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Business Digest (9/10/25): Briefing focuses on hospital’s plans

September 10, 2025 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Economic briefing focuses on hospital’s plans

WESLEY CHAPEL – The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will discuss plans by Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital to open a new pediatric acute care hospital in Wesley Chapel during its quarterly Economic Development Briefing.

The panel will consist of the following leaders: 

  • Justin Olsen, chief operating officer for Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.
  • Joseph Perno, M.D., vice president of medical affairs for Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.
  • Teresa Campbell, architect and principal in charge for HKS Architects.
  • Bryan Durkin, operations manager for Robins & Morton.

The event takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 24 at Pasco Hernando State College – Porter Campus, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., Wesley Chapel. Admission costs $25 for members and $30 for others. 

Online registration is required. Register at northtampabaychamber.com.

 

Mike Gross

Outplay Marketing earns digital marketing recognition

LAND O’ LAKES – Outplay Marketing has been recognized by the Best of Florida Awards in the Digital Marketing Firm category for the second consecutive year. 

“This back-to-back recognition underscores our commitment to helping small and medium-sized businesses gain visibility and achieve their goals in today’s dynamic digital landscape,” Owner and CEO Mike Gross said. 

Outplay Marketing delivers results-driven strategies that help businesses grow, engage their audiences and strengthen their reputations. The digital marketing agency offers review and reputation management, website design and management, SEO, digital advertising, social media lead generation and content marketing.

On the web: outplaymarketing.com

 

North Tampa Bay events

LAND O’ LAKES – North Tampa Bay Chamber will host ribbon cuttings and a coffee social. 

  • The chamber hosts a ribbon cutting for Ivybrook Academy from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at Tampa Palms, 5392 Primrose Lake Circle, Tampa. 
  • The chamber hosts a ribbon cutting for Mindful Elevation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 11 at 2604 Cypress Ridge Blvd., Suite 102D, Wesley Chapel. 
  • Members celebrate the grand opening of The Performance Lab with a ribbon cutting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 16 at 6920 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa. The ribbon will be cut at 11:30 a.m. 
  • Members engage in networking during a coffee social from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 17 at Spinner Law Firm, 2418 Cypress Glen Drive, Wesley Chapel. 

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 cuttings and programming for women and younger members.

  • The chamber hosts a ribbon cutting for Healthy Start Coalition of Pasco County from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at 7241 Little Road, New Port Richey. Register in advance. 
  • Members network during the Land O’ Lakes Brochure Exchange from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 11 at SpringHill Suites Tampa Suncoast Parkway, 16615 Crosspointe Run, Land O’ Lakes. Members get in free. Others pay $10. Food costs $14. Register in advance. 
  • The Young Professionals Group lets loose during a pub crawl from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12 at Rosie’s Tavern, 5728 Main St., New Port Richey. They’ll try other bars every 30 minutes. 
  • Members celebrate the grand opening of Crafted Milestone LLC’s Cottages at Oyster Bayou with a ribbon cutting from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 16 at 6715 Wander Lane, New Port Richey. The ribbon will be cut at 2:30 p.m. Register in advance. 
  • The Professional Women in Business group meets for their monthly networking lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 17 at HCA Florida Hospital Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, Trinity. Members pay $12. Others pay $15. 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 breakfast and coffee events.

  • The chamber holds its Business Breakfast from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Sept. 11 at Golden Corral, 6855 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills. Entry costs $15. Register in advance. 
  • Members meet up for Coffee & Networking from 8 to 9 a.m. Sept. 12 at the chamber’s Zephyrhills location, 38550 5th Ave., or 8 to 9 a.m. Sept. 16 at the chamber’s Dade City location, 14112 8th St. Register in advance. 

Visit eastpascochamber.org for details about the chamber and events. 

 

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