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The Communicator

Thank You To Our 2016 -2017

Chamber Champions

*Allstate Insurance – Steve

Matthews Agent

*Always Air Heating & Cooling

*ClikWiz

*Coastal Quality Landscapes

*Deborah Snowden—Coldwell

Banker Sunstar Realty

*Englewood Community Hospital

*Farr Law

*Gulf Coat Community Founda-

tion

*Heartland—Matt Mativi

*IsAgenix—Shannon Adkins

*Kyle Kurtis Salon & Spa

*Mary Kay Cosmetics—Linda Zick,

IBC

*Mike Lowe CPA, LLC

*Olde World Restaurant

*PostNet FL #169

*Presto Air

*Sarasota County. EDC

*SeePort Optometry

*The Springs at South Biscayne

*TLC Marketing & Creative

Services

*Venice Print Center

*Wendy Namack, CFP – Namack

Portfolio Investment

Professionals, LLC

January 2017

January 2017

2nd

Chamber Office Closed

3rd 3:30pm Professional Development & Education Committee (Library, 135800 Tamiami Trail)

4th 7:30am Breakfast Club Networking (Perkins 6001 S. Salford Terr.)

6th 9:00am Marketing & Communication Committee (Key Agency, 14942 Tamiami Trail).

10th 8:30am Membership Development Committee (Panera Bread, 17899 Tamiami Trail).

10th 5:30pm Business After Hours - Edward Jones - Jim Fendrick (18501 Murdock Cir., Pt. Char)

11th

12th

8:00am

5:30pm

Capacity Building Committee (Key Agency, 14942 Tamiami Trail)

Business & Community Expo KICK-OFF PARTY (Charlotte Sports Complex, Pt. Char)

16th Chamber Office Closed In observance of Martin Luther King Day

17th

18th

12:00pm

8:30am

NPYP Committee Meeting (Buffalo Wings & Rings 1081 W. Price Blvd.)

Member Retention Committee Meeting (Key Agency, 14942 Tamiami Trail).

19th 11:30am Annual Meeting/State of the City (Heron Creek Golf & Country Club)

19th 5:15pm Ribbon Cutting—Frohlich, Gordon & Beason Law Firm (4311 Aiden Ln.)

19th 5:30pm Young Professionals Mix & Mingle (The Hive 5900 Pan American Blvd. 2nd floor)

24th 8:30am Business & Economic Development Committee (SMH ER 2345 Bobcat Village Center Rd.,

2nd Floor

25th 8:00am Chamber Orientation (SMH ER 2345 Bobcat Village Center Rd., 2nd floor)

26th 8:30am Government Relations Committee (SMH ER 2345 Bobcat Village Center Rd., 2nd floor)

Visit us at www.northportareachamber.com Inserts: Golf Tournament Sponsor Luncheon, Annual Meeting & State of the City Address Luncheon, Ball Law Center, City of

North Port, Scramblin on the Green Golf Tournament Sponsorship, Scramblin on the Green Golf Tournament Registration,

Business After Hours, Chamber Orientation, North Port Map Advertising, Marketing Plus Program, Advertise in The

Communicator, Shop North Port.

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A Message from the Executive Director

The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a 2017 Business &

Community Expo Kick-Off Celebration on Thursday, January 12, 2017 from

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm inside the Suites at the Charlotte County Sports Complex. The

theme of the 2017 Business & Community Expo is "Spring Training Baseball" which

is design to promote and showcase local businesses and organizations and encourage

the idea of doing business and shopping locally. The Title Sponsor of the 2017 Busi-

ness & Community Expo and Kick-Off Celebration is Quality Health Care Center.

Participants of the Kick-Off Celebration will have the first opportunity to learn about

vendor booth and sponsorship opportunities and the limited discount opportunities.

The cost to attend the Kick-Off Celebration, which includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and

beverages (including 2 adult drink tickets) is $20.00 per person. Last year's sponsors of the Business & Community

Expo are invited to attend the Kick-Off Celebration at no cost as guest of the Chamber. The deadline to make

reservations for the Kick-Off Celebration is Tuesday, January 10, 2017.

The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the Annual Meeting & State of the City Address

Luncheon on Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at Heron Creek Golf & Country Club. This

year, the Chamber will be introducing the "2017 Business Advocate" Hall of Fame Inductee. This award is designed

to recognize and honor an individual that has dedicated their time and efforts in support of the Business Community.

