North Port Area Chamber of Commerce
What is the Chamber?
The Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization
designed to meet the needs of our business community,
which in turn will benefit businesses, organizations, and
individuals who are committed to our mission of promoting
and encouraging business prosperity and to enhance
economic development through advocacy, engagement and
cooperation.
Who funds the Chamber?
The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce is funded
through the investment with our partners as well as special
events and fundraising activities. The Chamber also seeks
grants and explores public-private partnerships in order
to lessen the financial burden on our local businesses and
organizations.
How does the Chamber operate?
The Chamber of Commerce currently employs full-time
and part-time staff. The Executive Director reports to a
fifteen member Board of Directors, as elected by the general
membership. Volunteering their time and leadership, the
Board of Directors sets the policy and program of work for
the organization. The Chamber relies heavily on volunteers
in the office and various committees.
The Chamber in the Community:
The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce believes in
“Business and Community Growing Together;” a vibrant and
successful business and happy community. To this end, the
Chamber hosts a number of community events throughout
the year, including the Annual Golf Tournament, Business
& Community Expo, A Night at the Races, Lunch & Learn
Workshops, Leadership North Port, and ribbon cuttings to
welcome new businesses to North Port.
14 www.NorthPortAreaChamber.com
The Chamber also partners with the City of North Port as
well as other non-profit organizations to support their own
missions and special events.
Visit the Chamber…often!
The Chamber is North Port’s visitor center and an excellent
resource for new residents and businesses. The Chamber
has promotional materials from our business partners, the
City of North Port, and Sarasota County, tourist brochures
for attractions throughout the State of Florida, maps, phone
books, and community guides.
The Chamber is here for the businesses
of North Port…
The Chamber serves as a resource to the business
community. We publish an annual community guide, a
comprehensive booklet of important numbers, websites, and
agency information needed to open a business with the City
of North Port.
When a business becomes a partner of the Chamber of
Commerce, it receives a listing on our website as well as in
our community guide, published annually. Membership
also affords a business the opportunity to display their
materials and business cards in our office. As a member of
the Chamber, a business will be welcomed at our regularlyscheduled
monthly networking events, including:
• Breakfast Club Networking
• Network@Noon
• Business After Hours
In addition, several special members-only events are
scheduled throughout the year.
/www.NorthPortAreaChamber.com
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