Staffing company branches out
Victoria Henrich recently bought the Tampa-based office site owned by Agility HR Group, a Jacksonville-based national staffing firm. She is rebranding her business as 5-Star Staffing Solutions, and is launching satellite offices in Wesley Chapel, Trinity and St. Petersburg. She will have 15 employees.
In 2011 Agility HR Group expanded to Tampa Bay by hiring back Henrich, who had left the company to raise her family. She lives in Wesley Chapel with her husband and five children.
Her company, 5-Star Staffing Solutions, specializes in recording online interviews with staffing candidates.
The videos, along with additional candidate background information, are packaged for easy desktop evaluation by prospective employers.
The client base includes call centers, accounting and finance, office administration, sales, mortgage and title, property management, leasing and legal. Staffing needs can be temporary, temporary to permanent or direct placement.
For information contact Henrich at her office at (813) 379-2529, on her cell at (813) 549-9109, or email .
Finance fair
Saint Leo University will host a free Finance Fair on July 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the university’s campus, 33701 State Road 52. The university, the Small Business Administration and the Small Business Development Center are the event’s organizers.
Participants will learn about topics such as small business loans, lines of credit, cash management services, bill pay, wealth management, gift cards and loyalty programs.
For information and to register, email .
Breakfast network
East and Central Pasco Marketing Mania will take place July 30 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Commons at Pretty Pond, at 38130 Pretty Pond Road in Zephyrhills. A continental breakfast is provided. Please RSVP.
The event takes place every last Thursday of the month. Locations may change periodically. For information, call (813) 779-4501.
Three ribbon cuttings
Come to a social mixer and three ribbon cuttings on July 30 at Copperstone Executive Suites, at 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. The mixer begins at 6 p.m.; the ribbon cutting is at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy refreshments and a meet-and-greet at Copperstone’s Salute to Small Business Networking Mixer and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony featuring Karen Bonanno DeHaas, a gem and jewelry appraiser; James Willis of The Willis Agency; and Gary Beauchaine of G-Man Lawn Care.
For information, call Copperstone at (813) 298-7363.
Happy hour mixer
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will host a “happy hour” social mixer on Final Friday, July 31 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Stage Left, 24400 State Road 54 in Lutz. Bring your business card and get to know your fellow chamber members at this free event.
For information, contact the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or visit WesleyChapelChamber.com.
Barbershop grand opening
VIP Elite Barbershop will host its grand opening on Aug. 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 20309 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in the Live Oaks Plaza next to Bruster’s Ice Cream. Enjoy wine and hor d’oeuvres. There also will be door prizes, music, photos and business vendors.
For information, contact VIP Elite Barbershop at (908) 487-3249, or visit VIPeliteBarbershop.com.
Breakfast meeting
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly Breakfast Meeting on Aug. 4 from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., in the conference room at Pasco-Hernando State College, Porter Campus, at 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. The guest speaker will be Stacey Nance, general manager of Tampa Premium Outlets.
The cost to chamber members is $15 in advance, with registration online by 3 p.m. on July 31. The cost to non-members, and members, at the door is $20.
For information, contact the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or visit WesleyChapelChamber.com.
Assisted living ribbon cutting
Legacy at Highwoods Preserve will host its ribbon cutting on Aug. 4 from 5:15 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 18600 Highwoods Preserve Parkway, near New Tampa in West Meadows. The assisted living facility is the first of its kind in New Tampa with upscale living quarters for more than 80 seniors.
For information, contact Legacy at (813) 375-9858, visit LegacyAtHighwoodPreserves.com, or email .
Wednesday Morning networking
The Wednesday Morning Networking group will meet Aug. 5 at 7:30 a.m., at The Lake House at Hungry Harry’s Family B-B-Q, at 3116 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. Each attendee will be able to present a 30-second commercial. The $7 cost includes breakfast. Sponsorships are available.
For information, contact the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (813) 909-2722, or email .
Chamber breakfast
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting on Aug. 6 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at Golden Corral, at 6855 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.
The guest speaker will be Randy Surber, chief executive officer and president of Florida Hospital Zephyrhills. He will provide updates on the emergency department, bone and joint center, wellness center, and plans to start a community garden and Tree of Life.
The cost is $7 for members, and $10 for non-members.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 278-1913, or email .
Ribbon cutting
Retina Specialists of Tampa will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Aug. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 26851 Tanic Drive, Suite 102, in Wesley Chapel. Come and meet the clinic’s physician, Ahmad Bakir Tarabishy, and his staff members.
For information, contact Retina Specialist at (813) 973-3333, or visit RetinaCareTampa.com.
Women-n-Charge luncheon
Join the ladies of Women-n-Charge on Aug. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Pebble Creek County Club, at 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa. The meeting includes lunch and time to network. The guest speaker is Linda Inatsuka, a licensed psychologist with 17 years of clinical experience. She will speak on “Moving Past Your Mental Blocks.”
The cost is $15 for members (Tuesday before the meeting) and $18 for all guests (and members paying Wednesday and after). To register, visit Women-n-Charge.com. For information, call (813) 600-9848, or email to .
Networking women
WOW, Women of Wesley Chapel, will meet on Aug. 7 from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m., at the second floor conference room at the Health and Wellness Center, Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel. The guest speaker will be Marcia Johansson, a nurse practitioner specializing in acute care.
The breakfast sponsor is Mitze Richeson, co–owner of Cypress Creek Chiropractic & Wellness, located at 2304 Crestover Lane, Suite 102, in Wesley Chapel.
For information, contact the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or visit WesleyChapelChamber.com.
Housing professionals training
Pasco County Community Development now offers lenders and real estate agents the ability to register online for its annual Training for Housing Professionals class. For information, contact the Community Development Division at (727) 834-3445.
