January 2017 - West Pasco Chamber of Commerce

Chamber News CHARTERED FOR WEST PASCO COUNTY AREA SINCE 1944

JANUARY 2017

BDW Kickoff Luncheon Monday, January 23, 2017 11:30am to 1:30pm Spartan Manor

6121 Massachusetts Avenue, NPR

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Stephen C. Lundin

Saturday, January 21, 2017 11:00am to 3:00pm

Dr. Stephen Lundin is a writer, entrepreneur and filmmaker with a rich history as a graduate level business school professor and dean. During his ten-year stint as a filmmaker for Charthouse International he worked on a number of award winning films including the film FISH! which has been the #1 best selling educational film in the world for the last 16 years. Steve has written a number of books including the multimillion copy best selling FISH! and the simply bestselling FISH! Tales, FISH! Sticks and FISH! for Life. The FISH Philosophy can be found in 100 countries and thousands of organizations. Make sure you “catch” this presentation! RSVP is required by January 13, 2016 Sign up at www.westpasco.com or call 727-842-7651 $30 per person (by January 13) $40 per person (after January 13)

Gulf View Square Go to www.westpasco.com to register online.

Business and Health Points Registration and Drawings Business to Business Program Entertainment Sidewalk Sale

24th Annual Business Development Week January 21-27, 2017

Many Free Events – Open to the Public Detailed Brochure Inside www.westpasco.com to register online

f West Pasco? o r o n r e v o G y Who Will Be the Next Honorar It’s that time of year again!

The Governor’s race officially begins on February 1, 2017 and ends on April 30, 2017. All funds must be turned in by that time. The winner will be announced at the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet on June 16, 2017. Please go to www.westpasco.com for Rules & Qualifying Form

Serving: Aripeka • Bayonet Point • Elfers • Holiday • Hudson • New Port Richey • Odessa • Port Richey • Seven Springs • Trinity

Corporate Sponsorship Recognition Program

Chamber Champions • Suncoast Credit Union

MODGLIN & ASSOCIATES Insurance and Financial Services

Margie Pagano

Chairman’s Council • The Fran Haasch Law Group • Spectrum • Harley Davidson of New Port Richey

If you need assistance with a state issue, please contact my office.

License Insurance Agent

2216 US 19, Holiday, FL 34691

www.enrollmyself.com/Margie Medicare Supplements, Advantage Care, Long Term Care, Annuities and Life Insurance

MICHAEL STONE STONE, PARKER & COMPANY, C.P.A., P.A. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 7512 Ridge Road Ridgewood Executive Center Port Richey, FL 34668 (727) 842-3180 FAX (727) 847-9248

E-mail: [email protected]

(727) 863-3443 Pasco (352) 686-4682 Hernando

(727) 445-4600 Pinellas (727) 863-7765 Fax

Wilton Simpson

Senator, 18th District 5612 Grand Boulevard P.O. Box 787 New Port Richey, FL 34656-0787 727.816.1120 10 West Jefferson Street Brooksville, FL 34601 352.540.6074

Cell: 727-514-8464 Office: 727-773-8688

Questions about your Medicare Rights and Benefits? Call me for answers.

President’s Circle • City of New Port Richey • MIDFLORIDA Credit Union • Duke Energy • Ferman • Team Farrell

The Florida Senate

322 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 850.487.5018 [email protected]

Advertise Your Company

You could advertise your company here. For more information please call the Chamber office at 842-7651.

We Want To Hear From You Do you have any concerns, suggestions,

West Pasco Chamber of Commerce SERVING: Aripeka • Bayonet Point Elfers • Holiday • Hudson New Port Richey Odessa • Port Richey Seven Springs • Trinity

2016/2017 Executive Committee

Tina Shelton - Chairman of the Board Florida Luxury Realty Derek Pontlitz - Chairman Elect Pontlitz Asset Advisors Steve Schurdell - 1st Vice Chairman HITS 106 Greg Armstrong - 2nd Vice Chairman Coldwell Banker, F.I. Grey Residential, Inc. Carol Kinnard - Treasurer Hold Thyssen Real Estate Services Becky Bennett - Secretary Pasco Kids First Victoria Barley - Immediate Past Chairwoman Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Properties

2016/2017 Board of Directors

Eric Anderson - Synergy Ad Specialties Mike Chissell - Mike Chissell Mortgage Debbie Dawson - It’s Your Home Magazine Susan Dillinger - New Port Richey Library Jackie Eden - Pasco-Hernando State College Melissa Fahy - Good Samaritan Health Clinic of Pasco, Inc. Steve Farrell - Team Farrell Lori Felber - Atria Park of Bayonet Village Jeremy George - Servpro of West Pasco Ed Goolsby - Pasco Hernando State College Danielle Husband - Youth & Family Alternatives, Inc. Tom Lawhorne - Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point Tim McClain - Express Employment Professionals Kara Parris - Celebration of Lights Ginny Pierce - AllPro Direct Marketing Julie Rogers - Progressive Air Systems Tim Sherrell - Pit Boss Bar-B-Q Luby Sidoff - Tampa Bay Times Mark Wickham - Youth & Family Alternatives, Inc. Nancy Wofford - A+ Tax & Accounting Service, Inc. Don Wright - Knight Pest Control Michael Yungmann - North Bay Hospital

2016/2017 Ex-Officio Members: Cami Austin - Chasco Fiesta Chairman KC Quaretti - New Port Richey Main Street

Chamber Staff

Henry G. “Chip” Wichmanowski, President Paul Friedlander, Membership Develpment Director

Kym Liberty, Front Office Coordinator Elizabeth (Liz) Misemer, Event Coordinator

How to Reach Us!

