Briefs

SCORE VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED: Pasco Hernando SCORE, historically known as the Service Corps of Retired Executives, recently hosted its annual Holiday Recognition Luncheon to celebrate clients, sponsors and community partners, as well as volunteers who contribute their time and expertise to help small businesses in Pasco and Hernando counties. This year, three volunteers were recognized for exemplary service to SCORE:

The 2018 Mentor of the Year, Richard Bonnett, had more than 100 client encounters, far exceeding the average. Bonnett serves on the executive committee and works with clients to secure loans. He joined the chapter five years ago.

Pasco Hernando SCORE's 2018 Seminar Presenter of the Year is Jack Grise, who presented 35 seminars in 2018. Grise serves on the executive committee, mentors, presents seminars and is the organization's outreach chair.

The 2018 Volunteer of the Year is Sam Paladino, who serves on the executive committee, mentors and is the seminar chair. Paladino is recognized as always being available to provide thoughtful assistance and advice. He has dedicated 10 years of volunteer service to SCORE and the small business community in Pasco and Hernando counties.

Events

SEMINAR AND LUNCH: A free seminar, The High Cost of Low Living, will be presented at 11 a.m. Jan. 10 at Living Food Bakery and Cafe, 38201 10th Ave., Zephyrhills. The program will be presented by authors and lecturers Duane and Nancy McEndree, known for giving health and lifestyle seminars throughout the U.S. The McEndrees are the founders of the International Institute of Original Medicine, an online accredited naturopathic college. Lunch will be available. Menu selection and seating will be at 10:30 a.m. Seating is limited and registration is required. Call (813) 715-0622.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEEK: As part of West Pasco Chamber of Commerce's annual Business Development Week, Pasco-Hernando State College will host the following events on Jan. 15 at the PHSC West Campus, 10230 Ridge Road (in Conference Room R151):

• Using Emotional Intelligence ... Intelligently, 8 to 9:15 a.m., with Irma Campos, president of Interface Consulting and Psychological Services. Discover how emotional intelligence can prepare you for success in business. Session includes defining emotional intelligence, business case and skills practice of emotional intelligence with employees. Includes light continental breakfast. Free.

• Five Dysfunctions of a Team, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Eddie Williams, PHSC assistant professor of human services, will discuss causes of low morale and poor teamwork in an organization and how to reverse course. Learn strategies to increase teamwork and improve the overall health of the organization. Free.

• Successful Women in Business Luncheon Panel, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Speakers include Suzanne Legg, CEO of Day Spring Academy; Sharon Hayes, CEO at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point; and Sero Sigh, owner and president of Jennifer Gardens Assisted Living. The cost is $12. Register by Jan. 9 at westpasco.com.

The West Pasco Chamber's Business Development Week includes a series of events at various locations throughout Pasco County from Jan. 14 to Jan. 18. To learn more or to view a full schedule of events, visit the website at westpasco.com. For information on Pasco-Hernando State College programs, visit phsc.edu.

Building skills

SMALL-BUSINESS SEMINARS: Pasco Hernando SCORE is presenting a series of free small-business seminars:

• Financing Opportunities with the Small Business Administration, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8, New Port Richey Library, 5939 Main St., New Port Richey.

• Tax Implications for Small Businesses, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 8. Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill.

• How to Start a new Business Successfully, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8, Hugh Embry Branch Library, 14215 4th St., Dade City.

• Using the Internet in Your Business, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9, South Holiday Library, 4649 Mile Stretch Road, Holiday.

• Developing a board for Nonprofits, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 10, Hudson Regional Library, 8012 Library Road, Hudson.

• How to Apply for a Small Business Loan, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14, Regency Park Branch Library, 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey.

To register or for more information, visit pascohernando.score.org and click on the local workshops tab, or call the SCORE office at (727) 842-4638.

Networking and mixers



• Trinity Positive Business Network: 8:30 a.m. Mondays at Oasis Coffee Spot, 9213 Little Road, New Port Richey. Call Kelly Steen at (813) 388-8726.

• Women's Connection of New Port Richey: 11:30 a.m. the second Monday of each month (September through May) at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey. Cost is $15 and includes lunch and a speaker. To RSVP, call Linda at (727) 856-4042 or Betty, (727) 807-6760.

• BNI Outlook to Success: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Verizon Event Center, 8718 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey. Cost is $10 and includes breakfast. Call (727) 815-7744.

• Suncoast Women in Networking: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Beef O' Brady's, 5546 Main St., New Port Richey. Suncoast WIN is a group of professional businesswomen. Membership is $10 per year. Call Linda McFarland at (727) 863-6151.

• Rotary Club of Lutz: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Heritage Harbor Golf and Country Club, 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway, Lutz. Cost is $12, includes lunch and speaker. Call (813) 857-7089 or visit lutzrotary.org.

• West Pasco Business Association Monday Lunch Chapter: Noon to 1 p.m. Mondays, Johnny Brusco's, 10730 State Road 54, Trinity. The group is made up of professionals who promote each other's businesses. Visit wpba.biz.

