New Port Richey job fair
The “Open for All” Job Fair will be March 16 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., on the West Campus of Pasco-Hernando State College, at 10230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey.
The community job fair will have representatives from for-profit, nonprofit and government organizations.
For information, call Jackie Eden, assistant director of career and testing services for the college, at (727) 816-3334, or visit PHSC.edu/event/open-all-job-fair.
Women-n-Charge grants
Women-n-Charge is offering two $1,000 grants to be given out this spring.
The organization makes these grants available annually to support its mission of helping professional women manage their businesses more effectively.
The grants can be used for business-related equipment or services, or for continuing education.
Applications can be filled out online and are due by April 14. The winners will be announced May 5 at the monthly meeting at Pebble Creek Country Club in Tampa.
For information, contact Judy Nicolosi, treasurer of Women-n-Charge, at (813) 600-9848 or . To apply, visit Women-n-charge.com/grants.
Lunch and learn
Pasco-Hernando State College will host an “Open for All Lunch and Learn” workshop for local employers on March 16 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the West Conference Center at PHSC at 10230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey.
The free event will have a panel discussion on the benefits of hiring an individual with a disability. Topics will include strengthening a company’s work culture, tax benefits, wage reimbursement and training assistance.
Panel participants will include representatives of CareerSource Pasco Hernando; The Arc Nature Coast; Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind; Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Florida Inc.; Connections Job Development Program; National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI); and, PHSC’s Office of Disabilities Services.
For information, contact Jackie Eden, the college’s assistant director of career & testing services, at (727) 816-3334 or ., or visit InclusionWorksLunchAndLearn.eventbrite.com.
Aesthetic center ribbon cutting
Meraki Aesthetic Center will have a ribbon cutting on March 16 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 26907 Foggy Creek Road, Suite 102, in Wesley Chapel.
The center provides a range of clinical and holistic skincare services including facials, waxing, hair removal, massage and advanced peels.
For information, visit ThinkPerfectSkin.com, or contact The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce at (813) 994-8534 or .
Top Realtors
Coldwell Banker F.I. Grey & Son Residential Inc., announced its top sales agents for February 2017. The company is located at 6330 U.S. Hwy. 19 in New Port Richey and at 24620 State Road 54 in Lutz.
The top listing agent by units and volume was Randal Jenkins; top selling agent and top producing agent by units and volume was Lynette Krull.
For information, call Coldwell Banker at (727) 495-2424.
Senior living ribbon cutting
Angels Senior Living at Connerton Court will have a ribbon cutting March 17 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 21021 Betel Palm Ave., in Land O’ Lakes.
For information, call Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (813) 909-2722, or email Suzanne Beauchaine at .
Breakfast networking
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly “Rise & Shine” breakfast meeting on March 21 at 7:30 a.m., at Kafe Kokopelli, at 37940 Oak Ave., in downtown Dade City. The host is Premium Title Inc.
The cost is $5 person.
For information and to RSVP, call the chamber at (352) 567-3769.
Business roundtable
CareerSource Pasco-Hernando State College will have a Manufacturers’ Roundtable on March 23 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at 4440 Grand Blvd., in New Port Richey.
The roundtable will feature training and workforce needs, business growth and technology, and market trends.
For information and to register, contact Maria Reza (352) 247-0281 or .
Wesley Chapel job expo
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will have a Job Expo on April 5 from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Wesley Chapel High School, 30651 Wells Road in Wesley Chapel.
The expo allows companies to position themselves in front of qualified job seekers.
To participate, a company must have a minimum of two available jobs. Vendors will receive 6 feet of table space, complimentary water and snacks. Setup is at 1:30 p.m.
The expo is free to chamber members and $50 for non-members.
For information, contact the chamber at (813) 994-8534 or .
Doing business internationally
You can join the Tampa Bay Export Alliance and regional business leaders at Growing Global, a half-day international exporting conference. Registration is $20 for the April 19 event, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Hilton Garden Inn Suncoast Parkway, 2155 Northpointe Parkway in Lutz. The keynote presenter will talk about doing business in Cuba.
The registration deadline is 5 p.m., on April 14. To find out more, click on the events tab of the Pasco Economic Development Corporations’ website, PascoEDC.com.
