Business digest

By Times Staff
Published March 10, 2008

New showroom will display LED only

Light Emotions Design LLC in Lutz announced that construction has started on the first lighting showroom in the United States that will feature only LED lighting solutions. Located at 23904 State Road 54, the Light Emotions showroom will display a diversity of LED light-emitting diodes lighting. Steven Crimi, founder of Light Emotions Design LLC, said the company is opening the showroom to demonstrate and display the benefits of LEDs in the lighting industry. LEDs are capable of creating almost any color light, including variations of white light; adjusting light levels to the desired amount; and being installed in places never before imagined.

The LLF LR6 down light, which uses 85 percent less energy than a conventional light bulb and can last up to 20 years, will make it possible for Light Emotions to be lit entirely by LEDs. No other form of artificial light will be used in the showroom.

The showroom will also serve as a resource center for lighting designers and architects. For information on LEDs visit www.netl.doe.gov/ssl/usingLeds.

Republic Bank employees promoted

Republic Bank is pleased to announce these promotions:

- Wendy Penley has been promoted to regional bank administration officer for Republic's Florida banking centers.

- JoAnne Hall has been promoted to banking center supervisor for Republic's Southgate banking center.

- Andrea Kiefel has been promoted to banking center supervisor for Republic's Port Richey banking center.

- Elizabeth Hancox has been promoted to new accounts specialist for Republic's Port Richey banking center.

- Maritza Williams has been promoted to new accounts specialist for Republic's Southgate banking center.

Home builder hires Tampa Bay PR firm

John Heagney Public Relations has been selected to handle public relations for Signature Built Homes, the St. Petersburg home-building firm founded by industry veteran David Helms. Build has created dozens of custom estate residences on Florida's west coast. The firm generated revenues of nearly $4-million last year.

Founded more than a quarter century ago, John Heagney Public Relations is one of the Tampa Bay area's largest public relations agencies, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal. For information, call (727) 942-2718.

Health department earns national honor

The Pasco County Health Department has been honored as "Public Health Ready." As local health departments nationwide work to protect the public from infectious disease outbreaks, bioterrorism, natural disasters, and other public health threats, the Florida Department of Health and the National Association of County and City Health Officials have recognized the Pasco County Health Department for its ability to respond to public health emergencies.

Relay for Life needs volunteers, sponsors

Relay For Life New Port Richey is seeking sponsors and volunteers for the event scheduled for May 9-10. All proceeds stay here in the county for cancer victims and their families. The 18-hour event celebrates survivors of cancer, their families and the caregivers. This year's event will include a 3- to 4-hour kid's relay in this worldwide event. Please RSVP to jmick@tbpm.net or call with questions (727) 642-8041.

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