May 2 Employment Fair
The Greater Dade City Chamber is partnering with Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Career Central and Pasco Hernando Community College to host an employment fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the East Campus gymnasium of Pasco-Hernando Community College, 36727 Blanton Road in Dade City.
Employers who would like a free booth should contact Steve Wilson at (352) 200-3027 or email .
Lutz attorney honored
Daniel N. Burton, of Lutz, is one of 221 Florida Bar members who earned legal board certification in civil trial or tax law in 1983. Burton has civil trial emeritus specialist status, meaning he no longer practices law but is recognized for his past and continuing contributions in the advancement of the specialty area through other career activities.
“Maintaining board certification for 30 continuous years is a significant professional accomplishment,” said Florida Bar president Gwynne A. Young of Carlton Fields in Tampa, in a release. “These individuals are leaders by example in Florida’s legal profession and we salute their commitment to excellence and professionalism in the practice of law.”
Realtor Nationwide Open House
Homebuyers in Hillsborough County will have the opportunity to jump start the buying season on April 20 and April 21 as real estate agents will have open houses all weekend as part of the Realtor Nationwide Open House Weekend.
During the event, open houses across the country will help bring attention to the benefits of home ownership.
“Forty-five percent of recent buyers used open houses as a way to find their dream home,” said Janet Swilley, president of the Greater Tampa Association of Realtors, in a release.
To find an open house in your area, visit www.MyFloridaHomesMLS.com and click on the open house area to the right.
Tampa leads state in job creation
Gov. Rick Scott recently announced the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) led all metro areas during the last year in job creation in the state, with a gain of more than 33,000 jobs.
The metropolitan area also experienced a 2 percent decline in the unemployment rate during the same time period, down to 7.4 percent.
Additionally, since December 2010 the metro area’s unemployment rate has declined 4 percent, dropping from 11.4 percent to 7.4 percent. Pasco County’s rate dropped 2.6 percent, from 10.8 percent down to 8.2 percent. Hillsborough County’s rate decreased 1.8 percent, from 9 percent to 7.2 percent, and Pinellas County’s declined 1.8 percent, from 9.1 percent to 7.3 percent.
Ashton Woods nears closeout in New Tampa
Ashton Woods Homes is approaching closeout of its home sites at Grand Hampton on Dunham Station Drive off County Line Road just west of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard in New Tampa.
Grand Hampton features a community clubhouse with multi-use aquatic center, tennis and basketball courts, excessive conservation areas, a park and lakes.
Oak Hill imaging receives ACR accreditation
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has accredited the Imaging Department at Oak Hill Hospital. The ACR, headquartered in Reston, Va., awards accreditation to facilities for the achievement of high practice standards after a peer-review evaluation of the practice.
Nicola’s Donuts has new home
Nicola’s Donuts, a 30-year-old bakery serving donuts, cupcakes and other pastries, has recently opened at 15006 N. Dale Mabry Highway, about a mile from its previous location.
The new Nicola’s Donuts shares the space with The Yogurt Spot currently operating at that location, allowing the popular yogurt shop to sell all of Nicola’s goodies.
Department of Labor launches Business Center
The U.S. Department of Labor has launched the Business Center, a suite of online resources for employers looking to recruit, train and retain a skilled work force through the department’s CareerOneStop website.
The site offers access to local training and educational institutions, a catalog of occupational certifications and a tool to help employers translate the military training and skills of returning service members into specific civilian occupations. The CareerOneStop Business Center is available online at www.careeronestop.org/business.
New startups wanted
The Pasco County Economic Development Council (PEDC) is looking for companies that want to start up in the Tampa Bay area.
A new business incubator will be starting up soon at the Dade City Business Center, 1500 Citrus Country Drive Suite 103 in Dade City.
The business center has office, light manufacturing and warehouse space.
The PEDC is also seeking a manager for the incubator. For more information, contact John Walsh at or (813) 926-0827 ext. 223.
Leadership Pasco ‘Taste of Pasco’
Leadership Pasco will have the third annual Taste of Pasco fundraiser from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on May 11 at the Rotary Pavilion at the Concourse, 15323 SR 52 in Land O’ Lakes.
The event will help NAMI Pasco, a local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, furnish its new base of operations in Land O’ Lakes.
Attendees at the Taste of Pasco will get to sample food and beverages from local restaurants while enjoying entertainment and police K9 unit demonstrations. There will also be a silent auction.
Tickets are available online through tasteofpasco.eventbrite.com and by calling (866) 783-1122.
Industry of the Year nominations
The Pasco Economic Development Council recognizes outstanding companies each year for their contributions to the local economy. Businesses are recognized on their job creation, increased capital investment and contributions to the community through civic involvement.
Industry awards are presented in these categories: manufacturing and processing companies, service and distribution companies, technology and research companies and entrepreneurs and exporting companies.
For more information, contact Krista Hakes at (813) 926-0827 ext. 227.
Oak Hill associates of the month
Oak Hill Hospital in Spring Hill has announced that Jessica Kekovich and Judith Radke were its Star Associates of the Month for March.
The Pampered Chef adds consultant
Jennifer Thomas, of Central Pasco County, has joined The Pampered Chef as an independent consultant. The Pampered Chef is a direct seller of items for cooking and entertaining at home.
If you would like to host a cooking show or purchase products, contact Thomas at (813) 469-2227 or visit www.pamperedchef.biz/cookwithjen.
