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...A Community Connected
Published by the Greater Zephyrhills
Chamber of Commerce
March, 2015 Edition
March
March 3 | 12 Noon
Chamber Ambassador Luncheon
Chamber Office
March 5 | 7-8:30am
Business Breakfast
The Lutz/Laker News
Golden Corral
March 5 | 5-7pm
Founders Day VIP Reception
Zephyrhills Library
March 7 | 10am
Founders Day Parade
Downtown Zephyrhills
Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Pays it Forward
Chamber Presents $15,000 to Local Charities & Scholarship Fund at
Annual Volunteer and Sponsor Appreciation Dinner
2015
BBQ & Blues
Planning
Committee
Mar 11 | 8—9am
Student Citizen of the Month
Chancey Road Christian Church
March 19 | 5-7pm
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Mixer and Ribbon Cutting
Rosecastle Assisted Living Facility
(formally Westwinds) Ribbon Cutting @ 5:30
37411 Eiland Blvd
March 23 | 5-7
Open House Hosted by Elk’s Lodge
5950 12th Street, Zephyrhills
March 25 | 5-7pm
Ribbon Cutting | Grand Opening
Lacoochee Family Health Center
38724 Mudcat Grant Blvd., Dade City
March 27 | 11-1pm | RC 1:30
Ribbon Cutting | Open House
Stacey Taylor-Hunt, D.O
37908 Daughtery Rd. Suite B. Zephyrhills
March 31| 11:30am—1:00pm
Hiring Veterans ~ A Seminar for Employers
Microtel Inn & Suites
7839 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills
Recipients
Pasco County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse
Sunshine Swampers 4 x 4 Club, Inc.
YMCA of East Pasco
Zephyr Airport Cadet Squadron
Zephyrhills Army JROTC
Zephyrhills High School Drama Club
Zephyrhills High School Interact Club
Zephyrhills Museum of Military History
Chamber Youth Citizenship/Scholarships
ZEPHYRHILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
YOUTH & EDUCATION PROGRAM DONORS
Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
October 2014-September 2015
Citizen of the Month and Scholarship Fund
2014
Bahr’s Propane Gas & AC
Church of the Living World
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Centennial Bank
Daniel Dwyer, Attorney-Mander Law Group
I R Staffing, Inc.
Jarrett Ford Dade City
Piccola Italia Restaurant
Rona Fletcher
San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union
The Ministerial Association of
Zephyrhills/Wesley Chapel
And...ALL of you who have participated in
50/50 drawings at Chamber events
Thank you for your generous
Support of Youth in our Community
As a direct result of your contributions, the
Chamber awarded $4000 in 2014 to local graduating seniors pursuing their educational, vocational and career goals.
The Chamber provides annual scholarships
funded through 50/50 drawings, events, and individual or business donations. Scholarships are
awarded to local youth through a selection process in Spring of every year. If you or your business wishes to participate, please call your
Chamber office.
Officers
Carolyn Hodges, President-Faithful Friends Pet Cremation
Tim Linville, President Elect –E-Z Clean Car Wash
Josh Schneidmiller, Vice President—Western & Southern Life
Skip Skairus, Treasurer-CenterState Bank
Gary Hatrick, Secretary -High Road Photography
Directors
Amy Chappell -Florida Traditions Bank
Bill Heinrich—Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Darrell Pennington—Honorary Lifetime Member
David West—Inside Out Leadership Development
Deborah Densmore—North Tampa Behavioral Health
John Kinsman-Martin Electric
Kevin Ryman -Ryman Construction/Ryman Roofing
Rebecca Gaddis -San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union
Tom Vanater-Nabers Jewelers
Wade Thomas -Thomas and Son , Inc.
