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JD Porter Is The Guest Speaker For The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber Of Commerce Business Breakfast

JD Porter from Wiregrass Ranch gave the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce an overview of what is happening in the Wesley Chapel area at the first business breakfast of the new year.  Many years ago what used to be, “The Road  To Nowhere” is now one of the fastest growing areas in the country. He complimented the assets in Zephyrhills such as the municipal airport. It is time for Zephyrhills to go to the next level and make this area more viable for companies that are interested in this area. In my opinion a push to complete the Hwy 56 project to Hwy 301 would be a good start.

The 2nd Annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues

It has finally arrived. The 2nd Annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues is at Krusen Field in Zephyrhills on Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Krusen Field is located at the corner of 20th St and Alston Ave. Several exciting Blues bands are on the lineup including The Time Bandits from 11 -1, Cold Iron from 1:30 – 3:30 and Julie Black from 4 – 5 and 6 – 8. Many other activities are scheduled including  The Kidzone, Classic Car Show, Bloodmobile and of course that wonderful BBQ. This is a sanctioned event by the Florida BBQ Association. There will be 26 professional teams and 13 back yard competitors. This is going to be a fun family day. For more information go to http://zephyrhillschamber.org

 

 

Bloodnet USA Sponsors Monthly Chamber Breakfast At Golden Corral

Susan Ramos, Community Rep speaks about donating blood as Executive District Director Pauline Simmonds-Brown looks on.

Members and friends of the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce gathered to exchange business cards and enjoy a breakfast at the Golden Corral in Zephyrhills on Thursday, July 28th. The monthly sponsor was Bloodnet USA based in Lakeland which is now part of the Florida Blood Services(FBS) family. Community Relations Rep Susan Ramos did a brief presentation about the blood bank and took a variety of questions from those in attendance. Pauline Simmonds-Brown, Executive District Director also helped in answering some of the questions.  Door prizes were provided by Bloodnet and a 50/50 drawing was held. In this area Bloodnet USA supplies all of the blood for patients at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills and Pasco Regional Medical Center in Dade City. Be on the lookout for bloodmobiles in the area as many donors are away for the summer months and schools have not yet returned from their long break. Bloodnet has an office in front of the Florida Medical Center Complex at 38040 Market Square Drive in Zephyrhills. To find out more about donating blood go to www.bloodnetusa.org or call 1-800-683-8355. Remember, one donation can save 3 lives!!

Greater Zephyrhills Chamber Of Commerce Announces New Board Of Directors.

The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2011 Board of Directors election results. The below listed have been elected to a 3 year term.

Rebecca Gaddis, VP and Area Branch Manager for Community Bank in Zephyrhills; Matt Hulbert, President of Matt Hulbert Realty: RJ Keetch, Assistant City Planner of the City of Zephyrhills; Tim Linville, Owner of E-Z Clean Car Wash; Pat Pennington, Retail Account Manager for The Tampa Tribune; and Steve Van Gorden, Principal at Zephyrhills High School.

The above listed and the rest of the Officers and Directors will be installed at the Annual Member Appreciation and Awards Banquet on Thursday, September 15th at Scotland Yards Golf Club.

Congratulations and welcome to the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce.

Zephyrhills Chamber/Rotary Annual Golf Tournament Brings Out Good Weather And Good Fun

The Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club of Zephyrhills Annual Golf Tournament at Silverado Golf and Country Club on Friday, May 6th, 2011 was a success. As organizers of the event arrived at the venue the rain was pouring down and several people were checking their smart phones, ipad’s and the televisions in the clubhouse to get updates on when this much needed rain would end. A shotgun start was scheduled for 1:00pm and by 1:15 the rain was gone and golfers were set to enjoy a day of fun, fellowship and great golfing. The weather turned to perfect (Wow, Chamber of Commerce weather) with a little bit of Divine intervention. Keep watching your favorite media outlet for the results of the tournament and thanks for supporting this event for two of the top community service organizations in this area.

5th Annual Bivouac & Barracks At Zephyrhills Airport February 18 – 20

The 5th Annual Bivouac & Barracks event benefitting the WWII Barracks Museum will be Friday, February 18th thru Sunday, February 20th at the Zephyrhills Airport Restored Barracks Museum on South Avenue. Some of the things you will see are WWII Encampments, Military Vehicles, WWII Battle Re-enactments, Vintage Aircraft, Weapons Demos and much more. On Friday at noon will be a weapons demonstration followed by a Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting and Barracks Re-Opening Ceremony. Saturday at noon is a weapons demo, battle re-enactment at 2pm and a dinner menu served from 5pm to 8pm with a USO show beginning at 7:00pm as Bonnie Gray presents “A Tribute to the Andrews Sisters” at the Zephyrhills Amvets at 4645 Airport Road just a few blocks from the Barracks Museum. On Sunday at 11am it’s a Weapons demonstration and a battle re-actment at 1pm. Admission is free to the public. Looking forward to seeing all of you at this great event. For more information please call 813-788-5969.

Pigz Invade Zephyrhills At Inaugural Event

The Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce is bringing what is hoped to be their new signature event, “Pigz In Z’Hills” to Krusen Field on Saturday, October 30, 2010. Proceeds will benefit local youth & education programs. Gates will open at 10 a.m. and will run to 8 p.m. A variety of activities will be on hand for the whole family with the focal point being barbeque and blues. Music will be in the air as Liz Pennock & Dr. Blues hit the stage at Noon till 3 p.m. followed by Cold Iron with showtimes 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be lots of kids activites including face painting, games and a bounce house. In addition an antique car show will be on tap. Stop on out for a day of fun and help support the efforts of your Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce.

Conservative Club East Pasco Now On Facebook

The Conservative Club East Pasco is now on Facebook. The site went live on Thursday, July 15th after the ribbon cutting at their campaign headquarters on 5th Avenue in Zephyrhills. The ribbon cutting was under the auspices of the Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce and it was a packed house. A special thank you to all who participated and for all of the volunteers to make this a wonderful event. You must have a Facebook account to access this new site. It is very easy and free to sign up.

See The Time Capsule Now Or Come Back In 2060 To See It Again!

You will get a couple of opportunities to see the Time Capsule before it is sealed in a monument at Zephyr Park as part of the 100 year Anniversary of this Community. It will be in the Founder’s Day parade kicking off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2010 in Downtown Zephyrhills. It will then be on display at the Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce for the remainder of the activities after the parade. You will have an opportunity to stop by and write a message or draw a picture to be included in the capsule to be opened in the year 2060. On Sunday, March 14, 2010 a Dedication Ceremony will take place at the Veteran’s Memorial Flagpole in Zephyr Park beginning at 3:30 p.m.   The program kicks off with skydivers from Skydive City parachuting in and bringing a well used parachute to be used as a blanket for the capsule for the next 50 years. It will be placed by the Skydivers and members of the JROTC. A complete program will follow. Bring your family and friends to experience a once in a lifetime event. Be a part of history and be a part of the 100 year Centennial Anniversary Celebration of the City Of Zephyrhills.