SMARTStart
Pasco EDC Press Releases
2023
SMARTstart to Host Third Annual GROW Pasco Event
February 7, 2023
GROW Pasco will feature 15 breakout sessions led by over 25 business leaders and a keynote presentation on “innovation” by... (Read More)
2022
Gary Plastic Packaging Corp to Locate to Pasco County, FL
December 6, 2022
The company is anticipating creating approximately 555 total new jobs and investing $16,000,000 in lease hold improvements. PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA ... (Read More)
SMARTstart Celebrates 10 Years of Serving Pasco Entrepreneurs
November 1, 2022
The Pasco EDC small business program was established in fall of 2012 and has provided resources for thousands of Pasco County... (Read More)
Morganna’s Alchemy to Host Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
October 19, 2022
The woman-owned company has opened a store front in New Port Richey for its international line of COSMOS... (Read More)
Winners Announced for Pasco EDC’s 34th Annual Awards
September 9, 2022
Six businesses and an honorable community leader were recognized at last night’s award ceremony. PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (September 9, 2022) ... (Read More)
Finalists Named for Pasco EDC’s 34th Annual Awards
August 29, 2022
Twenty-five businesses are being recognized for their achievements in economic development,
six winners will be announced at the event.
... (Read More)
Pasco EDC Honors Billy E. Brown with Leadership Award
August 29, 2022
Every year the Pasco EDC honors a local leader, who is an exceptional and positive influence in economic development and... (Read More)
Wells Fargo Donates $15,000 to Support Small Businesses in Pasco County
August 1, 2022
The SMARTstart Microloan Program gives local entrepreneurs a chance to get their business up and running. PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (August 1, 2022) ... (Read More)
SouthState Bank Provides Continued Support to Microloan Program
June 15, 2022
The SMARTstart Microloan Program receives another $5,000 donation from SouthState Bank. PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (June 15, 2022) — SouthState Bank, formerly Centerstate Bank,... (Read More)
SMARTstart Incubator Member Moves Into Their Own Space
April 19, 2022
The Incubator Program gives start-ups a 2-year period for them to grow their business by providing access to office space,... (Read More)