Business Digest

New Tampa gym
Come to the ribbon cutting for Crunch Gym Tampa Palms on April 1 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 15313 Amberly Drive in the Shoppes of Amberly in New Tampa. This is the sixth location for the fitness center.

Enjoy free fun, food and adult beverages.

For information, call the Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce at (813) 994-8534 or email .

New web-based company
SymphonicB2B will host a ribbon cutting on April 2 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at 2318 Cypress Lane, Unit 102, in Wesley Chapel.

The company provides assistance with website design, branding, social media, SEO, videos and printing, and is a subsidiary of Tampa-based Symphonic Distribution.

For information, call (866) 471-4749.

Zephyrhills chamber breakfast
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly breakfast April 2 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at the Golden Corral, at 6855 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. Guest speaker will be Ron Yasurek, general manager of Mosaic’s Plant City facility. He will discuss the company’s phosphate operations in Florida and the mission to help the world grow food it needs.

For information, contact the chamber at (813) 782-1913, or email .

New dry cleaners
Pristine Dry Clean & Alterations is open for business, and also is hiring. The family-owned store is at 23388 State Road 54, in Lutz, just down from Panera Bread.

Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Women-n-charge
Join the ladies of Women-n-Charge on April 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Pebble Creek Country Club, at 10550 Regents Park Drive, in Tampa. The meeting includes lunch and time to network.

The featured speaker will be Ginger Rockey-Johnson, the Original Spice Girl of Tampa Bay, who will discuss “How to Use Today’s Social Media to Market Your Business.”

The cost is $15 for members (payable the Tuesday before the meeting) and $18 for guests and members paying Wednesday and after.

To register, visit Women-n-Charge.com.

For information, call (813) 600-9848, or email .

Breakfast and ribbon cutting
The Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly breakfast meeting April 7 from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., at the conference center at Pasco-Hernando State College’s Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, 2727 Mansfield Blvd. The breakfast will be on the third floor, Room B-303.

The guest speaker will be Denyse Bales-Chubb, president and CEO of Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel.

Cost is $15 in advance for chamber members and $20 at the door for members and visitors. Online registration ends by 3 p.m., April 3.

After the breakfast, there will be a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m., for the new student coffee shop on the campus, on the fourth floor next to the library. The shop will be operated by Dash of Salt N’ Pepper.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or email .

Free business seminar
SMARTstart will offer a free seminar in “Marketing to Grow Your Business” April 7 from 1 p.m. to 3p.m., at the SMARTstart incubator in New Port Richey at 6345 Grand Blvd.

Instruction will include a growth audit and an analysis of factors affecting growth and expansion. There also will be information and resources to make sales, marketing and advertising decisions. Instructional handouts and materials will be distributed.

To register, visit SmartStartPasco.com, and click on “Events,“ or call (727) 478-0670. Emails also can be sent to Krista Covey at .

Grants for businesswomen
Are you a businesswoman who could use $1,000?

Women-n-Charge is offering two $1,000 grants this spring. The grants can be used towards business-related equipment or services and continuing education. The nonprofit’s mission, in part, is to support and assist professional women in managing their businesses more effectively.

Learn more about the grants at Women-n-Charge.com. Applications are available online and are due April 15.

For information, contact Judy Nicolosi, treasurer of Women-n-Charge, at (813) 600-9848, or email .

Two-day career fair
Pasco Hernando State College will host Opportunity 2015 Hernando County Career Fair on April 9 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and April 10 from 9 a.m. to noon, at the North Campus, Building B Conference Center, 11415 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Brooksville.

On April 9, there will be free seminars on resume writing, interview skills and proper attire and etiquette for interviews.

On April 10, local employers will be present to accept resumes and do on-the-spot interviews. Dress professionally and bring lots of resumes.

The event is free but pre-registration is required at HernandoCountyCareerFair2015.eventbrite.com.

For information, call Nicole Miller at (352) 7907-5174 or Steve Wilson at (352) 293-1123.

Rotary Club needs bee sponsors
The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Noon needs sponsors for the third annual “BEE Part of the Buzz” adult spelling bee.

The spelling bee will be April 10 at 6:30 p.m., at the Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club, 10641 Old Tampa Bay Drive, in San Antonio. The event helps raise funds for the Pasco Education Foundation.

Donations range from $1,500 for a Queen Bee sponsorship to $150 for a four-person team.

For information, email Erin Meyer at .

East Pasco Networking Group
The East Pasco Networking Group will meet April 14 at Rose’s Café at 38426 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.

Networking begins at 8 a.m., with the meeting starting at 8:30 a.m.

Jeanette Hall, Pasco Shopper advertising representative, is the guest speaker.

For information, call Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491, or email him at .

Business Link available monthly
Business Link, a monthly small business gathering hosted by the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, meets the second Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:30 a.m.

The meeting is designed to provide a networking and information-sharing platform for the business community.

For locations, details and to reserve a seat, email , or call (352) 588-2732, ext. 1237.

Health center grand opening
Premier Community HealthCare Group will have a ribbon cutting and grand opening for the Lacoochee Family Health Center March 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 pm., at 38724 Mudcat Grant Blvd., in Dade City.

There will be a brief ceremony followed by tours and a reception at the Lacoochee Community Center.

The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce are co-hosts of the event.

Employ Veterans Seminar
Are you an employer interested in hiring veterans? The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce and the office of U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis will co-host the Employ Veterans Seminar March 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 pm., at the Microtel Inn & Suites, 7839 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.

RSVP for this free seminar by March 27. A light lunch will be served.

Representatives from state agencies will be on-hand to answer questions about available incentives and funding for job-specific training.

For information and to make reservations call (813) 782-1913, or email .

Classes in creativity
Studio Twenty8 will host a ribbon cutting March 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 28152 Paseo Drive, within The Shops at Wiregrass, in Wesley Chapel.

The studio offers a range of creative classes in painting, music, photography and graphic design.

For information, call (866) 471-4749.

