Chamber hits milestones
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce has received the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals’ “Chamber Plus Certification.” The chamber is among 19 of the state’s 228 chambers to receive this distinction. The certification recognizes excellence in organization management, service intent and capacity, professional administration, finance management and marketing/public relations.
The chamber hit another milestone on Sept. 30 by reaching its yearlong goal of having 500 business members. The chamber also recently was involved in the Zephyrhills Economic Summit, and it is now busy planning for the 10th annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Fest.
International conference coming to Tampa
The Tampa Downtown Partnership is set to host the International Downtown Association’s 2020 annual Conference & Tradeshow for the first time in nearly three decades, according to a news release. The three-day event is expected to attract nearly 1,000 business leaders, urban planners, and elected officials from around the world.
“We are thrilled and honored to host this international event,” Tampa Downtown Partnership CEO Lynda Remund, said in a release. “This will be a tremendous opportunity to showcase the transformational projects currently underway in our downtown core like Water Street Tampa and the growth in Tampa Heights, while also highlighting projects like the Tampa Riverwalk and Curtis Hixon Park that have helped create a live, work, play environment in Downtown Tampa.”
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said, in the release: “Tampa’s a world class city with a booming urban core and we look forward to hosting downtown associations from around the globe.”
East Pasco Networking
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.
More environmental land
Pasco County’s Environmental Lands Acquisition and Management Program has purchased 318 acres in the North Pasco (Starkey) Crossbar Ecological Corridor, according to a county news release. Pasco County now protects more than 1,700 connected acres of conservation land in this corridor alone, and manages a total of more than 5,400 acres.
“The 1,700 contiguous acres represents a regionally-significant conservation resource for present and future generations,” Pasco County Natural Resources Manager Dr. René Brown, said in the release. “This is an exciting acquisition for Pasco County.”
To learn more about Pasco County’s ELAMP, including a list of properties on the acquisition list, visit bit.ly/2ntczaM.
E-Marketing workshop
This free workshop on Nov. 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., looks at how to implement a marketing campaign using the Internet. It is being presented by Pasco Hernando SCORE at SMARTstart East Pasco Entrepreneur Center, 15029 14th St., in Dade City. Register at PascoHernando.score.org.
Pasco schools hiring event
Pasco County Schools will be interviewing potential teachers at an event set for Nov. 14 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Pasco County Schools District Office, 7227 Land O’ Lakes Boulevard, Building No. 2. Participants will be able to meet with administrators from schools across the district, interview for vacant positions, and possibly get hired. Preregistration by midnight Nov. 7 for the event is required. Register at FallHiringEvent2019.eventbrite.com. Qualified applicants need to have a valid teaching certificate or a valid statement of eligibility, or be a recent college of education graduate. Potential applicants with questions should email Kaley McDowell at , or visit FallHiringEvent2019.eventbrite.com.
Wesley Chapel Toastmasters
The Wesley Chapel Speaks Toastmasters meets the first and third Monday of each month at the New Tampa Regional Library at 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., in Tampa. This group seeks to help its members develop and strengthen their public speaking skills, improve their communication and build their leadership skills. Guests can attend two meetings for free; after that, the fee to belong is $55 every six months. Toastmasters is a 501 c3 nonprofit organization.
