Network luncheon
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have a networking luncheon on July 23 at 11:30 a.m., at IHOP, at 408 E. Bearss Ave., in Tampa. The luncheon topic will be “Relationship Building with Business Neighbors.”
Guests will order from IHOP’s menu. The senior lunch menu will be available to all attendees. Prices begin at $6.39 per person depending on items selected, but that does not include tax and tip. Items available include pancakes, crepes and omelets as well as sandwiches, soups and salads. Minimum payment of $5 is required if you don’t order food, plus you must pay for your drinks.
For information, contact Jenn Beaumont at , or call AIG at (813) 334-8998. For directions, call (813) 960-2679.
Grand opening
Dollar General will open its doors for a grand celebration in Dade City on July 25 at 8 a.m. There will be prizes and special deals including a $10 Dollar General gift card to the first 50 adult shoppers at the store. The first 200 shoppers will receive a Dollar General tote bag, among other giveaways.
The store is located at 34464 Cortez Blvd., in Dade City. Dollar General stores generally employ between six and 10 people. Anyone interested in joining the company’s team may visit the Career section at DollarGeneral.com.
The discount store chain is based in Tennessee and has a reputation for delivering low prices on basic merchandise in food, housewares, cleaning supplies, clothes and health and beauty products.
Literacy also is a goal promoted by Dollar General. At the cash registers at Dollar General, customers can pick up brochures with information on resources to learn to read, speak English or earn a General Education Diploma. For information, visit DGLiteracy.com.
Meet and greet
Grow Financial Credit Union will host its monthly Morning Meet and Greet Mixer on July 23 from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., at Grow Financial Credit Union, 2579 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Lutz.
For information, contact Charane Groeller at .
Networking breakfast
The East Pasco Networking Group will meet July 28 at Rose’s Café at 38426 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.
Networking begins at 8 a.m., with the meeting starting at 8:30 a.m.
The guest speaker will be Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano.
For information, call Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491, or email him at .
Finance fair
Saint Leo University will host a free Finance Fair on July 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the university’s campus, 33701 State Road 52. The university, the Small Business Administration and the Small Business Development Center are the event’s organizers.
Participants will learn about topics such as small business loans, lines of credit, cash management services, bill pay, wealth management, gift cards and loyalty programs.
For information and to register, email .
Breakfast network
East and Central Pasco Marketing Mania will take place July 30 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Commons at Pretty Pond, at 38130 Pretty Pond Road in Zephyrhills. Please RSVP. A continental breakfast is provided. The event takes place every last Thursday of the month. Locations may change periodically.
For information, call (813) 779-4501.
Three ribbon cuttings
Come to a social mixer and three ribbon cuttings on July 30 at Copperstone Executive Suites, at 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, Fl. The mixer begins at 6 p.m.; the ribbon cutting is at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and a meet-and-greet at Copperstone’s Salute to Small Business Networking Mixer and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony featuring Karen Bonanno DeHaas, a gem and jewelry appraiser; James Willis of The Willis Agency; and Gary Beauchaine of G-Man Lawn Care.
For information, call Copperstone at (813) 298-7363.
Happy hour mixer
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will host a “happy hour” social mixer on Final Friday, July 31 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Stage Left, 24400 State Road 54 in Lutz. Bring your business card and get to know your fellow chamber members at this free event.
For information, contact the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or visit WesleyChapelChamber.com.
Breakfast meeting
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly Breakfast Meeting on Aug. 4 from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., in the conference room at Pasco-Hernando State College, Porter Campus, at 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. The guest speaker will be Stacey Nance, general manager of Tampa Premium Outlets.
The cost to chamber members is $15 in advance, with registration online by 3 p.m. on July 31. The cost to non-members, and members, at the door is $20.
For information, contact the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or visit WesleyChapelChamber.com.
