OVERVIEW The South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) was established to promote reinvestment in housing and neighborhoods, commercial corridors, business development, and education and workforce development within the South St. Petersburg CRA. Learn more at www.stpete.org/cra Have a business in the South St. Petersburg […]
A Business “COVID-itis” Recovery Plan Are you dealing with symptoms of Business “COVID-itis?” Your 2021 started out with a “MEH” instead of a “HECK YEAH?” Your ‘Round Tuits’ (perhaps like your waistline) have grown? You secretly wish you could time travel back to last year’s […]
Plan, prepare and practice. This is the foundation of business continuity and the only effective way to diffuse the impact of a hurricane. From flood waters, property damage, power loss and spoiled food, coping with the aftermath of a powerful storm could be very troublesome […]
Happy Memorial Day weekend, St. Pete! This holiday exists to honor military personnel who died in service to our country, and it gives us an opportunity to appreciate their sacrifice. There’s no better time to support your fellow local veterans, and there are plenty of […]
Each business owner has an important story to tell in propelling St. Petersburg forward. The Virtual Spring 2021 Entrepreneurial Academy (EA) kicked off March 15, 2021 and concluded Monday, May 17. This twice a year, ten-week course teaches current and future entrepreneurs fundamental and vital […]
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 […]
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 Capacity Building Navigation Coordination Awareness Connection 2020 HIGHLIGHTED ACHIEVEMENTS In response to the impacts of COVID-19, the Greenhouse […]
Join The Greenhouse and community partners on Wednesday, February 24th, from 5-7 PM for St. Pete Pitch Night, where FIVE local entrepreneurs will compete for $5,000 in funding for their startup. Learn more and register for the event at stpetegreenhouse.com/pitch Meet the local entrepreneurs participating in […]
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman and members of the administration detailed a relatively positive picture on the state of the City’s economy on Wednesday, Jan. 27, despite the impacts of COVID-19. A 90-minute virtual presentation focused on the resiliency and diversity of the City’s economy, […]
