Events for July 2014
North Port Area Chamber of Commerce
Jul 2    Breakfast Club Networking Meeting
The Breakfast Club is a structured networking event, which simply means that everyone in the room will have an  allotted amount of time to talk about their business, product, or service. 
This month, the Chamber will be introducing David McCarron, with  
   , to talk about their new venture into North Port. Hive is a co-working studio & event space for young professionals with big dreams about the future of North Port. The idea is simple - offer a place where freelancers, startups & the local community can work together to solve problems & promote a creative future for the Gulf Coast of Florida by embracing the power of international design, technology, and education.
 

Pam McCloud, Director of Citizens Dispute Resolution center 
Date: July 2, 2014
Time: 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Subway - Walmart
17000 Tamiami Trail                    
North Port 


                                                       
Contact: Sandie Karp
EMail: skarp@northportareachamber.com
Date/Time Details:
First Wednesday of every month at 7:45 am
  
Fees/Admission:
None.**
 
Jul 2    NPYP (North Port Young Professionals)
This committee is less of a committee and more of a networking group, intended to connect chamber members ages 21-40 via unique networking, marketing, and service opportunities. For more information please contact committee chair Marc Miles @ 941-256-0434.
Date: July 2, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:
The location of this meeting will rotate to expose the NPYP to a number of chamber partners throughout the year.

Boca Lupo Pizza
1900 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte
 
**Menus will be available for you to order at your own cost.
Contact: Brett Hawker @ 941-626-3560
EMail: Brett.Hawker@e-hps.com
Date/Time Details:
First Wednesday of every month at 6 pm
Fees/Admission:
None.
Jul 4    4th of July - Chamber Closed
Date: July 4, 2014
Jul 8    Business After Hours
The networking gets started at 5:30 PM, with a short program taking place after 6 PM. During that program, an update on chamber committee activities will be given, along with announcements regarding upcoming events.  Door prizes will be draw for after the announcements, including an opportunity to have your business displayed in the chamber's window for an entire month.  You are encouraged to bring a door prize to promote your business or organization.
Date: July 8, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: North Port Yoga Center
1001 Corporate Ave Ste 103
North Port
Contact: Sandie Karp
EMail: skarp@northportareachamber.com
Date/Time Details:
Second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 PM
Fees/Admission:
None.
Jul 10    Florida Chamber of Commerce Capital Report Luncheon
Florida Chamber of Commerce Capital Report Luncheon.  Brad Swanson, Vice President of Corporate and Strategic Partnerships for the Florida Chamber of Commerce will provide an updated report on the following topics; a recap of the recent State Legislative Session, Information about the population and job future cast for our region and Elections preview which will encompass the major electoral races and constitutional amendments
Date: July 10, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Heron Creek Golf & Country Club
5301  Heron Creek Blvd
North Port
Contact: Sandie Karp
EMail: skarp@northportareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Fees/Admission: $15.00 per person which includes your choice of lasagna or vegetable lasagna with garlic bread, salad and beverage
Jul 16    North Port Commisioner Candidate Forum
Listen to the Nine Candidates answer question for the 2 North Port Commission Seats
Date: July 16, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: North Port VFW Post 8203
Pan American Blvd
North Port
EMail: info@northportareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday July 16 2014
5:00pm - 5:45pm  Meet & Greet
6:00pm - 8:00pm Candidate Forum
Fees/Admission: No Fee to Attend
Jul 22    Business & Economic Development Committee Meeting
  This Committee assists the business community with business, economic and workforce development. Some of the things that this committee may focus on includes seminars, workshops, education outreach, expos, etc.

This committee is going through a restructuring process in order to better address the business and economic needs of the community. Anyone interested in taking part in this Committee is welcome to attend this meeting.

If you have any questions, please call the Chamber office at (941) 564-3040 or e-mail
wgunnin@northportareachamber.com.
 
Date: July 22, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: University of South Florida - Sarasota-Manatee
5920 Pan American Boulevard, 2nd Floor
North Port, FL 34287
(941) 426-7330
Contact: William Gunnin
EMail: wgunnin@northportareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 4th Tuesday of every month
Jul 24    Government Relations Committee
This committee acts as the liaison between chamber members and the various local regional, and state governing bodies, as well as monitoring any public policy or legislation that we feel may have an effect on the business community.  Pre-registration required. For more information please contact committee chair Fred Tower at (941) 416-0876.
Date: July 24, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: SMH - ER, 2nd floor
2345 Bobcat Village Center Rd.


 
Contact: NPACC 941-564-3040
EMail: info@northportareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: The fourth Thursday of every month at 8:30 am.
Jul 24    Mutli Chamber Business After Hours
North Port Area Chamber of Commerce is joining the Englewood and Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce for a Business After Hours.  Flounders is celebrating with a 50's night. Best costume receives a prize of $50.00 gift card to Flounders
Date: July 24, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Flounders Restaurant and Tiki Bar
1975 Beach Road
Englewood
Contact: Sandie Karp
EMail: skarp@northportareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday July 24, 2014
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Fees/Admission: Food & Appetizers will be served along with water & soda.
*******Cash Bar will be available********
Jul 30    Speed Networking
The event is designed for home based and store front businesses. It is not required to be a member of the Chamber to participate in this event. Registration for the event is on a first come/first serve basis and will be limited to the first 20 people that sign up. Light appetizers and refreshments will be provided. A cash bar will be available.

When business people attend conferences and other networking events, they tend to gravitate towards people they know, and don’t always meet new individuals or business contacts. The "throw-everyone-into-a-room" system of commonplace networking events is especially daunting for someone who may be shy or new to the marketplace.

With increasingly busy schedules, business people spend a lot of time trying to make the necessary contacts to keep their businesses growing. Time is of the essence. Speed networking is a new and fresh way to build your business Rolodex in a time efficient manner! Speed networking is a networking event with an accelerated twist. The program is specifically designed to allow attendees the quick and entertaining opportunity to introduce themselves and pitch their company to other people in business. With a unique format, participants of Speed networking will meet more people, make more contacts, and generate more business ideas in one short evening, than they ever thought was possible at a networking event!

With all participants seated in pairs, the Speed networking sessions will commence. During each fast paced session, participants will be able to network face-to-face. After the end of each session, participants will quickly alternate their seating arrangements to pair up with their next networking opportunity. This process will continue until all participants have interacted with each other.

In just a few minutes, participants will share business cards, history and offer new contacts with valuable information about their business. For example:

• Who do you know that might need their services?
• Who has a similar client base and might like to exchange client leads with them?
• How might each company do business with one another?
• Can you introduce them to anyone who can help them?

After the official Speed networking event is over, participants are encouraged to continue networking throughout the evening.
 
Date: July 30, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Bobcat Trail Golf Club
1350 Bobcat Trail
North Port, FL
EMail: skarp@northportareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, July 30, 2014
5:00 - 7:00pm
Fees/Admission: $12 Chamber Members
**payment due prior to event, no later than Friday, July 25th