(Courtesy of Richard K. Riley)
Honoring Arthur Kirk
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce honored Arthur Kirk, retiring president of Saint Leo University, at its June Business Breakfast. Kirk was recognized for his years of service and support to the university, the community and area businesses. Kirk epitomized the motto “Good to Great” by moving Saint Leo forward, and he believes the university’s best years are yet to come.
For information, contact the chamber at (352) 567-3769, or email .
Publix construction
The first Publix in Dade City likely will open its doors by early fall, according to Publix spokesman Brian West. An official announcement will be made about three weeks prior to the opening date. The approximately 45,000-square-foot grocery store will anchor the Shoppes of Dade City, at the corner of U.S. 301 and Clinton Avenue. The nearest Publix currently for Dade City residents is in Zephyrhills.
Ribbon cutting
Flowers by Viktoriya will have a ribbon cutting on June 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at 5132 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Lutz. The shop is off the east side of U.S. 41, just south of Dupree Drive and the U.S. Post Office.
For information, contact the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (813) 909-2722, or email .
Networking
East and Central Pasco Marketing Mania will take place June 25 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at The Commons on Pretty Pond, 38130 Pretty Pond Road in Zephyrhills. The guest speaker will be Dominick De Petrillo, executive director of the Alzheimer’s Family Organization in New Port Richey.
Please RSVP. A continental breakfast will be provided. For information call (813) 779-4501.
Chamber lunch
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have a business luncheon on June 25 at 11:30 a.m., at IHOP, at 408 Bearss Ave., in Tampa. Lunch is ordered from the IHOP menu with costs starting at $6.39. All attendees will be able to order from the senior lunch menu. A minimum cost of $5 per person applies if no meal is ordered.
To RSVP by June 23, call Jenn Beaumont at , or phone AIG at (813) 334-8998. For directions to IHOP, call (813) 960-2679.
40th anniversary festivities
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will host its 40th Annual Awards & Installation Banquet on June 26 at 6 p.m., at The Event Factory, at 7565 W. Hillsborough Ave., in Tampa. The event will celebrate award nominees and winners and include the introduction of newly elected board of directors.
For information, contact the chamber office at (813) 909-2722.
Family mixer
The East Tampa Networking Group will have a family oriented mixer – “You’re Invited” – on June 29 at 6 p.m., at the Village Inn, at 5214 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. This is a Dutch treat event with door prizes and a 50-50 drawing that will benefit Helping Hands Pantry of Atonement Lutheran Church. The guest speaker will be Linda Boan, the retiring city clerk of Zephyrhills.
All of the group’s Ovation Award Winners, and the best speakers from the last two years, have been invited.
To RSVP by June 23, call Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491, or email him at . Guests can also contact Vice Chairwoman Rosie Paulsen at (813) 909-6965, or email her at .
New incubator
Micro Drone Vision is the newest on-site business to join the SMARTstart Business Incubator in Dade City. The program is operated by the Pasco Economic Development Council to encourage startups and grow new businesses.
Micro Drone provides education, safety training and Federal Aviation Administration certification training for unmanned aerial systems operators. Currently, the company is working with public and private schools to integrate drone flight training with their curriculum through workshops and summer camps.
For more information about Micro Drone, visit MicroDroneVision.com.
Business awards
Pasco Economic Development Council will hand out Industry of the Year awards at its 29th annual banquet on Sept. 3 at Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel. More than 600 business and community leaders in Tampa Bay and Pasco County attend the event each year. There also will be a business trade show.
The awards recognize outstanding companies in the categories of manufacturing service, technology and nonprofits that operate in Pasco County.
The 23 nominees for this year’s awards are: Applicant Insight Inc.; Aviation Instrument Technologies Inc.; Big Storm Brewing Co.; Can Can Concealment LLC; Covanta Pasco; Easy Business Software Inc.; Electro Tape Specialties Inc.; Evolution Trikes; Fifth Third Bank, New Port Richey Branch; Florida Custom Mold Inc.; Florida Hospital Zephyrhills; Freedom Scooter & Supply LLC; Manufacturers Distributor Inc.; Millian-Aire Enterprises Corp.; Morton Plant North Bay Hospital; Oasis Pregnancy Care Centers of Pasco; Polaris Sales Co.; Preferred Materials; Retail Process Engineering LLC; SAHM Co.; The Laker/Lutz News; and Veterans Alternative Therapy.