Meet Zephyrhills physician
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will host an open house and ribbon cutting March 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., for Dr. Stacy Taylor-Hunt, a doctor of osteopathy.

She is joining the staff at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Family Medicine, Suite B, 37908 Daughtery Road, in Zephyrhills. Free glucose, blood pressure and/or BMI screenings will be available. Sandwiches, salads, desserts and beverages will be provided.

New web-based company
SymphonicB2B will have a ribbon cutting on April 2 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at 2318 Cypress Lane, Unit 102, in Wesley Chapel.

The company provides assistance with website design, branding, social media, SEO, videos and printing, and is a subsidiary of Tampa-based Symphonic Distribution.

For information, call (866) 471-4749.

Zephyrhills chamber breakfast
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly breakfast April 2 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at the Golden Corral, at 6855 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. The guest speaker will be Ron Yasurek, general manager of Mosaic’s Plant City facility. He will discuss the company’s phosphate operations in Florida and the mission to help the world grow the food it needs.

For information, contact the chamber at (813) 782-1913, or email .

Women-n-charge
Join the vibrant ladies of Women-n-Charge on April 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, at 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa. The meeting includes lunch and time to network.

The featured speaker will be Ginger Rockey-Johnson, the Original Spice Girl of Tampa Bay, who will discuss “How to Use Today’s Social Media to Market Your Business.”

The cost is $15 for members (payable the Tuesday before the meeting), and $18 for guests and members paying Wednesday and after.

To register, visit Women-n-Charge.com.

For information, contact Judy at (813) 600-9848, or email .

New mattress shop opens
Mighty Mattresses is open for business at 21126 State Road 54 in Lutz.

The discount mattress retailer had a ribbon cutting on March 3.

The store is on the southwest corner of State Road 54 and Land O’ Lakes Boulevard, with an entrance off State Road 54.

Grants for businesswomen
Are you a businesswoman who could use $1,000?

Women-n-Charge is offering two $1,000 grants this spring. The grants can be used towards business-related equipment or services and continuing education. The nonprofit’s mission, in part, is to support and assist professional women in managing their businesses more effectively.

Learn more about the grants at Women-n-Charge.com. Applications are available online and are due April 15.

For information, contact Judy Nicolosi, treasurer of Women-n-Charge, at (813) 600-9848, or email .

Two-day career fair
Pasco-Hernando State College will host Opportunity 2015 Hernando County Career Fair on April 9 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and April 10 from 9 a.m. to noon, at the North Campus, Building B Conference Center, 11415 Ponce de Leon Blvd., in Brooksville.

On April 9, there will be free seminars on resume writing, interview skills and proper attire and etiquette for interviews. Keynote speaker will be Steve Wilson of Pasco-Hernando State College.

On April 10, local employers will be present to accept resumes and do on-the-spot interviews. Dress professionally and bring lots of resumes.

The event is free but pre-registration is required at HernandoCountyCareerFair2015.eventbrite.com.

For information, call Nicole Miller at (352) 7907-5174, or Steve Wilson at (352) 293-1123.

Rotary Club needs bee sponsors
The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Noon needs sponsors for the third annual “BEE Part of the Buzz” adult spelling bee.

The spelling bee will be April 10 at 6:30 p.m., at the Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club, 10641 Old Tampa Bay Drive, in San Antonio. Teams compete in three rounds with words progressing in spelling difficulty from easy to intermediate to difficult.

Spectators cheer on their favorite teams in a fun event that helps raise funds for the Pasco Education Foundation. Donations range from $1,500 for a Queen Bee sponsorship to $150 for a four-person team.

For information, email Erin Meyer at .

East Pasco Networking Group
The East Pasco Networking Group will meet April 14 at Rose’s Café at 38426 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.

Networking begins at 8 a.m., with the meeting starting at 8:30 a.m.

The guest speaker is Jeanette Hall, Pasco Shopper advertising representative.

For information, call Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491, or email him at .

Business Link available monthly
Business Link, a monthly small business gathering hosted by the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, meets the second Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:30 a.m.

The meeting is designed to provide a networking and information-sharing platform for the business community.

For locations, details and to reserve a seat, email , or call (352) 588-2732, ext. 1237.

Wesley Chapel networking group
Networking for Your Success meets every Thursday at 8 a.m., at Lexington Oaks Country Club, 2615 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

Cost is $5, and annual membership to the group is $79.

Business luncheon
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will host its Lunch N’ Learn Business Forum March 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the chamber’s boardroom, 6013 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Suite 105. The forum is held on the third Thursday each month.

Guest speakers will be Albert Verile and Kirby Lavallee of SharpLine Investigations. They will discuss how to protect your business against fraud.

The cost is $15 including lunch. An RSVP is required.

For information, call the chamber office at (813) 994-8534.

Employment fair in New Port Richey
CareerSource Pasco Hernando will have an employment fair March 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 6347 Grand Blvd., in New Port Richey.

The event is free and open to the public.

Dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes.

For information, contact CareerSource Pasco Hernando at (727) 484-3400, or visit CareerSourcePascoHernando.com.

Insurance ribbon cutting
Gunter and Gunter Insurance will host an open house and grand opening March 24 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at 28969 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel.

Suncoast Auto Glass will be on-site for free windshield repair. There will be giveaways, and people who sign up for free automobile insurance quotes will be entered in a drawing for a $100 gift card from Publix Super Market. Catering will be provided by The Private Chef.

For information, call the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce at (813) 994-8534, or Gunter and Gunter at (813) 994-3900.

New mattress shop opens
Mighty Mattresses is open for business at 21126 State Road 54 in Lutz. The discount mattress retailer had a ribbon cutting on March 3.

The store is on the southwest corner of State Road 54 and Land O’ Lakes Boulevard with an entrance off State Road 54.

Employ Veterans Seminar
Are you an employer interested in hiring veterans? The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce and the office of U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis will co-host the Employ Veterans Seminar March 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 pm., at the Microtel Inn & Suites, 7839 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.

RSVP for this free seminar by March 27. A light lunch will be served.

