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Hernando business digest

 
Published Nov. 15, 2012

Briefly

The Salvation Army Spring Hill Family Store, 3570 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, has renovated its store, and it features a new layout, carpeting and tile, a new parking lot and rest rooms.

There are more than 10,000 new items, including clothing and shoes for the entire family; furniture; computers and electronics, including televisions and small household appliances; artwork; sporting goods; books, and home accessories.

Proceeds fund the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center, which provides a clean and healthy living environment, food and counseling to those suffering from addiction.

For information, call (352) 666-9009.

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Business owners are invited to promote their businesses while helping Communities in Schools of Hernando County, a national dropout prevention program, by participating in a new campaign — A Program of Hope.

There are two parts to the campaign. Businesses are invited to purchase ad space in the program's catalog to demonstrate their support for dropout prevention efforts in Hernando. Also, businesses can receive table space to the Program of Hope Holiday Extravaganza and Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Towne Square Mall, 3021 Commercial Way, Spring Hill.

For info or to register, send email to Info@CISHernando.org or visit CISHernando.org.

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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Jericho Road Ministries' Operation Hope, will have a food drive during November.

Businesses, residents, students, clubs and schools are invited to participate by collecting specific food items for use at one of Jericho's five distribution sites.

Items needed include: toilet paper, dry milk, peanut butter, jelly, rice, boxed mashed potatoes, canned vegetables and fruits, canned meats, canned soups, pasta, spaghetti sauce, boxed macaroni and cheese, and breakfast cereals.

Jericho representatives will collect the items at the chamber's monthly membership breakfast meeting from 7 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Gold Club Lane, south of Brooksville.

For information, call the chamber at (352) 796-0697.

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Crescent Community Clinic, 5244 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, is seeking volunteer technicians who are licensed to perform ultrasounds for a new Women's Health and Wellness pilot program the clinic will start soon.

Technicians will be needed on Saturdays once a month or once a quarter for a few hours. Volunteers have sovereign immunity under the Florida Department of Health. Individuals interested should call Barbara weekdays, except Thursdays, at (352) 610-9916.

Events

SCORE Chapter 439 is presenting a series of free business seminars:

• "How to Apply for a Business Loan," 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Hudson Regional Library, 8012 Library Road, Hudson.

• "Advanced Quickbooks," 5 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Lykes Memorial Library, 238 Howell Ave., Brooksville.

• "Using the Internet in Your Business," 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27, Centennial Park Branch Library, 5740 Moog Road, Holiday.

• "Advanced Quickbooks," 5 to 6:45 p.m. Nov. 29, Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey.

To register, visit score439.org and click on the Local Workshops tab or call (727) 842-4638.

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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will have two ribbon cuttings during the coming week:

Windsong Charters & Boat Rentals, at Cadence Bank, 1300 Pinehurst St., Spring Hill, noon Tuesday. Call Wendy Longman, (727) 859-0213.

Cherry Berry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar, 1257 Wendy Court, Spring Hill, noon Wednesday. Call Veronica Jalden, (352) 340-5956.

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BNI Winning Edge will meet from 7:15 to 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Regency Oaks Clubhouse, 4445 Breakwater Blvd., Spring Hill. The cost is $10 and includes breakfast. Call Lisa Cornett at (352) 345-1377.

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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will be closed Thursday and Nov. 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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A Thanksgiving Day Jazzercise class will be from 8 to 9 a.m. Thursday at the Spring Hill Jazzercise Fitness Center, 7257 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill.

Admission is a nonperishable food item, paper product or monetary donation to benefit People Helping People of Hernando County.

The 60-minute class, organized by local Jazzercise instructor Becky Mooneyham, will include a warmup, high-energy aerobic routines, and a muscle-toning and cool-down stretch segment. Classes are open to the public, and participants should dress to exercise.

For information, call Mooneyham at (352) 442-8595.

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Nature Coast Business Professionals, a nonexclusive networking group, will meet at 8 a.m. Nov. 23 at the IHOP restaurant, 3660 Commercial Way, Spring Hill.

The goal of the group is to develop long-term relationships with business professionals. There are no membership fees. Call Dana Cutlip at (352) 293-4317.

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Business and Professional Women of Hernando County will meet for a members show-and-tell night at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 27 at Atria Evergreen Woods, 7030 Evergreen Woods Trail, Spring Hill.

BPW of Hernando meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Dinner is $15 for members and $20 for guests. For information, call (352) 686-9230 or email bpw@tampabay.rr.com.

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A Truckers and Trades Career Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Verizon Wireless Conference Center, 8718 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey.

The free fair is open to any Hernando or Pasco county resident or employer. It is sponsored by Career Central, Employ Florida Marketplace, Verizon and Roadmaster Drivers School. Between 15 and 20 employers will be in attendance, with openings in construction; plumbing; transportation; maintenance; electrical; heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and other fields.

Attendees should bring resumes, dress appropriately and be prepared for on-the-spot interviews.

To preregister, visit TruckersandTradesCareerFair.eventbrite.com to preregister. For information, call Dianne Perkins at (352) 200-3020, ext. 3122, or Kristie Drinosky at (727) 484-3400, ext. 0245

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Business and Professional Women of Hernando County will host "A Toast to the Future" wine tasting and auction fundraiser to benefit its scholarship fund from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at Strong Tower Vineyard & Winery, 17810 Forge Drive, Spring Hill.

Advance tickets cost $15 per person or $25 per couple, or $20 per person at the door, and include entertainment, appetizers and wine. For information or tickets, call (352) 686-2891 or send email to BPW@tampabay.rr.com.

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Vendors are being sought for the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce's fifth annual Light Up Ridge Manor Christmas Festival from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Sunrise Plaza, 31100 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor West.

The event is free and open to the public. Santa Claus will visit. There also will be a train ride, a cakewalk, a DJ, the Smokey Bear House with Smokey Bear, clowns and balloons, children's games and activities, raffles, vendors and other activities. Proceeds will benefit Eastside Elementary School.

Vendor registration forms may be obtained and dropped off at SunTrust Bank in Ridge Manor West or faxed to (352) 799-5970.

For information, call Deidre Fletcher at (352) 796-9486 or Kevin Tennie at (352) 540-4521.

If you have business announcements 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 email 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.