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2025
Downtown Zephyrhills sees new life as businesses fuel city’s growth
November 3, 2025
Tampa Bay 28
Three new manufacturing companies have recently chosen Zephyrhills as home, including Bauducco Foods, which is bringing 600 jobs and a capital investment of more than $230 million.
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Pasco EDC receives two economic development awards
October 3, 2025
Laker Lutz News
Pasco Economic Development Council received two 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Awards from the International Economic Development Council.
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Pasco EDC recognizes companies at Annual Awards
September 8, 2025
Laker Lutz News
The Pasco Economic Development Council hosted its 37th Annual Awards event Sept. 5 at Saddlebrook Resort. More than 300 people attended the event, a celebration of economic excellence in Pasco County.
(Read Full Article)Pasco EDC Recognizes Local Businesses at Annual Awards Event
September 5, 2025
What's What New Port Richey
The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) hosted its 37th Annual Awards event last night at Saddlebrook Resort. With over 300 people in attendance, the event was a great night of networking and celebrating economic excellence in Pasco County.
(Read Full Article)Pasco County’s growth draws wave of international businesses
August 14, 2025
Tampa Bay 28
With Pasco County still one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, it is also attracting more international businesses to set up shop.
Reinhard Seipp could not find the right space for his photonics company in Tampa, so he moved north to Trinity.
(Read Full Article)Duke Energy awards $255,000 in economic development grants to support Florida’s competitiveness
August 14, 2025
Citrus County Chronicle
Duke Energy and Duke Energy Foundation awarded $255,000 to 20 organizations focused on attracting businesses to the state, supporting Florida’s economy and developing workforce talent.
In the past five years, Duke Energy and Duke Energy Foundation have provided $1.98 million in grants to organizations in Florida in support of economic development.
(Read Full Article)UK defense tech startup expands in Pasco with first US-based operations
August 12, 2025
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Smytec Inc., a United Kingdom-based defense technology startup specializing in advanced forensic imaging, has officially launched its first U.S. operations and chose Pasco County.
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August 12, 2025
Business Observer
A U.K.-based defense technology company looking to launch its U.S. operations has chosen Wesley Chapel to be its first American home, according to the Pasco Economic Development Council.
(Read Full Article)UK defense tech firm opens in Pasco County
August 11, 2025
Laker Lutz News
A forensic science tech firm decided to launch U.S. operations in Wesley Chapel, and the Pasco Economic Development Council has its fingerprints all over it.
(Read Full Article)Smytec, Inc. Expands American Presence In Florida
August 7, 2025
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Smytec, Inc., an England-based firm specializing in advanced forensic imaging technologies for crime scene investigators, is expanding into Pasco County, Florida. The company’s product, BlindSite Scene (BlindSite), was developed to assist in capturing and analyzing crime scene evidence.
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