Workforce Development manager joins EDC
The Pasco Economic Development Council Inc., has hired Turner Arbour as its workforce development manager, to run the new Pasco Pipeline Program.
Arbour is a long-time Pasco resident, who holds a degree from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg with a Bachelor of Science in Global Business, according to a news release from Pasco EDC.
Arbour has been working with small businesses since 2010.
“I am very excited about Turner’s experience in Pasco County, and I think he is the right pick for this new and very important program” Pasco EDC President/CEO Bill Cronin said, in the release.
The Pasco Pipeline Program is a three-year pilot program unanimously funded by the Pasco County Commission, with the board’s unanimous support.
The program will spearhead the development of a talent pipeline for employers and job seekers in Pasco County in order to align the supply and demand of talent, and advance the county’s ability to compete for economic development.
Central Pasco restaurants
Diners now have a couple of new choices along State Road 54 in Central Pasco.
First Watch, a restaurant serving breakfast, brunch and lunch has opened a new location at 23865 State Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes. It is open daily from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit FirstWatch.com.
Keke’s Breakfast Café, 22592 State Road 54, Suite 510, in Lutz, is a local chain serving American breakfasts and comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating. Open 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit Kekes.com.
Business Development week event
Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) is a sponsor of the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Development Week. A series of events will be held at various locations within Pasco County, from Jan. 14 through Jan. 18.
The state college will host events on Jan. 15 at its West Campus in New Port Richey, 10230 Ridge Road, in Conference Room R151:
- Using Emotional Intelligence… Intelligently: 8 a.m. 9:15 a.m. This free session will focus on how emotional intelligence can prepare you for success in business. This includes a light continental breakfast.
- Five Dysfunctions of a Team: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This free session focuses on causes of low morale and poor teamwork, and how to change course.
- Successful Women in Business Luncheon Panel: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Cost is $12, register at WestPasco.com by Jan. 9). Speakers for this panel include Suzanne Legg, CEO, Day Spring Academy; Sharon Hayes, CEO, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point; and Sero Sigh, owner/president, Jennifer Gardens Assisted Living.
To learn more or to view a full schedule of events, visit WestPasco.com. For information on Pasco-Hernando State College programs, visit PHSC.edu.
Goodwill job fair in Wesley Chapel
Goodwill is recruiting for full-time and part-time sales and processing positions for its Goodwill Superstore in Wesley Chapel, and is having a job fair Jan. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., to attract applicants.
The store, at 2390 Willow Oak Drive, is located off State Road 56, east of Interstate 75.
Applicants are encouraged to complete an online application at SBSGoodwill.com before attending the job fair, but walk-ins are welcome and applications are available at the store.
For more information, call (727) 577-6411.
Pasco mobility fee update
The Pasco County Commission has updated its mobility fee rate schedule, with some new categories and some reductions in specific categories.
Mobility fees are one-time impact fees on new development projects that help fund necessary transportation systems such as sidewalks, bus stops, and roads.
For complete details on the updated ordinance, visit: bit.ly/MobilityFees.
Pasco County offers impact fee calculator
The Pasco County Department of Development Services is now offering an online impact fee calculator to provide easily accessible information on the estimated impact fees for residential property. Impact fees are charged for new construction. To access the online calculator, go to the Impact Calculator Link, bit.ly/PascoIFC, and then enter your parcel ID and click submit.
