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DoubleBranch Breaks Ground In Pasco County: Eyeing 6,000 Jobs, Topping $600 Million Investment
October 5, 2023 - Columnar Land (Columnar) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony this morning to celebrate the start of the highly anticipated mixed-use development, DoubleBranch, formerly known as Pasco Town Center.
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Work underway on development expected to bring thousands of jobs to Pasco County
October 5, 2023 - A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday for the Double Branch development in San Antonio.Situated near the intersection of State Road 52 and I-75, the 956-acre site is expected to bring 6,000 jobs to the county once completed, as well as $600 million in long term economic impact.
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Caribbean trade mission trip to yield over $15M in impact
October 3, 2023 - Tampa Bay business owners and economic development organization representatives recently embarked on a trade mission trip to the Dominican Republic, a destination that serves as Florida’s fourth largest merchandising exporter.
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Tampa Bay business leaders complete Caribbean trade mission
September 29, 2023 - Global Tampa Bay business leaders and five Tampa Bay companies returned from a four-day trade mission to the Dominican Republic, according to a Friday news release.The Caribbean nation is Florida's fourth leading destination for merchandising exports behind Brazil, Colombia and Chile.
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AmSkills unveils its new Pasco manufacturing center
September 29, 2023 - AmSkills finally has a place to call home.The nonprofit recently opened its Pasco County innovation center, where it has already begun its career discovery boot camps and upskilling credentialing programs. U.S. Rep Gus Bilirakis and Paul Perkins, president of Indiana-based technical equipment provider Amatrol Inc., will attend a...
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Advanced Manufacturing: The “Crystal Ball Approach”
September 28, 2023 - For regions throughout North America, the competition to attract advanced manufacturing is stiff. The growing sector’s bright future and ability to produce large numbers of high-paying jobs make it particularly appealing to regions hoping to bolster their economies and strengthen opportunities for their workforce.
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Pasco EDC honors longtime schools leader Ray Gadd, 5 businesses at annual awards
September 20, 2023 - The Pasco Economic Development Council awarded five local businesses and Ray Gadd, the deputy superintendent of schools and one the county’s most influential and impactful individuals, at its 35th Annual Awards on Sept. 7.
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