1. PDE26-0598 One Stop Shop Commercial Incubator Kitchen Proposal

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-05-19 · agenda_item

Pasco County is reviewing a proposal to establish a One Stop Shop Commercial Incubator Kitchen. This initiative, supported by the Pasco County Extension Office, aims to foster entrepreneurship and economic development. The plan includes providing commercial kitchen access, business coaching, market analysis, marketing support, regulatory guidance, and training workshops. The project is currently under review by the Board of County Commissioners and seeks year-over-year funding. This project will involve setting up and operating a commercial kitchen, requiring services for equipment, supplies, maintenance, and IT support. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers in areas such as kitchen equipment, food service supplies, maintenance, and business support services may find opportunities. Engaging early, before final plans and budgets are set, could provide an advantage.

Programmatic Support Assistant FTE

1.0 FTE

Programmatic Support Assistant Salary, Fringe, IT (2026/27)

63000 $

Programmatic Support Assistant Salary, Fringe, IT (2027/28)

60000 $

Programmatic Support Assistant Salary, Fringe, IT (Two Year Total)

123000 $

Kitchen Operations (2026/27)

1000 $

Kitchen Operations (2027/28)

1000 $

Kitchen Operations (Two Year Total)

2000 $

Marketing & Promotion (2026/27)

2000 $

Marketing & Promotion (2027/28)

2000 $

Marketing & Promotion (Two Year Total)

4000 $

Equipment, Supplies & Maintenance (2026/27)

2000 $

Equipment, Supplies & Maintenance (2027/28)

5000 $

Equipment, Supplies & Maintenance (Two Year Total)

7000 $

Training & IT Support (2026/27)

3000 $

Training & IT Support (2027/28)

3000 $

Training & IT Support (Two Year Total)

5000 $

Total Annual Budget (2026/27)

71000 $

Total Annual Budget (2027/28)

71000 $

Total Two Year Budget

142000 $

Businesses served annually

12 businesses

Businesses that launch or expand

60 %

Average gross revenue per supported business

50000 $

Average jobs created per business

1.5 jobs

Average annual wage

35000 $

Local economic multiplier

1.4