By Gary Nager
Ribbon cuttings and other major events are back in full swing for the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce (WCCC), now serving New Tampa & Wesley Chapel.
In January alone, the Chamber has held multiple ribbon cuttings. The first was at B Creative Painting Studio (6013 Wesley Grove Blvd. in Wesley Chapel, two doors from the Chamber office; 907-6258) on Jan. 8. Owner Bernadette Blauvelt and her husband Chris (a wounded 23-year U.S. military veteran) offer paint-your-own pottery opportunities to not only Chris’ fellow Wounded Warriors, but also to adults (Ladies Night is every Thursday), children and families. For more information, call B Creative at 907-6258.
I had planned to attend the WCCC Ribbon Cutting at Clinicians Primary & Urgent Care, the office of Masood Ansari, M.D. (in the Cory Lake Professional Center; 369-5969 & see the ad on page 32 of this issue, too), on Jan. 15, but I had a scheduling snafu, so we ended up missing it, although I hear it also was well attended.
I did make it to the Ribbon Cutting at the new Anytime Fitness (photo on next pg.; 27325 Wesley Chapel Blvd., next to Winn-Dixie; 994-1912), on Jan. 16. Also in attendance were the Wesley Chapel Ker’s WingHouse girls (food was provided by both the WingHouse and the Beef O’Brady’s in the same Towne Centre of Wesley Chapel plaza as Anytime), as well as Jonathan Martinez of LittleDinosaurProductions.com and Be Scene Tampa Bay, who produced a short video about the Grand Opening. A certain newspaper editor was one of those interviewed for it.
Matt also attended the hard hat tour with the WCCC’s Economic Development Council at The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve assisted living facility on Jan. 22. See the full story on page 48 of this issue.
We also were planning to attend the Chamber’s “Final Friday” Happy Hour at Glory Days Grill (17508 Doña Michelle Dr.), on Friday, January 30, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. (the day you’re receiving this issue).
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s one of the busiest for the Chamber, with the following events:
Tues., Feb. 3, 8 a.m. — Monthly Breakfast at Pasco Hernando State College (PHSC), 3rd Flr. Conf. Ctr., Rm. B-303. The speaker will be Max Stewart of Enterprise Florida, who will speak about international trade development.
Wed., Feb. 11, 9 a.m. — Estancia Club (Chancey Rd., 1/2-mile east of BBD) Clubhouse Ribbon Cutting — The event kicks off with breakfast at 9, ceremony starting at 9:45 and guided tours all day of the Estancia Club in the posh Estancia at Wiregrass community. Be one of the first to tour the state-of-the-art Club and visit the elegant new model homes. You must RSVP to the Chamber office at 994-8534 to attend this event! Please tell the folks at Estancia & the Chamber that you read about the event in the New Tampa Neighborhood News!
Thur., Feb. 12, 4 p.m. — Monthly Business Mixer & Welcome Party (for the WCCC’s new members located in the New Tampa area) — at A Dash Of Salt & Pepper (10353 Cross Creek Blvd.). Expect the food to be amazing!
Tues., Feb. 17, 8 a.m. — Monthly Coffee Social at McDonald’s (1733 BBD, just south of S.R. 56).
Thur., Feb. 19, 11:30 a.m. — “Lunch & Learn” Business Forum, at the WCCC Office (6013 Wesley Grove Blvd., Suite 105). The speaker will be attorney Dineen Wasylik.
Sat., Feb. 28, 11:30 a.m. — 2015 Health & Fitness Fair at the Shops at Wiregrass Mall. Sponsors & exhibitors still being sought.
For more information about these events or the WCCC, call 994-8534 or visit WesleyChapelChamber.com.
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