Representatives from state agencies will be there to answer questions about available incentives and funding for job-specific training.

For information and to make reservations, call (813) 782-1913, or email .

Grants for businesswomen
Are you a businesswoman who could use $1,000?

Women-n-Charge is offering two $1,000 grants this spring. The grants can be used toward business-related equipment or services and continuing education. The nonprofit’s mission, in part, is to support and assist professional women in managing their businesses more effectively.

Learn more about the grants at Women-n-Charge.com. Applications are available online and are due April 15.

For information, contact Judy Nicolosi, treasurer of Women-n-Charge, at (813) 600-9848, or email .

East Pasco Networking Group
The East Pasco Networking Group will meet March 24 at Rose’s Café at 38426 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.

Networking begins at 8 a.m., with the meeting starting at 8:30 a.m.

Leja Apple, former Miss Pasco and former Miss Nature’s Coast, is the guest speaker.

For information, call Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491, or email him at .

Meet Zephyrhills physician
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will host an open house and ribbon cutting March 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., for Dr. Stacy Taylor-Hunt, a doctor of osteopathy.

She is joining the staff at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Family Medicine, Suite B, 37908 Daughtery Road in Zephyrhills.

Free glucose, blood pressure and/or BMI screenings will be available.

Sandwiches, salads, desserts and beverages will be provided.

Two-day career fair
Pasco-Hernando State College will host Opportunity 2015 Hernando County Career Fair April 9 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and April 10 from 9 a.m. to noon, at the North Campus, Building B Conference Center, 11415 Ponce de Leon Blvd., in Brooksville.

On April 9, free seminars will focus on resume writing, interview skills, and proper attire and etiquette for interviews. The keynote speaker will be Steve Wilson of Pasco-Hernando State College.

On April 10, local employers will accept resumes and perform on-the-spot interviews. Dress professionally and bring lots of resumes.

The event is free, but preregistration is required at HernandoCountyCareerFair2015eventbrite.com.

For information, call Nicole Miller at (352) 7907-5174, or Steve Wilson at (352) 293-1123.

Rotary Club needs bee sponsors
The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Noon needs sponsors for the third annual “BEE Part of the Buzz” adult spelling bee.

The spelling bee will be April 10 at 6:30 p.m., at the Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club, 10641 Old Tampa Bay Drive in San Antonio. Teams compete in three rounds with words progressing in spelling difficulty from easy to intermediate to difficult.

Spectators cheer on their favorite teams in a fun event that helps raise funds for the Pasco Education Foundation. Donations range from $1,500 for a Queen Bee sponsorship to $150 for a four-person team.

For information, email Erin Meyer at .

Business Link available monthly
Business Link, a monthly small business gathering hosted by the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, meets the second Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:30 a.m.

The meeting is designed to provide a networking and information-sharing platform for the business community.

For locations, details and to reserve a seat, email , or call (352) 588-2732, ext. 1237.

Wesley Chapel networking group
Networking for Your Success meets every Thursday at 8 a.m., at Lexington Oaks Country Club, 2615 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

Cost is $5, and annual membership to the group is $79.

Local businesses honored
The Pasco-Hernando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recognized area businesses at its 2014 Annual Awards Banquet on Feb. 27, 2015.

Award winners were Rivera Chiropractic, small business of the year; Latin Twist Café, medium business of the year; Wesley Chapel Toyota, large business of the year; and Sunrise of Pasco County Inc., nonprofit of the year.

John Jay Anglada was named volunteer of the year.

Rotary of Wesley Chapel Sunrise
Kelly Rossi of Eckerd will speak at the Rotary of Wesley Chapel Sunrise meeting March 13 at 7:15 a.m. She will discuss Eckerd’s Raising Hope program, a supportive service for children entering foster care in Pasco County.

The club meets at 7:15 a.m., every Friday, at the Quail Hollow Golf & Country Club, 6225 Old Pasco Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544. Breakfast is $10. Guests and new members are always welcome.

If you are interested in getting more involved through civic engagement or have a relevant topic to share with the club, contact Cheryl Pollock at , or call her at (813) 924-0731.

Networking opportunity
Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will sponsor Wednesday Morning Networking March 18, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Hungry Harry’s Family Bar-B-Que, 3116 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. The $7 cost includes breakfast.

There will be a short networking presentation followed by an opportunity for each guest to present a “30 Second Commercial.”

For information, call (813) 909-2722 or email .

Johnson & Johnson to create 700 jobs
The Hillsborough County Commission has agreed to pay up to $2.1 million in incentive payments to Johnson & Johnson Inc., which plans to open a North American shared services headquarters. The deal is expected to produce about 700 jobs.

The county incentives are a match to the state’s $7 million awarded to the pharmaceutical and health care products company to generate higher-wage jobs.

County officials expect Johnson & Johnson to invest $23.5 million while creating jobs with an average annual wage of at least $75,000. The county’s incentives will be paid on a per job basis over four years, beginning in fiscal year 2017.

Russian businesswomen come to Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Lutz will welcome six Russian women business entrepreneurs as special keynote speakers March 17 at 7 a.m. The women are participating in The Open World Leadership program, an independent agency of the United States Congress. For information on the program, visit OpenWorld.gov.

The Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club, 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway, Lutz. Meeting and breakfast cost $10. Guests and new members are welcome.

For information, call Doug Andrews (813) 857-7089.

Dade City chamber breakfast
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast will be March 17 at 7:30 a.m., at Kafe Kokopelli, 37940 Live Oak Ave., Dade City.

Guests must RSVP if attending. The cost is $5 at the door.

San Antonio Citizen’s Federal Credit Union is sponsoring the breakfast.

For information, call Jo Uber at (352) 567-3769.

Starkey Ranch names homebuilder
Taylor Morrison will build 560 homes in the 220-acre Esplanade at Starkey Ranch, one of several subdivisions within the master-planned community in Odessa off State Road 54, according to a press release from Wheelock Communities, Starkey Ranch’s developer.

The gated village will have a private clubhouse, heated resort-style pool and spa, tennis courts and a fitness center. Esplanade is expected to open in early 2016.

