BIZ @ Noon… Networking Lunch
These monthly lunches provide members with the opportunity to briefly
speak about their products and services. Since Chamber Members are
encouraged to do business with other Chamber Members, this event serves
as the beginning for many future business relationships. In additional to the
networking element of the affair, attendees enjoy a wonderful lunch from
one of our selected Chamber member restaurants. Monthly attendance
ranges from 35 – 75 members. Restaurant owners and managers are invited
to inquire about hosting one of these affairs.
Business Card Exchange… After-Hours- Social
The monthly Business Card Exchange (BCE) provides a less formal, more
relaxed environment to visit with fellow Chamber members. The BCE
begins at 5:00 and usually last no more than 2 hours. The crowd number
ranges from 75-150 people so the event not only provides members with the
opportunity to network with a large number of potential new customers,
but the host venue benefits from the significant amount of increased traffic.
During the evening, attendees are treated to a reception that includes food,
beverages as well as door prize give-a-ways.
Leadership Englewood
Leadership Englewood is an eight (8) program designed for the purpose
of educating individuals on the needs and challenges of our community as
well as the resources available to help address some of those issues.
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Participates of Leadership Englewood are not limited to
Englewood residents. Class members have been from
Sarasota, Venice, North Port, Port Charlotte and Punta
Gorda. We’re fortunate that our program has attracted
a wide range of age groups. Our youngest class member
has been 23 and our “most seasoned” has been over 65.
Their life experiences have ranged from recent college
graduates to those who have been working in the
community for a number of years.
During the course of their Leadership Englewood
experience, life-long business and personal relationships
are started.
“Leadership Englewood exceeded all of my expectations.
I met so many great people from our community, and I
learned more about our great town of Englewood than
I did in the 43 years growing up here. Truly a great
experience! “ – Matt Smith (State Farm Insurance)
“The Leadership Program has given me the opportunity
to see the amazing businesses and people of our
community. It expanded my view of all that we offer
in our community and why we should be proud of
our special place on the Gulf. What an eye-opening
experience and knowledge that would be difficult to gain
without this program!! Thank you for the opportunity
to be part of this fabulous program!!” – Yvonne Wolf
(Michael Saunders & Company
Engagement Opportunities
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