Press Releases

Pasco EDC Welcomes Familiar Face to the Team
January 14, 2020 - Mike Bishop, founder of Big Storm Brewing Co., has been hired as the new Director of Stakeholder EngagementPASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (January 14, 2020) — The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is pleased to welcome Mike Bishop to its staff as Director of Stakeholder Engagement, which is a newly-formed position. This position...

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Pasco EDC Launches New Workforce Tool for Businesses
December 18, 2019 - The ‘WorkforceCONNECT website provides workforce data and talent connection resources for Pasco County businessesPASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (December 18, 2019) — The Pasco EDC WorkforceCONNECT Program was created in 2018 to align the supply and demand of talent in Pasco County by working with employers, educational institutions, and other resources to identify workforce...

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Encompass Health Corporation Will Locate to Pasco County and Invest $15 Million
December 10, 2019 - Today the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners approved an incentive package to support the relocationPASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (December 10, 2019) — Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE: EHC) expects to purchase nearly six acres in the Bexley Community off of State Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes. The company will bring 179 new jobs,...

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International Economic Development Council Elects Board Member for 2020
November 20, 2019 - Bill Cronin to Begin Term on Board of Directors in JanuaryWASHINGTON, D.C.  (November 20, 2019) — The Board of Directors of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has elected Bill Cronin, President & CEO of the Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC), in Pasco County, Florida to serve on the...

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Pasco EDC Welcomes AFA Protective Systems, Inc. to Pasco County
November 14, 2019 - The security technology company is bringing 27 new high-wage jobsPASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (November 14, 2019) — AFA Protective Systems, Inc. recently relocated to a 5,800 square foot facility in the West Pasco Industrial Park off of State Road 54 in Odessa, Florida.“AFA Protective Systems is a pioneer in their industry, and we are...

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Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company, Bay Tech Industries, Expands in Pasco County
November 7, 2019 - Bay Tech Industries will invest nearly $1.5 million in building and equipment expansion in OdessaPASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (November 7, 2019) —Bay Tech Industries has been in the Tampa Bay area for over 30 years, and nearly a decade in Pasco County. The company is Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and operated by Bob Bourassa, President, Rick...

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Jeff Philbin of MasterChef to Host Food Workshop at Pasco County Kitchen Incubator
November 6, 2019 - The reality television star will host a food panel question and answer workshop for food business entrepreneursPASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (November 6, 2019) —Pasco EDC’s entrepreneur program SMARTstart is hosting ‘Food is the Biggest Business’, as a part of its free Education Series on Wednesday November 20, from 6:00-7:30...

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COMPANIES AND HONORABLE LEADER RECOGNIZED AT THE PASCO EDC 33RD ANNUAL AWARDS AND TRADE SHOW
September 6, 2019 - Seven awards were distributed at last night’s eventPASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (September 6, 2019) - Last evening hundreds were in attendance at the Pasco EDC 33rd Annual Awards and Trade Show, including many local business leaders and government officials.“The growth we are seeing in Pasco right now is outstanding,...

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PASCO EDC TO HONOR DR. JAMES P. GILLS AS 2019 LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNER
September 3, 2019 - Dr. Gills leadership through medicine, writing, and land development will last for generations in Pasco County and around the worldPASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (September 3, 2019) — The Pasco EDC Leadership Award celebrates a person in Economic Development, who has had a remarkable impact on Pasco County and the community. Dr. James P....

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