The Starkey Ranch Welcome Center will open this spring, with a late spring opening planned for the community’s first subdivision, Whitfield Park.

Grants for businesswomen
Are you a businesswoman who could use $1,000?

Women-n-Charge is offering two $1,000 grants this spring. The grants can be used towards business-related equipment or services and continuing education. The nonprofit’s mission, in part, is to support and assist professional women in managing their businesses more effectively.

Learn more about the grants at Women-n-Charge.com. Applications are available online and are due April 15.

For information, contact Judy Nicolosi, treasurer of Women-n-Charge, at (813) 600-9848, or email .

East Pasco Networking Group
The East Pasco Networking Group will meet March 24 at Rose’s Café at 38426 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.

Networking begins at 8 a.m., with the meeting starting at 8:30 a.m.

Leja Apple, former Miss Pasco and former Miss Nature’s Coast, is the guest speaker.

For information, call Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491, or email him at .

Rotary Club needs bee sponsors
The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Noon needs sponsors for the third annual “BEE Part of the Buzz” adult spelling bee.

The spelling bee will be April 10 at 6:30 p.m., at the Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club, 10641 Old Tampa Bay Drive in San Antonio. Teams compete in three rounds with words progressing in spelling difficulty from easy to intermediate to difficult.

Spectators cheer on their favorite teams in a fun event that helps raise funds for the Pasco Education Foundation. Donations range from $1,500 for a Queen Bee sponsorship to $150 for a four-person team.

For information, email Erin Meyer at .

Business Link available monthly
Business Link, a monthly small business gathering hosted by the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, meets the second Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:30 a.m.

The meeting is designed to provide a networking and information-sharing platform for the business community.

For locations, details and to reserve a seat, email , or call (352) 588-2732, ext. 1237.

Wesley Chapel networking group
Networking for Your Success meets every Thursday at 8 a.m., at Lexington Oaks Country Club, 2615 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

Cost is $5, and annual membership to the group is $79.

Dade City chamber needs volunteers
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce is looking for some volunteers to help with the chamber event season.

With winter residents returning to the area, there are a number of activities the chamber needs help to staff. The chamber is looking for people who are friendly and outgoing, who have knowledge of the local area and activities, and are team-oriented.

For information, email .

 

Women’s networking
WOW, Women of Wesley Chapel, will meet for a networking breakfast March 6 from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m., at the Health & Wellness Center of Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel. The meeting will be in the second floor conference room.

The guest speaker will be Katherine M. Johnson, president of Pasco-Hernando State College, who is retiring this summer.

WOW meets on the first Friday of each month. Come experience networking, education, women supporting women, and professional growth.

The 2015 annual dues of $10 (for chamber women only) will be payable at the meeting by cash or check. No credit cards accepted. Guests may attend twice a year without charge.

Rotary Club meets
Steve Morey of the Tampa Hillsborough County Economic Development Corporation will be the keynote speaker at the Rotary Club of Lutz on March 10. He will discuss present and future growth in Hillsborough County.

The club meets at 7 a.m., every Tuesday, at the Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club at 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway in Lutz.

The meeting and breakfast is $10. Guests and new members are welcome.

For information, call Doug Andrews at (813) 857-7089.

Union Park model home
David Weekley Homes will host a ribbon-cutting for a model home in Union Park March 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 32242 Watoga Loop in Wesley Chapel.

The event is open to the public. Come tour the homes, meet the staff and enjoy hors d’oeuvres.

For information, call (813) 994-8534 or (813) 422-6144.

Grants for businesswomen
Are you a businesswoman who could use $1,000?

Women-n-Charge is offering two $1,000 grants this spring. The grants can be used toward business-related equipment or services and continuing education. The nonprofit’s mission, in part, is to support and assist professional women in managing their businesses more effectively.

Learn more about the grants at Women-n-Charge.com. Applications are available online and are due April 15.

For information, contact Judy Nicolosi, treasurer of Women-n-Charge, at (813) 600-9848, or email .

East Pasco Networking Group
The East Pasco Networking Group will meet at Rose’s Café at 38426 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.

Networking begins at 8 a.m., with the meeting starting at 8:30 a.m.

Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco is the guest speaker on March 10.

For information, call Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491, or email him at .

Career Fairs
Rasmussen College will host its Spring Career Fair March 5 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the college’s Land O’Lakes campus at 18600 Fernview St.

Students, alumni and residents will be able to speak with hiring managers of local companies and learn about resources to aid in job searches.

Rasmussen College also will host a Career Fair March 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at its New Port Richey campus at 8661 Citizens Drive.

For information about the Land O’ Lakes event, call (813) 435-3601.

For information about the New Port Richey event, call (727) 942-0069.

Women-n-Charge Meet
Women-n-Charge, a women’s networking group, will meet March 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa.

The meeting includes lunch and time to network. Suzanne Gray, founder of ReNew Life Wellness Center, will be the featured speaker.

Come share talents, build relationships and share resources with other women in business.

The cost is $15 for members who pay by Tuesday before the meeting, and $18 for guests and members who pay Wednesday and after.

To register, visit Women-n-Charge.com.

For information, contact Judy at (813) 600-9848, or email .

Rotary Club needs bee sponsors
The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Noon needs sponsors for the third annual “BEE Part of the Buzz” adult spelling bee.

The spelling bee will be April 10 at 6:30 p.m., at the Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club, 10641 Old Tampa Bay Drive in San Antonio. Teams compete in three rounds with words progressing in spelling difficulty from easy to intermediate to difficult.

Spectators cheer on their favorite teams in a fun event that helps raise funds for the Pasco Education Foundation. Donations range from $1,500 for a Queen Bee sponsorship to $150 for a four-person team.

For information, email Erin Meyer at .

NetFest gathering on March 5
The Pasco Economic Development Council is hosting its 13th annual NetFest, which is short for Networking Festival, March 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Starkey Ranch on State Road 54 in Odessa.

The event is a casual night of food, drink and music — and a great chance to network.

