Bauducco Foods ready to start construction on plant
ZEPHYRHILLS – Bauducco Foods, one of the world’s largest producers of baked goods, will break ground March 21 on a new production and distribution center.
Founded in Brazil in 1952, Bauducco has been doing business in the U.S. for more than 20 years.
Bauducco purchased 72 acres in Zephyrhills and plans to invest $200 million into a 400,000-square-foot building that will create 600 jobs.
Bauducco’s Panettones, Wafers, Cookies and Toasts are sold in stores across the United States.
On the web: bauducco.com.
Register for networking festival
LAND O’ LAKES – Pasco EDC expects hundreds of business professionals to attend its 22nd annual NetFest.
The networking festival takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. April 23 at The Angeline Welcome Center, 11725 Angeline Place, Land O’ Lakes. It will include a dinner, raffle, mini trade show and chili cook-off.
Tickets cost $65. Register in advance at pascoedc.com.
Achieva Credit Union welcomes new CEO
DUNEDIN –Achieva Credit Union announced the appointment of Eric Jenkins as the new president and CEO, succeeding leader Gary Regoli, who will retire after 17 years of service.
Jenkins brings over three decades of credit union leadership experience to Achieva Credit Union. Most recently, he served as CEO at SRP Federal Credit Union in North Augusta, South Carolina, and previously led Education Credit Union in Amarillo, Texas.
Hillsborough celebrates 10 years of helping entrepreneurs
TAMPA – Hillsborough County residents who wanted to start and grow their company have found help at the Entrepreneur Collaborative Center for 10 years.
With a decade of success under its belt, the office was scheduled to celebrate its decade of success March 14 at its Ybor City center, in which 10 of its most successful entrepreneurs were to share how it helped them.
North Tampa Bay Chamber happenings
LAND O’ LAKES – North Tampa Bay Chamber hosts a Coffee Social, Lunch & Learn and grand openings in the week ahead.
- Members mingle during a Coffee Social from 9 to 10:30 a.m. March 19 at USF Federal Credit Union, 20610 Bruce B Downs Blvd., Tampa.
- Chiropractors Abigail & Thomas Farrar discuss “Stress and How It Affects Us” during Lunch & Learn from noon to 1:30 p.m. March 20 at USF Federal Credit Union, 20610 Bruce B Downs Blvd., Tampa. Registration costs $15 per person. Register in advance.
- Members celebrate the grand opening of Jachimek Chiropractic & Wellness from 4 to 7 p.m. March 20 at 5111 Ehrlich Road, Tampa. The ribbon cutting starts at 4:30 p.m.
- Chamber President Hope Kennedy leads a new member orientation from 9 to 10 a.m. March 26 at North Tampa Bay Chamber Office Wiregrass Mall, 28329 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel. Register in advance.
- Members celebrate the opening of Tiny Tots Playtown from 4 to 6 p.m. March 26 at 24412 State Road 54, Lutz. The ribbon cutting is at 4:30 p.m.
Visit northtampabaychamber.com for details about the chamber and events.
Greater Pasco Chamber happenings
NEW PORT RICHEY – Greater Pasco Chamber members will take part in a grand opening, ambassadors meeting and brochure exchange in the days ahead.
- Business professionals network during Trinity Brochure Exchange from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 20 at Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd., Trinity. Registration for lunch costs $13. The program is free for members and costs $10 for others.
- Chamber ambassadors convene for their monthly meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 25 at Mia’s Pizza, 4051 Madison St., New Port Richey. Register in advance.
- Members hold a ribbon cutting at Any Lab Test Now from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 26 at 1310 Seven Springs Blvd., New Port Richey. The ribbon cutting is at noon. Register in advance.
Visit greaterpasco.com for details about the chamber and events.
