Jimmy John’s supports veteran nonprofit
TAMPA – Jimmy John’s has become a valued partner of Liberty Manor for Veterans, providing meals that are enjoyed by the veterans it serves.
Liberty Manor for Veterans supports disabled and honorably discharged veterans experiencing homelessness through transitional housing and services that promote self-sufficiency.
Those interested in supporting the organization can contact Connie Lindsay at 813-900-9422 or visit libertymanor.org.
Food Policy Advisory Council has vacancies
NEW PORT RICHEY – Pasco County’s Food Policy Advisory Council has open voting-member seats for a certified nutritionist, an attorney and a representative from a local farmers market.
Members recommend food policy, support the development and expansion of locally grown foods, strengthen connections to economic development, inform the public about community food systems and review proposed legislation and regulations that impact food systems.
Send your application and resume to .
The 11-member group is appointed by county commissioners. One non-voting member is from the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Cooperative Extension.
Chamber offers leadership training
LAND O’ LAKES – The North Tampa Bay Chamber is launching a Leadership Fellows Program.
The program features an eight-month, in-person meeting two hours per month. A PhD-level instructor will facilitate the BetterCulture curriculum.
Tuition costs $1,000 for chamber members and $1,350 for others. Space is limited.
An online information session will be held Feb. 9.
Contact the chamber for details.
North Tampa Bay events
LAND O’ LAKES – North Tampa Bay Chamber will host a Lunch N’ Learn and a Leadership Tampa Bay event.
- Robyn Ostrem, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters, offers her insight into leadership and life during the Leading Ladies Network from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 6 at USF Credit Union, 20610 Bruce B Downs Blvd., Tampa. Registration costs $15. Register in advance.
- Members celebrate the grand launch of Fresh Monkee of Wesley Chapel with a ribbon cutting from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 7 at 6417 E. County Line Road, Suite 101, Tampa.
Visit northtampabaychamber.com for details about the chamber and events.
Greater Pasco events
NEW PORT RICHEY – Greater Pasco Chamber members will host a Medical Roundtable, Hudson Business Exchange and Veterans Roundtable.
- Adam Shoemaker facilitates the discussion of health industry topics during the Medical Roundtable from 8 to 9 a.m. Feb. 5 at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., New Port Richey. Members get in free. Others pay $10. Register in advance.
- Members trade company literature during the Hudson Business Exchange from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 5 at Vitality Living Baypoint Village, 7927 State Road 52, Hudson. Members get in free. Others pay $10. Food costs $14. Register in advance.
- People interested in veterans issues connect during the Veterans Roundtable from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Feb. 11 at 4 & Co Coworking Spaces, 16703 Early Riser Ave., Land O’ Lakes. Members get in free. Others pay $10. Register in advance.
Visit greaterpasco.com for details about the chamber and events.
East Pasco events
DADE CITY – East Pasco Chamber members will host Coffee & Networking and the Chamber Valentine’s Day Mixer.
- Members network during Coffee & Networking from 8 to 9 a.m. Feb. 6 at the Zephyrhills office (38550 5th Ave.) and 8 to 9 a.m. Feb. 10 at the Dade City office (14112 8th St.).
- Members network during the Chamber Valentine’s Day Mixer from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 10 at Cornerstone Caregiving, 5801 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills.
Visit eastpascochamber.org for details about the chamber and events.
Quick Hits
- Texas Roadhouse, Bubba’s 33 and Jaggers locations nationwide were scheduled to host a fundraiser Feb. 2 benefiting the American Tinnitus Association in honor of late founder Kent Taylor.
- Weichert, Realtors – Florida Tropics has added Anthony Ramos and Noemi Vazquez to its team. The office is located at 50 Commercial Way in Spring Hill.
- Following its acquisition of Frontier Communications, Verizon is offering deals to Frontier fiber customers who switch to Verizon mobile. Visit verizon.com/welcome-frontier/ for details.
