set up a recording time and it’ll be done over the phone and inserted into the programming of this very popular show. You can either record two slots or record one to air twice during the show. Bob will let you know when it will air. The cost is $110 (payable to the PG Chamber, not iHeart). To register for the show, email John Wright.
Only 10 businesses per month. It’s a great way to promote your business, advertise an event or simply to show your community support.
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Whitney Grace starring in Showstopper: A Love Letter to Broadway
Monday, November 21, 7-9pm
Located at Charlotte Harbor Convention & Event Center, 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda
$45 per person for dinner and show
About the show
SHOWSTOPPER: A Love Letter to Broadway is a one-woman, one hour, 12 costume Broadway extravaganza. Everyone remembers the moment that stopped the show, the 11 o’clock number that left us laughing, crying, or thinking. In SHOWSTOPPER: A Love Letter to Broadway we jump from show to show experiencing the high-energy classics through dance, song and story.
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2023 Chamber Members & Visitors Guide
LAST DAY TO RESERVE AD SPACE
All ad copy due by Monday, November 28
Last call to ‘Restore the Floor’
USA Dance 6126 is looking for donations to defray the cost of restoring the wooden dance floor at the Punta Gorda Historical Society on Sullivan Street. The fundraiser ends December 31. Click here for more information.
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**Please remember to RSVP directly to events by emailing reception@puntagorda-chamber.com, by calling us at 941.639.3720 or by paying for lunch online. We LOVE to see you but we appreciate knowing you’re coming to provide our host with an accurate count to better accommodate us. Thank you for your assistance!
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All the Following Information is for Our Community.
Please Support Our Local Businesses!
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- Join us for Happy Hour in the Dockside Grill from 4-7 pm every day of the week. We offer $3 draft beer, $4 house wine and $5 premium cocktails
- Join us for Happy Hour at T.T.’s Tiki Bar from open to 6 pm Monday to Friday. We offer $4 drafts, $4 well cocktails and $5 house wines.
- The Dockside Grill serves all you can eat fish and chips every Friday for $12.95.
- The Dockside Grill serves Prime Rib every Saturday
- The Dockside Grill features a different nightly special.
TIME Realty Services, Inc. (Gold) – Happy Friday! The 7-day rolling stat for PG, PC and NP shows 144 new listings, 105 new contracts, 104 closings, 117 price decreases, 53 cancelations. No doubt about it, the market is moving. Almost all of our listings were destroyed or damaged, so we need new listings. If you are considering selling, I would love to speak with you. Put my 25 years of local experience to work for you! Della Booth cell 239.699.4493.
Downtown Farmers Market (Gold) – Open 8 am to 1 pm Saturdays Fresh produce, seafood, olives, pickles, guacamole, bakeries and more! We added 15 more vendors in the breezeway of the parking garage.
CAM Realty (Silver) – Virtual office available in Downtown Punta Gorda, $99/+tax per month.
Provides your company the image of an office without the cost of dedicated office space. Contact CAM Realty: 941.833.0083.
Creative Window Treatments (Silver) – We are here for your window treatments needs. Charlotte Sun Best Place to Buy Window Treatments 18 years running. Area’s only Hunter Douglas Showcase Dealer, Plantations Shutters, Blinds, Shades, Drapery and more. Call 941.637.0015.
The Nix Team – Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty (Silver) – Why buy real estate before the end of 2022.
The Purple House Salon (Silver) – Let’s get hair healthy for fall. Chamber members receive a free treatment upon request with a service. We now offer Lash Extensions! This offer is for every Friday in November.
WENG Radio (Silver In Kind) – Chamber members can broadcast information about their business to the public. Click here for special rate.
Coastal Expressions & Wine (Bronze) – Located in the ISLES at 1133 Bal Harbor Blvd in the Plaza at Suite #1135. If you haven’t been here before, we offer a unique experience of food, wine, beer, activities, and shopping. Daily, we serve Breakfast flatbreads and Mimosas, Lunch specials and Wine Dinner/wine/beer and more. Visit our website at www.coastalexpressions.com to view our wine/beer and food menu, events and activities.
Charlotte Players (Bronze) – “Blithe Spirit:” Now-Sunday, Nov. 13. “Dean Martin & Friends – Tribute” show by Tom Stevens, Nov. 17-18. Tom Stevens is heralded by his growing legion of fans as the best singer-impressionist performing today. Located at 1182 Market Circle in Port Charlotte. For tickets go to www.charlotteplayers.org or call 941.255.1022.
Gulfshore Opera (Bronze) – The popular women’s vocal ensemble, the GO Divas, kick-off their fall concerts at the courtyard of Carmelo’s Italian Ristorante on Sunday, Nov. 6. Click here for ticket information. Season calendar click here. Fun fall concerts near you in November.
