Shampoo company signs distribution deal
Sielos All-Natural Hair & Skin Restoration Co., has signed an agreement with Grassroots Development in Port Orange to distribute its products nationally.
Based in Lutz, Sielos has manufactured their hair restoration shampoos, conditioners and scalp cream for nearly 10 years. Sielos has had limited distribution in health food stores, and recently added its organic skin treatment line to stimulate and nurture chronic skin conditions, according to a release.
Grassroots will promote Sielos to health food stores throughout the southeast, with plans to include national distribution within two years. The company also will develop an online presence that will include a shopping cart for online retail sales, and a social media application to create more interactive relationship between Sielos and its customers.
West named health care fellow
Kenneth West, chief operating officer of Medical Center of Trinity, has become a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation’s leading professional society for health care leaders.
Fellow status represents achievement of the highest standard of professional development, and is bestowed on 7,500 health care executives. Fellows have to fulfill multiple requirements, including passing a comprehensive examination, meeting academic and experiential criteria, earning continuing education credits, and demonstrating professional and community involvement.
Formal recognition will take place in Chicago on March 15.
West has served in his current position at Trinity since February. He received his bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University, and a master’s degree in health systems administration from Georgetown University.
DelGiorno joins Preferred Properties
Steve DelGiorno has joined Preferred Properties Real Estate at 19909 U.S. 41 in Lutz.
DelGiorno brings “years of experience” in residential and commercial real estate to the office, according to a release.
He can be reached at (813) 948-0354, or at (813) 629-1560.
Jackman wins national hotel award
Brian Jackman has received the Spirit of Hampton Award, a national recognition for his work at Hampton Inn & Suites in Wesley Chapel.
Jackman was honored because of what managers said was his tireless work to resolve hotel issues, and making a number of connections with guests.
He’s also helped guests find alternate hotel accommodations when needed, and has even personally driven some to the airport and other locations when needed.
The hotel is located at 2740 Cypress Ridge Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.
Busy Buddy awarded microloan
The Busy Buddy LLC is the newest recipient of a Pasco Economic Development Council microloan, using the money for business operations, training and marketing.
The company is located at the SmartStart Dade City business incubatory, and is the 15th company to receive the loan.
“We’re a startup in the business of helping other businesses, so it’s nice to get a little help of our own,” said Kellye Dash, owner of Busy Buddy, in a release.
Dash’s company has been a part of the incubator at the Dade City Business Center on U.S. 301 since February, and started as a part-time business for Dash in 2009.
For more information on the microloan program, visit PascoEDC.com. To learn more about Busy Buddy, visit TheBusyBuddy.com.
Promotion for Bartholomew at Gulfside
Larry Bartholomew has been named the director of business technology and physical plant services at Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care.
Bartholomew will have oversight of business technology as well as physical plant services.
Bartholomew started working at Gulfside in 2010 in the informatics department as a clinical trainer. He was promoted to information technology manager in 2012.
He previously worked for two IT consulting firms — Basic Innovations Inc. and Ecompromo Inc. Before that, he spent 10 years as a nurse and in other supervisory roles.
He has a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Pennsylvania State University, and a master’s degree from the University of South Florida.
Zephyrhills chamber up for award
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for the 2014 Impact Awards by the Tampa Bay Businesses for Culture & the Arts.
The award is based on demonstrated impact in recent years to Tampa Bay’s quality of life through innovative arts programming, outstanding business practices, or neighborhood revitalization, according to a release.
“We are thrilled and grateful for this recognition, and for the opportunity to shine the light on Zephyrhills and the many volunteers and supporters that make the world go ‘round here,” said chamber executive director Vonnie Mikkelsen, in a release.
Pam Marron of the Suncoast Arts Festival, nominated the chamber and its Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues festival. Both festivals had received a VisitFlorida grant earlier in the summer to promote the Pasco Weekend of the Arts in January.
The Impact Awards were created in 1989 to recognize and honor business support of the arts. Winners will be announced Oct. 23 at The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club.
Dade City chamber hosting awards banquet
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce will have its annual awards banquet and general meeting Oct. 16 beginning at 6 p.m., at the Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club, 10641 Old Tampa Bay Drive in San Antonio.
Cost is $50 per person, or $500 per table of 10.
For information, or to reserve a seat, email .
IHOP honored by Rotary
The Sunrise Rotary Club of Dade City has named IHOP its 2014 Business of the Year.
The restaurant first opened in Dade City in October 2005, and welcomed Amanda White to its staff a year later. By 2009, she was the general manager, and used that opportunity to reach out to the community.
“I truly believe that if you want the community to give to you, you must first give to them,” White said, in a release. “You must be there for your community, and you must be involved.”
IHOP is partners with three local elementary schools, and sponsors student awards. The restaurant also partners with Pasco High School by donating to the football team, cheerleaders and basketball team.
