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 […]
To provide relief to small businesses impacted by local COVID-19 orders, the City of St. Petersburg has created the Fighting Chance Fund – an emergency grant for St. Pete’s negatively impacted locally owned and independently operated small businesses. The City’s goal is to help offset […]
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 […]
The well-being of our clients and businesses within the community are our top priority. We are actively monitoring the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation and are taking steps to help keep our businesses and employers informed and empowered with helpful information. The Greenhouse has released a resource […]
As we’ve prepared for St. Pete Pitch Night, we’ve worked closely with the University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP), local, state and federal agencies to monitor the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The health and safety of our Greenhouse community is our highest priority. The […]
In just two weeks, the Spring 2020 Entrepreneurial Academy (EA) kicks off on March 16th and runs every Monday, 6-9 pm, through May 18th. This twice a year, ten-week course teaches current and future entrepreneurs fundamental and vital skills on business plans, small business accounting, […]
Local entrepreneurs are invited to apply to pitch for a chance to win up to $5,000! Pitch applications are due by February 24, 2020. Five applicants will be selected to participate and will be announced February 26th at 1 Million Cups. Why should you pitch? St. Pete […]
Show your love for local business and pick up a valentine from The Greenhouse to deliver to your favorite small business during the week of February 14th. Valentines are also available to print HERE! Small businesses provide opportunities for entrepreneurs, jobs for neighbors and gathering places […]
Entrepreneurial Academy Beginnings In existence since 1995, the Entrepreneurial Academy is a twice a year program that takes existing and future entrepreneurs on a 10-week journey, teaching the essential technical skills of owning a business, while fostering community relationships and an entrepreneurial spirit that lasts […]