Business Development

Business Incentives Package

The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce has made business development a priority by offering new businesses, expanding businesses and existing businesses assistance through our "one stop shop" portal.

Our commitment to business development is expressed in our Mission Statement "to promote economic growth and quality of life in the Greater Dade City area."

To this point, we work towards solidifying the area's foundation of existing businesses by helping them grow and succeed.

Click here for a photo of the available property in Downtown Dade City.

Informative Incentive PDFs:

Florida Incentives
Pasco County Incentives
Dade City Incentives
Pasco County Microloan Application Package

Business Expansion and Location

The Pasco Economic Development Council facilitates the creation and retention of quality jobs and capital investment. As a provider of client-based economic development services, PEDC focuses on Pasco County's targeted industries and communicate with expansion and location prospects. Pasco Economic Development Council can be reached at www.pascoedc.com.

Business Development Partners

Pasco Enterprise Network- Thinking of starting a business in the Greater Dade City area? - The PEN provides direct support, through member agencies, to potential new business. This assistance includes demographics, labor reports, tax credit opportunities, business plan assistance, training and workforce support and area educational institutions. Partner agencies such as the Small Business Development Center, the Pasco Hernando Workforce Board, Career Central and the Service Corps of Retired Executives can offer assistance, information and planning for all aspects of your proposed business.

The Pasco Enterprise Network is available at www.pascoenterprise.net. Please provide us with some brief information at the site, in order to best assist you in your plans.

Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce - our Vision is "To be the best resource to support our members and attract new business" in the Greater Dade City area. Our "Flip Book" directory within this site, gives a broad overview of our community, but more imprortanly, direct links to our existing, and our future, business partners. Service and products for business startups or expansions from A to Z are featured in this section, along with direct links to some of the most vital business partners in our community.

City of Dade City - "Proud History, Promising Future" is the motto of this progressive, yet well grounded community. The City website offers municipal assistance and direction in securing permitting and guidance on local ordinances. Our community is welcoming to new business, and flexible in our approach. Please visit www.dadecityfl.com for more information.

Dade City Mainstreet - As a leading member of the Florida "Mainstreet" community, Dade City offers Community Redevelopment Area facade improvement grants for businesses looking to upgrade the physical appearance of their property and the continuity of our downtown product. Grant information and other Dade City Mainstreet initiatives are available at visitdadecity.com

Mission - "A commitment to revitalize and preserve the flavor of small town life and the unique heritage of Dade City, Florida"

Business Marketing Opportunities

The Chamber offers its members a multitude of opportunities to market your company's products and services. Target markets include other Chamber members, people relocating to the area, "snowbirds", and the business community at large.

Sponsorship of various Greater Dade City events are a great way to maximize brand exposure, reach a multitude of potential clients, and leverage your marketing dollars with other businesses. Please our "Kumquat Festival™" page and contact jmoors@dadecitychamber.org for your unique opportunity.

Chamber Website and Newsletter direct advertising is updated regularly, and can be used for your monthly offerings, or for longer term brand awareness.

Please visit our "newsletter page" and contact mfloyd@dadecitychamber.org for your inclusion.

The Official Chamber Directory is updated annually, and has become the trusted business resource in the Greater Dade City area. To request space and rates please visit www.heronpublishing.com