SMARTstartPasco County Blog
2015
July 24, 2015
Microloan Recipient Celebrates Grand Opening
Thoughts of the Pacific Northwest often times conjure images of grey skies and coffee shops, so perhaps it was a... (Read More)
2014
June 13, 2014
5 Ways Being an Entrepreneur is Like Being a Dad
Fathers and entrepreneurs work hard every day. You may think they don't have much in common, but here are... (Read More)
April 8, 2014
Microloan Helps Education Consulting Startup to Launch
Professional Education Consultants, LLC (PEC) is soon launching its very own early education center thanks to help from the Pasco... (Read More)
March 13, 2014
12 Reasons Business Loans Are Turned Down = 1 Great Reason to Get a Microloan
Forbes.com published an article about a recent report from Pepperdine University's 2014 Capital Markets Report showing that 89% of business... (Read More)
2013
August 23, 2013
SMARTstart Dade City Incubator is calling all dreamers ready to start a new venture.
I love the saying, "dream big, start small, but most of all just start!" Now, big thinkers have the... (Read More)
2012
December 18, 2012
Pasco EDC recognized by Service Corps Of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Pasco Hernando Chapter 439 recognized Krista Hakes, Pasco EDC Economic Development Manager for her dedication and commitment to SCORE and volunteerism... (Read More)
December 10, 2012
Pasco EDC's Krista Hakes nominated for CREW’s Excellence Awards for Civic Leadership
The CREW Tampa Bay Excellence Awards program recognizes select individuals for their professional achievements and work to support the advancement... (Read More)
October 29, 2012
A Great Infographic on Microloan Financing for Small Business
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August 1, 2012
CenterState Bank Gives Another $5,000 to Support Small Business Growth
CenterState Bank has made an additional donation of $5,000 through its Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) program to support the Pasco Economic... (Read More)
June 13, 2012
Florida ranks in the top 10 most entrepreneurial states
According to the Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity, Florida is in the Top 10 most entrepreneurial states in the USA. In... (Read More)