Chamber Chat

Happy Labor Day from your Englewood Chamber
At the Chamber of Commerce, we proudly celebrate Labor Day as a tribute to the dedication, hard work, and resilience of our community’s workforce. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the invaluable contributions made by employees across all sectors and highlights the importance of fostering a supportive and thriving work environment. As we honor the achievements of workers, we also reaffirm our commitment to advocating for fair labor practices and promoting initiatives that support professional growth and economic stability. Labor Day is not just a time to reflect on past accomplishments but also an opportunity to inspire continued progress and innovation in our local businesses. Let us all take this moment to recognize and appreciate the incredible efforts that drive our economy forward and make our community a better place to live and work.

Brew Crew
September 4^th – Join us at 8:00am for some business before business at our monthly Brew Crew. This month, Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity will be hosting us in their resale store located at 3949 S. Access Road in Englewood. Chamber Members will have the opportunity to do some informal networking over coffee. This will be just like our Fun After 5 mixers, only it will be in the morning. No registration is required.

9/11 Memorial Ceremony
This year is the 23^rd anniversary of the tragic events that took place September 11, 2001. The Englewood Chamber teamed up with Englewood Area Fire Control District, Michael Saunders & Company, Operation Solid 7, VFW Post 10178 to put on a Memorial Ceremony to honor the lives lost and the resilience of our nation. Date: September 11, 2024 Time: 9:30am Location: Veterans Pavilion, 641 W Dearborn Street in Englewood. This event will serve as a heartfelt tribute to the brave individuals who lost their lives, the heroes who responded selflessly, and a reminder of the unity and strength that emerged in the face of adversity. “I can hear you. The rest of the world hears you. And the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon.” – President George W. Bush. We will never forget.

.Let’s Eat! – Englewood
Let’s Eat! – Englewood is a great annual community event designed to support our member restaurants. This year, the two week-long event is set to take place from September 12^th to September 26^th. During this time restaurants will have special menus for lunch and/or dinner. They offer a signature dish at a reduced or comparable rate. Dinner is a three-course meal for $36 and lunch is a two-course meal for $19. The purpose is to gain community support for all our wonderful restaurants we love, and to generate business during the slower time of the year. Restaurateurs have told us their sales increase 30% during Let’s Eat! – Englewood. We are still signing up restaurants. You can check LetsEatEnglewood.com for updates as new restaurants and menus are added daily.    

Doug Izzo-Executive Director