SMARTstart Pasco

From your first dollar to your next million, Pasco EDC's SMARTstart Small Business Programs is here to help!

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Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our Education Series at the West Pasco Entrepreneur Center (co-located at @AmSkillsFL) !

"Mindset Reset for Entrepreneurs" was led by Darryl Chicoine of DC Digital Group and discussed why working harder isn't making you more money.

Check out all of our upcoming 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙨 on our calendar at https://t.co/LLQrdOUzwm #PascoProud #SMARTstartPasco

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Florida Hurricane Season began earlier this week on June 1, 2026. It is important to 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚 and 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩 your business in case a disaster strikes! Take a look at our Disaster Planning webpage for a library of resources that can help you plan ahead. https://t.co/2HDiNy5BhX #PascoBizConnect #PascoProud #HurricaneSeason

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Mindset Reset for Entrepreneurs with Darryl Chicoine, DC Digital Group

Discover why working harder isn't making you more money.

Sign up here: https://t.co/B0L3o3iVkm

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Happy Birthday @PascoCountyPIO!

Did you know Pasco County was officially established on June 2, 1887? #PascoProud #HappyBirthday

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The Importance of Business Credit with Johannys Irizarry, @SuncoastCU
Learn about business credit bureaus, what they measure, and best practices to build and strengthen your business credit profile.
To attend, you can register here: https://t.co/eP1HeFLyyu

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Last week we hosted our monthly Tech Roundtable with a field trip to B&B Theatres Wesley Chapel! Special thanks to B&B Theatres for the tour!

If you are interested in collaborating with our industry entrepreneurs, check out our monthly roundtables which take place across Pasco County every month. https://t.co/TRh8r5eg7L #PascoProud #SMARTstartPasco

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Congratulations to our recent CO.STARTERS graduates! These entrepreneurs recently attended our 9-week CO.STARTERS class at the West Pasco Entrepreneur Center to learn more about the tools needed to start or grow a business.

Congrats to the graduated companies:
💡Guided Futures Network
💡Just Smash
💡Panama Fresh, Inc.
💡The Golden Seed
💡The Amber Iman, Personal Brand Consultant
Learn more about the CO.STARTERS program at https://t.co/mLRH4snOVA #PascoProud #SMARTstartPasco

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Kick off your summer with FREE classes for your business! Our June class lineup is here and you won't want to miss out on these classes covering business credit, artificial intelligence, your business mindset, and designing clear customer experience systems.

Register today at https://t.co/sQhnZEXCcb #SMARTstartPasco #PascoProud

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Mindset Reset for Entrepreneurs with Darryl Chicoine, DC Digital Group
Come discover why working harder isn't making you more money.
To attend, you can sign up here: https://t.co/nYJmqbNTZ9

#PascoProud #SMARTstartPasco

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In observance of Memorial Day, our offices will be closed today. Today, we honor those who serve and those who have made sacrifices for our country. #MemorialDay

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Pasco EDC Economic Development Manager, Ryan Gessman, joined a panel of local economic development professionals from @TampaEDC and @PinellasBiz at the poweredUP Tampa Bay Tech Festival earlier this week! The event gathered hundreds of technology leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and students for a full day of learning, insight, and connection. #PascoProud #PascoBizConnect @FloridaHighTech

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Our team is exhibiting at #SOFWeek2026 this week with some of our local partners including @PascoSheriff and @SaintLeoUniv. Come visit us at Booth 4403 at the JW Marriott. #PascoProud #workforceCONNECT #WorkforceWednesday

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FREE CLASS - Tomorrow!!

Awareness & Leadership with Tania Marrero Gonzalez from Vlania's Tres Leches and Pastelería.

Understand today’s small business landscape and how intentional leadership shapes a strong customer experience from the inside out.

See her website here: https://t.co/rQvxzabotu

If interested, you can sign up for her class here: https://t.co/BiuXBkpC1O

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The defense industry is growing in Pasco County, Florida and our team will be at #SOFWeek2026 this week to showcase how our programs can help your company start, move, and grow. Read more https://t.co/fqU16Ul7dz #PascoProud

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Congratulations to Pasco EDC President/CEO, Bill Cronin, for being recognized as the 2026 Eunice Sullivan Economic Development Professional of the Year! Bill was recognized for 30 years of experience in economic development and serving with multiple non-profit and community organizations.

The award was first given in 1985 and was renamed in 1991 to honor Eunice Sullivan for her outstanding dedication and commitment to the economic development profession and the @FloridaEDC #PascoProud #FEDC2026

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FREE CLASS - Tomorrow!

Get Found & Trusted: Google Reviews with Joseph Cannizzo, Business Coach

Learn to leverage Google and customer reviews to boost visibility, build trust, and attract more clients.

See his website here: https://t.co/TRlorwbn1g

If interested, you can sign up for his class here: https://t.co/79tBIhGsgz

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FREE CLASS - Tomorrow

How to sell consistently with Joe Abreu from Glovisor.

Inconsistent sales come from inconsistent systems—learn to build a repeatable process, automate follow-ups, and drive consistent results.

See his class here: https://t.co/4Umc7nAvfa

If interested, you can sign up for his class here: https://t.co/vKEoejCDAS

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Our team will be exhibiting at #SOFWeek2026 to share more about Pasco EDC programs to help your business START, MOVE, and GROW and the defense industry in Pasco County, Florida. We hope to see you there! https://t.co/PuzgphDsFO #PascoProud

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Awareness & Leadership with Tania Marrero Gonzalez from Vlania's Tres Leches and Pastelería.

Understand today’s small business landscape and how intentional leadership shapes a strong customer experience from the inside out.

If you're interested in her class, you can sign up here: https://t.co/gqKoHcHbBD

#PascoProud #SMARTstartPasco

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Get Found & Trusted: Google Reviews with Joseph Cannizzo, Business Coach

Learn to leverage Google and customer reviews to boost visibility, build trust, and attract more clients.

You can see his website here: https://t.co/6FYevQGsYa

If you're interested in his class, you can sign up here: https://t.co/vFXV4zgnuK

#PascoProud #SMARTstartPasco