Mariano named to regional planning council board
The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council has elected new board officers for 2020, with leaders from Manatee, Pinellas, Pasco and Citrus counties. Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano is new to the board and has been named the planning council board’s secretary-treasurer for the coming year.
Women-n-charge
Women-N-Charge is a group of professional women who support and assist each other in managing their businesses more effectively, furthering their professional goals, and promoting their health and financial independence. The group meets on the first Friday of each month, with the next meeting set for Jan. 3, at Plantation Palms Golf Club 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. Doors open at 11:15 a.m., with a lunch buffet served at 11:45 a.m., and the meeting to start at noon. Members pay $15 and guests pay $18, if they preregister and pay online. For more information, go to the group’s website, Women-n-Charge.com, or call Nicolosi at (813) 600-9848.
Using the Internet for business
Learn about e-Business and why to get online at this free session offered by SCORE Pasco-Hernando on Jan. 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the SMARTstart East Pasco Entrepreneur Center, 15029 14th St., in Dade City. To register, go to SCORE’s website, PascoHernandoScore.org, and look under upcoming events.
How to value your business
This workshop is designed to help people who are interested in buying a business, or those interested in selling one to assess a fair market price for the company. Key topics covered include financial risks, conservation of value, four methods of valuation, and anticipation of business uncertainties. The free workshop is on Jan. 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the New Port Richey Library, 5929 Main St. To register, go to PascoHernandoScore.org, and look under upcoming events.
Profile by Sanford opens
Profile by Sanford has opened a location in Carrollwood, with a grand opening celebration attended by area business owners, chamber members, family and friends, according to a news release. Profile is a weight-loss and lifestyle program tailored to a person’s DNA. The new store is at 14837 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Carrollwood. For more information, stop by or call (813) 497-7212.
New workforce tool
The Pasco Economic Development Council Inc., has launched a new workforce tool for business in Pasco County. The tool features an option for both businesses and job seekers. On the employers landing page, businesses can view a 3-minute tutorial explaining how to get the most from the site. Additional resources include detailed data and information regarding where Pasco’s future workforce is being trained, how many people are being trained, and the level of training they are receiving, according to a Pasco EDC news release. To find out more, check out WorkforceConnectPasco.com.
North Tampa Bay Chamber luncheon
The North Tampa Bay Chamber monthly membership luncheon is set for Jan. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Fox Hollow Country Club, at 10050 Robert Trent Jones Parkway in Trinity. To register and for more information, go to NorthTampaBayChamber.com, and click on the events tab.
Tax implications for small businesses
Learn how to create federal and Florida business entities, find out about state and local licensing requirements, and learn about federal and state employment taxes, such as FICA, FUTA, withholding and reemployment. The free session is on Jan. 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Hugh Embry Branch Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City. To register, go to PascoHernandoScore.org, and look under upcoming events.
Business card exchange
The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have a business card and brochure exchange at Pizza Villa, 21501 Village Lakes Shopping Center Drive in Land O’ Lakes, on Jan. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., sponsored by Architectural Signage & Printing. A special priced lunch menu will be available.
How to Do a Podcast
Learn how to do a podcast on Jan. 7 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the SMARTstart West Pasco Entrepreneur Center, on the first floor of 4532 U.S. 19, in New Port Richey. For more information and to register, check the Pasco Economic Development Council’s website, PascoEDC.com.
COMMON GROUNDS Pitch series
Apply now to take part in SMARTstart’s Common Grounds Pitch series. At each session, two individuals will be selected for a 5-minute pitch and introduce their business idea to the local entrepreneurial community in Pasco County. Each pitch will be followed by a question-and-answer/feedback session with those gathered. The session will be on Jan. 9 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the East Pasco Entrepreneur Center, 15089 14th St., in Dade City. For more information and to register, check the Pasco Economic Development Council’s website, PascoEDC.com.
Greater Pasco lunch meeting
The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have its general membership lunch on Jan. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Springhill Suites Tampa North, Land O’ Lakes, at 16615 Crosspointe Run. Call (727) 842-7651 for more information.
Building a Cyber Wall
Learn about securing your networks, data and business during this session on Jan. 15 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at SMARTstart West Pasco, on the first floor of the building at 4532 U.S. 19 in New Port Richey. For more information and to register, check the Pasco Economic Development Council’s website, PascoEDC.com.
Chambers gear up for big events
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce are gearing up for big annual events, which occur in January.
The Zephyrhills chamber is getting ready for its 10th annual BBQ & Blues Festival, which is set for Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event features a barbecue competition, live blues music, food, a beer garden, a kids zone, a business expo, a car show, a cornhole tournament and a military history museum. Admission is free; parking is $10. The event is held at 5200 Airport Road in Zephyrhills.
The Dade City chamber is gearing up for the annual Kumquat Festival in the heart of historic downtown Dade City. The event, set for Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., features all things kumquat, a car and truck show, a variety of vendors and live entertainment. The events draws visitors from far and wide to experience Old Florida Southern charm.
