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News Release: 3/14/2025
Kahwa to Celebrate Grand Opening in Port Charlotte on April 7Free Drinks All Day! Meet & Greet with Rays Mascot!Port Charlotte, FL – March 14, 2025 – Kahwa Coffee Roasters, Tampa Bay’s award-winning coffee roaster and café, is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Port Charlotte, Florida. The new café, located at 19580 Cochran Blvd, Suite 201, is now open and will officially celebrate its entry into Charlotte County on April 7, 2025. To kick off this exciting milestone, the café
GIRLS ON THE RUN SWFL CELEBRATES 15 YEARS WITH INSPIRATIONAL SNEAKER SOIRÉE FEATURING FOUNDER MOLLY BARKER
Ft Myers Florida – Girls on the Run SWFL celebrated 15 years of empowering young girls with confidence, character, and resilience at the Sneaker Soirée: Shine Bright, Run Bold on March 8. The event, held on International Women’s Day, brought together supporters, alumni, volunteer coaches, and community leaders to reflect on the program’s impact and its promising future. A highlight of the evening was a keynote address by Girls on the Run founder Molly Barker, who shared the inspiration behind the
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Charlotte Sports Park Nominated for Best Spring Training Facility!
CharlotteSportsPark has been nominated for USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Voting is open online at https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-spring-training-facility-2025/charlotte-sports-park-port-charlotte-florida/ and will end on Monday, March 17 at 11:59 a.m. CharlotteSportsPark was voted Best Spring Training Facility in 2014 and in 2024.
News Release: 2/27/2025
Medical Massage Solutions opened part time in 2024 and has recently expanded hours to Mon-Sat 9AM-6PM. I am excited to offer my services fulltime to the Charlotte/Sarasota County area and I'm looking forward to continuing to grow with the Chamber and our community at large.
FinCEN's BOI Filing Deadline: 01/01/2025 - Port Charlotte, FL Businesses Should File Now to Avoid the Possibility of Fines!
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires businesses to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) to FinCEN to enhance transparency and combat financial crimes. As of today, November 27th, 2024, Port Charlotte, Florida, business owners have 35 calendar days (or 25 business days) left to file their BOI report with FinCEN—don’t delay, or you could face $500 per day fines! What You Need to Do:1. Determine if Your Business Must File. Most LLCs, corporations, and small businesses qualify as
Tips for Mastering the Entrepreneurial Journey with Fearless Confidence
The excitement of starting a business brings a mix of opportunities and challenges. Every choice made can influence the future of the venture in unexpected ways. Navigating this path requires careful planning to avoid common mistakes and take advantage of chances for growth. With the right approach, challenges turn into valuable learning experiences that strengthen the business. Laying a strong foundation early on in the process creates the momentum needed for long-term success.Budget Blunders That Can
Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant: All You Have to Do Is Ask Acrobat’s Generative AI Document & PDF Tool
Adobe Acrobat has long been an invaluable tool for business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees all over the world thanks to its wide array of PDF generation and editing tools. Now, Acrobat AI Assistant offers new benefits for businesses of all sizes. Acrobat AI Assistant’s revolutionary software can transform your business with its incredible features: Content Summarization and Insights: Long documents can be overwhelming to review, especially for busy entrepreneurs. The AI Assistant can
Local Business Launch: Your Complete Roadmap to Success
Starting a local business is a multi-faceted journey that requires careful planning, foresight, and a clear vision. A successful business is built on a solid foundation of research and meticulous preparation. Below, we’ve outlined some crucial steps to get your local venture off the ground. Understanding Local Regulations Before diving into business operations, it's crucial to understand the local regulations and standards associated with the chosen industry. Every locality may have its
The ABCs of Launching a Medical Startup as an Entrepreneur
Launching a medical startup can be an exciting and rewarding journey for entrepreneurs looking to make a difference in the healthcare industry. However, a successful medical startup requires a significant amount of planning, research, and execution. In this article, we explore some of the key steps involved in getting your medical startup off the ground.Identify a Pain Point or Gap The first step in launching a medical startup is to identify a pain point or gap in the healthcare industry that can be
Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
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ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte’s Medical Director of Emergency Medicine Receives The Dighton C. Packard Leadership Award for Unyielding Pursuit to Advance the Field of Emergency Medicine
Dan O’Leary, M.D., has been awarded the prestigious Dighton C. Packard Leadership Award for his outstanding contributions to Emergency Medicine. Dr. O’Leary has dedicated his career to helping patients in their most vulnerable moments, and his unwavering commitment to excellence has earned him respect and admiration from colleagues and patients alike. Dr. O’Leary currently serves as the medical director of ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte’s emergency department and has been instrumental in developing new
Make These Smart Website Changes To Encourage Small Business Growth
In uncertain economic times, many business owners are looking for ways to keep their businesses afloat. One of the most effective ways to do this is by making changes to your website. Updating your site can help you boost sales and grow your business during a recession. The Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce understands how difficult it can be to secure sales when times are tough. That's why we've put together some tips on how to make website changes that will help you stay ahead of the competition no
