Venice Area Chamber of Commerce

06/23/2026

Buy Local begins in 1 week! 🤩

Starting July 1st, if you make a local purchase and bring in the receipt to the Chamber - for every $25 spent - you gain an entry to win $1,000!

It's as easy as 1, 2, 3! 👇

1: Save Your Receipts for any Purchase Made Locally Dated July 1st - September 30th 2026

2: Bring Your Receipts to The Venice Area Chamber Of Commerce, 597 S. Tamiami Trail, Between 10am & 4pm From Wednesday, July 1st Through Wednesday, Sept. 30th 2026 To Be Entered!

3: Contest Eligible Receipts Will Be Honored From Venice Chamber Members & More Than 5,000 Venice-Area Businesses in Zip Codes 34285, 34292, 34293, 34275, 34229, 34223 and 34272

Note: Minimum purchase of $25 required (per receipt). Maximum of 1,000 entries per person.

This promotion is funded by the Chamber Board of Directors and does not come out of member dues.

06/23/2026

👉Member Hiring Alert!

06/18/2026

What is a random act of kindness you received that still sticks with you? 😊

Today's Coffee Club was held at The Twig, where many attendees came for the first time. Coffee Club is a great opportunity to be taken somewhere new and learn more about a business and what they do for the community. 😁☕ These networking events aren't just about what businesses can do for each other, but about the wonderful workers behind those businesses and the love they have for this area.

👉Thank you to everyone who came to connect! If you want to join our next Coffee Club, click here: https://business.venicechamber.com/chamber-events/Details/coffee-club-fifth-third-bank-wellen-park-july-9-2026-1764160?sourceTypeId=Website

06/17/2026

06/15/2026

Excited to have been present for the opening of this fantastic park! Such wonderful new amenities for our lovely residents! 🙌

06/12/2026

Join us in giving a warm welcome to our fantastic new members this month!! 🤩

Apex Insurance Group
Mike Maiorano - Bestrate Mortgage
Finding Nirvana Wellness
Homes by Towne
Matts Custom Golf Carts
Sarasota Glass & Mirror
The Kulchar Shift

06/10/2026

☀️What a great way to start the Women Empowering Women Summer of Success Series!

Inspired by feedback from our members, this was the first of a three-part series dedicated to women focused education at women owned restaurants surrounding health, wealth, and business!

Bonnie Gaudreau, AAMS® of Edward Jones and Callie Cowan of Ledbetter Cowan Law Group started us off strong by addressing conversation around building financial confidence, stepping into your value, planning for the future, and an interactive experience to feel seen and engaged to feel truly empowered.

There are things in life that we don’t like to address, and they are the things that could leave us in a mess. Bonnie and Callie talked us through making sure we're up to date on current processes and deed laws; focus on progress, not perfection, with our investments; and being clear is kind in our instructions for our family after we're gone.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor On Point Acupuncture and Veterinary Services and our Table Talk Agenda Sponsor Fierce! Thank you to all the amazing women who attended, and we hope to see you at the next one!

We still have two events left of this series for you to join! Click below to learn more and register. 👇

😎Controlling the Chaos, July 14th: https://business.venicechamber.com/chamber-events/Details/women-empowering-women-summer-series-summer-of-success-1744556?sourceTypeId=Website

😊Nervous System Reset, August 11th: https://business.venicechamber.com/chamber-events/Details/women-empowering-women-summer-series-summer-of-success-1744558?sourceTypeId=Website

06/08/2026

Less Than 24 Hours Left to Save on Our Summer of Success Series!

✨ Save with our special bundle offer!
Register by tomorrow, June 9 to attend all three sessions for just $90, which includes a beverage and light bites at each event.

Join us this summer for Women Empowering Women: Summer of Success, a three-part series designed to inspire connection, growth and learning in a welcoming, uplifting environment.

Our first session is tomorrow at Cafe Venice Restaurant & Bar and we’re excited to feature two incredible guest speakers: Callie Cowan, Esq. of Ledbetter Cowan Law Group and Bonnie Guadreau AAMS® of Edward Jones.

Together, they’ll be sharing valuable insights on future-focused planning for both your professional and personal life.

Held throughout June, July and August, each session will take place in a women-owned restaurant, offering a comfortable setting to connect, unwind and learn alongside other inspiring women in our community. Every evening is an opportunity to invest in yourself while building meaningful relationships with like-minded women.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Registration link is in the comments:

06/01/2026

Teen Leadership Venice applications are open for next school year! 🤩

Teen Leadership Venice is a program that provides Sarasota County high school students a chance to enhance their knowledge and develop leadership skills that will empower and motivate them to become involved and committed to their community. High school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible to apply.

🔗Click here to learn more: https://www.venicechamber.com/assets/pdf/Teen+Leadership+Application+-+Class+of+2027/

05/29/2026

Heading out to the City's hurricane expo?
Stop by our table and see Sandy and Richard for information on the area and about local businesses. See you there!