SUNCOAST NEWS STAFF REPORT During a Business Development Week Banquet held Thursday night, Pasco Camera was chosen Business of the Year among companies with
25 or fewer employees. Jim and Annette Smetzer started the camera and photo supply business on Main Street in 1995. The school started in 1977 with four employees and grew to the current staff roster of 70. The academic foundation for students includes citizenship training. The is involved with the West Pasco Chamber, New Port Richey Rotary and Morton Plant North Bay Hospital. The school participates in the Chasco Fiesta Street Parade, Boat Parade and the Arbor Day program at Sims Park. Genesis students also regularly raise money for the through “Jump Rope for Heart” and yearly collect truckloads of food and toys for the children of Abba Farms, The Salvation Army, and others.
SUNCOAST NEWS STAFF REPORT