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By JEAN HAYES
Published December 11, 2006

Briefly

The Aikido School of Self Defense, formerly the Aikido Academy, has relocated to the new Powerhouse Gym at 2412 Commercial Way, next to Staples, Spring Hill.

The school and training center, is located on the second floor. For information, call 398-6894.

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Events

The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will have the following ribbon cuttings this week:

-Spring Hill Ace Hardware, 7351 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, 11:30 a.m. today. For information, contact James Hewitt at 666-9022.

- Kim's Korner Krafts and Collectibles, at The Outlet Mall, 3021 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, 11:30 a.m. Thursday. For information, contact Kimberly Tyree at 686-0407.

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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will have its first annual Open House, from noon to 5 p.m. Friday at the chamber's Spring Hill office, 4044 Commercial Way, Spring Hill.

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The Nature Coast Chapter of the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Oak Hill Hospital, 11775 Cortez Blvd., fourth floor, Spring Hill.

The topic: CPR update and emergency procedures presented by Spring Hill Fire Rescue.

The association is dedicated to the professional development of its members in health care practice management. Interested practice managers are invited. Call Margie Hildreth, chapter president, at 688-0711 or Diana Brijbag, chapter membership, at 597-1960.

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The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc. will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its new office, at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the coalition's office, 15506 County Line Road, Suite 103, Spring Hill, located on the Pasco side of County Line Road.

The ELCPHC is a nonprofit organization whose board of directors are made up of governor appointed personnel, community volunteers, professionals and providers of service. Its mission is to provide leadership for quality children services. They are committed to a child's education today to benefit the world tomorrow.

For information, call toll free, 1-866-797-9444 or 727 233-8291.

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Spring Oaks Assisted Living Facility, 7251 Grove Road, Brooksville, will have its first annual garage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Donations are accepted. Proceeds to benefit residents for Christmas.

For information, contact Terry Zinker at 592-1150.

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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will offer its Entrepreneurial Academy beginning Jan. 9. The course will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. and consists of 10 consecutive Tuesday evenings each with a full agenda, at Career Central, 7361 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill.

The academy is a series of weekly sessions that offer people information needed to start, run and grow a successful business.

The sessions, which are taught by successful business professionals, offer excellent networking opportunities through the students and faculty.

Topics covered include character of an entrepreneur, business planning, legal structure, taxes, credit and business loans, five star customer service, recruiting, hiring and managing the right people, managing the stress of owning a business and networking and marketing Hernando.

The cost for the 10-week course is $100. For information, contact Carla Hayes at 796-0697, ext. 15 or Patty Himmelberger at 796-0697, ext. 18.

If you have announcements you would like to share with our readers, mail the details to Jean Hayes, Business Digest, Hernando Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613-6174. You may also e-mail items to jhayes@sptimes.com or fax them to 754-6133. Items may be edited for length and clarity. Photos are published as space permits; they will not be returned.

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