West Pasco Chamber of Commerce 5443 Main Street New Port Richey, FL 34652 Phone: (727) 842-7651 Fax: (727) 848-0202 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.westpasco.com

Tina Shelton

interests or ideas about your West Pasco Chamber of Commerce? Please e-mail them to: [email protected]

Statistics

for the Month of December Requests for information at the Chamber office were as follows: 806 Incoming phone calls 8 Information packets mailed 904 Total

Cultural Arts Schedule Richey Suncoast Theatre

www.richeysuncoasttheatre.com 42nd Street Big Band Legends in Concert – Clarinet Candy – January 18, 2017 Shakespeare in Hollywood Comedy – January 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 2017 For ticket information, please call (727) 842-6777 Richey Community Orchestra www.richeycommunityorchestra.com No shows for January Opera Gala – February 19, 2017 For Ticket information, please call 727-919-3866

Suncoast Harmony Chorus - Chapter of Sweet Adelines Int’l

www.suncoast-harmony.com Open Rehearsal – January 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017 Suncoast Harmony Chorus announces a change of location for their Tuesday night rehearsals formerly, at Cares Center Clock Tower Road, the Chorus will be at “Salesian”, a Retirement Facility located at 14191 Astaire Lane, Spring Hill Florida 34609. For more information, please call Ann Clark at 215-718-5129 Rehearsal will continue to be at 7 P.M. on Tuesday evenings. Show Palace Dinner Theatre www.show4palace.net Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – January 7 – February 12, 2017 For ticket information, please call (727) 863-7949 Merlin’s Magic Shop & Theater www.visualmagicshop.com/events No Shows in January – For ticket information, please call (727) 748-8800 or 727-748-8822 Pasco Fine Arts Center www.pascoarts.org • “CALL TO ARTIST” for PFAC’S Art Annual Competition & Exhibition scheduled for February 10 – March 10, 2017. This exhibition is open to the public and will include all mediums in 2-D and 3-D works of art. Check out our website for details, Judges biographies, pricing and entry forms. • PFAC’s Member’s only Show will run January 12 – February 3, 2017 with a reception on January 20 from 5–7pm at 4145 Fairford Drive. • For the working artist! We will be having a Non-Press Printmaking Workshop on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 9:30 to 3:30 The guest instructor will be Ernesto Blanco Sanciprian (please see our website for details or call us at 727-845-7322.) The Richey Concert Band Henry Fletcher, Director Nothing in January • February 5, 2017 will be the next concert River Ridge High School Auditorium-11646 Town Center Rd., NPR The band has been around for about 50 years, playing concerts during “season” (November through April). All concerts are now at River Ridge Auditorium. They are free, but a $2 donation is suggested at the door. The band has quite a following! We usually come close to filling the auditorium. I have directed the band since 1973! It has, in that span of time, grown from 18 players, to 85 players some years, especially during the months of December through March - when all the “snowbirds” and Canadians are here. If you want more info, please ask. It is amazing to me that even though the band has been around all these years, that many people still do not know about it! For, even more info, ask the Mayor Rob, his wife plays flute in the band and he attends every one of our concerts.

“Chamber News” Advertising Opportunities

Whether a business is a large corporation or a small single-family operated business, all businesses benefit from advertising. Every time you advertise it lets potential customers know you’re in business. Thriving businesses understand the importance of marketing. To learn more about exclusive “Members Only” advertising opportunities, including: Newsletter Inserts & Ads; Website Ads & Lobby Display Ads, please visit our website at http://westpasco.com/Advertising_Opportunities. Contact the chamber office at 727-842-7651 to reserve your space! Chamber News • Page 3

Ambassador of the Month

— YPG Board Meeting —

Teri Kammer

Wednesday, January 4, 2017 5:45pm Boulevard Beef & Ale

Block Advisor Manager

Block Advisors

9037 U.S. Hwy 19 Ste. B Port Richey, FL 34668 Office: (727) 849-1040 [email protected]

6236 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey

— YPG Luncheon —

It is with great pleasure I accept the appointment of January Ambassador of the Month by the West Pasco County Chamber of Commerce. I am looking forward to growing my business and promoting all the local businesses in our area. I was introduced to the chamber after transferring from Michigan by my associate Linda Hawkins, who is a long time member of the Chamber. I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting so many people who have the same beliefs in growing the community and businesses in West Pasco County. My position as manager of “Block Advisors “, which is a new brand of H&R Block, is to grow and promote this part of our brand. We as Block Advisors specialize in more complex tax returns such as Corporate, Small Business, Estates and Trusts. For our business clients we help with set-up, bookkeeping, payroll and sales tax. We also deal with tax planning, IRS issues and any other problems our clients may come up against. Our advisors have an average of 15 years of experience behind them. It has been wonderful watching our business grow by establishing our new brand in the West Pasco area with the help of the Chamber. Our website is www.blockadvisors.com for further information.

— Ambassador Board Meeting —

Wednesday, January 4, 2017 8:30am Jimmy’s Boulevard Restaurant 6211 Grand Boulevard, NPR

Ambassador Luncheon

Sponsored by

Monday, January 16, 2017 11:30am

Leaning Tower of Pizza 5205 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey Order off the Menu Page 4 • Chamber News

The West Pasco Young Professionals group was created to connect talented young professionals ages 21 to 40. It is the go-to organization for young professionals looking to energize, engage and contribute to the greater West Pasco community. We strive to foster an environment that attracts and retains young talent wanting to learn about issues, interact with regional leaders, and give back to the community. This active and vibrant group of future leaders is open to all young business professionals with the desire to connect with peers, learn from leaders, grow professionally, and become part of the process of giving back. We encourage all current members to continue to participate with the organization for the remainder of their membership in an advisory capacity.

