News
Briefly
Hospital Corporation of American, the parent company of Oak Hill Hospital, Community Hospital and Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, was recently recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the world's most ethical companies for 2011.
For information, visit ethisphere.com/worlds-most-ethical-companies-rankings/.
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USA Tree Service and the Hernando County Foster Parents Association have extended to June 30 the deadline for donations for the summer extravaganza to benefit local foster children.
The group hopes to raise money to provide 60 foster children with tickets to a Tampa Bay Rays baseball game, plus ballpark food. If finances permit, other summer events will include visits to the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary, Congo River Miniature Golf, Stop and Play, Fun Zone, a movie and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz at Stage West Community Playhouse.
Individuals and businesses interested in contributing should contact Jo-Ann at (352) 596-1333 or Karen at (352) 428-1502.
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The Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida has partnered with the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce to provide free business consultation to local small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking assistance will have access to all of the center's services, including free one-on-one business counseling, free entrepreneurial training workshops, low-cost entrepreneurial training seminars, the Business Resource Center and custom corporate training.
The center offers business consultation in many areas, including starting a business, Internet marketing, business taxes and government contracting. It is an accredited organization that is funded partly through the Small Business Administration.
The center's Hernando office is at the chamber office, 15588 Aviation Loop Drive, south of Brooksville. To schedule a counseling session, call the chamber at (352) 796-0697.
Who's news
Registered nurse Jennifer Manner has been promoted to nursing director of the progressive care unit at Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill. Manner, a progressive care certified nurse, had been clinical educator/coordinator in the unit since October 2009.
Manner came to Oak Hill in September 2004 from Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, Md. She has an associate's degree in nursing from Anne Arundel Community College in Maryland and an associate's degree from Central Florida Community College in Lecanto. She is pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in Chicago.
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Registered nurses Maria Pannozzo and Idelle Ahrar, of Oak Hill Hospital's progressive care unit, have passed the progressive care certified nurse certification. The exam was administered by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
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Dr. Kristen Witfill, dermatologist with Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery, 1130 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, recently completed advanced training in facial cosmetic fillers. Along with other cosmetic procedures, Witfill is one of the few advanced injectors of SculptraAesthetic in the Tampa Bay area.
Events
The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce Training Committee will offer a manager/supervisor professional development training series. Workshops will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and will cover topics for managers, supervisors or anyone pursuing a career in a management or supervisory role.
Topics and dates include "Conflict Management and Change," Monday and June 27; "Motivation," Aug. 22 and 29; "Delegation," Sept. 12 and 19; and "Performance Management," Oct. 17 and 24.
Each topic is $10 per person, or $15 for two. Training will be provided by Knowledge Quest Education Solutions. All workshops will be at the chamber office, 15588 Aviation Loop Drive, south of Brooksville. Advance registration is required. Call (352) 796-0697.
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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce has scheduled these ribbon cuttings during the coming week:
• Mondays, at the chamber office, 15588 Aviation Loop Drive, south of Brooksville, noon Tuesday. Call Rene' Young, (352) 610-3171.
• Gericare Center, 7539 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, noon Thursday. Call Dr. Jimmy Edmon, (352) 666-0790.
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BNI Winning Edge will meet from 7:15 to 9 a.m. Tuesday at Regency Oaks clubhouse, 4445 Breakwater Blvd., Spring Hill. The cost is $10 and includes breakfast. Visitors are welcome. The group meets every Tuesday. Call Mike Esposito, (352) 585-6551.
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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will have its June membership breakfast meeting Wednesday at Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane, Spring Hill. Networking and business card exchange will begin at 7:15 a.m.; the program begins at 7:45 a.m.
This month's sponsor is Advance Pier Technology. Lori Bainum will give a motivational and inspirational presentation. The cost is $12 for chamber members and $20 for nonmembers. Call Carla Hayes at (352) 796-0697.
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Nature Coast Business Professionals will meet at 8 a.m. Friday at IHOP, 3660 Commercial Way, Spring Hill.
The goal of this nonexclusive networking group is to develop long-term relationships with other business professionals. There are no membership fees.
Call Dana Cutlip at (352) 293-4317 or visit naturecoastbusinessprofessionals.com.
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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Development Center at University of South Florida will offer the "Starting Your Business" seminar from 2 to 4:30 p.m. June 28 in the chamber office, 15588 Aviation Loop Drive, south of Brooksville.
The seminar will be presented by a certified business analyst. Participants will learn what licenses they need, how to market a business and why a business plan is necessary. The cost is $25 per person. To register, call (352) 796-0697.
If you have business announcements you would like to share with our readers, mail the details to Jean Hayes, Business Digest, Hernando Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613-6174. You may also e-mail items to jhayes@sptimes.com or fax them to (352) 754-6133. Items may be edited for length and clarity. Photos are published as space permits; they will not be returned.
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