March 2016 - West Pasco Chamber of Commerce

Chamber News
CHARTERED FOR WEST PASCO COUNTY AREA SINCE 1944
MARCH 2016
April 1-9, 2016
Street Parade
April 2, 2016
Boat Parade
April 9, 2016
Country Concert
April 9, 2016
featuring PARMALEE
For more information, please visit
www.ChascoFiesta.com or call 727-842-6055
Chasco Fiesta is presented by
Chasco Fiesta Gold Medal Sponsors
Serving: Aripeka • Bayonet Point • Elfers • Holiday • Hudson • New Port Richey • Odessa • Port Richey • Seven Springs • Trinity
Thank You to our
Corporate
Sponsors!
Chairman’s Council
• The Fran Haasch Law Group
• Suncoast Credit Union
• Bright House Networks
• Harley Davidson of
New Port Richey
Advertise Your Company
You could advertise your
company here.
For more information please call
the Chamber office
at 842-7651.
MICHAEL STONE
STONE, PARKER & COMPANY, C.P.A., P.A.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
7512 Ridge Road
Ridgewood Executive Center
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 842-3180
FAX (727) 847-9248
E-mail: [email protected]
(727) 863-3443 Pasco
(352) 686-4682 Hernando
(727) 445-4600 Pinellas
(727) 863-7765 Fax
President’s Circle
• City of New Port Richey
• MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
• Duke Energy
•Ferman
• Team Farrell
If you need assistance with a state
issue, please contact my office.
Wilton Simpson
Senator, 18th District
5612 Grand Boulevard
P.O. Box 787
New Port Richey, FL 34656-0787
727.816.1120
10 West Jefferson Street
Brooksville, FL 34601
352.540.6074
The Florida Senate
322 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
850.487.5018
[email protected]
We
Want
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You
Do you have any concerns, suggestions,
West Pasco Chamber of Commerce
SERVING:
Aripeka • Bayonet Point
Elfers • Holiday • Hudson
New Port Richey
Odessa • Port Richey
Seven Springs • Trinity
Executive Committee
Victoria Barley - Chairwoman of the Board
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida
Properties
Tina Shelton – Chairwoman of the Board/Elect
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Derek Pontlitz - 1st Vice Chairman
Pontlitz Asset Advisors
Steve Schurdell - 2nd Vice Chairman
HITS 106
Becky Bennett - Secretary
Pasco Kids First
Larry Schalles - Treasurer
Schalles & Associates
Candace Glewen - Immediate Past
Chairwoman of the Board
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
Board of Directors
Eric Anderson – Synergy Ad Specialties, Inc.
Greg Armstrong – Coldwell Banker/F.I Grey
Vickie Chansler – Bright House Networks
Mike Chissell – Innovative Mortgage Services
Angel Cook – Tampa Bay Insurance
Susan Dillinger – New Port Richey Library
Jackie Eden – Pasco Hernando State College
Melissa Fahy – Good Samaritan Health Clinic
Steve Farrell – Team Farrell
Monica Forbes – Duke Energy
Jeremy George – ServPro of West Pasco
Ed Goolsby – Pasco Hernando State College
Carol Kinnard – Hold Thyssen Real Estate Services
Tom Lawhorne – Regional Medical Center
Bayonet Point
Tim McClain – Express Employment Professionals
Tony Nalli – WOW G&T Mobile
Kara Parris – Celebration of Lights
Ginny Pierce – ABCO Graphics & Printing
Julie Rogers – Progressive Air Systems, Inc.
Tim Sherrell – Pit Boss Bar-B-Q
Luby Sidoff – Tampa Bay Times
Nancy Wofford – A+ Tax & Accounting Services
Michael Yungmann – Morton Plant North Bay
Hospital
Ex-Officio Members:
Cami Austin – Chasco Fiesta
Jack Mariano – Hudson Seafood Festival
Bob Smallwood – Greater New Port Richey
Mainstreet
Chamber Staff
Henry G. “Chip” Wichmanowski, President
Michelle Anderson, Office Manager
Paul Friedlander, Membership Director
Kym Liberty, Front Office Coordinator
Elizabeth (Liz) Misemer, Event Coordinator
How to Reach Us!
West Pasco Chamber of Commerce
5443 Main Street
New Port Richey, FL 34652
Phone: (727) 842-7651
Fax: (727) 848-0202
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.westpasco.com
Victoria Barley
interests or ideas about your
West Pasco Chamber of Commerce?
Please e-mail them to:
[email protected]
Statistics
for the Month of January
Requests for information at the Chamber
office were as follows:
800 Incoming phone calls
12 Information packets mailed
812Total
Cultural Arts Schedule
Richey Suncoast Theatre
www.richeysuncoasttheatre.com
The Drowsy Chaperone – Comedy – March 2-20, 2016
42nd Street Big Band-Hollywood Hits – March 16, 2016
Doo Wop Series – March 23, 2016
For ticket information, please call (727) 842-6777
Suncoast Harmony Chorus - Chapter of Sweet Adelines Int’l
www.suncoast-harmony.com
Open Rehearsal – March 1, 2016-7:00pm
Love to sing? Think you might enjoy singing and performing in a high-energy
women’s chorus? Come and join us for an open rehearsal and see if you can picture
yourself as a part of this dynamic group. Contact Cindy 352-597-4376
Show Palace Dinner Theatre www.showpalace.net
The Addams Family – February 27th-April 3rd
A Tribute To Bocelli – March 4th
For ticket information, please call (727) 863-7949
Richey Community Orchestra, Inc. www.RicheyCommunity Orchestra.com
Dinner Concert Featuring Andy Stefano & Natalie Nelson – March 20, 2016
For ticket information, please call (727) 919-3866
Jimmy Ferraro’s Studio Theatre www.ferrarostudiotheatre.com
Murder at The Howard Johnson’s – February 5-March 6, 2016
Puttin’ On The Glitz! – March 11-27, 2016
For ticket information, please call (727) 409-0293
Merlin’s Magic Shop & Theater www.visualmagicshop.com/events
Comedy Magic of Geoff Williams – March 11 & 12
For ticket information, please call (727) 748-8800 or 727-748-8822
Thursday Musicale
The March concert will be held at 2:00 PM on March 3, 2016, at the Trinity Presbyterian Church of Seven Springs, 8928 Cypress Lakes Blvd (corner of Little Road), New
Port Richey. There is a suggested donation of $5.00 for the offering that is taken to
benefit our scholarship program for graduating high school seniors entering musical
careers. Featuring local guest artist John Timpanelli, singer/comic/ impressionist. A past
winner of Thursday Musicale Scholarship, John is always enthusiastically received by
our audiences. Come and enjoy his exciting and entertaining program. For information, please call 727-807-3023.