Wednesday, January 11, 2017 11:30am Hooter's 5336 Treadway Dr., Port Richey, FL 34668

Guest Speaker: Travis Meares ‑ Meares Plumbing $12.00 (Plus tax & gratuity) Payable to server Please RSVP to [email protected]

SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS Keiser University Marianne Brawer Director of Student Services

6014 US Highway 19 North New Port Richey, FL 34652 727-847-6855 ext.115 • www.keiseruniversity.edu Keiser University was founded by the Keiser family in 1977 in Ft. Lauderdale and has become a major university in Florida serving approximately 20,000 students, 3,500 employees and over 60,000 alumni. Keiser is a not-for-profit university and has 18 locations in the state of Florida as well as 2 international sites. In 2015, Keiser University acquired its second residential campus (first in Florida) in West Palm Beach. This campus provides students with dormitories, athletic teams and other traditional campus amenities. The Keiser University New Port Richey campus offers on campus and online programs in the following areas: Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, General Studies, Information Technology, Interdisciplinary Programs, Medical Assisting, Nursing and Psychology. Keiser offers degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctoral levels. Please stop by and visit the campus when you are passing by. We are located just south of Main Street on US Highway 19.

Ribbon Cuttings Celebrated in November The White Heron Tea & Gifts – Kelly Hackman 6228 Grand. Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34652 727-203-3504 – www.thewhiteheronfl.com

Retirement Advisory Consultants – Tina Fontaine 6521 Main St., New Port Richey, FL 34653 727-807-2343

Racing4Vets, Inc. – John Vann 7823 Rutillio Ct., New Port Richey, FL 34653 513-400-8875 – www.racing4vets.org

U.S. Precision Grout – Justin Becker/Seth Bloom 3431 SE 201 Ter., Morriston, FL 32668 352-812-1546 – www.usprecisiongroutfl.com Marchman Rededication Fred K. Marchman Technical College – Rob Aguis 7825 Campus Dr., New Port Richey, FL 34653 727-774-1701 – www.discovermtec.com

Exhale Massage Studio – Rachel Kolean 5509 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34652 727-798-5057 Pipher Creations – Don & Ruth Pipher 12811 Candlewood Way, Hudson, FL 34667 706-836-0231 – www.piphercreations.com

Clearwater Threshers – Dan Madden/Aaron Frey 601 N. Old Coachman Rd., Clearwater, FL 33765 727-712-4403 – www.threshersbaseball.com

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s #596 – Tina Batchelor 5546 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652 727-312-3712 – www.beefobradys.com A-1 Moving – Chloe Kimball 12820 Honeybrook Dr., Hudson, FL 34669 727-389-5032 Chamber News • Page 5

Ribbon Cuttings Scheduled for January Tuesday, January 10, 2017 11:30am

Slice of Life Pizzeria, 9123 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654 Nicholas Sciola – 727-863-7374 – www.sliceoflifepizzeria.com

Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Heartwood Preserve Conservation Cemetery, 4100 Starkey Blvd., Trinity, FL 34655 11:30am Laura Starkey – 727-376-5111 – www.heartwoodpreserve.com Saturday, January 14. 2017 Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting – Kayla Anderson Salon 7:00 – 10:00pm (R/C 7:30pm) 1248 Seven Springs Blvd., Unit E, New Port Richey, FL 34655 • Kayla Anderson – 727-364-7600 Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Multi-Business Ribbon Cutting – Verizon Event Center, 8718 Trouble Creek Road, NPR, FL 34653 11:30am • Dura Guard Paver Sealing – Nick Smith – 727-218-4221 – www.duraguardfl.com • Mauro’s Air Conditioning – Mauro Orellana/Jennifer Stone – 727-271-5644 – www.maurosair.com • Natures Falls Landscaping – James Miller – 727-457-0227 – www.naturesfalls.com • Quality Lawn Sprinklers of Pasco County – Steven Rowan – 727-919-3849 • Rainedrop Skin – Lorraine Palisi – 727-457-4228 – www.rainedropskin.com • The Print Shop – Frank Barton/Lisa Menuto – 727-512-0220 – www.menutoninc.com Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Open House/ Ribbon Cutting – 9Round Chelsea Place 4:00 – 8:00pm (R/C 5:30pm) 1326 Seven Springs Blvd. Suite #101, NPR, FL 34655 Kim Rymanowski – 727-597-7325 – www.9round.com/fitness/new-port-richey-fl-x5646 Tuesday, January 31. 2017 11:30am

Jefferson Bank of Florida, 5138 Deer Park Drive, Suite 105, New Port Richey, FL 34653 Yvonne Stewart – 727-372-4777 – www.jeffersonbank.bank

PIPELINE OF EVENTS 20% Off All Annual Memberships New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center December 18, 2016 to January 14, 2017 630 Van Buren St., New Port Richey Contact: Recreation Staff (727) 841-4560

Youth Basketball Leagues

Registration is January 2 – 31, 2017 League Runs February 25 – April 22, 2017 Freshman League: Ages 8-10; Saturdays 1-4pm. Sophomore League: Ages 11-13; Saturdays 5-8pm. $55 per child; Member Discount $45 per child. Maximum of 48 kids per league. Contact: [email protected]

Men’s Basketball Leagues

Registration is January 2 – 31, 2017 League Runs as Follows: 18 & Up – February 20 – May 1, 2017 Mondays 7:00pm to 10:00pm 30 & Up – February 25 – May 6, 2017 Saturdays 9:00am to 12:00pm $350 per team; 5-12 players per team. Interested single players and sponsors are welcome. Contact: [email protected]

3rd Annual Women's Free Health Fair

Hosted by Premier Health January 14, 2017 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Premier Community Health Care (Located at the Mike Fasano Hurricane Center) 11611 Denton Ave. Hudson, FL 34667 Call to schedule an appointment 727-645-4185 ext. 9018

