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National Women’s Small Business Month Spotlight: Leslie Wilson, Funky Fyre
The Greenhouse had the pleasure of meeting Leslie Wilson, owner of Funky Fyre, at Maximo Marina during National Women’s Small Business Month. Her pop-up tent was filled with T-shirts, bursting with color inside and out. From bold sayings to bright graphics, Funky Fyre brings Leslie’s […]
National Women’s Small Business Month Spotlight: Cheryl Howell, I Am So Not Cool
From Markets to Main streets: I Am So Not Cool If you couldn’t already tell from the vintage store’s name, Cheryl Howell is so not cool, and that’s exactly what makes her shop amazing. From starting at local markets to now running her very own […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Johana Perez
What began as a week-long celebration has since evolved into a month-long observance that honors the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. From September 15 to October 15, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the remarkable achievements and lasting impact […]
Goal Achievement Program July Cohort
GAP is a cohort in St. Petersburg for entrepreneurs to work with a dedicated coach and a group of peers to help prioritize, meet and measure your business goals.
The Greenhouse Annual Report
THE GREENHOUSE 2024 ANNUAL REVIEW St. Pete’s home of empowering small businesses, encouraging the entrepreneurial mindset, and creating opportunity for all to START, GROW and THRIVE. Capacity Building Navigation Coordination Awareness Connection 2024 HIGHLIGHTED ACHIEVEMENTS In 2025, the South St. Pete CRA Microfund Program provides […]
The Greenhouse Annual Report 2020
THE GREENHOUSE 2020 ANNUAL REVIEW St. Pete’s home to empower small businesses, encourage the entrepreneurial mindset and create opportunity for all to START, GROW and THRIVE Â Capacity Building Navigation Coordination Awareness Connection 2020 HIGHLIGHTED ACHIEVEMENTS In response to the impacts of COVID-19, the Greenhouse […]
City of St. Pete Disparity Study Seeks Stakeholder Input
The final phases are underway for a disparity study by the city of St. Petersburg, designed to ensure local businesses owned by people of color and women are encouraged to seek out and are awarded city contracts. A Disparity Study determines whether a government entity, […]
Commercial Revitalization Program (CRP)
Back Commercial Revitalization Program (CRP) Provides grant awards to projects that improve established business districts by redeveloping properties, decreasing vacancy rates, adding to the tax base, creating jobs, leveraging private sector investment, and improving the quality of life for surrounding neighborhoods through removal of blight […]
New St. Pete Pier Marketplace Open for Business
St. Pete celebrates local appeal with the Pier’s Marketplace. Located just past the Pier’s Gateway, the Marketplace features an array of 17 small businesses that are based in the Tampa Bay area. The vendors have set up shop in featured market stalls and pop-up tents […]