Business & Tech

Why Owning a Small Business is Awesome

Business news in brief from Lutz, Land O' Lakes and Wesley Chapel.


'What's the Best Part About Owning a Business?'

Patch recently asked this question to two area proprietors. Here's what they said:

  • "The most rewarding part about owning your own business is being able to bring jobs to the community. We had over 100 applicants when we opened back in May and although we wanted to hire everyone, we only had 10 positions available. We plan to open more stores and, with that, we will be able to bring more jobs to more communities." -- Ray Perez, co-owner and operator of Happy Cow Frozen Yogurt in Wesley Chapel. 
  • "There’s a lot of things that are great about it. It’s not easy but it’s definitely worth it when you see your guests leave happy. ... The best part is you really take a sense of pride in everything that happens. From sweeping floors to helping guests to doing payroll." -- Trisha Jordan, president and co-owner Element 54 in Lutz. 

Former Aja Wiregrass Space Still Available?

Aja Wiregrass shut down a year ago after the business filed for bankruptcy. As of this week, the space still appears vacant. What do you wish were here? What does the Shops at Wiregrass need? Let us know your thoughts!

Lutz Company Has Best New Concept in Food and Drink

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Ovations Food Services in Lutz was recently recognized. The trade publication "Venues Today selected Ovations Food Services’ concept, The Kitchen™, for a Silver Spoon Award in the category of 'Best New Concept in Food and Drink,'" according to an Ovations news release.

Ovations Food Service provides catering and concession services to more than 120 public assembly facilities in North America.

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