New business
Bargain Warehouse Outlets is a new discount merchandise store at 11206 Challenger Ave., Unit C, in Odessa. Owners are Sue Collier Bradley, Van Bradley and their daughter, Christine Walker. Walker is the store’s managing partner.
The outlet store sells a wide range of merchandise from national retailers at 40 percent to 50 percent off retail prices. Items include toys, linen, housewares, sporting goods, automotive supplies, lawn and garden, home improvement and more. Inventory changes daily.
For information, contact Walker at (813) 454-7460 or .
Meet Tom Jackson
Tom Jackson, columnist for The Laker/Lutz News, will be on hand to meet and greet those attending The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce mixer on June 16.
The mixer will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral, 6855 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. The sponsor is The Laker/Lutz News.
For information, contact the chamber office at (813) 782-1913 or .
Linkedin Workshop
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the workshop “LinkedIn-Unlocking the Full Potential” on June 16 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Achieva Credit Union, 2115 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes. The workshop is for professionals who want to leverage the hidden power of LinkedIn to bolster their networking power. Bonnie Dye, a WordPress expert designer and manager, will facilitate the class.
The workshop will explain skills in using LinkedIn, including how to strategically place keywords into profiles; research your target customer; and get found without buying ads.
The cost is $20 for chamber members; $30 for non-members.
For information, call the chamber office at (813) 909-2722.
Business forum
A Lunch N’ Learn Business Forum is scheduled for June 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce Don Porter Boardroom, at 6013 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Suite 105. The event is sponsored by IGTech365.
The cost is $15 including lunch. RSVP by June 15 is required, as seating is limited.
For information, visit WesleyChapelChamber.com, or call (813) 994-8534.
Ribbon cutting
Alta at Terra Bella will host a ribbon cutting on June 23 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 23700 Viento Drive, in Land O’ Lakes. The ribbon cutting will be at 5 p.m.
The apartment complex has more than 300 garden apartments, built by North Carolina-based Wood Partners. The complex is part of Terra Bella, a community of more than 250 single-family homes, off State Road 54.
For information, call (813) 895-3960, or email .
Awards banquet
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have its Annual Awards and Installation Banquet on June 24 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at Harbor Terrace Restaurant at Heritage Harbor Golf and Country Club, at 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway in Lutz. The 2016-2017 officers are Terri Dusek, president; Kurt Conover, president-elect; Rhonda Buckley, secretary; David Gainer, treasurer; Elayne Bassinger, past president; and board members John Jay Anglada, Suzanne Beauchaine, Jack Buckley, Cindy Caroline, Rocky Contreras, Larry Giannone, Sandy Graves, Ignacio Ruiz, Elena McCullough, Les Saland and Jorge Santana.
A reception and cash bar will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The cost is $50 per individual, or $90 for two people, with RSVP by June 15. Cost at the door will be $60. Only 100 seats are available.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722 or email .
