Work underway to merge chambers
Due diligence efforts have been completed for the merger of the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce and the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce, with the expected merger to become effective on July 1.
Work is underway to make the organizational changes necessary to operate as a single chamber, including the selection of a new name.
Any chamber member who wants to be involved in a task force is asked to email Les Saland, president of the Central Pasco Chamber as soon as possible. He can be reached at .
East Pasco Networking
Cliff McDuffie, retired 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.
Welbilt joins board of directors
Joel Horn, executive vice president of Welbilt Inc., has joined the Pasco Economic Development Council Inc.’s board of directors, according to a Pasco EDC news release.
Welbilt Inc., is a commercial food service equipment manufacturer.
It recently invested in the Pasco EDC, and at its level of investment it receives a seat on the EDC’s board. The company appointed Horn to fill the role.
“We are thrilled to have worked with Welbilt on numerous project announcements over the years, and to now have them represented on our Board of Directors,” said Bill Cronin, president/CEO, Pasco EDC.
Cronin described Welbilt as a huge asset in the community, and a great partner and supporter of Pasco EDC.
Jersey Mike’s Subs givesJersey Mike’s Subs just wrapped up its ninth annual “Month of Giving,” raising more than $7.3 million to help charitable causes across the country.
That’s more than $1 million more than was raised during last year’s campaign, according to a company news release.
The campaign culminated on March 27, Day of Giving, when 1,500 Jersey Mike’s restaurants donated 100 percent of sales, not just profits, to more than 200 different charities across the nation.
Throughout March, customers were invited to come in to their local Jersey Mike’s restaurant and make a donation to a local designated charity partner. Then, on Jersey Mike’s “Day of Giving,” 100 percent of the day’s sales were donated to each local charity partner. The charity recipients included schools, hospitals, youth organizations, food banks and more.
Jersey Mike’s 37 locations in Tampa/St. Petersburg/Sarasota raised $120,560 to support High Risk Hope, an organization that provides support, encouragement, information and resources to women and families who are experiencing a high risk pregnancy resulting in hospital bed rest, potential premature birth and neonatal intensive care after delivery, according to an attachment, to the release.
Knotted Roots ribbon cutting
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce plans to take part in a ribbon cutting at Knotted Roots on the Lake, on April 17, at 3310 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. The event will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with the ribbon cutting set for 6 p.m. Knotted Roots is a new venue for gatherings.
Coffee Time grand opening
Coffee Time, at 22299 State Road 54, Suite 102, in Land O’ Lakes, is holding an all-day grand opening event, on April 22, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a ribbon cutting planned by the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at 5:30 p.m. The event will include live music, free mini-massages, chiropractic adjustments, coffee tasting, artists, latte art, and giveaways throughout the day.
Physical therapy open house
Cora Physical Therapy New Tampa, 27227 State Road 56, Wesley Chapel, is having an open house on April 24 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Stop by to meet physical therapists and other staff members. The free event will be catered by Capital Tacos. The ribbon cutting will be at 5 p.m. There also will be free giveaways.