For more information, visit PascoEDC.com.

Central Pasco Chamber to host new expo
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce is launching a new event this year called the 2015 Community Fun Day and Business Expo.

The event, open to everyone, will spotlight businesses and service providers in the northern area of Hillsborough and the central area of Pasco counties.

There will be fun and games for kids, live entertainment, door prizes and a food truck rally.

The event’s theme is “Keeping It Local — Moving our Businesses Forward.”

The two-day event, free to the public, will be March 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and March 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.

Sponsorships and booth spaces are available.

Visit CentralPascoChamber.com for an application.

For more information, call (813) 909-2722, or email .

Clubhouse at Estancia opens
The Estancia Club at Estancia at Wiregrass had a ribbon cutting and grand opening on Feb. 11.

The club has a private clubroom, state-of-the-art fitness facility, an aquatic center with a resort style pool, a tower water slide and a lap pool.

The clubhouse is located in a master-planned community in Wesley Chapel at 4000 Estancia Blvd.

Grants for businesswomen
Are you a businesswoman who could use $1,000?

Women-n-Charge is offering two $1,000 grants this spring. The grants can be used towards business-related equipment or services and continuing education. The nonprofit’s mission, in part, is to support and assist professional women in managing their businesses more effectively.

Learn more about the grants at Women-n-Charge.com. Applications are available online and are due April 15.

For information, contact Judy Nicolosi, treasurer of Women-n-Charge, at (813) 600-9848, or email .

East Pasco Networking Group
The East Pasco Networking Group will meet at Rose’s Café at 38426 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.

Networking begins at 8 a.m., with the meeting starting at 8:30 a.m.

Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco is the guest speaker on March 10.

For information, call Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491, or email him at .

Career Fairs
Rasmussen College will host its Spring Career Fair March 5 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., on the college’s Land O’Lakes campus at 18600 Fernview St.

Students, alumni and residents will be able to speak with hiring managers of local companies and learn about resources to aid in job searches.

Rasmussen College also will host a Career Fair March 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at its New Port Richey campus at 8661 Citizens Drive.

For information about the Land O’ Lakes event, call (813) 435-3601.

For information about the New Port Richey event, call (727) 942-0069.

Women-n-Charge Meet
Women-n-Charge, a women’s networking group, will meet March 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa.

The meeting includes lunch and time to network. Suzanne Gray, founder of ReNew Life Wellness Center, will be the featured speaker.

Come share talents, build relationships and share resources with other women in business.

The cost is $15 for members who pay by Tuesday before the meeting, and $18 for guests and members who pay Wednesday and after.

To register, visit Women-n-Charge.com.

For information, contact Judy at (813) 600-9848, or email .

Rotary Club needs bee sponsors
The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Noon needs sponsors for the third annual “BEE Part of the Buzz” adult spelling bee.

The spelling bee will be April 10 at 6:30 p.m., at the Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club, 10641 Old Tampa Bay Drive in San Antonio. Teams compete in three rounds with words progressing in spelling difficulty from easy to intermediate to difficult.

Spectators cheer on their favorite teams in a fun event that helps raise funds for the Pasco Education Foundation. Donations range from $1,500 for a Queen Bee sponsorship to $150 for a four-person team.

For information, email Erin Meyer at .

NetFest sponsors needed
The Pasco Economic Development Council is hosting its 13th annual NetFest, which is short for Networking Festival, March 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Starkey Ranch on State Road 54 in Odessa.

The council is seeking sponsorships ranging from $500 to $2,000.

The event is a casual night of food, drink and music — and a great chance to network.

For more information, visit PascoEDC.com.

Central Pasco Chamber to host new expo
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce is launching a new event this year called the 2015 Community Fun Day and Business Expo.

The event, open to everyone, will spotlight businesses and service providers in the northern area of Hillsborough and the central area of Pasco counties.

There will be fun and games for kids, live entertainment, door prizes and a food truck rally.

The event’s theme is “Keeping It Local — Moving our Businesses Forward.”

The two-day event, free to the public, will be March 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and March 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.

Sponsorships and booth spaces are available.

Visit CentralPascoChamber.com for an application.

For more information, call (813) 909-2722, or email .

Business Link available monthly
Business Link, a monthly small business gathering hosted by the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, meets the second Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:30 a.m.

The meeting is designed to provide a networking and information-sharing platform for the business community.

For locations, details and to reserve a seat, email , or call (352) 588-2732, ext. 1237.

Wesley Chapel networking group
Networking for Your Success meets every Thursday at 8 a.m., at Lexington Oaks Country Club, 2615 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

Cost is $5, and annual membership to the group is $79.

Dade City chamber needs volunteers
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce is looking for some volunteers to help with the chamber event season.

With winter residents returning to the area, there are a number of activities the chamber needs help to staff. The chamber is looking for people who are friendly and outgoing, who have knowledge of the local area and activities, and are team-oriented.

For information, email .

Jobs on the go
CareerSource Pasco Hernando has reintroduced its Mobile One Stop, a 38-foot bus retrofitted with 13 computer stations. It’s complete with satellite Internet, telecommunications, printing, copying and scanning — everything anyone would need to find a job.

It provides service to more than 100 people every month with stops that include the New River Branch Library in Zephyrhills among others.

For details on where Mobile One Stop will be, visit CareerSourcePascoHernando.com.

 

Grants for businesswomen
Are you a businesswoman who could use $1,000? Women-n-Charge is offering two $1,000 grants this spring. The grants can be used towards business-related equipment or services and continuing education. The nonprofit’s mission, in part, is to support and assist professional women in managing their businesses more effectively.

Learn more about the grants at www.women-n-charge.com. Applications are available online and will be due April 15. For information, contact Judy Nicolosi, treasurer of Women-n-Charge, at (813) 600-9848, or email .

East Pasco Networking Group
The East Pasco Networking Group will meet at Rose’s Café at 38426 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills. Networking begins at 8 a.m., with the meeting starting at 8:30 a.m. Diane Kortus, owner/publisher of The Laker/Lutz News is guest speaker on Feb. 24.

