Shoe Carnival opening
Shoe Carnival will open April 7 in the Village Lakes Shopping Center in Land O’ Lakes, with a grand opening scheduled sometime in mid-May, according to company representatives. Previously, the opening had been announced for an earlier date.
The new shoe shop, off State Road 54, will be located in a suite next door to Ross Dress for Less.
Other Shoe Carnival stores in the region operate in Tampa, Bradenton, Brandon, Largo, St. Petersburg and Spring Hill.
Netfest set for April 6
Pasco Economic Development Council will host the 15th Annual Netfest April 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Starkey Ranch, at 2500 Heart Pine Ave., in Odessa.
The annual western-themed mixer is a night of food, drink, music and networking. Dress is casual. Hats and boots are proper attire.
The cost for Netfest general registration is $45 per person; $35 for Pasco EDC investors and guests; and $25 for Pasco County staff members.
Registration includes barbecue buffet and two drink tickets.
For information, call (813) 926-0827, ext. 226.
Popeye’s ribbon cutting
Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen will have a ribbon cutting April 7 from 10 a.m. to noon, at 28014 Wesley Chapel Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.
The fast-food restaurant offers a “New Orleans” style menu of spicy and mild chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp, and red beans and rice.
The event is free.
For information, call (813) 562-1255.
Women-n-Charge
Join the ladies of Women-n-Charge on April 7 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa. The women share their talents and resources, and they build relationships with other women in business.
The guest speaker is Carol Goebel of Trail Wind Travel. She is an accredited cruise counselor who will talk about “Ways to Maximize your Vacations and Time Off.”
The cost is $15 for members and $18 for non-members.
To register, visit Women-n-charge.com.
For information, call (813) 600-9848, or email .
Grand reopening
Bon Worth is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a grand reopening and ribbon cutting April 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Merchant Square, at 7409 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. The celebration will include gift card drawings and special deals.
For information, call (813) 715-0057.
Ribbon cutting
Pasco’s Masonry & Landscaping Depot will have a ribbon cutting April 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 10301 U.S. 301, in Dade City.
The event is free.
For information, call (352) 437-4408.
General membership meeting
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have a membership meeting April 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Harbor Terrace Restaurant, at 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway in Lutz.
Guest speaker is Jeff Lucas of The Law Offices of Lucas/Magazine. His topic will be “Neglected Infrastructure as it Relates to our Court System.”
Members and guests are welcome.
The cost for members only is $20 if you RSVP by April 6, or $25 at the door for members and non-members.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or email .
Business seminar
Pasco-Hernando SCORE Chapter 439 will host a free seminar on “Marketing to Grow Your Business” April 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, at 2816 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.
The seminar will provide tips on what works and what doesn’t work, what information is needed to write a sales and marketing plan, how to profile your customers, how to determine the best type of advertising and/or promotions, what you can learn from competitors and how to analyze your program’s effectiveness.
For information, email , or visit PascoHernando.score.org.
Business Link breakfast
Business Link will have its monthly breakfast April 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Saint Leo University, at 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo.
The monthly gathering, held at various locations, provides networking and an information-sharing platform for the small business community.
A complimentary breakfast will be provided. The event is sponsored by the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union.
RSVP to Rebecca Gaddis at (352) 588-2732, ext. 1237.
