8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

WPCC Board Meeting

Monthly Board of Director's Meeting 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Ribbon Cutting: San Francis Veterinary Hospital

Ribbon Cutting, Welcoming New Member San Francis Veterinary Hospital to the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

WPCC Healthcare Committee proudly presents:"Health at your Fingertips"

The West Pasco Chamber Healthcare Committee proudly presents:

“HEALTH AT YOUR FINGERTIPS”

Guest Speaker will be Registered Dietician Delia Hyland

Verizon Event Center 8718 Trouble Creek Rd., New Port Richey, Fl 34655

8:00am Breakfast is $8.00

8:30am -9:30 Presentation by Jeff DeLigio

“Braiding Technology with Health Choices: Jeff will give us tips that we can access right on our smart phone to help improve awareness and guide us as we start making healthier life choices” He will also have a Nurse with him to be able to explain the clinical level of benefit from each site.

 Join us for this MEDICAL MOMENT- together, let’s get healthy!

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Ambassador Board Meeting

The Ambassador Board Meetings will be held the first Wednesday of every month at Jimmy's Family Restaurant 

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

USA Dance Social/Ballroom Dances

1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month 6:30-9:30pm at Elks Lodge #2284

Our monthly Chapter Dances, often featuring short dance lessons & intermission shows. DJ dance music, singles and couples of all ages and dance levels welcome

$6 USA Dance Members, $8 Non USA Dance Members, Beverages available

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Hudson Brochure Exchange

Hudson Monthly Brochure Exchange
10.00 per person 

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Thursday Musicale March Concert

The Thursday Musicale will present its March concert at 2:00 PM on March 3, 2016. This concert will be held at the Trinity Presbyterian Church of Seven Springs, 8928 Cypress Lakes Blvd (corner of Little Road), New Port Richey. There is a suggested donation of $5.00 for the offering that is taken to benefit our scholarship program for graduating high school seniors entering musical careers.

Our guest artist for the March program will be the well known local artist John Timpanelli, singer/comic/ impressionist. A past winner of Thursday Musicale Scholarship, John is always enthusiastically received by our audiences. Come and enjoy his exciting and entertaining program.

For questions: call 727-807-3023

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Looking for Skilled Labor? Celebrate with us and meet our new grads

We have 28 students graduating on March 4, 2016 with the MSSC CPT  ( Certified Production Technician) Certificate through the NEG Grant

They are ready for on-the-job training with local manufacturers! Each graduate comes with up to a 2,000 on-the-job training fund that goes directly to their new employer.

Plus, visit the PHSC Engineering Technology Lab and meet our new engineering technology faculty

Light refreshments will be served,  RSVP by 2/25/16

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

FOSTER 4 KIDS FIRST Campaign Kick-Off

Enjoy appetizers and cash bar while meeting the candidate, charity and celebrating the kickoff of campaign events to come.  $10.00 

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

YPG Board Meeting

Monthly Board Meeting 

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Ribbon Cutting: Carolina Factory Outlet

Celebration of New Member Carolina Factory Outlet

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Public Policy

Monthly Public Policy Meeting 

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

CareerSource Pasco Hernando Medical Career Fair

Calling All Medical Jobseekers! 

All are welcome to attend! Presented at no cost, dress professionally, bring plenty of resumes! 

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Ribbon Cutting: Elfers Christian School/Preschool

Ribbon Cutting for Elfers Christian School/Preschool

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Pasco County Vendor Workshop-"Doing Business with Pasco County"

The County is holding a workshop targeted at the local vendor base. This Workshop is intended is to educate vendors on what they need to participate in County solicitations (the general process, registering on Bid Net, etc.). The County is also hoping to get some feedback on why some local vendors may have been choosing not participate. 

