October 18, 2023

SMARTstart Friends -

Today is "Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day!" Joining a Chamber of Commerce is a great way to network with like-minded business owners, get involved in your community, and build lifelong relationships. Did you know we have three incredible Chambers of Commerce to serve you here in Pasco County? Check out our partner page here to visit their websites to learn more.

Dan Mitchell, EDP

SMARTstart Program Director

Ashlee Underdown

SMARTstart Program Coordinator

Don Anderson

SMARTstart Program Coordinator II

Becky Martin

Special Program Assistant

FOUNDER SPOTLIGHT

 Ready to teach the world a lesson? Lexa Duno of edTonomy for Teachers sure is! Lexa is a current incubator member and graduate of CO.STARTERS, she shares the importance of collaboration and how it has helped her business grow.

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

Entrepreneur Education Series

Free Classes/Workshops

Classes and workshops are planned through March 2024! Check out the brochure to see what topics interest you, and sign up now.

Download Classes and Workshops Brochure

TODAY AT 1PM!

Targeting your Advertising - SizeUpPasco 

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Virtual

Every quarter SizeUp will cover a combination of the basics of SizeUp, how to present it to a wider audience, and specific use cases helping your community.

TONIGHT!

Business Banking for Entrepreneurs

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
East Pasco Entrepreneur Center, Dade City FL

Learn the banking essentials—accounts, financing, risk management—for entrepreneurial success.

Are you interested in becoming a speaker? Contact Dan for more information.

Upcoming Sessions 

• October 24th - December 19th - Wesley Chapel, Tuesdays 10:30AM - 1:30PM 
• Veteran Cohort:
  January 22nd - March 18th - Holiday, 5:30PM - 8:30PM
• April 12th - June 7th - Dade City, Fridays 1:00PM - 4:00PM

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

Looking to start or grow your business? The Pasco EDC Microloan Program may be able to help.

NEW WEBPAGE HIGHLIGHTING GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

The Santander Consumer USA Scholarship is currently open!

You may be eligible for a scholarship to participate in an upcoming SMARTstart program.

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

BUSINESS INCUBATOR LOCATIONS FEATURE:

CO-WORKING SPACE | CLASSROOM | CONFERENCE ROOMS | DIGITAL MEDIA STUDIO | BREAKROOM | WIFI | COFFEE | PARKING

PRIVATE OFFICE SPACE (CENTRAL) |  COMMERCIAL KITCHEN (EAST)

WEST PASCO

Holiday

CENTRAL PASCO

Wesley Chapel

EAST PASCO

Dade City

Entrepreneur Roundtables

• Exchange information, challenges, and insights
• Groups typically include 6 to 10 members from diverse industries

SMARTstart East Pasco Entrepreneur Center

Monthly on 2nd Tuesday

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

SMARTstart Tech Business 

Monthly on 3rd Wednesday

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Upcoming Partner Event: Florida SBDC at USF

• Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023
• Mingle with the purchasing powers at organizations such as MacDill AFB; the Veteran's Administration; Manatee, Pasco and Sarasota Counties; BankUnited, BayFirst, and others!

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