Networking Group mixer
The East Pasco Networking Group will have its Christmas Mixer on Dec. 13 starting at 6 p.m., at the IHOP, at 13100 U.S. 301 in Dade City. Keynote speakers will be Chris and Tammi Dester, and Pastor Scott Lindner. Those attending are encouraged to bring family members, and everyone pays for their own meals. Please RSVP to the group chair, Nils Lenz, at (813) 782-9491 or , or Vicky Jones at (813) 431-1149.
Dade City Chamber business breakfast
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce will have a business meeting Dec. 18 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at The Edwinola, 14235 Edwinola Way in Dade City. The Edwinola is sponsoring the breakfast. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Anyone wishing to attend must RSVP. For more information, visit DadeCityChamber.org, or call (352) 567-3769.
Power Gals of Land O’ Lakes
The Power Gals of Land O’ Lakes are set to meet Dec. 20 at 11 a.m., at Pizza Villa, 21501 Village Lakes Shopping Center Drive in Land O’ Lakes.
This is a networking group for local business women in Land O’ Lakes. It is focused on helping members to grow professionally and to foster friendships.
The group’s mission is to bring together entrepreneurs and business women with distinct mindsets.
The group plans to meet at least once a month for lunch at Pizza Villa in order to create stronger bonds with each other and to have a nice time as professional friends.
Tampa Premium holiday sale
Tampa Premium Outlets is having a special sale featuring exclusive offers and deals aimed at putting shoppers in the holiday spirit.
The once-a-year shopping event will take place from Dec. 14 through Dec. 24, with VIP Shopper Club members receiving exclusive early access from Dec. 7 through Dec. 13.
“During this season of giving, our goal is to make shopping easier and more engaging with the Premium Outlets gift guide, packed with inspiration, expert picks and the best savings our sought-after brands have to offer,” said Rhonda Clark, director of marketing and business development at Tampa Premium Outlets. “The guide will make it simple for our guests to give to those they love, while perhaps even saving a little extra to spend on themselves this season.”
For more information, visit PremiumOutlets.com/tampa.
Shops at Wiregrass adds tenants
The Shops at Wiregrass is adding, or has added, some new and some seasonal tenants, and also is completing renovations as its celebrates its 10th anniversary. New and/or seasonal offerings include:
- Hickory Farms
- Laser Bob’s
- Lizard Thicket
- lululemon seasonal popup
- Ornament Shoppe
- Snowie
- Sportulas
- Synthetic Ice Concepts: (Skating through Jan. 6)
- Go! Calendars & Games
- Clean Juice
- Galaxy Christmas Trees & Fireworks
- Porte Noir
These shops have done a bit of refreshing:
- Bath and Body Works
- Victoria’s Secret
For more information about the Shops at Wiregrass, visit TheShopsatWiregrass.com.
Dade City Jewelry welcomes U-Haul
Dade City Jewelry, 38220 Howard Ave., in Dade City, has become a neighborhood U-Haul dealer, offering U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment and moving supplies for the Dade City community.
Wells Fargo supports small businesses
The Wells Fargo Foundation has made a donation of $20,000 toward the Pasco Economic Development Council Inc.’s microloan fund to help small business growth in Pasco County.
“Working with small business owners is one of the most important things we do at Wells Fargo,” Wells Fargo District Manager J. Bradley Smith said, in a release from the Pasco Economic Development Council Inc.” Our communities need small businesses to succeed financially, grow and add jobs. This is why our team partners with organizations like the Pasco Economic Development Council, because of all it does to help more small businesses start, grow and succeed.”
To date there have been 46 microloans awarded to local businesses with an average loan of $29,026.
“These loans are for companies that cannot obtain traditional bank financing and have nowhere else to turn,” said Pasco EDC President/CEO Bill Cronin said, in the release.
Microloan Program applicants must be for-profit companies located in Pasco County, and borrowers must show they have the experience and resources to be successful business operators. Proceeds may be used for working capital, inventory, supplies, furniture, fixtures, machinery and equipment, but not to purchase real estate or to refinance existing debt.
For more information, call the Pasco EDC at (813) 926-0827, or visit SmartStartPasco.com.
Hotel ribbon cutting
SpringHill Suites Tampa North, had a ribbon cutting on Dec. 6 at 16615 Corporate Run in Land O’ Lakes.
WCI offers new luxury lakefront homes
WCI Communities is building a 105-home community in Lutz surrounding Lake Mary Lou, which straddles Hillsborough and Pasco counties. The new Monterey Grand Waterside offers tranquil views of the lake and wetlands.
Prices will start in the $300s for the smaller homesites in the Pasco County portion, called The Arbors. On the gated Hillsborough County side, The Estates, the homes will start in the $500s.
Monterey Grand Waterside is located at 19605 Autumn Pines Court, near the Veterans Expressway and North Dale Mabry Highway.
For more information on WCI’s homes in Monterey Grand Waterside, visit WatersideWCI.com, or call (877) 205-1328.
