SMARTstartIn the News
2021
Harney Hardware leaving Hillsborough County to build new facility in Wesley Chapel
August 24, 2021
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Harney Hardware is leaving Hillsborough County for Pasco County, where it plans to invest $7.5 million in a new facility. The Pasco Economic Development Council on Tuesday announced Harney Hardware's plans.
(Read Full Article)Pasco’s economy still growing, EDC chief says
August 24, 2021
Suncoast News
Pasco’s economic development efforts are still moving forward despite the COVID pandemic, according to Bill Cronin
(Read Full Article)Zephyrhills keeps busy — with lots of irons in the fire
August 18, 2021
Laker Lutz News
The City of Zephyrhills is involved in numerous initiatives, and City Manager Billy Poe recently updated the city’s elected leaders on what’s happening on numerous fronts.
(Read Full Article)Moffitt becoming more involved at Pasco EDC
August 3, 2021
Laker Lutz News
The Pasco Economic Development Council has announced that Merritt Martin, chief of staff to the CEO, external relations for Moffitt, has joined the Pasco EDC’s policy council.
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Back To The Future Networking Festival
August 3, 2021
Patch
The Pasco Economic Development Council will host a Back to the Future Networking Festival Sept. 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Edison Suncoast, 1785 Northpointe Parkway Lutz.
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Lanky Lassie’s Shortbreads shine in downtown Dade City
July 30, 2021
ABC Action News
Mary Katherine Saughter is a natural when it comes to selling her shortbreads at Lanky Lassie's Shortbread in Dade City.
She's had some time to perfect her great-grandmother's recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation.
(Read Full Article)Learn about hiring and building teams
July 20, 2021
Laker Lutz News
Learn more about the ins and outs of hiring and building a team through a free program offered by Pasco Economic Development Council Inc.’s SMARTStart program.
(Read Full Article)Window on Pasco
July 7, 2021
Suncoast News
SouthState Bank has donated $5,000 to the Microloan Program, bringing its overall contribution to the Pasco Economic Development Council to $40,000 to support small businesses in Pasco County.
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Marketing staff expanded
July 6, 2021
Laker Lutz News
Holly McDowall has joined the Pasco Economic Development Council Inc., as the economic development organization’s new marketing coordinator.
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Pasco growth leads way to gas expansion
July 1, 2021
Tampa Bay Business & Wealth
One of the fastest growing areas in the greater Tampa Bay region, Pasco County, features a unique blend of undeveloped, open spaces in close proximity to the modern, vibrant communities that makes it a great location to live, visit and do business.
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