Business Digest 07-08-15

New chiropractor

Chiropractor Leslie Horne recently purchased the Land O’ Lakes Chiropractic at 2414 Raden Drive in Land O’ Lakes. She is taking over for Jeanne Sellers who is retiring after more than 10 years at this location.

Horne grew up in Indian Rocks Beach and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Florida. She earned a doctorate in chiropractic from Life University, and took additional postgraduate education at the New York Chiropractic College. Most of her 15 years of experience as a chiropractor was spent in Yadkinville, North Carolina.

Horne has experience in helping with disc problems, scoliosis, radiating pain, headaches, sports injuries and more.

For information, contact the clinic at (813) 948-2225.

Networking
Business Link will meet on July 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at the Saint Leo University Student Community Center Boardroom. The event is a networking opportunity with a complimentary continental breakfast, sponsored by the San Antonio Federal Credit Union.

For information, contact Rebecca Gaddis at (352) 5888-2732, Ext. 1237, or email .

North Tampa chamber luncheon
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly general meeting on July 9. Check-in is at 11 a.m., at Brunchies Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Catering at 14366 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. Networking is until 11:30 a.m., when lunch will be served from a select menu.

For information, contact the chamber at (813) 961-2420, or email .

Crime prevention is luncheon topic
Join Women-n-Charge on July 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, at 10550 Regents Park Dr., Tampa. The meeting includes lunch, a featured speaker and time to network. Group members share their talents, build relationships, and share our resources with other women in business. The cost is $15 for members (Tuesday before the meeting) and $18 for all guests (and members paying Wednesday and after).

The Crime Prevention Task Force will present the program, covering issues such as identity theft, purse snatching, home safety and carjacking.

Register at Women-n-Charge.com. For information, contact Judy at (813) 600-9848 or .

Central Pasco Chamber luncheon
Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have its general meeting on July 14 at 11:30 a.m., at Harbor Terrace Restaurant at Heritage Harbor, at 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway, Lutz. The buffet lunch costs $20, if you RSVP by July 10, and $25 after and at the door.

For information, call the chamber office at (813) 909-2722, or email .

Wednesday morning networking
A WMNG Networking presentation will take place July 15 at 7:30 a.m., at The Lake House at Hungry Harry’s Family B-B-Q, at 3116 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Each attendee will be able to present a “30-second commercial.” The $7 cost includes breakfast. Sponsorships are available.

For information, contact the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (818) 909-2722, or email .

Pasco schools job fair
Pasco County Schools will host its second annual job fair on July 15 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes High School, 20325 Gator Lane in Land O’ Lakes. If you want to attend or have an interest in having a booth, contact Debbie Bowles at (813) 794-2421, or email .

Deadline looms for economic funds
The Economic Development Innovation Initiative is accepting applications until July 10. The initiative is a comprehensive program, which aims to drive the growth of technology, innovation and small businesses. It provides financial, technical and infrastructure support, to support and build entrepreneurship. For more information about the program, visit HillsboroughCounty.org/EDI2.

Housing professionals training
Pasco County Community Development now offers lenders and realtors the ability to register online for their annual Training for Housing Professionals class. The class authorizes you to assist buyers in purchasing homes in Pasco County using our PascoHome program funds.

To register online for an upcoming lender-Realtor class, visit the lender/Realtor at PascoCountyFL.net/index.aspx?nid=575. The class schedule also is available here. Emails will be sent to confirm registration. If you wish to sign up for a class being held in less than two business days, you must call the Community Development Division Office to register.

For information, contact the Community Development Division at (727) 834-3445.

New incubator
Good Faith Insurance Services, owned by Rosie Paulsen, is now an off-site member of SMARTstart, the business incubator managed by Pasco Economic Development Council. Three years ago Paulsen received the second micro-loan from the PEDC and hired her first employee. Since 2006 Paulsen’s company has offered educational seminars about insurance options specializing in educating retirees on Medicare choices and benefits. Good Faith also is a “one-stop shop” for insurance services including Health Care ACA, dental and vision plans, home and auto plans, and life insurance.

Paulsen is a native of Ecuador who moved to the United States in 1988. She worked with Humana Health Care for four years and helped the company with outreach to the Hispanic senior market.

For information, visit GoodFaithIs.com.

Business awards
The 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.