Ribbon cutting
Thurow Financial Services will have a ribbon cutting and fifth anniversary celebration on Sept. 3 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Copperstone Executive Suites, 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. Refreshments will be provided.
For information, call Chris Thurow at (813) 406-4436.
Annual banquet
The 29th Annual Pasco Economic Development Council Banquet will be Sept. 3 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel. More than 700 local and Tampa Bay business and community leaders attend each year.
The event includes an awards ceremony, an industry trade show and a brief report on economic development progress. Channel 10 reporter and news anchor Tammie Fields is the emcee.
Job fair
Leggett & Platt will be hosting a job fair on Sept. 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with expectations of immediately hiring 60 people immediately. The company recently announced plans to open a plant in Spring Hill to assemble adjustable beds for use in the home.
Employees can expect a competitive wage, and a benefits package including health and dental insurance; holiday and vacation pay; and short term disability.
Positions include: line assemblers, material handlers, maintenance Tech/PLC, material planner, IT technician, production supervisors and tag (inventory control).
Job descriptions are available for all positions at EmployFlorida.com. Log on and search for Leggett & Platt in Spring Hill.
Walk-ins are welcome. The event will be at Leggett & Platt Adjustable Bed Group, 15800 Hudson Ave., Spring Hill.
For employment information, call Nathan Stevens of CareerSource Pasco Hernando State College at (352) 585-5117.
Women-n-Charge luncheon
Join the ladies of Women-n-Charge on Sept. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Pebble Creek County Club, at 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa. The meeting includes lunch and time to network. This meeting will feature tea trivia and games, as well as a hat contest. All guests are encouraged to wear their western or tea attire in the spirit of our upcoming mystery tea fundraiser.
The cost is $18 for those who have not pre-paid. To register, visit Women-n-Charge.com. For information, call (813) 600-9848, or email to .
Networking women
WOW, Women of Wesley Chapel, will meet on Sept. 4 from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m., in the second floor conference room at the Health and Wellness Center, Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel. The breakfast sponsor is Valerie Rudmin, owner of Everlasting Beauty.
For information, contact the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or visit WesleyChapelChamber.com.
Adventure park opens
TreeHoppers Aerial Adventure Park will open Sept. 15, at 27839 Saint Joe Road in Dade City. Come climb and zipline through eight different color-coded courses designed for beginners through advance adventurers. The courses offer 100 unique elements for ages 5 through adult. No reservations are required. Group rates are available. The park will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For information, call (813) 381-5400, or visit TreeHoppers.com.
Networking breakfast
The East Pasco Networking Group will meet Sept. 8 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 Commissioner Mike Wells, Jr.
For information, call Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491, or email him at .
Membership meeting
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have its 2015 Membership Meeting Lunch on Sept. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Stage Left, 24400 State Road 54 in Lutz. The guest speaker will be State Sen. John Legg.
The cost is $20 for RSVP by Sept. 4, and $25 after.
For information, call the chamber office at (813) 909-2722, or email .
Business Link breakfast
Business Link will have its monthly networking breakfast on Sept. 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Wesley Chapel Toyota, at 5300 Eagleston Blvd., second floor, in Wesley Chapel.
Come for tips and networking to strengthen your business. San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union is committed to the financial success of your business. This monthly gathering, held at various locations, provides networking and an information-sharing platform for our small business community. A complimentary breakfast will be provided.
Please RSVP to Rebecca Gaddis at (352) 588-2732, ext. 1237, or email .
Open house
Retina Specialists of Tampa will host an open house and ribbon cutting on Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 26851 Tanic Drive, Suite 102, in Wesley Chapel.
Come meet ophthalmologist, Ahmad Bakir Tarabishy, and his staff members.
For information, call (813) 973-3333, or visit RetinaCareTampa.com.
Bayfront ribbon cutting
Bayfront Health and Medical Group will host an open house and ribbon cutting on Sept. 22 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 6340 Fort King Road in Zephyrhills. Come welcome new physicians, Elizabeth and Tommy John, who specialize in internal medicine and gastroenterology.
Please RSVP to (813) 782-6116.
