CABA mixer
Carrollwood Area Business Association will host “CABA after 5” at Shells Seafood Restaurant, 2101 Fowler Ave., on April 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. CABA meets every Wednesday for a coffee or “After 5” event that showcases a CABA member’s business. The events are free and open to all CABA members. Guests may attend two of these events prior to joining CABA. No registration is required.
For information on this event, contact David Canady at (813) 304-2170 or .
Ribbon cutting
Signarama and EmbroidMe of New Tampa will celebrate their grand opening at a new location, 1917 Passero Ave., in Lutz, on April 14 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The companies began nearly five years ago in Wesley Chapel. The new site gives them a retail and wholesale storefront, with an adjacent 15,000 square feet of printing and fabrication space. The expanded space makes Signarama the region’s largest sign manufacturing facility north of Tampa, according to sales manager Jim Charos.
The free event will include a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m., music, food, refreshments, door prizes and tours of the facility. Among restaurants providing food will be Texas Road House, Latin Twist, Bakery Boutique, Kaixo Gourmet, Stacy’s Gluten Free Goodies and Hungry Harry’s Family BBQ. There also will be wine tasting and entertainment from John Jay the DJ. Invited guests include Pasco County Clerk of Court Paula O’Neil, Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore, and State Rep. Danny Burgess. Area chambers of commerce will also participate including Central Pasco, Wesley Chapel, Hispanic Business Leaders, Zephyrhills, Dade City and Trinity-Odessa. All proceeds from the door prizes will be donated to the Pasco Chapter of the American Cancer Society.
For information, contact Signarama at (813) 994-0101, or email .
North Tampa chamber meeting
North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly general meeting on April 14, with check-in at 11 a.m., at Brunchies, Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Catering at 14366 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. Networking is until 11:30 a.m., when lunch will be served from a select menu.
For information, contact the chamber at (813) 961-2420, or email .
CareerSource mobile stop
The CareerSource Mobile One-Stop bus will be at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., on April 14 starting at 9:30 a.m.
Those interested can get help in searching for work, creating and printing resumes, accessing local and statewide job listings, and getting information about programs provided by CareerSource. The mobile unit is a self-contained resource room on wheels with 12 computer stations, satellite internet and telecommunications, and printing and copying capabilities.
There is no cost for job seekers.
Pharmacy ribbon cutting
Palms Pharmacy will have a ribbon cutting and open house on April 15 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 17008 Palm Pointe Drive in New Tampa. Come enjoy refreshments, a special customer giveaway (while supplies last) and a drawing for a Kindle Fire or a FitBit.
For information, contact Shahida Choudhry at (813) 252-9063.
Grants for women
Women-n-Charge is offering two $1,000 grants that can be used toward business-related equipment, services or continuing education. The mission of Women-n-Charge, in part, is to support and assist professional women in managing their businesses more effectively.
Applications are available online and are due April 15. Winners will be announced at the May 6 meeting at Pebble Creek Country Club in Tampa.
For information, contact Judy Nicolosi, treasurer of Women-n-Charge, at (813) 600-9848, or email .
Hispanic business luncheon
The Hispanic Business Leaders luncheon will be April 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, at 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. The event is hosted by the Hispanic Business Leaders of the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce. The guest speaker will be Robert Chavarrica of the Small Business Administration.
The cost is $20 for chamber members, and $25 for non-members, but $18 if prepaid.
For information, contact John Jay Anglada, of Finest DeeJays, at (813) 298-3232.
