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Business digestBy GAIL HOLLENBECK © St. Petersburg Times, published February 5, 2001 Who’s newsJDP Kennel announced that Janet Gallup has met the requirements for the American Boarding Kennel Association Pet Care Technician Program and successfully passed the final exam. The program included pet first aid, pet nutrition, dog and cat anatomy and behavior, office procedures, and client relations. Jody Broom and Lorene Logan, who form the Realty Express Team at RE/MAX Realty One, announced that they finished the year with more than $8-million in closed sales. The team specializes in residential sales in the Riverhaven and Sugarmill Woods communities. CLM Works has announced that Charlotte Hearn was selected as the director for the One Stop Career Connection. She will manage the Career Connection activities, identify and solve problems related to delivery of services, and coordinate and functionally manage the activities of partner agencies. Kathy Judkins was selected as the director for the One Stop Employer Connection. She will manage the Employer Connection, serve as the liaison with the Economic Development Councils, and manage employer interface with the One Stop Career Centers and One Stop Career Connection. Lisa Trapp was selected as the associate director for workforce initiatives. She will assist with management of CLM Works' programs and activities, implement training and development activities, and develop new programs for client needs. * * * The Bank of Inverness made the following announcements: Pauline Ritter was presented a diamond Bank of Inverness service pin for 25 years of outstanding service. Nora Fields was promoted to assistant branch manager at the 44 West Branch and Linda Heter was promoted to assistant head bookkeeper at the main office. Fields was selected as employee of the year for the bank in 1991, 1994, and 1997. Heter has worked in the bookkeeping department at the bank since 1995. Julie Eckstein was promoted to an officer's position of assistant cashier. Eckstein joined the bank in 1995. * * * Walt Driggers, CAI, AARE, president of Tranzon Driggers was a featured speaker at the 13th annual Auction Marketing Institute winter seminar in Steamboat Springs, Colo. His topic was "Changing Your Business to Meet Today's Challenges." Driggers presented a session which focused on building a high-quality, results-oriented auction marketing team. * * * Nature Coast Lodge Assisted Living Residence has announced the hiring of a resident care director, Tina L. Russ. Russ, a lifelong county resident, has 12 years experience as a licensed practical nurse, working with the elderly. * * * Ann Burch, public relations director and researcher/writer for the Nature Coast Tourism Development, attended a workshop sponsored by FLA USA-Visit Florida. The January workshop in Steinhatchee in Taylor County focused on the fundamentals of marketing for tourism success. BriefsSnowbird Services, a property monitoring business, has begun operations in Homosassa and will serve the greater Citrus County. They are licensed, bonded and insured and provide a written report on the condition of the property, the air conditioning, plumbing and general repair. A unique feature of the business is digital photography. 563-1900. * * * Nature Coast Tourism and Development Inc. has received confirmation from the state Department of Agriculture that they have been issued a Sellers of Travel registration certificate by the Division of Consumer Services for the purpose of selling tour and travel packages with primary targets on the eco-tourism available in the county. * * * CFCC will be offering Criminal Justice Standards and Training Combined Training Academy between May 8 and Dec. 11 for individuals interested in becoming corrections or law enforcement officers. Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to sit for the state licensing exam. Applications are now available in Building 31 on the Ocala campus or call Bill Lemieux, (352) 854-2322, ext. 1264. Each applicant must submit a completed college application before classes begin. * * * The Citrus County SCORE Chapter 646 offers free, confidential counseling services to new and existing businesses in the county. The counseling covers a range of business-related topics. For an appointment, call 621-0775. * * * Nature Coast Tourism Development Inc. will be participating in the grand opening celebration of the Florida Travel and Visitor's Centre scheduled for Feb. 9-11. Along with various hotels and attractions in the county, Nature Coast will provide free eco-tourism packages to three winners. The packages include a two-night, three-day stay for two adults at either the Days Inn, Comfort Inn or The Port Hotel & Marina in Crystal River. Also included in the package is an eco-tour river cruise, Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park and Ted Williams Museum & Hitters Hall of Fame in Hernando. CalendarWednesdaySuncoast Business Masters meets at noon Wednesdays at Crystal Paradise Restaurant, 508 N Citrus Ave. in Crystal River. Suncoast Masters networks through leads from members. Only one type of each business is represented. For information, call Dr. William Chaney at 795-5350 or Richard Venticinque at 795-2441. ThursdayOakridge Homeowners Association of Beverly Hills plans an open house for Realtors and builders in the area beginning at 9 a.m. at the community clubhouse. Realtors and builders interested in attending are asked to contact Lucy Ann Wines, secretary, at 352-489-4075. * * * The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central Florida meets on the second Thursday of each month in the Cypress Room in the administration building of Citrus Memorial Hospital. The purpose of the foundation is to grant wishes to children ages 21/2 to 18 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. For information, call 621-5437. - If you have any announcements to share with our readers, please mail the details to Gail Hollenbeck, Citrus Times, 301 W Main St., Inverness, FL 34450.
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