For information, call Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491, or email him at .

Career Fair
Rasmussen College will hold its Spring Career Fair from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on March 5 on the college’s Land O’Lakes campus at 18600 Fernview St.

Students, alumni and residents will be able to speak with hiring managers of local companies and learn about resources to aid in job searches..

Rasmussen College also will hold a Career Fair from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on March 4 at its New Port Richey campus at 8661 Citizens Drive.

For information about the Land O’ Lakes event, call (813) 435-3601. For information about the New Port Richey event, call (727) 942-0069.

Attorney addresses forum
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch N’ Learn Business Forum Feb. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the chamber’s boardroom at 6013 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Suite 105.

The guest speaker will be attorney Dineen Wasylik, of DPW Legal, who will discuss the Top Five Intellectual Property Mistakes Small Businesses Make and How to Avoid Them. Wasylik is a certified intellectual property expert.

Registration is limited to 15 people. The cost is $15, including lunch.

For information, contact the chamber office at (813) 994-8534 or email .

Burgess Opens District Office
State Rep. Danny Burgess will celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of his new district office on Feb. 24 at Creekside Center, 35358 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills.

The open house will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m.

The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce, Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce, Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce, Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce and Pasco Hernando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting the event.

Rotary Club Needs Bee Sponsors
The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Noon needs sponsors for the third annual “BEE Part of the Buzz” adult spelling bee.

The spelling bee will be April 10 at 6:30 p.m., at the Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club at 10641 Old Tampa Bay Drive in San Antonio. Teams compete in three rounds with words progressing in spelling difficulty from easy to intermediate to difficult.

Spectators cheer on their favorite teams in a fun event that helps raise funds for the Pasco Education Foundation. Donations range from $1,500 for a Queen Bee sponsorship to $150 for a four-person team.

For information, email Erin Meyer at .

NetFest sponsors needed
The Pasco Economic Development Council is hosting its 13th annual NetFest, which is short for Networking Festival, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., on March 5 at Starkey Ranch on State Road 54 in Odessa.

The council is seeking sponsorships ranging from $500 to $2,000.

The event is a casual night of food, drink and music — and a great chance to network.

For more information, visit PascoEDC.com.

Central Pasco Chamber to host new expo
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce is launching a new event this year called the 2015 Community Fun Day and Business Expo.

The event, open to everyone, will spotlight businesses and service providers in the northern area of Hillsborough and the central area of Pasco counties.

There will be fun and games for kids, live entertainment, door prizes and a food truck rally.

The event’s theme is “Keeping It Local — Moving our Businesses Forward.”

The two-day event, free to the public, will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., on March 6 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on March 7. It will be at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.

Sponsorships and booth spaces are available.

Visit CentralPascoChamber.com for an application.

For more information, call (813) 909-2722, or email .

Business Link available monthly
Business Link, a monthly small business gathering hosted by the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, meets the second Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:30 a.m.

The meeting is designed to provide a networking and information-sharing platform for the business community.

For locations, details and to reserve a seat, email , or call (352) 588-2732, ext. 1237.

Wesley Chapel networking group
Networking for Your Success meets every Thursday at 8 a.m., at Lexington Oaks Country Club, 2615 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

Cost is $5, and annual membership to the group is $79.

Dade City chamber needs volunteers
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce is looking for some volunteers to help with the chamber event season.

With winter residents returning to the area, there are a number of activities the chamber needs help to staff. The chamber is looking for people who are friendly and outgoing, who have knowledge of the local area and activities, and are team-oriented.

For information, email .

North Tampa Chamber meeting
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have a general meeting Feb. 12 at Brunchies Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch & Catering at 14366 N. Dale Mabry Highway.

Guest speaker will be Mary McDonald, director of development with The Spring of Tampa Bay.

Doors open at 11 a.m., for informal networking. Serving begins at 11:30 a.m., and the program starts at 11:45 a.m.

For early bird registration, people should RSVP to the chamber office by 5 p.m., on Feb. 10 to get the discounted rate of $16 (The charge applies, whether or not you eat). Reservations will be accepted after that date on the attendee check-in list for $21 payable online or at the door.

For directions or information, call (813) 908-7023.

Dade Chamber business breakfast
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce will have its business breakfast Feb. 17 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at The Creation Café at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills at 7050 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills is the sponsor. The guest speaker will be orthopedic surgeon Gerald “Trey” Alexander III who will discuss the hospital’s Bone & Joint Center.  Alexander’s expertise is in hip and knee replacement and in revision of painful and failed hip and knee replacement.

Made-to-order omelets, a waffle station, yogurt parfaits and fresh fruit will be available. Breakfast is $5 per person. There will be door prizes and giveaways.

Please RSVP, if attending, to , or call (352) 567-3769.

Attorney addresses forum
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch N’ Learn Business Forum Feb. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the chamber’s boardroom at 6013 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Suite 105.

The guest speaker will be attorney Dineen Wasylik, of DPW Legal, who will discuss the Top Five Intellectual Property Mistakes Small Businesses Make and How to Avoid Them. Wasylik is a certified intellectual property expert.

Registration is limited to 15 people. The cost is $15, including lunch.

For information, contact the chamber office at (813) 994-8534 or email .

Burgess Opens District Office
State Rep. Danny Burgess will celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of his new district office on Feb. 24 at Creekside Center, 35358 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills.

The open house will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m.

The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce, Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce, Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce, Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce and Pasco Hernando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting the event.

Rotary Club Needs Bee Sponsors
The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Noon needs sponsors for the third annual “BEE Part of the Buzz” Adult Spelling Bee.

The spelling bee will be April 10 at 6:30 p.m., at the Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club at 10641 Old Tampa Bay Drive in San Antonio. Teams compete in three rounds with words progressing in spelling difficulty from easy to intermediate to difficult.

Spectators cheer on their favorite teams in a fun event that helps raise funds for the Pasco Education Foundation. Donations range from $1,500 for a Queen Bee sponsorship to $150 for a four-person team.

