SMARTstartIn the News
2021
Forum explores economic security in Pasco County
March 23, 2021
Laker Lutz News
The Pasco unit of the League of Women Voters of Hillsborough County recently hosted a webinar aimed at raising awareness about the “Economic Security in Pasco County during the COVID Outbreak.” Panelists provided a look into Pasco County’s and the Pasco Economic Development Council Inc.’s response to those struggling individuals and businesses — due to COVID-19.
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Changes are coming soon to the List of Pasco’s largest employers
March 9, 2021
Tampa Bay Business Journal
While city and county governments and hospitals dominate the List of the largest employers in Pasco county, the last year brought some job announcements that look to shake up the List. The biggest recent announcement is the plan to build a new campus for Moffitt Cancer Center on a 775 acre area in Land O' Lakes.
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Pasco County ready to handle entrepreneurial uptick in interest with Wesley Chapel incubator
March 5, 2021
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Pasco County is slowly emerging from its bedroom community roots. But with that accelerated growth comes a new problem: A lack of space for new businesses. “There isn’t a lot of space available in general, for any type of business,” Dan Mitchell, program director at SmartStart in Pasco County, said.
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Pasco County’s Dan Biles works to build on a business-friendly culture
March 5, 2021
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Dan Biles is a facilitator. It’s no coincidence that Pasco County has been undergoing a transformation under his watch. Since arriving nearly four years ago, the county has, in tandem with a pre-Covid extended growth economy, shed its old bedroom community label and is notching big economic development wins.
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Off the Beaten Path, The Pasco Edition
March 5, 2021
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Moffitt's vision, housing boom, entrepreneurial spirit, and more.
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Giving entrepreneurs tools they need to succeed
March 3, 2021
Laker Lutz News
When guests arrived at SMARTstart @ The Grove last month, they found a space that’s well-equipped to help entrepreneurs launch a new business, and to help existing businesses grow.
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Calling All Prospective Entrepreneurs
March 3, 2021
Nature Coaster
Thinking of starting your own business? What’s stopping you? Probably not knowing where to begin, how to get funding, wondering if there is a need for your idea, and fear of failure. None of these roadblocks are unusual. The smart thing is knowing where to go for guidance in overcoming all of the above.
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Moffitt expands into Pasco to increase cancer care, add jobs
February 23, 2021
83degrees
Moffitt Cancer Center’s signature brand of cutting-edge research and high-quality cancer care is putting down roots in Pasco County. Upon completion, the company’s 775-acre Pasco extension is projected to support more than 14,500 jobs in the Tampa Bay region and be a boon for collaboration, innovation, and more.
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Life Sciences Job Expansions Continue to Soar Throughout Pandemic
February 9, 2021
BioSpace
While companies across the world are shuttering under the financial strain of a global pandemic, the life sciences industry continues to soar. Need for solid talent and top-of-the-line manufacturing within U.S. borders has become more evident than ever. Here’s a recap of companies announcing facility expansions this past month and life sciences job creations across the nation.
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Tampa Bay economic development groups get creative to benefit from Super Bowl LV
February 4, 2021
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Whether it be the playoffs or a major convention, economic development groups usually leverage large events to connect with business prospects, in the hopes of gaining new projects for the community.
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