Lutz Rotary Club to hear from business college dean
Moez Limayem, dean of the college of business at the University of South Florida, will be the special guest speaker at the 7 a.m. meeting on Jan. 20 of the Rotary Club of Lutz. Limayem will talk about the intersection of technology with the consumer in business and academic worlds.
The Rotary Club of Lutz meets on Tuesday at 7 a.m., at the Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club, 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway. The meeting charge is $10, which includes a continental breakfast.
For information on Rotary, visit Rotary6890.org, or call Doug Andrews at (813) 857-7089.
Central Pasco Orientation
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have its new member orientation on Jan. 20 at Copperstone Executive Suites, 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. in Land O’ Lakes. The session is for anyone who would like to join and any new member who has not yet attended an orientation session.
Networking begins at 5:30 p.m., and the orientation is from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The meeting is free, but guests must RSVP by Jan. 16 by calling (813) 909-2722.
East Pasco Networking Group
The East Pasco Networking Group has scheduled several speakers for the coming months. The group now meets at Rose’s Café at 38426 5th Ave., in Zephyrhills.
Networking begins at 8 a.m., with the meeting starting at 8:30 a.m.
Bob Hatfield from U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis’ office is scheduled to speak on Jan. 27.
For information, call Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491, or email him at .
NetFest sponsors needed
The Pasco Economic Development Council is hosting its 13th annual NetFest, which is short for Networking Festival, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., on March 5 at Starkey Ranch on State Road 54 in Odessa.
The council is seeking sponsorships ranging from $500 to $2,000.
The event is a casual night of food, drink and music — and a great chance to network.
For more information, visit PascoEDC.com.
Business Link available monthly
Business Link, a monthly small business gathering hosted by the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, meets the second Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:30 a.m.
The meeting is designed to provide a networking and information-sharing platform for the business community.
For locations, details and to reserve a seat, email , or call (352) 588-2732, ext. 1237.
Wesley Chapel networking group
Networking for Your Success meets every Thursday at 8 a.m., at Lexington Oaks Country Club, 2615 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.
Cost is $5, and annual membership to the group is $79.
Kumquat Festival selling sponsorship packages
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce is now accepting reservation packages for the 2015 Kumquat Festival, set to take place Jan. 31.
Packages start at $500, and include logos and links on the KumquatFestival.org website, as well as booth space at the festival. Premier packages, which run from $1,000 to $5,000, include additional features.
The event is expected to draw 45,000 people from Florida, who live here seasonally, and who are visiting.
For information, call John Moors at (352) 567-3769, or email .
Business development week luncheon
If you’re interested in finding out more about the economy’s outlook and how the markets are likely to perform in 2015, you may want to attend the Business Development Week Luncheon Jan. 30, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club, 11500 Old Tampa Bay Drive in San Antonio.
Dade City chamber needs volunteers
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce is looking for some volunteers to help with the chamber event season.
With winter residents returning to the area, there are a number of activities the chamber needs help to staff. The chamber is looking for people who are friendly and outgoing, who have knowledge of the local area and activities, and are team-oriented.
Christian business group to meet
Christian Business Connections-Central Pasco will have its next meeting Jan. 8 at 7:45 a.m., at the Quail Hollow Golf & Country Club, 6225 Old Pasco Road in Wesley Chapel.
Laurie Hill, a member of the Christian Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay and author of the book “I Am in Business,” will be the speaker.
Admission is $9, which includes a buffet.
For information, contact Rene Van Hout at , or at (813) 300-7511.
Catholic Business Networking seeks members
The Catholic Business Networking group is looking for Catholic business owners, employees and supporters interested in joining it for regular meetings every Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 2348 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes.
The group has annual dues of $60, and there is a minimum attendance requirement of two meetings per month.
For information, call (813) 833-4737, or visit CBNTampa.com.
Volunteer tax preparers needed
United Way of Pasco County is looking for help this coming tax season with volunteer tax preparers.
Last year, more than 8,000 county residents used United Way’s tax preparation service, and received more than $8 million in total refunds.
Interest in being a tax preparer does not require experience, and comes with comprehensive training.
For more information, visit UnitedWayPasco.org.
Small Business Help
If you’re launching a new business or trying to expand, the Pasco Enterprise Network may have information that can guide and assist you.
The network is a collaborative effort of nonprofit agencies committed to ensuring the success of small businesses in Pasco County. Network partners provide consulting, counseling, education, and technical assistance in a variety of areas and subjects.
To find out more, visit PascoEDC.com/pen.