Call for Volunteers

Safety Town was started some 22 years ago, by a group of people interested in child safety. It is a realistic child-sized town offering hands-on education for children. Complete with paved streets, trafPage 6 • Chamber News

fic signs and lights miniature buildings and even a working railroad crossing. Safety Town is staffed with a Pasco County Sheriff’s deputy and classes, maintenance, etc. are done by volunteers. Our instructors have been trained on a class lesson plan written and approved by the County School Office of Teaching and Learning. Pasco Safety Town also has facilities for adult conferences, for a nominal rental fee. We are a not for profit 501c3 and operate on donations and rental fees. There is no fee for schools however. Our current need is for instructors. Due to age, illness and other issues, our staff is getting smaller and we need help now. The instruction lasts two hours on Tuesdays thru Fridays and instructors are free to choose any day they wish to teach. We would appreciate any help you can give us on getting our plea for instructors out to the public. Anyone interested can contact us at 813-929-1203. Cpl. Tim Bullock is our town coordinator and he would be happy to speak with anyone interested and/or visit an organizational meeting to explain our program. Thank you for your consideration.

Treasures of the Greek Isles

Sail 7 nights on WINDSTAR in the Eastern Mediterranean. Reach the small ports as well as the most popular islands. Escorted cruise round trip from Athens September 2017. Call Magdaline at Cruise Planners, 727-842-4200 for additional information. Enter Now!

Tampa Bay Times 2,500 Advertising Package Giveaway Contest

Times Total Media Deadline to enter: January 31, 2017 by 5 P.M. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to win a jumpstart on 2017 business goals! The winner will receive $2,500 in free advertising in any Times print publication — the Tampa Bay Times, Bay Magazine, tbt*, Thunderbolt, Stars & Stripes, the Spanish-language newspaper Centro and more — or digital advertising on tampabay.com! *No purchase necessary. Certain restrictions may apply. Deadline to enter January 31, 2017 by 5 P.M. Official rules at tampabay.com/rules/adgiveaway.

Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office by Paula S. O’Neil, Ph.D. Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller

Adoption Day

Pasco County’s eighth-annual Adoption Day, held Nov. 4 at the West Pasco Judicial Center, was an emotional event that allowed our judicial partners to spotlight the positive side of our judicial process. The celebration included face-painting, balloon art, arts and crafts, and a celebrity appearance by Raymond, the fan-favorite mascot of the Tampa Bay Rays. The event, as part of National Adoption Month, focusing on more than 425,000 children in foster care nationwide. 23,000 will age out of the system without joining a forever family. As celebrations commenced in courtroom 2A, families patiently waited for their turn to finalize their adoption. One by one, foster children left the courtroom to attend their respective hearings, returning shortly thereafter as sons and daughters. One family had matching shirts with the name of their new family member and one simple word: Chosen. For more information on the adoption process, please visit the Pinellas-Pasco Heart Gallery at http://www.heartgallerykids.org/

SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS Fred K. Marchman Technical College Rob Aguis

Principal 7825 Campus Drive, New Port Richey, FL Office (727) 774 – 1701 • 727-774-1700 • www.fkmtc.edu

Reinvent Yourself…We Did! Marchman Technical College looks very different than in year’s past. The institution just completed a 15 million dollar renovation to bring the campus into the 21st century. Programs are equipped with state of the art technology to help students get a world-class education in their field of study. Marchman Technical College offers a variety of programs and certifications to help students become prepared for a successful career. Programs include: • Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology (HVAC) • Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology • Automotive Service Technology I and II (day and evening classes are available) • Commercial Art Technology • Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts • Computer Systems & Information Technology • Cosmetology (day and evening classes are available) • Digital Cinema Production • Electricity • Marine Service Technologies • Patient Care Technician Students can access financial aid to fund their education at MTC. Available financial aid includes Pell Grant, Veteran’s benefits and more. Upon completion of a program, job placement assistance is also provided. Prospective students who do not have a high school diploma are encouraged to attend Marchman Technical College to earn a GED first. Then, students can choose a career pathway to meet their career goals.

Celebration Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

by Dan Callaghan, AAC Secretary – (727) 372-1742 Dear Friend, On behalf of the African American Club of Pasco, Latinos, people regardless of the immigration status, or people I want to invite you to participate in the 2017 celebration of Dr. practicing their faith, especially Muslims and Jews. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday on Monday, January 16, 2017, We urge you to attend, and that you bring family and friends beginning at 10:00 am at the Union Missionary Baptist Church who believe our diversity is one of this nation's greatest strengths, next to Pine Hill Cemetery (where no African Americans could be and that we are willing to stand up and speak out for our shared buried) on Pine Hill Road. values of inclusion and acceptance. We Four days following this event have asked the Pasco Sheriff's Departour new president will take office, ment to provide protection for our surrounded by rhetoric and advisors march and our gathering at the end that make our event all the more of the march at the former Booker T. crucial – that it be a safe place where Washington School at 6105 Pine Hill Pasco citizens can say we're not going road, Port Richey FL 34668. Hoping back, and we will not accept attacks on to see you there! Semper fi (Always people of color, the LGBTQ community, faithful), Dan Callaghan Chamber News • Page 7

Superintendent of Schools: Office of the Kurt Browning Sheriff by Sheriff Chris Nocco

January is Human Trafficking Awareness month. The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is partnering with several community businesses for an event in January to raise awareness about this silent scourge in our community. Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that involves the exploitation of vulnerable persons for commercial sex, forced labor or involuntary servitude, plus the inability to extricate oneself from that situation. The trafficker uses force, fraud, or coercion to control the victim. The name of the event to raise awareness about human trafficking is called Light Up the Night. All of the events are scheduled for Saturday, January 14, 2017. The first event is the Radiant 5K Run, which begins at 4 p.m., at the Pasco-Hernando State College Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., Wesley Chapel. An awards ceremony for the run will commence immediately after the race at 5 p.m. The Light Up the Night main event will be at The Shops of Wiregrass mall beginning at 6 p.m. The event will be located on the second level of the parking garage, located on the north end of the mall. This event will include music, educational information about human trafficking, and a kids’ zone. Human trafficking is the second largest criminal enterprise in the world, just behind the illegal drug trade, netting billions of dollars worldwide annually. There are over 20 million persons held in slavery in the world today, more than any other time in history. It is estimated between 500,000 and 2 million are trafficked annually worldwide with an estimated 15,000 to 18,000 being trafficked into the United States every year. On a local scale, according to national human trafficking hotline tips and complaints, Florida ranks as third in the number of calls to the human trafficking hotline, with the Tampa Bay area being in the top three in the state.

