Welcome to the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce
The Punta Gorda Chamber invites you to explore our city and discover why Punta Gorda, FL has continuously been chosen as one of the best places to vacation, live and work!
“A friendly community with a remarkable past and an exciting future.”
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Welcome to Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda is an historic small town, a hidden treasure on Charlotte Harbor.
Welcome to Chamber
The Punta Gorda Chamber is committed to improving the local business climate.
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Event Updates Due to COVID-19
On Friday June 5th, Governor DeSantis announces that the State of Florida will commence Phase 2 of re-opening of the State for business. Within our area, re-openings started 5-4-2020 but they will vary from business to business. We suggest, if you are seeking information regarding businesses in the Chamber of Punta Gorda, you search for their information in the Business Directory under Quick Links on this homepage and call them directly to see what direction they are currently heading in.
For public spaces, like parks and beaches you should research either the City of Punta Gorda or the Charlotte County Government websites for the latest information, depending on the location you are seeking information about. The Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce continues to answer email enquiries to chamber@puntagorda-chamber.com or by returning voicemail left on 941 639 3720. Our offices have re-opened its public access (10am-2pm Monday-Friday) but we are also answering all calls and emails within 24 hours for anything outside of these hours.
Re-opening
The Saturday Farmers Market re-opened to the public on May 9th 2020 8am-noon. For now, only food vendors will be present. (48+)
All businesses including restaurants and retail stores MAY re-open effective 5-5-20 (with conditions). As of 5-11-2020, hair and nail salons, barbers and spas may re-open with conditions. Gyms were allowed to re-open 5-18-20. June 5th, Bars will be able to re-open and theaters and auditoriums will be opened to a max of 50% occupancy.
Citywide Garage Sale – April 11th, moved to June 13th. Now taking reservations: 941 639 3720
Canceled until further notice:
- Mural Tours, after 3/17
- Trolley & Boat Tours
- Third Thursday Wine Walk
- Laird’s Golf Challenge ( 4/25), new date in October
For Restaurants: Please visit https://cm.puntagordachamber.com/list/category/restaurants-22 for list of restaurants and contact info to request their latest status.
Fishermen’s Village is open 10-6, Mon-Sat, and noon-6pm Sunday. Restaurants are open 11:30 am to 9 pm.
Event not listed here? – Please call the entity hosting the event
Please continue to check this page, or our Facebook page, for further updates. Please take all necessary health precautions to stay as safe as possible.
NEW Punta Gorda Farmers Market
The Saturday Farmers Market is open to the public from 8am-noon. Vendors are spaced for safety and are returning as space allows. Located: corner of Taylor and Olympia in downtown Punta Gorda
Special conditions will be in place to meet with CDC guidelines. Please wear masks, keep social distancing, observe the directional pathways design to help keep you 6ft+ apart and do not attend if you feel unwell.
All vendors will have been fever-tested prior to the opening of the market and will administer strict protocols for money handling. No more that two people can be under/around a 10'x10' tent at any one time. There can be no food sampling allowed. Baby steps - but your market is coming back into a new world!
Please continue to support these small business vendors!
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Welcome to Punta Gorda
The Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce invites you to explore our city and discover why Punta Gorda has continuously been chosen as one of the best places to live!
“A friendly community with a remarkable past and an exciting future.”
We invite you to share with us a little of the incredible charm of this historic, yet thriving, small city. Nestled on the shores of Charlotte Harbor in sunny Southwest Florida, it is rapidly becoming the IN destination for visitors, residences and businesses alike. You will also find an abundance of local information in our Friday Facts newsletter, where you will find all of our members’ events and promotions. <click here for a Calendar of Events>
“A small city with a very big heart welcomes you! IT’S HAPPENING ON THE HARBOR!”
Punta Gorda on the Rise
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Area Real Estate Market is HOT Now
During the last week of June, in the Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte and North Port residential markets, there were 138 new listings, 216 new contracts written, and 205 homes Sold/Closed transactions.
