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Luncheon Will Kick Off Business Development Week

SUNCOAST NEWS STAFF REPORT

Published: January 7, 2009

NEW PORT RICHEY - Motivational speaker Royce M. Decker will help launch the 2009 Business Development Week on Monday, Jan. 26.

The kickoff luncheon signals the start of the annual event organized by the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce. Many programs are free.

Sandra Quinlisk, the event's and marketing coordinator for the Chamber of Commerce, promises "six days of exciting and informative programs, workshops and a business expo for anyone learning about business, starting a business or expanding a business."

"Motivation and Morale" will serve as Decker's topic at the luncheon on opening day. Decker believes people get caught up in our "instant society," seeking the path of least resistance in relationships and commitments. He tries to inspire people to rethink their course and direction.

A major with the Hernando County Sheriff's Office Services Bureau, Decker also instructs as an associate professor with St. Leo University, the University of Phoenix and the St. Petersburg Junior College/Southeastern Public Safety Institute. He has led numerous leadership seminars and management training for the FBI, Florida Sheriff's Association and many other agencies.

The luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m. at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey. The cost is $20 per person. Reservations are due by Jan. 19 by calling the Chamber office at 727-842-7651.

Later on Monday, Jan. 26, Sean McCart of Chasco Hosting will present a workshop on "Using the Internet to Leverage Your Business" from 6 to 8 p.m. at the New Port Richey Public Library, 5939 Main St.

Other highlights include:

Tuesday, Jan. 27

"Greening Your Business" panel discussion with box lunches will take place noon to 1:30 p.m. at Pasco-Hernando Community College Conference Center, 10230 Ridge Road. Reservations are due Jan. 19.

Panelists will include Robert Quinlisk, Ascent Healthcare director of materials; Karen Bryant, Pasco Schools District recycling coordinator; Jennifer Seney, Pasco County recycling coordinator; Richard Wohlfiel, P.A.W. Materials president; and David Baldino, Progress Energy senior energy technical support specialist.

Wednesday, Jan. 28

SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, will present a series of workshops at Marchman Technical Center, 7825 Campus Drive, New Port Richey.

Topics will include "Introduction to QuickBooks," "How to Start or Buy a Franchise," "How to Successfully Obtain a Business Loan," and more.

Thursday, Jan. 29

Success Stories Breakfast will take place 7:30 to 9 a.m. as part of the Seven Springs Rotary Club meeting at Seven Springs Golf and Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd., New Port Richey. Speakers will be Jeff Wright from Weights Nutrients, Paul Mancini from Mancini Automotive and Rhonda Koning from Contractor's Institute.

Later, from noon to 1:30 p.m., a luncheon will focus on "Successful Business Women of Tampa Bay" at the PHCC Conference Center. Speakers will be Michele Baker, Pasco County chief assistant county administrator; Meredith Zdon, chief operating officer for Power Design Inc.; and Deborah Shuck, president of Manor Steel Fabricators. The box lunch costs $5 with reservations due Jan. 19.

Friday, Jan. 30

Mark Vitner of Wachovia will talk about the financial crisis and economic outlook during a Pasco Economic Development Council Luncheon noon to 1:30 p.m. at Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club, in San Antonio. Cost is $25 per person. Call 888-60PASCO by Jan. 23 to make reservations.

Saturday, Jan. 31

BDW will draw to a close with the Business Expo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Gulf View Square mall, 9409 U.S. 19, Port Richey.

More information

For a full schedule, call the Chamber office at 727-842-7651 or go online to the chamber's Web site at www.westpasco.com and then click on the BDW box in the upper right-hand corner. Or send an e-mail to Quinlisk at sandra@westpasco.com.

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