PASCO COUNTY – For more than 30 years, Pasco Economic Development Council has been recognizing companies for achieving outstanding growth. That tradition will continue with the upcoming 37th Annual Awards.
The event is regarded as one of Pasco County’s premier business events, attracting over 400 business and community leaders in Pasco County and the Tampa Bay region.
The awards committee has interviewed all finalists who have demonstrated innovation, economic growth and significant community impact from January 2024 to March 2025.
This year’s finalists include:
- Abreu Environmental LLC
- Amerikey Locksmith LLC
- Athenaeum Brews LLC
- Dre’s Island Food Services LLC
- Escape Brewing Company
- Florida Design Consultants Inc.
- General Cabinets
- Merrell Bros. Inc.
- Mettler Toledo Product Inspection Division
- Pasco News Media Group LLC
- Southlake Signs Tampa Inc.
- Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory
- Ultimate 3D Printing Store Services
- Xgenex Labs LLC
In addition to the business awards, the Pasco EDC Policy Council chooses an person who has made an exceptional impact in economic development and the Pasco community to honor with the Leadership Award.
This year, the policy council has chosen to honor Dewey Mitchell with Berkshire Hathaway Properties. Mitchell is an entrepreneur, real estate mogul, Olympian, servant community leader and family man.
“We are looking forward to honoring these Pasco County companies and Dewey Mitchell for their achievements at our upcoming event,” said Bill Cronin, Pasco EDC president/CEO. “Their contribution to the overall economic growth of the community deserves to be recognized.”
The Pasco EDC 37th Annual Awards will take place Sept. 4 at Saddlebrook Resort. The event includes dinner and a trade show, which was revived after a five-year pause.
AdventHealth is the presenting sponsor. Greater Tampa Realtors is the finalist reception sponsor.