“Chamber News”
Advertising Opportunities
Whether a business is a large corporation or a small single-family operated business,
all businesses benefit from advertising. Every time you advertise it lets potential customers
know you’re in business. Thriving businesses understand the importance of marketing.
To learn more about exclusive “Members Only” advertising opportunities, including:
Newsletter Inserts & Ads; Website Ads & Lobby Display Ads, please visit our website at
http://westpasco.com/Advertising_Opportunities. Contact the chamber office at
727-842-7651 to reserve your space!
Chamber News • Page 3
Ambassador of the Month
Gary Scarsbrook
Welcomemat Services of Pasco
P.O. Box 1203
Odessa, FL 33556
727-835-6785
I consider being selected as the West
Pasco Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of
the Month an honor. There are many ambassadors that work hard to support our local
chamber. Why would I commit time to the chamber? Because it
helps me build my business and I want all small businesses to know
this. How does the chamber do this you might ask? By providing
education, networking and business relationship opportunities.
So how much do I believe in the Chamber? Well I put my money
where my mouth is. I just left my last position of 18 years to start
my own business. I am now the proud franchise owner of Welcomemat Services located here in Pasco County. One of the first
things I did was join the chamber to help me get the word out.
At Welcomemat Services we help small business owners grow
loyal customers by targeting new movers in their neighborhood.
New movers are 5 times more likely to change brand loyalty’s and
every month I can introduce their business to 250 new movers.
Not only that but I can tract the results so the business owner
knows how well it is working. I am excited about my new career,
the challenge of building a new business and the chance to help
others build theirs as part of the Pasco community.
Ambassador Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
8:30am
Jimmy’s Boulevard Restaurant
6211 Grand Blvd, NPR
Ambassador
Luncheon
The West Pasco Young Professionals group was created to connect talented young
professionals ages 21 to 40. It is the go-to organization for young professionals looking
to energize, engage and contribute to the greater West Pasco community. We strive to
foster an environment that attracts and retains young talent wanting to learn about
issues, interact with regional leaders, and give back to the community. This active and
vibrant group of future leaders is open to all young business professionals with the desire
to connect with peers, learn from leaders, grow professionally, and become part of the
process of giving back. We encourage all current members to continue to participate
with the organization for the remainder of their membership in an advisory capacity.
— YPG Board ​Meeting —
Monday, March 7, 2016 • 6:30pm
Boulevard Beef & Ale
6236 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey, FL
— YPG Social —
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 • 6:00pm
Spice Asian Fusion Restaurant
5811 Richey Dr., Port Richey, FL
Membership Mixer/
Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, March 10, 2016 •
Venom Bar and Grill
5:30pm
7430 US 19 North, New Port Richey, FL
Chamber 101/K-12
Committee Breakfast
Monday, March 14, 2016 • 7:30am
Verizon Event Center
8711 Trouble Creek Rd., New Port Richey, FL 34653
Sponsored by
Monday, March 21, 2016
11:30am to 1:00pm
Trinity College
2430 Welbilt Blvd, Trinity, FL
Featuring Guest Speaker
Anthony Sakovich
Emotional Digital Media, LLC
Lunch is $10.00 per person / Cash Only
Please RSVP by March 18, 2016 to [email protected]
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016 •
Elks Lodge #2284
5:30pm
7201 Congress St., New Port Richey, FL
$10 Game Play Tickets may be purchased on line at
https://westpasco.com/event_tickets?id=3745
Ribbon Cuttings Celebrated in January
Vintage Chickabees
5740 Missouri Ave., New Port Richey, FL 34652
Carmen Burnett – (727)255-1691
www.vintagechickabees.com
NPR Florist
5424 Main St, NPR, FL 34652
Joann Caramanica-(727)849-2222
www.newportricheyfloristinc.com
Block Advisors
9037 US Hwy 19 North, Suite B, Port Richey, FL 34668
Teri Kammer – (727)849-1040
www.hrblock.com
Peeler Group International
5401 S. Kirkman Rd, Suite 310, Orlando, FL 32819
William Peeler-(518)853-8837
www.peelergroup.com
US Lawns of PHC
8423 New York Ave, Hudson, FL 34667
David Gray-(727)243-7731
www.uslawns.com
Trick Dog “U” K9 Training Academy
12100 Cobble Stone Dr, Suite 5, Hudson, FL 34667
Lisa Morrissey-(727)857-6028
www.trickdogu.com
Ribbon Cuttings Scheduled for March
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
San Francis Veterinary Hospital, 16901 Shady Hills Rd., Spring Hill, FL 34610
12:00 PM
Carlos & Lisa Campos – (727) 233-6906 • www.sanfrancisvet.com
Wednesday, March 8, 2016 Carolina Factory Outlet, 14627 US Hwy 19, Hudson, FL 34607
11:30am
Jackie Eden – (727) 868-6500 • www.carolinafactoryoutlet.com
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Elfers Christian School/Preschool, 5630 Olympia Street, NPR, FL 34652
11:30am
Lori Schurr – (727) 848-1310 • www.elferschristianschool.org
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
St.Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 4843 Mile Stretch Dr., Holiday, FL 34690
11:30am
Christine DeLieto – (727) 938-1974 • www.svdpfl.com
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Multi-Business Ribbon Cutting
11:30am
•Welcomemat Services – Gary Scarsbrook – (727) 835-6785
•Katmandew Face & Body Art – Daniel Lasris – (865) 385-2068 • www.katmandewfba.com
•Arlisa’s Events, LLC – Lisa Shippy-Gonzalez – (813) 785-3771 • www.arlisasevents.com
•Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Properties Group –
Sheree Landreth – (727) 847-3149 – www.shereeandshirley.com
•GSF Mortgage Lenders – Ken & Ruth Watkins – (727) 856-0500 • www.ruthwatkins.com
•
The Compassionate Friends of Pasco County – Cathy Tull – (626) 241-3096 • www.tcfpascocounty.org
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge, PL - 10015 Trinity Blvd. Suite #101, Trinity, FL 34655
4:00 – 7:00pm (5:30 R/C)
Ryan Doddridge – (727) 937-4177 • www.wollinka.com
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