Possible indications of human trafficking include:

• Constantly accompanied by a controlling person or boss; not speaking on their own behalf. • Lack of control over personal schedule, money, identification or travel documents. • Transported to and from work; lives and works in the same place. • Debt owed to employer/crew leader makes them unable to leave their job. • Bruises, depression, fear, overly submissive. If you think you have come into contact with a victim of human trafficking call the National Trafficking Information and Referral Hotline at (888)373-7888. Additional information can be found on the Pasco Sheriff’s website at PascoSheriff. com/human-trafficking or the Florida State Attorney General’s website at MyFloridaLegal.com.

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Staff Reorganization in the New Year

by Kurt S. Browning Superintendent of Pasco County Public Schools Superintendent’s Staff and I have been working over the last several weeks on a reorganizational plan that restructures the area superintendents and the regional teams and the supports they provide to our schools. I have been meeting with our regional team members to discuss the reorganizational changes and how they impact these teams. Over the next few months, staff will transition into the following positions: Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Schools, Dr. Dave Scanga; Assistant Superintendent for High Schools, Tammy Berryhill; Assistant Superintendent for DA Schools, Dr. Monica Ilse; and, and Kim Poe serving in an executive director position with the specific role of assisting Drs. Ilse and Scanga. The Assistant Superintendent for Middle Schools will be advertised and filled during the second semester. This reorganizational plan does not add any new additional positions to the administrative staff. Todd Cluff, Area Superintendent for the Northwest Region, has expressed a desire to return to school based leadership. We are continuing to work with Todd to ensure that he is able to use his skill set and leadership in our schools. I have set the structure and we are working on the details of what the supports will look like for our schools, how they will be delivered, communications and feedback loops and accountability measures for all stakeholders.

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Due to Business Development Week activities, there will be no Port Richey Brochure Exchange for January

New Port Richey Main Street Wreath Contest Winners Congratulations to the New Port Richey Main Street Wreath Contest Winners. Each winner received a check for $250 from the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce.

February 16, 2017 6:00pm to 9:00pm Dulcet Tickets available online at www.westpasco.com and at the Chamber Office. $40 in advance / $50 at the door

Do Not Miss the 10th Sleek & Sexy Anniversary Celebration!

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New Members – Effective December 2016

The following businesses joined the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce during the month of November 2016 and are Effective December 1, 2016 Anytime Fitness Hudson, FL 13716 Little Rd., Hudson, FL 34667 Crystal Feast - 727-378-1400 www.anytimefitness.com Blue Oyster Seafood & Chops 1600 US Hwy 19, Holiday, FL 34691 Gus Petropoulos - 727-934-0087

From the Ground Up Landscaping & Lawn Care Inc. 9347 Denton Ave. Unit C7 Hudson, FL 34667 Sasha Ripa - 727-264-7792 www.fromthegroundupfl.com

Heartwood Preserve Conservation Cemetery Dura Guard Paver Sealing 4100 Starkey Blvd., Trinity, FL 34655 12601 White Bluff Rd., Hudson, FL 34669 Lisa Sommers - 727-376-5111 Nicholas Smith - 727-218-4221 www.heartwoodpreserve.com www.DuraGuardFL.com Jefferson Bank of Florida 5138 Deer Park Dr. Suite 105 New Port Richey, FL 34653 Yvonne Stewart - 727-372-4777 www.jeffersonbank.bank

McMenamin Law Group, P.A. 2160 Duck Slough Blvd. Suite 102 New Port Richey, FL 34655 John F. McMenamin, Jr. - 727-741-3913 www.mytrinitylawyer.com

The Car Wash King 11227 U.S. Hwy 19, Port Richey, FL 34668 727-378-3961 Robbie Malki www.thecarwashkinginc.com

Monster Mix Productions, LLC 5314 Lemon St., NPR, FL 34652 Mark Maynor - 727-857-6013 www.monstermixproductions.com

The Sno Shack 5413 Main St., New Port Richey, FL 34652 Anthony Presti 727-203-8702

Nature Falls Landscaping 8141 Tarsier Ave., NPR, FL 34653 727-457-0227 - James Miller

9Round Chelsea Place 1326 Seven Springs Blvd. #101 New Port Richey, FL 34655 Kim Rymanowski - 727-597-7325 www.9round.com

Slice of Life Pizzeria 9123 Little Rd., NPR, FL 34668 Nicholas Sciola - 727-863-5237 www.sliceoflifepizzeria.com

Happy Anniversary To Our Valued Members

During the month of January, the following businesses are celebrating an anniversary with the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce. Please join us in congratulating them on reaching these membership milestones! YEARS / COMPANY YEARS / COMPANY YEARS / COMPANY YEARS / COMPANY 47 Duke Energy 44 SunToyota 37 Barrett Harding Insurance, Inc. 33 Fred K. Marchman Technical College 33 Lane-Glo Bowl, Inc. 26 AutoNation Cadillac of Port Richey 24 Castriota Chevrolet, Inc. 24 Law Office of Gary L. Davis 24 The Hook Law Group 23 Pasco County Sheriff’s Office 23 Saint Leo University 21 Gulf High School 21 Seven Springs Middle School 20 Singer Sewing Center 19 Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care

