News
Briefly
Pasco-Hernando Community College is seeking business partners from Pasco and Hernando counties to host student interns starting in January. Interns dedicate 90 hours over 15 weeks, working as an integral part of a business related to their course of study.
Each semester PHCC places approximately 40 interns in area businesses through its career and testing services center. For information on becoming an internship host, contact Jacqueline Eden, assistant director of career and testing services, at (727) 816-3334.
Who's news
Local eye surgeon, Dr. Ahad Mahootchi of the Eye Clinic of Florida at 6739 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills, has won the Patients' Choice award for 2011. It is the fourth consecutive year that Machootchi has won the award. The award is determined by ease of making appointments, the courtesy of his office staff, accurate diagnosis, appropriate follow up, and overall excellence.
For information, call (813) 779-3338.
Events
The Central Pasco, Dade City, Wesley Chapel, West Pasco and Zephyrhills chambers of commerce will be closed Monday for the Christmas holiday.
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Service Corps of Retired Executives Pasco-Hernando Chapter 439 is presenting a series of free seminars:
• "How to Successfully obtain a Business Loan," from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Lykes Memorial Library, main branch, 238 Howell Ave., Brooksville. Learn about start up requirements, mature businesses and purchasing existing businesses.
• "How to Qualify as a Not-For-Profit," from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Hudson Regional Library, 8012 Library Road, Hudson. Learn how to complete the IRS 501c3 application and more.
• "How to Market in this Economy," from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at Hugh Embry Branch Library, 14215 Fourth St., Dade City. Learn how and where to find some answers about what works and doesn't, how to write a sales and marketing plan and more.
• "How to Really Start Your Own Business," from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at the South Holiday Branch Library, 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday. Learn key issues for starting your own business, including business plans, cash flow charts and finding money.
To register, visit score439.org and click on the Workshops & Events tab, or call the SCORE office at (727) 842-4638.
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Calusa Business & Professional Women will meet at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 20 at Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd., New Port Richey.
This month's program speaker will be Rondi Frisch, owner of Efficiency Factor.
BPW luncheons are open to the public and guests are welcome. Meals are $12.95 per person. For information, call Joanne Grassi at (727) 856-9595.
Networking opportunities
• Business Development Council: 8:15 a.m. Tuesday at Bob Evans Restaurant, 9115 U.S. 19, Port Richey, just south of Gulf View Square. The business networking group, hosted by Superior Bank, promotes individual business members. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month. Call Crystal Olson at (727) 376-1030.
• Pasco Hernando NPI Networking Group: 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at Boulevard Beef & Ale, 6236 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Call Rob Marlowe at (727) 847-2424.
• West Pasco Business Association: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at 2150 Seven Springs Blvd., Trinity. The association is made up of professionals who work together to promote each other's businesses. The group meets every Tuesday. Visit westpascobusinessassociation.com.
• BNI Revenue Source: 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at Heritage Springs Country Club, 11345 Robert Trent Jones Parkway, Trinity. Visitors welcome. Cost, including breakfast, is $10. Call David Randall at (727) 842-7744.
• Free Networking International: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Cantina Laredo restaurant, 2000 Piazza Ave., Building 4, Suite 170, Wesley Chapel (at the Shops at Wiregrass). Attendees pay for their own lunch. Call group director Martine Duncan, co-owner of the Theater Doctor, at (813) 929-6816.
• Neighborhood Networks: 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at Trio's Restaurant at Quality Inn & Suites, 5316 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. The group meets every Wednesday. Call Maryann Wilkes at (813) 264-6108 or visit ourneighborhoodnetworks.com.
• BNI Eagles: 7:15 a.m. Thursday at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey. Cost is $10 (includes breakfast). The group meets every Thursday. For information or a reservation, call Sheryl Ryan at (352) 556-7711.
• BNI Referral Connection: 7:15 to 9 a.m. Thursday at Los Vallarta Mexican Restaurant, 22948 State Road 54, Lutz. Call Capt. Rob Hamilton at (813) 431-5887.
If you have business announcements you would like to share with our readers, mail the details to Jean Hayes, Business Digest, Pasco Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613-6174. You may also e-mail items to jhayes@tampabay.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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