Capital Tacos partnership
Capital Tacos has announced a monthlong campaign in partnership with Make-A-Wish Foundation, running from June 5 through July 5. During that time, all Capital Tacos locations across Tampa and Orlando will introduce the Make-A-Wish Mac N Queso Kids Meal to the menu and will donate 100% of the profits to support the wish-making efforts of the foundation, according to a news release.
Chamber awards banquet
The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce is set to have its annual awards banquet on June 22, at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., in New Port Richey. Cocktails and games begin at 5:30 p.m. The banquet program is from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $60 per person, or $450 for a reserved table of eight. Reserve your seat at GreaterPasco.com.
Florida’s economy
WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators to determine America’s top economic performers. The data set includes such as change in gross domestic product, startup activities, share of jobs in high-tech industries, and other factors. Here’s a look at some of Florida’s results with ranking of 1 being the best and 25 being average:
- 1st: Unemployment rate
- 2nd: Startup activity
- 3rd: Change in gross domestic product
- 3rd: Change in nonfarm payrolls
- 24th: Government surplus/deficit per capita
- 33rd: Percentage of jobs in high-tech industries
- 34th: Annual median household income
- 37th: Exports per capita
Visit WalletHub.com/edu/states-with-the-best-economies/21697, for a full report.
Tax office under renovation
The Pasco Tax Collector’s Office at the West Pasco Government Center, is undergoing renovations. Work began June 1 at the office, 8731 Citizens Drive, in New Port Richey. The office is expected to return to full service on Oct. 16, according to a news release.
Throughout the remodel, all services, except driver license services, will be available during normal business hours. Customers who may need driver license assistance are encouraged to visit the Gulf Harbors office, at 4720 U.S. 19, in New Port Richey.
For more information about services and locations, visit PascoTaxes.com, or call the Centralized Call Center at 727-847-8032, 813-235-6076 or 352-521-4338.
Protect your business
Businesses need to have a plan to protect their property, their data and their employees during Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. The Pasco Economic Development Council Inc. (PEDC) has put together a list of reminders to help businesses prepare for severe weather, to operate in the aftermath and to recover from any damages.
Here’s a synopsis of the PEDC’s advice:
Before a storm hits:
- Know the best way to contact your employees.
- Establish a mass notification system so you can notify and get in touch with employees quickly and easily.
- Protect your business assets. (Take steps to protect your equipment, supplies, products, networks, data and so on. Cover your property and raise it above floor level, when possible.)
- Identify how you will protect important business documents and inventory that is vulnerable to water damage.
- Have an emergency business plan that enables operations with various employees at different locations.
- Backup your data offsite and consider using Cloud based systems. This should include payroll and other systems.
- Keep employees and customers aware of your plan.
- Identify a list of available post-disaster resources that you may need to call upon if you need help in reopening your business or obtaining emergency funding to repair damaged property.
- Be sure you know the address of all of your buildings, including storage facilities.
- Be sure you have an evacuation plan for each facility.
- Use sandbags to prevent flooding at all entrances.
Know the potential for damage at each facility and which ones are at higher risk for damage. For more information, visit Pasco County’s website to download a copy of the county’s disaster guide, which contains a substantial amount of useful information.
WUSF Public Media wins three awards
WUSF Public Media has received three Edward R. Murrow Regional Awards in the Large Market Radio Division for Excellence in Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, Excellence in Sound and News Series, according to a news release. WUSF competes in a region that includes Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The regional winners will vie for national awards, which will be announced later this year.
