Press Releases
Winners Announced for Pasco EDC’s 34th Annual Awards
September 9, 2022 - Six businesses and an honorable community leader were recognized at last night’s award ceremony.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (September 9, 2022) — Last night the Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) hosted its 34th Annual Awards event at the Pasco Hernando State College Instructional Performing Arts Center (IPAC) with hundreds in...
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Pasco EDC Honors Billy E. Brown with Leadership Award
August 29, 2022 - Every year the Pasco EDC honors a local leader, who is an exceptional and positive influence in economic development and their community.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (August 29, 2022) — The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is excited to welcome back the Annual Awards for its 34th year. This year Pasco EDC...
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Finalists Named for Pasco EDC’s 34th Annual Awards
August 29, 2022 - Twenty-five businesses are being recognized for their achievements in economic development,six winners will be announced at the event.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (August 29, 2022) — The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is excited to welcome back the Annual Awards for its 34th year recognizing Pasco County companies’ outstanding...
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Wells Fargo Donates $15,000 to Support Small Businesses in Pasco County
August 1, 2022 - The SMARTstart Microloan Program gives local entrepreneurs a chance to get their business up and running.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (August 1, 2022) — The Pasco EDC is thrilled to announce a $15,000 donation from the Wells Fargo Foundation to the SMARTstart Microloan Program. Wells Fargo has supported the microloan program for years, donating $198,000...
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SouthState Bank Provides Continued Support to Microloan Program
June 15, 2022 - The SMARTstart Microloan Program receives another $5,000 donation from SouthState Bank.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (June 15, 2022) — SouthState Bank, formerly Centerstate Bank, has recently made another donation to the SMARTstart Microloan Program. The organization has been contributing to the program since its inception in 2011, and this $5,000 donation brings their overall contribution to $45,000....
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SMARTstart Incubator Member Moves Into Their Own Space
April 19, 2022 - The Incubator Program gives start-ups a 2-year period for them to grow their business by providing access to office space, a commercial kitchen, and more.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (April 19, 2022) — The Pasco Economic Development Council’s (Pasco EDC) entrepreneurship program, SMARTstart, provides start-up businesses with an opportunity to start...
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Baby Tech Company nfant® Labs Opens New Product Assembly Location in Pasco County
March 14, 2022 - The nfant Thrive Feeding System was recently selected as a USA Today Editor’s Choice Award for top tech in 2022 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (March 14, 2022) — Pasco EDC welcomes nfant® Labs, currently headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and now expanding to open...
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MEDIA ALERT: Penny for Pasco Supported Speculative Space, 54 Crossings, to Break Ground in Pasco
February 15, 2022 - PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (February 15, 2022): Rizzetta Real Estate is set to break ground on the highly anticipated 54 Crossings project. They are investing nearly $27 million in two Class A office buildings consisting of 60,000 square feet each near the Suncoast Parkway in Pasco County.Pasco's tremendous growth in new residents and business...
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SMARTstart to Host Second Annual GROW Pasco Event
February 14, 2022 - GROW Pasco will feature 15 breakout sessions for small business led by over 25 business leaders.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (February 14, 2022) — For the second time, SMARTstart is hosting GROW Pasco to help educate small business owners throughout Pasco County and provide an environment to network with like-minded entrepreneurs. The event will take...
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Ecommerce Company NVGTN to Build 100,000 Square Foot Headquarters in Pasco County
February 7, 2022 - The three-year-old athletic wear company purchased property in Trinity and plans to hire 30 new employees this year.PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (February 7, 2022) — NVGTN, pronounced navigation, is a three-year-old athletic wear online retail company started by husband and wife, Brett and Ashleigh Schneggenburger in their studio apartment. Since launching, the company...
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