Vistra announces new officer
Vistra Communications has named Chris Zarreke as its new chief financial officer (CFO).
Zarreke, a Florida certified public accountant with decades of experience, is stepping into the position that had been held by Zoe Gustafson, who retired after seven years with Vistra.
Zarreke began his career as an auditor and consultant with PwC, also known as PricewaterhouseCoopers, before transitioning to private industry accounting and finance within metals, paper, food distribution, health care, and operations consulting.
“Chris Zarreke brings the right experiences and passion to help take us to the next level,” Brian Butler, president and CEO of Vistra Communications, said in a news release. “His leadership style and appetite for growth, excellence and creative innovation is a great fit for Vistra.”
As Vistra’s CFO, Zarreke is primarily responsible for directing the organization’s financial accounting and reporting, pricing, budgeting and cost management activities in accordance with accounting standards, company values and strategic plans.
“My goal is to help secure our company’s financial and organizational strength for the next decade of growth and success,” Zarreke said, in the release.
Creating a business plan
This webinar focuses on creating a business plan that can guide your company’s daily operation and activity toward the goals and objectives that you have established. You will learn what data is required to write a plan, review the techniques used to acquire the data and learn how to use it to establish realistic goals and objectives. The free webinar will be presented by Roberto Gregori, SCORE Pasco-Hernando member, on Aug. 16 at 5 p.m. To register, go to Score.org/pascohernando, and search for local workshops tab.
Women in Business Empowerment Conference
Women in business who are looking for inspiration, who want to learn about practical tools that can be useful for entrepreneurs and who want to meet other like-minded women may want to check out the Women in Business Empowerment Conference. The event has a slate of featured speakers. It is scheduled for Sept. 15 from 8 .m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Residence Inn by Marriott, 2101 Northpointe Parkway, in Lutz. The registration cost is $20; the deadline for registration is Sept. 8. Register via https://rb.gy/iduj0.
Small Business Executive Program
Are you a small business owner? If so, you can apply for the upcoming Tampa Bay Small Business Executive Program. The program will teach small business owners how to think differently and to work on your business in a classroom environment with 24 other entrepreneurs.
Small business owners can join the fall cohort for free and graduate with a certificate from the Jim Moran Institute and Florida State University, according to a posting in a North Tampa Bay Chamber newsletter. The Small Business Executive Program (SBEP) is ideal for CEOs, entrepreneurs, presidents of small businesses, and immediate successors of businesses.
To find out more and to sign up, reach out to the North Tampa Bay Chamber, at NorthTampaBayChamber.com.
The Spectrum Companies expands
The Spectrum Companies, a leading real estate development firm, has announced strategic personnel appointments and expansion initiatives designed to expand its presence in Florida’s multifamily market, according to a news release.
The company’s actions underscore its commitment to Florida as a core market for growth and innovation, according to the release.
Craig Miller, an industry veteran with substantial multifamily experience, has been named senior managing director/multifamily, spearheading The Spectrum Companies’ multifamily development business.
One of Miller’s ongoing projects is development of the master-planned community of Bexley, in Land O’ Lakes.
To support the company’s accelerated growth in Florida, Lane Stewart, who has 17 years of construction experience, including considerable experience in multifamily, will relocate to Tampa as the newly appointed director of development, the release added.
Commerce & Coffee
The North Tampa Bay Chamber hosts Commerce & Coffee on the fourth Tuesday of each month, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., at Raining Berries, 25595 Sierra Center Blvd., in Lutz. It’s a chance for chamber members to network, without an agenda, in a relaxed setting.
