Flavor the Kona Ice
Wesley Chapel residents Matt and Katie Burnett are new owners of a Kona Ice business. Their mobile truck, with a tiki hut top, will be tooling through the Wesley Chapel area selling cups of shaved ice that come in more than 20 flavors and 500 combinations. Try out “pickle” and “tigers blood” as well as sugar-free and dye-free flavors. The Burnetts plan to give back to the community with school fundraising events. Schools can receive 20 percent to 30 percent of the proceeds. In addition, Kona Ice is available for corporate events, church events and birthday parties.
For information, visit Kona-ice.com, email the Burnetts at , or call (813) 812-5662.
Tommy Hilfiger plans ribbon cutting
Tommy Hilfiger, the designer clothing shop, will host a ribbon cutting on Nov. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the newly opened Tampa Premium Outlets, off State Road 56 near Interstate 75. The shop is among nearly 100 upscale retailers at the outlet mall, which had its grand opening weekend from Oct. 29 through Nov. 2.
For information, contact the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (813) 909-2722.
Networking women
WOW, Women of Wesley Chapel will meet Nov. 6 from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m., in the second floor conference room at the Health and Wellness Center, Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel. The guest speaker will be Michele Norris, founder of Navigen Leadership.
For information, call the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce at (813) 994-8534, or visit WesleyChapelChamber.com.
Women-n-Charge luncheon
Join the ladies of Women-n-Charge on Nov. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, at 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa. The meeting includes lunch and time to network. The guest speaker will be Erin Bess of Simply the Best Photography, who will discuss how to “Showcase Your Business through Photography.”
The cost is $18 for members and guests.
To register, visit Women-n-Charge.com. For information, call (813) 600-9848, or email .
Business seminars
SCORE Pasco Hernando will host two free seminar business-oriented seminars. The first seminar, “Understanding a Franchise Business,” will be held on Nov. 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, at 2818 Collier Parkway.
The second seminar, “How to Finance Your Business,” will be held on Nov. 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the New River Branch Library, at 34043 State Road 54.
For information, call SCORE Pasco Hernando at (727) 842-4638, or visit PascoHernando.score.org.
Terra Bella model home
Hovnanian Homes will have a ribbon cutting at the Terra Bella community for its “Messina” model home on Nov. 12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The model home is at 2300 Via Bella Blvd., off State Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes.
For information, contact the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (813) 425-8747, or visit KHOV.com/terrabella.
Business Link breakfast
Business Link will have its monthly networking breakfast on Nov. 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Quality Inn & Suites, 6815 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills.
Come for tips and networking to strengthen your business. This monthly gathering, held at various locations, provides networking and an information-sharing platform for small businesses. A complimentary breakfast will be provided.
Please RSVP to Rebecca Gaddis at (352) 588-1356, or email .
Job training
CareerSource Pasco Hernando received an $80,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, according to a news release from Career Source. The funds are from a statewide Sector Partnership National Emergency Grant of nearly $7 million that is targeted at long-term unemployed individuals in health care and manufacturing. The funds will help transition 25 individuals who have been unemployed for longer than 20 weeks. Classroom instruction in manufacturing skills will be offered that will lead to an industry certification. Participants will then be eligible for short-term on-the-job training with a local manufacturer. First enrollments will be in February/March 2016.
For information, visit CareerSourcePascoHernando.com.
Business workshops
Copperstone Executive Suites is collaborating with Lane Business Consulting to offer a yearlong intensive program called “The Business Mastery Academy.” Each month, the program includes two on-site workshops, one telephone conference call, and a one-on-one coaching session for each participant. Two business consultants and between 10 and 15 business owners will offer their expertise.
Copperstone Executive Suites is offering 10 to 15 grants of $600 each to business owners who complete an online application and are accepted into the program. The remaining monthly cost for the business owner is $47 per month.
For more information, and to apply for a grant, visit Copperstone.info, or call Copperstone Executive Suites at (813) 298-7363 or Lane Business Consulting at (813) 486-2837.
