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SMARTstart Pasco From your first dollar to your next million, the Pasco EDC SMARTstart program is here to help. The SMARTstart Microloan Program can boost your success.

Whether you're an established small business or just starting a business, the Pasco Economic Development Council has the tools you need to establish and grow a strong business in Pasco County. Our SMARTstart Small Business Program is an innovative suite of programs that provides the tools growing businesses need for long-term success.

► Need to evaluate your next business idea? Challenge your assumptions and validate your idea in just 10 weeks with CO.STARTERS.

► Already launched your business but need access to mentoring, coaching and affordable office/co-working space? SMARTstart Pasco Incubators can provide what you need.

► Seeking information or training? SMARTstart's Pasco Enterprise Network can connect you with the right organization providing the information you need at no cost.

► Need funding to get your company to the next level, but can't access traditional financing? From your first dollar to your next million, Pasco EDC's SMARTstart Small Business Program has the solutions you need to start or grow a business and create job opportunities right here, in Pasco County.

10/08/2026

As heavy rain continues, reminds you two sandbag stations are available 24/7 to help protect property in low-lying areas from potential flooding:
📍 Public Works C-Barn – 30908 Warder Rd. | San Antonio
📍 Magnolia Valley Golf Course – 7223 Massachusetts Ave. | New Port Richey

All sandbag locations are self-serve and open to Pasco County residents. Sand and sandbags will be restocked daily, weather permitting. Please bring a shovel and be prepared to fill your own sandbags.

Watch how to use sandbags: bit.ly/PascoSandbags

We are truly honored to be included in the list, congratulations to our entire team and entrepreneur community for makin...
10/07/2026

We are truly honored to be included in the list, congratulations to our entire team and entrepreneur community for making this possible!

Spotlight Wednesday.

We are thrilled to share a big recognition for an IEDC member! SMARTstart Pasco, a program of Pasco Economic Development Council, was named No. 44 on TIME’s America’s Best Incubators & Accelerators 2026 list, placing it among 80 programs recognized nationwide.

SMARTstart supports entrepreneurs through mentorship, education, workspace, funding, and business resources, helping businesses start and grow in Pasco County, Florida.

Congratulations to the SMARTstart team on this well-earned recognition!

Learn more about SMARTstart: https://smartstartpasco.com/

Day 82 of 100.

Happy birthday to Holly Fortney, Pasco EDC Marketing Coordinator II!
10/07/2026

Happy birthday to Holly Fortney, Pasco EDC Marketing Coordinator II!

10/06/2026

Congratulations to this year's award winners! If you haven't watched the award videos yet, be sure to take a look to learn more about these companies stories and their growth in Pasco County and a video tribute for Michael J. Sierra on our YouTube at https://hubs.ly/Q04zlDjP0 Moffitt Cancer Center Bauducco Lanky Lassie's Shortbread

Congratulations to Mary Katherine Mason Alston with Lanky Lassie's Shortbread, the 2026 SMARTstart Entrepreneur of the Y...
10/05/2026

Congratulations to Mary Katherine Mason Alston with Lanky Lassie's Shortbread, the 2026 SMARTstart Entrepreneur of the Year! Read more about how her business has grown in this press release https://hubs.ly/Q04z9Dhs0 and watch the award video at https://hubs.ly/Q04z9Dsk0

What’s Standing Between Your Business and Its Next Level of Growth?Come and discover with E.A. Johnson how to unlock uns...
10/05/2026

What’s Standing Between Your Business and Its Next Level of Growth?

Come and discover with E.A. Johnson how to unlock unstoppable business growth by mastering Vision, Intention, Belief, and Ex*****on.

You can sign up for "Success is a Vibe," by using the link provided below:
https://hubs.ly/Q04x_Jl70

Happy belated Birthday to Bill Cronin, Pasco EDC President/CEO! We hope you had a great time celebrating over the weeken...
10/05/2026

Happy belated Birthday to Bill Cronin, Pasco EDC President/CEO! We hope you had a great time celebrating over the weekend🎊

A big thank you to our Video Production sponsor, TradeUp Marketing, and Venue Sponsor, Pasco-Hernando State College, for...
10/01/2026

A big thank you to our Video Production sponsor, TradeUp Marketing, and Venue Sponsor, Pasco-Hernando State College, for their support of this evening's event ! https://hubs.ly/Q04yNHFS0

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Lutz, FL
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