The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce’s Lunch & Learn - The Art of the Close: Proven Sales Strategies that Convert Leads into Sales - will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Matt Miller, Director of Digital Sales at Sun News Media, will be the Presenter for this workshop and Elite Inspections and Pest Solutions will be the Sponsor.

Closing the sale is both a skill and a strategy. Learn how to build trust, handle objections, and confidently guide prospects toward a buying decision. This workshop will provide practical techniques to increase conversions and boost revenue.

Lunch will be provided at no charge & the workshop is free! There is limited seating, so please REGISTER IN ADVANCE.

Join the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce in a Ribbon Cutting for Berlin Patten Ebling Attorneys At Law, Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 4:00pm, located at 201 Center Road, Suite 210, Venice. Snacks & Beverages will be provided. Please Register in Advance Here.

Join the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce for our Midday Mixer Luncheon on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Twisted Fork, 2208 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte. New members will be introduced. Do not forget to bring business cards & a door prize! Must Register & Pay in Advance.

The North Port Area Chamber will be presenting our Chamber Orientation Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 8:30 am at the North Port Area Chamber Office - 14140 Tamiami Trail, North Port.  Great event for prospective, new and current members who wish to learn more about the Chamber of Commerce and how to use the tools the Chamber offers to help make your business a success! YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE, Register Here.

Join the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce in a Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting for Bumble Bee Blinds on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 4:00pm, it will be held at 12133 Mercado Drive, Venice. Snacks, Beverages, & Prizes will be provided.  Please Register in Advance.

Dust off your boots, bring the bling, and help us celebrate 40 years of Chamber excellence!

Join the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce for our 40th Annual Board of Directors, North Port Young Professionals Board of Directors, and North Port Chamber Foundation Board of Directors Installation Banquet—Boots & Bling: A 40-Year Celebration, presented by Decker Plumbing & Drains.

This ruby anniversary promises an evening of western glamour, community celebration, and unforgettable memories as we install our incoming leadership, recognize those who have helped shape our Chamber, and celebrate everything we've accomplished together over the past 40 years.

Saturday, September 26th | 5–10 PM | Suncoast Event Venue
$100 Per Person | Includes Meal, Dessert & 2 Drink Tickets (Catered by LongHorn Steakhouse)

 Attire: Cowboy Cocktail (Cocktail/Formal Attire with Western Flair)✨

✨ Celebrate the installation of our new Board of Directors
✨ Enjoy a gourmet dinner, drinks, lively company, and spooky tunes 

📅 Must register by September 21st!

Prepare for an evening of celebration, connection, and a bit of Boot Scootin' Fun. 🥂🤠

Tickets are limited, so secure yours before they've all been round-up! Must Register in Advance. (Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available!) 

Applications for 2026 - 2027 Leadership North Port, a program of the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce, are now available. Leadership North Port is a series of city-wide programs designed to enhance participants awareness of our community and its needs by examining how leadership in the historical, geographical, educational, economic, governmental and cultural segments work together to perpetuate and advance the North Port community and its citizens.  Download Leadership Application.  Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday, December 11, 2026. Payment is due in full by December 31, 2026.  

Day Sponsor are also needed - click here for information on sponsorship. For more information on the Leadership North Port program - Click Here.

Purpose of the Diamond Club: To accelerate the elimination of the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce’s mortgage and providing a home for its Chamber Members and the Community.  Find out how you may join the Diamond Club Annual Here or Monthly Here!