Ex-Officio Members
Councilman Ken Burgess---City Council Liaison
Vonnie Mikkelsen---Executive Director
Committees and Board Liaisons
Membership: Gary Hatrick
Economic Development / Government Affairs: Skip Skairus
Community Outreach: AJ Hernandez
Ambassadors Liaison: Gary Hatrick
Professional Staff
Vonnie Mikkelsen-Executive Director
[email protected]
Pat Pennington - Membership/Marketing Manager
[email protected]
Melonie Monson-Membership Services Coordinator
[email protected]
Tenci Alexander-Customer Service Specialist:
[email protected]
(Business & Visitors Center Services)
Chamber Business Hours
Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
38550 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills 33542
Ph: (813)782-1913 / Fax: (813)783-6060
Photos by: Dave Walters, Zephyrhills Free Press
Brock Scaffolding | JH Ham Electric | Suncoast Credit Union
TBA Communications | Ring Power-Cat
IR Staffing | Microtel Inn & Suites | Norm & Sons Tire & Auto Repair | Nye Commercial Advisors| Rasmussen College
Rotors of America Flight Academy |Ryman Construction|San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union|Vapor Unlimited
All Tech Air & Filtration | Bahr’s Propane Gas & A/C | Centennial Bank |City Golf Course | Dan Evans
First National Bank of Pasco | Five Guys Burgers & Fries | Lee Reed Insurance| Pasco-Hernando State College| Rhoda’s Rentals
Volunteer Service Clubs
East Pasco YMCA | Pasco County Sheriff ’s Posse
Sunshine Swampers 4X4 Club, Inc. | Zephyrhills Army JROTC
Zephyrhills HS Interact Club | Zephyrhills HS Drama Club
Fl-459, Zephyr Airport Cadet Squadron, United States Air Force Auxiliary
Zephyrhills Museum of Military History
Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce Members
Pigz in Z’Hills 2015 Planning Committee
AJ Hernandez | Amy Chappell | Brenda Minton | Brent Nye
Darrell Pennington | Deborah Densmore | Frank Murphy | Gary Hatrick George Kendall|George Swatzbaugh
Josh Schneidmiller | Kathy Whitman | Kym Corkum | Melissa Williams | Mike Handrahan | Miriam Hansford
Nathan Coleman | Rebecca Gaddis|Stephanie Stephenson | Cliff Moffett
Steven Spina | Suzanne Beauchaine | Tim Linville | Vicki Jones
Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce
MEMBERSHIP
Encourage membership through innovative programs, services and benefits
Carpet & Floor Source
5527 Gall Blvd.
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
(813) 780-7372
Angel Torres
carpet and [email protected]
Flooring Installation/Retail
Hope Ranch Learning Academy
36322 SR 54
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
Christopher Dester
[email protected]
Schools for Children with Special Needs.
H.A.L.E. w/Coaching for Wellness
6035 12th Street
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
(813) 892-3978
Rose Hale
[email protected]
Holistic Healing
Inside Out Leadership Development
14121 19th Street
Dade City, FL 33525
David West
[email protected]
Business &Training Consultant/Coaching
Health Markets
38713 Zephyr Oaks Ct.
Zephyrhills, FL 33545
(813) 782-1408
Randy Light
[email protected]
Insurance
Dex Imaging Inc.
13911 Lakeshore Blvd. #102
Hudson, FL 34668
(727) 742-6719
Chris Ghisson
[email protected]
Copier Sales/Services
Mary Kay
35512 Wickingham Ct.
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
(813) 997-1037
Tania Bruce
[email protected]
Beauty Consultant
Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce
MEMBERSHIP
Encourage membership through innovative programs, services and benefits
For Renewing Your Membership
Advent Quest/Outdoor Storage
Rainbow Village Carefree/RV Resort
Carlisle Events/Zephyrhills AutoFest
Rhoda's Rentals
Chalet Florist
Simply The Best Handyman
Freedom Scooter & Supply
Sonny's Appliances
Gulf Coast Financial Strategies
Sunrise of Pasco County, Inc
Hits 106/WGHR-FM
Sunstate Title Agency
Home Depot
Tampa Bay Times
J. Gary Brownsberger, CPA
Tampa Tribune - TBO.com
Magnuson Hotel
The Thomas Promise
Mander Law Group
Thomas Advisory Services, Inc
Microtel Inn & Suites
Valleydale R.O. Association, Inc
Midas/Speedee
VolPWRX
Park Lane Jewelry
Zephyrhills Moose Lodge #2276
Pisces Music Services
Zephyrhills/Wesley Chapel Ministerial Assoc.