The Ice Cream Palace – 7200 Ridge Rd, Suite #108, Port Richey. FL 34668
11:30am
Darrell Hargreaves – (727) 807-6934
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Solaris Healthcare Bayonet Point – 7210 Beacon Woods Dr., Hudson, FL 34667
11:30am
Chris Knopp – (727) 863-1521 • www.solarishealthcare.org
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Castriota Chevrolet, Inc. – 12930 US Hwy. 19, Hudson, FL 34667
11:30am
Tom Castriota – (727) 819-5300 • www.castriota.com
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 Maus Nissan, 3923 US Hwy. 19 North, NPR, FL 34652
11:30am
Savannah Maus – (727) 815-3095 • www.mausnissan.com
Chamber News • Page 5
PIPELINE OF EVENTS
Chick-fil-A and Monster Transmission
Charity Cruise-in
Sun West Crab & Shrimp Festival
March 2, 2016 • 10:00am-12:00pm
SMARTstart, 6345 Grand Blvd., NPR
March 18-19, 2016 • Sun West Park
Proceeds benefit The Dawn Center
17362 Old Dixie Hwy. Hudson
We will be celebrating the opening of Sun West Park with a Crab and
Shrimp Festival. The Festival is Friday, March 18th from 5pm-9pm
and Saturday, March 19th from 10am-6pm. We are looking for local
businesses to be a part of this fun family event. What will the Crab
and Shrimp Festival include: Live Entertainment all day, Interactive
Kids Area, Local Restaurants and Seafood Vendors, A Boat Show,
An Artist Area, Live Crab Races and more. This event isn’t just about
seafood. Business spaces and sponsorships are available for sales and
advertising. Don’t want to be a part of the event, we are accepting
corporate donations to make this a huge opening celebration. We
also have VIP corporate lounge areas. Contact Simply Events, Inc.
for more info: Drew Cecere (727)674-1464 [email protected]
Organic Gardening: From Context to Practice
The West Pasco Audubon Society Field Trip
March 1, 2016 • 5:00pm-8:00pm
Chick-fil-A, 13143 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613
Creating a Butterfly and Hummingbird Haven
March 1, 2016 • 6:30pm-7:30pm
Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639
Ask a Master Gardener
March 1, 2016 • 5:30pm-6:30pm
Hudson Library, 8012 Library Rd, Hudson, FL 34667
Focused Selling Skills Seminar
March 5, 2016 • 9:00am – 11:00am
Clayton Hall – Pasco County Fairgrounds-UF/IFAS Extension Office
– 36702 St Rd 52, Dade City, FL
West Pasco Audubon Society
Meets the first Saturday of each month • 3:00pm
J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park Education Center
10500 Wilderness Road, New Port Richey, 34655.
The program on Saturday, March 5, 2016 will be a presentation on
“Florida Sandhill Crane Conservation”, by Barbara Walker. Learn about
Florida Sandhill Crane populations, their life cycles and their sensitive
habitats. Florida Sandhill Cranes easily meet the criteria for a threatened species. Their population has declined 37.5% since 1997 and 2-3
times more managed land is needed, primarily in Central Florida, in
order to meet guideline goals of increasing the population by 10%. It
all starts with us, so please come and join us to discuss this well-loved
species. Also on the first Saturday of each month there is an early
morning bird walk for beginners. On Saturday, March 5, meet at 8 AM
at the J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park Education Center, New Port Richey.
Doing Business with Pasco County
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 • 2:00 pm – 5:00pm
West Pasco Government Center, 8731 Citizen Dr., NPR
Please RSVP by March 8th to Megan Ellerin at [email protected]
BOWL for Kids’ Sake
Saturday, March 12, 2016 • 12:00pm-2:00pm
Many locations and dates, please visit BBBSTampaBay.org/BOWL
Pot of Gold Relay Race • March 12, 2016
Fundraiser for Investigation Station Pasco County
Veterans Memorial Park, 14333 Hicks Road, Hudson
Fabulous team building opportunity for businesses. Teams of four
are needed to participate. Register before Feb 14th to be sure to get
a discount, at www.Active.com. For more information, contact Lisa
Campos at [email protected] or 727-459-7331.
Saturday, March 19, 2016
The field trip will be to observe Eagles and Ospreys at Anclote Park,
Key Vista Park and Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park. Meet at 7:30
AM, at US 19 and Moog Road, by Burger King. For more information,
visit www.westpascoaudubon.com, or contact Mike Ranck at (813)
455-0588.
Spring Fest 2016/ Expo & Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 19, 2016 • 10:00am-2:00pm
Verizon Event Center, 8718 Trouble Creek Rd, NPR
Soil Building for Plant Success-March 26, 2016-10:00am-11:00am-The
Home Depot, 10017 US 19, Pt Richey, FL
The Pasco Economic Development Council
14th Annual NetFest (networking festival)
Thursday, April 7, 2015 • 5:00pm-8:00pm
Starkey Ranch in Odessa
Join us for a fun evening of networking, food, drinks, and music. Wear your casual duds and relax in this pristine wilderness setting. $35 for PEDC investors & guests and $45 for non-investors (includes
BBQ buffet and 2 drink tickets). Reservations can be made online at
www.pascoedc.com. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Suzanne
at the PEDC office at (813) 926-0827 or at [email protected].
Cruise Carnival Paradise at group rates!
Departing Tampa April 25, 2016
$50 on board credit. Call Magdaline at Cruise Planners 727-842-4200.
Save the Date Disney On Ice presents 100 Years of Magic
May 12-15, 2016 • Amalie Arena
For more information, please contact Oswald Shodeinde, Feld Entertainment, 866-248-8740 (choose option 2), [email protected].
Jack Latvala
Senator, 20th District
26133 U.S. Highway 19 North
Suite 201
Clearwater, FL 33763
727.793.2797
727.793.2799 FAX
Common Tree Myths
March 15, 2016 • 10:30am-11:30am
New Port Richey Library, 5939 Main St, NPR
Master Gardener Preview Meet and Greet Session
March 17, 2016 • 3:00pm-5:00pm
Land O Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O Lakes Blvd, Hwy
41, Land O Lakes, FL
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The Florida Senate
408 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
850.487.5020
[email protected]
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Shawn Foster – Sunrise Consulting Group
Running on behalf of Pasco Kids First
“Vote for Shawn – Committed to the community, dedicated to progress.”
