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2020
875-New Jobs Coming to Pasco County
December 21, 2020
Tampa Free Press
Santander Consumer USA is investing $22 million, locating in over 115,000 square feet of converted retail space, and bringing new jobs to the county. “I am thrilled to welcome Santander to Pasco County and am looking forward to all of the great jobs they are bringing,” said Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey. “This is a huge economic development win and I am happy we are able to offer local incentives to assist in recruitment.”
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Santander will bring 875 jobs to Pasco
December 15, 2020
Laker Lutz News
Pasco County scored two big wins last week. First, it sealed a deal with Santander Consumer USA to set up shop in the county, and to create 875 new job opportunities in Pasco. Second, it found a way to give new life to a vacant building, at a prominent spot.
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Santander Consumer USA Bringing 875 Jobs To Florida
December 15, 2020
Business Facilities
Santander Consumer USA Inc. will invest approximately $22 million to upgrade and convert existing retail space to customer contact operations in Pasco County, FL. The financial services company will create 875 new jobs over the next five years, with salaries exceeding 115% of the average county wage.
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Santander Consumer USA to bring 875 Jobs to Pasco County
December 14, 2020
Nature Coaster
The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is pleased to welcome Santander Consumer USA Inc. (Santander) to the county. Santander is investing a minimum of $12 million of the approximate $22 million in tenant improvements and business personal property to upgrade and convert existing retail space off State Road 54 near the Suncoast Parkway.
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Company Moving Into Old Target in Pasco County, Will Add 875 Jobs
December 9, 2020
Bay News 9
A total of 875 jobs are coming to Pasco County. Santander Consumer USA is moving into the old Target building on State Road 54 near the Suncoast Parkway. “It’s a big win in several different ways,” said Bill Cronin, President of The Pasco County Economic Development Council.
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Company Moving Into Old Target in Pasco County, Will Add 875 Jobs
December 9, 2020
Spectrum News 13
A total of 875 jobs are coming to Pasco County. Santander Consumer USA is moving into the old Target building on State Road 54 near the Suncoast Parkway. “It’s a big win in several different ways,” said Bill Cronin, President of The Pasco County Economic Development Council.
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Pasco commissioners approve $2 million in incentives for finance company to move to Odessa
December 9, 2020
Tampa Bay Times
The Pasco County Commission approved a $2 million economic development incentive package Tuesday for Dallas-based Santander Consumer USA, an auto financing company which plans to renovate a portion of the former Target store on State Road 54 at the Suncoast Parkway.
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Dallas firm to invest millions in new Pasco County location, create 875+ jobs
December 8, 2020
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Finance company Santander Consumer USA Inc. will breathe new life into a dormant building in Pasco County — creating 875 new jobs and representing a major investment.
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Conveyor Consulting and Rubber Company Plans Two Production Centers in Pasco County, Florida
December 2, 2020
Area Development
Conveyor Consulting and Rubber Company will invest $2 million to build two new production facilities in Pasco County, Florida.
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Their stories — and foods — are varied
November 17, 2020
Laker Lutz News
A small group of entrepreneurs gathered recently to sell their goods at a drive-thru vendor fair at the University of Florida/Pasco County Extension’s One Stop Shop, at 15029 14th St., in Dade City.
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