JCPenney Christmas jobs
JCPenney will hire more than 2,500 seasonal associates for its Florida stores in preparation for the holiday season.
Available customer service and support positions include cashier, replenishment specialist, SEPHORA JCPenney beauty consultant and more.
Seasonal associates are eligible for full associate discount up to 25 percent, as well as flexible holiday scheduling.
Nationally, the store will fill nearly 40,000 seasonal positions at about 875 stores.
All skill levels are welcome and individuals are encouraged to apply online at jcpcareers.com or in-store at an applicant kiosks.
Uncle Maddio’s happy hour
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will host Uncle Maddio’s October 2017 Happy Hour Oct. 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Uncle Maddio’s, at 3949 Van Dyke Road in Lutz.
The restaurant will offer $1 off any pizza, and a buy-one, get-one free deal for house wine and draft beers.
The event is free, but RSVP for a headcount by Oct. 17.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 563-0180, or email .
Lunch N Learn
A Lunch N Learn Business Forum is scheduled for Oct. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce Don Porter Boardroom, at 6013 Wesley Grove Blvd., Suite 105.
The program will be presented by MyTampa IT.
The cost is $15 including lunch. Registration is needed, as seating is limited.
For information, visit WesleyChapelChamber.com, or call (813) 994-8534.
Jon’s Gourmet Nutrition grand opening
Jon’s Gourmet Nutrition will have a ribbon cutting and grand opening on Oct. 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at 6745 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.
Stop by and enjoy samples of Jon’s Gourmet dishes and spreads. The menu offers health eating options, including chicken, salmon and tofu. Meal preps are available, along with free delivery.
Jon’s Gourmet also does catering.
For information, call (813) 495-2130 or visit Facebook.com/JonsgourmetProducts.com.
Business seminar
Pasco Hernando SCORE will have a free “Focused Selling Tools Seminar” on Oct. 19 from 11:30 to 1 p.m., at the SMARTstart Dade City Entrepreneur Center, 37837 Meridian Ave., #309, in Dade City.
Instead of only trying to “sell” their products and services, sales people need to find out what buyers need to improve their businesses. Learn how to address old mindsets and learn “solution-based” processes of today’s buyer-savvy world.
Please register as space is limited.
For information, visit Pascohernando.score.org.
Rasmussen College online career fair
Rasmussen College will have a Virtual Career Fair on Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The fair is free and open to Rasmussen students, alumni and the public. The fair will provide tools and resources to guide career choices, including complimentary resume reviews from Rasmussen’s career development professionals.
Participants can join in a real-time hiring event from the comfort of the home or office. There will be opportunities to interact with employers in virtual chat rooms, panels and presentations.
Employers interested in being a part of a future career fair event, can email .
To register and view participating employers for the Oct. 24 career fair, visit bit.ly/rasvc2017.
East Pasco Networking Group
The East Pasco Networking Group will meet Oct. 24 at 7:30 a.m., at the IHOP, 13100 U.S. 301, in Dade City.
The guest speaker will be Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco.
For information, contact Chairman Nils Lenz at or (813) 782-9491; or Vice Chairwoman Vicky Jones at or (813) 431-1149.
Pet Paradise ribbon cutting
Pet Paradise Resort & Day Spa will have a ribbon cutting and grand opening on Oct. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at 2270 Cypress Ridge Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.
Pet Paradise offers boarding and day care services for dogs and cats. The pet resort has a synthetic grass play area, climate-controlled indoor/outdoor suites, a bone-shaped swimming pool, and private cat condos.
Founder Fred Goldsmith opened the first Pet Paradise in 2002. Today, the company, in partnership with Crane Group, has more than 30 locations in the southern region of the United States, according to its website, Petparadiseresort.com.
For information, contact The Greater Wesley Chapel of Commerce at (813) 994-8534 or .
Central Pasco Halloween mixer
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have a Halloween Mixer on Oct. 25 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Legacy at Highwoods Preserve, at 18600 Highwoods Preserve Parkway.
Costumes are not required, but encouraged.
RSVP at (813) 375-9858 by Oct. 19.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722 or email .
Women-n-Charge
Join Women-n-Charge Nov. 3 from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in New Tampa. The women share their talents and resources, and they build relationships with other women in business.
Guest speaker os Dr. Elaine Onofrey, a board-certified acupuncture physician. Her topic will be Acupuncture: Ancient Medicine in a Modern World.
The cost is $15 for members and $18 for guests.
Please register at Women-n-charge.com.
For information, call (813) 600-9848, or email .
Sponsor a charity fashion show
Business sponsors are being sought for the Fashion Charity Show that will benefit Gulfside Hospice on Nov. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Heritage Springs Golf & Country Club in Trinity.
The fashion show will feature guest emcee Deiah Riley, of ABC Action News.
Sponsorships are available starting at $300.
Sponsors will receive pre-event recognition on social media; email blasts; website, program and banner recognition during the event; sponsor tables at the event; and recognition, after the event, in social media posts and news releases.
Vendor opportunities to display and sell merchandise also are available.
For information, contact Christina Miller at (727) 845-5707 or .