Shawn Foster is a political consultant and lobbyist and is the owner of the Sunrise Consulting
Group. Shawn brings an extensive background to his clients that started almost 20 years ago in
government. He represents corporate, non-profit, small business, and local governments throughout
the Tampa Bay area.
Shawn is very active in the community and enjoys volunteering. He is the past Chairman of the
United Way of Pasco County and currently is a board member for the United Way of Florida. He is also
past President of the Community Service Council of West Pasco and is a volunteer with many other
organizations in Pasco County. Shawn was very humbled to be recently presented the Volunteer of
Year award from the Community Service Council of West Pasco.
Shawn is married to Teresa and they have three children ages 14, 20, and 23.
Ken Watkins – GSF Mortgage
Running on behalf of SPCA Suncoast
“Until There Are None, Rescue One”
A soft spoken man and George Clooney look alike, Ken Watkins has been a resident of Pasco
County for the past 22 years. He asserts his position as Community Chair with GSF Mortgage by
participating in The West Pasco Board of Realtors (Shining Star 2015), The West Pasco Chamber of
Commerce, and is a Rotarian. Charities served include child welfare, health issues, and animal rescue.
When Ken isn’t busy helping others, he focuses on his home life with his wife and four legged kids.
His personal enjoyments include Bowling, Nascar racing and restoring Corvettes.
Mark Wickham – Youth & Family Alternatives
Running on behalf of RAP House
“The Key to the Future is with Every Child, Vote for Mark!”
Youth & Family Alternative’s (YFA’s) President and CEO, Mark Wickham, is running for Honorary
Governor of West Pasco to raise money to purchase beds for the Runaway Alternatives Project (RAP)
House located in New Port Richey. RAP House is a Youth Crisis Shelter that serves children age 10-17
who are runaways, homeless and in need of an emergency place to stay.
Mark’s campaign slogan is “the key to the future is with every child.” With the money raised, he
intends to purchase new beds and bedroom furniture for RAP House. Many times the children staying
at RAP House have never had a bedroom or their bedroom was not a safe place. By purchasing new
beds and furniture, the children will be able to have a safe and comfortable environment of their
own. Something that most of us take for granted, can make a huge impact on these lives.
Mark needs your votes to win and get those beds purchased! Many fun activities are being scheduled to also help raise money for his campaign. To vote and keep up-to-date on all the information
and events, visit www.yfainc.org and Mark’s Facebook Page, www.facebook.com/Mark-Wickham-forGov-572905882865649/.
Chamber News • Page 7
Brian E. Corley
Supervisor of Elections Pasco County
800-851-8754
Voting by Mail Still a Popular Option
Early in February my office mailed over 34,000 vote-by-mail
ballots for the March 15, 2016 Presidential Preference Primary
(PPP). These ballots went to voters with requests already on file
and marks only the beginning of what will be sent out daily until
the March 9th deadline. Once known as “absentee voting”, because
it required an excuse to be absent from your precinct on Election
Day, it’s now referred to as voting by mail, and continues to be
a popular option known for convenience in the privacy of your
home. But what about that privacy thing when the solicitation
calls start coming in?
The growing popularity of voting by mail has also captured
the attention of candidates and campaigns that use vote-by-mail
statistics to study trends and target voters. Campaigns are legally
entitled to voter registration information that is public record, and
that includes whether or not a vote-by-mail ballot request is on
file for you. While it’s true that vote-by-mail requests will generate
unwanted campaign calls, there is a hidden benefit! By returning
a vote-by-mail ballot well in advance of Election Day, the solicitation phone calls should stop. Once you’ve made your decision and
voted, the campaigns will stop their efforts to influence your vote.
In this day of growing concern over protecting private information, we have redesigned the vote-by-mail return envelope to
include a flap that covers the voter’s signature. This change, in
response to voter concerns regarding exposed signatures being
sent through the mail, may be a small thing, but, nevertheless
important in securing voter confidence and the integrity of the
election. While we’re on the subject of integrity, I would like to
reiterate an important point, and that is that contrary to urban
legend, I assure you that all vote-by-mail ballots are counted!
Vote-by-mail ballots must be returned to the elections’ office
by 7:00 p.m. Election Day, March 15, 2016. If returning the ballot by mail, please allow sufficient time for first-class delivery by
the US Postal Service, or hand deliver ballots to any of the three
Supervisor of Elections’ Offices in Pasco County. Voted ballots
are also accepted at early voting sites, but may not be turned in
at the polls on Election Day. Information on ordering a vote-bymail ballot, office locations and early voting sites is available at
pascovotes.com.
SPOTLIGHT
ON BUSINESS
AmeriDocks, LLC
Office of the
Sheriff
by Sheriff Chris Nocco
It sounds strange and even complicated,
but there are a small number of people in
our community who would rather steal
electricity than pay for it like the rest of us. Would you know how
to detect if someone was doing that in your neighborhood? So
how does someone ‘steal’ electricity? Thieves divert energy from
power lines or even from neighboring homes to run the power
into their own home. That process, if successful, gives them power
for free. Not only is this illegal, but it can also be deadly.
According to the safeelectricity.org, this method of power
theft will sometimes feed energy back into a power line, which
can harm or even kill a linesman. Before a linesman begins work
on power lines, he will de-energize the lines. But if that line is
tapped into a home illegally diverting the power, the remaining
energy could kill the linesman. Additionally, if your residence is
connected to the same power line as one responsible for stealing
power, your home could be overloaded with energy. That can
harm the appliances and electronics connected to your home’s
outlets. The theft of energy can also harm your pocketbooks, as
companies may have to raise rates.
Often, this theft is the hallmark of illegal drug use and sales.
There have been arrests in our county as well as surrounding
counties that have led to drug charges. Thieves who have been
stealing energy have also set up elaborate marijuana grow operations inside those homes. This illegal tactic gives criminals the
ability to harvest several dozen marijuana plants, which can net
thousands of dollars in drug sales.
Detecting energy theft is not easy, but a few keys, provided
by Duke Energy, may help detect a thief. Those tips include if a
person is not a member of your local power company and you
see them working on overhead wires, power meters or digging
near underground lines, this could be suspicious. If you overhear
someone talking about bypassing meters or having impossibly
low bills, this may also be a sign of energy theft.
