SMALL BUSINESS RESILIENCE AND RETENTION PACKAGE HELPING SMALL BUSINESS IN A BIG WAY In response to the drastic change in the business environment stemming from the pandemic, the City of St. Petersburg has developed a new non-profit and small business incentive package in support of […]
SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund opens May 3 The Small Business Administration (SBA) Office will soon begin disbursing targeted aid to one of the hardest-hit sectors of the U.S. economy. The $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), authorized by the March stimulus bill, will soon start […]
Status 4/23/21: SBA has completed rigorous testing and the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal will reopen on April 24. SBA will provide updated documents and guidance. Interested applicants should register for an account in advance: https://svograntportal.sba.gov × Dismiss alert SBA Program Portal The SBA’s […]
Upcoming Workshops SBA Disaster Recovery Q&A Sessions: 5/25 – 5/27 SBA Disaster Recovery Q&A Sessions 05/25 & 05/272:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Was your small business affected by Covid-19? Join the SBA during their virtual hours and have your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) […]
More than 10,000 individuals, families and businesses impacted by COVID-19 have received direct financial assistance through Pinellas CARES programs, and many may qualify for more help even if they’ve applied before. Up to $5,000 per household for overdue rent, mortgage and utility bills Up to […]
Coming out of Exec Order 2020-24, the City of St. Pete has created a handout guide to let businesses know about their latest responsibilities related to COVID-19. The guide includes: Develop COVID-19 mitigation and contingency plans Require employees to wear masks Full Executive Order and further resources […]
The Ring Workspaces have made a charitable donation of N95 masks to St. Pete Small Businesses in need. If your business is in short supply of masks to operate safely, please request a packet of 5 masks using the form below and a staff member […]
Author: Monica Leonard, Founder of Molly’s Suds and The Refillery sponsored this year’s Entrepreneurial Academy® (EA). The EA program, hosted by The Greenhouse since 1995, has helped entrepreneurs in and around St. Petersburg start and run successful businesses. Nobody could have seen this coming and yet […]
Author: Emy M. Tafelski, LMFT Being a small business owner is sometimes very difficult. You are in charge of your business—your baby—of your employees, of marketing, advertising, personnel and a host of other things. It can often feel like a lot. Add to that the […]
A number of local shops and service providers have been communicating directly with customers about the additional measures they’re taking to keep their still-open storefronts clean and safe. We see you St. Pete businesses! You’re creative and crafty, and we WILL get through this trying […]