New associate at Century 21
Steven Whiteside is a new sales associate for Century 21 Professional Realty. He will specialize in residential and luxury property sales in the central Florida area, according to a news release from Century 21.
Whiteside recently completed training and licensing through Real Estate Express and Century 21 University.
Whiteside’s passion is meeting new people and helping others. He also loves architecture, music, staying active, traveling and advocating for his clients.
For information, call Whiteside at (352) 398-2391, or email .
Toys for Tots
Pure Hair is collecting toys for Toys for Tots through Dec. 23, at its location, at 23608 State Road 54, in Lutz.
Anyone who brings a donation will receive a complimentary deep conditioning treatment, worth $25.
For information, call Pure Hair at (813) 909-2927.
Gingerbread house contest
Vitis Realty is sponsoring its inaugural Gingerbread House Fundraising Contest for households and businesses. Donations will benefit Meals on Wheels of Pasco.Gingerbread House contest
The winning business entry will get bragging rights as the mayor of Gingerbread Village for 2017. There will be bonus points for designing the gingerbread house to reflect the design of your business.
Businesses are invited to submit donations and gingerbread house entries on Dec. 9 and Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon, at Vitis Realty, at 37915 Heather Place in Dade City.
Entries will be judged by a panel of chamber directors from Dade City and Zephyrhills.
Entry rules require a minimum $25 donation to Meals on Wheels; one gingerbread house entry per business; gingerbread houses must be mounted on 12-inch-by-12-inch or 18-inch-by-18-inch base; homemade or store-bought gingerbread kits are allowed; except for the base and hidden structural elements, such as toothpicks, popsicle sticks, etc., the entire visible display must be made of edible materials.
Sponsorship levels are $25 to $99, for bronze; $100 to $499, for silver; and more than $500, for gold.
Another contest, with no entry fees, also is being held for households. Rules are somewhat different from those required of businesses. Gift certificates will be awarded to the top three winners.
For entry rules on households and businesses, visit VitisRealty.com/gingerbread.
For information, email , or call The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce at (352) 567-3769.
Coldwell Banker Top Realtors
Coldwell Banker F.I. Grey & Son Residential Inc., announced the following Top Realtors for the month of November.
Top listing agent by units is Michele Christmas; by volume, is Kristy Thurber. Top selling agent by units is Carolyn Hill; by volume, is Kristy Thurber. Top producing agent by units and volume is Kristy Thurber.
Business advice
The Pasco Enterprise Network, or PEN, is a countywide 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.
Wesley Chapel mixer
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly mixer on Dec. 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Parks Alpha Romeo Fiat of Wesley Chapel, at 28647 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel.
Electronic violinist Jared Burnett will perform.
There will be wine, beer and appetizers at this free event.
For information, contact the chamber at (813) 994-8534 or .
Salon on 7th ribbon cutting
The Salon on 7th will have an open house and ribbon cutting on Dec. 14 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 13960 Seventh St., Suite 1, in Dade City.
The ribbon cutting will be at 5 p.m.
Chef Mark Goldstein will grill pork, Mexican rice and beans starting at 1 p.m., so bring your appetite.
There will be prizes and drawings (must be present to win).
Gift certificates also will be available.
For information, call the salon at (352) 437-3907, or visit Facebook.com/neiddyandaida/.
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.
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.