• West Pasco Business Association Tuesday Evening Chapter: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Brix 33, 8351 State Road 54, New Port Richey. The group is made up of professionals who promote each other's businesses. Visit wpba.biz.

• West Pasco Business Association Friday Breakfast Chapter: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Fridays at the Oasis Coffee Spot, 9213 Little Road, New Port Richey. The group is made up of professionals who promote each other's businesses. Visit wpba.biz.

• Coffee First: 8 to 9 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at First National Bank of Pasco, 23613 State Road 54, Lutz. The event is hosted by the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce in partnership with First National Bank of Pasco. Free and open to the public. (813) 607-2555.

• East Pasco Networking Group: 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at IHOP, 13100 U.S. 301, Dade City. Annual dues are $25. Nils Lenz, (813) 782-9491.

• Trinity Business Association: 6 to 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Fox Hollow Country Club, 10050 Robert Trent Jones Parkway. Networking begins at 5:30 p.m., meeting starts at 6 p.m. Guests welcome. Cost is $12. Call Ginny Pierce at (727) 433-4073.

• BNI Platinum: 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club, 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway, Lutz. Call Bob Nixon at (813) 263-5632.

• Pasco Business Connections: 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Broken Yolk, 3350 Grand Blvd., Holiday. Email noworries@tampabay.rr.com.

• Wednesday Morning Networking Group: 7:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Hungry Harry's Family Bar-B-Que, 3116 Land O' Lakes Blvd. A short networking presentation will be followed by a chance for all attendees to do a 30-second commercial. Cost is $7 in advance for members, $10 for guests, and includes breakfast. Call the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (813) 909-2722.

• Keep It Local-Trinity Chapter: 8 a.m. Wednesdays at Havana Dreamers Cafe, 3104 Town Ave., Trinity. (813) 405-7815.

• Pasco Aging Network: 8 to 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month. Location changes each month. For information or to RSVP, visit pascoagingnetwork.org. PAN is a coalition of agencies and private providers of elder services in Pasco.

• Keep It Local-Wesley Chapel Chapter: 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Lexington Oaks Golf & Country Club, 26133 Lexington Oaks Blvd., Wesley Chapel. (813) 405-7815.

• Keep It Local-Christian Women's Network Chapter: 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Direction Connection, 2632 U.S. 19, Holiday. (813) 405-7815.

• Free Networking International: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Cantina Laredo, 2000 Piazza Ave., Building 4, Suite 170, Wesley Chapel (at the Shops at Wiregrass). Attendees pay for their own lunch. Call Martine Duncan at (813) 929-6816.

• Keep It Local-New Port Richey Chapter: 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Direction Connection, 2632 U.S. 19, Holiday. (813) 405-7815.

• Keep It Local-Odessa/Trinity Chapter: 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd., Trinity. (813) 405-7815.

• West Pasco Business Network: noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Denny's, 12105 U.S. 19, Hudson. Call Pete Petrignani at (727) 967-3106.

• BNI Eagles: 7:15 a.m. Thursdays at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey. Cost is $10 and includes breakfast. Call Clay Henderson at (727) 534-5191.

• BNI Referral Connection: 7:15 to 9 a.m. Thursdays at Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant, 22948 State Road 54, Lutz. Call Rob Hamilton at (813) 431-5887.

• Christian Business Connections of Central Pasco: 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. Thursdays at Quail Hollow Golf Club, 6225 Old Pasco Road, Wesley Chapel. Cost of $9 per meeting, includes breakfast and beverages. Annual membership dues are $100. Call Rene Van Hout at (813) 300-7511.

• Trinity/West Pasco Chapter of NPI: 7:45 a.m. Thursdays at The Grand Plaza Café, 4040 Little Road, New Port Richey. Call Rob Marlowe at (727) 847-2424.

• Networking For Your Success: 8 a.m. Thursdays at Lexington Oaks Country Club, 2615 Lexington Oaks Blvd., Wesley Chapel. Cost is $5 and includes a continental breakfast. Annual membership is $79. Call Matt at (813) 782-1777.

• Women-n-Charge: 11:30 a.m. on the first Friday of each month, Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., Land O' Lakes. The cost is $15 for members and $18 for guests who RSVP by Monday prior to the meeting. Tuesday and after, the cost is $20 for members and $23 for guests. To RSVP, visit women-n-charge.com/meetings/. For information, call Judy at (813) 600-9848.

• Women of Wesley Chapel (WOW): 7:30 to 9 a.m. first Friday of each month, Beach House Assisted Living and Memory Care at Wiregrass Ranch, 30070 State Road 56, Wesley Chapel. WOW is the North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce's women only networking group. The cost is $5, includes breakfast and networking. To RSVP, call (813) 994-8534 or email office@northtampabaychamber.com.

Contact Phyllis Day at pday@tampabay.com or (352) 848-1408. Follow @pdaytimes.