- Rodney Corriveau, planning and economic development director for the City of Zephyrhills, speaks at the 10th annual Zephyrhills Economic Summit on Oct. 14 at city hall. Photo courtesy of East Pasco Chamber of Commerce
- From right: Ryan Gessman (Pasco Economic Development Council) moderates a discussion with panelists Aubrey Brown (CSX Transportation), Stacy Bertrand (Duke Energy Florida) and Tania Gorman (Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization) during the Zephyrhills Economic Summit. Photo courtesy of East Pasco Chamber of Commerce
Zephyrhills Economic Summit spotlights industry, infrastructure
ZEPHYRHILLS – The East Pasco Chamber of Commerce brought together business leaders, community partners and residents for the 10th annual Zephyrhills Economic Summit on Oct. 14 at city hall.
Industry experts, workforce leaders and government representatives explored the opportunities shaping Zephyrhills’ economic future.
City Manager Billy Poe served as the summit’s moderator. The program featured remarks from Randy Stovall, chairman of the Zephyrhills Economic Development Coalition; Shane Bedward, president and CEO of AdventHealth Zephyrhills; and Rodney Corriveau, planning and economic development director for the City of Zephyrhills.
Three panels led by the Pasco Economic Development Council examined business growth, workforce development and the infrastructure needed to support continued investment:
Making It in Pasco County
Tom Ryan, vice president of business development for Pasco EDC, led a discussion featuring:
- David Brown, vice president for market development, Tibbetts Lumber Co.
- Simo Koncalovic, founder, Remedial Systems Integrated LLC
- Julia Rocha, human resource business partner, Primo Brands
Building the Talent Pipeline
Turner Arbour, senior economic development manager for Pasco EDC, led a discussion featuring:
- Carlos Acevedo, business services consultant, CareerSource Pasco Hernando
- Rob Aguis, director of career, technical and adult education, Pasco County School District
- Beth Galic, president, Bay Area Manufacturers Association
- Natasha Sherwood, CEO, AMSkills
Roads, Rails, Land & Logistics
Ryan Gessman, economic development manager for Pasco EDC, led a discussion featuring:
- Stacy Bertrand, senior economic development manager, Duke Energy Florida
- Aubrey Brown, senior manager of business development, CSX Transportation
- Tania Gorman, executive director, Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization
The chamber thanked partners and sponsors of the program: AdventHealth Zephyrhills, City of Zephyrhills, Premier Community HealthCare, Chick-fil-A Zephyrhills, Florida Blue and Pasco EDC.
On the web: eastpascochamber.org.
