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BJ’s plans fall opening
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse will open in October, according to an announcement from Simon, a global real estate management company and owner of Tampa Premium Outlets.
BJ’s will join a growing list of restaurants previously opened along State Road 56, in front of the outlet mall, including Chick-fil-A, Culver’s and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen.
Other restaurants coming to the site include Panda Express and Longhorn Steakhouse.
BJ’s menu offers deep-dish pizzas, salads, sandwiches, pastas, steaks and an array of craft beers.
BJ’s Restaurants Inc., currently owns and operates more than 170 restaurants nationwide.
Women-n-Charge
Join the ladies of Women-n-Charge on Sept. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa. The meeting includes lunch, a fashion show with a local store, and time to network.
The cost is $15 for members, and $18 for all guests. Please register at Women-n-Charge.com.
For information, call (813) 600-9848, or email .
Breakfast meeting
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly breakfast meeting on Sept. 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., at Pasco-Hernando State College, Porter Campus, at 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.
Guest speaker will be Paul Tash, chairman and chief executive officer of the Tampa Bay Times and Times Publishing Co.
The cost is $15 for members who register by Sept. 2 and $20 thereafter. Non-members pay $20.
For information, contact the chamber at (813) 994-8534 or .
Networking breakfast
The Wednesday Morning Networking Group will meet Sept. 7 at 7:30 a.m., at The Lake House at Hungry Harry’s Family Bar-B-BQ, at 3116 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. Each attendee will be able to present a 30-second pitch. The $7 cost for members and $10 for non-members includes breakfast.
For information, contact the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (813) 909-2722 or .
Toastmaster class
Zephyrhills Toastmasters will have a class on public speaking on Sept. 8 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Microtel Inn & Suites, 7839 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.
Overcome your fear of public speaking and deliver more dynamic presentations.
For information, contact Sam Abrahani at (813) 863-4608 or .
Industry awards
The Pasco Economic Development Council will hold its 30th annual Appreciation Banquet and Industry of the Year Awards on Sept. 8 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Saddlebrook Resort & Spa, 5700 Saddlebrook Way in Wesley Chapel.
Nominees for this year’s awards are Bayfront Health Dade City, Bayonet Plumbing Heating and A/C, ComPark 75, Crestmark Pharmacy Services LLC, Dixie Belle Paint Company, First National Bank of Pasco, Global Enterprises LLC, Leggett & Platt Adjustable Bed Group, Marjorie’s Hope, Nicopure Labs LLC, Optimum Plumbing LLC, Premier Community Healthcare Group, Rogers Tower P.A., Southeast Bottling & Beverage Co., Southeast Personnel Leasing Inc., Trxade Inc., and USA Underwriting Solutions of America.
The awards recognize top companies in Pasco County that excel in technology, innovations, job creation, growth, capital investment and community involvement. The annual awards banquet is attended by more than 600 business and community leaders, as well as elected officials.
For information on the event, visit PascoEDC.com/events, or call (813) 926-0827, ext. 226.
Business seminar
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Pasco Economic Development Council to offer a 10-week business seminar, SMARTstart CO.STARTERS, beginning Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Wesley Chapel chamber, 6013 Wesley Chapel Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.
The Saturday classes will help business owners and entrepreneurs validate their ideas and learn how to turn those ideas into reality. Up to 15 slots are available. Online registration must be completed by Sept. 7 at 4 p.m.
For information, call Pasco EDC at (813) 926-0827, ext. 225; the chamber office at (813) 994-8534; or, visit the SMARTstart Pasco Business Incubator website at SmartstartPasco.com.
Central Pasco meeting
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have a general membership meeting on Sept. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Harbor Terrace Restaurant, at 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway in Lutz.
Members and guests are welcome.
Guest speaker will be State Rep. Danny Burgess Jr.
The cost is $20 if you RSVP by Sept. 8, and $25 at the door.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or email .
Beer and networking
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will host Tap Tasting Tuesday-Networking and Craft Beer on Sept. 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, at 13020 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa.
The event is open to the public. The cost is $25 for appetizers, beer tasting, networking, drawings and prizes.
For information, contact the chamber at (813) 563-0180 or .
Lunch n learn
SMARTstart Dade City Incubator will have a free Lunch n Learn seminar on Sept. 13 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the SMARTstart Dade City Incubator, at 37837 Meridian Ave., Suite 309, in Dade City.
Confidex Payroll Solutions will offer tips on payrolls and taxes.
To register, or for information, contact the incubator office at (352) 437-4861, or visit tinyurl.com/htrpvph.
Network breakfast
Business Link will have its monthly networking breakfast on Sept. 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Wesley Chapel Toyota at 5300 Eagleston Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. Come for tips and networking to strengthen your business. This monthly gathering, held at various locations, provides networking and an information-sharing platform for the small business community. A complimentary breakfast will be provided.
RSVP to Rebecca Gaddis at (352) 588-2732, at ext. 1237.
