Our Goals

1. Alignment to Pasco County’s live, work and play philosophy by enhancing the quality of life for our residents and reducing commute times for our local labor force.
2. Expand and diversify the Pasco County economy and local tax base.
3. Create high paying jobs for Pasco County residents, by attracting new qualified target industries and assisting existing businesses expand their operations.
4. Expand the diversified and well-trained local workforce through job skills training and placement.
5. Initiate and maintain redevelopment and reinvestment programs in underserved or blight prone areas of the County.

Who We Serve

The residents and businesses located in or wishing to relocate to Pasco County.

What We Do

1. Negotiate and prepare economic incentive agreements.
2. Analyze the key economic impacts of each incentive including:
   • Cost/benefit or risk/reward
   • Payback period
   • Community goals
3. Prioritize job creation and employee training incentive programs
4. Offer businesses low interest capital investment loans as a catalyst for economic growth.
5. Offer Ad Valorem Tax Rebates to incentive business capital investments and significant job growth 
6. Support of the Pasco Economic Development Council’s (PEDC) business initiatives http://pascoedc.com/
   • Microloan
   • SMARTstart
   • Expansion Opportunities 
7. Support Pasco County local job skills training and employment programs
   • AmSkills
   • Career Source