THE BUSINESS EDGE SCORE ® PROUD PARTNERS WITH: MISSION STATEMENT: To strengthen our business environment and enable our members to prosper. We are the 7th largest Chamber in the Tampa Bay area and the most trusted business resource since 1925. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: President’s Message..........2 Boot Camp ........................6 Welcome New Members ....................8 & 9 Upcoming Events ............13 2015 In Review ................14 Visit Your Chamber at 15588 Aviation Loop Dr. Brooksville, FL 34604 352-796-0697 352-796-3704 (fax) www.hernandochamber.com QUARTER 1, 2016 CORE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR Attention All Members! BENEFITS As we move forward in 2016, the Business Edge Newsletter will be printing four times a year. The future dates the newsletter will publish are: F April 1, 2016 F July 1, 2016 F October 1, 2016 Watch for the Chamber’s Weekly email or go to www.hernandochamber.com for upcoming event information. For upcoming Chamber events in this issue, see page 13. F Chamber website: www.hernandochamber.com F Promote your business on the Business Edge Radio Show WWJB F Attend our events — Network & Get facetime with other fellow Chamber Members F Business Spotlight on the Chamber website Promote your business on the
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THE BUSINESS EDGE
15588 Aviation Loop DriveBrooksville, FL 34604
Special Thanks to Sir Speedy for printing & production of the newsletter& to Earnest Mail Consulting Corp. for the mailing of our newsletter!
SCORE®
PROUD PARTNERS WITH:
MISSION STATEMENT:To strengthen our business environment and enable our members to prosper.
We are the 7th largest Chamber in the Tampa Bay area and the most trusted business resource since 1925.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
President’s Message..........2
Boot Camp ........................6
Welcome New
Members ....................8 & 9
Upcoming Events ............13
2015 In Review................14
Visit Your Chamber at 15588 Aviation Loop Dr.
Brooksville, FL 34604
352-796-0697
352-796-3704 (fax)
www.hernandochamber.com
QUARTER 1, 2016
www.perfectbalancewellness.net
CORETAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR
Attention All Members!
BENEFITS
As we move forward in 2016, the Business Edge Newsletter will be printing four times a year. The future dates the newsletter will publish are:
FApril 1, 2016FJuly 1, 2016FOctober 1, 2016
Watch for the Chamber’s Weekly email or go to www.hernandochamber.com for upcoming event information. For upcoming Chamber events in this issue, see page 13.With the New Year Comes an Opportunity to Eat & Live Healthy!
FChamber website: www.hernandochamber.com
FPromote your business on the Business Edge Radio Show WWJB
FAttend our events — Network & Get facetime with other fellow Chamber Members
FBusiness Spotlight onthe Chamber website
Promote your business on the
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EXECUTIVE BOARDOF DIRECTORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STAFF
Chairman of the BoardSonia WellmanOak Hill Hospital
Chairman of the Board ElectRichard Sanvenero, Sr.Towne Square Mall
Immediate Past ChairmanTravis WellmanCemex, Inc.
Vice ChairTim ReedServPro Hernando
TreasurerRandy WoodruffSuncoast CPA Group
Foundation Chairman Of The Board (CETA)John MittenChick-fil-A of Hernando County
President/CEOPatricia CrowleyGreater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Donna Burdzinski: Pasco-Hernando State College
Royce Decker: Jericho Road Ministries
Beverly Reso: Ackley Dental
David Gonzalez: Withlacoochee River Electric Co-Op Inc.
Chris Scavuzzo: Brown & Brown of Florida, Inc.
Karen Carpinone: Capital City Bank
Ray Heter: Brannen Bank
Teri Nichols: Spherion Staffing
Marilyn Pearson-Adams: Century 21 Alliance Realty
Dr. Lori M. Romano: Hernando County Schools
Keith Marcelle: Cal-Maine Foods
James Morris: Cemex, Inc.
Patricia Crowley: President/CEO
Dawn Badami: Event Coordinator
Linda Campo: Information Specialist
Michele Salvadeo: Communications Coordinator
Jean Harberts: Membership Representative
Alicia Vegerano: Accounting Manager
Pat Crowley,President
THE PRESIDENT’SMESSAGE
Dear Chamber Members,
thank you for your continued support in
2015 to your Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber Staff, Board of Directors and our Pillar Chairs are here to assist you in the Marketing, Networking, Training and Advocacy of your business. Let us know how we can be of service for your 2016 business plan.
Wishing you a Healthy and Prosperous 2016!
Regards,Patricia Crowley
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Year In Review
Training
Networking
Advocacy
20152015
Thank YouTo Our Sponsors !
Marketing
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3 Pre-Pay Online www.hernandochamber.com
Wilton SimpsonSenator, 18th District
5612 Grand BoulevardP.O. Box 787New Port Richey, FL 34656-0787727.816.1120
10 West Jefferson StreetBrooksville, FL 34601352.540.6074
322 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100850.487.5018
If you need assistance with a state
issue, please contact my office.
The Florida Senate
the diplomatsGreater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce
Who Am I? Where Can You Find Me? How Can You Contact Me?
