platnium april 2017 the communicator...the communicator thank you to our 2016 -2017 chamber...
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The Communicator
Thank You To Our 2016 -2017
Chamber Champions
*Allstate Insurance – Steve
Matthews Agent
*Always Air Heating & Cooling
*ClikWiz
*Coastal Quality Landscapes
*Deborah Snowden—Coldwell
Banker Sunstar Realty
*Englewood Community Hospital
*Farr Law
*Gulf Coat Community Founda-
tion
*Heartland—Matt Mativi
*IsAgenix—Shannon Adkins
*Kyle Kurtis Salon & Spa
*Mary Kay Cosmetics—Linda Zick,
IBC
*Mike Lowe CPA, LLC
*Olde World Restaurant
*PostNet FL #169
*Presto Air
*Sarasota County. EDC
*SeePort Optometry
*The Springs at South Biscayne
*TLC Marketing & Creative
Services
*Venice Print Center
*Wendy Namack, CFP – Namack
Portfolio Investment
Professionals, LLC
April 2017
Visit us at www.northportareachamber.com Inserts: Golf Tournament Sponsor Luncheon, Annual Meeting & State of the City Address Luncheon, Ball Law
Center, City of North Port, Scramblin on the Green Golf Tournament Sponsorship, Scramblin on the Green Golf
Tournament Registration, Business After Hours, Chamber Orientation, North Port Map Advertising, Marketing
Plus Program, Advertise in The Communicator, Shop North Port.
PLATNIUM
GOLD
BRONZE
SILVER
3rd
4:00pm
Mosquito Joe’s Ribbon Cutting (Chamber Office -15141 Tamiami Trail)
4th
5th
3:30pm
7:30am
Professional Development & Education Committee (Library 13800 Tamiami Trail)
Breakfast Club Networking (Panera,17899 Tamiami Trail).
6th
7th
4:30pm
9:00am
Charlotte State Bank & Trust Ribbon Cutting (4300 Aiden Lane.)
Marketing & Communication Committee (Key Agency, 14942 Tamiami Trail).
11th
11th
8:30am
5:30pm
Membership Development Committee (Panera Bread, 17899 Tamiami Trail).
Business After Hours (Rock Box Music Studio & Stage, 5400 S. Biscayne Dr., Ste. F)
12th
13th
8:00am
11:30am
Capacity Building Committee (Key Agency, 14942 Tamiami Trail)
Lunch & Learn (SMH ER 2345 Bobcat Village Center Rd., 2nd Floor)
13th
14th
5:30pm
8:00am
Candidate Forum (Common Grounds Hall, 12735 Tamiami Trail).
Leadership North Port (Warm Mineral Springs, 1220 San Servando).
18th 12:00pm NPYP - Exe Board/public welcome (Buffalo Wings & Rings, 1081 W. Price Blvd.)
19th 8:30am Member Retention Committee Meeting (Key Agency, 14942 Tamiami Trail).
20th 11:30pm Network at Noon (Buffalo Wings & Rings, 1081 W. Price Blvd.)
20th 5:30pm NPYP Mixers (Buffalo Wings & Rings, 1081 W. Price Blvd.)
25th
25th
8:30am
5:00pm
Business & Economic Development Committee (SMH ER 2345 Bobcat Village Center Rd.
Multi Chamber Appreciation Game—Charlotte Stone Crabs
27th
27th
8:30am
4:00pm
Government Relations Committee (SMH ER 2345 Bobcat Village Center Rd., 2nd floor)
Southern Self Storage Ribbon Cutting (2256 Bobcat Village Center Rd.)
April 2017
Hello everyone! My name is Michael Berendse. I am so pleased to be in North Port, FL and to be a part of this exciting and growing community! Joining the North Port Chamber of Commerce has been a great decision! I appreciate the warmth and generosity I have been shown here. I am originally from Rapid City, South Dakota and although proud, I am happy to be in a warmer climate! I have been in the Merchant processing industry for over Five years and I have more than 100 happy customers. I am experienced in dealing with merchant accounts and credit card processing. Running a business brings many responsibilities; however, worrying about your Merchant Processing shouldn't be one of them. Argus Merchant Services provides flexible credit and debit card payment processing platforms that help shape your business. I take the burden of worry by providing outstanding local customer support, dedication and knowledge. At Argus, My mission is to make your experience with payment processing as simple, easy and affordable as possible. I want you to understand our business,- rather than exploit you for your lack of knowledge. We dedicate ourselves to providing the best customer service in our Industry. I understand the importance of your processing working the right way; therefore, when you need me, I will be there. Argus provides clients with highly competitive rates. All types of industries are accepted including small, medium, and large businesses. We sought out to become the most cost effective and successful company for you. If your business is currently processing and looking for a better solution, or you just haven't had the right professional service that your business deserves, contact me for a free analysis! I look forward to helping you and your business! The North Port Chamber of Commerce has exceeded my expectations and I am excited to be a part!