Military Heritage Museum (Bronze) – All Gulf Theater shows are confirmed as originally scheduled. For the season schedule, click here.
Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association (Bronze) – The Annual Arts and Crafts Fair is tomorrow, 9 am – 4 pm. featuring all handmade items just in time for holiday shopping. With the indoor space sold out, the fair is now expanding outdoors on the PGICA property including food trucks.
Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County (Support) – Please come out on Saturday Nov. 12, from 11-3 for the 2022 PetOberfest. For more information, visit http://awlshelter.org/petoberfest/
C.A.R.E. (Support) – Did you know that acquaintance rape is the most common form of sexual assault? The least common is stranger rape. If you know someone who has experienced this trauma, have them contact a trained, confidential advocate at The Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies of Charlotte County (C.A.R.E). www.carefl.org
Frank Desquin (Support) – Did you know one of the area’s early residents was a farmer, circuit riding preacher, store owner, homesteader, postmaster, real estate salesman and newspaper columnist? Click here for the story.
Marco Office Supply (Support) – If your building. storefront, office space received damaged and contents literally destroyed, we have gently used furniture to replace what was lost. In addition, we have an economic line called “Offices to Go,” with very affordable furniture. If you have purchased furniture from us in the past and need invoices for your insurance company, we are happy to pull those up. 239.775.7513.
Peace River Botanical and Sculptural Gardens (Support) – For the month of November, we are going to offer no admission, donation only, in hopes we can all rebuild together! Open 9 am-4 pm, Tuesday-Sunday.
Is your business looking for a place to host your holiday party? Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens is the perfect backdrop! Please reach out to Tanna Horner thorner@peacerivergardens.org for information.
Plant Sale, November 12, 10 am to 2 pm. Free admission to plant sale. Gardens at a Glance
PicklePlex® of Punta Gorda (Support) – Reopens on Sunday. Thank you for your patience! After suffering considerable damage, the PicklePlex is ready for play – Sunday, Nov. 13, at 9 am. Your Social Events Team will also offer music and other games. Come join us! Note: In order to play, you must have a membership badge or day pass, so be sure to sign up now on our website (pickleplex.org), as it takes up to 48 hours to Gold in Kind Partners Silver Partners produce a badge/pass. The Membership Team will be handing out badges and passes on Nov. 13 from 9-10 a.m. to those who register ahead. NOTE: Hurricane Nicole could disrupt the plans so please check the website or CourtReserve if you are a PicklePlex member. For questions contact info@pickleplex.org.
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Thanksgiving Holiday 2022
The government offices of the City of Punta Gorda will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25. Residents of the City of Punta Gorda will notice NO CHANGE in their trash or recycling collections during this holiday. There will be NO COLLECTION for commercial customers of the City of Punta Gorda on Thursday, Nov. 24. The collection of commercial customers will resume on Friday, Nov. 25. Press Release Thanksgiving 2022. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at 941.575.5050 during the hours of 8 am-4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
County Debris Contractor Passes 1.75 Million Cubic Yards Collected
FEMA Update
Daily fact sheet
Fresh Jersey Tomatoes Toy Drive
The Fresh Jersey Tomatoes (FJT’s), a group of women originally from New Jersey who now reside in Charlotte County, are holding their 7th Annual FJT’s Toy Drive for underprivileged children currently receiving services from Charlotte Behavioral Health Care. The drive runs through Dec. 9. Last year we raised approximately 2,000 toys which was 1,000 more than the previous year. Click here for the list of places where you can drop off your donations.
County to Cut Ribbon for Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Simulator
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Election 2022
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VoteYes! For Success
Click here to see why the referendum is so important. Yard signs are available at the Chamber office.
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ARCHway Institute – October Newsletter
Animal Welfare League –October Pawsitive Press
C.A.R.E. – October Newsletter
Charlotte Community Foundation – Newsletter
Copperfish Books – Hurricane-Delayed October Newsletter
Downtown Farmers Market – October Newsletter
Lifestyles After 50 – September Newsletter
Loveland Center – September Newsletter
Military Heritage Museum – November Newsletter
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens – November Gardens at a Glance
Pedelec SQB Electric Bikes – October Newsletter
Punta Gorda Airport – November PDG Buzz
Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau – Newsletter
Punta Gorda Mural Society – October Newsletter
SandStar Remodeling/AR Homes – October Newsletter
Suncoast Humane Society – November Newsletter
TIME Realty Services Inc. – September Newsletter
The Yoga Sanctuary – October Newsletter
Valerie’s House – Newsletter
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