SMARTstartIn the News
2023
Caribbean trade mission trip to yield over $15M in impact
October 3, 2023
St Pete Catalyst
Tampa Bay business owners and economic development organization representatives recently embarked on a trade mission trip to the Dominican Republic, a destination that serves as Florida’s fourth largest merchandising exporter.
(Read Full Article)Caribbean trade mission is a success for Tampa Bay businesses
October 1, 2023
Caribbean News Weekly
Global Tampa Bay business leaders and five local companies have concluded a successful four-day trade mission to the Dominican Republic, as announced in a news release this Friday.
(Read Full Article)AmSkills unveils its new Pasco manufacturing center
September 29, 2023
Tampa Bay Business Journal
AmSkills finally has a place to call home.
The nonprofit recently opened its Pasco County innovation center, where it has already begun its career discovery boot camps and upskilling credentialing programs. U.S. Rep Gus Bilirakis and Paul Perkins, president of Indiana-based technical equipment provider Amatrol Inc., will attend a grand opening dinner on Oct. 4.
(Read Full Article)Double Branch starts work on Pasco industrial site
September 29, 2023
Tampa Bay Times
Work has begun on the much-anticipated industrial site on the southeast corner of the Interstate 75 exchange at State Road 52 in Pasco County.
(Read Full Article)Tampa Bay business leaders complete Caribbean trade mission
September 29, 2023
Business Observer
Global Tampa Bay business leaders and five Tampa Bay companies returned from a four-day trade mission to the Dominican Republic, according to a Friday news release.
The Caribbean nation is Florida's fourth leading destination for merchandising exports behind Brazil, Colombia and Chile.
(Read Full Article)PHSC has resounding success attracting talent
September 28, 2023
Tampa Bay Business Journal
It is with great enthusiasm that I write to commend the remarkable success of the Pasco-Hernando State College search committee in attracting top-tier talent to our beautiful Sunshine State.
(Read Full Article)Advanced Manufacturing: The “Crystal Ball Approach”
September 28, 2023
Business Facilites
For regions throughout North America, the competition to attract advanced manufacturing is stiff. The growing sector’s bright future and ability to produce large numbers of high-paying jobs make it particularly appealing to regions hoping to bolster their economies and strengthen opportunities for their workforce.
(Read Full Article)Pasco EDC annual award winners
September 20, 2023
Laker Lutz News
The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) had its 34th Annual Awards celebration at Pasco-Hernando State College’s Instructional Performing Arts Center (IPAC), at 8657 Old Pasco Road, on the evening of Sept. 8.
(Read Full Article)Pasco EDC honors longtime schools leader Ray Gadd, 5 businesses at annual awards
September 20, 2023
The Suncoast News
The Pasco Economic Development Council awarded five local businesses and Ray Gadd, the deputy superintendent of schools and one the county’s most influential and impactful individuals, at its 35th Annual Awards on Sept. 7.
(Read Full Article)Pasco EDC opens new entrepreneur space in Holiday
September 19, 2023
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Pasco Economic Development Council has opened a new entrepreneur space in Holiday called the SMARTstart incubator.
The space will be co-located in the AmSkills Innovation Center, a manufacturing-focused development and training initiative. The incubator focuses on supporting entrepreneurs in the area through education, workspace, collaboration, funding and guidance, according to a release.
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