Argus Merchant Services of FL
www.argusinvision.com
608-287-6532
A Message from the Executive Director
The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce is offering the opportunity for Chamber
businesses and non-Chamber businesses to order and purchase advertising opportunities
in the 2017 North Port Maps. These maps are very popular and the Chamber will have
5,000 maps printed and distributed locally, statewide and nationally beginning July 3,
2017. Businesses interested in purchasing an ad in the North Port Map must order and
make payment no later than Friday, May 12, 2017. The cost of the business card size
ads are $125.00 for a back-side ad ($175.00 for non-Chamber businesses), $175.00 for
a map-side ads, $250.00 for map-side Display Ads, $350.00 for Panel Ads and $750.00
for the Back Panel Ad. Order forms are available at the Chamber office or can be e-
mailed to you upon request. Advertising opportunities are limited and secured on a
first-come/first-serve basis, so order your ad today.
The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the "A Night at the Races" on Saturday,
May 13, 2017 from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm at George Mullen Activity Center in North Port. 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 commen-
tary 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. This year, we are add-
ing casino games to the event for the enjoyment of our participants. A food buffet & beverages (including adult
beverages) will be 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 be-
tween races, while betting occurs, attendees will enjoy entertainment and dancing. There will even be a special "Hat
Contest" conducted between the 4th & 5th race and the winner will receive additional play money to use on the races
or prizes. 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. The cost to attend is $35.00 per person or $60.00 per couple.
Half-table sponsorships (seats 4) are available for $200.00 (includes name recognition on table, name recognition in
Official Program, and verbal recognition at event) or full-table sponsorships (seats 8) are available for $350.00
(includes name recognition on table, name recognition in Official Program, and verbal recognition at event). There
are additional sponsorship opportunities, which will be offered on a first-come/first-serve basis, listed on the
flyer included in this month's Communicator Newsletter. This event is open to all Chamber members and to the
public.
Sincerely,
William J. Gunnin William J. Gunnin
Executive Director
North Port Area Chamber of Commerce
2017 North Port Map Advertising Contract/Insertion Order
Distribution: 5,000 Full Color Glossy Maps!
North Port Maps are Free to the Community
Business Card Outside 3 3/8” w x 2” h - $125 Non-Chamber Member - $175.00
Business Card Map Side 3 3/8” w x 2” h - $175 Front Panel Display Ad 3 1/2" w x 4" h - $250 Panel Ads 3 1/2” w x 9” h - $350 Back Panel Ad 3 1/2” w x 9” h - $750
Business Name:________________________________________________________________
Contact Person: ________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________City: ____________________ Zip:__________
Phone: __________________ Fax: ________________E Mail: ___________________________
Total Cost: $_______ Signature: ________________________________Date: ______________
Make payments to North Port Area Chamber of Commerce LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE ~ FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
Deadlines: Contract, Sketch, & Payment: May 12, 2017 Artwork for Ads: May 19, 2017 Final Deadline: May 26, 2017
Publication Target Date: July 03, 2017 E Mail ads to: [email protected]
North Port Area Chamber of Commerce: Phone: (941) 564-3040
Fax: (941) 423-5042 E-Mail: [email protected]
House of Maps: (941) 924-8998 It is preferred that all ads be submitted with computer generated electronic files. The map is produced using Adobe InDesign on a Mac platform. Advertisers may submit: Photoshop files, TIFF, EPS, JPeg, and PDF files. Files must have fonts embedded and colors set to CMYK. Illustrator files should have fonts set to outline. Digital images should be submitted at 100% of their printed size (please see above for ad dimensions), 300 dpi in CMYK. Micr osoft.PUB files are not acceptable and must be “saved as” to one of the above requested formats. For any ad to be built by the publisher from “scratch”, the advertiser must submit high resolution CMYK logos and/or photos accompanied by a sketch, at size, of what is requested for final ad design. In most instances, there will be no additional fees incurred for ad composition by the publisher. For production questions, advertisers are welcome to contact the House of Maps directly at 941-924-8998. E-Mail: [email protected] If you, the Advertiser, have been sent a proof, you will have 48 hours after receipt of the proof to either approve or send corr ections. Failure to respond to the proof will deem the non-response as approval and the ad will run as is.
The North Port Area Chamber of
Commerce is happy to announce
the following as partners in our mission.
We suggest you support local business.
Always buy Chamber!!
Welcome Newest Members!