18 Chasco Fiesta, Inc. 15 Life Care Center of New Port Richey 15 WPCC Ambassadors 14 Ivy Chase Apartments 14 Rotary Club of Port Richey, Inc. 12 Drs. Shelton, Thompson, VonSick 12 Early Learning Coalition of Pasco & Hernando Counties 10 AB Specialty Pharmacy 10 Ashton Oaks 10 Pratt’s Landscape Services, Inc. 10 Residence Inn Suncoast Parkway/ Northpointe Village 9 1-800-DRYMEOUT.com 9 Community Focus Online 9 ProSource of Port Richey 8 Kathryn Starkey

8 7 6 6 6 5 4 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1

Trinity Title of Pasco, Inc. Team Farrell Bear Creek Nursing Center Carson Family Care Center & Medi Spa Sawgrass Creek Apartments African American Club of Pasco Gill Dawg Marina Brookdale New Port Richey CEO Focus/LEVR Consulting, LLC Friends of the Hacienda & Historic NPR WPCC Young Professionals Group After Hours Pediatrics Urgent Care All About You Salon & Spa Arlisa’s Events, LLC Carolina Factory Outlet

1 Carrington Acupuncture 1 Coffee News Clearwater/Pinellas/ West Pasco 1 Ibis Coaching 1 Kids Kicking High 1 New Port Richey Florist 1 Oasis Coffee Spot 1 Ottaway’s Parkside Ice Cream Parlor 1 River Ridge High School 1 Spice Asian Fusion, Inc. 1 The Compassionate Friends of Pasco County 1 The Decker Group 1 US Lawns of PHC 1 USA Flea Market 1 West Pasco Youth Soccer Association, Inc.

Chamber Renewals – November 2016

The following businesses renewed their Chamber membership during the month of November. We thank you for your continued support! YEAR / COMPANY YEAR / COMPANY YEAR / COMPANY YEAR / COMPANY 2007 Achieva Credit Union 2010 All Corners Home Inspections 1974 American Cancer Society 2010 Anclote Village Marina 1974 Aqua Soft Refined Water, Inc. 2014 Argento’s Italian Bistro 2013 AT&T 2007 Atria Windsor Woods Retirement Community 1987 BB&T - Holiday 1995 Beltone Hearing Aid Center 2015 Block Advisors 2012 Camping World RV Sales of NPR 2012 CareerSource Pasco Hernando Page 12 • Chamber News

1982 Crosslet Insurance Services 2014 Firehouse Subs of New Port Richey 2003 Foster’s Pet Cremation Service 2008 Grand Vista Pools 2015 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Trinity 2008 Homewood Suites by Hilton 2007 Jessica Harris Interpreting Services 2015 Keiser University - New Port Richey 2001 Krewe of Chasco 2011 Lakewood Church of God

1995 Laura A. Kinkead, D.C.- Grand Chiropractic Center 2007 Linsey Eyecare 2015 MedExpress Urgent Care 1993 Morgan Stanley Wealth Management 1995 New Port Richey Main Street 2015 New Port Richey/Trinity Dry Cleaners 2002 Palms at Wyndtree 1988 Pasco Hernando State College 2000 Richey Community Orchestra, Inc. 2011 Senator Wilton E. Simpson

1996 State Farm Insurance - Tim Holladay 1997 Synovus Bank - PR 1997 Target Marketing 2012 The Pampering Plumber 2009 The Storage Center of Port Richey 2015 Trick Dog “U” K9 Training Academy 2010 Trinity Business Association, Inc. 1992 Unique Properties 2014 USAmeriBank 2014 Venom Bar and Grill 1999 Winghouse 2014 Younique by Jessica

BUSINESS DISCOUNTS BUSINESS DISCOUNTS - This program is designed so that Chamber Members will do business with other Chamber Members. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A WEST PASCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNT. Below is a list of those members participating at this time. A+ TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICE INC. 6518 U.S. Highway 19 North, New Port Richey - 727-847-6324 10% Discount to Chamber Members on Bookkeeping Services. FREE second look at your prior or current year tax return. AAA NATURE COAST, FL 10700 SR 54, Suite 102, Trinity – 727-868-9523 Chamber Members new to AAA will receive $5 discount, and both new and existing members get 50% off associate membership for immediate family members. ADDESSI FINANCIAL PARTNERS 16524 Pointe Village Dr., Suite 200, Lutz – 727-845-7572 Complimentary Financial Planning consultation to Chamber Members. AFFORDABLE SECURE SELF STORAGE 8619 New York Ave., Hudson – 727- 862-6016 10% off all rental rates no minimum stays or strings attached. RV and Boat storage also available. BATTERIES + BULBS 5644 U.S. Highway 19, New Port Richey – 727-849-6700 10% discount for Chamber Members. BAY AREA AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING 7030 Osteen Road, New Port Richey, 863-2665 15% off a Residential Check-up or Service Call Diagnostic to Chamber Members. BLOOMINGDAYS FLOWER SHOP-WEST 6835 State Road 54, NPR 10% off to chamber members on all purchases contact store at 727-232-6900 BOB MEMOLI of FLORIDA LUXURY REALTY, INC. 1248-D Seven Springs Blvd., New Port Richey - 727-372-6611 10% off commission to Chamber Members. BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 700 Carillon Pkwy Suite 5, St. Petersburg, FL Free install fee valued up to $100 for all chamber members. Contact Joshua Davidson 727-215-7337 directly in order to obtain offer. CASTRIOTA CHEVROLET, INC. 12930 US Hwy. 19, Hudson – 727-862-9473 Chamber members buying service contact General Sales Manager, for details. CORNERSTONE AIR, PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL 4946 Land O’ Lakes Boulevard, Land O’Lakes - 813-949-4445 $30 off Service Repair, A/C or Plumbing. COTE APPRAISALS, INC. 12831 US Highway 19, Hudson – 727-863-1400 20% discount on residential appraisals for Chamber Members and their employees.