Planned Pethood
Members Find Value in Annual Investment Plans
Gold Level Investors
CenterState Bank
Bayfront Health
Dade City
Mosaic
San Antonio Citizens FCU
Platinum Level Investors
Bronze Level Investors
Norm & Sons Tire & Auto Repair
Florida Medical Clinic
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Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development & Government Affairs
Position the greater Zephyrhills area as the Preferred Location
for Business Growth in East Pasco County
SR56 Four-lane extension focus of
Zephyrhills Transportation Town Hall
Florida Representative Danny Burgess and Senator John Legg held a joint
town hall meeting February 23rd to hear concerns and ideas from constituents on local transportation infrastructure. Approximately 60 attended the
public forum held at City Hall. City Manager Steve Spina presented on critical needs for better transportation in and out of Zephyrhills and presented
a case for four-lane construction of SR56—a collaborative position of the
ZEDC (summary below.) The meeting was held as legislators prepare for the
first Legislative session of 2015 in Tallahassee.
Four-Lane Extension of State Road 56 Construction from Meadow Pointe Blvd. to US Hwy 301 in Pasco County – Why Now
The Zephyrhills Economic Development Coalition Position
OPPORTUNITIES
Regional Transportation Links:
SR56 falls under Pasco County’s Market Area II “Gateway” Plan and connects directly to Market Area IV (East Pasco) with key transportation links (rail,
airport) and industrial development land. The road network needs to align with projects of regional impact under discussion in this corridor.
SR56 is key to a cross-bay connector between Pinellas to Polk Counties.
SR 56 is key to future of Pasco County “Loop” - SR 56 to US 301 to SR 52 to Interstate 75.
Regional Economic Development:
SR54/56 connects to 5000 acres of East Pasco Industrial Corridor: Duke Energy is focusing on a site certification plan of a 300 acre site in Zephyrhills. City and County officials are discussing development of an Industrial Corridor Master Plan that would include utility, transit and financial mechanisms.
The Zephyrhills Municipal Airport is recognized by the FAA as an airport of regional impact. A recent Florida Department of Transportation study showed
the Airport to have a $25m economic impact. More than $5,000,000 in infrastructure upgrades were completed in 2014, and another $700,000 are in
the coming year’s work plan.
The Airport is primed for a regional Aviation Business and Research & Development Park centered on cutting-edge UAS technology. Partnerships between businesses, leading institutions in aviation industry education and training and our public school district are already being formed to put in place
meaningful workforce development opportunities for the community. Such a Park would attract aviation-related business with high ROI and significant
regional economic impacts.
Development of projects such as these depends on a modern transportation network.
SR56 could be designated an east-west hurricane evacuation route. Additional capacity created by four-lanes could drastically reduce travel times
during emergency evacuations.
WHY NOW, RATHER THAN LATER?
Planning for the Future: SR56 is the key to a legitimate regional Industrial Corridor Plan encompassing CR54 and Chancey Road, now under discussion.
Current Traffic Statistics Comparisons for SR54/56 Corridor: Traffic Counts on SR54 east of US 41, SR581, and Curley Road are anywhere from two
times to five times higher than those of comparable traffic routes on SR 52 giving weight to the priority for relief on SR54/56 roads.
Construction Costs will never be cheaper.
Membership
Encourage membership and retention through innovative programs, services and benefits
February Events
Sponsored by: Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
February 5 | CREATION Café at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
To find out how you can
Sponsor A Breakfast
Please call the
Greater Zephyrhills
Chamber of Commerce
813-782-1913
Membership
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February Celebrations
Zephyrhills Public Library held their Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Showcasing the NEW Public Library
February 24th
Photo by Wanda Stevens
Membership
Encourage membership and retention through innovative programs, services and benefits
February Events
State Representative Danny Burgess
held his District Office Multi-Chamber Ribbon Cutting
and Open House February 24th
The Quarterly Member Connection was held February 11th at
the Chamber Office. Members
were eager to listen to all the
benefits and services available to
them. Networking followed allowing an opportunity to get to
know each other.
“Join us for Java”
In May
and make your next
Member Connection
VOTE!