Alice Pirola Mary Kay Cosmetics 352-686-9230Anna Preston Professional Bookkeeping & Beyond 727-697-3951Dana Cutlip Cutlip Financial Insurance Services 352-293-4317Dawn Reed Chick-fi-A of Hernando County 352-596-2826Deanne Karbe Primerica 888-874-7586Deborah Cutlip Cutlip Financial Insurance Services 352-293-4317Jennifer Harvey Great Life Church 352-293-7673Joyce Dilorio Cadence Bank 352-666-5200Judi Schreiner Take Time for Travel 352-410-8919Karen Carpinone Capital City Bank 352-754-2500Karen Dove Nature Coast TV 800-852-9391Lailah Abdul-Rahim Organo Gold 631-831-2367Lauren Jolly Spherion Staffing 352-610-3435Leisa Shelton Tuffy Tire and Auto Service 352-587-2886Marianne Zirk Damsel in Defense 352-340-4456Mayssan Shuayb Synergy Home 352-277-5934Ralph Danna Aflac 352-442-4978Randy Overall Nature Coast Flooring 352- 684-0105Rhonda Jorgensen Campbell & Company, CPA 352-683-7365Royce Decker Jericho Road Ministries 352-799-2912Suzanne Boutot Purple Pineapple Fitness 352-685-1191Terry Harrell Mimi's Care Cottage 727-856-5569Tim Reed ServPro of Hernando County 352-683-3730Wendy McGinnis Elegant Exposures 352-584-2387
DIPLOMAT SPOTLIGHT
Alice Pirola joined Mary Kay in 1991 and was a
former paralegal and legal secretary. She
earned her First Free Mary Kay Car in 1997
and has been driving free cars ever since. Alice
loves working with Mary Kay because besides
making women feel and look good, she
constantly gets to meet new people and forge
new relationships.
Alice joined the Chamber 3 years ago and became a Diplomat
this year. She loves being a Diplomat because of the opportunity
to meet new people and businesses. It also gives her an inside
track of what is going on at the Chamber. Alice is also President
of Business & Professional Women's Association in Hernando
County and enjoys being active in the county with fundraisers.
She loves the small hometown feel of Hernando County and
how everyone comes together to work for the progress of the
County.
Alice PirolaSales Director, Mary Kay Cosmetics
www.marykay.com/apirola
Alice PirolaSales Director
Mary Kay Cosmetics Keys To SuccessBusiness Development Week
Check the Chamber Website and look for your weekly email for date events.
Hop N Glow
JANUARY NATURE COAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
FEBRUARY
MARCHKARMA SPIRITS & CAFE
SILVERTHORN COUNTRY CLUB7:15am
JANUARYWednesday, January 27th
FEBRUARYWednesday, February 24th
MARCHWednesday, March 23rd
Monday, March 21st through Wednesday, March 23rdVarious times and locations.
Saturday, March 26, 2016 from 5pm - 9pmAnderson Snow Park
Vendor & Sponsor Opportunities Available.Register Online
………………………………………………………………..AFTER HOURS MIXERS
Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 5:30 pm15120 County Line Road, Spring Hill
Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 5:30 pm13081 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill
Register Online………………………………………………………………..
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Register Online550 Golf Club Lane, Brooksville
$15.00 Members Pre-paid$20.00 At-the-Door & Non-Members
Speaker: Sheriff Al Nienhuis & Colonel Mike Mauer, Hernando County Sheriff's Office
Sponsored By: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay………………………………………………………………..
Speaker: Mark Barry, Arc Nature Coast,"The Business of Philanthropy"
Sponsored By: Bayfront Health, Spring Hill and Brooksville………………………………………………………………..
Keys To Success! FinaleSpeakers: TBA
TBA
Holiday Golf Tournament at Brooksville Country Club
QUARTERLY UPCOMINGEVENTS
SAVE THE DATE!
No Cost!
Tuesday January 26, 2016 Customer Scenario Mapping
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
• Improve your customer experience
nterview your customers to identify strategic priorities
ork with key stakeholders to brainstorm solutions, create consensus and achieve momentum and more!
The guest presenter, Ronni Marshak, is co-author of the book “Customers.com”. She facilitates workshops focusing on the proprietary Customer Scenario Mapping methodology and was part of the Leigh Speakers Bureau. Workshop provided by Kurt Glacy, LEVR Consulting.
• I
• W
The Florida SBDC at USF is
bringing Specialists to
Hernando County!
Upcoming dates are as follows!
Tuesdays in January 2016
1/5 International trade consulting, Selma Canas
1/12 Government contracting consulting,Alton Faricloth
1/19 International trade, operations consulting, Eileen Rodriguez
1/26 Marketing and government consulting,Karen Krymski
Wednesdays in January 2016
1/6, 13, 20 Growth, financing, marketing and operations consulting, Jim Taylor
1/27 Business certification and procurement, marketing consulting , Yanina Rosario
TRAINING EVENT
Express Employment Professionals
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DECEMBER EVENTHOSTS
After Hours Mixer
Monthly Membership MeetingChristmas Program
Networking for Chickens
Holiday Golf Tournament
Light Up Ridge Manor
Palace Grand
CEMEX, Inc.Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Chick-fil-A of Hernando County
Brooksville Country Club
Eastside Elementary School
HERNANDO COUNTY SHERIFF’SOFFICE
HCSO Offers CERT Class
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management Section is looking for volunteers over 18 who are interested in joining the Hernando County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
CERT volunteers receive special training which enhances their ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a disaster situation. As an organized team, they provide vital services in the absence of emergency responders, whose arrival may be delayed due to the severity of the situation.
