Press Releases

Shumaker, Loop and Kendrick, LLP Joins Pasco EDC Board of Directors
December 6, 2017 - PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (December 6, 2017) —  The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is pleased to welcome Michele Hintson, Attorney, Shumaker, Loop and Kendrick, LLP (SLK Law), to its Board of Directors.  SLK Law recently joined Pasco EDC as a Corporate Council-level Investor.“Michele has been a valuable...

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Lennar Homes Joins Pasco EDC Board of Directors
November 6, 2017 - PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (November 6, 2017) —  The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is pleased to welcome Mark Metheny, Tampa Division President, Lennar Homes, to its Board of Directors.  Lennar recently joined Pasco EDC as a Corporate Council-level Investor.“We are happy an industry leader like Lennar recognizes...

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PASCO EDC CONGRATULATES 2017 INTERNATIONAL PERSON OF THE YEAR COMMISSIONER KATHRYN STARKEY
November 2, 2017 - Tampa Bay Organization Women in International Trade honored Starkey last Thursday.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (November 2, 2017) —  The Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) is a dynamic organization created to enhance the status and interests of women in the field of international business. The Tampa Bay Chapter (TBOWIT) was...

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Pasco EDC hires new SMARTstart Manager for West Pasco
October 26, 2017 - Economic Development and Banking veteran Tari Mitchell to run new West Pasco Center. PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (October 26, 2017) —  The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is pleased to welcome new SMARTstart Program Manager, Tari Mitchell.  Mitchell was previously involved with the Pasco EDC through numerous committees and...

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Meopta U.S.A. Chooses Pasco County for Hi-Tech Manufacturing Facility
October 2, 2017 - Photonics company to create 47 new jobs. PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (October 2, 2017) —  The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) and Pasco County worked together to recruit Meopta U.S.A. (Meopta), to open a new facility in west Pasco. Meopta plans on using the Pasco County Job Creation Incentive...

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Pasco EDC recognizes Companies and Visionary Leader at the 31st Annual Awards and Trade Show
September 5, 2017 - Seven awards were distributed at last night’s event.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (September 1, 2017) —  Last evening hundreds were in attendance at the Pasco EDC 31st Annual Awards and Trade Show, including many local business leaders and government officials.“I think people thoroughly enjoyed the upbeat tempo and...

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UC Synergetic Expands Office in Pasco
August 31, 2017 - Engineering company to create 25 new jobs.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (August 30, 2017) —  The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) assisted UC Synergetic to expand their regional operations in ComPark 75 in the Wesley Chapel Area. The engineering company expects to create 25 new jobs in addition to the 80 current employees in the...

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Pasco EDC Announces First-Ever Leadership Award Recipient the Late Don Porter
August 24, 2017 - Porter’s vision for Wiregrass Ranch helped shape one of the fastest growing areas in Pasco County and the State of FloridaPASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (August 24, 2017) —  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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24 Pasco County Companies Nominated to be Honored at the Pasco EDC 31st Annual Awards and Trade Show
August 17, 2017 - Seven award winners will be recognized at this year’s celebration.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (August 17, 2017) —  The Pasco EDC 31st Annual Awards and Trade Show is set to take place Thursday, August 31, at Saddlebrook Resort and Spa. The evening will open with a welcome reception at 5:00 p.m.,...

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