Franchise seminar
Pasco-Hernando Chapter of Score will have a free workshop on “Understanding a Franchise Business” on Oct. 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Hugh Embry Branch Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City.
If you are starting a franchise business, thinking about changing your business or curious about how copyright and patent law may affect your business, this meeting will offer relevant information. Register and check latest information on the website at PascoHernando.score.org.
Fall mixer
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will host its Fall Mixer on Oct. 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Rosecastle of Zephyrhills, at 37411 Eiland Blvd., in Zephyrhills. The free event will feature drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and a wine and cheese spread.
For information, and to RSVP, contact Tami at (813) 783-8100 or .
Bank ribbon cutting
Jefferson Bank of Florida will have a ribbon cutting on Oct. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at 15302 Amberly Drive in New Tampa. The branch office, which was sold earlier this year by the Bank of Tampa, is the first Hillsborough County location for Jefferson Bank.
For information, call the bank at (813) 979-4700, the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce at (813) 994-8534, or email .
Hispanic business leaders luncheon
The October luncheon for the Hispanic Business Leaders will be Oct. 20 at a new location, the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.
The luncheon is from 11:30 until 1 p.m.
It is open to everyone. Lunch is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. For additional information, call (813) 435-1499
Ribbon cutting
Delectable Delights will have a ribbon cutting on Oct. 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at 16541 Pointe Village Drive in Lutz. The shop is in Northpointe Village on the south side of State Road 54, east of Suncoast Parkway.
For information, contact Delectable Delights at (813) 920-4200 or visit Facebook.com/DelectableDelights.
North Tampa luncheon
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will host a network luncheon on Oct. 22 at 11:30 a.m., at IHOP, at 408 E. Bearss Ave., in Tampa. The theme is relationship building with business neighbors. Order from the IHOP menu. Senior lunch menu will be available to all. Minimum payment of $5 is required if you do not order food, plus you must pay for your drinks.
To RSVP by Oct. 20, email Jenn Beaumont at , or call AIG at (813) 334-8998. For directions, call (813) 960-2679.
Manufacturing job fair
CareerSource will have a Manufacturing Job Fair on Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Pasco-Hernando State College, 450 Beverly Court, Room B105, in Spring Hill.
For information, job seekers should contact Margie Burnham at (727) 816-3227 or . Employers should contact Ana Segovia at (352) 293-1335 or .
Business seminars
Rasmussen College will offer two small business seminars from Pasco-Hernando SCORE on Oct. 29 at 6014 U.S. 19, Suite 302, in New Port Richey.
“How to Apply for a 501c3” will meet from 10 a.m. to noon, and “Understanding a Franchise Business” will meet from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration is required. The fee is $15 paid through PayPal.
For information, visit Score439.org, or call (727) 842-4638.
Job training
CareerSource Pasco Hernando received an $80,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, according to a Sept. 24 news release from Career Source. The funds are from a statewide Sector Partnership National Emergency Grant of nearly $7 million that is targeted at long-term unemployed individuals in health care and manufacturing. The funds will help transition 25 individuals who have been unemployed for longer than 20 weeks. Classroom instruction in manufacturing skills will be offered that will lead to an industry certification. Participants will then be eligible for short-term on-the-job training with a local manufacturer. First enrollments will be in February/March 2016.
For information, visit CareerSourcePascoHernando.com.
Business workshops
Copperstone Executive Suites is collaborating with Lane Business Consulting to offer a yearlong intensive program called “The Business Mastery Academy.” Each month, the program includes two on-site workshops, one telephone conference call, and a one-on-one coaching session for each participant. Two business consultants and 10 to 15 business owners will offer their expertise.
Copperstone Executive Suites is offering 10 to 15 grants of $600 each to business owners who complete an online application and are accepted into the program. The remaining monthly cost for the business owner is $47 per month.
For more information, and to apply for a grant, visit Copperstone.info, or call Copperstone Executive Suites at (813) 298-7363, or Lane Business Consulting at (813) 486-2837.