Municipalities to Hold Elections
Pasco County FL - Brian E. Corley, Supervisor of Elections, Pasco County, announced that elections for three municipalities will be held on Tuesday, April 14,
2015, to include the cities of Port Richey, San Antonio and Zephyrhills. Book closing for these elections is Monday, March 16, 2015.
Municipal elections are for voters residing within the city limits only. Sample ballots and information on city candidates is available on our website,
www.pascovotes.com. Sample ballots will also be published in the newspapers on
Sunday, April 12, 2015, and, as always, election results will be posted on
www.pascovotes.com as they become available.
All voters going to the polls for Municipal Elections should bring photo and signature identification, or they will be required to vote a provisional ballot. Voters are
also encouraged to update their voter registration record with any changes prior
to election day by calling 800-851-8754.
For more information contact:
Brian E. Corley, Supervisor of Elections
1-800-851-8754 toll free
Or visit www.pascovotes.com
COMMUNITY NEWS
Pasco County Extension Office
FREE Seminars
Subject:
Turf Grass Trials and Tribulations
Subject:
Bonsai
Date:
March 3, 2015
Time:
6:30-7:40 PM
Date:
March 14, 2015
Location:
Hudson Library
Time:
9:00-10:30 AM
Location:
Land O’ Lakes Community Center
8012 Library Road (off Fivay Road)
Hudson, FL 34654
5401 Lake O’ Lakes Blvd. (US 41)
Details:
Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639
Lawns can be a source of great pride, or pain. Come to this free UFIFAS Pasco County Extension seminar to discover how to turn your
tribulations into triumphs with the right care. Covered topics are
pest and weed management, correct fertilization, and mowing.
Subject:
Date:
Curious about bonsai gardening? Then attend this free UF/IFAS Pasco
County Extension seminar to gain an understanding of how to choose
the correct container, right soil and best plants. Tips on pruning your
plant into an artful design will also be covered.
Ask a Master Gardener
Subject:
Cold-Hardy Palms for Pasco County
Date:
March 28, 2015
Time:
10:00-11:00 AM
Location:
Home Depot
March 3, 2015
Time:
5:30-6:30 PM (before the “Turf Grass Trials and Tribulations” free seminar)
Location:
Details:
Hudson Library
8012 Library Road (off Fivay Road)
10017 US Highway 19
Hudson, FL 34654
Port Richey, FL
Details:
Is something munching the leaves on your perennials? Are you wondering what plants grow best in Florida? Then come to the Hudson
Library the first Tuesday of each month for free garden advice. Pasco
County Master Gardeners will be in the lobby to answer all of your
gardening questions. If you’re having problems with an ailing plant,
bring a sample for an on-the-spot diagnosis!
Subject:
Details:
Are you looking for that tropical effect in Pasco’s subtropical climate? Then come to this free UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension seminar to discover which cold-hardy palms can help you achieve it. How
to grow and care for hardy palms will be covered.
Wake Up Your Landscape from Winter’s Nap
Date:
March 7, 2015
Time:
9:00-10:00 AM
Location:
Clayton Hall
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Extension programs are free, can provide reasonable accommodation with advance notice, and are open to all persons regardless of
Dade City, FL 33525
age, race, color, sex, disability, religion or national origin. Preregistration is not required for most of our programs, but contact
Details:
Extension to be certain and to assist us with planning –
Knowing when to prune cold-damaged plants, what type of fertilizer http://pasco.ifas.ufl.edu/events_calendar.shtml. For more inforto apply, and how much water to add, turns your sleeping landscape mation, call the Pasco County Extension Office – (352) 518-0156;
(727) 847-2411; (813) 996-2411
into a colorful, healthy garden of Eden. Come to this free UF/IFAS
Pasco County Extension seminar for details.
36702 State Road 52
Community News
The Tampa Bay Regional
Planning Council (TBRPC) is
stepping out front and taking ownership for creating
a roadmap to make the
Tampa Bay region a premier medical tourist destination. The TBRPC which represents 4 counties, 24 municipalities, and 99% of the region's population recently voted unanimously to take the lead on spearheading this regional economic development initiative.