For information, email Erin Meyer at .

NetFest sponsors needed
The Pasco Economic Development Council is hosting its 13th annual NetFest, which is short for Networking Festival, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., on March 5 at Starkey Ranch on State Road 54 in Odessa.

The council is seeking sponsorships ranging from $500 to $2,000.

The event is a casual night of food, drink and music — and a great chance to network.

For more information, visit PascoEDC.com.

Central Pasco Chamber to host new expo
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce is launching a new event this year called the 2015 Community Fun Day and Business Expo.

The event, open to everyone, will spotlight businesses and service providers in the northern area of Hillsborough and the central area of Pasco counties.

There will be fun and games for kids, live entertainment, door prizes and a food truck rally.

The event’s theme is “Keeping It Local — Moving our Businesses Forward.”

The two-day event, free to the public, will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., on March 6 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on March 7. It will be at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.

Sponsorships and booth spaces are available.

Visit CentralPascoChamber.com for an application.

For more information, call (813) 909-2722, or email .

Business Link available monthly
Business Link, a monthly small business gathering hosted by the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, meets the second Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:30 a.m.

The meeting is designed to provide a networking and information-sharing platform for the business community.

For locations, details and to reserve a seat, email , or call (352) 588-2732, ext. 1237.

Wesley Chapel networking group
Networking for Your Success meets every Thursday at 8 a.m., at Lexington Oaks Country Club, 2615 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

Cost is $5, and annual membership to the group is $79.

Dade City chamber needs volunteers
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce is looking for some volunteers to help with the chamber event season.

With winter residents returning to the area, there are a number of activities the chamber needs help to staff. The chamber is looking for people who are friendly and outgoing, who have knowledge of the local area and activities, and are team-oriented.

For information, email .

Catholic Business Networking seeks members
The Catholic Business Networking group is looking for Catholic business owners, employees and supporters interested in joining it for regular meetings every Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 2348 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes.

The group has annual dues of $60, and there is a minimum attendance requirement of two meetings per month.

For information, call (813) 833-4737, or visit CBNTampa.com.

 

Lennar names new Tampa director of sales
Steve Seeger is new director of sales and marketing for Lennar, responsible for the homebuilder’s 39 communities in Tampa.

Seeger has been involved in sales and marketing for the homebuilding industry since 1995. He has held executive sales and marketing positions with companies in Phoenix, Houston, San Diego and Los Angeles.

He is a graduate of the University of West Florida and also has a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix.

Pure Health & Fitness Studio opens another location
Pure Health Studios has opened a second location in Wesley Chapel for its women-only personal training, group fitness and weight loss programs.

Located a half mile north of The Shops of Wiregrass at 2653 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Suite 205, Pure Health’s new 3,600 square foot facility includes a custom studio for private and semi-private personal training sessions.

It also has a large area for Fit Body Boot Camp members and an area where children can play while their mothers work out.

The new Wesley Chapel location joins Pure Health & Fitness Studio’s Land O’ Lakes location at 2206 Knight Road.

Samantha Taylor owns and manages both centers. She is a nutrition and health expert, certified personal trainer and professional speaker.

For more information call (813) 377-3739, or visit PureHealthStudios.com.

Ideal Massage opens second location in Lutz
Ideal Massage has opened its second Pasco County location in Lutz at 17749 Hunting Bow Circle, off State Road 54 in the Ballantrae Professional Center. 

Ideal Massage is a wellness center that provides advanced therapeutic and relaxation massage in a safe, comfortable and pleasant environment. All services are customized to aid in the rehabilitation of physical injuries as well as relaxation, and include essential oils and hot towel treatment.

Ideal Massage is open seven days a week and offers services with no contracts.

It is a family owned business that is headed up by Dawn Langley, a licensed massage therapist. It also has a location in Wesley Chapel at 27317 Cashford Circle.

For more information, call (813) 609-0444, or visit MyIdealMassage.com.

Women-N-Charge to meet
A business women’s group called Women-n-Charge will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., on Feb. 6 at Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in New Tampa.

The meeting includes lunch, a feature speaker and time to network. The cost is $15 for members, paid by the Tuesday before the meeting, and $18 for members paying later, and for guests, too.

February’s speakers will be Rosa Quintela and Shanita D. Jones, who will be speaking on “Business and Personal Tax Tips for Filing your Taxes.”

Register at Women-n-Charge.com.

For more information, contact Judy at (813) 600-9848 or .

North Tampa Chamber meeting
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have a general meeting Feb. 12 at 11 a.m., at Brunchies Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch & Catering at 14366 N. Dale Mabry Highway.

Guest speaker will be Mary McDonald, director of development with The Spring of Tampa Bay.

Doors open at 11 a.m., for informal networking. Serving begins at 11:30 a.m., and the program starts at 11:45 a.m.

For early bird registration, people should RSVP to the chamber office by 5 p.m., on Feb. 10 to get the discounted rate of $16 (The charge applies, whether or not you eat). Reservations will be accepted after that date on the attendee check-in list for $21 payable online or at the door.

For directions or information, call (813) 908-7023.

NetFest sponsors needed
The Pasco Economic Development Council is hosting its 13th annual NetFest, which is short for Networking Festival, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., on March 5 at Starkey Ranch on State Road 54 in Odessa.

The council is seeking sponsorships ranging from $500 to $2,000.

The event is a casual night of food, drink and music — and a great chance to network.

For more information, visit PascoEDC.com.

Central Pasco Chamber to host new expo
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce is launching a new event this year called the 2015 Community Fun Day and Business Expo.

The event, open to everyone, will spotlight businesses and service providers in the northern area of Hillsborough and the central area of Pasco counties.

There will be fun and games for kids, live entertainment, door prizes and a food truck rally.

The event’s theme is “Keeping It Local — Moving our Businesses Forward.”

The two-day event, free to the public, will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., on March 6 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on March 7. It will be at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.

Sponsorships and booth spaces are available.

Visit CentralPascoChamber.com for an application.