Member:
Verizon
Grande Aire Services
Sign Shark
First International Title
Robert McMillen Bucket List Buster Dream Vacations
Bucket List Buster Dream Vacations
Pride Lawn and Landscape, LLC
Mosquito Joe of Port Charlotte
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church
Cason Home Loans Donna’s Door and Window Company
Argus Merchant Services Create a Dream Travel & Tour Co.
Talon Towing and Transport
The UPS Store #4162 Business Solution Experts, LLC
All Gone, LLC
Abbott Air, Inc.
Tax Savers
Representative:
Scott Kussy
Kati Zickefoose
Robert Nelch
Robin Lindecamp
Robert McMillen Joanne Gurgigno, Associate
Peg Mellen, Owner
Amanda Broat
Bary Burns
Edwin Wilkins
James Harris Donna Kallnischkies
Michael Berendse Chris Hanks
Don Nottingham
Sandra Asbridge Adam Pacyga
Gordon Litts
Matt Grannan
Beth A. Wilson
The North Port Area Chamber of
Commerce is happy to announce
the following as partners in our mission.
We suggest you support local business.
Always buy Chamber!!
Welcome Newest Members!
Member:
Kim Matthews
SunCoast Blood Bank
North Port D-FY All About Pets in Your Home
Sarasota Commercial Realty, LLC
Sarasota Commercial Realty, LLC
Finter’s Tattoo
Livin’ Clean, LLC
North Port Gymnastics American Business Woman’s Association
Acupuncture Total Body Wellness
Tank’s Legacy
Island Marketing
Seed Internet Solutions
Representative:
Kim Matthews
David Bradshaw
Laurie File Gale O’Brien
Rico Boeras
Sherri Coble
Eva Dally
Shelly Dunham-Tozer
Kelly Davids Anne Miller
Liane Deeds
Blanche Vedette
Eva-Marie Edukonis
Bill Stansky
NORTH PORT AREA CHAMBER HONOR ROLL
The North Port Area Chamber of
Commerce is pleased to have these
partners renew their annual
investment in the community.
Business Partner Since
Pure Pools
Fitness Quest Physical Therapy
West Coast Electric
San Pedro Catholic Church
Bucks Master Car Care
AAA Schwartz Roofing
Kevin Shapley
Shremshock Surveying
Fisherman’s Village
Hoskins Pest Control
Mike Lowe CPA, LLC
Florida Power & Light Co.
North Port Business Club
American Cancer Society
Light Speed
Big Jim Self Storage
Superior Heating
North Port Library
Paper Chase
American Irrigation
Aggressive Companies
You’ve Got Maids
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Breakfast Club Networking | Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Breakfast Club Networking | Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Breakfast Club Networking | Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Child Protection Center Ribbon Cutting | Thursday, March 2, 2017
Child Protection Center Ribbon Cutting | Thursday, March 2, 2017
Child Protection Center Ribbon Cutting | Thursday, March 2, 2017
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS | Gustitus Team KW | Tuesday, March 14, 2017
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS | Gustitus Team KW | Tuesday, March 14, 2017
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS | Gustitus Team KW | Tuesday, March 14, 2017
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS | Gustitus Team KW | Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Night at the Races KICKOFF Luncheon | Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Go Team Visit!
March 21, 2017
CHAMBER STATISTICS
Executive Committee:
President: Mike Williams (ClickWiz) Immediate Past President: Lance Broat (Venice Print
Center)
Incoming President: Linda Zick (Mary Kay Cosmetics)
Treasurer: Ray Witkowski (Key Agency, Inc.) Secretary: Gale West (Your Health Consultant)
Directors:
Matt Dill (Stellar Web Productions) Lori King (Quality Health Care Center) Kelly Louke (Charlotte State Bank & Trust) Jamie Lovern (Lolablue, LLC) Steve Matthews (Allstate Insurance Agency) Kim Quigley (BB&T Bank)
Amy Schuldt (Kyle Kurtis Salon & Spa) Debbie Snowden (Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty) Bill Werdell (Achieva Credit Union
Staff:
William Gunnin, Executive Director Kim Clark, Office Coordinator Karol Bent, Administrative Assistant
Your Chamber Working For You
BUSINESS & COMMUNITY
GROWING TOGETHER
The Communicator is a monthly
publication of the North Port
Area Chamber of Commerce
15141 Tamiami Trail
North Port FL 33987
Phone: 941-564-3040
Fax: 941-423-5042
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.northportareachamber.com
Mail-outs from Chamber 50 135
Mail-ins to Chamber 50 226
Phone Calls 697 1798
Visitors in Office 105 377
Website Visits 2,123 6,310
Website Page Views 5,460 17,939
Face book Visits 323 997
Face book Reach 16,259 37,059
March 2017 YTD 2017
The mission of the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce is
to promote and encourage business prosperity through
advocacy, engagement and cooperation