The TBRPC will be contracting with an international consultant to conduct a feasibility study to determine the viability
and strengths of the region as a medical tourism destination
as well as determine the components that best position the
Tampa Bay region to compete both nationally and internationally within the industry. "Medical tourism is a worldwide,
multibillion-dollar phenomenon that is expected to grow substantially," stated Commissioner Victor Crist, Chair of the regional planning council. "The time is now to aggressively address medical tourism on a regional scale. The Tampa Bay
Regional Planning Council has the support of its member
governments and is positioned to move forward on creating
medical tourism as an economic engine for the entire Tampa
Bay area."
Zephyrhills boasts a bit of Nascar tradition.
The Reutimann family of Nascar racing fame are
the kind of folks that encompass all that Zephyrhills is about—kind-hearted and generous
community and business leaders with good ol’
fashioned family values. And they sure know how
to steer a race car! Just a few reasons why Zeph-
Medical Tourism is the term commonly used to describe people traveling outside their home country for medical treatment. Traditionally, international medical travel involved
patients from less-developed countries traveling to a medical center in a developed country for treatment that was not
available in their home country.
yrhills City Council Voted Monday February 23rd
As regions within the United States have developed
specialties in medical procedures and wellness, medical
tourism has become a domestic phenomenon as well.
timann (pictured above holding sign) and family.
In a recent interview with WTSP 10 News, USF Health professional Dr. Rafael Carrion explained that Tampa has all the
right tools to become a medical tourism destination. "I believe Tampa has the full potential to develop into a major
player in the medical tourism world," said Carrion. "When
people travel here to get medical attention -- whether it's
critical care or cosmetic -- it helps us locally." TBRPC Immediate Past Chair, Mayor Bob Minning of Treasure Island reiterated that, "Our hotel and hospitality industries could greatly
benefit from medical tourism and we would certainly welcome the new clientele."
to name a portion of 12th Street “Reutimann
Way”. Just to be clear, the speed limit will remain
the same. Congratulations to Emil “Buzzie” Reu-
A CLASSIC!
Photo Courtesy of David Reutimann
News from Members
The Next Student Citizen of the Month will be held on March 11
February
STUDENT CITIZEN OF THE MONTH
A Program of the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce Honoring Youth Citizenship since 1997
Student Citizens of the Month
THE BROACH SCHOOL
Thank you for Supporting Youth in Our Community!
MEDALLION SPONSOR
Nathan Rozell
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
CHESTER TAYLOR ELEMENTARY
BREAKFAST AND VENUE
Kara Burnap
Exciting Chancey Road Christian Church
EAST PASCO ADVENTIST ACADEMY
Aimah Isaac
HERITAGE ACADEMY
GOLD SPONSORS
IR Staffing, Edward Jones Financial
First National Bank of Pasco, Mosaic, Rona Fletcher
San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union,
Genesis Perez
SUPPORTERS
HOPE RANCH LEARNING ACADEMY
Dannay Burgess, Florida House of Representatives,
District 38 - Letter of Commendation
Joseph Atanasio
City Of Zephyrhills Mayor Gene Whitfield - Letter of Commendation
RAYMOND B. STEWART MIDDLE SCHOOL
US Congressman, Gus Bilirakis - Letter of Commendation & Gift
Ayden Popour
Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco-Letter of Commendation
Pasco County Clerk Dr. Paula S. O’Neil - Certificates & Rulers
WEST ZEPHYRHILLS ELEMENTARY
San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union-Piggy Banks
Sarah Juergens
Creative Advantages - COM logo design &Proud Parent Bumper Stickers
WOODLAND ELEMENTARY
Integrity Resources Staffing - Family Portrait Sitting
Matthew Barba
Ministerial Association of Zephyrhills & Wesley Chapel - Bibles
ZEPHYRHILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Sonny’s Bar-B-Q - Gift Cards
Alexandra Wilder
Centennial Bank - School Supplies
Rotary Club of Zephyrhills Noon - Carry Totes
Tampa Tribune –Media Sponsor
CHAMBER NEWS
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Pasco County Sherriff,
Chris Nocco
Newsletter
PASCO SHERIFF’S OFFICE NEWSLETTER
March 2015
Scams come in all forms and fashions and the focus is almost exclusively on
one thing: parting you from your money.
We have to be diligent when it comes to crooks and their scams. Hopefully
these tips will help you avoid the headache of losing money and repairing
your credit.
