Press Releases
CoVar Transportation Opens Central Florida Headquarters in Pasco County
August 26, 2024 - The third-party logistics provider recently expanded operations into a new space at the Edison Suncoast Building.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (August 26, 2024): Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is working with CoVar Transportation as they grow their business in Pasco County, Florida. CoVar Transportation has leased 5,500 square feet in The Edison Suncoast...
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Technology Company Xgenex Opens Location in Pasco County
August 21, 2024 - PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (August 21, 2024): Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is thrilled to welcome Xgenex® to Pasco County, Florida. Xgenex®, a leading technology company committed to combating bacterial contamination in the food industry, has located to a new 3,655 square foot facility at The Edison Suncoast. With this investment,...
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SMARTstart and AmSkills to Host First-Ever Pasco Rapid Prototyping Bootcamp
August 12, 2024 - The week-long program will help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into products.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (August 12, 2024) — The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) entrepreneurship program, SMARTstart, has partnered with AmSkills to host a Pasco Rapid Prototyping Bootcamp. The five-day bootcamp will take place from September 23-27, 2024, and is designed for...
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MiTek to Locate Steel Connector Plate & Builder Product Manufacturing Facility in City of Zephyrhills
August 6, 2024 - Company to invest nearly $80 million at the North Tampa Bay Industrial Park Ready Site and will employ 150 people at their new Pasco County locationPASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (August 6, 2024): Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC), City of Zephyrhills, and Pasco Board of County Commissioners are pleased to welcome MiTek to Pasco County,...
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Finalists Named for Pasco EDC’s 36th Annual Awards
July 16, 2024 - Eleven businesses are being recognized for their achievements in economic development in Pasco County.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (July 16, 2024) — The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is set to host the Annual Awards for its 36th year recognizing Pasco County companies’ outstanding achievements in business growth.The Pasco EDC...
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Pasco EDC Honors Avis Phillips and the late Ted Phillips with Leadership Award
July 16, 2024 - Every year, Pasco EDC honors a local leader, who is an exceptional and positive influence in economic development and their community and this year a duo was chosen.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (July 16, 2024) — The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is hosting the 36th Annual Awards. This year, the Pasco...
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Belmar Pharmacy Opens Pasco County Facility
June 10, 2024 - The company has invested $15 million and plans to hire 150 new positions over the next three years.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (June 10, 2024): Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is thrilled to welcome Belmar Pharmacy to Pasco County. The company has invested $15 million in a 25,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art compounding facility within Asturia Corporate...
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Inaugural “CO.STARTERS for Causes” Cohort Graduates from Pasco EDC’s SMARTstart Program
June 4, 2024 - Nine Non-Profit organization graduates received a surprise donation thanks to the generosity of the Vinik Family Foundation and United Way of Pasco County.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (June 4, 2024): The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is proud to announce the successful completion of the inaugural “CO.STARTERS for Causes”...
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Sarah Alway Awarded Young Innovator Scholarship
May 1, 2024 - PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (May 1, 2024): The Florida High Tech Corridor and Florida Economic Development Council awarded Sarah Alway of the Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) with the Dan Webster Young Innovator Scholarship Award in recognition of her outstanding achievements and professional aspirations.Presented each year to an emerging leader in...
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Pasco EDC Business Award Nominations Now Open
March 20, 2024 - Nominations are now being accepted for Pasco County companies making an extraordinary economic impact on their community.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (March 20, 2024) — Nominations are now open for the 2024 Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) Annual Awards until close of business on Friday, April 26, 2024. This year, Pasco EDC will recognize the...
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