Doing Business with Pasco County" will be held on Wednesday, March 9th, 2016,  from 2pm to 5 pm at the West Pasco Government Center, 8731 Citizen Drive, Board Room, First Floor. Workshop details will be coming soon on the Pasco County Purchasing web page! If you are interested, please RSVP to mellerin@pascocountyfl.net

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

YPG Social

YPG Monthly Social 

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Membership Mixer/Ribbon Cutting: Venom Bar & Grill

Monthly Membership Mixer & Ribbon Cutting 

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Breakfast Brochure Exchange

Complimentary Breakfast sponsored by Holiday Inn Express & Suites Trinity 

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Comedy Magic of Geoff Williams

A three-time "Magician of the Year" through the International Brotherhood of Magicians, Geoff has won over two dozen comedy and magic awards over the course of his 30-year career. He's performed and lectured in over 18 countries and throughout most of the US including at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood and at The Magic Circle in London.  He wrote over a dozen "Top 10 Lists" for The Late Show with David Letterman.

 Tickets for adults are $17.50, kids are $12.50 (under age 12) or call 727-748-8800 or 727-748-8822.  or go on line at visualmagicshop.com/events

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Autos for Autism 2016: 32nd Annual Charity Car Show hosted by Richey Region A.A.C.A. to benefit Autism

Open to all classes Cars & Trucks-Registartion 9:00am to 12 noon, Awards at 3:00pm

82 trophies in seven classes, lots of door prizes, cash giveaways, lots of vendors, food specials, downtown shopping, street performers. Pre-Registration is suggested we are limited to 300 cars, dash plaques & goofy bags to the first 100 cars, two stage areas with two live bands. Pre Registration $15.00-Day of Show $20.00 payable to AACA Richey Region. Please send to H. Snyder 1975 Castille Dr., Dunedin, FL 34698 

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Hunger Walk for Pasco County

9:00am-Walkers In Check In, 10:00am- Opening Ceremony & All activities begin, 12:00pm-Awards Presentation Top Fundraisers. Right now we are seeking business sponsors and teams of people to sign to walk. People can register as a walker at www.onecommunitynowhungerwalk.org.  All of the money goes to help fight hunger in Pasco County. The funds will be used to support the Pack A Sack program in our schools. This program provides sacks of food for food-insecure children over the weekends. We will also donate a portion of the funds to Metropolitan Ministries for their hot meal sites throughout the county. 

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Big Brothers Big Sisters: BOWL for KIDS SAKE

Bowl a Strike, Make an Impact, Start Something !!! Sat. 3/12 12-2pm Pin Chasers Veterans - TAMPA Sat. 3/12 2-4pm CHIEFS’ CHALLENGE PC Veterans - TAMPA Sat. 3/19 12-2pm Seminole Lanes - SEMINOLE Sat. 3/19 12-2pm Lane Glo South - PASCO Sat. 4/3 12-2pm OR 1-3pm Pin Chasers Midtown - TAMPA Sat. 4/16 12-2pm Countryside Lanes - CLEARWATER Sat. 4/16 12-2pm Orange Bowl Lanes - LAKELAND Sat. 4/30 2-5pm Spring Hill Lanes - SPRING HILL Please support our 2016 Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser! You can help Big Brothers Big Sisters raise critical dollars to support our mentoring programs and change the lives of children facing adversity for the better, forever, across Tampa Bay. Register at BBBSTampaBay.org/BOWL Recruit 3-5 teammates and encourage each person to collect donations from family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. $100 goal - $50 minimum per person (Littles are free) Get Rays tickets for every $200 in paid pledge (Paid by 6/1/16) Enjoy a thank you party with FREE bowling, food, prizes and FUN! 03

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

FIRST RAILROAD SQUARE BLOCK PARTY PRESENTED BY WRIGHT’S NUTRIENTS

 Rock the Boat Productions and Wright’s Nutrients invite the public to enjoy a casual, laid-back community day in beautiful historic downtown New Port Richey. The Railroad Square Block Party takes place Saturday, March 12 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm and will be located at Railroad Square (Nebraska Avenue, between Grand Boulevard and Adams Street.) Local musician Corey Cottrell will be performing and a street market of vendors, offering locally grown and hand crafted items, local merchants, and community organizations will be found on the square. Games for kids and adults, including hula hoops, giant Jenga and corn hole, will be made available by Soulshine Family Arts Center. Participating restaurants, Rose’s Bistro, Fitzgerald’s Irish Pub and Johnny Grits, will be offering block party specials. The West Pasco Historical Society will be sharing the history of the area and key buildings in the downtown, including a special tour of the historic building that used to house the fire station and City Hall, and will also be hosting mini walking tours. The event is free to attend.

