Pasco EDC Task Forces & Committees

Participation in one of Pasco EDC's task forces or committees is a great way to actively contribute to the cultivation of a vibrant business climate in Pasco County, a climate in which every business can achieve its economic potential.

Food Hub Task Force 

Established to develop a plan to create an agricultural value chain model to conserve, sustain and create food and food related partnerships that grow and create jobs as an Economic Development model in depressed and vibrant communities. The task force will be charged with providing a recommendation on how to implement this food system infrastructure.

Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Task Force

Organized to analyze the benefits and challenges of establishing an IDA in Pasco County. The core activities will be to identify, research and understand the activities associated with establishing an IDA as an Economic Development tool for identifying and acquiring land for targeted industry.  The task force will be charged with providing a recommendation on if establishing such an authority is recommended. 

Global Competitiveness Committee

Established to collaborate and identify ways to WIN international and domestic projects by removing obstacles that may impede the county’s ability to be competitive and aid in enhancing current economic development efforts through innovation.  Discussions may include, but aren’t limited to matters such as transportation, education, workforce, quality of life, reputation, and socioeconomic mobility. 

Marketing Advisory Committee

Established to bring together marketing professionals from Pasco County based companies as a sounding board for best practices and creative ideas on how to market Pasco County as a location for businesses to move to and continue to operate in. The committee will be charged with creating a unique public relations effort to support a Pasco EDC initiative. Committee discussions will also include ideas on ways to more cohesively align marketing tactics throughout Pasco County. 

WorkforceConnect Advisory Committee

Formed to bring together advocates who are passionate about workforce development as counsel for the new Pasco Pipeline program initiatives.  The committee will provide direction, data and ideas necessary to develop Pasco’s talent pipeline and website to ensure the success of aligning the supply and demand of talent in Pasco County.

Annual Awards Committee

The Awards Committee convenes each May to interview and select award recepients for the Annual Awards and Trade Show which is held each September.  The committee receives all the eligible award nominees to interview during the summer months and votes on the winners in each of the categories below:

Small (1 - 20 employees)
Mediam (21 - 100 employees)
Large (101+ employees)
Startup/New Business
Special Recognition/Special Contribution
 

Audit Committee

A four-person Audit Committee is appointed by the Chair each year and must include:

• A Past Chair
• The Current Secretary/Treasurer
• And Two Board Members

The Audit Committee serves as a direct communication link between the audit firm and the Pasco EDC. The purpose is to engage in audit planning, monitor the progress of the audit and be responsible for financial reporting oversight. The Audit Committee may also meet annually to review and/or implement safeguards to prevent financial fraud.