Lutz Cemetery announces grand re-opening
LUTZ – Lutz Cemetery will celebrate its grand re-opening Aug. 9 under the stewardship of American Legion Post 108.
The event includes a Purple Heart Commemoration honoring two veterans interred at the site. Highlights include a new digital map, searchable database, and the launch of the Lutz Cemetery Renovation Program featuring Legacy Lane, Guardian’s Gate, Patriots’ Way and the Veterans’ Honor Garden.
The event starts at 10 a.m. Aug. 9 at 201 5th Ave. N.E. Visit americanlegionpost108.com/lutz-cemetery-renovation-project for details about the Lutz Cemetery Renovation Program.
OffGrid Pro offers power solution after hurricane
TAMPA – After Hurricane Milton left 3.4 million Floridians without power, 19-year-old Tampa entrepreneur Noah Bild developed the OffGrid Pro, a portable, commercial-grade power station.
The unit offers 9.8kWh capacity, solar recharging and safe indoor use.
It runs quietly and emission-free – ideal for extended outages. Shipping for the product starts Oct. 1.
“Our goal is to provide Floridians with a reliable power source before the next major storm hits and for what’s to come in the years ahead and storms continue to intensify,” Bild said.
On the web: offgridpropower.com
CEOs dedicate Habitat home
TAMPA – Business leaders rolled up their sleeves in May to help build a family’s new house in urban East Tampa as part of Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough’s annual CEO Build.
They gathered July 15 for a dedication celebration.
John Beacham, founder and CEO of Toorak Capital Partners, is one of dozens of business leaders, including representatives from Ajax Paving, Cypress Gulf, and Centennial Bank, who framed doors, fired up power tools and stacked stone veneer to help make the home a reality.
“We have an affordable housing crisis that makes it very important for business leaders to come together,” Beacham said.
CEO volunteers also donated or raised nearly $400,000 for Habitat’s affordable housing efforts.
SBA offers resources
MIAMI – Tyler Teresa, SBA Southeast Regional Administrator, encouraged urges small business owners, homeowners and renters to prepare for hurricane season.
The U.S. Small Business Administration offers low-interest disaster loans for physical damage, economic injury, and mitigation assistance. These loans cover everything from building repairs to payroll gaps.
Visit sba.gov for more information and resources.
North Tampa Bay events
LAND O’ LAKES – North Tampa Bay Chamber will host women’s programming.
- The Leading Ladies Network presents a panel discussion on the topic, “Is the Grass Really Greener on the Other Side: Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship,” from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 1 at USF Credit Union New Tampa, 20610 Bruce B Downs Blvd., Tampa. Register in advance.
Visit northtampabaychamber.com for details about the chamber and events.
Greater Pasco events
NEW PORT RICHEY – Greater Pasco Chamber members will host a brochure exchange, ribbon cutting and young professionals programming.
- Members network during the New Port Richey Brochure Exchange from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 24 at Vesh, 5811 Richey Drive, Port Richey. Members get in free. Others pay $10. Food costs $15. Register in advance.
- The Young Professionals Group networks during Coffee Connections from 10 to 11:30 a.m. July 25 at Starkey Market, 3460 Starkey Blvd., Trinity. Register in advance.
- Members hold a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. July 26 at Kouro Decor & Furniture, 5404 Main St., suite B, New Port Richey. Register in advance.
Visit greaterpasco.com for details about the chamber and events.
East Pasco events
DADE CITY – East Pasco Chamber members will host Coffee & Networking events.
- Members meet up for Coffee & Networking from 8 to 9 a.m. July 25 at the chamber’s Zephyrhills location, 38550 5th Ave., or 8 to 9 a.m. July 29 at the chamber’s Dade City location, 14112 8th St. Register in advance.
Visit eastpascochamber.org for details about the chamber and events.
