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Business Digest (01/21/26): Youth and Family Advocates getting new leader

January 19, 2026 By justin

The Cake Girl recently surprised residents at Liberty Manor for Veterans as part of a Christmas tradition. The company creates custom cakes, wedding cakes and cupcakes at 14851 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. in Carrollwood. The Cake Girl has been featured on “Today” and Entrepreneur magazine. Photo courtesy of Liberty Manor for Veterans

Youth and Family Advocates getting new leader

NEW PORT RICHEY – Mark Wickham will retire as president and CEO of Youth and Family Advocates on June 30 after 13 years of service. 

“For over a decade, Mark has led YFA with a passion for service, building community partnerships, and creating resources to support children and families across our seven-county service area,” Board Chair Nicholas Ottaviano emailed supporters. “His greatest legacy is the team he has cultivated: leaders who are courageous, humble and unwavering in their commitment to YFA’s mission and the children and families we serve.”

Susan Eby, who has served as chief operating officer, will replace Wickham as president and CEO. 

“Her leadership is grounded in data-driven decision-making and a deep understanding of quality improvement in human services,” Ottaviano wrote. “Throughout her career, Susan has demonstrated a deep commitment to advancing social and emotional wellness at both individual and community levels.”

 

North Tampa Bay events

LAND O’ LAKES – The North Tampa Bay Chamber will host a Coffee Social, a ribbon cutting and a New Member Orientation. 

  • The chamber hosts its Coffee Social from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 21 at 28329 Paseo Drive, Suite 195, Wesley Chapel. 
  • Members hold a ribbon cutting from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 22 at Primrose School of Wesley Chapel, 26031 County Line Road, Wesley Chapel.
  • New chamber members go through New Member Orientation from 9 to 10 a.m. Jan. 28 at 28329 Paseo Drive, Suite 195, Wesley Chapel. Register in advance. 

Visit northtampabaychamber.com for details about the chamber and events.

 

Greater Pasco events

NEW PORT RICHEY – The Greater Pasco Chamber members will host a legislative briefing, nonprofit roundtable, ribbon cutting and women’s programming. 

  • Jessica Alban, founder of Cloud 9 Feng Shui, talks about leading with purpose during the Professional Women in Business Networking Lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 21 at HCA Florida Hospital Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, Trinity. Members pay $12. Others pay $15. Register in advance. 
  • Members hear from State Rep. Brad Yeager during State Legislative and Pasco Day Briefing from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 23 at HCA Florida Hospital Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, Trinity. Members pay $12. Others pay $15. Register in advance. 
  • The Greater Pasco Nonprofit Network features a roundtable of nonprofits to discuss various issues. They meet from 9 to 10 a.m. Jan. 27 at 4 & Co Coworking Spaces, 16703 Early Riser Ave., Land O’ Lakes. Members pay $12. Others pay $15. Register in advance. 
  • Members celebrate the opening of the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco & Hernando’s Hudson office from 9 to 11 a.m. Jan. 28 at 12107 Majestic Blvd., Hudson. The ribbon cutting starts at 9:15 a.m. Register in advance. 

Visit greaterpasco.com for details about the chamber and events. 

 

East Pasco events

DADE CITY – The East Pasco Chamber members will host Coffee & Networking events.

  • Members network during Coffee & Networking from 8 to 9 a.m. Jan. 23 at the Zephyrhills office (38550 5th Ave.) and 8 to 9 a.m. Jan. 27 at the Dade City office (14112 8th St.). 

Visit eastpascochamber.org for details about the chamber and events. 

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