(Courtesy of Sunshine Bank)
Sunshine promotions
Sunshine Bank announced promotions for Nick Thurston and Falene Ellis.
Thurston is the new senior vice president and regional president of Sunshine Bank for Pasco and eastern Hillsborough counties, according to an announcement from Andrew Samuel, president, chief executive officer and director of Sunshine Bancorp Inc., and Sunshine Bank.
Thurston will be responsible for managing all operational and business development aspects of the region, including three business bankers and commercial relationship managers, and five branch locations.
He has more than 16 years of banking experience, and has been with Sunshine Bank since July as vice president and business banking manager. Thurston lives in Plant City with his family and is an active member of the local community.
Ellis is the new vice president and human resources manager. She will be responsible for overseeing the human resources duties, which includes compensation, benefits, and fostering a positive working experience.
She has more than 20 years experience in human resources and banking. She joined the organization in July with the Community Southern Bank merger, where she also served as human resources manager.
Ellis has volunteered with Relay for Life in Bartow and Plant City for several years.
Holiday mixer
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will host its holiday mixer on Dec. 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Legacy at Highwood Pines, 18600 Highland Preserves Parkway in Tampa. There is no fee for this event.
For information, email , or call (813) 994-8534.
Chamber luncheon
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon on Dec. 10, with check-in at 11 a.m., at Brunchies Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Catering at 14366 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. Networking is until 11:30 a.m., when lunch will be served from a select menu.
Dulcee Loehn, coach at FocalPoint Business Performance of Tampa Bay, will explain how to “Change Your Habits and Transform your Business.”
For information, call the chamber at (813) 961-2420, or email .
Grand opening
Beauty Accents Studios will host a grand opening on Dec. 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 1528 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Suite 102, behind Florida Flowers. Enjoy refreshments and music, and greet a new member of the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce.
Please RSVP by Dec. 10 by email to , or call (813) 803-7357. For information, visit BeautyAccentsStudios.com.
Coffee social
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly coffee social on Dec. 15 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at McDonald’s, 27643 Wesley Grove Blvd. (State Road 54), in Wesley Chapel. Join chamber members in a “no agenda” get-together over a free cup of coffee.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or visit WesleyChapelChamber.com.
Networking
North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have a “Coffee Connection,” hosted by Horizon Bay, on Dec. 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at 414 Chapman Road, in Lutz. The event is free.
RSVP to Kelly at (813) 909-9679, or email .
CABA celebrates 30 years
The Carrollwood Area Business Association will celebrate its 30th year with “Holiday After 5” on Dec. 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club, 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway in Lutz.
The event will feature ’80s music, the best ’80s attire contest, a dance contest, food and more.
The event is open to members and guests, and members of the community that have supported CABA.
For information and registration, visit USEcaba.com.
