GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past eight years, it has grown into a global movement that […]
This holiday season, The Greenhouse encourages the St. Pete community to support our local makers, entrepreneurs, and neighboring stores and restaurants by shopping small. Small businesses are a MAJOR part of our local St. Pete economy. In fact, according to SBA, small businesses make up 99% […]
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 […]
For the past two decades, women-owned businesses have been the fastest growing segment in the U.S. economy. Growing at twice the rate of all other businesses with 11.6 million women-owned businesses employing 13 million Americans, they are generating $1.7 trillion in annual revenues (“State of Women-Owned […]
Author: Jessica EilermanGreenhouse ManagerMayor’s Small Business Liaison Folks, can we admit that things are weird, unsettled and uncertain? Sure. Aren’t they also filled with hope, change and opportunity? I think so and let me tell you why. During the past week, we’ve celebrated St. Petersburg’s […]
Author: Gina DriscollSt. Pete City Council District 6Â Council Vice Chair When we think of what we love most about St. Pete, the abundance and uniqueness of our many small businesses immediately come to mind. Our small businesses give us a stronger sense of place, community […]
Author: Elizabeth McMurrayChief Operating Office and Chief of StaffSt. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce Greetings fellow St. Petersburg enthusiast!  I suppose the first logical order of business is to introduce myself. My name is Elizabeth McMurray, and I’m the Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff […]
Starting a company is a long journey, with lots of twists and turns. There are some essential ingredients for starting a company, but some of the best lessons are learned along the way. The most important thing for a startup is to solve a real problem. Find […]
Author: Monica Leonard, Founder of Molly’s Suds and The Refillery will be a panelist on Thursday’s women-owned small business event, “Head of the Table: The Seat Where You Belong.” Learn more about the event at www.stpetegreenhouse.com/smallbizweek Nobody could have seen this coming and yet here we […]
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK GIVEAWAY!  Thanks to the support of our community partners, The Greenhouse will be awarding THREE microgrants in the amount of $500 to businesses throughout the week. Recipients will be selected at random from 3 categories: Greenhouse mentor clients and workshop attendees (over last […]