DEX IMAGING 13911 Lakeshore Blvd., Hudson – 727-742-6719 Free cost analysis and 30% discount on equipment. New Konica/Minolta Color MFP starting at $65 per month. DAVID A. DORSEY C.P.A., P.A. 6105 Main St., New Port Richey – 727-846-0556 Free Consultation & 20% New Client Discount to Chamber Members. DR’S. SHELTON, THOMPSON, VonSICK 5636 Grand Boulevard, New Port Richey – 727-847-5360 15% Discount to Chamber Members on Exams, Xrays, and Treatment. Only with Lindsay McCaslin, D.M.D. EDWARD J. HAUCK, INC. 4904 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday – 727-849-6142 10% off to Chamber Members. EXHALE MASSAGE STUDIO 6234 Grand Blvd, Suite 205, New Port Richey – 727-798-5057 $10 discount to Chamber Members and their immediate family. FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES 3060 U.S. Highway 19, Holiday – 727-722-9500 10% discount to all Chamber Members. FIBRENEW PORT RICHEY 16318 Armstrong Place, Tampa – 727-534-9033 10% discount to Chamber Members. F.J. VELTEN & SONS 5701 Main Street, New Port Richey – 727-815-0300 No-cost, no-obligation portfolio review. FLORIDA LUXURY REALTY – MARY B. ARCHIE Please call for discount – 727-514-2596 FORD OF PORT RICHEY 10715 U.S. Highway 19, Port Richey – 727-868-9545 $100 under invoice on new Fords to Chamber members. Special fleet pricing available. Call Paul Baughman. FUREVER FRIENDS PET SITTING, LLC 480-244-2818 $5 off your first visit. GREAT ROOMS PASCO 9029 Little Road, New Port Richey – 727-869-1122 Chamber Members Employee Pricing 12 Months Same As Cash!!! HOME RES-Q, INC. 9529 State Road 52, Hudson – 727-847-9126 10% discount on all interior/exterior services for your home or business. Free, same day estimates available. *Just mention this discount on the phone.

CRUISE PLANNERS CLUB - MAGDALINE WISE Free bottle of wine in your stateroom when booking Oceanview Stateroom or above!

HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON 11115 US 19 in Port Richey – 727-819-1000 Discounted Room Rates for all West Pasco Chamber Members.

DALE WEBB ROOFING, INC. 5647 Kentucky Ave., New Port Richey – 727-847-7524 5% Discount to Chamber Members.

HYUNDAI OF NEW PORT RICHEY 3936 U.S. Highway 19, New Port Richey – 727-569-0999 $100.00 over invoice, minus factory incentives (ask for Jeena).

DENTISTRY BY DR. KENNETH E. MARTIN 4138 Madison St., New Port Richey – 727-849-0705 10% Discount to Chamber Members.

IERNA’S HEATING & COOLING 18843 US Highway 41 North, Lutz – 813-948-6355 FREE ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT SYSTEM ($600 Value) when you purchase a new 16 + SEER Bryant comfort system. Cannot be combined with other offer or applied to past purchases or quotes. Call for details. Always Free Estimates on new equipment purchases. Call for a Same Day Appointment JERICHO ROAD MINISTRIES, INC. 8924 State Road 52, Hudson – 352-799-2912 Ext. 115 Chamber Members receive 25% off. KATMANDEW FACE & BODY ART 5916 Montana Ave, New Port Richey – 727-375-3578 50% off all services, except sponsoring for chamber members ONLY. KNIGHT PEST CONTROL 7833 Leo Kidd Ave, Port Richey – 727-849-6063 Chamber Members received 15% off all pest control and lawn treatment program. 10% off termite treatments. THE LANDINGS AT SEA FOREST 4522 Seagull Dr., New Port Richey – 727-859-0444 One month free rent for all Chamber Members and waived application fees. LINSEY EYECARE 8936 U.S. Highway 19, Port Richey – 727-844-3400 20% off frames and lenses, certain styles excluded to Chamber Members. Eye exam offer ($38) is on the Vision Values program to Chamber Members. MEARES PLUMBING 8425 Arcola Ave, Hudson 34667 – 727-863-8815 $39 service fee (instead of our regular $59 service fee) and 10% off all repairs and/or new installs for Chamber Members. MIKE CHISSELL MORTGAGE 1818 Short Branch Dr., Suite 101, Trinity – 727-376-6900 Free appraisal at closing ($400-$450 value) – Mike Chissell NATURAL CHOICE PEST CONTROL P.O. Box 1981, New Port Richey – 727-844-7514 20% Discount. NELSON’S PEST CONTROL 7940 Rutilio Court, New Port Richey – 727-372-1175 $100 off Termite work to Chamber members. 10% off other services to Chamber Members. PASCO CAMERA EXCHANGE 5405 Main St., New Port Richey – 727-844-0904 10% Discount on film/film processing/enlargements/ darkroom supplies/accessories on pegboard. THE PRINT SHOP 10% discount on printing and signs to all chamber members. Please call Frank at 727-204-3248 and let him know you are a chamber member. PROSOURCE OF PORT RICHEY 10929 SR 52, Hudson – 727-379-9700 40% off carpet prices and 20% off everything else to Chamber Members.