The next training class will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016. Classes will be held from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. every Wednesday night until February 24, 2016 in the Emergency Operations Center, 18900 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, Florida 34601. Previous emergency experience is not required. The training, materials, and equipment are provided free of charge. CERT members must pass a required background check including fingerprints.
If you are interested in information, please call 352-754-4083. A p p l i c a t i o n s c a n b e f o u n d o n o u r w e b s i t e , www.hernandosheriff.org/em, click on the CERT link. All applications must be submitted to the Community Relations Specialist, Michael Terry, by the close of business on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016 to allow for processing.
MARCH RENEWALS CONTINUEDFROM PG 8
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LLC
www.HRcompliance101.com
Paula Mathews, President
8521 Electra Avenue
Brooksville, FL 34613email: [email protected]
C 603-831-2114
1260 Lori Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34606
352-683-8757 [email protected]
www.sirspeedy.com/springhillfl340
•Posters
•Brochures•Social Media•Retractable Banners
•Signs & Banners
•Business Cards•Direct Mailing Services
30 OF SERS VR IA CE EY IN
HERNANDOCOUNTY
Printing and Marketing Services
Let the experts at
help market your next event!
Face to face contact with our experienced, friendly,professional staff - not just a website.
We can help promote your event with:
•Award WinningGraphic Design
•Window Clings•Promotional Products•Flags / Table Cloths•Flyers•Free Pickup & Delivery & more!
Interested Parties ContactPat Crowley for Details!
Office Space Includes:
F160 square foot office
Access to conference room, break room, lobby and reception areas
nternet Service
F
FI
Available At Your Chamber!15588 Aviation Loop Dr., Brooksville
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
For date, location and title, please visit
www.hernandochamber.com
For workshop details,
please visit
www.HRcompliance101.com
PROFESSIONALOFFICE SPACE
FOR RENT!MARCHYears of Membership 11- 20+A Quality Answering Service 3/23/2004
BB&T Bank, Spring Hill Main 3/1/1996
Caglianone, Miller & Lao, P.A. 3/14/2000
Castignoli, Robert A. 3/8/2000
Coffin & McLean Land Survey 3/1/1996
Earnest Mail Consulting Corp. 3/1/1994
For Fours Acres Lodge 3/1/1986
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital 2/11/2003
Heron Publishing, Inc. 3/1/1995
Imperial Dry Cleaners 3/1/1991
Kierzynski & Associates, C.P.A., P.A. 1/1/1980
Kiwanis Club of Brooksville 3/1/1986
Luigi's Pizza 3/1/1996
McDonald's Restaurant 3/1/1976
Merritt Funeral Home - Brooksville Chapel 3/1/1994
Merritt Funeral Home - Spring Hill Chapel 5/9/2000
NAMI Hernando, Inc 2/24/2003
Palmieri, Anthony R. 3/1/1997
Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant 3/1/1982
Pastore Custom Builders, Inc. 3/1/1990
Rogers' Sign Corp. 3/1/1993
Sonlife Prosthetics & Orthotics 3/1/1988
State Farm Insurance-Barnwell 2/15/2002
TECO Peoples Gas 2/1/1998
Wesleyan Bible Conference Assoc. 3/1/1994
Withlacoochee River Electric Co-op, Inc. 3/1/1971
Years of Membership 6-10A Civil Design Group, LLC 3/23/2007
All Pro Cleaning Service of the Nature Coast, Inc 3/25/2008
Center for Breast Care and Outpatient Surgery 2/23/2005
Express Oil Change & Service Center 3/1/2009
Goodwill Industries - Suncoast 2/25/2008
Hernando Orthopaedic & Spinal Surgery 2/8/2005
Jackson Rents & Supply, Inc. 3/11/2009
Pak Mail of Spring Hill 3/31/2005
Preferred Property Associates, Inc./Sanvenero Sr. 3/13/2006
Years of Membership 1-5A Ready Roofing 3/3/2015
Above & Beyond Salon-Day Spa 3/11/2014
American Express OPEN Small Business Credit Cards 3/26/2015
Atlas Insurance Services, LLC 3/20/2015
Big Daddy DJ 3/14/2013
Big Splash Pools & Spa 2/28/2013
Chef Images 3/30/2012
Coney Island Drive Inn 2/28/2013
Crescent Community Clinic 2/28/2013
Crowder Hardware 2/28/2013
Crystal Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 2/28/2013
Dino's Plumbing 2/28/2013
Eastside Elementary School 2/28/2013
Enrichment Center, The 3/4/2011
Flammer Ford of Spring Hill 2/28/2013
Florida's Total Realty, LLC 2/28/2013
Global Custom Painting 3/26/2015
Graphic Soup Media Design, Inc 2/28/2013
Greenman-Pedersen, Inc (GPI) 2/28/2013
Gulf Coast Veterinary Center 3/10/2015
Hager Law Firm 2/28/2013
Hernando Coffee News 3/3/2014
Hernando County Fingerprinting, Inc. 3/14/2011
Hernando County Road Runners, Inc. 3/5/2014
Hernando County Shrine Club 3/4/2014
Hernando County Supervisor of Elections 2/28/2013
Hodges University 3/29/2010
Home Helpers & Direct Link (Spring Hill) 3/12/2014
Hyslop & Greenfelder, PA 3/8/2015
Ink Refill Center 2/28/2013
Insight Credit Union 3/5/2015
