SMARTstartIn the News
2024
Have a business idea but need to build a prototype? Check out this bootcamp
August 12, 2024
What's What New Port Richey
The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC)
entrepreneurship program, SMARTstart, has partnered with AmSkills to host a Pasco Rapid Prototyping
Bootcamp. The five-day boot camp will take place from September 23-27, 2024, and is designed for
entrepreneurs who have a business idea they want to bring to life.
Building products company to invest $77.6 million in Zephyrhills plant
August 7, 2024
Tampa Bay Times
With help from economic incentives from both Pasco County and city leaders, MiTek, an international building supply company, will open a new, $77.6 million, 480,000-square-foot manufacturing plant and warehouse in Zephyrhills.
(Read Full Article)Manufacturer spending $80 million to build Pasco facility
August 6, 2024
Business Observer
Missouri-based construction equipment manufacturer MiTek has bought 111 acres in Pasco County and plans to build a nearly 500,000-square-foot facility on the site. According to a statement from the Pasco Economic Development Council, the plant will be in Zephyrhills’ North Tampa Bay Industrial Park and employ 150 people. The plan is for MiTek to spend about $80 million to build the 480,000-square-foot facility to manufacture steel connector plates and builder products for the construction industry.
(Read Full Article)Pasco EDC announces awards finalists
July 24, 2024
Laker Lutz News
The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) has announced the finalists for its 36th Annual Awards, honoring businesses in Pasco County for outstanding achievements in economic development, according to a news release.
(Read Full Article)Pasco EDC awards to be held Sept. 5
July 23, 2024
The Suncoast News
Now in its 36th year, the Pasco EDC Annual Awards is regarded as one of Pasco County's premier business events, attracting over 400 business and community leaders in Tampa Bay and Pasco County, including state legislators, county commissioners and city officials. The highlight of each year’s event is the Annual Industry Awards honoring local companies which exhibit exemplary growth in job creation, capital investment, technology, innovation, and community service.
(Read Full Article)Finalists Named for Pasco EDC’s 36th Annual Awards
July 16, 2024
What's What New Port Richey
The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is set to host the Annual Awards for its 36th year recognizing Pasco County companies’ outstanding achievements in business growth.
(Read Full Article)Foreign direct investment is paying off in Tampa Bay
July 5, 2024
Business Observer
Global Tampa Bay is the organizational umbrella under which the Tampa Bay EDC, Pasco EDC and Pinellas County ED travel internationally to promote Tampa Bay as a region because many of the assets of the area, such as the airport and port, benefit the whole region and not just the zipcode they reside in.
(Read Full Article)Pasco program helps people start new businesses
January 26, 2024
ABC Action News
Alicia Perrelli spent years working a standard 9-5 job but said she wanted to make a big change. “It came to a point where I wanted to be home with my five-year-old. I wanted to be with my family more,” Perrelli said. Alicia had ideas to start her own business, but she needed help on where to start.
(Read Full Article)New Pasco plastic plant begins hiring, looking for 500 employees
January 11, 2024
Tampa Bay Times
Gary Plastic Packaging Corp. announced Thursday that it will start to fill 500 jobs at its new manufacturing site built in northwestern Pasco County, starting with an open house from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday.
The event will be held at the soon-to-be opened facility at 14799 Shady Hills Road, near Spring Hill.
(Read Full Article)Packaging manufacturer hiring 500 for new Pasco County plant
January 11, 2024
Business Observer
Garyline, a New York packaging manufacturer moving to Pasco County, is hiring more than 500 people and will hold its first job fair Saturday.
The fair will be held at the Garyline’s new 279,000-square-facility at 14799 Shady Hills Road in Spring Hill, starting at 1 p.m. According to the company’s website, positions will range from quality control to sales to production.
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