Magnolia Pharmacy open house
Magnolia Pharmacy is now established at 12525 Curley Road in San Antonio, and is hosting an open house on Nov. 2 at 11 a.m., to celebrate. There will be refreshments from local vendors, a meet and greet with the pharmacy owner Shannon Corkrean, Pharm D, raffles and prizes. Everyone is invited. For more information, call (352) 588-3330, or visit MagnoliaPharmacyllc.com.
Influence through social media
Learn how your business can tap into sales, share information and build relationships through social media. Also, learn what to avoid on social media networks. A free workshop will be presented by Jennifer Frasier, of The Creative Stable Inc., at the East Pasco Entrepreneur Center, 15029 14th St., in Dade City. The class is on Oct 23 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Women-n-Charge Mini Expo
Members of Women-n-Charge will have their first Mini Expo, in which they will display products and materials highlighting their businesses. The group will meet on Nov. 1 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. The meeting includes lunch, a special Mini Expo and time to network. The cost is $15 for members and $18 for guests who RSVP by Tuesday prior to the meeting. After that, it is $20 for members and $23 for guests. RSVP by Oct. 29. Register at Women-n-charge.com/meetings/. For more information or to RSVP, call (813) 600-9848, or email .
Economic Development Summit
The East Pasco Economic Development Summit, focusing on agritourism and agribusiness is set for Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Pasco-Hernando State College Porter Campus in Wesley Chapel. The keynote speaker will be Holly Bell, director of Cannabis for the Florida Department of Agriculture. There will be a panel discussion on agribusiness and another on agritourism. To register or for more information, go to NorthTampaBayChamber.com, and click on the Events tab.
Women’s Hall of Fame
The Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Hillsborough County Women’s Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was created in 2011 to celebrate the achievement of Hillsborough County women who have made significant contributions in such areas as education, business, philanthropy and public service. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Nov. 4. Nomination are available by calling Elizabeth Cardenes at (813) 274-6790.
North Tampa Bay Chamber awards banquet
The 20th annual North Tampa Bay Chamber Awards Gala is set for Nov. 7 at the Tampa Palms Country Club. It begins with a Business & VIP Reception from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is followed by a dinner. For more information about tickets, go to NorthTampaBayChamber.com.
Row House WiregrassRow House Wiregrass, a fitness facility at 28163 Paseo Drive, No. 180, in Wesley Chapel, had an open house celebration on Oct. 22, according to the North Tampa Bay Chamber calendar of events.
Baseball farm grand opening
Coach Ryan Pryor is hosting a grand opening celebration of the Pryor Baseball Farm — an event where friends, family, leagues and members of the media can visit the outdoor training farm. The baseball school is intended to be a place where young athletes can bridge the skill gap to pursue their dreams of reaching high levels within baseball and softball. The grand opening is set for Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about the event, or the facility, call Coach Ryan Pryor at (813) 992-1030, or email .
East Pasco Networking Group
Beth Aker, director of East Pasco Meals on Wheels, and Pasco County Commissioner Mike Wells will be the featured speakers at the East Pasco Networking Group breakfast on Nov. 12 at 7:30 a.m., at IHOP, 13100 U.S. 301 in Dade City. For more information, call Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491 or Vicky Jones at (813) 431-1149.
How to Apply for a Business Loan
Learn how to apply for a business loan at this free workshop slated for Nov. 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Hugh Embry Branch Library 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City. The focus is on the individual requirements of the participants, including start-ups, mature businesses, and purchasing of existing businesses. The workshop will cover loan sources for loans ranging from $5,000 to $5 million, and business plans to accompany loan applications.
Basic Quick Books
This free two-hour seminar is aimed at individuals who are planning to start a business, or who have recently started a business, but who have not yet set up an effective record-keeping system. This seminar is an introduction to QuickBooks. It is not intended for advanced users. It will be on Nov. 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the SMARTstart West Pasco Entrepreneur Center, 4532 U.S. 19 in New Port Richey.
43rd annual Holiday Parade
The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce is seeking entries for company floats and sponsorships for the 43rd annual Holiday Parade on Dec. 14. To find out more call (727) 842-7651
Blanket Drive
The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce is helping to spread the word about Blanket Tampa Bay, a 501c3 charitable nonprofit, that is collecting blankets for the homeless and less-fortunate. It has a goal of collecting 2,000 clean, new or gently used blankets. Visit Facebook.com/blanketthehomeless for more information. The blankets will be distributed on Christmas Eve at both locations of Trinity Café. For pickup, call (813) 300-9277.