In the September issue of Electric Co-Op Today, Withlacoochee
River Electric Cooperative reported more than 180 marijuana grow
houses were discovered illegally diverting energy in its service area
since 2006. The company estimated it lost more than $3 million
due to those stealing energy. As a result of this activity, WREC has
started a program that rewards citizens $500 for the arrest and
conviction of a person guilty of power theft. Those figures become
staggering when compiled nationwide. According to GrideSense,
a power monitoring company, approximately $6 billion in energy
is stolen annually in the United States.
Those who are convicted of power theft can be prosecuted
under Florida Statute 812.14, which can garner up to a year in
prison and as much as $1,000 in fines. If you suspect someone
in your neighborhood has been stealing energy, please contact
your power company or the Pasco Sheriff’s Office at 727-847-8102.
Scott Bright
7318 Amber Dr., New Port Richey, FL 34653
727-848-6475 • www.ameridocks.com
AmeriDocks is a full service state licensed marine construction company specializing in docks, decks, piles, piers, boat lifts,
seawalls, barge and crane services, diving services and more!
With over 10 years of experience and an extensive skillset, including experience as a structural ironworker, commercial diver and
veteran of the United States Coast Guard and Navy, we’re able to
provide our customers with the best service and highest quality
of workmanship based on trust and communication. It’s our goal
to create a partnership that allows you to enjoy your valuable
marine environment to the fullest. We’re here for you! Call us for a free estimate: 727-848-6475.
Page 8 • Chamber News
Magdaline Wise
Travel Advisor
727-842-4200
[email protected]
www.cruiseplannersclub.com
Magdaline Wise Cruise Planners
November 2015
Dear Chamber Partner,
As a valued member of the business community, we appreciate your
decision to join us in our mission to promote a favorable business climate
and to provide business leadership for the improvement of the West Pasco
economy and quality of life.
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President
The West Pasco Chamber of Commerce Directory
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A focus on the best of our communities, feature
stories on our progress, and the people behind
our businesses and organizations.
3 Facts about Magazine Readership that will surprise you:
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your company in this exciting new West Pasco Magazine.
Contact: Atlanta McDonald • Mobile 225-301-2669
or email [email protected]
Chamber News • Page 9
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11:30am – 1:00pm
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6:00pm Cocktails | 7:30pm Dinner | 9:00pm Coronation
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For more information on the Ball or Reservations, contact
Chairperson Tina Shelton at [email protected]
or call (727)439-0516
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11:30am – 1:00pm
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11:30am – 1:00pm
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Pasco County Clerk &
Comptroller’s Office
by Paula S. O’Neil, Ph.D.
Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller
Passport Services
The Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office is able to help
you with passport services, preparation for your trip abroad, and
your plans for future travel. In 2015, the Office processed 6,864
passport applications. Customers may apply for the first time or
obtain an application for renewal passports without appointment.
Passport applications are accepted at the East and West Pasco
Government Centers during the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
A few necessary steps in applying for a passport:
• Complete required forms/applications in the Office.
• Bring in valid photo identification, proof of citizenship, or your
old passport to confirm eligibility.
• Payment -Two (2) separate checks are required. One (1) made
payable to the Department of State and one (1) made payable
to Paula S. O’Neil, Clerk & Comptroller.
• Passport photos may be taken in our Office for a fee of $10.70,
or you may bring your own regulation-size photos.
The Clerk & Comptroller’s Office is an acceptance agency for
passport applications in Pasco County. All passports are issued
by the U.S. Department of State. Additional information about
passports is posted at http://www.travel.state.gov. It is important
to allow sufficient time before your international travel. Routine processing time required by the U.S. Department of State is currently
six weeks. Expedited service is available for an additional charge.
For assistance with obtaining a passport, please visit our offices
or call the Official Records Department at 352-521-4408 (Dade
City) or at 727-847-8086 (New Port Richey). Learn more about
passport services by visiting the Clerk & Comptroller’s website at
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Chamber News • Page 11
New Members – Effective February 2016
The following businesses joined the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce during the month of January 2016
and are Effective February 1, 2016
AFLAC-Ward – Melissa Ward
8313 West Hillsborough Ave., Suite 150
Tampa, FL 33615
813-606-0963 • www.aflac.com
CarePlus Health Plans
Monica Rodriguez • 813-829-8300
4925 Independence Pkwy, Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33634
www.careplushealthplans.com
Ameridocks, LLC – Scott Bright
7318 Amber Drive, NPR, FL 34653
Chocolates by Michelle – Michelle Palisi
727-848-6475 • www.ameridocks.com 8647 Little Rd., Suite 11, NPR, FL 34654
727-849-7502
Automated Mailroom – Robb Miljus
www.chocolatesbymichelle.com
3629 W. Cypress St., Tampa, FL 33607
813-870-6805
www.automatedmailroom.com
Cruise Planners Club, Inc.
Magdaline Wise
Bill Phillips – Individual
9119 Ridge Rd., Suite 22, NPR, FL 34654
727-842-4200
BizCentral USA – Kurt Glacy
www.cruiseplannersclub.com
11141 County Line Rd., Unit 110
Spring Hill, FL 34609
Gator Cleaning Solutions
352-816-5122 • www.bizcentralusa.com Tom Maloney Jr.
11451 Challenger Ave., Odessa, FL 33556
BMP & Associates – John Polowniak
813-352-6426
1134 Dustan Place, Trinity, FL 34655
www.gatorcleaningsolitions.com
727-741-5122
Hanley Consulting – Helen Hanley
6949 Southwind Dr., Hudson, FL 34667
727-808-1299
www.hanleyconsulting.com
Harley-Davidson of New Port Richey
George Kazery
5817 State Road 54, NPR, FL 34652
727-842-4547 • www.nprharley.com
JHL Mortgage Services – James Luper
3030 Starkey Blvd., Trinity, FL 34655
727-569-0569
Maus Nissan – David Maus, Jr.
3923 US Highway 19 North
New Port Richey, FL 34652
727-815-3095
www.mausnissan.com
Mullins Music – Eric Mullins
5736 Missouri Ave., NPR, FL 34652
727-856-0263 • www.mullinsmusic.org
Patient Advocate Services, Inc.
