WCCC Remembers Cindy & Celebrates Another Great Year Of Growth

*swearing inBy Matt Wiley

It’s been quite a year for the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce (WCCC). From broadening its borders to welcoming hundreds of new businesses, the Chamber continues to grow and its exiting chair of the Board of Directors gave members a rundown of its busy year — as well as honored the memory of the WCCC’s late membership director Cindy Freeman — during the organization’s Sept. 1 annual breakfast at the Pasco-Hernando State College Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch.Continue reading

Wesley Chapel Chamber Director Chosen For CEO Direct Program

*hopeBy Matt Wiley

The Wesley Chapel area is a hotbed for growth these days, and few know it better than the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce  (WCCC)’s executive director Hope Allen, who recently was selected to be a participant in a regional program to help business leaders learn about economic growth around Tampa Bay, including here in the New Tampa area. Continue reading

Wesley Chapel Chamber Makes Its New Tampa Move

*chamber handshake
The Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce officially absorbed the now-defunct New Tampa Chamber at mixer at A Dash of Salt & Pepper on Cross Creek Blvd. on February 12.

By Gary Nager

Now that former New Tampa Chamber of Commerce president Neil Heird has signed the papers (photo, right) which officially folded that organization, the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce (WCCC) is promising to keep up the momentum it has built at a couple of recent events to again provide the kind of vibrant business climate in New Tampa that business owners and residents alike appreciate. Continue reading

Wesley Chapel Chamber’s Executive Director Bitten By Pygmy Rattler

Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce executive director Hope Allen (right) continues to recover from a pygmy rattlesnake bite that sent her to the hospital for several days. Watch where you step!
Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce executive director Hope Allen (right) continues to recover from a pygmy rattlesnake bite that sent her to the hospital for several days. Watch where you step!

By Matt Wiley

Although rattlesnakes are often perceived as a desert menace, they’re actually quite common in our area and it’s important to keep an eye out for them (and other venomous animals), or it could result in a painful bite and even a stay at a local hospital.Continue reading

Wesley Chapel & New Tampa Chambers Of Commerce To Join Forces

Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn (left) was the featured speaker at one of the most recent New Tampa Chamber of Commerce luncheons presided over by New Tampa Chamber president Neil Heird (right). On July 25, the New Tampa Chamber agreed, in principle, to merge with the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce.
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn (left) was the featured speaker at one of the most recent New Tampa Chamber of Commerce luncheons presided over by New Tampa Chamber president Neil Heird (right). On July 25, the New Tampa Chamber agreed, in principle, to merge with the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce.

By Gary Nager

A New Tampa & Wesley Chapel Neighborhood News Exclusive! The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce and New Tampa Chamber of Commerce are set to join forces to better serve the business community in our area.Continue reading