Available Programs

Microloan Fund

The Pasco Economic Development Council's SMARTstart Microloan Fund is available for passionate, small business owners with the solid ideas, good management skills, valid business plan needed for success, but are unable to secure traditional financing.

International/Exporting Assistance

By providing export counseling to local businesses, the Pasco EDC can assist in identifying international expansion opportunities through export marketing plans, overseas trade shows, regional or state-led trade missions, and business matchmaking programs. 

Business Leadership Roundtables

Business Leadership Roundtables bring industry CEOs, Presidents, Business Owners & Principals together on a monthly basis for an exchange of information, challenges, and insights.  

Business Model Training - CO.STARTERS

Become one of the thousands of CO.STARTERS graduates nationwide who have launched or grown their businesses using this program—now available in the Tampa Bay region.  Collaborate with others who share the entrepreneurial spirit as you work through your business model and discover repeatable steps you can use throughout the life of your company.

Disaster Planning

Pasco EDC is the official liason to connect Pasco County businesses with Federal, State, and local government agencies and programs.