Kim Petro-McCrum
P.O. Box 1153, New Port Richey, FL 34653
727-372-0567
www.patientadvocateservices.org
San Francis Veterinary Hospital
Carlos & Lisa Campos
16901 Shady Hills Rd.
Spring Hill, FL 34610
727-233-6906 • www.sanfrancisvet.com
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
Christine DeLieto
4843 Mile Stretch Dr., Holiday, FL 34690
727-938-1974 • www.svdpfl.com
Welcomemat Services Pasco
Gary M. Scarsbrook
P.O. Box 1203, Odessa, FL 33556
727-835-6785
Happy Anniversary To Our Valued Members
During the month of March, the following businesses are celebrating an anniversary with the
West Pasco Chamber of Commerce. Please join us in congratulating them on reaching these membership milestones!​
YEARS / COMPANY
YEARS / COMPANY
YEARS / COMPANY
YEARS / COMPANY
41 Regions Bank - Hudson
33 Dentistry by Ken Martin & Associates
31 Regions Bank - Gulf Highlands
29 Junior Achievement of the West
Central Florida
29 Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home
28 State Farm Insurance - Mike Peters
23 Grace Bible Christian School
21 BB&T - Massachusetts Avenue
20 Youth & Family Alternatives, Inc.
18 Mike Currie Electric
18 The Joy FM 91.5
15 PACE Center for Girls, Inc.
15 The Volunteer Way, Inc.
15 Walmart #0994
14 Bishop Larkin Catholic School
14 Florida Luxury Realty - Mary B. Archie
14 Haller’s Automotive
14 Nova Southeastern University
14 West Pasco Board of Realtors
13 Community Service Council
13 Ford of Port Richey
12 BB&T - Gulf Harbors
11 Pasco Termite & Pest Control, Inc.
10 Coastal Rental Center
10 Genesis at Long Leaf
10 BB&T- Bayonet Point
9 Brothers Powder Coating LLC
7
7
6
5
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Publix Super Market Store 1332
Synergy Ad Specialties, Inc.
Read Wealth Management
A-Plus Air Conditioning
Benchwarmers at Whiskey River
Senica Air Conditioning
Florida Cancer Affiliates
Reyna Bell
Gus M. Bilirakis
Novus Medical Detox Center
Pasco Clerk & Comptroller
Photop Technologies, Inc.
Planet Fitness - NPR
Verizon Event Center
2 Ace Golf - Wentworth
2 Beacon Head and Neck Clinic
2 Cornerstone Air, Plumbing &
Electrical
2 Havana Dreamers Cafe
2 Students Survival, Inc.
1 Apex Accounting Services, LLC
1 Maharajh Acupuncture & Herb
Shoppe
1 Niko’s Diner
1 Smith Collision Services
1 Snapit Events, Inc.
1 Suncoast Pain Relief Clinic
Chamber Renewals – January 2016
The following businesses renewed their Chamber membership during the month of January.
We thank you for your continued support!
YEAR / COMPANY
YEAR / COMPANY
YEAR / COMPANY
YEAR / COMPANY
1997 ABCO Graphics & Printing
1993 Allgood & Misemer, P.A.
1993 American Legion Paradise Post
#79
2015 CEO Focus/LEVR Consulting, LLC
2002 Commercial Asset Partners
2008 Community Focus Online
1995 Cornerstone Financial
Planners, Inc.
2000 Cote Appraisals, Inc.
2008 Davis-Clarke, Inc.
2015 DOE/Vocational Rehabilitation
1970 Duke Energy
2011 Eastlake Cathedral COGIC
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1995 Ed’s Shoe Repair of Pasco, Inc.
1970 F. I. Grey & Son Commercial
Realtor, Inc.
2002 Faith Lutheran Church
2009 Florida Governmental Utility
Authority
1998 Gulfside Hospice & Pasco
Palliative Care
1988 Junior Service League
1974 Kehoe & DeWeerd, C.P.A., P.A.
2011 Lakewood Church of God
1984 Lane-Glo Bowl, Inc.
2002 Life Care Center of New Port
Richey
2005
2005
1974
2005
1995
2000
2007
1993
2003
1980
1973
2011
Linda W. Cooper
Modglin & Associates
North Bay Hospital
Ol’ Time Gun Shop
Patricia Mulieri
Richey Community Orchestra,
Inc
Rosalyn Fenton
Rotary Club of New Port Richey
Rotary Club of Port Richey, Inc.
Salvation Army of West Pasco
Swartsel’s Ace Hardware
Tampa Bay Community
Development Corp.
2002
2010
2012
2003
2001
Tampa Bay Insurance, LLC
Team Farrell
The Home Mag - Tampa Bay
The Landings of St. Andrew
Timber Greens Community
Association, Inc.
2013 Trinity Varsity Club
2005 Two Men and a Truck
1992 Unique Properties
2012 Wells Fargo Advisors
2015 West Coast Aids Foundation,
Inc.
2001 West Pasco Pregnancy Center
1999Winghouse
BUSINESS DISCOUNTS
BUSINESS DISCOUNTS - This program is designed so that Chamber Members
will do business with other Chamber Members. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A
WEST PASCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNT.
Below is a list of those members participating at this time.
A+ TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICE INC.
6518 U.S. Highway 19 North, New Port Richey - 847-6324
10% Discount to Chamber Members on Bookkeeping Services.
FREE second look at your prior or current year tax return.
DEX IMAGING
13911 Lakeshore Blvd., Hudson (727) 742-6719
Free cost analysis and 30% discount on equipment. New
Konica/Minolta Color MFP starting at $65 per month.
AAA PORT RICHEY, FL
10532 Devco Road, Port Richey 868-9523
Chamber Members new to AAA will receive $5 discount,
and both new and existing members get 50% off associate
membership for immediate family members.
DAVID A. DORSEY C.P.A., P.A.
6105 Main St., New Port Richey - 846-0556
Free Consultation & 20% New Client Discount to Chamber
Members.
ADDESSI FINANCIAL PLANNERS
9020 Rancho Del Rio Dr., New Port Richey – 845-7572
Complimentary Financial Planning consultation to
Chamber Members.
AFFORDABLE SECURE SELF STORAGE
8619 New York Ave., Hudson – 862-6016
10% off all rental rates no minimum stays or strings attached.
RV and Boat storage also available.
