Pasco Economic Development Council

11/05/2026

Happy belated birthday to Jackie Eden, SMARTstart Coordinator II!

11/05/2026

2nd Pathway to Recovery – Repair & Working Capital
Better Future’s Small Business & Non-Profit Recovery Program (SBRP) which helps strengthen business recovery, economic revitalization and long-term resilience after the impact of Hurricanes Idalia, Helene and Milton

Recover. Reopen. Strengthen your business. Eligible businesses and non-profit organizations may qualify for assistance to address physical storm damage, restore operations, replace critical assets and support business continuity.
🏢 Building and interior repairs
⚙️ Moveable equipment or machinery repair or replacement
📦 Inventory replacement
♿ Code compliance and accessibility improvements
🛡️ Disaster mitigation and resilience upgrades
💼 Limited working capital

Learn whether Repair & Working Capital assistance may fit your recovery needs at: mypas.co/BetterFuture

Funding for the Better Future Program is provided by a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.

11/05/2026

Congratulations to Pasco EDC President & CEO, Bill Cronin, on being recognized by Florida Trend in the Florida 500! https://hubs.ly/Q04Ds02c0

10/29/2026

Make time for your business goals this November! As you start planning for the holiday season and the year ahead, take advantage of FREE classes and workshops to build new business skills, gain valuable insights, and connect with fellow entrepreneurs. 📈

November classes are live now on our events calendar, so register and secure your spot today at https://hubs.ly/Q04BY5qt0

10/29/2026

Welcome DSi Compliance to Pasco County!

DSi Compliance focuses on cybersecurity to assist in preventing and protecting against cyber-crime, and has a new technology called DS-Keywords, a cloud-based AI engine that rapidly processes digital files and identifies case-relevant intelligence. Read more, https://hubs.ly/Q04CQ74Q0

10/27/2026

🏆 Three awards. One outstanding team!

Pasco EDC is proud to bring home Gold, Silver, and Bronze honors from the International Economic Development Council’s 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Awards!

From our Ready Sites videos to our Annual Report and Economic Development Week campaign, these awards celebrate the creativity, collaboration, and commitment behind showcasing Pasco County as a premier place to do business.

Congratulations to our team and partners who help make this work possible!
🔗 Read the full press release to learn more about our award-winning projects: https://hubs.ly/Q04Cw2TR0

10/21/2026

This morning Michael J. Sierra with Sierra Properties joined us at our Pasco EDC Board of Directors meeting to accept the 2026 Leadership Award. The Leadership Award video was played which highlighted family members and friends who reflected on Sierra's work in Pasco County. Watch the video at https://hubs.ly/Q04BVTYN0

10/20/2026

Did you know that Pasco County is within a 30-minute drive to the #1 largest airport in the nation?! Congratulations to TPA on this recognition!

Best Large Airport? 🤔
Best Airport for Dining? 🤔
Best Airport for Art? 🤔

Check, check, and CHECK! ✅

Thanks to you, TPA just won three USA TODAY 10BEST awards!!! Thank YOU for voting for TPA! 🦩🥳✈️

10/20/2026

The Pasco EDC Ready Site, Pioneer Park, has been recognized with a Bronze-level CSX Select Site designation! Learn more about Pioneer Park https://pascoedc.com/pioneer-park

CSX formally recognized Pioneer Park in Pasco County, Florida with a Bronze-level CSX Select Site designation, highlighting its rail connectivity, development readiness, and potential to support a major industrial investment. As companies look for locations that can accelerate speed to market, CSX is helping connect site selectors and businesses with communities ready to grow. Explore Pioneer Park and other CSX Select Sites at https://bit.ly/47rBmjT.

10/19/2026

We are hiring a SMARTstart Program Assistant who will provide support for the East Pasco Incubator Kitchen in Dade City. Learn more at https://hubs.ly/Q04BD60Y0 and apply today by emailing your resume and cover letter to [email protected].