NOW HIRING: Launch with SMARTstart

November 8, 2023

SMARTstart friends,

We have some exciting news... We are HIRING for our Dade City location. Please check out the job posting on our website here, and feel free to share with anyone you know who may be looking for a part-time position and that is passionate about Pasco's people and assisting them in starting and growing their businesses. Also, next week is our SMARTstart Food Vendor Fair. Come on out and try some local treats. 🍿🍗🍛🌮

This weekend is Veteran's Day. So don't forget to thank someone who has served, because without those willing to give all, we wouldn't have the freedoms we do to pursue our dreams. And if you know a veteran who is thinking of launching a new business, let them know we have programs and scholarships available to assist.

Dan Mitchell, EDP

SMARTstart Program Director

Ashlee Underdown

SMARTstart Program Coordinator

Don Anderson

SMARTstart Program Coordinator II

Becky Martin

Special Program Assistant

Contact Us Today

Are you a Veteran or do you know one that wants to start their own business?

Veteran CO.STARTERS Cohort:
January 22nd - March 18th - Holiday, 5:30PM - 8:30PM

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE.

SPONSORED BY

Veteran-owned businesses are also eligible to receive the Santander Business Growth Scholarship!

Apply Now

VETERAN FOUNDER SPOTLIGHT

Thank you to Mary Katherine Mason for her service. Mason was featured in the most recent edition of the Guide to Greater Tampa Bay...

"Thankfully, the grit, tenacity and perseverance Mary Katherine Mason needed were traits she developed during her time in the United States Marine Corps. She served from 2002–2008 and was injured during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Launching a new business during a global pandemic is certainly not for the faint of heart, but Mason knew from her military experience that failure was not an option –– not for her."

VETERAN'S DAY DEAL: Veterans, come in the shoppe in on Veteran's Day and receive a FREE #SmidgenLassie and 20% Off your entire order!

Mason called in virtually to speak at a CO.STARTERS cohort yesterday and

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Are you interested in being featured? Contact Holly for more information.

Entrepreneur Education Series

Free Classes/Workshops

Health Before Wealth- Three sessions around the county!

TONIGHT! West Pasco Entrepreneur Center, Holiday FL

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

SMARTstart at the Grove, Wesley Chapel FL

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

East Pasco Entrepreneur Center, Dade City FL

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come learn how important providing health benefits, wellness and employee assistance is to the culture of any business. Learn tips and tricks for how entrepreneurs and start ups don't need to wait until their big, to begin caring for their team.