New Schools Coming To Growing Wesley Chapel

Pasco School Board member Allen Altman addresses the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce during the group's Economic Development Briefing on May 28 at Hoosier's Grille.
Pasco School Board member Allen Altman addresses the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce during the group’s Economic Development Briefing on May 28 at Hoosier’s Grille.

By Matt Wiley

It’s no secret that Wesley Chapel (WC) has seen serious growth the past several years. In fact, the growth has been so significant that the area’s schools once again are struggling to keep up with the amount of students who continue to enroll in them, as more and more families arrive and expect their students to attend specific schools near their homes. 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