“We’re looking at a rebound sooner rather than later”
Dave Gammon, Director of Charlotte County Economic Development states, “Many of our residents have certainly experienced their share of tough times, but in comparison to other communities, Charlotte County is well positioned for a strong recovery.” Government funding, County demographics help. Crucially, “it’s also due to the strategic way the County has planned for economic growth and needed infrastructure.”
Allegiant Air still flying high
While federal rules allowed airlines to reduce routes up to 90%, Allegiant maintained 70% of its routes, cancelling only 18%. And with $174 million in CARES funding, along with substantial tax credits, the airline, like the County, is well-positioned to weather the pandemic’s effects, especially given the strength that leisure travel has shown.
Cheney Brothers continues expansion
Despite COVID-19 impacts, Cheney Brothers is continuing the $8.6 million 80,000-sq.-ft. expansion of its food service distribution operation, and creating innovations like new packaging to accommodate a higher level of restaurant takeout business.
Punta Gorda Airport continues its $6-million renovation
Renovation and relocation of the general aviation area continues with the help of an additional $24-million in CARES funding. The current project will free up space for development of commercial aviation, helping to kick start growth in avionics and aerospace, with flight school opportunities as well.
Punta Gorda Mural Society celebrates 30th painting
Skip Dyrda is finished with the newest mural in PG – it’s on the new Punta Gorda Library and is called “Pages from Our Library’s Past”. Using special paints that don’t fade, the mural was started in February and is now finished!Punta Gorda (MSA) Named Top Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Forbes reported that an analysis from think tank, Heartland Forward, identified 20 top entrepreneurial ecosystems across America, based on the share of employment by small firms, and the number of college-educated employees in those firms. Punta Gorda (MSA) ranked #7! It’s thanks to YOU, our hardworking and innovative business community, that we achieved this prestigious recognition!
Top Airline Quality Rating
Allegiant Airline came 1st place in the 2020 30th Annual Airline Quality Rating study that ranks U.S airlines by based on mishandled baggage, consumer complaints, on-time performance and involuntary denied-boardings. It’s the most comprehensive study of performance & quality of large airlines in the U.S. View more here.
How has Education Been Working in Charlotte County?
6,000 Chromebooks distributed, 1,000 hot-spots donated to families in need, over 95% of our students are logging in every day to complete their school work! In person graduation ceremonies tentatively planned for the week of July 14. School opening in the Fall to be announced by the Governor’s office. KUDOS to our school district leadership, teachers, staff, families and students who have come together to make student success a priority this Spring. Happy Summer!
Punta Gorda Symphony Summer Band Camp
Band Camp will be held virtually this summer! Adapting to the current social climate, Punta Gorda Symphony and Hope Academy of Music will hold its annual band camp July 13-July 31 – but with virtual classes. Maestro Raffaele Ponti is determined to adapt! At this date, the PG Symphony season is still set to kick off Nov. 22.
Our commitment to diversity and representation for all
In these difficult times in this country, we, at the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce, want to express our very own commitment to diversity and representation for all. Regardless of race, color, creed, sexual orientation and religion, our membership is open to ALL. We work towards total inclusion and integration of our business community, with zero judgement of any individual business or person. Our Chamber is a family, made up of a wide range of social sectors and we never discriminate. United and diversified, we work better together for the good of our businesses and our community at large.
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PARTNERS IN ACTION are businesses dedicated to strengthening their Chamber and business in Punta Gorda
(click sponsor name to visit their website)
Bronze Sponsors
- Animal Welfare League
- Charlotte Players
- Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty
- Farr, Farr, Emerich, Hackett, Carr & Holmes, PA
- Fawcett Memorial Hospital
- Florida SouthWestern State College
- Granny Nannies Home Care
- McCrory Law Firm, P.L.
- Michael Saunders & Company
- One Source Accounting & Tax
- Simply Sweet
- State Farm Agency – Mike Martin
- Visiting Angels Florida West Coast dba HolCam
- Wotitzky Law Firm
- Anne Street Storage (In Kind)
- everythingpuntagorda.com (In Kind)
- Port Charlotte Florist (In Kind)
- The Printed Page (In Kind)