Pulte raises money for at-risk children, families
Pulte Homes’ West Florida Division’s Building to Make Lives Better Golf Tournament raised $109,195 for the Children’s Home Network. The money will help fund operations at Kids Village, Adolescents in Motherhood and other community outreach programs that serve Tampa Bay’s at-risk children and families.
A total of 130 golfers participated in the all-day tournament at Avila Golf & Country Club in Tampa. Platinum sponsors Hill Ward Henderson, Interior Logic Group and Rosen Materials each donated $10,000 to the event. Pulte Homes underwrote all tournament expenses, allowing all proceeds to go to the Children’s Home Network.
“We are grateful to be able to contribute to the well-being of children and their families who are most in need of support,” Sean Strickler, president of Pulte’s West Florida Division, who is also a Children’s Home Network board member, said in a news release. “The residential, family counseling and resource services provided benefit those who face the greatest family challenges. It is important for Pulte and our generous trade partners to give back to the community in which we all live and work, and to assist these very deserving children and families through this incredible charity.”
North Tampa Bay Chamber luncheon meeting
Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey will be the guest speaker for the North Tampa Bay Chamber’s luncheon meeting Nov. 14 at the Fox Hollow Golf Club, 10050 Robert Trent Jones Parkway in Trinity. The event is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $20. Please RSVP and pre-pay, if possible. For more information, call (813) 994-8534, or email the chamber’s office at .
Pasco schools job fair
Pasco County Schools is hosting a jobs fair on Nov. 14 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Sunlake High School, 3023 Sunlake Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. The school district is seeking applicants for these positions: Math, science, exceptional student education, emotional and behavioral disorders specialists, elementary education, school nurse, behavioral analyst, guest teachers and others.
Eye Level Learning Center grand opening
Eye Level Learning Center, at 33905 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, had a grand opening on Nov. 6. The learning center features an individualized approach to education. For more information about the center’s services, call (813) 670-5000.
Bridging the gap between business theory and practice
Learn how to drive sales with social media and video marketing during this session at the Dade City Entrepreneur Center on Nov. 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The center is at 37837 Meridian Ave., No. 309, in Dade City. The session is part of the Entrepreneur Education Series being offered through SMARTStart, a Pasco Economic Development Council program. To RSVP online go to SMARTStartPasco.com/events.
David Weekley Homes collecting food
David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately held builder, is hosting its fourth annual companywide Giving Thanks, Giving Back Thanksgiving Drive for Tampa-area residents.
David Weekley Homes’ team members are accepting nonperishable items through Nov. 15 at all model homes.
How to Start Your Own Business
Learn the ins and outs of starting your own business during a workshop on Nov. 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel. The workshop includes learning how to structure your business, develop a business plan, and how to manage cash flow. Participants can walk away with a helpful checklist.
Allstate agency owners helping domestic violence survivors
Tampa-area Allstate agency owners are collecting supplies through Nov. 16 to benefit Sunrise of Pasco County and the domestic violence survivors it serves, according to a news release.
The most-needed items include blow dryers, baby and kid’s shampoo, pacifiers, bath towels, pillows and pillowcases, bandages, paper towels and toilet paper.
Tampa-area community members can drop off items for donation at the following Allstate locations:
- Sebastian Dealmenara: 8543 Gunn Highway, Odessa
- Lisette Fernandez: 4935 Van Dyke Road, Lutz
- Michael Lia: 11001 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa
- Naomi Taylor-Kenney 4322 W. El Prado Blvd., Tampa
- Ryan Toombs: 4551 Gunn Highway, Tampa
WOW-TOO networking
Women of Wesley Chapel has expanded to a second group called WOW-TOO, a networking group for women of Trinity and Odessa. The group is part of the North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, but guests are welcome to attend twice before joining the chamber. The group meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the Holiday Inn Express, 2125 Corporate Center Drive in Trinity. The cost is $5 per meeting.
Women-n-Charge
Women-n-Charge meets at 11:30 a.m., on the first Friday of each month, at the Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., Land O’ Lakes. The cost is $15 for members and $18 for guests who RSVP by Monday prior to the meeting. Tuesday and after, the cost is $20 for members and $23 for guests. To RSVP, visit Women-n-charge.com/meetings/. For information, call (813) 600-9848.
Need help launching your business?
The Pasco Enterprise Network (PEN) is a countywide partnership to help small and growing businesses find the guidance, assistance and resources they need to grow and prosper. No matter what challenges your business is facing, the network connects small business owners and entrepreneurs to professionals who can offer the help they need to grow, including consulting, education and technical assistance in a variety of areas and subjects.
To find out more, visit PascoEnterprise.com/pen-partners.
Looking for a business mentor?
Pasco-Hernando Score is a good source of information regarding possible mentors to help you as build your small business. Find out more by visiting PascoHernando.score.org.
