Press Releases
CenterState Bank Donates $5,000 to Support Small Business Growth in Pasco County
June 12, 2018 - Pasco EDC Microloan Program assists those who have a hard time securing traditional financingPASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (June 12, 2018)—CenterState Bank has invested in the Pasco EDC Microloan Program since its inception in April 2012. It recently made an additional donation of $5,000 through its Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) program. “We...
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METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection Moves to New State-of-the-art Facility in Pasco County
March 27, 2018 - This Swiss company employs over 500 people and has invested over $30MPASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (March 27, 2018) — The Product Inspection Group of METTLER TOLEDO, the largest manufacturer of product inspection systems for the food and pharmaceutical industries, has moved into a new state-of-the-art facility in Pasco County, Florida. With 270,000 square feet...
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PASCO EDC SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL AWARDS
March 8, 2018 - PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (March 08, 2018)—Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 Pasco Economic Development Council Industry Awards until close of business on Friday, April 27, 2018. Each year, Pasco EDC recognizes the achievements of top companies in Pasco County for their technology, innovation, job creation, growth, and capital investment in the area....
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Welbilt Customer and Technology Center Groundbreaking in Pasco County, Florida
February 21, 2018 - PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (February 21, 2018) - Welbilt Inc. (NYSE: WBT), President and Chief Executive Officer, Hubertus Muehlhaeuser will discuss expansion plans, which will create 110 new jobs and expand the customer and technology center. Welbilt will remodel and expand their existing research and development labs by adding an additional 42,000 square feet of...
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Welbilt to Add 110 New Jobs and Expand Its Customer and Technology Center in Pasco County, Florida
February 20, 2018 - Foodservice Innovation Leader Plans 42,000 Square Foot Expansion. PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (February 20, 2018) — Welbilt Inc. (NYSE: WBT), a leading commercial foodservice equipment manufacturer, will enlarge their presence in Pasco County, which is in the greater Tampa Bay area of Florida. Welbilt will remodel and expand their research and development...
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Consul General Ken Okaniwa of Japan Visits Pasco Company
January 25, 2018 - PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (January 25, 2018) - Consul General Ken Okaniwa of Japan will tour Connected City this morning with Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore and Pasco EDC President/CEO Bill Cronin. Consul General Okaniwa is very interested in the technology the community is incorporating, as well as the lagoons.What:...
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Pasco EDC Welcomes New Vice President
January 24, 2018 - Economic Development Professional Juawana Williams will head recruitment and retention effortsPASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (January 24, 2018) — The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is pleased to welcome new Vice President Juawana Williams. Williams relocated to the Tampa Bay region in 2017. Prior to her move, Williams was in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where...
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PASCO EDC DISTRIBUTES OVER $1 MILLION FROM MICROLOAN FUND PROGRAM SINCE ITS INCEPTION
December 20, 2017 - Superior Precast, LLC was recently awarded $35,000 from the Microloan Fund allowing the Pasco EDC to hit the remarkable milestonePASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (December 20, 2017) — The Pasco EDC’s Microloan Program has proven highly successful in the first five years it has been offered. There have been 38 microloans awarded...
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Pasco EDC SMARTstart Business Incubator Member Wins $15,000
December 13, 2017 - Incubator Member Tracy Ingram successfully participated in Hacking the Human Element December 1-3, 2017PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (December 13, 2017) — The Pasco EDC is proud to announce SMARTstart Business Incubator member and entrepreneur, Tracy Ingram, has successfully participated in the Hacking the Human Element event held December 1-3, 2017. Ingram’s...
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Panasonic CityNOW Joins Pasco EDC Board of Directors
December 12, 2017 - PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (December 12, 2017) — The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is pleased to welcome Amie Devero, Program Manager, Panasonic CityNOW (CityNOW), to its Board of Directors. City NOW recently joined Pasco EDC as a Corporate Council-level Investor.“The innovation and technology Panasonic CityNOW brings to the...
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