For more information, call (813) 909-2722, or email .

Jobs on the go
CareerSource Pasco Hernando has reintroduced its Mobile One Stop, a 38-foot bus retrofitted with 13 computer stations. It’s complete with satellite Internet, telecommunications, printing, copying and scanning — everything anyone would need to find a job.

It provides service to more than 100 people every month with stops that include the New River Branch Library in Zephyrhills among others.

For details on where Mobile One Stop will be, visit CareerSourcePascoHernando.com.

Small Business Help
If you’re launching a new business or trying to expand, the Pasco Enterprise Network may have information that can guide and assist you.

The network is a collaborative effort of nonprofit agencies committed to ensuring the success of small businesses in Pasco County. Network partners provide consulting, counseling, education, and technical assistance in a variety of areas and subjects.

To find out more, visit PascoEDC.com/pen.

Business Link available monthly
Business Link, a monthly small business gathering hosted by the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, meets the second Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:30 a.m.

The meeting is designed to provide a networking and information-sharing platform for the business community.

For locations, details and to reserve a seat, email , or call (352) 588-2732, ext. 1237.

Wesley Chapel networking group
Networking for Your Success meets every Thursday at 8 a.m., at Lexington Oaks Country Club, 2615 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

Cost is $5, and annual membership to the group is $79.

 

Women-N-Charge to meet
A business women’s group called Women-n-Charge will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., on Feb. 6 at Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in New Tampa.

The meeting includes lunch, a feature speaker and time to network. The cost is $15 for members, paid by the Tuesday before the meeting, and $18 for members paying later, and for guests, too.

February’s speakers will be Rosa Quintela and Shanita D. Jones, who will be speaking on “Business and Personal Tax Tips for Filing your Taxes.”

Register at Women-n-Charge.com.

For more information, contact Judy at (813) 600-9848 or .

NetFest sponsors needed
The Pasco Economic Development Council is hosting its 13th annual NetFest, which is short for Networking Festival, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., on March 5 at Starkey Ranch on State Road 54 in Odessa.

The council is seeking sponsorships ranging from $500 to $2,000.

The event is a casual night of food, drink and music — and a great chance to network.

For more information, visit PascoEDC.com.

Central Pasco Chamber introduces new expo
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce is launching a new event this year called the 2015 Community Fun Day and Business Expo.

The event, open to everyone, will shine a spotlight businesses and service providers in the northern area of Hillsborough and the central area of Pasco counties.

There will be fun and games for kids, live entertainment, door prizes and a food truck rally at the event, which has the theme of “Keeping It Local — Moving our Businesses Forward.”

The two-day event, free to the public, will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., on March 6 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on March 7. It will be at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.

Sponsorships and booth spaces are available.

Visit CentralPascoChamber.com for an application. For more information, call (813) 909-2722, or email .

Wesley Chapel author writes about personal finance
Wesley Chapel resident Dave Robbins has written a book aimed at helping people achieve financial success.

He wants to help people learn to earn more, spend less and live debt-free.

His book is called, “Rich Little Piggy: Build a Financial House of Brick.”

His book is available on Amazon. You can also visit Facebook.com/richlittlepiggy.

Pasco Tax Collector’s office raises $60,000 for charities
Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s office has raised $60,000 for various charities between October 2013 and the end of 2104.

During the past 15 months the following organizations have received donations and/ or partnered with the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office to provide goods and services to those in need: The Able Trust, Blind Services Foundation of Florida, Prevent Blindness Florida, The Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program, The James Patrick Work Incentive Program, Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living, Support Our Troops, Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Drive, Be a Santa to a Senior, Farm Share, The Volunteer Way, Lighthouse for the Blind, Gulfside Hospice & Palliative Care, Guardian ad Litem Program, Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation, Lifelink/ Donate Life, ARC Florida – Center for Independence, Pack-a-Sack 4 Kids, AAA Traffic Safety Foundation, Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, Terri’s Tears Foundation, Toys 4 Tots and One Community’s Hunger Walk.

Jobs on the go
CareerSource Pasco Hernando has reintroduced its Mobile One Stop, a 38-foot bus retrofitted with 13 computer stations. It’s complete with satellite Internet, telecommunications, printing, copying and scanning — everything anyone would need to find a job.

It provides service to more than 100 people every month with stops that include the New River Branch Library in Zephyrhills among others.

For details on where Mobile One Stop will be, visit CareerSourcePascoHernando.com.

Small Business Help
If you’re launching a new business or trying to expand, the Pasco Enterprise Network may have information that can guide and assist you.

The network is a collaborative effort of nonprofit agencies committed to ensuring the success of small businesses in Pasco County. Network partners provide consulting, counseling, education, and technical assistance in a variety of areas and subjects.

To find out more, visit PascoEDC.com/pen.

State program could generate 25,000 new jobs
An independent analysis by Florida TaxWatch has determined that expanding GrowFl could result in 25,000 new jobs over the next 10 years.

GrowFl is a state program designed to grow and develop the biggest job-creating companies in Florida.

Florida TaxWatch is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit public policy research institute.

In addition to boosting job growth, investing in GrowFl would help diversify the state economy and provide positive return on Florida’s investments, Florida TaxWatch said, in a news release.

PEDC board names new chairman
The Pasco Economic Development Council, Inc. has named Lex Smith as the new chairman of its board.

Smith is city president-Nature Coast of SunTrust Bank.

Smith has been involved with the Pasco EDC board since 2010 and has served in various roles.

Smith holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Florida, where he played both quarterback and linebacker for the UF Gators football team from 1989 to 1992.

Business Link available monthly
Business Link, a monthly small business gathering hosted by the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, meets the second Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:30 a.m.

The meeting is designed to provide a networking and information-sharing platform for the business community.

For locations, details and to reserve a seat, email , or call (352) 588-2732, ext. 1237.

Wesley Chapel networking group
Networking for Your Success meets every Thursday at 8 a.m., at Lexington Oaks Country Club, 2615 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

Cost is $5, and annual membership to the group is $79.