Briefly
RESTAURANT OPENS AT WIREGRASS: Noble Crust, a seasonal Italian with Southern soul restaurant, recently opened in the Shops at Wiregrass mall in Wesley Chapel. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating with an open kitchen. Rob Reinsmith will serve as the executive chef; Colin Reinsmith will serve as the chef de cuisine, and Will Perez has been appointed the managing partner. For information, visit noble-crust.com.
HOSPITAL RECOGNIZED FOR SPONSORSHIPS: Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point was recently recognized by the American Cancer Society as a Platinum sponsor for the society's Relay for Life in Hudson, raising more than $6,000. The hospital also was recognized as a Pink Ribbon Supporter for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Pasco. The hospital raised more than $5,000 for that event.
'KOMBUCHA HISTORY AND HOW-TO': Speaker Angela Santiago will discuss the health benefits of drinking kombucha and how to safely brew it at home from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 15 at Wright's Natural Market. 6630 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. There will be SCOBYs and kombucha available for purchase. The presentation is free. (727) 848-5140. facebook.com/wrightsnaturalmarket.
Who's news
TOP REALTORS: Coldwell Banker F.I. Grey & Son Residential, 6330 U.S. 19, New Port Richey, has announced its top Realtors for June. Randal Jenkins received the award for the Top Listing Agent by Units. Sean Riordan was honored as Top Listing Agent by Volume. Charles Pardee received the Top Selling Agent by Units and Volume awards. Eric Jenkins was named the Top Producing Agent by Units and Volume.
HOSPITAL GRADUATES RESIDENCY CLASS: Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point celebrated the graduation of its second osteopathic internal medicine residency class at Heritage Springs Country Club in Trinity. Graduates included: Drs. Camille Alfonso, Jonathan Lind, David Otis, Michael Roberts, James Shepard and Woody Taves. Also recognized were: Dr. Nidal Hamame, Faculty of the Year, and Dr. Taves, Resident of the Year. Honored for highest in-service exam scores were: Dr. Michael Harris (99th percentile among all second-year osteopathic internal medicine residents who participated) and Dr. Hamish Patel (99th percentile among all first-hear osteopathic internal medicine residents who participated).
DISTRIBUTOR JOINS YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS: Deanna Jacobs of Dade City recently joined Young Living Essential Oils as an independent distributor to further develop its portfolio of health and wellness accounts. For information, call (813) 479-7724 or visit youngliving.com.
Events
CHIPOTLE SUPPORTS HUMANE SOCIETY OF PASCO COUNTY: Chipotle Mexican Grill, 9203 U.S. 19, Port Richey, will host a "dining to donate" fundraiser to benefit the Humane Society of Pasco County from noon to 8 p.m. July 20. During those hours, 50 percent of customers' bills will be donated to the shelter. Customers are asked to mention the fundraiser when ordering. For information, call (727) 842-9028.
CO.STARTERS: The Pasco Economic Development Council and the Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce will co-sponsor the next session of Co.Starters, a national program that helps entrepreneurs turn an idea into a new business in 10 weeks, beginning Aug. 1 and running through Oct. 3. The program will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Trinity College, 2430 Welbilt Blvd., Trinity. The cost is $295. The registration deadline is 4 p.m. July 28. To register or for information, visit smartstartpasco.com/costarters.
Building skills
SMALL BUSINESS SEMINAR: Pasco Hernando SCORE will present a free small business seminar, How to Really Start Your Own Business, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 19 at Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., Dade City. Both profit and nonprofit businesses are welcome. To register and for information, visit pascohernando.score.org and click on the "local workshops" tab or call the SCORE office at (727) 842-4638.
If you have business announcements you would like to share, mail the details to Jean Hamilton, Business Digest, Pasco Times, 11321 U.S. 19, Port Richey, FL 34668. You may also email items to jhamilton@tampabay.com or fax them to (352) 754-6133. Submitted items may be edited for length and clarity. Photos are published as space permits; they will not be returned. Call (352) 848-1438.
Networking and mixers
• Trinity Positive Business Network: 8:30 a.m. Mondays at Oasis Coffee Spot, 9213 Little Road, New Port Richey. Call Tony Nalli at (727) 858-7907.
• Women's Connection of New Port Richey: 11:30 a.m. the second Monday of each month (September through May) at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey. Cost is $15 and includes lunch and a speaker. To RSVP, call Linda at (727) 856-4042 or Anita at (727) 863-2126.
• BNI Outlook to Success: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Verizon Event Center, 8718 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey. Cost is $10 and includes breakfast. Call (727) 815-7744.
