Events for August 2014
North Port Area Chamber of Commerce
Aug 1    Marketing & Communication Committee
Date: August 1, 2014
Aug 6    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 Brett Hawker @ 941-626-3560.
Date: August 6, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:
Buffalo Wild Wings
18379 Tamiami Trail
North Port
 
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.
**Menus will be available for you to order at your own cost.
Aug 12    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: August 12, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Calusa National Bank
1850 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte
Contact: Sandie Karp
EMail: skarp@northportareachamber.com
Date/Time Details:
Second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 PM
Fees/Admission:
None.
Aug 20    Business To Business Expo
The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Business-to-Business Expo at Ramblers Rest Resort. The Expo will host business vendors showcasing their services and products to the business community.  There will be entertainment, prizes and a grand prize drawing.  Food and drinks will be provided and a cash bar will be available.
Date: August 20, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Ramblers Rest Resort
1300 N. River Road
Venice FL
Contact: Sandie Karp
EMail: skarp@northportareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday August 20, 2014
 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Vendor Reception 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Aug 26    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: August 26, 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 Thursday of every month
Aug 28    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: August 28, 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.