Finalists Named for the Pasco EDC 37th Annual Awards Program

July 10, 2025

Fourteen businesses and business leader Dewey Mitchell are being recognized for their achievements in economic development in Pasco County.

PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (July 10, 2025) — Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is set to host the Annual Awards for its 37th year, recognizing Pasco County companies’ outstanding achievements in business growth.

The Pasco EDC Annual Awards Committee has interviewed all finalists who have demonstrated innovation, economic growth, and had a significant community impact from January 2024 through March 2025, learn more about award categories here. This year’s finalists include:

Abreu Environmental, LLC Amerikey Locksmith, LLC Athenaeum Brews LLC Dre's Island Food Services, LLC Escape Brewing Company Florida Design Consultants Inc. General Cabinets	Merrell Bros., Inc. Mettler Toledo Product Inspection Division Pasco News Media Group, LLC Southlake Signs Tampa, Inc. Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory Ultimate 3D Printing Store Services Xgenex Labs, LLC

In addition to the business awards, every year the Pasco EDC Policy Council chooses an individual who has made an exceptional impact in economic development and the Pasco community to honor with the Leadership Award. This year, the Policy Council has chosen to honor Dewey Mitchell with Berkshire Hathaway Properties. Mitchell is an entrepreneur, thoughtful real estate mogul, Olympian, servant community leader, and family man… Read more.

“We are looking forward to honoring these Pasco County companies and Dewey Mitchell for their achievements at our upcoming event; their contribution to the overall economic growth of the community deserves to be recognized,” said Bill Cronin, Pasco EDC President/CEO. “We are also excited to announce that we are bringing back the trade show component after a five-year pause at the Annual Awards, which is now in its 37th year, giving companies even more opportunities to make connections with one another.”

The Pasco EDC 37th Annual Awards will take place on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Saddlebrook Resort. This event is regarded as one of Pasco County’s premier business events, attracting over 400 business and community leaders in Tampa Bay and Pasco County, including State legislators, county commissioners, city officials, and business and community leaders. It will feature the business awards program where this year’s winners will be announced followed by dinner and networking at the Trade Show. Thank you to our Finalist Reception sponsor, Greater Tampa Realtors, and our Presenting sponsor, AdventHealth. Learn about more sponsorship opportunities and reserve your spot, here.

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About Pasco Economic Development Council
The Pasco Economic Development Council is committed to developing Florida's most competitive climate for business growth by providing businesses, that seek to start, move, or grow in the North Tampa Bay area, a comprehensive suite of programs that can help them to reach their full economic potential. Since 1987, Pasco EDC has fostered a strong partnership funded by corporate and public investors focused on the economic vitality of Pasco County. Discover more at www.pascoedc.com.