Interconnect Cable Tech Corp. (ICTC) 3/14/2013
Jeunesse Global 3/28/2013
K9 Partners for Patriots Inc. 3/5/2015
Linda N. Barry, DMD PLLC 3/27/2015
Marine Corp League, Spring Hill #708 2/28/2013
Mariner Auto Repair 2/28/2013
McDonald's Restaurant 11/10/2010
MiMi's Care Cottage Inc 3/27/2015
Palmwood Construction, LLC 2/28/2013
People Helping People 2/28/2013
RA Fessler, Inc. 2/28/2013
Salon Halo 7/9/2015
Shaklee - THE KECK EFFECT 3/13/2015
Sherman Hills Golf & Country Club, Inc. 3/17/2010
State Farm Insurance-Blessing 9/9/2010
The Un-Stopper Plumbing 3/26/2014
Titan Foundation Repair Specialist 3/23/2015
TreeUmph! Adventure Course 3/27/2015
Trinity Odessa Chamber of Commerce 3/11/2014
WXJB Radio 99.9 FM 3/16/2011
For More Information About this Inspiring Event Visit:
www.hernandochamber.com
Save the Date:
April 28, 2016
42nd Annual
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Haven’t Renewed Your Membership Duesand Can’t Find the Invoice?
No worry! Just call our office at 352-796-0697or email [email protected] and request a
copy. Or… login to the “Member’s Only” page at www.HernandoChamber.com toreview your billing information.
The Accuracy of yourChamber’s Information
is VERY Importantto Us!
We strive to keep our database up-to-date, but we need your help to ensure that we are hitting the mark.
Please take a moment to login to the “Member’s Only” page at www.HernandoChamber.com
and verify that we have your current staff member listand contact information.
Have questions? Contact [email protected].
Resolutions for 2016!As we go green, visit www.hernandochamber.com for the listings of ALL Chamber Events. Please RSVP to all events here.
Did you know you can sync your Google calendar to the Chamber’s calendar? Ask us how!
Remember to update your email listing in the Chamber directory through the website so that you receive your weekly Chamber News emails.
Remember this Upcoming Date!
Meets Quarterly! Region 3
Tuesday February 2, 2016 at 8:00 am
to be held at the Country Kitchen
20133 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville
www.hernandochamber.com
ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
HERNANDO COUNTYPUBLIC LIBRARY
2nd Annual Brooksville Library 5K & Kids Fun Run
In partnership with the YMCA of the Suncoast, the Hernando County Public Library System is hosting the Second Annual Brooksville Library 5K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, February 27, 2016. The race begins at 8 a.m. at the Main Library in downtown Brooksville and continues through the historic hills of Brooksville. The Kids Fun Run will immediately follow. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Library of Hernando County, Inc. and the YMCA of the Suncoast.
There will be a free Couch to 5K program offered through the YMCA designed to support and encourage anyone who wants to participate in the race, but is not yet a runner. The Couch to 5K training will use weekly group runs and social media to get area residents off the couch and to the finish line. Registration in the Couch to 5K is free, but participants must be registered in the Brooksville Library 5k event on February 27. An informational kick-off participant meeting will be held on Thursday December 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the YMCA in Spring Hill.
For more information, or to register, go to the website www.brooksvillelibrary5k.com.
ARE YOU READY TO BE A LEADER?
HernandoLeadership
WHY LEADERSHIP HERNANDO?Everything! As long as making yourself more valuable to your company and to your community is important to you!Leadership Hernando provides more than an education, it helps cultivate your relationships.
• Networking with Business Leaders
• Behind the Scenes Look of our Business Community
• Building Business Relationships
uilding Long Lasting Friendships• B
Submit Your ApplicationTo Be Part Of The
Class of 2016
For More Information About the Class of 2016:
www.hernandochamber.com
With your partnership, this event will recognize the top 56 Hernando County graduating students
in the categories of: Leadership, Academic, Entrepreneurial/Business,
Community Service, and Vocational/Technical.Consider a student sponsorship to continue the tradition
of recognizing these exceptional studentsfrom our county schools as they move on to the
next chapter of their educational careers.
Student Recognition Banquet
Exercising Your Voice—Speaking so others will listen
Exercising Your Feet—Taking Steps To Grow Your Business
Chamber Boot Camp! 4 Consecutive Week Sessions!
Beginning February and ending the 1st Week of March
Look for the Weekly News for dates!
A Healthy Business Body = FINANCIAL SUCCESS
Exercising Your Body—Core Business Body Maintenance for Success
BOOTCAMP
BU S I N E S SGreater Hernando County Chamber of CommerceComing
in 2016!
