Press Releases
Pasco EDC Hires SMARTstart Program Manager
January 10, 2019 - Daniel Mitchell to lead SMARTstart Programs in East PascoPASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (January 10, 2019) — The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is pleased to welcome new SMARTstart Program Manager Daniel Mitchell to run the SMARTstart programs in the central and east side of Pasco County.Mitchell was selected after an extensive...
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Pasco EDC Hires Workforce Development Manager
December 11, 2018 - Turner Arbour to kick off the new Pasco Pipeline ProgramPASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (December 11, 2018) — The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is pleased to welcome new Workforce Development Manager, Turner Arbour, to run the new Pasco Pipeline Program. Arbour was selected after an extensive search for this unique role....
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Wells Fargo Donates $20,000 to Support Small Business Growth in Pasco County
December 5, 2018 - Pasco EDC Microloan Program assists those who cannot secure traditional financingPASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (December 5, 2018) —The Wells Fargo Foundation has made a donation of $20,000 toward the Pasco Economic Development Council, Inc.’s microloan fund to help small business growth in Pasco County.“Working with small business owners...
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Pasco County MPO Supports Emerging Technologies in Transit
October 10, 2018 - New emerging technologies to provide mobility options for the public and improve the economic vibrancy of Pasco CountyPASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (October 10, 2018) – On August 23, 2018, the Pasco County Metropolitan Organization (MPO) signed resolution 18-277 supporting emerging technologies that will provide mobility options for the public and that can improve the...
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Pasco EDC Creates Pasco Pipeline Program
October 9, 2018 - This new program has been created to bridge the workforce gap between employers and potential employees through resource gathering and connector platforms.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (October 9, 2018) - The Pasco EDC created a Talent Pipeline Task Force in 2017 comprised of industry, education, and workforce development representation. Over the last year, the...
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PASCO EDC RECOGNIZES COMPANIES AND HONORABLE LEADER AT THE PASCO EDC 32ND ANNUAL AWARDS
September 7, 2018 - Six awards were distributed at last night’s event.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (September 7, 2018) - Last evening hundreds were in attendance at the Pasco EDC 32ND Annual Awards and Trade Show, including many local business leaders and government officials.“This was the second year we offered a longer networking...
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Pasco EDC to Honor Jay B. Starkey Jr. as 2018 Leadership Award Winner
September 5, 2018 - Starkey’s leadership through education, land preservation and music will last for generations in Pasco County and the State of Florida.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (September 5, 2018) — The Pasco EDC Leadership Award celebrates a person in Economic Development, who has had a remarkable impact on Pasco County and our...
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15 Pasco County Companies Named Award Finalists
August 2, 2018 - Pasco EDC Names 15 Pasco County Companies Award Finalists for Their Outstanding Economic GrowthSix companies will be recognized as award winners at the Pasco EDC 32ND Annual Awards and Trade ShowPASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (August 1, 2018) — The Pasco EDC 32nd Annual Awards and Trade Show is set to take place Thursday, September 6,...
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Pasco County Board of County Commissioners Revise Purchasing Ordinance to Favor Local Vendors
July 17, 2018 - A local vendor preference policy now in section 2-111 in the Pasco County purchasing ordinance will allow local companies the opportunity to match lowest price offeredPASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (July 17, 2018) — Effective as of June 12, 2018, the amended Pasco County Purchasing Ordinance now includes a Local Vendor Preference Policy in Section 2-111....
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TouchPoint Medical Inc. to Relocate Operations from Multiple States to Pasco County, Florida
June 19, 2018 - Medical manufacturing company will bring 228 total jobs and a capital investment of over $23 millionPASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (June 19, 2018) — Today Pasco County and the Pasco EDC announced TouchPoint Medical Inc., a leading global provider of innovative and intelligent hardware and software solutions that enable safe and effective delivery of outstanding...
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