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Pasco County business news and notes

 
Kimmel
Kimmel
Published Dec. 6, 2013

Business digest

Briefly

CHAMBER HOLDS LIGHTING CONTEST: The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce invites residents, businesses, park clubhouses and assisted living facilities to participate in its 2013 Holiday Lighting Contest.

Entry forms must be returned to the chamber by Monday. Judging will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Dec. 15. Winners will be announced Dec. 17 at the chamber office. For contest rules, and to receive an entry form, call (813) 782-1913.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: SCORE Chapter 439 is looking for volunteers to put their business skills to work helping local businesses. SCORE mentors donate their time and talent to small businesses. For details, visit score439.org and click on "Volunteer."

Who's news

DOCTOR RETURNS FROM WASHINGTON: Dr. David Kimmel from the Florida Center for Laser Dentistry in Bayonet Point, recently taught in Seattle a 2-day course to more than 20 doctors on the proper placement of Botox and facial fillers for facial esthetics. He also taught a separate course in the use of Botox for the treatment of migraine headaches.

Kimmel has been practicing in Bayonet Point for 23 years and has been utilizing laser dentistry for 10 years. For information, call (727) 862-8513.

AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH: The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce announced that Vicky Jones was named Ambassador of the Month for December. She regularly attends monthly Ambassador meetings, ribbon-cuttings, mixers, monthly breakfasts and special events. Most recently, Jones helped out at the concession stand during the 9 Mile War: Pasco vs Zephyrhills game.

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SMALL-BUSINESS CONSULTATIONS: Free consultations for small businesses and entrepreneurs are available by appointment from 9 to 11 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce conference room, 38550 Fifth Ave.

The chamber offers the confidential sessions in partnership with the Small Business Development Center at University of South Florida. For information, or to schedule an appointment, call toll-free 1-888-929-2221.

Events

CHRISTMAS MUSIC PROGRAM: The Women's Connection of New Port Richey will present a Christmas music program by Lynn Andrews from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey. The program will be followed at noon by guest speaker Kaye Gruden, who will discuss "Surviving Life's Roller Coaster." The cost is $15 and includes the program, luncheon and speaker. To reserve a spot, call Linda at (727) 856-4042 by Saturday .

CHAMBER RIBBON-CUTTINGS: The West Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have two ribbon-cutting ceremonies this week:

• T-Mobile, 9409 U.S. 19, Suite 483, Port Richey, at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Call Nicholas Coppley, (727) 816-9507.

• Topper's Hair & Nail Design, 6919 State Road 54, New Port Richey, at 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Call Heidi Gerrity, (727) 845-0899.

CHILI'S SUPPORTS EAST PASCO MEALS ON WHEELS: Chili's Grill & Bar, 7643 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills, will host the Give Back Event, a fundraiser to benefit East Pasco Meals on Wheels from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Chili's will donate 10 percent of that day's sales to the organization. Those participating must present a copy of the flier to their server before ordering. A flier can be printed off the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce newsletter. Visit new.chamberocity.com/uploads/Meals.pdf.

Save the date

PIGZ IN Z'HILLS BBQ & BLUES: The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce's fourth annual Pigz in Z'Hills BBQ & Blues is Jan. 18 at the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport, 39450 South Ave. Visit zephyrhillschamber.org.

Sponsorships are available. For information, call (813) 782-1913.

If you have business announcements you would like to share, mail the details to Jean Hayes, Business Digest, Pasco Times, 11321 U.S. 19, Port Richey, FL 34668. You may also email items to jhayes@tampabay.com or fax them to (352) 754-6133. Submitted items may be edited for length and clarity. Photos are published as space permits; they will not be returned.