January 17, 2024

SMARTstart Friends!

Wow!  I cannot believe that we're already 17 days into this new year. I hope you all have been doing very well. Many of you likely received a call from me this past week reminding you to sign up for GROW Pasco on March 14th. THIS IS A CAN'T MISS EVENT!  We have so many amazing speakers lined up, great food, and a beautiful state-of-the-art venue. If you haven't already registered, please do so as soon as possible.  

Dan Mitchell, EDP

SMARTstart Program Director

Ashlee Underdown

SMARTstart Program Coordinator

Don Anderson

SMARTstart Program Coordinator II

Becky Martin

Special Program Assistant

FOUNDER SPOTLIGHT

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

GROW Pasco 2024 registration is NOW OPEN!

SPONSORSHIPS

TITLE: SOLD OUT BREAKOUT SESSION: SOLD OUT

EXHIBITOR ($500): ONLY 3 LEFT! Grab one now and get exhibitor display space at the event, two event tickets, and your logo featured on marketing materials (email invitations, social media, event program, etc.)

SWAG BAG ($250): 7 left! Company provided item in 150-200 +/- swag bags, two tickets to the event, and company logo featured on the event webpage.

Entrepreneur Education Series

Free Classes/Workshops

STARTING AT 6PM TONIGHT!!

The Gig Economy

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

East Pasco Entrepreneur Center, Dade City

Learn from caterer and private Chef, how she built her businesses client by client using internet tools available to all types of service providers.

Powerful Presentation Skills 

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

East Pasco Entrepreneur Center, Dade City

Engage and interact with your audience. Learn how to craft your message in a way that attracts attention, garners interest, develops desire, and inspires action.

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

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

Upcoming Sessions 

• Veteran Cohort:
  January 22nd - March 18th - Holiday, 5:30PM - 8:30PM
• April 12th - June 7th - Dade City, Fridays 1:00PM - 4:00PM
• July 3 - August 28 - Wesley Chapel, Wednesdays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Non-Profit only CO.STARTERS for CAUSES
  Spring 2024 TBD

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.

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

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