Zephyrhills community awards
The 56th Annual Clearly Zephyrhills Membership Appreciation and Community Awards Banquet is scheduled for Sept. 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Parish Center, 38750 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills.
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills is the premier sponsor.
Individual tickets are $50. Group table tickets also are available.
For information, contact The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce at (813) 782-1913, or visit ZephryhillsChamber.org.
Zephyrhills economic summit
The Inaugural Zephyrhills Economic Summit is set for Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Scotland Yards Golf & Country Club, at 9424 U.S. 301 in Dade City.
The event is sponsored by the Zephyrhills Economic Development Coalition.
Participants include representatives from the city of Zephyrhills as well as state and county representatives. Members of the medical profession will offer information on private/public partnerships and the MedicalBizWalk results.
The cost is $8 including a continental breakfast and lunch.
RSVP to Melonie Monson, executive director of The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce at , or call (813) 782-1913.
North Tampa luncheon
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have its September 2017 Momentum Thursday Sept. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Iavarone’s Steakhouse & Italian Grill, 3617 Humphrey St., in Tampa.
Guest speaker will be Fire Marshal Tammy Zurla, who will provide training in Hands Only CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
For early bird registration, RSVP online with credit card or to the chamber office at by 5 p.m., on Sept. 12, at the discounted rate of $20 (whether you eat or not).
After that date, the cost is $25 (whether you eat or not), payable at the door by cash, check or credit card.
For information, call the chamber office at (813) 563-0180, or visit NorthTampaChamber.com.
Transformations grand opening
Transformations will have a grand opening and ribbon cutting Sept. 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 2441 Myrtle Lane in Wesley Chapel.
Services provided at Transformations are cosmetic surgery and dermatology.
The grand opening is free and will feature live music, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, door prizes and cosmetic packages.
For information, visit TampaBayTransformations.com.
To RSVP, call (813) 406-4448.
East Pasco fall mixer
The East Pasco Networking Group will have its annual Fall Mixer on Sept. 19, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Village Inn, 5241 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.
This is a family event, and it will be “dutch treat.”
Guest speaker will be Terry Luna, director of the Pregnancy Care Center of Zephyrhills.
There will be door prizes and a 50-50 drawing that will benefit the Pregnancy Care Center.
RSVP by Sept. 12 to Nils Lenz, chairman of the East Pasco Networking Group, at (813) 782-9491 or email , or to Vicky Jones, vice chairwoman, at (813) 431-1149, or email to ">.
Hispanic leaders lunch
The Hispanic Business Leaders of the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon, open to all members and guests, Sept. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.
Guest speaker will be Gloria Lowe of Energyhill.
The cost is $20 for chamber members at the door, or $15 if preregistered by Sept. 14. For non-members, the cost is $20, and they can preregister or pay at the door.
Meetings are in English.
For information, email Ignacio Ruiz at .
Uncle Maddio’s happy hour
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will host Uncle Maddio’s September 2017 Happy Hour Sept. 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Uncle Maddio’s, at 3949 Van Dyke Road in Lutz.
The restaurant will offer $1 off any pizza, and a buy-one, get-one free deal for house wine and draft beers.
The event is free, but RSVP for a headcount by Sept. 19.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 563-0180, or email .
Business workshop
SCORE will host a free workshop, “Learn How to Start a New Business Successfully,” Sept. 20 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the SMARTstart business incubator, 37837 Meridian Ave., #309, in Dade City.
Key issues will include starting a business, finding good people, structuring the business, understanding cash flow, finding money, and the business plan.
Space is limited, so register ASAP.
For information, visit PascoHernando.score.org.
Lunch N Learn
A Lunch N Learn Business Forum is scheduled for Sept. 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce Don Porter Boardroom, at 6013 Wesley Grove Blvd., Suite 105.
Guest speakers will be Cedrick Farrior and Jose Martinez. They will discuss veterans, and topics such as small business planning, taxation and first-time homebuyers.
The cost is $15 including lunch. Registration is required, as seating is limited.
For information, visit WesleyChapelChamber.com, or call (813) 994-8534.
SMARTstart roundtable
The SMARTstart Entrepreneur Roundtable will meet Sept. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., at The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce, at 6013 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.
Entrepreneur Roundtables bring small business owners and early-stage venture founders together on a monthly basis for an exchange of information. Groups typically include six to 10 members from diverse industries, in a confidential setting, to share the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, and how it affects life at work and home.
Participants have the opportunity to attend two meetings to decide if the roundtable is the right fit for them and their businesses. Thereafter, the annual cost is $150.
Participating in the roundtable is free for SMARTstart business incubator members.
For information, visit SmartstartPasco.com, or call John Walsh at (813) 926-0827, ext. 223.
Coldwell Banker Top Realtors
Coldwell Banker F.I. Grey & Son Residential Inc., announced the following Top Realtors for the month of August.
Top listing agent by units is Randal Jenkins; by volume, is Eugena Taylor. Top selling agent by units is Randal Jenkins; by volume, is Kristy Thurber. Top producing agent by units is Tom Wibirt; by volume, is Sean Riordan.
