| May 1 Marketing & Communication Committee |
This committee identifies an implements ways to promote and enhance the Chambers' image and place in the community. If you enjoy building something from scratch and want to tell the Chambers' story, this is the committee for you!
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| Date: |
May 1, 2015 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Location: |
Charlotte State Bank & Trust
4300 Aiden Lane
North Port |
| Contact: |
NPACC - (941) 564-3040 |
| EMail: |
info@northportareachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
First Friday of every month at 9 AM
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| Fees/Admission: |
None
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| May 2 Newcomer Day |
The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce, along with the City of North Port offer a North Port Newcomer Day three times a year. It is designed to be a time when new residents of North Port, incs departments and divisions, along with community groups and organizations. Designed to be only two hours on a Saturday morning at the George Mullen Center, the event will be filled with activity and information. If you know of someone who is new to North Port, or anyone who might be interested in coming to find out more about North Port, please invite them to come.
Interested in Participating?
If you are a business owner and chamber member and interested in participating, please contact the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce at (941) 564-3040 or email wgunnin@northportareachamber.com. If you are a business, nonprofit or government agency, reserve space at the next North Port Newcomer Day! There is no cost to participate.
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| Date: |
May 2, 2015 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
George Mullen Center
1602 Kramer Way
North Port
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| EMail: |
info@northportareachamber.com |
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| Fees/Admission: |
Free
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| May 5 Professional Development Committee |
| This committee provides the Chamber membership and the community with opportunities to foster business and personal success |
| Date: |
May 5, 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 |
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| May 6 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
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| Date: |
May 6, 2015 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Perkins Restaurant
6001 Salford Blvd
North Port |
| Contact: |
Kim Clark |
| EMail: |
info@northportareachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
First Wednesday of every month at 7:45 am
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| Fees/Admission: |
None.**
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| May 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 Matt Mativi @ (941) 474-4747.
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| Date: |
May 6, 2015 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
Boca Lupo
4301 Aidan Lane
North Port
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| Contact: |
Matt Mativi (941) 474-4747 |
| EMail: |
mmativi@caddy-carts.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
First Wednesday of every month at 6 pm
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| Fees/Admission: |
None.
**Menus will be available for you to order at your own cost.
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| May 7 Multi-Chamber Mixer @ Charlotte Stone Crabs Game |
North Port Area Chamber of Commerce Mixer @ Charlotte Stone Crabs Game
Joining us will be the Chamber of Commerce from Venice, Englewood, Charlotte, & Punta Gorda |
| Date: |
May 7, 2015 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
Charlotte County Sports Complex
2300 El JoBean Road
Port Charlotte |
| Contact: |
Sandie Karp |
| EMail: |
skarp@northportareachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, May 7, 2015
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$11.00 per person. Includes: reserve seat ticket, access to outfield party deck, Food voucher for a large hot dog, chips and 12oz fountain drink or beer.
Thirsty Thursday drink specials - $1.00 beer and soda |
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| May 8 Suncoast Technical College Lunch & Tour |
| Come and see first-hand an example of what the new campus could look like and what type of programs will be available here in North Port. Free Buffet lunch & charter bus ride - Sponsored by Bill Welk. $10.00 gratuity donation per person (donations go to the Suncoast Technical College Adult Culinary Leadership Fund) Charter bus will leave the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce parking lot at 11:00am and return at 3:00pm. |
| Date: |
May 8, 2015 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Location: |
Suncoast Technical College
4748 Beneva Road - Sarasota
Free Charter Bus will be leaving the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce parking lot at 11:00am and returning at 3:00pm |
| EMail: |
info@northportareachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday May 8, 2015
Free Charter Bus leaving at 11:00am and returning at 3:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$10.00 gratuity donation per person
(Donations go to the Suncoast Technical College Adult Culinary Leadership Fund) Luncheon Menu to include: Spring salad mix, carved new york strip roast w/marsala demi, braised chicken provencel, lentil, white bean & vegetable raquot, potato cheese casserole, pecan glazed carrots, assorted rolls & butter, cream cheese cake w/raspberry glaze & Chocolate sauce. |
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| May 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: |
May 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. |
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| May 13 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
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| Date: |
May 13, 2015 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Key Agency
14942 Tamiami Trail
North Port |
| Contact: |
NPACC 941 564 3040 |
| EMail: |
info@northportareachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
The second Wednesday of every month at 8am |
| Fees/Admission: |
None |
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| May 25 Memorial Day - Chamber Closed |
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| May 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.
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| Date: |
May 26, 2015 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Location: |
SMH - ER
2345 Bobcat Village Center Rd. - 2nd floor
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| Contact: |
NPACC 941-564-3040 |
| EMail: |
info@northportareachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
4th Tuesday of every month |
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| May 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: |
May 28, 2015 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Location: |
SMH - ER, 2nd floor
2345 Bobcat Village Center Rd.
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| Contact: |
NPACC 941-564-3040 |
| EMail: |
info@northportareachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
The fourth Thursday of every month at 8:30 am. |
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| May 28 Tri-Chamber Business After Five Card Exchange |
| The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce will be participating in the Annual Tri-Chamber Business Card Exchange event at Plantation Golf & Country Club in Venice. This event includes Chamber members from the North Port, Englewood and Venice Chamber of Commerce. |
| Date: |
May 28, 2015 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
Plantation Golf & Country Club
500 Rockley Boulevard
Venice
(941) 497-1494 |
| Contact: |
Sandie Karp |
| EMail: |
skarp@northportareachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, May 28, 2015
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Chamber Members - $5.00 per person
Guests - $10.00 per person |
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| May 30 A Night At The Races 2015 |
The "A Night at the Races" will be an evening of fun-filled excitement for people who enjoy horse racing, dancing, and a chance to win fabulous prizes.
The thoroughbred horse races are up-to-date productions shot with five cameras. Each race features commentary by professional race track announcers and show the horses parading to the post, loading in the gate, split screen close ups, horses in the lead graphics, the tote board results, the winning horse in the winner's circle, slow motion photo finish replays, plus a full graphic and commentary announcing the results of each race.
A food buffet, beverages, and cash bar wil lbe provided throughout the event. Each person will receive "Play Money" with their ticket in order to bet on the horse races. Participants can purchase additional "Play Money" throughout the evening if needed.
In between races, while betting occurs, attendees will enjoy entertainment and dancing provided by the Jumpin' Juke Box.
At the end of the evening, participants will have the opportunity to win fabulous prizes with their "Play Money" through the Reverse Raffle and Live Auction.
This event will be held in the Clubhouse at Rambler's Rest Resort and is open to the public. |
| Date: |
May 30, 2015 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Location: |
Ramblers Rest
1300 North River Road
Venice FL |
| EMail: |
info@northportareachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday May 30, 2015
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Individual Tickets - $35.00
Couples Tickets - $50.00
1/2 Table Sponsor (seats 4) - $125.00 / includes name recognition on table, name recognition in Official Program, and verbal recognition at event.
Full Table Sponsor (seats 8) - $225.00 - / includes name recognition on table, name recognition in Official Program, and verbal recognition at event.
Food Buffet will include: Hamburgers, Veggie Burgers, Bratwurst, Pulled Pork, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Salad, Chips, Soda, Water, Tea and Coffee.
Cash Bar will be available |
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