Chamber Chat
What You Don’t Know Can Make a Big Difference for Your Business
You know the old adage, “what you don’t know can’t hurt you”? Well, don’t tell Mom, but I would have to disagree with that. If you don’t know what can help you, that in fact can hurt you…or at least not help you. The Chamber strives to help you grow your business by providing networking opportunities, reaching new customers through our website, social media, newsletter, community guide, events, the Visitors Center along with opportunities for additional advertising. We support many non-profits, and we work hard to service visitors to our area to maintain a strong economy through tourism. Some things you probably didn’t know about our Chamber:
1. Our weekly newsletter is received by over 5 thousand emails.
2. We print 7500 paper maps a year and it’s rare that someone doesn’t stop by for a map.
3. We see over 9,000 annual guests to our Visitors Center.
4. We can assist with permitting & licensing.
5. We offer various workshops to provide education.
6. We advocate for you on a local, state, and national level.
7. We recognize excellence in business every year.
8. Our Executive Director is the tidiest person in the building, and I can run in high heels!
Wanna know more? Come mix & mingle with us this Wednesday at Michael Saunders & Company and learn more. We will be having some “Fun After 5 at 684 S. Indiana Avenue. There will be food provided by Farlow’s on the Water, beverages courtesy of Mark Knauf CPA and Nothing Missed Home Inspections. Prop It Up Photo Booth will provide some extra fun, and this year’s theme for Manasota Mystique will be revealed along with your first chance to purchase tickets & sponsorships to this year’s signature event, which will be November 7th.
The End Zone will host this month’s Biz@Noon on August 19th which always sells out so register soon to guarantee a seat to network over lunch. We have 2 ribbon cuttings scheduled this month: August 18th at the Lemon Bay Cemetery. The public is invited to the unveiling of Leadership 26’s legacy project. A grand Opening Celebration will be held for Gulfstream Insurance Agency for their new location at 1600 Englewood Road on August 20th beginning at 5pm. We also have a groundbreaking for the new Crews Bank building at 1111 S. McCall Road on August 26th at 8:30am. The public is welcome.
We are honored to recognize Hamsher Realty today as a Milestone Member. They have supported the Chamber for 22 years. Their agents are readily equipped to provide the details you need to make the best decision in buying, selling, investing and/or building. Their experience in new construction is helpful when looking at resale homes and vacant lots. They are happy to lend their expertise!
Wanna know more? Become a member today…it’s seriously fun business!
Kim Parks-Membership Coordinator
Richard Jean says on July 25, 2022 at 7:55am:
Englewood Chamber is nothing short of outstanding. Events are awsome. I have written business with over 15 local businesses and continue to do so.
Mary Smedley says on November 14, 2022 at 4:50pm:
You are all amazing and what you do for this community- you are hero’s to so many. Thank you!❤️
Maria cummings- Suncoast Central Realty says on November 29, 2022 at 12:22pm:
I have nothing less than gratitude and respect for the Englewood chamber of Commerce staff and members. They welcomed us with open arms when we moved here and opened our small business. We have since then expanded our business to business communications, vendors, clientele, community involvement and friendships. Who does that? The Englewood Chamber of Commerce does that! Thank you.
Jerri-Ellen DuBois says on December 5, 2022 at 10:08am:
You have done so much for this community! With you, Kim, Doug & leading members, the Chamber
has become so much more than it ever was.
Joanne Cumiskey says on January 30, 2023 at 10:58pm:
Thanks for providing the reminder of your continuing efforts and impact for disaster relief. Many are “back to normal”, more or less, but the Chamber continues to work tirelessly for all. So proud to be a member of the Chamber. You are amazing community leaders.
Mary Jones-WENG says on April 17, 2023 at 12:13pm:
I’ve lived in many towns up North and involved in many Chambers, but Englewood’s Chamber outdoes them all! The support for the community overall, fun events, and responsiveness to needs and challenges…unparalleled!
Karen Tyree says on June 5, 2023 at 8:58am:
Thank you for all you do for our community businesses. It is truly appreciated. Proud to be a member of Englewood Chamber!
Darla Mapes says on July 10, 2023 at 12:11pm:
Fabulous job our Englewood Chamber does for our community. Proud to be a Chamber member & Chamber buddy!
Julie Beatty says on August 21, 2023 at 8:11pm:
Those employment numbers are really interesting. Thanks for sharing!
Sonette Opperman says on June 17, 2024 at 12:06pm:
Looking forward to the 4th of July in Englewood. The Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary is doing a great job in making this possible with businesses around Englewood.
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Abbie Banks says on January 7, 2025 at 9:42am:
The Chamber of Commerce and the wonderful people behind the doors have made a wonderful positive impact on our little community. Keep up the good work! You are all appreciated.
Alfred Current says on February 12, 2025 at 2:43pm:
The Englewood Chamber is a voice of reason for all in our awesome community.
Judy Murdoch says on March 24, 2025 at 8:04am:
I very welcoming organization!
Cyndi Calk says on September 8, 2025 at 11:08am:
Thank you for all the amazing exposure for the chamber members and fun events
Bubba Peek says on March 19, 2026 at 9:36am:
This is a great breakdown of the real value behind Chamber membership—especially the trust it builds within the local community. In a place like Englewood, where so many people are new to the area, that credibility really matters. We’ve seen the same on the land side here in Florida—people want to work with businesses they feel confident in. Appreciate you highlighting how much that local connection still counts: https://bubba-land.com/