Pasco-Hernando Score can help business owners
If you’re an entrepreneur and you need help with business issues, Pasco-Hernando Score has lots of potential ways to help.
The organization has a website with information about workshops, ways to connect with a mentor and a library chock full of information on a wide array of topics.
To find out more, visit PascoHernando.Score.Org.
SMARTstart workshop
The Pasco Economic Development Council will host a 10-week SMARTstart CO.STARTERS workshop for small business owners and entrepreneurs beginning Jan. 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the SMARTstart Entrepreneur Center, 37837 Meridian Ave., in Dade city.
The sessions will be on Thursday evenings, including a celebratory meeting in the 10th week.
The program will provide seasoned and aspiring entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships and tools needed to turn ideas into action, and passions into sustainable and thriving endeavors.
The cost is $295 for 10 weeks of instruction and materials.
Participants must register online no later than 5 p.m., Jan. 8.
To register, visit SmartstartPasco.com.
Zephyrhills breakfast
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly breakfast Dec. 7 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at the Golden Corral, 6855 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.
The sponsor is the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union.
The cost is $8 for chamber members and $10 for non-members.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 782-1913, or email .
Legal matters for seniors
A Lunch and Learn program will be held Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Mulligan’s Pub, at Pebble Creek Golf & Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in New Tampa.
Guest speaker will be Michelangelo Mortellaro, of Beach House, an assisted living and memory care facility at Wiregrass Ranch. He will discuss Medicare laws, power of attorney, wills, trusts and estate planning.
The event is free and lunch will be provided.
For information call Callie Sears at (813) 701-6000, email , or visit BeachhouseWiregrass.com.
Design and Construction Innovations ribbon cutting
Design and Construction Innovations will have a ribbon cutting Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 19337 Shumard Oak Drive, Suite 101, in Land O’ Lakes.
The event is free.
For information, email The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce at , or visit DCInnovations.net.
East Pasco Networking Group
The East Pasco Networking Group will have a Christmas mixer on Dec. 12 at 6 p.m., in the Tuttle Room of Golden Corral, at 6855 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.
Speakers will be Cherrie Lowe of Make a Difference Inc., and Pastor Scott Lindner of Atonement Lutheran Church.
The dinner will be Dutch treat.
There will be door prizes and 50/50 drawing that will benefit Make a Difference.
For information, contact Chairman Nils Lenz at or (813) 782-9491; or Vice Chairwoman Vicky Jones at or (813) 431-1149.
Prime Protection ribbon cutting
Prime Protection LLC will have a ribbon cutting on Dec. 12 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 14460 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.
The event is free.
For information, contact The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce at (813) 994-8534, email , or visit PrimeProtectionllc.com.
Business Link breakfast
Business Link will have its monthly breakfast Dec. 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Scotland Yards Golf Club, 9424 U.S. 301 in Dade City.
The monthly gathering, held at various locations, provides networking and an information-sharing platform for the small business community.
A complimentary breakfast will be provided. The event is sponsored by the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union.
RSVP to Rebecca Gaddis by calling (352) 588-2732 or emailing .
Business advice
The Pasco Enterprise Network, or PEN, is a county-wide partnership that offers free guidance, assistance and resources to help small businesses get started or to expand.
Small business owners and entrepreneurs can connect with a network of professionals who can provide consultations, education and technical assistance in a variety of areas and subjects.
The PEN website also offers quick access to the most requested business information and resources.
For information, visit PascoEnterprise.com, or contact John Walsh, vice president of the Pasco Economic Development Council, at (813) 926-0827, ext. 223 or .
A toll-free number, (888) 607-2726, also is available.
Common Ground Pitch Breakfast
SMARTstart CO.STARTERS will host the monthly “Common Ground Pitch Breakfast” Dec. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the SMARTstart Dade City Entrepreneur Center, at 37837 Meridian Ave., No. 309, in Dade City.
Each month, two people present a five-minute pitch to introduce their business ideas to Pasco County’s local entrepreneurial community. Each pitch is followed by a question-and-answer session, and opportunity for feedback.
The event is free. The SMARTstart programs are supported by the Pasco Economic Development Council.
To register, visit SmartstartPasco.com/events, or call Andrew Romaner, SMARTstart incubator program manager, at (352) 437-4861.
North Tampa luncheon
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have its December 2017 Momentum Thursday on Dec. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Brookdale of Lutz, 414 E. Chapman Road, Lutz.
The guest speaker will be Lee Harang of Galloway Johnson.
For early bird registration, RSVP online with credit card or to the chamber office at by 5 p.m., Dec. 13, at the discounted rate of $20 (whether you eat or not).
After that date, the cost is $25 (whether you eat or not), payable at the door by cash, check or credit card.
For information, call the chamber office at (813) 563-0180, or visit NorthTampaChamber.com.
