The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is pleased to welcome new SMARTstart Program Coordinator, Jennifer Ziegler. She will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of SMARTstart programs and related activities at the SMARTstart West Pasco Entrepreneur Center.  Ziegler was selected after an extensive search for this unique role.

Pasco EDC Welcomes New SMARTstart Program Coordinator

Jennifer Ziegler will be working closely with entrepreneurs at the West Pasco Entrepreneur Center

“I am thrilled to be part of such a dynamic team. With my experience and the SMARTstart programs available, I hope to bring plenty of energy and buzz into the area and see our entrepreneurs succeed,” said Ziegler, SMARTstart Program Coordinator, Pasco EDC.

Ziegler brings with her a positive track record in economic development. Her prior experience as a Business Development and Retention Manager for the county of Spotsylvania in Virginia, and as Business & Career Coordinator for the Germanna Community College in Fredericksburg, Virginia will suit her well in her new position.  She holds a a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Business Administration from Flagler College, St. Augustine, Florida.

“I’m very excited about Jennifer Ziegler joining our team. Jennifer is very knowledgeable with entrepreneur programs, and working with small businesses. She has experience working in similar organizations and understands how our programs help new and existing businesses,” said Bill Cronin, Pasco EDC President/CEO. “   

For more information on all of the programs the Pasco EDC offers, visit pascoedc.com.