New officers
The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club celebrated at a Christmas luncheon and installed officers for 2017.
Karin D’Amico is president and Annette Bellingar is first vice president. Past President Kay Taylor was named “Volunteer of the Year” for her service to the club and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.
The club also donated and delivered Christmas gifts to residents of two area domestic violence shelters.
For membership information, visit GFWCLutzLandoLakesWomansClub.org.
Networking breakfast
The Wednesday Morning Network Group will meet Jan. 4 at 7:30 a.m., at Hungry Harry’s Family Bar-BQ, at 3116 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. Each attendee will be able to present a 30-second pitch. The $7 cost for members and $10 for non-members includes breakfast.
For information, contact the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (813) 909-2722, or email .
Women-n-Charge
Join the ladies of Women-n-Charge on Jan. 6 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, at 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa. The women share their talents, build relationships and share their resources with other women in business.
Guest speaker will be Stephanie Stevens. Her presentation will be “My Silent Partner-Identity Theft Protection.”
The cost for members is $15 and $18 for non-members.
Please register at Women-n-charge.com.
For information, call (813) 600-9848, or email .
Membership meeting
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have a membership meeting on Jan. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Harbor Terrace Restaurant, at 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway in Lutz.
Members and guests are welcome.
The cost is $20 if you RSVP by Jan. 5, or $25 at the door.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or email .
Ribbon cutting
Go Craft Yourself will have a ribbon cutting on Jan. 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 10311 Cross Creek Blvd., Suite A, in Tampa.
For information, contact The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce at (813) 994-8534 or .
Job fair
Goodwill Industries-Suncoast Inc., will have a job fair on Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Goodwill Superstore, 2390 Willow Oak Drive in Wesley Chapel.
Goodwill is seeking sales associates and donations processing associates, as well as janitorial staff members.
Applicants are urged to complete an application at SBSGoodwill.com prior to the job fair. However, walk-ins are welcome.
Goodwill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and a drug-free workplace. The nonprofit organization’s mission is to help people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work. Donated goods sold at retail stores helps support Goodwill’s services in 10 counties in West Central Florida, including employment services, training and job placement for people with disabilities, affordable apartment communities for seniors and people with disabilities, and community corrections programs.
For information, visit Goodwill-suncoast.org.
General meeting
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have a general membership meeting on Jan. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Iavarone’s Steakhouse & Italian Grill, 3627 W. Humphrey St., in Tampa.
For early bird registration, RSVP online with credit card or to the chamber office at by 5 p.m., on Jan. 10, 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.
Economic forecast luncheon
The Pasco Economic Development Corporation has scheduled its 2017 Economic Forecast Luncheon on Feb. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Florida Hospital Center Ice in Wesley Chapel.
The luncheon will feature Mark Vitner, senior economist at Wells Fargo, who will give a presentation of the regional economy and his forecast for the year.
Vitner regularly meets with business leaders throughout the country, as well as overseas. He is expected to discuss potential impacts on Pasco County and Florida — from changes in local and national leadership.
For information, visit PascoEDC.com.
Video training
Pasco County libraries are partnering with Lynda.com – an online platform owned by Linkedin – to provide full access to the company’s video library.
More than 4,000 video courses, taught by industry experts, are available. The courses explain Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and Publisher; and, the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat. Also available are courses on computer programming, photography skills, online marketing, business management and more.
Lynda.com offers various paid subscriptions, but Pasco library patrons can access the courses for free by going online and using their library cards to create a profile.
To sign up, visit Lynda.com/portal/sip?=pascolibraries.org.
For information, also visit PascoLibraries.org.