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NOVEMBER AFTER HOURS MIXERDECEMBER HOLIDAY BREAKFAST
In a quick FREE phone call,
we compare carriers and advise
best options for our clients,whether Affordable Care Act,
or alternative health insurance.
Health Insurance
Now Enrolling!352-600-7061
Hosted By:
HOLIDAY MIXER 2015!
Sponsored by:
December 2, 2015
December HolidayBreakfast
Congratulations to FAMU for receiving 3800 acres for an agricultural and natural resource research facility from the USDA.
FAMU will be creating a beginner Rancher/Farmer Program for “tribal communities”.
Pictured above: Pat Crowley, GHCCC President; Elmira Mangum, FAMU President; Dr. Javonda Jacobs–Young, USDA and Dr. Timothy Beard, President of PHSC.
30th ANNUAL
275 Della Ct.Spring Hill352-688-3390
-7--10-
NOVEMBER AFTER HOURS MIXERDECEMBER HOLIDAY BREAKFAST
In a quick FREE phone call,
we compare carriers and advise
best options for our clients,whether Affordable Care Act,
or alternative health insurance.
Health Insurance
Now Enrolling!352-600-7061
Hosted By:
HOLIDAY MIXER 2015!
Sponsored by:
December 2, 2015
December HolidayBreakfast
Congratulations to FAMU for receiving 3800 acres for an agricultural and natural resource research facility from the USDA.
FAMU will be creating a beginner Rancher/Farmer Program for “tribal communities”.
Pictured above: Pat Crowley, GHCCC President; Elmira Mangum, FAMU President; Dr. Javonda Jacobs–Young, USDA and Dr. Timothy Beard, President of PHSC.
30th ANNUAL
275 Della Ct.Spring Hill352-688-3390
For More Information About this Inspiring Event Visit:
www.hernandochamber.com
Save the Date:
April 28, 2016
42nd Annual
-6- -11-
Haven’t Renewed Your Membership Duesand Can’t Find the Invoice?
No worry! Just call our office at 352-796-0697or email [email protected] and request a
copy. Or… login to the “Member’s Only” page at www.HernandoChamber.com toreview your billing information.
The Accuracy of yourChamber’s Information
is VERY Importantto Us!
We strive to keep our database up-to-date, but we need your help to ensure that we are hitting the mark.
Please take a moment to login to the “Member’s Only” page at www.HernandoChamber.com
and verify that we have your current staff member listand contact information.
Have questions? Contact [email protected].
Resolutions for 2016!As we go green, visit www.hernandochamber.com for the listings of ALL Chamber Events. Please RSVP to all events here.
Did you know you can sync your Google calendar to the Chamber’s calendar? Ask us how!
Remember to update your email listing in the Chamber directory through the website so that you receive your weekly Chamber News emails.
Remember this Upcoming Date!
Meets Quarterly! Region 3
Tuesday February 2, 2016 at 8:00 am
to be held at the Country Kitchen
20133 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville
www.hernandochamber.com
ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
HERNANDO COUNTYPUBLIC LIBRARY
2nd Annual Brooksville Library 5K & Kids Fun Run
In partnership with the YMCA of the Suncoast, the Hernando County Public Library System is hosting the Second Annual Brooksville Library 5K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, February 27, 2016. The race begins at 8 a.m. at the Main Library in downtown Brooksville and continues through the historic hills of Brooksville. The Kids Fun Run will immediately follow. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Library of Hernando County, Inc. and the YMCA of the Suncoast.
There will be a free Couch to 5K program offered through the YMCA designed to support and encourage anyone who wants to participate in the race, but is not yet a runner. The Couch to 5K training will use weekly group runs and social media to get area residents off the couch and to the finish line. Registration in the Couch to 5K is free, but participants must be registered in the Brooksville Library 5k event on February 27. An informational kick-off participant meeting will be held on Thursday December 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the YMCA in Spring Hill.
For more information, or to register, go to the website www.brooksvillelibrary5k.com.
ARE YOU READY TO BE A LEADER?
HernandoLeadership
WHY LEADERSHIP HERNANDO?Everything! As long as making yourself more valuable to your company and to your community is important to you!Leadership Hernando provides more than an education, it helps cultivate your relationships.
• Networking with Business Leaders
• Behind the Scenes Look of our Business Community
• Building Business Relationships
uilding Long Lasting Friendships• B
Submit Your ApplicationTo Be Part Of The
Class of 2016
For More Information About the Class of 2016:
www.hernandochamber.com
With your partnership, this event will recognize the top 56 Hernando County graduating students
in the categories of: Leadership, Academic, Entrepreneurial/Business,
Community Service, and Vocational/Technical.Consider a student sponsorship to continue the tradition
of recognizing these exceptional studentsfrom our county schools as they move on to the
next chapter of their educational careers.
Student Recognition Banquet
Exercising Your Voice—Speaking so others will listen
Exercising Your Feet—Taking Steps To Grow Your Business
Chamber Boot Camp! 4 Consecutive Week Sessions!
Beginning February and ending the 1st Week of March
Look for the Weekly News for dates!
A Healthy Business Body = FINANCIAL SUCCESS
Exercising Your Body—Core Business Body Maintenance for Success
BOOTCAMP
BU S I N E S SGreater Hernando County Chamber of CommerceComing
in 2016!
