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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Wicked Window Wars
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to show off your spooky side! The Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce invites local businesses to participate in the 2nd Annual Wicked Window Wars\, a fun community-wide Halloween decorating contest designed to bring creativity\, excitement\, and seasonal spirit to our local business community. \n\n\n\nBusinesses are encouraged to transform their storefronts\, windows\, offices\, or customer-facing spaces into festive Halloween displays. Whether you go spooky\, silly\, haunted\, or family-friendly\, this is your chance to showcase your creativity\, attract visitors\, and earn bragging rights as one of the spookiest businesses in town. \n\n\n\nParticipating businesses will be featured by the Chamber throughout the contest\, helping promote your business while creating a festive atmosphere for residents and visitors alike. \n\n\n\nRegistration opens September 1.
URL:https://puntagordachamber.com/event/2nd-annual-wicked-window-wars/
LOCATION:Florida
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate with us as we welcome and support one of our local businesses in our community! Join us for an official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony honoring Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine. \n\n\n\nThis is a great opportunity to connect with local professionals\, show your support\, and help us give a warm welcome to one of our newest members. Discover a destination dedicated to fine wine\, great chocolate\, and creating a sweeter Punta Gorda experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThursday\, October 8\, 20265:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n\n\n\nCome out early\, meet the owners\, tour the business\, and network with fellow Chamber members and community leaders. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to celebrating together. Please RSVP below!
URL:https://puntagordachamber.com/event/ribbon-cutting-punta-gorda-chocolate-wine/
LOCATION:Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine\, 1107 W Marion Ave #119\, Punta Gorda\, Florida\, 33950
CATEGORIES:Ribbon Cutting
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SUMMARY:Business Over Breakfast: Valerie's House
DESCRIPTION:two cups of coffee on the table. morning breakfast at the cafe\n\n\n\nStart your day networking with local professionals at our Monthly Business Over Breakfast meeting!Join us for great conversations\, new connections\, and a delicious breakfast at Valerie’s House. \n\n\n\n🕢 Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM📍 Location: \n\n\n\n\n\n☕ Come early\, connect\, and build meaningful relationships with fellow local professionals.Please RSVP below.
URL:https://puntagordachamber.com/event/business-over-breakfast-valeries-house-2/
LOCATION:Valerie’s House\, 233 East McKenzie St\, Punta Gorda\, Florida\, 33950
CATEGORIES:Business Over Breakfast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T120000
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Neighborhood Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:THE CITY OF PUNTA GORDA & THE PUNTA GORDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEARE PROUD TO HOST THETHIRD ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD FALL FESTIVAL \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis free\, family-friendly festival kicks off the holiday season and celebrates communityconnections that make Punta Gorda special! \n\n\n\n This year will feature free food\, a costume contest\, trick or treating\, games\, arts & crafts\, a dessert walk\, live entertainment\, and threebrand-new elements: a “Bewitching Beasts” pet category added to the costume contest\, a SponsorCorner for swag giveaways and a Nonprofit Expo where attendees can explore opportunities to get more involved with local nonprofits!  \n\n\n\nLast year’s festival had over 800 attendees\, more than 25 trick-or-treat partners\, and dozens of local business sponsors.With your help\, we can make 2026 even bigger and better! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWith YOUR support\, we hope to make the 2026 festival bigger and better\,continuing the City’s commitment to celebration and community fun!As a Fall Festival sponsor\, you gain visibility in the community while aligning your brand with fun\,togetherness\, and Harborside Hometown pride.There will be plenty of opportunities for digital promotion\, in-person engagement\, andrelationship building with residents\, visitors\, and other local businesses
URL:https://puntagordachamber.com/event/3rd-annual-neighborhood-fall-festival/
LOCATION:Laishley Park\, 100 Nesbit St\, Punta Gorda\, FL\, 33950
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Community Events
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SUMMARY:Business After Hours: Illusion's Salon and Spa
DESCRIPTION:two cups of coffee on the table. morning breakfast at the cafe\n\n\n\nUnwind and connect with fellow Chamber members at our Business After Hours networking event!Join us for relaxed conversation\, valuable connections\, and a chance to build relationships with local professionals at Illusion’s Salon and Spa \n\n\n\n🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM📍 Location: \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy great company\, light refreshments\, and meaningful networking with the local business community.Please RSVP below.
URL:https://puntagordachamber.com/event/business-after-hours-illusions-salon-and-spa/
LOCATION:Illusion’s Salon and Spa\, 115 Taylor Street\, Punta Gorda\, Florida\, 33950
CATEGORIES:Business After Hours
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SUMMARY:Networking Luncheon: Leroy's Fish Shack
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, collaborate\, and build relationships with fellow Chamber members at our Monthly Networking Luncheon! \n\n\n\nWe’ve been waiting to announce this one!Our October Networking Luncheon is headed to one of Punta Gorda’s newest spots — LeRoy’s Fish Shack at Fishermen’s Village! \n\n\n\nWe are proud to have the owners of Modern Era as our guest speakers for this event.And we’re telling you right now…THIS ONE WILL SELL OUT. \n\n\n\nJoin us Wednesday\, October 28th from 12:00–1:00 PM for great food\, great people\, and an hour of making connections with the businesses and community leaders who keep Punta Gorda moving forward.If you haven’t checked out LeRoy’s Fish Shack yet\, here’s your excuse. And if you already have? Well…you probably don’t need much convincing.Chamber luncheons aren’t just about lunch. They’re about putting yourself in the room.Your next customer might be sitting across the table.Your next referral could be two seats away. \n\n\n\nYour next partnership might start with\, “Hey\, I don’t think we’ve met before…” \n\n\n\nThat’s the power of showing up. And this month\, we get to do it while supporting a local business in one of Punta Gorda’s most iconic destinations. That’s a pretty good Wednesday afternoon!📅 Wednesday\, October 28th⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP NOW! Space is limited\, interest is already high\, and we fully expect this luncheon to sell out.Don’t be the person texting us on October 27th asking\, “Soooo…any chance you can squeeze in one more?” Save your seat\, bring your business cards\, and come hungry.We’ll see you at LeRoy’s!Please purchase your tickets below.
