Grants for women
Are you a woman in business who could use $1,000? Women-n-Charge is offering two $1,000 grants that can be used toward business-related equipment, services or continuing education. The mission of Women-n-Charge, in part, is to support and assist professional women in managing their businesses more effectively.
Applications are available online and are due April 15. Winners will be announced at the May 6 meeting at Pebble Creek Country Club in Tampa.
For information, contact Judy Nicolosi, treasurer of Women-n-Charge, at (813) 600-9848, or email .
Internet seminar
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) Pasco-Hernando will host a free seminar on Internet Marketing on March 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City. Participants can gain an understanding of the Internet Marketing technologies, and how they enhance the ability of a small business to reach customers and communicate a brand, products and services.
For information, call Jim Karam at (727) 842-4638, or visit Score439.org.
Business podcast
Learn everything you need to know about your business credit through a free online seminar on March 10 at 1 p.m., hosted by SCORE Pasco-Hernando. Ty Kiisel, contributing editor of OnDeck, will discuss three questions most lenders want answered about you and your business. Kiisel will explain how your business credit profile works and dive into the two drivers influencing your profile. You’ll get advice on five things that can build a strong business credit profile.
Kiisel is author of the book, “Getting a Business Loan: Financing Your Main Street Business.” OnDeck is an online platform for small business loans.
For information, visit Score439.org, or email .
General meeting
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly general meeting on March 10, with check-in at 11 a.m., at Brunchies Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Catering at 14366 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. Networking is until 11:30 a.m., when lunch will be served from a select menu.
For information, contact the chamber at (813) 961-2420, or email .
Franchising seminar
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) Pasco-Hernando will host a free seminar on March 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel. The seminar, “Understanding a Franchise Business,” will explain key considerations and expose the myths of owning a franchise business. Participants can learn and understand the potential, the issues, governance, support, resources available and more.
For information, call SCORE at (727) 842-4638, or visit Score439.org.
Hospital ribbon cutting
The Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will host a ribbon cutting and open house for its Cardiac Cath Lab and MEGA Heart Expo on March 13 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at 2600 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce, Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce and Trinity-Odessa Chamber of Commerce will participate in the 1 p.m. ribbon cutting.
Visitors can step inside the human heart, learn about cardiovascular functions, observe examples of various types of heart disease and see information about some of the latest medical treatments for heart problems.
For information and to register visit, FHWesleyChapel.org/event, or call (813) 929-5432.
Watermark job fair
Watermark Communities will host a job fair for its new Trinity location on March 14 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Marriott Residence Inn at NorthPointe Village, 2101 Northpointe Parkway in Lutz. Watermark is a leader in the senior living industry.
Positions as cook, dishwasher and server are available.
For information, call (727) 597-4082, or visit WatermarkCommunities.com.
Luncheon
The Hispanic Business Leaders luncheon will be March 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, at 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. The event is hosted by the Hispanic Business Leaders of the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce. Guest speaker will be Gayle Hill of UpHill Marketing Group.
The cost is $20 for chamber members, and $25 for non-members, but $18 if prepaid.
For information, contact John Jay Anglada, of Finest DeeJays, at (813) 298-3232.
Chamber mixer
The Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will host a mixer on March 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., hosted by Meals on Wheels, at the social agency’s offices at 38145 15th Ave., in Zephyrhills.
For information, contact Meals on Wheels at (813) 782-2793.
