By Debbie Carson, Staff Writer

TAMPA — Temple Terrace businessmen and -women ventured slightly outside their city borders for a night of recognition and honors at the Museum of Science and Industry during the Greater Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce’s 45th Annual Awards and Installation Dinner.

TEMPLE TERRACE--The Greater Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce has named Dr. Michael Cichon its 2008 Citizen of the Year.

Dr. Michael Cichon, Dr. Mel Jurado and Barbara Sparks-McGlinchy vie for honor

Compiled by Debbie Carson, Staff Writer

TEMPLE TERRACE—Three Temple Terrace residents and Chamber members are vying for Citizen of the Year, an honor and recognition handed down from the Greater Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce during the annual dinner and awards ceremony.

Bob Giest, Owner of Rapid Refill Ink on N Dale Mabry in Tampa, offers an environmentally friendly way to recycle ink cartridges by using rebuilt and refilled Ink and Toner Cartridges for your printers, copiers and fax machines. You could SAVE up to 50% over brand name pricing. All backed by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

CABA Treasurer, Lea Orchard of Great Clips, gets “arrested” for the MDA Fundraiser. Lea bailed out of MDA jail by raising over $1500 for the charity.

Kim Pacifico, The Original Honeys; Willie and Tony Casler, Soundwave Productions & Entertainment; Wendy Adams, Eventful Occasions – put on a great show and great food as hosts for the CABA After 5 networking event. Please visit www.carrollwoodbusiness.com for location and information on CABA and our next networking event.

Wayne Hawes, Melaleuca wins a Bucs jersey as a door prize; CABA Coffee host Bill Kranich of J. Christophers; CABA Coffee Co-host Jana Alexander of the St Pete Times; and door prize winners of Tampa Bay Rays and Lightning tickets – Wendell Hock, Primerica; Sandie Mobley, Accounting 1-on-1. Visit www.carrollwoodbusiness.com for information on CABA and our next networking event.

BRANDON – The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce will host the 9th Annual Leadership Brandon Alumni Casino Night on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at Center Place Fine Arts & Civic Association, 619 Vonderburg Dr., Ste. B, Brandon.