BATTERIES + BULBS
5644 U.S. Highway 19, New Port Richey - 849-6700
10% discount for Chamber Members.
BAY AREA AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING
7030 Osteen Road, New Port Richey, 863-2665
15% off a Residential Check-up or Service Call Diagnostic
to Chamber Members.
BOB MEMOLI of FLORIDA LUXURY REALTY, INC.
1248-D Seven Springs Blvd., New Port Richey - 372-6611
10% off commission to Chamber Members.
BRIGHT HOUSE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
700 Carillon Pkwy Suite 5
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Free install fee valued up to $100 for all chamber members. Contact Joshua Davidson 727-215-7337 directly in
order to obtain offer.
BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS
10555 Moon Lake Road, New Port Richey – 727-479-9454
Chamber members receive Free Installation for new Business
Solutions services with a 3-year agreement (valued at $99).
CASTRIOTA CHEVROLET, INC.
12930 US Hwy. 19, Hudson - 862-9473
Chamber members buying service contact General Sales
Manager, for details.
CORNERSTONE AIR, PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL
4946 Land O’ Lakes Boulevard, Land O’Lakes, FL 34639
(813) 949-4445
$30 off Service Repair, A/C or Plumbing.
COTE APPRAISALS, INC.
12831 US Highway 19, Hudson - 863-1400
20% discount on residential appraisals for Chamber
Members and their employees.
DR’S. SHELTON, THOMPSON, VonSICK
5636 Grand Boulevard, New Port Richey - 847-5360
15% Discount to Chamber Members on Exams, Xrays, and
Treatment. Only with Lindsay McCaslin, D.M.D.
EDWARD J. HAUCK, INC.
4904 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday - 849-6142
10% off to Chamber Members.
EXHALE MASSAGE STUDIO
6234 Grand Blvd, Suite 205,NPR - 727-798-5057
$10 discount to Chamber Members and their immediate
family.
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES
3060 U.S. Highway 19, Holiday – (727) 722-9500
10% discount to all Chamber Members.
FIBRENEW PORT RICHEY
16318 Armstrong Place, Tampa, FL – 727-534-9033 – 10%
discount to Chamber Members.
F.J. VELTEN & SONS
5701 Main Street, New Port Richey – 815-0300
No-cost, no-obligation portfolio review.
FLORIDA LUXURY REALTY – MARY B. ARCHIE
Please call for discount - (727) 514-2596
FORD OF PORT RICHEY
10715 U.S. Highway 19, Port Richey – 868-9545
$100 under invoice on new Fords to Chamber members.
Special fleet pricing available. Call Paul Baughman.
FUREVER FRIENDS PET SITTING, LLC
480-244-2818
$5 off your first visit.
GREAT ROOMS PASCO
9029 Little Road, New Port Richey - (727) 869-1122
Chamber Members Employee Pricing 12 Months Same
As Cash!!!
Harbor Financial Planners, LLC
3030 Starkey Blvd, Trinity – 727-753-0166 – Complimentary
consultation for Chamber Members - “How to Maximize Your
Social Security Benefits”
DALE WEBB ROOFING, INC.
5647 Kentucky Ave., New Port Richey - 847-7524
5% Discount to Chamber Members.
HOME RES-Q, INC.
www.HomeResQInc.com 727-847-9126
10% discount on all interior/exterior services for your
home or business. Free, same day estimates available.
*Just mention this discount on the phone.
DENTISTRY BY DR. KENNETH E. MARTIN
4138 Madison St., New Port Richey - 849-0705
10% Discount to Chamber Members.
HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON
11115 US 19 in Port Richey - 727 819-1000
Discounted Room Rates for all West Pasco Chamber Members.
HYUNDAI OF NEW PORT RICHEY
3936 U.S. Highway 19, New Port Richey - (727) 569-0999
$100.00 over invoice, minus factory incentives (ask for Jeena).
IERNA’S HEATING & COOLING
18843 US Highway 41 North, Lutz – 813-948-6355
FREE ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT SYSTEM ($600 Value) when you
purchase a new 16 + SEER Bryant comfort system. Cannot
be combined with other offer or applied to past purchases
or quotes. Call for details. Always Free Estimates on new
equipment purchases. Call for a Same Day Appointment
INNOVATIVE MORTGAGE SERVICES
1818 Short Branch Dr., Suite 101, Trinity – (727) 376-6900
Free appraisal at closing ($400-$450 value) – Mike Chissell
JERICHO ROAD MINISTRIES, INC.
8924 State Road 52, Hudson – (352) 799-2912 Ext. 115
Chamber Members receive 25% off.
KNIGHT PEST CONTROL
7833 Leo Kidd Ave, Port Richey - 727-849-6063
Chamber Members received 15% off all pest control and lawn
treatment program. 10% off termite treatments.
THE LANDINGS AT SEA FOREST
4522 Seagull Dr., New Port Richey – (727) 859-0444
One month free rent for all Chamber Members and waived
application fees.
LINSEY EYECARE
8936 U.S. Highway 19, Port Richey – 844-3400
20% off frames and lenses, certain styles excluded to
Chamber Members. Eye exam offer ($38) is on the Vision
Values program to Chamber Members.
MEARES PLUMBING
8425 Arcola Ave, Hudson 34667 - (727) 863-8815
$39 service fee (instead of our regular $59 service fee)
and 10% off all repairs and/or new installs for Chamber
Members.
NATURAL CHOICE PEST CONTROL
P.O. Box 1981, New Port Richey - 844-7514
20% Discount.
NELSON’S PEST CONTROL
7940 Rutilio Court, New Port Richey – 372-1175
$100 off Termite work to Chamber members. 10% off other
services to Chamber Members.
PASCO CAMERA EXCHANGE
5405 Main St., New Port Richey - 844-0904
10% Discount on film/film processing/enlargements/
darkroom supplies/accessories on pegboard.
PROSOURCE OF PORT RICHEY
10929 SR 52, Hudson – 379-9700
40% off carpet prices and 20% off everything else to
Chamber Members.
R.J. KIELTY PLUMBING HEATING AND COOLING, INC.
9507 State Road 52, Hudson - 863-5486
$15.00 off any service to Chamber Members.