-5--12-
DECEMBER EVENTHOSTS
After Hours Mixer
Monthly Membership MeetingChristmas Program
Networking for Chickens
Holiday Golf Tournament
Light Up Ridge Manor
Palace Grand
CEMEX, Inc.Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Chick-fil-A of Hernando County
Brooksville Country Club
Eastside Elementary School
HERNANDO COUNTY SHERIFF’SOFFICE
HCSO Offers CERT Class
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management Section is looking for volunteers over 18 who are interested in joining the Hernando County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
CERT volunteers receive special training which enhances their ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a disaster situation. As an organized team, they provide vital services in the absence of emergency responders, whose arrival may be delayed due to the severity of the situation.
The next training class will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016. Classes will be held from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. every Wednesday night until February 24, 2016 in the Emergency Operations Center, 18900 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, Florida 34601. Previous emergency experience is not required. The training, materials, and equipment are provided free of charge. CERT members must pass a required background check including fingerprints.
If you are interested in information, please call 352-754-4083. A p p l i c a t i o n s c a n b e f o u n d o n o u r w e b s i t e , www.hernandosheriff.org/em, click on the CERT link. All applications must be submitted to the Community Relations Specialist, Michael Terry, by the close of business on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016 to allow for processing.
MARCH RENEWALS CONTINUEDFROM PG 8
Creatingworkplacesthat work foreveryone
LLC
www.HRcompliance101.com
Paula Mathews, President
8521 Electra Avenue
Brooksville, FL 34613email: [email protected]
C 603-831-2114
1260 Lori Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34606
352-683-8757 [email protected]
www.sirspeedy.com/springhillfl340
•Posters
•Brochures•Social Media•Retractable Banners
•Signs & Banners
•Business Cards•Direct Mailing Services
30 OF SERS VR IA CE EY IN
HERNANDOCOUNTY
Printing and Marketing Services
Let the experts at
help market your next event!
Face to face contact with our experienced, friendly,professional staff - not just a website.
We can help promote your event with:
•Award WinningGraphic Design
•Window Clings•Promotional Products•Flags / Table Cloths•Flyers•Free Pickup & Delivery & more!
Interested Parties ContactPat Crowley for Details!
Office Space Includes:
F160 square foot office
Access to conference room, break room, lobby and reception areas
nternet Service
F
FI
Available At Your Chamber!15588 Aviation Loop Dr., Brooksville
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
For date, location and title, please visit
www.hernandochamber.com
For workshop details,
please visit
www.HRcompliance101.com
PROFESSIONALOFFICE SPACE
FOR RENT!MARCHYears of Membership 11- 20+A Quality Answering Service 3/23/2004
BB&T Bank, Spring Hill Main 3/1/1996
Caglianone, Miller & Lao, P.A. 3/14/2000
Castignoli, Robert A. 3/8/2000
Coffin & McLean Land Survey 3/1/1996
Earnest Mail Consulting Corp. 3/1/1994
For Fours Acres Lodge 3/1/1986
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital 2/11/2003
Heron Publishing, Inc. 3/1/1995
Imperial Dry Cleaners 3/1/1991
Kierzynski & Associates, C.P.A., P.A. 1/1/1980
Kiwanis Club of Brooksville 3/1/1986
Luigi's Pizza 3/1/1996
McDonald's Restaurant 3/1/1976
Merritt Funeral Home - Brooksville Chapel 3/1/1994
Merritt Funeral Home - Spring Hill Chapel 5/9/2000
NAMI Hernando, Inc 2/24/2003
Palmieri, Anthony R. 3/1/1997
Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant 3/1/1982
Pastore Custom Builders, Inc. 3/1/1990
Rogers' Sign Corp. 3/1/1993
Sonlife Prosthetics & Orthotics 3/1/1988
State Farm Insurance-Barnwell 2/15/2002
TECO Peoples Gas 2/1/1998
Wesleyan Bible Conference Assoc. 3/1/1994
Withlacoochee River Electric Co-op, Inc. 3/1/1971
Years of Membership 6-10A Civil Design Group, LLC 3/23/2007
All Pro Cleaning Service of the Nature Coast, Inc 3/25/2008
Center for Breast Care and Outpatient Surgery 2/23/2005
Express Oil Change & Service Center 3/1/2009
Goodwill Industries - Suncoast 2/25/2008
Hernando Orthopaedic & Spinal Surgery 2/8/2005
Jackson Rents & Supply, Inc. 3/11/2009
Pak Mail of Spring Hill 3/31/2005
Preferred Property Associates, Inc./Sanvenero Sr. 3/13/2006
Years of Membership 1-5A Ready Roofing 3/3/2015
Above & Beyond Salon-Day Spa 3/11/2014
American Express OPEN Small Business Credit Cards 3/26/2015
