SmartStart Pasco |  Pasco Economic Development Council | 16506 Pointe Village Drive, Suite 107 | Lutz, FL 33558

Knowing Yourself
Are You Ready?

“The roads are paved with flat squirrels that could not make a decision.”

Being a business owner takes certain abilities. Understanding your personal strengths and weaknesses (yes, we all have them) is imperative to being successful in business. Learning how to identify those talents and qualities we possess, and those we need a little help with, will pay off in the long run.

The resources and support you can receive from our resource partners that will help you become the best business owner possible.

The SMARTstart CO.STARTERS  program, made available in the Tampa Bay area by the Pasco Economic Development Council, includes an easy self-assessment during the first week of the nine-week program .  This assessment helps the business owner understand what is needed to run an organization and where they fit in. 

No one said being a business owner would be easy, but we’re here to help guide you along the path. As you grow your business, we have the tools and resources you need to succeed. 

Pasco EDC has partnered with SCORE and the Chambers of Commerce throughout Pasco County to bring CO.STARTERS to locations throughout the county. 


Connect with the resource partners that offer CO.STARTERS or can help you determine if you are ready:

Pasco Economic Development CouncilCentral Pasco Chamber of CommerceGreater Dade City Chamber of CommerceGreater Wesley Chapel Chamber of CommercePasco-Hernando SCORE

Upcoming Events...

May 13, 2025
East Pasco Entrepreneur Roundtable
Facilitator:  SCORE MentorDate: Tuesday, May 13, 2025Time:  3:00 pm-4:00 pmLocation:  SMARTstart East Pasco Entrepreneur CenterEntrepreneur Roundtables bring...
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May 14, 2025
Education Series -  5 Tips to Successful Media Coverage: It’s Not As Hard As You Think
Date & Time:  Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm)Location:   SMARTstart at the GroveRegistration: FREESpeaker: ...
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May 15, 2025
SMARTstart @ the Grove Entrepreneur Roundtable
Facilitator:  SCORE MentorDate: Thursday, May 15, 2025Time:  12:30 pm-1:30 pmLocation:  SMARTstart Grove Entrepreneur CenterEntrepreneur Roundtables bring small...
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