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    COLUMN: Celebrating 20 years with the Punta Gorda Chamber

    By By VAL JOHNSON-EDMUNDS Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce,

    4 hours ago

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    This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Punta Gorda Chamber.

    Our business community has contributed to the city’s growth and vitality, facilitated by an active and engaged Chamber of Commerce.

    We will be hosting our annual banquet for our chamber members on Sept. 14 at Sunseeker Resort. Business awards will be awarded during this event.

    We are currently taking nominations on our website for chamber member businesses. Members can nominate their business or a business they love.

    Punta Gorda is truly a community on the rise. Innovation lives here!

    EVENTS FOR MEMBERSNetworking Luncheon, July 24 at Laishley Crab House, 150 Laishley Court, Punta Gorda. Our speaker will be Police Chief Pam Smith. Starts at noon.

    Business over Breakfast, Aug. 14 hosted by Habitat for Humanity, 1750 Manzana Ave, Punta Gorda. Begins at 7:15 a.m. RSVP.

    Business After Hours, Aug. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Lee Health-Golisano Children’s Hospital Port Charlotte Clinic, 22655 Bayshore Road, Suite 130, Port Charlotte. Members can bring a gift to exchange. Don’t forget your business cards. Please RSVP.

    Annual Chamber Banquet, Sept. 14, 7-9 p.m. Social hour 5:30-6:30 p.m. Italian themed! Members can purchase tickets at www.puntagordachamber.com.

    Members must RSVP online or by calling the chamber office at 941-639-3720 for these events.

    PUBLIC EVENTSRibbon cuttings:

    Thursday, 5:30 p.m. at Cass Cay Restaurant, 3200 Matecumbe Key Road, Punta Gorda.July 31, 5:30 p.m. at George F Young, 525 E Olympia Ave., Suite 5, Punta Gorda.

    July 23, Cash Mob at Fresco Gelato & Coffee, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., 321 Taylor St., Punta Gorda. Stop in that day, make a purchase, take a photo, make a social media post with #pgchambermob. Invite your friends. Other businesses have given their employees $10 to join the mob. It’s a great way to support a local business.

    Oct. 19 (new date) Flip Flop Ball, 6-9 p.m. at The Tiki’s, 33 Tamiami Trail. Purchase tickets at to www.puntagordachamber.com.

    As you see, we have a lot of fun events coming up! Visit www.puntagordachamber.com for all things chamber or give us a call 941-639-3720.

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