Atlas Insurance Services, LLC 3/20/2015
Big Daddy DJ 3/14/2013
Big Splash Pools & Spa 2/28/2013
Chef Images 3/30/2012
Coney Island Drive Inn 2/28/2013
Crescent Community Clinic 2/28/2013
Crowder Hardware 2/28/2013
Crystal Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 2/28/2013
Dino's Plumbing 2/28/2013
Eastside Elementary School 2/28/2013
Enrichment Center, The 3/4/2011
Flammer Ford of Spring Hill 2/28/2013
Florida's Total Realty, LLC 2/28/2013
Global Custom Painting 3/26/2015
Graphic Soup Media Design, Inc 2/28/2013
Greenman-Pedersen, Inc (GPI) 2/28/2013
Gulf Coast Veterinary Center 3/10/2015
Hager Law Firm 2/28/2013
Hernando Coffee News 3/3/2014
Hernando County Fingerprinting, Inc. 3/14/2011
Hernando County Road Runners, Inc. 3/5/2014
Hernando County Shrine Club 3/4/2014
Hernando County Supervisor of Elections 2/28/2013
Hodges University 3/29/2010
Home Helpers & Direct Link (Spring Hill) 3/12/2014
Hyslop & Greenfelder, PA 3/8/2015
Ink Refill Center 2/28/2013
Insight Credit Union 3/5/2015
Interconnect Cable Tech Corp. (ICTC) 3/14/2013
Jeunesse Global 3/28/2013
K9 Partners for Patriots Inc. 3/5/2015
Linda N. Barry, DMD PLLC 3/27/2015
Marine Corp League, Spring Hill #708 2/28/2013
Mariner Auto Repair 2/28/2013
McDonald's Restaurant 11/10/2010
MiMi's Care Cottage Inc 3/27/2015
Palmwood Construction, LLC 2/28/2013
People Helping People 2/28/2013
RA Fessler, Inc. 2/28/2013
Salon Halo 7/9/2015
Shaklee - THE KECK EFFECT 3/13/2015
Sherman Hills Golf & Country Club, Inc. 3/17/2010
State Farm Insurance-Blessing 9/9/2010
The Un-Stopper Plumbing 3/26/2014
Titan Foundation Repair Specialist 3/23/2015
TreeUmph! Adventure Course 3/27/2015
Trinity Odessa Chamber of Commerce 3/11/2014
WXJB Radio 99.9 FM 3/16/2011
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Wilton SimpsonSenator, 18th District
5612 Grand BoulevardP.O. Box 787New Port Richey, FL 34656-0787727.816.1120
10 West Jefferson StreetBrooksville, FL 34601352.540.6074
322 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100850.487.5018
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Who Am I? Where Can You Find Me? How Can You Contact Me?
Alice Pirola Mary Kay Cosmetics 352-686-9230Anna Preston Professional Bookkeeping & Beyond 727-697-3951Dana Cutlip Cutlip Financial Insurance Services 352-293-4317Dawn Reed Chick-fi-A of Hernando County 352-596-2826Deanne Karbe Primerica 888-874-7586Deborah Cutlip Cutlip Financial Insurance Services 352-293-4317Jennifer Harvey Great Life Church 352-293-7673Joyce Dilorio Cadence Bank 352-666-5200Judi Schreiner Take Time for Travel 352-410-8919Karen Carpinone Capital City Bank 352-754-2500Karen Dove Nature Coast TV 800-852-9391Lailah Abdul-Rahim Organo Gold 631-831-2367Lauren Jolly Spherion Staffing 352-610-3435Leisa Shelton Tuffy Tire and Auto Service 352-587-2886Marianne Zirk Damsel in Defense 352-340-4456Mayssan Shuayb Synergy Home 352-277-5934Ralph Danna Aflac 352-442-4978Randy Overall Nature Coast Flooring 352- 684-0105Rhonda Jorgensen Campbell & Company, CPA 352-683-7365Royce Decker Jericho Road Ministries 352-799-2912Suzanne Boutot Purple Pineapple Fitness 352-685-1191Terry Harrell Mimi's Care Cottage 727-856-5569Tim Reed ServPro of Hernando County 352-683-3730Wendy McGinnis Elegant Exposures 352-584-2387
DIPLOMAT SPOTLIGHT
Alice Pirola joined Mary Kay in 1991 and was a
former paralegal and legal secretary. She
earned her First Free Mary Kay Car in 1997
and has been driving free cars ever since. Alice
loves working with Mary Kay because besides
making women feel and look good, she
constantly gets to meet new people and forge
new relationships.
Alice joined the Chamber 3 years ago and became a Diplomat
this year. She loves being a Diplomat because of the opportunity
to meet new people and businesses. It also gives her an inside
track of what is going on at the Chamber. Alice is also President
of Business & Professional Women's Association in Hernando
County and enjoys being active in the county with fundraisers.
She loves the small hometown feel of Hernando County and
how everyone comes together to work for the progress of the
County.
Alice PirolaSales Director, Mary Kay Cosmetics
www.marykay.com/apirola
Alice PirolaSales Director
Mary Kay Cosmetics Keys To SuccessBusiness Development Week
Check the Chamber Website and look for your weekly email for date events.
Hop N Glow
JANUARY NATURE COAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
FEBRUARY
MARCHKARMA SPIRITS & CAFE
SILVERTHORN COUNTRY CLUB7:15am
JANUARYWednesday, January 27th
FEBRUARYWednesday, February 24th
MARCHWednesday, March 23rd
Monday, March 21st through Wednesday, March 23rdVarious times and locations.
