East Pasco Networking Group
The next East Pasco Networking Group (EPNG) meeting is set for Sept. 11 at 7:30 a.m., at IHOP, at 13100 U.S. 301 in Dade City.
Dr. Randall Stovall, provost dean emeritus and president of The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce, will be the guest speaker.
For more information, contact Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491 or , or call Vicky Jones at (813) 431-1149.
General membership luncheon
The Center Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have its general membership meeting Sept. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Tampa Suncoast Parkway, 2155 Northpointe Parkway, off State Road 54, in Lutz.
Guest speaker will be Lourdes Bahr, of the U.S. Department of Labor.
The cost is $20 for members only, if RSVP is by Thursday before the meeting. Afterward, the cost is $25 for members and non-members.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or email .
Heart of Pasco Award
Cornerstone Heating and Air, at 4946 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., will receive the Heart of Pasco Award from the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at a presentation on Sept. 12 at 8:30 a.m.
The presentation will be made at the company’s business, and all are welcome to attend.
The award is being given as a gesture of appreciation for what Cornerstone does to promote the community and businesses in Central Pasco.
Branding and credibility seminar
Pasco Hernando SCORE is presenting a free seminar on “Branding and Credibility through Digital Marketing” on Sept. 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Hugh Embry Branch Library, 14215 Fourth St., Dade City.
To register or to get more information, visit PascoHernando.score.org, and click on the local workshops tab, or call the SCORE office at (727) 842-4638.
Monthly membership luncheon
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly membership luncheon Sept. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Fox Hollow Golf Club, 10050 Robert Trent Jones Parkway in Trinity.
The cost is $20, but please RSVP.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or email .
North Tampa luncheon
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have its September Momentum Thursday on Sept. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Atria Lutz, at 414 E. Chapman Road in Lutz.
Guest speaker is Carole Sanek, owner of Butterfly Boom Productions. She is a ghost writer, social media content creator and podcaster.
For early bird registration, RSVP online with credit card at NorthTampaChamber.com or by email to by 5 p.m., on the Wednesday before the meeting, at the discounted rate of $15 (whether you eat or not).
After that date, the cost is $20 (whether you eat or not), payable at the door by cash, check or credit card.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 563-0180.
Business seminar
SCORE will host a free seminar on “Game Changing Tactics of Small Businesses” on Sept. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Residence Inn Marriot, 2102 Northpointe Parkway, off State Road 54, in Lutz.
The seminar is designed to enhance and grow existing small businesses, and learn from experienced executives and entrepreneurs who have built successful companies.
Seating is limited. Registration deadline is Sept. 7.
A continental breakfast will be provided.
For information, contact PascoHernando.score.org.
Volunteers needed
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to help the residents of Knight Homes, a part of the Sunrise Community Homes.
The chamber is sponsoring a day of community service to help residents by painting and doing basic landscaping.
The event will be on Sept. 15 at 9 a.m., at 7809 N. Glen Ave., in Tampa.
Cash, checks, gift cards, movie tickets and event tickets also are needed.
Drop-off sites for donations will be at Uncle Maddios, 3949 Van Dyke Road in Lutz; U.S. Renal, 3421 N. Lakeview Drive in Tampa; and Subway, 13032 Race Track Road in Tampa.
This also would be an opportunity for children who need to fulfill community service hours for school.
Donations being sought include bed linens for twin- and full-size beds; washcloths, hand and bath towels; toiletries for travel or full size; and drapes for eight bedrooms.
For information, email Jody Fowler at .
Coffee social
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its Monthly Coffee Social on Sept. 18 at 8 a.m., at Buttermilk Provisions, 2653 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.
This is a “no agenda” event with time for social networking.
For information, call Grace Martin at (813) 994-8534, or visit NorthTampaBayChamber.com.
Women-n-Charge
Women-n-Charge meets at 11:30 a.m., on the first Friday of each month, at Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., Land O’ Lakes.
The cost is $15 for members and $18 for guests who RSVP by Monday prior to the meeting. After that, the cost is $20 for members and $23 for guests.
For information, call (813) 600-9848.
Awards to be presented this week
Awards will be presented on Sept. 6 during the Pasco Economic Development Council’s 32nd Annual Awards and Trade Show at Saddlebrook Resort and Spa, 5700 Saddlebrook Way in Wesley Chapel.
Festivities begin with a reception at 5 p.m., followed by the award announcements from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. A dinner and trade show, with about 50 exhibitors from Pasco County businesses, will be featured, too.
Six businesses, selected from the finalists, will be honored as award winners at the annual celebration.
All nominees were scored based on company growth, leadership in current business issues, and corporate citizenship.
According to a news release from the economic development council, the finalists “excelled in all of those categories.”
The finalists are:
- A.L. Saland Insurance Solutions
- Academy at the Lakes Inc.
- DC Johnson & Associates
- Habitat for Humanity of East & Central Pasco County
- Hernandez Accounting Solutions Inc.
- Medical Center of Trinity
- Merrell Bros., Inc.
- Mettler Toledo
- Millian-Aire Enterprises Corp.
- Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
- Pharmaworks Inc.
- San Antonio Lumber Co.
- Spark Technology Solutions
- Tampa Premium Outlets LLC
- Ultimate 3D Printing Store
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