Events for November 2015
North Port Area Chamber of Commerce
Nov 3    Professional Development Committee
This committee provides the Chamber membership and the community with opportunities to foster business and personal success
Date: November 3, 2015
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Goodwill Job & Career Center
14879 S. Tamiami Trail in North Port
Contact: NPACC - (941) 564-3040
EMail: info@northportareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 4:00 pm
Fees/Admission: none
Nov 4    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. There may be a guest speaker as well.


Pam McCloud, Director of Citizens Dispute Resolution center 
Date: November 4, 2015
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: La Quinta Inn & Suites
812 Kings Highway
Port Charlotte, FL
 
Contact: Kim Clark
EMail: info@northportareachamber.com
Date/Time Details:
First Wednesday of every month at 7:45 am
  
Fees/Admission:
None.**
 
Nov 6    Marketing & Communication Committee
This committee identifies an implements ways to promote and enhance the Chambers' image and place in the community.  This is a brand new committee, so if you enjoy building something from scratch and want to tell the Chambers' story, this is the committee for you!
Date: November 6, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:
On Q Financial
14812 Tamiami Trail
North Port
Contact: Adam Bartolotta @ 257-4352
EMail: info@northportareachamber.com
Date/Time Details:
First Friday of every month at 9 AM
Fees/Admission:
None.
Nov 9    Annual Holiday Social
The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Holiday Social and Food Drive for all of our Chamber Members on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 from    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.  The Holiday Social will be held at Bobcat Trail Golf & Country Club located at 1350 Bobcat Trail, in North Port. The cost is $20.00 per person or $35.00 per couple which includes a food buffet, beverages and entertainment.  A cash bar will available.
Date: November 9, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Bobcat Trail Golf Club
1350 Bobcat Trail
North Port
Contact: Sandie Karp
EMail: skarp@northportareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, December 9, 2014
5:30 pm - 7:30pm
Fees/Admission: $20.00 per person or $35.00 per couple which includes food buffet, beverages and entertainment. A cash bar will be available.
Nov 10    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: November 10, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Epiphany Health (Prime Health)
2975 Bobcat Village Center Rd. #100
North Port
Contact: NPACC
EMail: info@northportareachamber.com
Date/Time Details:
Second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 PM
Fees/Admission:
None.
Nov 11    Veteran's Day Chamber Closed
Date: November 11, 2015
Nov 17    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: November 17, 2015
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: SMH North Port ER - 2nd floor
2345 Bobcat Village Center Rd.
Contact: Richard Suggs
EMail: richsuggs@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: This meeting is usually on the 4th Tuesday of every month
Nov 18    Capacity Building Committee
This committee designs and implements diverse funding for working capital in support of the
Chamber’s mission.  This could include enhanced exposure opportunities for members, sponsorships, public-private funding and grant writing.  This committee also oversees special events sub-committees such as the Golf Tournament, the Annual Awards Banquet, the Business and Community Expo and the Hob Nob. If you are interested in this committee, please feel free to attend a meeting. For more information please contact committee chair Lance Broat at 941-627-0014
Date: November 18, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: On Q Financial
14812 Tamiami Trail
North Port
Contact: Lance Broat (Monarch Printing) 941-627-0014
EMail: Lance@monarchprinting.net
Date/Time Details: This meeting is usually on the second Wednesday of every month at 8am
Fees/Admission: None
Nov 18    Lunch and Learn
North Port Small Business Lunch and Learn program is a series of free monthly workshops to assist small business owners improve their business and stay competitive.  All workshops are held at the University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee at North Port, 5920 Pan American Blvd.  (Under the clock tower) in North Port.  Workshops begin at 11:30 am and conclude at 1:00pm.  Lunch is provided at no cost thanks to our workshop sponsors.  To register for each workshop go to www.SBDCTampaBay.com/Manatee or call 941-426-7784
Date: November 18, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.SBDCTampaBay.com/Manatee
Location:  5920 Pan American Blvd.  (Under the clock tower) in North Port.
Contact: 941-426-7784
Date/Time Details:  Workshops begin at 11:30 am and conclude at 1:00pm
Fees/Admission: Lunch is provided at no cost thanks to our workshop sponsors.  To register for each workshop go to www.SBDCTampaBay.com/Manatee or call 941-426-7784
Nov 26    Thanksgiving - Chamber Closed
Date: November 26, 2015
Nov 26    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: November 26, 2015
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.
Nov 27    Thanksgiving Friday - Chamber Closed
Date: November 27, 2015