SMARTstartIn the News
2025
Pasco boom has meant construction projects galore
July 7, 2025
Tampa Beacon
The county has been expanding for decades, and it’s no secret the boom is probably here to stay.
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Pasco EDC Honored with Two Innovation in Marketing Awards
June 20, 2025
What's What New Port Richey
Pasco Economic Development Council is honored to announce it received two Innovation in Marketing Awards from the Florida Economic Development Council at the annual conference in Port Charlotte
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Pasco EDC wins awards
June 20, 2025
Laker Lutz News
Pasco Economic Development Council received two Innovation in Marketing Awards from the Florida Economic Development Council.
(Read Full Article)SMARTstart microloan program receives donation from Bank of Tampa
May 30, 2025
The Suncoast News
The Pasco Economic Development Council announces that that the Bank of Tampa has made a $2,500 donation to the SMARTstart Microloan Program.
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Achieving AEDO Accreditation: A Journey of Excellence
May 30, 2025
Develop This
In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Bill Cronin, the President and CEO of the Pasco Economic Development Council. They discuss the Council’s recent achievement of becoming an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO). Bill shares insights into the motivations for pursuing AEDO accreditation, the rigorous application process, and the team's involvement.
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Bank of Tampa invests in local business community
May 30, 2025
Laker Lutz News
Bank of Tampa has donated $2,500 to the SMARTstart Microloan Program, according to the Pasco Economic Development Council.
(Read Full Article)More foreign companies bringing businesses to Florida
April 14, 2025
Bay News 9
More companies are deciding to bring their business to Florida, according to the Florida Department of Commerce.
They said there's been an increase in foreign companies both coming into the state and expanding on what's already here.
One of those companies is Brazilian-based Bauducco Foods which recently broke ground on a 400,000 square-foot facility on Chancy Road.
(Read Full Article)New development coming to Zephyrhills, bringing in hundreds of jobs
April 11, 2025
ABC Action News
A new development is coming to Zephyrhills, bringing hundreds of jobs to the community.
Bauducco is the third largest cookie manufacturer in the U.S. but was originally founded in Brazil. The international company broke ground on their property last month off Chancey Road.
Plans call for the company to invest $200 million in the city and create nearly 600 new jobs.
(Read Full Article)The feeling of Family Breaks Ground in Zephyrhills: Welcome Bauducco Foods
April 3, 2025
Naturecoaster
In October of 2023, Bauducco Foods purchased 72 acres of Pasco County to continue its goal of growing U.S. production and distribution of its sweet treats.
Melonie Bahr Monson, the Mayor of Zephyrhills, commented, “We are extremely excited to have Bauducco Foods’ manufacturing facility land here in Zephyrhills. Bringing jobs into our city has been a high priority for years as we have worked hand in hand with Pasco EDC and Zephyrhills Economic Development Coalition to accomplish this feat.”
(Read Full Article)$200 million food production facility breaks ground in Zephyrhills
March 25, 2025
Tampa Bay Business Journal
A $200 million food production facility, in the works since 2023, has broken ground in Zephyrhills.
Bauducco Foods, which received an $8 million economic development incentive package from Zephyrhills, has started construction on a production and distribution facility that spans 72 acres at the Zephyrhills Airport Industrial Park.
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