Small Businesses Growing Global
Entrepreneurs can learn how to expand their business into international markets by utilizing resources and tools that are available. Small Businesses Growing Global, presented by the Pasco Economic Development Council Inc., is scheduled for Oct. 22 from 8 a.m. to noon.
Highlights include a consular discussion on “The Importance of Trade,” featuring Juan Jose Sabines, Consul General of Mexico in Orlando; Andreas T. Siegel, Consul General of Federal Republic of Germany, in Miami; and Rodrigo da Costa Fonseca, deputy consult of Brazil, in Miami.
The opening session will be presented by Manuel “Manny” Mencia, senior vice president of international trade and business development for Enterprise Florida Inc. His presentation will focus on “Florida’s Trade.”
The U.S. Small Business Administration, the Florida SBDC, the U.S. Commercial Service and Enterprise Florida Inc., will be represented at the event, which will provide information grant opportunities, financing opportunities, benefits of trade missions, and information about markets.
Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey talked up the value of the conference during a recent board meeting, noting that companies can learn about all sorts of opportunities to extend their business to international markets. Businesses can travel to other countries and have meetings set up for them with potential customers, she said.
Some speakers at the event will be from Pasco businesses, who will be sharing their success stories.
The free event will be at Hyatt Place Tampa, Wesley Chapel, 26000 Sierra Center Blvd., in Lutz. In addition to the in-person seminar, participants can attend virtually via the Pasco EDC YouTube Channel. Registered is required online at PascoEDC.com/events.
Realty group office opening
Roman Group, Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices and Florida Property Group are having a ribbon cutting and grand opening at their new location, 6013 Wesley Grove Blvd., in the Grove, in Wesley Chapel. The event will be on Oct. 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and will include refreshments, entertainment and a raffle for a gift basket. The North Tampa Bay Chamber will do a ribbon cutting at 4:45 p.m. For more information, call (813) 997-9775.
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Appreciation and awards banquet
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce is set to have its annual Member Appreciation and Awards Banquet on Oct. 22, beginning at 6 p.m., in the new event center at Silverado Golf & Country Club, 36841 Clubhouse Drive in Zephyrhills.
This year’s theme, “Z’Hills & all that Jazz,” will focus on the community and what makes it special.
Limited seating is available, following CDC guidelines. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to ZephyrhillsChamber.org, or call (813) 782-1913.
The following businesses, individuals and organizations were nominated:
Small Business
- Carts Unlimited
- Head to Toe Salon & Day Spa
- Saigon Café Vietnamese Restaurant
- Sky Dive City
- Zephyrhills Community Pharmacy
- Zephyrhills Brewing Company
Large Business
- AdventHealth Zephyrhills
- CenterState Bank
- City of Zephyrhills
- First National Bank of Pasco
- Publix
- San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union
- Staples
Diamond Award (Non-Profit)
- East Pasco Meals on Wheels
- Fraternity of the Eagles #3752
- Make a Difference
- Pasco County Schools
- Restored Hope
- The Church at Chancey Road
- The Thomas Promise Foundation
- Zephyrhills/Wesley Chapel Ministerial Assoc.
Citizen of the Year
- Beth Aker, East Pasco Meals on Wheels
- Greg First, Retired
- Kevin Bahr, Bahr’s Propane Gas & AC
- Mayor Gene Whitfield
- Tim Mitchell, The Church at Chancey Road
Chamber Member of the Year
- AdventHealth Zephyrhills
- Bahr’s Propane Gas & AC
- CenterState Bank
- Pasco News Publication
- San Antonio Citizens Federal CU
