(Courtesy of Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club)
Remodeled country club
Construction is underway on a $1.2 million remodeling project at Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club, 10641 Old Tampa Bay Drive in San Antonio, according to an email from Gary Farley, president of the Tampa Bay Community Association.
Members of the age 55 and older community approved the project in April.
Bandes Construction Company Inc., is remodeling the banquet facility, restaurant, kitchen, bar and pub, and a new golf pro shop. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of the year. However, 2017 bookings for the banquet facility are being accepted now.
For information, call (352) 588-0059.
Women-n-Charge
Join the ladies of Women-n-Charge on Oct. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa. The meeting includes lunch and time to network.
Guest speaker is Madonna Jervis Wise, who will discuss her latest book, “Wesley Chapel: Images of America.” Also, checks for $1,000 each will be presented to A Kid’s Place and Hope Children’s Home.
The cost is $15 for members, and $18 for all guests. Please register at Women-n-Charge.com.
For information, call (813) 600-9848, or email .
County job fair
Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandy Murman, in partnership with CareerSource Tampa Bay and Hillsborough Community College, will host a County Job Fair on Oct. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the HCC Dale Mabry Campus, 4001 W. Tampa Bay Blvd., across from Raymond James Stadium, in Tampa.
More than 50 employers and vendors participated in last year’s fair, including companies such as Coca-Cola, Amazon and Hillsborough County Schools.
The fair is free and open to the public.
For information, contact Astrid Mosterd at CareerSource Tampa Bay at (813) 397-2090 or .
Wiregrass job fair
The Shops at Wiregrass will have a Fall Mall-Wide Job Fair on Oct. 11 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at participating stores at the regional shopping mall, at 28211 Paseo Drive, in Wesley Chapel.
Dress professionally and bring resumes for this one-day opportunity for full- and part-time jobs.
Store employers have individual requirements on such issues as minimum age and experience, so see stores for details.
Job fair participants will be able to fill out applications in-person and speak with store managers. Job seekers may visit Guest Services the day of the event for a list of participating stores.
The Shops at Wiregrass hosts two job fairs annually. However, job opportunities are year-round, and available at Guest Services in Center court.
For information, visit TheShopsatWiregrass.com.
Breakfast meeting
The East Pasco Networking Group will meet on Oct. 11 at 7:30 a.m., at the Fresh Market Café, at 5518 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.
Guest speaker is Pasco County Chairwoman Kathryn Starkey.
For information, contact Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491 or , or Vicky Jones at (813) 431-1149 or .
SMARTstart workshop
The Pasco Economic Development Council will host a 10-week SMARTstart CO.STARTERS workshop for small business owners and entrepreneurs beginning Oct. 11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the SMARTstart Dade City Incubator, at 37837 Meridian Drive in Dade City.
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce and The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce are partners with the Pasco EDC.
The sessions will be on Tuesday evenings. Participants will build the foundation of a business week-by-week, sharing concepts with fellow entrepreneurs to uncover potential obstacles and find practical solutions.
The Pasco County Commission is helping to fund this program through the Penny for Pasco program.
The cost is $295 for 10 weeks of instruction and materials.
Up to 15 slots are available. Participants must register online no later than Oct. 7 at 4 p.m.
To register, visit SmartstartPasco.com.
Membership meeting
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have a membership meeting on Oct. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Harbor Terrace Restaurant, at 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway in Lutz.
Members and guests are welcome.
Guest speaker will be Paul Tash, chairman and chief executive officer of the Times Publishing Co.
The cost is $20 if you RSVP by Oct. 6, or $25 at the door.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or email .
Network breakfast
Business Link will have its monthly networking breakfast on Oct. 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., in the boardroom of the Student Community Center at Saint Leo University, 37701 State Road 52 in St. Leo. Come for tips and networking to strengthen your business.
This monthly gathering, held at various locations, provides networking and an information-sharing platform for the small business community.
A complimentary breakfast will be provided.
RSVP to Rebecca Gaddis at (352) 588-2732, ext. 1237.