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT
Tampa Suncoast Parkway
2101 Northpointe Village, Lutz, FL 33558
Discounted rates for all Pasco Businesses
Ask for Pasco Rate 813-792-8400
SAM’S CLUB
Join as a new Sam’s Club member or renew your existing
membership and receive a Welcome package ($20 value), an
Instant Savings package ($120 value) and a gift bag! * Special
NOT offered in club. To redeem, Contact Dawn Sutherland or
Patty Stohl @ 727-845-0634
SERVPRO OF WEST PASCO
7920 Evies Way, Port Richey - 847-3000
10% discount on deluxe carpet cleaning ($150.00 minimum).
SINGER SEWING CENTER
8866 State Road 52, Hudson - 868-3655 • 10% discount
SKIP’S FLORIST & CHRISTMAS HOUSE
5324 Mile Stretch Dr., Holiday - 938-2274
10% discount to Chamber Members on in store purchases.
SPCA SUNCOAST
7734 Congress St., New Port Richey - 849-1048
A free custom engraved tag for all adopted animals, for all
Chamber Member businesses and their employees.
STATE ALARM, INC.
1014 U.S. Highway 19, Suite 106, Holiday, FL 34691
727-939-8888
15% off all installations and monthly services and
free activation on selected panels to Chamber Members.
THE STORAGE CENTER OF PORT RICHEY
8728 U.S. Highway 19, Port Richey - 843-0113
First month free and 15% off to Chamber Members.
SUNCRUZ OF PORT RICHEY CASINO
7917 Bayview Avenue, Port Richey, 34668, 848-3423
Chamber Members get a FREE SunCruz Port Richey Casino
T-Shirt.
TAMPA BAY TAX PROS
5328 Trouble Creek Rd, New Port Richey - 848-8950
Free consultation and review of last year’s individual and/
or business tax return for Chamber Members.
WILLIAMS, RISTOFF & PROPER, P.L.C.
4532 US Highway 19, New Port Richey – 842-9758
Wills for Chamber Members: $35.00 each
WINDSONG CHARTERS & BOAT RENTALS
5015 US Highway 19, Magnuson Hotel & Marina
New Port Richey – 859-0213
10% discount off charters and rentals for Chamber Members.
WINGHOUSE
6515 U.S. Hwy. 19, New Port Richey - 816-9464
10% off total bill for Chamber Members.
WOODY TUCKER PLUMBING & A/C
6802 Jasmine Blvd., Port Richey - 868-2139
10% Discount on Retail Sales.
Mission Statement
The West Pasco Chamber of Commerce is an action-oriented business organization incorporated to promote a favorable business climate
for its membership and the community, work with other interested organizations to develop an effective mechanism for taking action on
issues of community interest, and provide business leadership for the improvement of the economy, political environment, and quality of life.
Chamber News • Page 13
MARCH 2016
WEST PASCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS AND MEETINGS
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
11:30am
8:00am
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WPCC Board
WPCC Health at
Hudson
of Director’s
Meeting – NPR
Library, 5939
Main St, NPR
12:00pm
Ribbon Cutting
– San Francis
Veterinary
Hospital, 16901
Shady Hills Rd,
Spring Hill
your Fingertips
– Verizon Event
Center, 8711
Trouble Creek Rd,
NPR
Brochure
Exchange – Atria
Park of Baypoint
Village, 7927 SR
52, Hudson
8:30am
Ambassador
Board Meeting
– Jimmy’s Blvd
Restaurant, 6211
Grand Blvd. NPR
8:00am WPCC
8:00am
6:30pm
5:30pm
11:30am
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Public Policy
Breakfast
YPG Board
Membership
Ribbon Cutting –
Meeting –
Carolina Factory
Boulevard Beef
Outlet, 14627 US
& Ale, 6236 Grand Hwy 19, Hudson
Blvd, NPR
Comm Meeting –
Bob Evans, 9115
U.S. Hwy 19, PR
11:30am Ribbon
Cutting – Elfers
Christian School/
Preschool, 5630
Olympia St, NPR
6:00pm YPG Social
– Spice Asian
Fusion, 5811
Richey Dr., PR
Mixer/Ribbon
Cutting – Venom
Bar & Grill, 7430
US 19 N, NPR
Brochure
Exchange –
Holiday Inn &
Suites, 2125
Corporate Center
Dr., Trinity
11:30am
7:30am
11:30am
8:30am
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Trinity Brochure
Healthcare
Chamber 101
Ribbon
Exchange, sponsored
K12 Committee
Breakfast –
Verizon Event
Center, 8711
Trouble Creek Rd,
NPR
Cutting –
St. Vincent de
Paul Catholic
Church, 4843
Mile Stretch Dr,
Holiday
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
TIME BEGINS
Committee
Meeting
– Jimmy’s
Restaurant, 6211
Grand Blvd,NPR
by Synergy Ad
Specialties – Havana
Dreamers, 3104 Town
Ave, Suite 107, Trinity
4:00pm
11:30am MultiRibbon Cutting –
Business Ribbon Wollinka, Wollinka &
Cutting – Verizon Doddridge, PL, 10015
Event Center,
Trinity Blvd, Suite #
8718 Trouble Creek 101, Trinity
Rd, NPR
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
11:30am
11:30am
11:30am
CHAMBER
11:30am
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Ribbon
Ribbon
PR Brochure
Ambassador
OFFICE
Cutting –
Lunch – Trinity
The Ice Cream
College, 2430
Welbilt Blvd. Trinity Palace, 7200
Ridge Rd., Suite
108, PR
Cutting –
Solaris
Healthcare
Bayonet Point,
7210 Beacon
Woods Dr, Hudson
SPRING BEGINS
PALM SUNDAY
Exchange,
sponsored by A+
Tax Accounting
– Benchwarmers
at Whiskey River,
5245 Limestone
Dr., PR
PURIM
CLOSED
COUNTY
OFFICES
CLOSED
GOOD FRIDAY
8:15am
11:30am
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WPCC Exec
Ribbon Cutting –
Comm Meeting
– WPCC Office,
5443 Main Street,
NPR
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11:30am
Ribbon Cutting
– Castriota
Chevrolet, 12930
U.S. Hwy 19,
Hudson
Maus Nissan, 3923
US Hwy 19 N, NPR
11:30am
WPCC Past
Chairman’s
Summit – Spartan
Manor, 6121
Massachusetts Ave,
NPR
To avoid being charged
for reservations
made to Chamber
dinners, luncheons or
breakfasts, please give
a 24-hour notice of
cancellation.
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