Pasco administrator to speak
Pasco County Administrator Dan Biles will be the featured speaker at the North Tampa Bay Chamber monthly membership luncheon on April 10. Doors open at 11:15 a.m., the buffet begins at 11:30 a.m., and the program starts at noon. The event will be at the Fox Hollow Golf Club, 10050 Trent Jones Parkway in Trinity. To RSVP, prepay or for other information, go to NorthTampaBayChamber.com/events.
Chamber networking
The Central Pasco Chamber of commerce will have its Wednesday morning networking on April 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Hungry Harry’s Family Bar-B-Que, 3130 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. The charge is $12 at the door for a full breakfast.
Women-n-Charge
Join the ladies of Women-n-Charge on April 5 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Plantation Palms Golf Club, 232523 Plantation Palms Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. The meeting includes lunch, a presentation and time to network. The theme of the meeting is “Networking to Highlight Your Business.” To register or to RSVP, call (813) 600-9848, or email .
Central Pasco Chamber
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have its general lunch and membership meeting on April 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. For more information, visit CentralPascoChamber.com.
SBA emerging leaders
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the launch of the 2019 Emerging Leaders Initiative for executives of small businesses poised for growth in emerging markets. Local area recruitment for the 2019 training cycle is ongoing at designated SBA District Offices. Those interested in learning more should contact their local SBA office, or visit SBA.gov/emergingleaders.
Open Doors Forum
The 2019 Open Doors Forum aims to connect minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, and small businesses to opportunities in government contracting, across Hillsborough County. Nearly 50 exhibitors are expected at the event offering opportunities for companies to do work with them. The event is set for April 5 at 9 a.m., at the T. Pepin Hospitality Centre, 4121 N. 50th St., in Tampa. To register or get more information, call (813) 307-8309 or visit HCFLGov.net/MWSBE.
Pasco EDC seeks award nominations
The Pasco Economic Development Council Inc., has an annual awards program that recognizes achievements of top companies in Pasco County for their technology, innovation, job creation, growth and capital investment in the area.
The economic development council also measures companies’ involvement in community activities.
Nominations for this year’s awards are accepted until the close of business on April 30. Winners will be announced at the Pasco EDC’s 33rd annual Awards and Trade Show in September.
For specifics on the categories, visit PEDC.com.
New director of sales
Laura Formon has joined Home Care Now as its director of sales and marketing. Home Care Now offers in-home support in Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough counties. To reach Forman, email , or call her at (727) 243-1017.
Zephyrhills Chamber
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce has its breakfast meeting on the first Thursday of the month at 7 a.m., at Golden Corral, 6877 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. The cost is $8 for members and $10 for visitors. Cash, checks and debit/credit cards are accepted.
East Pasco Networking
Cliff McDuffie, former mayor of Zephyrhills, will be the featured speaker at the April 23 breakfast meeting of the East Pasco Networking Group. The meeting, which starts at 7:30 a.m., will be at IHOP, at 13100 U.S. 301 in Dade City.
Dade City Chamber
Dr. Rodrigo Torres, chief medical officer for AdventHealth Dade City and AdventHealth Zephyrhills, will be the speaker at the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting on April 16, at 13100 Fort King Road, Classroom 108. Networking begins at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast and program at 7:30 a.m.
RSVP and pre-payment are required by noon on April 11. Even those with 12-month pre-pay offer must RSVP.
‘Saucy Queen’ is featured speaker
Michele Northrup, also known as the Saucy Queen, will be the featured speaker at the WOW-TOO meeting on April 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the Holiday Inn Express-Trinity, 2125 Corporate Center Drive in Trinity. The charge is $5 for online prepay or at the door. The charge is $10 for non-members or if the fee is invoiced. For more information, visit NorthTampaBayChamber.com/events.