The recipient's name will be included on a plaque that will be displayed at the Chamber office and will receive a

recognition award at the Luncheon. This year, we are honored to announce that the recipient of the "2017 Business

Advocate" Hall of Fame is Fred Tower, former City of North Port Commissioner and Chair of the North Port Area

Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee. City of North Port City Manager Jonathan Lewis will

provide the State of the City Address Report and the Chamber will present their Annual Report to the Chamber

membership. Tickets for this event will sell fast. Cost is $35.00 per person for Chamber members, $45.00 per person

for Chamber guests. Table sponsorships are available for $350.00 (includes seating for table of eight, listing in the

program, name at table and verbal recognition at the event) and 1/2 table sponsorships are available for $200.00

(includes seating for four people, listing in the program, name at table and verbal recognition at the event).

The deadline to make reservations is Monday, January 16, 2016.

On behalf of the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce, I would like to wish everyone a safe and prosperous New

Year and encourage each and every business to make a "Resolution" to expand their efforts and make a commitment

to help their business grow and be more successful. The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce will continue to

make every effort to help make this "Resolution" come true for you and help make 2017 the best year ever!

Sincerely,

William J. Gunnin William J. Gunnin

Executive Director

North Port Area Chamber of Commerce

The North Port Area Chamber of

Commerce is happy to announce

the following as partners in our mission.

We suggest you support local business.

Always buy Chamber!!

Welcome Newest Members!

Peace River Botanical &

Sculpture Gardens, Inc.

Rev. Bill Klossner

Walk In Clinic

Agnes Bordy

Island Life Real Estate

(Keller Williams)

Brandy Coffey

Escape Rooms

Unlocked

Lisa Gregory

Diana Garstka Island

Life Real Estate

Diana Garstka

Non-Lawyer’s

Office, LLC

Michele Hall

Southern Self Storage

Katie McClay

Courtney Insurance

Agency, Inc.

Penny Courtney

NORTH PORT AREA CHAMBER HONOR ROLL

The North Port Area Chamber of

Commerce is pleased to have these

partners renew their annual

investment in the community.

Business Partner Since

AADisaster Restoration 24/7, Inc.

American Cancer Society

BB&T

Buffalo Wings & Rings

Charlotte County Family YMCA—North Port

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, Inc.

Do-Well Painting, LLC

Englewood Community Hospital

Monarch Printing

New Hope Community Church

Nora Patterson

North Port Music

Quality Health of North Port

Re/Max Anchor Realty

Rob & Kathy Fetterolf Re/Max Palm Realty

South County Tiger Bay

Sweet Scoops Gourmet Ice Crem

Vintage Finder’s Warehouse, LLC

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FROSTY AWARDS JUDGING | December 5, 2016

Wednesday, December 7, 2016 | Breakfast Club Networking

Annual Holiday Social | December 13, 2016 | Bobcat Trail Golf Club

Annual Awards Luncheon | December 15, 2016 | Heron Creek Golf Club

CHAMBER STATISTICS

Executive Committee:

President: Mike Williams (ClickWiz) Immediate Past President: Lance Broat (Venice Print

Center)

Incoming President: Linda Zick (Mary Kay Cosmetics)

Treasurer: Ray Witkowski (Key Agency, Inc.) Secretary: Gale West (Your Health Consultant)

Directors:

Caroline Clabaugh (Boca Beacon/Gasparilla Magazine) Matt Dill (Steller Web Productions) Lori King (Quality Health Care Center) Kelly Louke (Charlotte State Bank & Trust) Jamie Lovern (Lolablue, LLC) Steve Matthews (Allstate Insurance Agency)

Kim Quigley (BB&T Bank) Amy Schuldt (Kyle Kurtis Salon & Spa) Debbie Snowden (Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty) Bill Werdell (Achieva Credit Union

Staff:

William Gunnin, Executive Director Kim Clark, Office Coordinator Karol Bent, Administrative Assistant

Your Chamber Working For You

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY

GROWING TOGETHER

The Communicator is a monthly

publication of the North Port

Area Chamber of Commerce

15141 Tamiami Trail

North Port FL 33987

Phone: 941-564-3040

Fax: 941-423-5042

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.northportareachamber.com

Mail-outs from Chamber 52 640

Mail-ins to Chamber 42 636

Phone Calls 432 5,686

Visitors in Office 88 1472

Website Visits 1,532 20,557

Website Page Views 4,303 56,462

Face book Visits 346 4,296

Face book Reach 17,049 123,545

December 2016 YTD 2016

The mission of the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce is

to promote and encourage business prosperity through

advocacy, engagement and cooperation

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