Vistra new hire
Vistra Communications LLC, a marketing communications firm recently hired Jamie Needham as senior vice president of marketing and communications, according to a news release from the company, which has an office in Lutz.
Needham has a master’s degree in management and marketing from Rockhurst University’s Helzberg School of Management, and a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Kansas.
She has held positions in marketing and communications at Sprint, H & R Block, American Century Investments, and Assurant.
Most recently, she served as vice president of marketing and e-commerce with NASB Financial Inc.
Needham has been a featured guest speaker and blogger for public and government engagements, and earned the No. 9 spot on Sports Illustrated’s “Best of Instagram” list.
Vistra is a nationally recognized, full-service marketing and community agency headquartered in Tampa. It provides services to corporate, government and nonprofit clients.
Brian Butler founded Vistra in 2007 after a successful career in the U.S. Army.
For information, visit ConsultVistra.com.
Coffee social
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its Monthly Coffee Social on July 19 at 8 a.m., at Buttermilk Provisions, 2653 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.
This is a “no agenda” event with time for social networking.
For information, call Grace Martin at (813) 994-8534, or visit NorthTampaBayChamber.com.
Zephyrhills mixer
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will have a chamber mixer July 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Pin Chasers, 6818 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 782-1913, or email .
East Pasco networking
The East Pasco Networking Group will meet July 24 at 7:30 a.m., at IHOP, 13100 U.S. 301 in Dade City.
Guest speaker will be Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco.
For information, contact Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491 or , or Vicky Jones at (813) 431-1140 or .
Central Pasco mixer
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will host the Copperstone Suites Salute to Small Business Networking Business and Ribbon Cutting on July 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.
Copperstone Suites and The Laker/Lutz News are co-sponsors.
Sponsorships for a cost of $50 are available.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or email . For sponsorship information, call (813) 298-7363.
Economic development briefing
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly economic briefing lunch July 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hunter’s Green Country Club, 18101 Longwater Run in Tampa.
The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.
For information, call (813) 994-8534, or email Grace Martin at .
SMARTstart seminar
SMARTstart will have a free seminar, “Creating a Successful Business Plan,” on July 31 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Dade City Entrepreneur Center, 37837 Meridian Ave., in Dade City.
Informational handouts, a sample plan and business development materials will be provided.
For information, call (727) 842-4638.
Orange Blossom Aesthetics ribbon cutting
Orange Blossom Aesthetics will have its grand opening and ribbon cutting Aug. 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 2049 Little Road in Trinity.
Orange Blossom is a medical spa offering services such as dermal fillers, Botox, laser hair removal, medical weight loss, and skin care consultations.
For information, visit NorthTampaBayChamber.com, or call Orange Blossom at (727) 316-6210.
Women-n-Charge
Join Women-n-Charge Aug. 3 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.
The luncheon will include an update on the Murder Mystery Tea and Dinner Theater fundraiser; a demonstration on preparing baskets; and surprise appearances of cast members of Murder Mystery, Murder Margaritaville.
The cost is $15 for members and $18 for guests who RSVP by Tuesday prior to the meeting.
Afterward, the cost is $20 for members and $23 for guests.
Register at Women-n-charge.com/meetings/.
For information, call (813) 600-9848, or email .
Women of Wesley Chapel network
Women of Wesley Chapel (WOW) will meet Aug. 3 from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Beach House Assisted Living & Memorial Care, 30070 State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel.
WOW is a women-only, networking event on the first Friday of each month.
Enjoy breakfast and networking.
The sponsor is Legacy of Highwoods Preserve.
Please pre-register and pre-pay the cost of $5.
For information, call Grace Martin at (813) 994-8534, email , or visit NorthTampaBayChamber.com.
Free business seminar
SCORE will host an all-day, free business seminar on Sept. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Residence Marriott, 2102 Northpoint Parkway in Lutz.
Featured guests will include experienced executives and entrepreneurs who have built successful companies. They are Sheila Neisler, owner of Catalyst, a marketing company; Jim Hammond, former chief executive officer in sales, marketing and operations; Jack Grise, former executive and vice president in sales, marketing, manufacturing and high-tech companies; Lora Shipman, owner of LoraShipman.com, a social media consulting company; and Greta Kishbaugh, professor at St. Petersburg College and president of Biz Dynamics Group.
A continental breakfast will be provided.
Seating is limited so registration by Sept. 7 is required.
For information and to register, visit PascoHernando.score.org.
