Skaggs continues leadership in credit union industry
TAMPA – USF Credit Union President and CEO Richard J. Skaggs has been reelected to serve a second term as chair of the board for The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates.
The league represents 381 credit unions and more than 32.7 million members in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Virginia.
Skaggs brings more than 30 years of executive leadership in financial services, including the past 15 years as president and CEO of USF Credit Union, which serves 77,000 members and manages $1.3 billion in assets.
“Rick’s passion, integrity and decades of experience empower us to move forward with vision and purpose. Rick’s reelection as chair is a testament to the deep trust and respect he has earned from credit union leaders across our four-state footprint,” said Samantha Beeler, president of The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates. “Under his leadership, we’ve expanded our reach, strengthened collaboration and elevated our impact on behalf of our members.”
Pasco to host career fair
DADE CITY – Pasco County Government’s human resources department is hosting an in-person career fair.
Managers will be on-site conducting on-the-spot interviews from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at Pasco County Cooperative Extension, 36702 County Road 52, Dade City. Dress to impress and bring several copies of your resume.
The following career opportunities are available: 911 dispatchers, correctional officer trainees, engineers, field inspectors, firefighters and paramedics, GoPasco bus drivers, parks and recreation, public works/equipment operators and utility positions.
On the web: MyPasco.net
Denny’s reopens Brandon restaurant
BRANDON – Denny’s is reopening its Brandon location with an updated design.
The location at 1301 West Brandon Boulevard is owned by John Metz. He operates more than 60 Denny’s restaurants across the country.
The Brandon Denny’s will be open 24/7, continuing to serve guests around the clock with comfort food, friendly service and a refreshed space.
Weichert-affiliated offices welcome new members
TAMPA – Weichert-affiliated offices in the Tampa area recently welcomed new members to its team.
Kiana McLean, Jessica Sammis and Christine Zak have joined Weichert, Realtors – Exclusive Properties at 11734 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
Contact Hector Contreras at 727-344-9325 or for details.
North Tampa Bay events
LAND O’ LAKES – North Tampa Bay Chamber will host a Business Breakfast and Leading Ladies Network discussion.
- 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.
- Attorney Ron Weaver, a land development and zoning attorney, serves as speaker for the Business Breakfast from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 5 at Pasco Hernando State College’s Porter Campus, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., Wesley Chapel. Admission costs $25 for members and $30 for others. 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 Hudson Business & Brochure Exchange and Medical Roundtable.
- Reps from Premier Community Healthcare, Cares Clinic and Good Samaritan Clinic participate in a Medical Roundtable hosted by Adam Shumaker from 8 to 9 a.m. Aug. 7 at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., New Port Richey. Register in advance.
- The chamber introduces the Hudson Business & Brochure Exchange from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 7 at Vitality Living Baypoint Village, 7927 State Road 52, Hudson. The event is free for members or $14 with lunch. Register in advance.
Visit greaterpasco.com for details about the chamber and events.
East Pasco events
DADE CITY – East Pasco Chamber members will host a ribbon cutting and networking event.
- Members hold a ribbon cutting at Fluffy Puppy Grooming from 11 a.m. to noon July 31 at the chamber’s office, 38550 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills. The ribbon will be cut at 11:30 a.m.
- Members meet up for Coffee & Networking from 8 to 9 a.m. Aug. 1 at the chamber’s Zephyrhills location, 38550 5th Ave., or 8 to 9 a.m. Aug. 5 at the chamber’s Dade City location, 14112 8th St. Register in advance.
Visit eastpascochamber.org for details about the chamber and events.
Quick Hits
- Pasco EDC presents 37th Annual Awards from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 4 at Saddlebrook Resort, 5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel. The event includes an awards ceremony, trade show and dinner. General admission costs $125. Register at pascoedc.com.
- FloridaCommerce announced a gain of 128,100 private sector jobs (+1.5%) over the year in June 2025. The education and health services sector added 1,300 jobs in June 2025 to lead all industries.
