Committees
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2020 Committee Structure
The following is a general overview of the chamber’s committees, including meeting days and times. You are
invited and encouraged to participate in one or more committees that spark your interest or serve your business/
organization. For more information call (941) 564-3040.
Business & Economic Development Committee
This Committee is designed to improve the local
economy and create better conditions for economic
growth. It works to create a business-friendly community
and promote North Port as a place to locate and grow
your business. It works to improve prospects for job
creation and retention and development of the human
capital. It will monitor the agendas and actions of other
public and private economic development organizations
in the region and will advise the Chamber about issues
critical to the community’s economic growth and
business development. Meetings are held at 8:30 am on
the 1st Tuesday monthly at North Port City Hall, 4790
City Hall Boulevard, North Port.
Governance Committee
This Committee consists of current Board members
and officers and Chaired by the Immediate Past
President of the Board of Directors each year. Meetings
are held quarterly at a place determined by the Chair.
North Port Area Chamber of Commerce Office, 1337
North Sumter Boulevard, North Port, FL 34286.
Government Relations Committee
This Committee acts as the liaison between
Chamber Members and various local, regional, and
state governing bodies. Committee members also
closely monitor any public policy or legislation that
may impact the business community. During election
years, they also host the Community Candidate Forum
and Hob Nob event. Meetings are held at 8:30 am, 4th
Thursday monthly at North Port City Hall, 4790 City
Hall Boulevard, North Port.
Marketing & Communications Committee
This Committee identifies and implements ways to
promote and enhance the Chamber’s image and place
in the community. This Committee is responsible for
telling the Chamber’s story through promotional and
marketing activities. Meetings are held at 9:00 am, 1st
Friday monthly at the Charlotte State Bank & Trust,
4300 Aiden Lane, North Port.
Member Services Committee
This Committee identifies and implements ways to
recruit and support new members, as well as identify
and implement ways to maintain existing membership.
Their efforts include outreach, welcome visits to new
businesses, Chamber orientations, membership drives,
retention surveys, member events, and networking
events. Meetings are held at 8:30 am, 2nd Tuesday
monthly at the Perkins Restaurant, 6001 South Salford
Boulevard, North Port.
Professional Development/Education Committee
This Committee provides opportunities to Chamber
members and the community to foster business and
personal success. They oversee the Lunch & Learn
Workshops, Leadership North Port and the North Port
Young Professionals programs. Meetings are held at 4:00
pm, 1st Tuesday monthly at the North Port Goodwill
Job & Career Center Community Room, 14879 South
Tamiami Trail, North Port.
Resource Development Committee
This Committee designs and implements diverse
funding for working capital in support of the Chamber’s
mission. This could include enhanced exposure
opportunities for members, sponsorships, Chamber
fees, public-private funding and grant writing. This
Committee also oversees special events sub-committees
including the Golf Tournament, Business and
Community Expo, A Night at the Races, and Business
to Business Expo. Meetings are held at 8:30 am, 2nd
Wednesday monthly at the Busey Bank, 14803 Tamiami
Trail, North Port.
North Port Young Professionals
This networking group is intended to connect
chamber members and their employees between the ages
21-40 via unique networking, marketing, and service
opportunities. Meetings are usually held at 5:30 pm, 4th
Wednesdays monthly.