Service helps protect homeowners and businesses
TAMPA – TampaSafe Home Documentation has launched in the Tampa Bay area, offering home and business inventory services to help property owners document belongings before disasters.
The locally owned company photographs rooms, records serial numbers and replacement values before providing clients with an insurance-ready inventory report.
Proper documentation can help support insurance claims after hurricanes, fires or burglaries.
“The average Tampa Bay home contains $50,000 to $200,000 or more in personal contents that are completely invisible to an insurance company if a disaster strikes and there are no records,” Batchelder said. “We change that.”
TampaSafe serves residential and commercial clients across the Tampa Bay region and offers free consultations.
Local Infusion opens clinic in Lutz
LUTZ – Local Infusion recently opened its first Tampa Bay-area clinic.
The Lutz location features six private infusion suites, where patients have access to TV, Wi-Fi, snacks and comfortable seating. Officials say patients pay less for care and are scheduled faster than the industry average.
Local Infusion is located within the Cypress Creek Town Center at 25609 Sierra Center Blvd.
On the web: mylocalinfusion.com
UF/IFAS Pasco Extension hosts cottage foods webinar
DADE CITY – UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension will host a virtual Introduction to Cottage Foods in Florida webinar from noon to 1 p.m. July 20.
The $12.51 program will explain Florida’s cottage food law, including approved food products, labeling requirements, food safety practices and how to start a home-based food business.
Cottage foods include products such as cakes, breads, jams and popcorn that can be prepared in home kitchens under state law. Registration is required at https://mypas.co/IntroCottageFoods.
MarineMax promotes chief people officer
OLDSMAR – MarineMax has promoted Beth Garland to chief people officer.
Garland joined the company nearly five years ago as senior vice president of people strategy. MarineMax said she has helped lead employee-focused initiatives during a period of growth that included new divisions and brands.
“Beth has played an essential role in shaping our culture and strengthening team member engagement as MarineMax has grown,” CEO and President Brett McGill said. “Her passion for our people and her leadership make her the right choice to lead our people strategy as Chief People Officer, and we’re excited to see the continued impact she’ll have across the organization.”
FloridaCommerce: $27M available to rural communities
TALLAHASSEE – FloridaCommerce announced that $27 million in funding is available for Florida rural communities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund.
The program facilitates the planning, preparation and financing of infrastructure projects in rural communities to encourage job creation, capital investment and strengthen rural economies.
The deadline to apply is July 13 at 5 p.m.
Since 2019, more than $126 million has been awarded through this program.
North Tampa Bay events
LAND O’ LAKES – The North Tampa Bay Chamber will host a ribbon cutting.
- Members celebrate the grand opening of Virtue Health Collective with a ribbon cutting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 8 at 210 Crystal Grove Blvd., Lutz.
Visit northtampabaychamber.com for details about the chamber and events.
Greater Pasco events
NEW PORT RICHEY – The Greater Pasco Chamber will host the Greater Pasco Medical Roundtable, Veterans Roundtable, business exchanges and women’s programming.
- Dr. Michael Shafique, medical director of the Moffitt Speros Outpatient Center, speaks at the Greater Pasco Medical Roundtable from 8 to 9 a.m. July 2 at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., New Port Richey. Register in advance.
- Members trade business materials during the Hudson Business Exchange from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 2 at Vitality Living Baypoint Village, 7927 State Road 52, Hudson. Members get in free. Others pay $10. Lunch costs $14. Register in advance.
- David McKinley, of Marines – Post 12186 VFW District 21, speaks at the Veterans Roundtable from 8 to 9:30 a.m. July 8 at Patriot Stogies, 6153 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey. Members get in free. Others pay $10. Register in advance.
- Members trade business materials during the Land O’ Lakes Business Exchange from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 9 at SpringHill Suites Tampa Suncoast Parkway, 16615 Crosspointe Run, Land O’ Lakes. Members get in free. Others pay $10. Lunch costs $14. Register in advance.
- The Professional Women in Business meet over lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 15 at HCA Florida Hospital Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, Trinity. Members pay $12. Others pay $15. Register in advance.
Visit greaterpasco.com for details about the chamber and events.
East Pasco events
DADE CITY – The East Pasco Chamber will host After Hours Networking, Business Breakfast, Coffee & Networking and ribbon cuttings.
- Members celebrate Fast & Furriest Paw Walkers with a ribbon cutting from 2 to 4 p.m. July 1 at the chamber office, 14112 8th St., Dade City. The ribbon will be cut at 3 p.m.
- Members make connections during After Hours Networking from 4 to 5 p.m. July 2 at Dade City Tap House & Spirits, 37916 Pasco Ave., Dade City.
- Members network during Coffee & Networking from 8 to 9 a.m. July 7 at the Dade City office (14112 8th St.). Register in advance.
- Members celebrate the grand reopening of the Zephyrhills Family Health Center with a ribbon cutting from 7 to 8 a.m. July 8 at 37920 Medical Arts Court, Zephyrhills. Register in advance.
- Members network during the Business Breakfast from 7 to 8:30 a.m. July 9 at Golden Corral, 6855 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills. Register in advance.
- Members make connections during After Hours Networking from 4 to 5 p.m. July 9 at Dade City Tap House & Spirits, 37916 Pasco Ave., Dade City.
- Members network during Coffee & Networking from 8 to 9 a.m. July 14 at the Dade City office (14112 8th St.). Register in advance.
Visit eastpascochamber.org for details about the chamber and events.