With April 15 quickly approaching, thieves are on the lookout for your tax
dollars. Some in Pasco have received phone calls from those claiming to be
from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Those callers threaten to take legal
action if funds are not paid immediately. This is absolutely a scam. If you
have experienced this, please visit http://www.irs.gov/uac/Report-Phishing
to get help.
There is also the persistent problem of skimming. This is when a device is placed either on or inside an ATM machine
or even fuel pumps. That electronic device will then record your bank card information, allowing the crook to duplicate your card and use it at their leisure. Sometimes small cameras are placed near a keypad in an attempt to record
your PIN. There are a few simple things you can do in an attempt to avoid being a victim of a skimmer. First, thorough inspect an ATM’s credit card reader. If it appears to be loose or it’s damaged or appears to be altered, don’t
use it. When you do use an ATM, cover your hand to shield your PIN from being secretly recorded. Even better, If
you must get cash back, go inside of a grocery store. You may have to make a small purchase, but it almost guarantees no one else has access to your card information. If you want to pay for gas, go inside and pay the cashier instead
of paying at the pump. For more information on skimmers, visit the FBI’s link on the matter: http://www.fbi.gov/
news/stories/2011/july/atm_071411.
Scammers have also attempted to use gift cards to get money. In one ruse, the crook calls a number and tells the
person they are holding a family member hostage. He tells the person on the other line if they want to insure their
family member returns home safely, money must be placed on a gift card and the PIN must given to the caller. In a
different version of that scam, a caller claims to be from a lottery company and in order to collect you alleged winnings, the potential victim must purchase a gift card and place a certain amount of money on that card. The citizen
must then give the caller the PIN number. Please, don’t fall for those scams. In the hostage hoax, family members
have been found to be safe and no contact was ever made with them.
There are a number of other scams that can be highlighted, but a great source is the Federal Trade Commission,
which has dedicated a portion of their site (http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/scam-alerts) to scams of all stripes. Please
take time and visit the site, it could save you headache, heartache and the loss of your hard-earned money.
If you believe you are the victim of some type of identity theft or financial fraud, the following link has valuable information to assist you through such a terrible ordeal: http://pascosheriff.us/identity-theft-kit/.
AMBASSADORS’ CORNER
Ambassador Program Sponsor
In Loving Memory
We dedicate this month’s Newsletter to
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Lady
Chamber of Commerce Official Greeter and
Chief in Charge of Hospitality 2012-2015
Greater Zephyrhills
Chamber of Commerce
Ambassadors
Gary Hatrick, Program Chair
Be our guest at the monthly Ambassadors
Luncheon
First Tuesday of the Month * 12Noon
Chamber Office 38550 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills
Call for Info and to RSVP: (813) 782-1913
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Nils Lenz
Tim Mitchell
Tim Dozier
Georgia Downey
Nick Lenz
Stephanie Stephenson
Katy Boyd
Leigh Cant
Vicky Jones
Sue Salyer
Lee Salyer
Lee Heffelfinger
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Gary Hatrick
Cliff McDuffie
Lindsay Johnson
Jeannette Hall
Miriam Hansford
Sam Abrahani
Lee Maggard
Sigrid Green
Suzanne Beauchaine
George Kendall
Russ Heffelfinger
Roxxy Bricker
Rod Rehrig
Call Someone Who Cares !
You've all heard the saying "if you don't vote you can't complain," but the
same holds true for those of us that vote, complain, and don't tell anyone who
can do anything about it! Our newly elected and mid-term legislators are
ready to get to work with the opening of the legislative session on March 3,
2015. Now is the perfect time for citizens to offer input and become involved
in policy making decisions.
Both the Florida Senate and House have websites that give information on
the calendar, committees, agendas, and upcoming bills for consideration. All of the contact information you need including phone numbers and
addresses of local offices, Tallahassee offices, and email addresses
is available on our website http://www.pascovotes.com/Portals/Pasco/
Documents/govguide2015.pdf.
If you are unsure which legislative district is yours, you can also look that up
on http://www.pascovotes.com/ , or call our office at 800-851-8754 for assistance.
