Acting studio grand opening
The Acting Studio is having a grand opening of its new location at The Grove, 6027 Wesley Grove Blvd., Suite 204. The company is celebrating its 20th year by opening this performing arts educational facility in the heart of Wesley Chapel. Festivities are planned for April 6, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Food and beverage will be provided, along with performances by students. For more information, visit www.TheActingStudio.net.
Tampa rent growth
Year-over-year rent growth in Tampa currently stands at 29.4%, compared to 5.9% at this time last year, according to a report from Apartment List.
Year-over-year growth in Tampa ranks No.3 among the nation’s 100 largest cities. Rents in Tampa are up by 36.9% since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, according to highlights from the report. Median rents in Tampa currently stand at $1,472 for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,795 for a two-bedroom.
Troops to Technician program
Veterans and members of the military community can qualify for an aircraft maintenance technician certification through the state of Florida’s “Get there Faster Grant.”
CareerSource Tampa Bay and CareerSourcePolk in collaboration with Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services/Pemco Conversions, and MacDill Air Force Base are presenting a training opportunity for transitioning service members and others who qualify for Aircraft Maintenance Technician Certification training, according to a news release from CareerSource Tampa Bay.
The grant will recognize skills attained in the armed forces and support transference to civilian life.
The “Troops to Technician” program is open to veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses. It provides a career pathway to high-demand positions in the aviation sector, assists in talent development to address the unique needs of the military community and relocate or transition military members to civilian life.
“We anticipate providing more than 100 individuals with this unique training opportunity over the next two years,” Doug Earle, said in the release. He is the veteran and military family representative for Career Source Tampa Bay. “This program will also help provide training in well-paid aviation careers. This is a great opportunity for those who qualify,” he said.
Visit this link to find out more https://www.careersourcetampabay.com/GetThereFaster or contact Zachariah Pearson at or call at 813-296-2517.
Entrepreneur education classes
These free classes and workshop are offered through the Pasco Economic Development Council, Inc.’s SMARTstart program:
- Demystifying the Inventing Process: This is scheduled for April 13, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the SMARTstart at The Grove Enrepreneur Center. Learn from an expert product developer to get those ideas and make them real. From concept to full on production. Also, find out out how to avoid pitfalls that plague new inventors, so you can save your money and focus on success.
- Video Marketing: in this April 20 session, from noon to 1 p.m., the focus will be on the power of video and how business owners can leverage its effectiveness to drive new business and develop a deeper connection with their audience. This session is being help at the SMARTstart East Pasco Entrepreneur Center.
For more information and to register, go to www.pascoedc.com.
Greater Pasco Chamber brochure exchange
Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce, Land O’ Lakes brochure exchange, set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 14, at New Beginnings at 18935 Michigan Lane, which is about one-fourth mile north of State Road 52, along U.S. 41.
This is an in-person business card and brochure exchange. It’s held on the second Thursday of each month. The event is sponsored by Architectural Signage & Printing.
Building trades career fair
Hillsborough Community College is hosting a Building Trades Career Fair scheduled for April 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the college’s Dale Mabry Campus,.
The event will be in the DTEC Courtyard, on the campus, at 4001 W. Tampa Bay Blvd..
The career fair will include industry employers and representatives from Associated Builders and Contractors, Independent Electrical Contractors Florida West Coast Chapters, Plumbers and Pipefitters U.A. Local 123, Fire Protection Sprinkler Fitters U.A. Local 821 and many other employers affiliated with construction and building trades.
Representatives will be on hand to interview applicants for apprenticeships in commercial electrician, plumbing and pipefitting, and fire sprinkler protection. Attendees will have the ability to interact with employers, ask questions and receive information on career training, job opportunities and hiring requirements.
Contact John Meeks for more information at .
Understanding financial statements
This free webinar, presented by Jose Melgar, on behalf of Pasco-Hernando Score, will give participants the tools for extracting the essential points from financial statements. It also will teach you the basics of business language. The seminar is set for April 21 at noon. Register at pascohernando.score.org.