• East Pasco Networking Group: 7:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at Village Inn, 5214 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills. Call Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491.
• Suncoast Women in Networking: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Beef'O'Brady's, 5546 Main St., New Port Richey. Suncoast WIN is a group of professional businesswomen. Membership is $10 per year. Call Myrtle at (727) 934-9993.
• Rotary Club of Lutz: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Heritage Harbor Golf and Country Club, 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway, Lutz. Cost is $12, includes lunch and speaker. Call (813) 857-7089 or visit lutzrotary.org.
• West Pasco Business Association Monday Chapter: noon Mondays, IHOP, 10740 State Road 54, Trinity. The group is made up of professionals who promote each other's businesses. Visit westpascobusinessassociation.com.
• West Pasco Business Association Tuesday Chapter: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the WPBA office, 2150 Seven Springs Blvd., Trinity. The group is made up of professionals who promote each other's businesses. Visit westpascobusinessassociation.com.
• West Pasco Business Association Friday Chapter: 8:30 a.m. Fridays at the Oasis Coffee Spot, 9213 Little Road, New Port Richey. The group is made up of professionals who promote each other's businesses. Visit westpascobusinessassociation.com.
• Trinity Business Association: 6 to 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Fox Hollow Country Club, 10050 Robert Trent Jones Parkway. Networking begins at 5:30 p.m., meeting starts at 6 p.m. Guests welcome. Cost is $12. Call Ginny Pierce at (727) 433-4073.
• BNI Platinum: 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club, 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway, Lutz. Call Bob Nixon at (813) 263-5632.
• Pasco Business Connections: 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Broken Yolk, 3350 Grand Blvd., Holiday. Email noworries@tampabay.rr.com.
• Wednesday Morning Networking Group: 7:30 a.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Hungry Harry's Family Bar-B-Que, 3116 Land O'Lakes Blvd. A short networking presentation will be followed by a chance for all attendees to do a 30-second commercial. The event sponsor is Proly, Laporte & Mulligan P.A. Cost is $7 and includes breakfast. Call the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (813) 909-2722.
• Keep It Local-Trinity Chapter: 8 a.m. Wednesdays at Havana Dreamers Cafe, 3104 Town Ave., Trinity. (813) 405-7815.
• Pasco Aging Network: 8 to 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month. Location changes each month. For information or to RSVP, visit pascoagingnetwork.org. PAN is a coalition of agencies and private providers of elder services in Pasco.
• Keep It Local-Wesley Chapel Chapter: 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Lexington Oaks Golf & Country Club, 26133 Lexington Oaks Blvd., Wesley Chapel. (813) 405-7815.
• Keep It Local-Christian Women's Network Chapter: 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Direction Connection, 2632 U.S. 19, Holiday. (813) 405-7815.
• Free Networking International: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Cantina Laredo, 2000 Piazza Ave., Building 4, Suite 170, Wesley Chapel (at the Shops at Wiregrass). Attendees pay for their own lunch. Call Martine Duncan at (813) 929-6816.
• Keep It Local-New Port Richey Chapter: 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Direction Connection, 2632 U.S. 19, Holiday. (813) 405-7815.
• Keep It Local-Odessa/Trinity Chapter: 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd., Trinity. (813) 405-7815.
• West Pasco Business Network: noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Denny's, 12105 U.S. 19, Hudson. Call Pete Petrignani at (727) 967-3106.
• BNI Eagles: 7:15 a.m. Thursdays at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey. Cost is $10 and includes breakfast. Call Clay Henderson at (727) 534-5191.
• BNI Referral Connection: 7:15 to 9 a.m. Thursdays at Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant, 22948 State Road 54, Lutz. Call Rob Hamilton at (813) 431-5887.
• Christian Business Connections of Central Pasco: 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. Thursdays at Quail Hollow Golf Club, 6225 Old Pasco Road, Wesley Chapel. Cost of $9 per meeting, includes breakfast and beverages. Annual membership dues are $100. Call Rene Van Hout at (813) 300-7511.
• Trinity/West Pasco Chapter of NPI: 7:45 a.m. Thursdays at IHOP, 10740 State Road 54, New Port Richey. Call Rob Marlowe at (727) 847-2424.
• Networking For Your Success: 8 a.m. Thursdays at Lexington Oaks Country Club, 2615 Lexington Oaks Blvd., Wesley Chapel. Cost is $5 and includes a continental breakfast. Annual membership is $79. Call Matt at (813) 782-1777.
• Women-n-Charge: 11:30 a.m. on the first Friday of each month, Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Dr., Tampa. Cost is $15 for members in advance, $18 for guests and at the door. Call Judy at (813) 600-9848.
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