“We feel that historic downtown New Port Richey needs to be West Pasco’s downtown,” says Lia Gallegos from Rock the Boat Productions, “so we are throwing a good old fashioned block party and inviting everyone from the local community and surrounding areas to join us to see for themselves what New Port Richey is really all about. Welcome to the neighborhood!”

Rock the Boat Productions was formed by New Port Richey residents, Kira Atkinson, Kacey Atkinson and Lia Gallegos in 2015 with the intent to “be a pebble in the pond.” The trio develops events with an educational, cultural and/or environmental focus to encourage the growth of a connected, educated, informed and proactive community. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/rocktheboatproductions

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Comedy Magic of Geoff Williams

A three-time "Magician of the Year" through the International Brotherhood of Magicians, Geoff has won over two dozen comedy and magic awards over the course of his 30-year career. He's performed and lectured in over 18 countries and throughout most of the US including at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood and at The Magic Circle in London.  He wrote over a dozen "Top 10 Lists" for The Late Show with David Letterman.

 Tickets for adults are $17.50, kids are $12.50 (under age 12) or call 727-748-8800 or 727-748-8822.  or go on line at visualmagicshop.com/events

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Chamber 101 with K-12 Commitee

Chamber 101 with K-12 Committee

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Encore Ministries Presents: Crime Prevention Task Force

Topics Covered in Seminar:

·         What targets you as a potential victim?

·         What steps can you take to make a burglar avoid your home?

·         What is the most effective way to protect the glass in your home?

·         Where are you most vulnerable?

·         What should you do before and during a purse snatching or mugging?

·         How do you protect yourself while traveling?

·         Is a stun gun a good defensive weapon?

·         How do you protect yourself from identity theft?

·         What time of day do most burglaries occur?

·         What are the chief complaints with Home Security Systems?

·         How can a cell phone save your life?

 Catered lunch at Noon (donations welcome)

Encore Ministries is designed for the 55+ community.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Ribbon Cutting: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Bowling "FUR" Babies

Team of 4 or Individual Registration-Pizza Pie

1st/2nd/3rd place prizes-50/50-$20.00 Buckets of Beer

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

WPCC Healthcare Committee Meeting

Monthly Meeting 

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Multi-Business Ribbon Cutting

Welcoming New Members to the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce
Welcomemat Services of Pasco
Arlisa's Events
Katmandew Face & Body Art 
The Compassionate Friends of Pasco County 
GSF Mortgage Lenders

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

USA Dance Social/Ballroom Dances

1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month 6:30-9:30pm at Elks Lodge #2284

Our monthly Chapter Dances, often featuring short dance lessons & intermission shows. DJ dance music, singles and couples of all ages and dance levels welcome

$6 USA Dance Members, $8 Non USA Dance Members, Beverages available

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Trinity Brochure Exchange

Sponsored and Presented by Synergy Ad Specialties, Inc

10.00 per person payable to your server 

NEW LOCATION!!!!
Seven Springs Country Club 

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Dual Ribbon Cutting: Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge

Welcoming our newest Chamber Member- Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge, PL

Note the Time-Actual Ribbon Cutting will be at 5:30pm 

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sun West Crab & Shrimp Festival

We will be celebrating the opening of Sun West Park with a Crab and Shrimp Festival.
We are looking for local businesses to be a part of this fun family event.
What will the Crab and Shrimp Festival include: Live Entertainment all day, Interactive Kids Area, Local Restaurants and Seafood Vendors, A Boat Show, An Artist Area, Live Crab Races and more.....
This event isn't just about seafood. Business spaces and sponsorships are available for sales and advertising.
Don't want to be a part of the event, we are accepting corporate donations to make this a huge opening celebration.
We also have VIP corporate lounge areas.

Proceeds benefit The Dawn Center
Ask about our Chamber Member Discounts

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sun West Crab & Shrimp Festival

We will be celebrating the opening of Sun West Park with a Crab and Shrimp Festival.
We are looking for local businesses to be a part of this fun family event.
What will the Crab and Shrimp Festival include: Live Entertainment all day, Interactive Kids Area, Local Restaurants and Seafood Vendors, A Boat Show, An Artist Area, Live Crab Races and more.....
This event isn't just about seafood. Business spaces and sponsorships are available for sales and advertising.
Don't want to be a part of the event, we are accepting corporate donations to make this a huge opening celebration.
We also have VIP corporate lounge areas.

