Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce and Business Partners Meet and Greet at Bay Cities Bank

The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce held a meet and greet with their Business Partners at the Bay Cities Bank in Lutz. The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce has a long tradition of community involvement and are often seen as a resource for visitors and those seeking information. Chamber involvement in the past has resulted in better roads, safer neighborhoods, increased and improved recreational facilities, and new economic development projects that have benefitted businesses and citizens.

From the Bay Cities Bank website: Following a rash of mergers and acquisitions across the state, Bay Cities Bank opened it's doors in November of 1999. More than a decade later our core values still provide the guidance that has fueled our growth and kept us focused on what we do best: “Building meaningful relationships with our customers”.

At Bay Cities, we take a different approach to banking. If you have experienced the bureaucracy of dealing with a larger financial institution you know there is a better way. As a community bank, we believe in a “user friendly” approach to supporting the individuals and businesses that help our community thrive. We are part of the fabric of Tampa Bay, along side of our customers. To us, inspiration and ambition signal success as much as a bulging bank account. That's why we go out of our way to help the organizations, professionals and local business people in our community with the financial products and services they need.

There are other differences you're sure to notice about Bay Cities Bank. Like our experienced, knowledgeable staff who know you by name and work personally with you to help meet your financial goals. We offer specialized services that help you save time and money. Our courier service and remote deposit literally bring the bank to your door. Bay Cities prides itself in responding with a sense of urgency and maintaining a nimble mindset to meet your needs. We want our uncommonly high level of personal service to make you feel valued each time you interact with us.

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The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce has a long tradition of community involvement and are often seen as a resource for visitors and those seeking information. Chamber involvement in the past has resulted in better roads, safer neighborhoods, increased and improved recreational facilities, and new economic development projects that have benefitted businesses and citizens. The Chamber provides opportunities. Membership is annual and includes listings in the printed guide and website, as well as numerous promotional, networking, information / business development, and advertising opportunities. Members can promote their business, share ideas, meet business and political leaders, and increase their company's visibility to develop business prospects by participating in our networking groups, general membership meetings, business after hours, committee meetings and the Community / Business Expo or through involvement in one of our Special Events designed to bring our community and businesses together such as the Annual Golf Tournament, Sporting Clay Shoot, Dancing With Our Stars, or the Flapjack 5K. The over 400 business men and women of our chamber serve as a voluntary partnership of business and professional people working together to build a thriving economy. We work to increase awareness of county, state, or federal issues affecting our area and improve prosperity. by encouraging growth of existing businesses and fostering new ones. The Chamber provides business and industry with a stronger voice in actively shaping the direction of the community.

By Independent Photo Journalist Arlene Hein