Promotions
Duke Energy has promoted Melissa Seixas and Jeff Baker.
Seixas is the new director of government and community relations in Florida, working to strengthen the company’s relationships with county, community and civic organizations. The nearly 30-year employee previously served as government and community relations manager for Tampa Bay, working with leaders in Pinellas and Pasco counties.
Jeff Baker, who previously served as community relations liaison in Pinellas, will take on government and community relations responsibilities in Pinellas and Pasco counties.
Duke Energy Florida serves about 1.7 million customers and has its headquarters in St. Petersburg.
Volunteers needed
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce need volunteers, sponsors, distribution locations for racing forms, food and more for its Flapjack 5K and 1-mile Fun Run on Dec. 11.
For information, contact the chamber at (813) 909-2722 or .
Office center sold
Hold-Thyssen Inc., a real estate services firm, recently brokered the $750,000 sale of the Van Dyke Professional Center, at 17535-45 Darby Lane in Lutz.
Theresa Margaris, transaction specialist for Hold-Thyssen, represented the seller, Portland-based NWE17 LLC, according to a news release from Larry Vershel Communications Inc.
Hillsborough County records show the new owner is Trustee Management Services LLC, located on Gunn Highway in Tampa.
The office park was built in 2007 on nearly 2 acres, with about 7,500 square feet of office space. About 66 percent is leased, according to the press release.
Hold-Thyssen provides commercial property, as well as leasing and management services, to institutional and private sector clients nationwide. The 40-year-old firm’s current portfolio includes more than 100 commercial properties in the nation.
Ribbon cutting
Stilos Salon & Barber will host a ribbon cutting and mixer on July 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 7016 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. The ribbon cutting will be at 6:30 p.m.
Come network, nibble and support a growing new business.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or email .
Salute to small business
Copperstone Executive Suites will have a Salute to Small Business networking mixer and ribbon cutting on July 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., in Copperstone’s meeting room, at 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.
For information, call (813) 298-7363, or email .
Networking luncheon
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will host a network luncheon on July 28 at 11:30 a.m., at IHOP, 408 E. Bearss Ave., in Tampa. The theme is relationship building with business neighbors. Order from the IHOP menu. A senior lunch menu will be available to all. Minimum of $5 is required if you do not order food, plus you must pay for your drinks.
For information, phone TransAmerica at (813) 334-8998, or email Jenn Beaumont at .
Economic briefing
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly economic development briefing on July 28 at 11:30 a.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa. The guest speaker will be Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore.
The $15 cost includes a buffet lunch.
For information, email , or call (813) 994-8534.
Childcare center opening
Kids Park will have a ribbon cutting and grand opening on July 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 26240 Golden Maple Road in Wesley Chapel. The free event will have a bounce house, face painting, snow cones and tours of Kids Park, a childcare center for preschool and school-age children.
The first 25 families to register will receive a discounted rate.
For information, contact Amanda Justus at (813) 618-3823, or email .
Wesley Chapel breakfast meeting
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly breakfast meeting on Aug. 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., at Pasco-Hernando State College, in the third floor conference center, Room B-303, at the Porter Campus, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.
Guest speaker is Kartik Goyani, vice president of Metro Development Group, which is developing Metro Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons.
The cost for chamber members is $15 in advance. Register online by 3 p.m., on July 29. At the door, the cost is $20 for members and non-members.
For information, call (813) 994-8534, or visit WesleyChapelChamber.com.
Zephyrhills chamber breakfast
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly breakfast meeting on Aug. 4 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at Golden Corral, at 6855 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.
The guest speaker is Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco.
Sponsors are Faithful Friends, Martin Electric and The Laker/Lutz News.
The cost is $8 for chamber members and $10 for non-members.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 782-1913, or email .
Women-n-Charge lunch
Join the ladies of Women-n-Charge on Aug. 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, at 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa. The meeting includes lunch and time to network.
Guest speaker will be attorney Clementine “CC” Conde. She will discuss “Domestic & Substance Abuse – Another Perspective.”
The cost is $15 for members and $18 for guests. To register, visit Women-n-Charge.com.
For more information, contact Judy at (813) 600-9848 or .
Business challenge
Pasco Hernando SCORE will have a Business Challenge Workshop on Aug. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Rasmussen College, 8661 Citizens Drive in New Port Richey.
The free half-day workshop is for existing small businesses to learn and develop new strategies to overcome challenges.
Guest speakers are experts in sales, finance, marketing and human resources. Mike Lewis will discuss Growing Your Sales; Jack Grise will discuss Marketing Your Business; Jim Hammond will discuss Financial Management; and, Barbara Pailley will discuss Managing Your Resources.
Register online by Aug. 9.