We at the elections' office are not policy makers, but we often take calls from
voters who are unhappy with the process or with the statutorily required procedures we must follow. We always suggest that these voters contact their
senators and representatives, but I wonder how many actually do. In 2015,
remember that making your voice heard by voting is just part of the solution.
Making your voice heard when things aren't going your way is taking it to the
level where you can actually make a difference!
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 Electronic Newsletter: To keep you informed
and connected
 Chamber E-Mail List: Receive regular community and Chamber updates.
 Membership Plaque: To display at your
business
 Seminars and Workshops: Free or discounted
admission to all Chamber-sponsored programs
 Leadership: Eligibility for Chamber leadership
roles such as Ambassadors, Committees, Task
Forces , and Board of Directors
 Representation: The Chamber represents the
best interests of the business community at local,
regional and state level
 Discounts: Notary services, Chamber Room
Rental, Non-profit advertising rates, Member-toMember offers
 Access to USF Small Business Development
Center, SCORE and other professional consulting
services
 Business Spotlight, tell us about your business, simple, short, personal, it’s up to you and it
will be put in our monthly newsletter
Monthly Business Breakfast
Your Chamber’s Top-Rated
Networking Program
Speaker Program—Sponsorships Available
It is your best opportunity to showcase your business and your team to a
captive and well-connected audience.
Chamber Visitors Center Advertising
The Business and Visitors Center receives over 6,000
visitors a year. Why not welcome them with your message framed in a premier place around the informational display case? Your cost as a member is only
$100 (8 1/2 x 11 ) for 12 months making this one of the
most cost effective advertising opportunity available.
Call 813-782-1913.
~ We make it easy for you ~
Just bring an informative and interesting speaker of your choice to talk
about your business or a topic of relevance to the business community.
~ We’ll do the rest ~
Schedule Your Breakfast Sponsorship Today
Call: (813) 782-1913
FIND A BUSINESS OR SERVICE
through your trusted source at
www.ZephyrhillsChamber.org
Bookmark the page on your desktop and mobile device!
One of your Chamber’s top priority is to raise awareness with consumers
about the importance of shopping local. The message is simple and it is clear.
“Invest in Your Community. Buy Local. Find a Business or Service through
your Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce.” Chances are, if you’re a
Chamber Member you already know the value of keeping this message alive
in your own business, with your employees, and at home.
REFRESHER COURSE
Do business with a Chamber Member
Encourage your employees to do business with a Chamber member
Keep a handful of Chamber Directories in your office
to hand out to clients
Refer a friend, colleague or client to another Chamber Member
Refer a business to the Chamber
Invite your employees, colleagues or friends to attend Chamber networking events—especially if you don’t have the time.
Your Chamber office or leadership team will check in with you from time
to time to learn what you’re working on.
And remember, we welcome your visit or call and the opportunity to
serve you at any time.
www.ZephyrhillsChamber.org
WANTED
Your Events, Did you know that we will list your
event on our community calendar ? All you have to do
is provide your event information in written form and
we will list it on the community calendar on the website, please allow 5 days for event to be published.
Announcements, Awards
Business Accomplishments or Press release
When space allows we will publish Chamber Member
announcements in the newsletter, deadline is the 3rd
Friday of each month.
813-948-9109
Affordable Advertising for Members
MEMBERS ADVANTAGE
Visitors Center Lobby
Remember, when you renew your membership you receive a free insert into the
newsletter a $75.00 value or e-mail blast
a value of $50.00 that goes out to all the
Chamber Members.
Did you know We have over 12,000
inquires about the greater Zephyrhills
area.
The newsletter is found on the chamber website and not only seen by members, but by all
visitors to the website. For an update on services and benefits of your membership please
“Join us for Java” our quarterly “Member Connection” meeting or simply pick up the phone
and call us! 813-782-1913
Do we have your most current and up
to date information about your business or service? If not you may be
missing out on customer referrals.
Our busy months will soon be over.
Don’t miss this opportunity to inform
visitors about your product or service.
Chamber Newsletter Advertising
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6 Month
12 Month
Business Card
$60.00
$110.00
¼ Page
½ Page
$90.00
$180.00
$160.00
$300.00
One Month
Non-Profit
$75.00
$50.00
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