Proceeds benefit The Dawn Center
Ask about our Chamber Member Discounts

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Spring Fest 2016/ Expo & Easter Egg Hunt

Join us for the Spring Fest 2016 Easter Egg Hunt & Expo on March 19th.  This will be a great event for the entire family filled with local vendors, Easter Egg Hunt, and Free pictures with the Easter Bunny.  Bring a new toy bunny to support local charities and WIN a chance for our door prizes.
The RAP House is a proud sponsor of Spring Fest, Stop by our table to say "Hello" and learn more about RAP House and YFA! 

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Ambassadors Luncheon

Our featured speaker for our March Ambassador Luncheon is Anthony Sakovich, of Emotional Digital Media, LLC and the title of his presentation is" Five Strategies for Marketing Your Small Business.'

Our WPCC Ambassadors will be meeting in Trinity College's Cafeteria. The cost for lunch is $10.00.Our Ambassaors will be able to go through the cafeteria line and choose their food. Water, soft drinks, and iced tea will be available with the meal. 

11:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce: 2nd Annual Keys to Success

Business Development Series. These special events are open to the public. Please register online in advance. 

11:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce: 2nd Annual Keys to Success

Business Development Series. These special events are open to the public. Please register online in advance. 

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

WPCC Ribbon Cutting: The Ice Cream Palace

Ribbon Cutting for The Ice Cream Parlor 

11:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce: 2nd Annual Keys to Success

Business Development Series. These special events are open to the public. Please register online in advance. 

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Ribbon Cutting: Solaris Healthcare Bayonet Point

Welcoming our newest Chamber Member 

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Port Richey Brochure Exchange

Port Richey Brochure Exchange 

$11.00 payable to your server 

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

WPCC Office Closed: Good Friday

In Observance of Good Friday

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The 3rd Annual Loquat Festival

Celebrating Florida Urban Fruit-Featuring trees, fresh loquats, preserves, pastries & poetry.

Educational Program from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Support the SPCA Suncoast with Honorary Governor Candidate Ken Watkins Poker Run

Try your hand at the luck of the draw and join the pup crawl. 
Registration at 9:00am, Kick Stand UP at 10:15am

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Easter Eggstravaganza

You're Invited! We would like to extend some neighborly hospitality and invite you to our place! 

8:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Meet the Candidate, Mark Wickham

This is your chance to meet Mark Wickham and show your support for the RAP House

8:15 AM - 9:00 AM

WPCC Executive Committee Meeting

Executive Committee Meeting- IHOP

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

WPCC Ribbon Cutting: Castriota Chevrolet, Inc.

Ribbon Cutting Celebration of their New Facility 

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

WPCC Past Chairman's Summit

Sponsored by HITS 106 & Victoria Barley of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Properties

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Ribbon Cutting: Maus Nissan

Ribbon Cutting Celebration 

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

WPCC Honorary Governor Debate

March 31, 2016 - Verizon Event Center
Doors Open at 6pm
Event Introductions at 6:45pm
Debate Begins at 7pm
Evening End at 8pm

Learn more about all three candidates in the Honorary Governor Race (Mark Wickham, Ken Watkins & Shawn Foster) with a fun debate with Moderator, Paul Friedlander & Panelists, Jeremy Simons, Alice Delgardo and Victoria Barley.   

Purchase Your "Candidate of Choice" delegate ticket for $20 per delegate by clicking the "Click to Participate" link above. Advance purchase only through the Chamber Office (727-842-7651) or on-line! Tickets will not be available at the door!

Proceeds from the event will go to the respective candidates campaign fund with their charity of choice.

The debate is designed to NOT embarrass any candidate, or have any candidate take a political position in any fashion.  While there may be a "play" on political themes, it will not be a political position.  The objective is to have fun, allow the community to learn about the candidates and their charities. 

The deadline to purchase your delegate ticket(s) is Tuesday, March 29, 2016.