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April 25, 2018
Board of Directors Meeting
April 25 Board of Directors Meeting Sponsor
Board of Directors meetings are only available to Pasco EDC Investors at the Corporate Council level or higher. If you are interested in attending a Board meeting, please contact Suzanne at the Pasco EDC office for information or become a Pasco EDC Investor today.
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(Read More)May 30, 2018
Board of Directors Meeting
May 30 Board of Directors Meeting Sponsor
Board of Directors meetings are only available to Pasco EDC Investors at the Corporate Council level or higher. If you are interested in attending a Board meeting, please contact Suzanne at the Pasco EDC office for information or become a Pasco EDC Investor today.
Find Out More About Becoming an Investor
(Read More)June 27, 2018
Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors meetings are only available to Pasco EDC Investors at the Corporate Council level or higher. If you are interested in attending a Board meeting, please contact Suzanne at the Pasco EDC office for information or become a Pasco EDC Investor today.
Find Out More About Becoming an Investor
(Read More)July 12, 2018
Special Thank You Reception (by invitation only)
Pasco EDC Board of Directors & Policy Council Members host a special reception for the Pasco County Delegation.
For additonal information, contact Suzanne Renczkowski, Office Manager
(Read More)August 7, 2018
SBDC - Ignite Your Online Marketing
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 7, 2018 (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Location: FSBDC at the University of South Florida Port Tampa Bay Building
Registration: $45.00
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Stuck in “the web?” Online marketing doesn’t have to be so frustrating. Attend this seminar to learn how you can take advantage of incredible online marketing tools that will enable your business to have a successful online presence. You’ll learn about the four Google resources that can help you attract customers as well as how to get local exposure with Google Places; how to increase productivity with Google Apps; and how to measure success with Google Analytics.
(Read More)August 7, 2018
SBDC - Using SEO to Improve Your Google Rankings
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 7, 2018 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Location: FSBDC at the University of South Florida Port Tampa Bay Building
Registration: $60.00
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Search engine optimization is a major component of any successful online marketing. This seminar will teach you how to develop a SEO strategy, based on methods of the book, “SEO: 2015 & Beyond,” by industry expert, Dr. Andy Williams. You’ll learn how to select keywords that are proven performers, combine the keywords into site content and boost site popularity.
(Read More)August 8, 2018
Common Grounds Pitch Presentations
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 (8:30 am - 10:00 am)
Location: SMARTstart Dade City Entrepreneur Center
Registration: FREE
RSVP to Attend This Month's Event
Join us for our monthly Common Grounds Pitch series. Every month two individuals will present a five minute pitch and introduce their business ideas to the local entrepreneurial community in Pasco County. Each pitch will be followed by a question and answer/feedback opportunity with the gathered business community.
8:30 AM - Coffee & Networking
9:00 AM - Pitch Presentations
Interested in applying to pitch your business idea?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be considered each month.
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August 9, 2018
SBDC - Women/Minority & Veteran Certification
Date & Time: Thursday, August 9, 2018 (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Location: FSBDC at the University of South Florida Port Tampa Bay Building
Registration: $15.00
It’s no myth…women, minority and veteran certification could present opportunities for your business. But there is a process to becoming certified. In this class, you will learn how to complete the State of Florida certification application and discover how you can use it to seek business with the private sector and government.
(Read More)August 9, 2018
SBDC - Basic Government Contracting 101
Date & Time: Thursday, August 9, 2018 (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Location: FSBDC at the University of South Florida Port Tampa Bay Building
Registration: $15.00
Topic: Government Contracting
Ready…set…sell to the federal government! This workshop provides information on registering with the federal government, how to locate federal opportunities, who to market to within the federal government, and so much more!
(Read More)August 13, 2018
CO.STARTERS Graduation
Date & Time: Monday, August 13, 2018 (5:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Location: SMARTstart West Pasco Entrepreneur Center
RSVP to Attend this FREE Event
Jennifer Koenen, Bookkeeping Repair Specialist, Inc. has volunteered her time and expertise over the past 9-weeks to teach the Pasco EDC CO.STARTERS program. Please join the Pasco EDC, community leaders, and SMARTstart Incubator Program Manager, Tari Mitchell, as we celebrate the success of each of the five businesses that participated in the class. This program is offered several times a year through the Pasco EDC and funded by the Penny For Pasco.
The Pasco EDC CO.STARTERS program equips both seasoned and aspiring entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn ideas into action and turn a passion into a sustainable and thriving endeavor. Working with others in a group, the program will help participants identify their assumptions about the potential success of their business and speak with customers to validate their ideas. Rapidly uncover any concerns with their business ideas, find practical solutions quickly, and leave the program with a deeper understanding of how to build a thriving business. The group will meet once a week for eight weeks and enjoy a celebration on the 9th week. The graduation night is a way for each of the business owners to pitch their businesses to the community as they move forward in their journey.