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Business Digest 10/07/2020

October 6, 2020 By B.C. Manion

Live2Lead 2020
Pick up ideas, get inspired and learn from widely known presenters with a broad range of experiences at the Live2Lead 2020 program on Oct. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Wiregrass Sports Campus of Pasco County, 3021 Sports Coast Way in Wesley Chapel.
Speakers are John Maxwell, a leadership expert and best-selling author; Kat Cole, COO and president, FOCUS Brands; Steve Harvey, comedian, businessman, show host and entertainer; and Alan Mulally, former CEO Boeing Commercial Airplanes and former CEO and president, Ford Motor Company.
Tickets are available for in person and virtual attendance. Tickets cost $85, $75, $65 and $55, with discounts available for North Tampa Bay Chamber members.
Go to NorthTampaBayChamber.com, for more information.

In-person brochure exchange
The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce is hosting an in-person brochure exchange networking event/exchange on Oct. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hungry Harry’s, 3116 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, out by the Lake House. This will be an outdoor event, with social distancing. You can place your order, pick it up and meet the group at the tables by the Lake House. The event is sponsored by Architectural Signage & Printing. Call (727) 842-7651, if you plan to attend.

YogaSix New Tampa opening
YogaSix New Tampa announced its grand opening, with a series of special activities, food, music, vendors, giveaways and discounts. The business is at 8602 Hunters Village Road in Tampa. For more information, call (813) 499-9503.

Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping ribbon cutting
Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping announced its ribbon cutting on Oct. 3, with a complimentary protein snack, Reign Energy drinks, a studio tour, class demo and a chance to meet the owners.
There also was a drawing for a free 10-week membership package. The business is at 19651 Bruce B. Downs, Suite E6, in Tampa. Those visiting the business are asked to wear a mask and help to maintain social distancing. To find out more, call (813) 600-3742.

Job fair
CareerSource Tampa Bay and Commissioner Sandra Murman are presenting the ninth annual Hillsborough County Job Fair on Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
About 50 employers with a variety of positions are expected to participate.
This year, the job fair will be conducted in a virtual format.
For more information, call Maginda Montero at CareerSource Tampa Bay at (813) 532-7539, or email .
To download a flyer for the event, go to bit.ly/2ZWpDYs.

UrgentVet opens Odessa location
UrgentVet has expanded its presence in the Tampa Bay area by opening a clinic at 12307 State Road 54 in Odessa.
The clinic, which opened on Oct. 1, is UrgentVet’s third location in the Tampa Bay area, according to a news release.
Officially named UrgentVet-New Port Richey, the clinic, at the intersection of State Road 54 and Trinity Boulevard, offers easy access from New Port Richey, Odessa, Land O’ Lakes, Wesley Chapel and throughout northern Hillsborough County.
Its physical location is at the entrance to the Starkey Ranch master-planned development, making it particularly accessible for residents of the booming community.
“Pasco County has some of the fastest-growing neighborhoods in all of Tampa Bay, and we’re excited to open a clinic right in the heart of that growth,” Dr. Jim Dobies, founder of UrgentVet, said in a release. “We feel that this new site allows us to serve a huge population of pet parents who may never have had access to a clinic like ours before.”
The new clinic is UrgentVet’s fifth nationally. It also has clinics in Westchase and Brandon.
All UrgentVet clinics have adopted new processes to ensure the safety of both pet parents and employees, in light of COVID-19, the release says.
UrgentVet-New Port Richey will be open from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday; and noon to 8 p.m., on holidays.
To find out more, go to UrgentVet.com.

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