Adult-sized donation for kids
AT&T raised more than $45,000 for charities like A Kid’s Place of Tampa Bay during a recent golf tournament at Lexington Oaks Golf Club in Wesley Chapel. Taking part in the check presentation included, from left, Daphne Dilbert and Ahmed Bhutta of AT&T; Samantha Mellen from A Kid’s Place; Andrew Hall, John Breen and Matt Du’Pre of AT&T; Suzette Armatas of A Kid’s Place; and George Wolfe and Neal Shackleton from AT&T.
Drone conference coming to Wesley Chapel
The Pasco Economic Development Council will host the first Tampa Bay Unmanned Aerial Systems Commercial Markets Conference Oct. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at Pasco-Hernando State College’s Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch.
Networking for the event begins at 7:30 a.m., and will include talks about the latest developments in both Tampa Bay and Florida around the emerging small unmanned aerial systems industry, more commonly known as drones.
Although it’s probably best known for its American military use, the growth of much smaller applications is believed to be on its way to becoming one of the major economic and technological stories of the 21st century, according to a release.
Cost to attend is $30 per person.
For information, visit PascoEDC.com/events, or call (813) 926-0827.
New family practice doctor in Trinity
Dr. Darren Morris has joined Family Medical Centers of Trinity and Port Richey.
He is a board-certified family medicine physician who most recently worked in both Tampa’s Westchase area, as well as Land O’ Lakes.
His office is located at 2208 Duckslough Blvd., Suite A, Trinity. He can be reached at (727) 375-5885.
Dade City business opens training center
Growth has been huge at Florida Gas Contractors Inc., and the Dade City company is now opening a new vocational training center to help ensure it has trained workers available to continue the growth.
Florida Gas has grown its employee base by 45 percent since January 2013, the company said, now cutting paychecks to 125 people. The company says it offers wages for positions like foremen and welders at $48,000, while office staff can go as high as $56,000.
The new center, which will celebrate its grand opening Oct. 29, is located at 10518 U.S. 301 in Dade City.
For information, visit FlGasContractors.com.
New board at Crisis Center
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay has elected attorney Gary Weisman its new chair for the coming year. He succeeds Timothy Traud in the role, the vice president of finance and division chief financial officer for Jabil.
In the same meeting, Tanya Hillary, the vice president of member and provider communications at WellCare, was elected vice chair, while Jamie Klingman — creative founder of The Klingman Group — was elected secretary.
Christopher Rogers, global vice president for Sykes Enterprises, joined the board.
The Crisis Center responds to more than 183,000 requests for help each year, and provides a number of community programs as a nonprofit.
East Pasco Networking Group
The East Pasco Networking Group has scheduled several speakers for the coming months. The group meets every other week at the Village Inn at 5214 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. Networking begins at 8 a.m., with the meeting starting at 8:30 a.m.
Upcoming speakers include:
- Jack Mariano, Pasco County commissioner, Oct. 28
- Pat Mulieri, retiring Pasco County commission, Nov. 11
Catholic Business Networking seeks members
The Catholic Business Networking group is looking for Catholic business owners, employees and supporters interested in joining it for regular meetings every Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 2348 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes.
The group has annual dues of $60, and there is a minimum attendance requirement of two meetings per month.
For information, call (813) 833-4737, or visit CBNTampa.com.
Business Link available monthly
Business Link, a monthly small business gathering hosted by the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, meets the second Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:30 a.m.
The meeting is designed to provide a networking and information-sharing platform for the business community.
For locations, details and to reserve a seat, email , or call (352) 588-2732, ext. 1237.
Vendors sought for business expo
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce is looking for vendors for its upcoming Community Business Expo, which will take place Nov. 13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Dan Cannon Auditorium, 36722 State Road 52, in Dade City.
Vendor fees begin at $50 for chamber members, with bundle fees available for $150, which includes space at the expo plus a year membership with the chamber. Sponsorship opportunities are available for $500.
For information, call John Moors or Melody Floyd at (352) 567-3769, or email them at , or .
Wesley Chapel networking group
Networking for Your Success meets every Thursday at 8 a.m., at Lexington Oaks Country Club, 2615 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.
Cost is $5, and annual membership to the group is $79.
