Hurricane relief
Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams are aiding business owners, as well as residents, in the wake of Hurricane Hermine.
The teams are made up of disaster specialists from the Florida Department of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. They are easily identified by their photo identifications, and FDEM and FEMA uniforms. People should ask for photo identification before providing personal information.
Homeowners, renters and business owners affected by Hurricane Hermine from Aug. 31 to Sept. 11 in eight area counties, including Pasco County, are eligible to register for federal assistance.
To register, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, or call the FEMA helpline at (800) 621-3362. People with hearing disabilities may call TTY (800) 462-7585. Lines are open from 7 a.m. to 10 pm., seven days a week. Assistance is available in multiple languages.
Business owners can complete an electronic loan application on the U.S. Small Business Administration’s secure website, DisasterLoan.sba.gov/ela.
Questions can be answered by calling the SBA disaster customer service center at (800) 659-2955/TTY (800) 877-8339, or visiting SBA.gov./disaster.
Network luncheon
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have a chamber network luncheon on Oct. 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Beef O’ Brady’s, at 8801 Himes Ave. (at Himes Avenue and Busch Boulevard), in Tampa.
Order from the lunch menu or regular menu. Minimum payment of $5 is required if you don’t order food, and you must pay for your drinks.
For information, email , or call Keller Williams Tampa Properties at (813) 864-6370.
Grand opening
Advantage Real Estate will have a grand opening on Oct. 20 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 3948 Lake Padgett Drive in Land O’ Lakes.
A ribbon cutting will be at 5:30 p.m.
The event is free. Guests will enjoy food and beverages, including a wine tasting by Land O’ Lakes Winery.
For information, email , or call (813) 909-2722.
Business forum
A Lunch N Learn Business Forum is scheduled for Oct. 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce Don Porter Boardroom, at 6013 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Suite 105.
Guest speaker will be Cindy Moran, a consultant with Predictive Results. Her topic will be “How to Attract, Hire and Retain the Best People.”
The cost for the forum is $15 including lunch. Please RSVP, as seating is limited.
For information, email , or call (813) 994-8534.
Senior living
Angels Senior Living Idlewild will have a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Oct. 22 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at The Lodge of Idlewild, 18440 Exciting Idlewild Blvd.
Featured guest will be legendary singer Pat Boone.
The event is free. There will be hors ‘d oeuvres and live entertainment.
For information, email , or call (813) 909-2722.
Breakfast meeting
The East Pasco Networking Group will meet on Oct. 25 at 7:30 a.m., at the Fresh Market Café, at 5518 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.
Guest speaker is Carol Scheckler, president of the Samaritan Project of Zephyrhills Inc.
For information, contact Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491 or , or Vicky Jones at (813) 431-1149 or .
Chamber mixer
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have a “Cup of Joe” and a “No Agenda” mixer on Oct. 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., at the law firm of Lucas/Magazine, at 2533 Windguard Circle, Suite 101, in Wesley Chapel.
This mixer is held the last Wednesday of each month.
For information, call Elayne Bassinger at (813) 495-2336, or visit LucasMagazine.com.
Connerton mixer
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have a chamber mixer, hosted at the master-planned community of Connerton, on Oct. 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 21100 Fountain Garden Way in Land O’ Lakes.
The event is free.
For information, email , or call (813) 909-2722.
Economic briefing
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly economic development briefing on Oct. 27 at 11:30 a.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa.
The guest speaker will be Craig J. Richard, president and chief executive officer of Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Council.
The $15 cost includes a buffet lunch.
For information, email , or call (813) 994-8534.
