Pasco County Commission on the Status of Women

10/15/2026

What a great turn out at the Women Mean Business Event this week at Starkey Market, hosted by Commissioner Kathryn Starkey. Check out all of these amazing women owned business who had display tables, raffled off amazing prizes, and networked the night away with over 75 attendees!

Lela’s Focaccia and Bake
Pampering Plumber
Fish Window Cleaning
Lifewave
You First Health & Wellness
SMARTstart Program, Pasco EDC
Nettle and Moon
Aroma & Color
Mynt Aesthetics
Bella Excellence
Bag Lady
My Secret Med Spa
Rosie Paulsen
AARP Tampa Bay
Kelly’s Home Team
Haus of Gigi
Flex’d Wellness
Marjorie’s Hope

10/12/2026

✨ TOMORROW! ✨

Women Mean Business is happening tomorrow! 💜

Join us for an evening of connection, collaboration and celebration as we bring together 20+ women-owned businesses and the women who make our community stronger.

📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 Starkey Market | 3460 Starkey Blvd., Trinity

- Meet local women entrepreneurs
- Discover resources and new opportunities
- Support women-owned businesses
- Enjoy refreshments & light bites

FREE event! Come connect, network and celebrate the women who MEAN BUSINESS in Pasco County. ✨

Presented by the Pasco County Commission on the Status of Women and sponsored by Commissioner Kathryn Starkey.

10/09/2026

✨ Women Mean Business ✨

Looking for the perfect formal look while supporting a great cause? Marjorie's Hope will be at Women Mean Business Networking Night selling gently used and new formal wear, with proceeds helping support their youth programs. 💜

From dresses to formalwear, you may just find your next event-ready look while helping Marjorie’s Hope continue making a difference for local youth!

📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 Starkey Market
3460 Starkey Boulevard, Trinity, FL 34655

There are 20+ women-owned businesses you can meet, support and learn from at the event! Come make connections, discover local resources and celebrate the women making things happen in our community.

🎟️ FREE event, enjoy refreshments & light bites!

10/08/2026

✨ Women Mean Business! ✨

Meet five of the incredible women-owned businesses you’ll have a chance to connect with at our upcoming Women Mean Business Networking Night!

🌟 Rosie Paulsen — Rosie Paulsen
🌟 AARP Tampa Bay — AARP Tampa Bay
🌟 Kelly’s Home Team — Kelly's Home Team
🌟 Haus of Gigi — HausofGigi
🌟 Flex’d Wellness — www.flexdwellness.com/trinity

These are just 5 of the 20+ women-owned businesses you can meet, support and learn from at the event! Come make connections, discover local resources and celebrate the women making things happen in our community.

📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 Starkey Market, 3460 Starkey Blvd., Trinity

🎟️ FREE event, enjoy refreshments & light bites!

10/07/2026

Congratulations SMARTstart Pasco on this huge honor! Did you know SMARTstart has many resources to help women entrepreneurs start and grow their business right here in Pasco County? Check them out!

Spotlight Wednesday.

We are thrilled to share a big recognition for an IEDC member! SMARTstart Pasco, a program of Pasco Economic Development Council, was named No. 44 on TIME’s America’s Best Incubators & Accelerators 2026 list, placing it among 80 programs recognized nationwide.

SMARTstart supports entrepreneurs through mentorship, education, workspace, funding, and business resources, helping businesses start and grow in Pasco County, Florida.

Congratulations to the SMARTstart team on this well-earned recognition!

Learn more about SMARTstart: https://smartstartpasco.com/

Day 82 of 100.

10/07/2026

✨ Women Mean Business! ✨
Meet five of the incredible women-owned businesses you’ll have a chance to connect with at our upcoming Women Mean Business Networking Night!

🌟 Aroma & Color — https://aromaandcolor.shop/?srsltid=AU7gw4UjiDLjqWAWXszdPUoWxQINynbnSXrA2jzNS1hgPzw5LFaSFLVm
🌟 Mynt Aesthetics — https://www.myntaesthetics.com/about
🌟 Bella Excellence — www.bellatampa.com
🌟 Bag Lady — www.bagladyhq.com
🌟 My Secret Med Spa — https://mysecretmedspafl.com/

These are just 5 of the 20+ women-owned businesses you can meet, support and learn from at the event! Come make connections, discover local resources and celebrate the women making things happen in our community.

📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 Starkey Market, 3460 Starkey Blvd., Trinity

🎟️ FREE event, enjoy refreshments & light bites!

10/06/2026

✨ Women Mean Business! ✨

Meet five of the incredible women-owned businesses you’ll have a chance to connect with at our upcoming Women Mean Business Networking Night!

🌟 Viktoria Richards Chocolates — Viktoria Richards Chocolates
🌟 You First Health & Wellness — https://youfirsthealth.net/
🌟 SMARTstart Program — SMARTstart Pasco
🌟 Nettle and Moon — https://www.nettleandmoon.com/
🌟 The Magazine for Florida’s Nature Coast — https://naturecoaster.com/

These are just 5 of the 20+ women-owned businesses you can meet, support and learn from at the event! Come make connections, discover local resources and celebrate the women making things happen in our community.

📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 Starkey Market, 3460 Starkey Blvd., Trinity

🎟️ FREE event, enjoy refreshments & light bites!

10/05/2026

✨ Women Mean Business! ✨

Meet five of the incredible women-owned businesses you’ll have a chance to connect with at our upcoming Women Mean Business Networking Night!

🌟 Lela’s Focaccia and Bake — hotplate.com/lelasfocacciaandbakes
🌟 GO (Girls Only) Flag Football — https://www.go-flagfootball.com/home
🌟 The Pampering Plumber — The Pampering Plumber
🌟 Fish Window Cleaning — Fish Window Cleaning Wesley Chapel, FL
🌟 Lifewave — YoungerBetterYou.com

These are just 5 of the 20+ women-owned businesses you can meet, support and learn from at the event! Come make connections, discover local resources and celebrate the women making things happen in our community.

📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 Starkey Market, 3460 Starkey Blvd., Trinity

🎟️ FREE event, enjoy refreshments & light bites!

09/22/2026

🌹 Where’s Rosie?

Commission Members in the Wild! 💛

Look who’s out in the community today! 👀

I’m excited to be participating in the Pasco-Hernando State College Foundation Community Resource Fair at the Porter Campus alongside fellow Commission Member Arlene York.

Today is all about education, resources, connections, and service as community organizations come together to support PHSC students and connect them with resources available right here in our community.

It’s always a great day when Commission Members get out in the wild and put service into action! 💪✨

Members Rosie Paulsen & Arlene York
Pasco Commission on the Status of Women

Stay Pure, Positive & Inspired! 🌹

09/22/2026

🌹 Where’s Rosie?

Members of the Pasco Commission on the Status of Women in the Wild! 💛

Look who’s out in the community today! 👀

I’m excited to be participating in the Pasco-Hernando State College Community Resource Fair at the Porter Campus alongside fellow Commission Member Arlene York.

Today is all about education, resources, connections, and service as community organizations come together to support PHSC students at the Porter Campus and connect them with resources available right here in our community.

It’s always a great day when Commission members get out in the wild and put service into action! 💪✨

Members Rosie Paulsen & Arlene York
Pasco Commission on the Status of Women

Stay Pure, Positive & Inspired! 🌹