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT Tampa Suncoast Parkway 2101 Northpointe Village, Lutz, FL 33558 Discounted rates for all Pasco Businesses Ask for Pasco Rate – 813-792-8400 SAM’S CLUB Join as a new Sam’s Club member or renew your existing membership and you will receive a Welcome Package, an Instant Savings Package and a Gift Bag. *Special NOT offered in club. To redeem, contact Patty Stohl or Garth Layne at (727)845-0634. SERVPRO OF WEST PASCO 7920 Evies Way, Port Richey – 727-847-3000 10% discount on deluxe carpet cleaning ($150.00 minimum). SINGER SEWING CENTER 8866 State Road 52, Hudson - 727-868-3655 • 10% discount SKIP’S FLORIST & CHRISTMAS HOUSE 5324 Mile Stretch Dr., Holiday – 727-938-2274 10% discount to Chamber Members on in store purchases. SPCA SUNCOAST 7734 Congress St., New Port Richey – 727-849-1048 A free custom engraved tag for all adopted animals, for all Chamber Member businesses and their employees. STATE ALARM, INC. 1014 U.S. Highway 19, Suite 106, Holiday, FL 34691 727-939-8888 15% off all installations and monthly services and free activation on selected panels to Chamber Members. THE STORAGE CENTER OF PORT RICHEY 8728 U.S. Highway 19, Port Richey – 727-843-0113 First month free and 15% off to Chamber Members.. TAMPA BAY TAX PROS 5328 Trouble Creek Rd, New Port Richey – 727-848-8950 Free consultation and review of last year’s individual and/ or business tax return for Chamber Members. Todd Couples Superstore - Port Richey 10831 US HWY 19, Port Richey – 813-971-0007 20% Discount on entire purchase for all Chamber Members. WILLIAMS, RISTOFF & PROPER, P.L.C. 10820 SR 54, Suite #202 Trinity 34655 – 727-842-9758 Wills for Chamber Members: $35.00 each WINDSONG CHARTERS & BOAT RENTALS 5015 US Highway 19, Magnuson Hotel & Marina New Port Richey – 727-859-0213 10% discount off charters and rentals for Chamber Members. WINGHOUSE 6515 U.S. Hwy. 19, New Port Richey – 727-816-9464 10% off total bill for Chamber Members. WOODY TUCKER PLUMBING & A/C 6802 Jasmine Blvd., Port Richey – 727-868-2139 10% Discount on Retail Sales.

R.J. KIELTY PLUMBING HEATING AND COOLING, INC. 9507 State Road 52, Hudson – 727-863-5486 $15.00 off any service to Chamber Members.

Mission Statement

The West Pasco Chamber of Commerce is an action-oriented business organization incorporated to promote a favorable business climate for its membership and the community, work with other interested organizations to develop an effective mechanism for taking action on issues of community interest, and provide business leadership for the improvement of the economy, political environment, and quality of life. Chamber News • Page 13

JANUARY 2017 WEST PASCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS AND MEETINGS SUNDAY

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of Director’s Meeting - NPR Library, 5939 Main St, NPR

Board Meeting - Jimmy’s Blvd. Restaurant, 6211 Grand Blvd, NPR

Brochure Exchange - Atria Park of Baypoint Village, 7927 3:30pm My Chamber State Road 52, Hudson TV - Tampa Bay Multi-Media

5:45pm YPG Board Meeting - Boulevard Beef & Ale, 6236 Grand Blvd. NPR

NEW YEAR’S DAY

11:30am 7:00pm 8:00am Public 8:00am 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Policy - Bob Evans Ribbon (R/C 7:30pm) Breakfast Cutting - Slice of Life Pizzeria, 9123 Little Road, NPR

Restaurant, 9115 US Hwy 19, NPR

Brochure Exchange - Life Care Center, 7400 Trouble Creek Rd. New Port Richey, FL 34653

11:30am Ribbon Cutting - Heartwood Preserve Conservation Cemetery, 4100 Starkey Blvd. Trinity, FL 34655

Grand Opening/ Ribbon Cutting Kayla Anderson Salon, 1248 Seven Springs Blvd., Unit E, NPR

11:30am YPG Luncheon - Hooters - Guest Speaker Travis Meares, Meares Plumbing 8:00am BDW 4:00pm 11:30am CHAMBER 11:00am to Committee Meeting 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 (R/C 5:30pm) Trinity 3:00pm OFFICE NPR Library, 5939 Main

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St., NPR 11:30am Multi-Business 11:30am Ribbon Cutting - Verizon Event Center, 8718 Trouble Ambassador Creek Road, NPR Luncheon 3:30pm My Chamber TV Sponsored Tampa Bay Multi-Media by SkyMed Leaning Tower of 5:00pm R/C 6:00pm) Mixer/Ribbon Pizza, 5205 Grand Joint Cutting - The Stadium Blvd. NPR Restaurant, 2349 Seven Springs Blvd., NPR (The MARTIN LUTHER Stadium & GSA Screens) KING JR. DAY

Open House/ Ribbon Cutting 9Round Chelsea Place, 1326 Seven Springs Blvd. Suite #101, NPR

Brochure Exchange - Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, -3535 Trophy Blvd. NPR

BDW Expo & Health Fair - Gulf View Square Mall, NPR

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12:00pm 11:30am 11:30am 11:30am 7:30am 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Finance PEDC Success BDW KICKBDW OFF Luncheon - Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Avenue, NPR

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Committee Meeting Chamber Office

11:30am Successful Women in Business Luncheon - PHSC Campus

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Education Day - MTEC Campus, 7825 Campus Dr. NPR

Stories Breakfast - Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd. NPR

Mystery Theater Luncheon Verizon Event Center

5:30 – 7:30 ‘Target Your Success’ Mixer Kickin Wingz

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Board Meeting - Jimmy’s Blvd. Restaurant, 6211 Grand Blvd, NPR 3:30pm My Chamber TV - Tampa Bay Multi-Media 5:45 PM YPG Board Meeting - Boulevard Beef & Ale, 6236 Grand Blvd. NPR

11:30am Hudson Brochure Exchange Atria Park of Baypoint Village, 7927 State Road 52, Hudson

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