Marketing staff expanded
Holly McDowall has joined the Pasco Economic Development Council Inc., as the economic development organization’s new marketing coordinator.
Her position was created to support the marketing needs of Pasco EDC programs.
By adding this role, Pasco EDC will be able to create more content, utilize data driven research and analysis, and follow up on more leads to support all of the existing programs, according to a news release from Pasco EDC.
“During Holly’s interview, it was obvious she wanted a career that had a positive effect on the community. That, along with her education and experience working with nonprofits, showed us that she would be a great fit as our new marketing coordinator,” Bill Cronin, president/CEO, Pasco EDC, said in the release.
McDowall is a graduate of Mitchell High School and a recent graduate of Florida State University, with a double major in Media and Communication Studies, and Psychology.
She will be working with Lauren Micili, the director of marketing and communications, who has been with Pasco EDC for four years.
IT company relocates
Complete I.T. Computer Repair and Network Solutions has moved to a new location at 2664 Cypress Ridge Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.
The company was running out of space at its former location, so it needed to find larger quarters, according to a company news release.
In announcing the shift, the company thanked its customers for helping it to be successful, and it previewed some news it plans to announce later.
“We have expanded our workforce so that we could handle additional customers. Quietly, we even started a new division that we will share with everyone in the future when the time is right,” the release says.
Return to travel gaining momentum
The return to travel continues gaining momentum, both nationally and internationally, according to a news release from AAA.
“Interest and enthusiasm for travel has gone through the roof,” said Debbie Haas, vice president of travel for AAA – The Auto Club Group, said in a release. Haas noted the company’s travel advisers “have been inundated with calls from people who want to take a trip this year.”
The news release also cites a Transportation Security Administration report, which revealed the Friday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend were the busiest days for U.S. air travel since March 2020.
AAA also noted that more European countries are reopening for travel and cruising.
The company recommends using a travel expert to help when making plans. Early booking is also a good idea to get good deals, according to the release.
Brown Bag Lunch & Learn
The Pasco EDC Brown Bag Lunch & Learn is an open invitation to anyone interested in hearing more about the Pasco EDC, and the programs and services it offers. Bring a lunch, and learn the various ways that Pasco EDC is involved in the promotion and development of economic activity in Pasco County. To find out more, go to PascoEDC.com.
New Bealls concept coming to the Grove
Bealls is preparing to open a combination outlet and home décor concept at the Grove at Wesley Chapel.
Bealls Outlet/Home Centric will occupy about 35,000 square feet in the former Toys”R”Us location.
The store, expected to open later this year, will feature a home section containing furniture, artwork, and holiday supplies.
It is one of many changes being brought to the Grove, which is off State Road 54, near Interstate 75, in Wesley Chapel.
Developer and landlord Mark Gold, of Mishorim Gold Properties, purchased the property for around $64 million in September 2019.
Gold is spending an additional $110 million in improvements.
