Dixie Belle Paint nominated
Dixie Belle Paint Company is a finalist in the 2017 Florida Companies to Watch, sponsored by GrowFL and the Edward Lowe Foundation.
Dixie Belle Paint is located at 1641 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Lutz. It is the leading American owned and operated provider of chalk mineral paint, which can be used without sanding, priming or other prep work. The company opened in 2014 and employs 20 area residents.
Dixie Belle Paint distributes its paints and other products to more than 800 small businesses across the country.
Finalists in the competition will be evaluated on criteria such as marketplace performance, innovative products, services, and philanthropy.
The awards were developed by Edward Lowe Foundation to highlight second-stage businesses from a range of industries from all areas within Florida.
Winners will be announced in mid-July. Honorees will receive their awards at a ceremony Oct. 14 at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa.
For information, visit GrowFL.com or DixieBellePaint.com.
Copperstone Executive Suites wins
Copperstone Executive Suites is the third quarter winner of the “Heart of Pasco” award, according to a press release from the Community Affairs Committee of the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce.
An award ceremony is scheduled at Copperstone Executive Suites for June 28 at 8:30 a.m.
The award is given to businesses that promote the chamber’s mission “to advance the general welfare of our area so that its citizens and all areas of its business community will prosper.”
Copperstone Executive Suites, at 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., fulfills that mission by promoting the “incubator” business model in Pasco County.
Copperstone Executive Suites is the winner of previous awards, including the Pasco Economic Development Council’s Service/Distribution Industry of the Year. Copperstone also supports community organizations including Oasis Pregnancy Center, Bizz Buzz, Big Brother Big Sister and Mission to Honduras.
For information, contact the chamber at (813) 909-2722 or .
Pasco economic development briefing
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly economic development briefing luncheon June 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Pebble Creek Golf & Country Club, at 10550 Regents Park Drive in New Tampa.
Guest speakers will include the leadership team for Lexus of Wesley Chapel. They will talk about the November opening of the Lexus dealership, at 5300 Eagleston Road in Wesley Chapel.
The cost is $15 including lunch.
For information, contact the chamber at (813) 994-8534 or .
Pasco County business workshops
The purchasing department of Pasco County will have two workshops for vendors June 23, in the first floor boardroom at the West Pasco Government Center, at 8731 Citizens Drive in New Port Richey.
The first workshop is from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., and will focus on “Doing Business with Pasco County.” Participants can offer suggestions and feedback on how the county can better address vendors’ needs.
The second workshop, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., will provide training on how to put together bids and proposals.
For information and to RSVP, contact Stephanie Nunn at or at (727) 847-8194.
Famous Tate ribbon cutting
Famous Tate will have a ribbon cutting and “warm welcome” to the community June 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 21385 Walmart Way in Lutz.
The appliance and bedding store will be the third location in Pasco County for Famous Tate. It is located on an outparcel in front of the Walmart Supercenter, off U.S. 41.
For information, visit FamousTate.com, or email the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at .
Women-n-Charge
Join the Women-n-Charge July 7 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in New Tampa. The women share their talents and resources, and they build relationships with other women in business.
The cost is $15 for members and $18 for all guests.
No guest speaker is scheduled, so there will be plenty of time for networking.
To register, visit Women-n-charge.com.
For information, call (813) 600-9848, or email .
Lutz business owner on national board
Eric D. Garcia is one of 18 people selected nationwide to serve on the Editorial Advisory Board of the magazine, Veterinarian’s Money Digest, according to a press release from Michael J. Hennessy Associate Inc.
Garcia is founder, chief executive officer, and IT and digital consultant for Simply Done Tech Solutions. The company provides support services for veterinary practices in marketing communications and social media.
The magazine’s advisory board includes experts in business management, practice management, law, valuation, accounting, marketing, human resources and financial services. Many board members, including Garcia, are part of VetPartners, a nonprofit association of business specialists who serve the veterinary profession.
For information, visit VMDToday.com or SimplyDoneTechSolutions.com.
Pulte Homes has new model homes
Pulte Homes hosted a grand opening at Starkey Ranch May 13, with tours of three new model homes: the Heatherton, Arbordale and Valleybrook.
Pulte is selling 16 one- and two-story homes at Starkey Ranch, ranging from about 1,900 square feet to nearly 4,400 square feet. The homes offer open floor plans, granite countertops, ceramic tile floors, covered lanais, two- and three-car garages and paver driveways. Sales prices range from about $284,000 to about $440,000, with each home loaded with ultra-fast fiber connectivity.
About 165 homes are planned in the 90-acre Homestead Park district of Starkey Ranch, off State Road 54.
For information, visit Pulte.com/starkeyranch.
