Updated March 12, 2024
Global ETS is Rapidly Expanding in Pasco County
The company has created over 100 new jobs and has purchased two new buildings and
leased an additional one in the West Pasco Industrial Park over the past two years.
Media Release | March 12, 2024
Pasco Economic Development Council
Media Relations
PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (March 12, 2024): The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is
thrilled to share that Global ETS (GETS) has been experiencing rapid growth over the last couple of years. The company has expanded into three new buildings (one lease, two purchases) in the West Pasco Industrial Park over the past 18 months to support the growth of its global microchip testing operation. GETS has invested over 5 million dollars in new facilities, including new automation equipment, and hired over 100 new employees. GETS is headquartered in Odessa, Florida with five additional locations around the world.
“GETS CEO Dan Tang has always had an eye for when to scale and what approaches to take as it relates to
building his business,” said Bill Cronin, President/CEO, Pasco EDC. “In addition to the rapid growth the
company is experiencing in Pasco County, GETS has opened locations in Ontario, California, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, and Taiwan since 2022. This is a company that isn’t going to slow down any time soon, and we’re excited to show our support any way we can.”
Founded in 2012, GETS is a provider of the most comprehensive, next-generation of independent electrical component authentication and testing services available in the industry today. Since 2020 GETS has added over 450 new customers globally, nine new services bringing the total to 27, and they have increased their Aerospace and Defense market from 10 to 60 percent. In addition to their testing services, GETS has developed an AI Counterfeit Vision System (patent pending) to continue to improve their efficiency and serve more customers at a faster pace.
“Pasco EDC has been instrumental to the success of Global ETS, offering invaluable guidance and
customized incentives that have reinforced our decision to establish our headquarters in Pasco County,” said Dan Tang, CEO, Global ETS. “As a business owner, feeling supported by the community is crucial, and thanks to Pasco EDC, we’re not just a business here; we’re part of a thriving community committed to mutual growth.”
Today, the Pasco Board of County Commissioners approved a Job Creation Incentive Agreement for 32 new, full-time jobs with an average annual salary of over $95,000. “We’re elated to see the rapid success of Global ETS in Pasco County and couldn’t be happier the company is growing so fast,” said Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey. “The expansion is a major win for
Pasco, bringing high-paying jobs and additional capital investment to our community.”
SMARTstart to Host Fourth Annual GROW Pasco Event
for Entrepreneurs
The day-long event will feature 15 breakout sessions led by over 25 business leaders and a keynote presentation by Tampa Bay Wave COO, Colonel Jay Powers.
News Release | January 22, 2024
Lauren Miceli, Director of Marketing/Communications, Pasco EDC
PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA (January 22, 2024) — SMARTstart is hosting GROW Pasco to help educate business owners throughout Pasco County and provide an environment to network with like-minded
entrepreneurs. The event will take place on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the brand-new Saint Leo
University Wellness Center in San Antonio, Florida. The event will feature 15 breakout sessions led by over 25 business professionals. The speakers will be covering a wide variety of session topics on areas such as
marketing and social media, artificial intelligence, and valuable local resources for businesses. TECO
Energy is the Title Sponsor of the event, click here to view all event sponsors.
The Pasco EDC entrepreneurship program, SMARTstart, is Penny for Pasco supported and features an
innovative suite of programs that provides the tools growing businesses need for long-term success in
areas like funding, education, guidance, collaboration, and workspace. SMARTstart has helped create over
500 jobs and currently has 54 incubator members. The members’ businesses vary from multiple types of
food businesses cooking in the commercial kitchen in Dade City to 3-D printing and technology companies at The Grove in Wesley Chapel. All members have access to the three Entrepreneur Centers across Pasco County to provide opportunities to best suit their needs. The event is hosted in partnership with the Pasco Enterprise Network (PEN), a group of resource partners involved in the SMARTstart program who provide valuable guidance to entrepreneurs as they navigate the business landscape; there will also be a panel discussion at the event to highlight these PEN Partners.
“GROW Pasco provides engaging opportunities for entrepreneurs who are looking to start or grow a
business in Pasco County. The session topics are hand-picked from input previous attendees have shared
to cover the wants and needs of local businesses,” shared Bill Cronin, Pasco EDC President/CEO. “We are
especially excited to host this year’s event at the recently opened Saint Leo University Wellness Center.
This state-of-the-art facility is beautiful, and the event is a perfect opportunity for the community to see the facility and learn more about their entrepreneurial journey.”
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