URL:https://puntagordachamber.com/event/networking-luncheon-wild-orchid/
LOCATION:Leroy’s Fish Shack\, 1200 W. Retta Espanade\, Punta Gorda\, Florida\, 33950
CATEGORIES:Luncheons
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: John R. Wood Properties
DESCRIPTION:Join the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the grand opening of John R. Wood Properties’ newest Downtown Punta Gorda office.  \n\n\n\nThis special event marks an exciting milestone for the company and an opportunity to welcome its newest location to the community. \n\n\n\nGuests will enjoy light refreshments\, networking opportunities\, photo moments\, and the chance to connect with local business leaders\, community members\, clients\, and fellow Realtors. Come help us celebrate this new chapter for John R. Wood Properties and show your support for a growing local business. \n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, October 29Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP today to join us for this exciting community celebration!
URL:https://puntagordachamber.com/event/ribbon-cutting-john-r-wood-properties/
LOCATION:John R. Wood Properties\, 110 Sullivan Street #111\, Punta Gorda\, Florida\, 33950
CATEGORIES:Ribbon Cutting
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SUMMARY:Stop the Bleed - Learn Skills that can Save a Life
DESCRIPTION:Stop the Bleed Training is a hands-on\, life-saving workshop designed to teach participants how to recognize and control severe bleeding in an emergency.  \n\n\n\nLed by Charlotte Fire & EMS\, this training provides practical skills and confidence to respond when every second counts\, helping bridge the gap until professional medical help arrives. \n\n\n\nOpen to Punta Gorda Chamber members and their employees\, this session is ideal for business professionals\, parents\, teachers\, coaches\, volunteers\, and anyone who wants to be prepared to save a life.  \n\n\n\nReserve your spot today and gain the knowledge that could make a critical difference in an emergency
URL:https://puntagordachamber.com/event/stop-the-bleed-learn-skills-that-can-save-a-life/
LOCATION:Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center\, 75 Taylor St\, Punta Gorda\, FL\, 33950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Business After Hours: Centennial Bank
DESCRIPTION:Unwind and connect with fellow Chamber members at our Business After Hours networking event!Join us for relaxed conversation\, valuable connections\, and a chance to build relationships with local professionals at Centennial Bank . \n\n\n\n🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM📍 Location: \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy great company\, light refreshments\, and meaningful networking with the local business community.Please RSVP below.
URL:https://puntagordachamber.com/event/business-after-hours-centennial-bank-3/
LOCATION:Centennial Bank\, 401 Taylor Street\, Punta Gorda\, Florida\, 33950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business After Hours
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SUMMARY:Networking Luncheon: TBD
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, collaborate\, and build relationships with fellow Chamber members at our Monthly Networking Luncheon!Take a break in the middle of your day to enjoy great conversation\, meaningful connections\, and networking with local professionals. \n\n\n\n🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM📍 Location:TBD \n\n\n\nEnjoy lunch while engaging with members of the local business community in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.Please purchase your tickets below.
URL:https://puntagordachamber.com/event/networking-luncheon-tbd-7/
LOCATION:Florida
CATEGORIES:Luncheons
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SUMMARY:Business Over Breakfast: Friends of the Punta Gorda Library
DESCRIPTION:two cups of coffee on the table. morning breakfast at the cafe\n\n\n\nStart your day networking with local professionals at our Monthly Business Over Breakfast meeting!Join us for great conversations\, new connections\, and a delicious breakfast at Friends of the Punta Gorda Library \n\n\n\n🕢 Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM📍 Location: \n\n\n\n\n\n☕ Come early\, connect\, and build meaningful relationships with fellow local professionals.Please RSVP below.
URL:https://puntagordachamber.com/event/business-over-breakfast-friends-of-the-punta-gorda-library/
LOCATION:Friends of the Punta Gorda Library\, 401 Shreve Street\, Punta Gorda\, Florida\, 33950
CATEGORIES:Business Over Breakfast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T120000
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SUMMARY:Combined Networking Luncheon and Holiday Party: TT's Tiki Bar
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, collaborate\, and build relationships with fellow Chamber members at our Monthly Networking Luncheon! Take a break in the middle of your day to enjoy great conversation\, meaningful connections\, and networking with local professionals at TT’s Tiki Bar. \n\n\n\n🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM📍 Location: \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy lunch while engaging with members of the local business community in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.Please purchase your tickets below.
URL:https://puntagordachamber.com/event/combined-networking-luncheon-tts-tiki-bar/
LOCATION:TT’s Tiki Bar\, 33 Tamiami Trail\, Punta Gorda\, Florida\, 33950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheons
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