Saturday, March 26, 2016 from 5pm - 9pmAnderson Snow Park
Vendor & Sponsor Opportunities Available.Register Online
………………………………………………………………..AFTER HOURS MIXERS
Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 5:30 pm15120 County Line Road, Spring Hill
Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 5:30 pm13081 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill
Register Online………………………………………………………………..
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Register Online550 Golf Club Lane, Brooksville
$15.00 Members Pre-paid$20.00 At-the-Door & Non-Members
Speaker: Sheriff Al Nienhuis & Colonel Mike Mauer, Hernando County Sheriff's Office
Sponsored By: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay………………………………………………………………..
Speaker: Mark Barry, Arc Nature Coast,"The Business of Philanthropy"
Sponsored By: Bayfront Health, Spring Hill and Brooksville………………………………………………………………..
Keys To Success! FinaleSpeakers: TBA
TBA
Holiday Golf Tournament at Brooksville Country Club
QUARTERLY UPCOMINGEVENTS
SAVE THE DATE!
No Cost!
Tuesday January 26, 2016 Customer Scenario Mapping
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
• Improve your customer experience
nterview your customers to identify strategic priorities
ork with key stakeholders to brainstorm solutions, create consensus and achieve momentum and more!
The guest presenter, Ronni Marshak, is co-author of the book “Customers.com”. She facilitates workshops focusing on the proprietary Customer Scenario Mapping methodology and was part of the Leigh Speakers Bureau. Workshop provided by Kurt Glacy, LEVR Consulting.
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The Florida SBDC at USF is
bringing Specialists to
Hernando County!
Upcoming dates are as follows!
Tuesdays in January 2016
1/5 International trade consulting, Selma Canas
1/12 Government contracting consulting,Alton Faricloth
1/19 International trade, operations consulting, Eileen Rodriguez
1/26 Marketing and government consulting,Karen Krymski
Wednesdays in January 2016
1/6, 13, 20 Growth, financing, marketing and operations consulting, Jim Taylor
1/27 Business certification and procurement, marketing consulting , Yanina Rosario
TRAINING EVENT
Express Employment Professionals
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Year In Review
Training
Networking
Advocacy
20152015
Thank YouTo Our Sponsors !
Marketing
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EXECUTIVE BOARDOF DIRECTORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STAFF
Chairman of the Board
Chairman of the Board Elect
Immediate Past Chairman
Vice Chair
Treasurer
Foundation Chairman Of The
Board (CETA)
President/CEO
Sonia Wellman
Richard Sanvenero, Sr.
Travis Wellman
Tim Reed
Randy Woodruff
John Mitten
Patricia Crowley
Oak Hill Hospital
Towne Square Mall
Cemex, Inc.
ServPro Hernando
Suncoast CPA Group
Chick-fil-A of Hernando County
Greater Hernando County
Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Donna Burdzinski:
Royce Decker:
Beverly Reso:
David Gonzalez:
Chris Scavuzzo:
Karen Carpinone:
Ray Heter:
Teri Nichols:
Marilyn Pearson-Adams:
Dr. Lori M. Romano:
Keith Marcelle:
James Morris:
Pasco-Hernando
State College
Jericho Road Ministries
Ackley Dental
Withlacoochee River
Electric Co-Op Inc.
Brown & Brown of Florida, Inc.
Capital City Bank
Brannen Bank
Spherion Staffing
Century 21
Alliance Realty
Hernando
County Schools
Cal-Maine Foods
Cemex, Inc.
Patricia Crowley:
Dawn Badami:
Linda Campo:
Michele Salvadeo:
Jean Harberts:
Alicia Vegerano:
President/CEO
Event Coordinator
Information Specialist
Communications
Coordinator
Membership
Representative
Accounting Manager
Pat Crowley,PresidentPat Crowley,President
THE PRESIDENT’SMESSAGE
Dear Chamber
Members,
thank you for your
continued support in
2015 to your Greater Hernando County
Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber
Staff, Board of Directors and our Pillar
Chairs are here to assist you in the
Marketing, Networking, Training and
Advocacy of your business. Let us know
how we can be of service for your 2016
business plan.
Wishing you a Healthy and Prosperous
2016!
Regards,
Patricia Crowley
THE BUSINESS EDGE
15588 Aviation Loop DriveBrooksville, FL 34604
Special Thanks to Sir Speedy for printing & production of the newsletter& to Earnest Mail Consulting Corp. for the mailing of our newsletter!
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PROUD PARTNERS WITH:
MISSION STATEMENT:To strengthen our business environment and enable our members to prosper.
We are the 7th largest Chamber in the Tampa Bay area and the most trusted business resource since 1925.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
President’s Message..........2
Boot Camp ........................6
Welcome New
Members ....................8 & 9
Upcoming Events ............13
2015 In Review................14
Visit Your Chamber at 15588 Aviation Loop Dr.
Brooksville, FL 34604
352-796-0697
352-796-3704 (fax)
www.hernandochamber.com
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BENEFITS
As we move forward in 2016, the Business Edge Newsletter will be printing four times a year. The future dates the newsletter will publish are:
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