Businesses of all sizes and industry types are experiencing increased new challenges facing workforce attraction and retention. Prior to the pandemic, according to a 2018 Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit report, 70% of small businesses were already struggling to find and retain skilled talent. […]
There are many things small businesses can do to remain competitive in today’s challenging workforce climate. Get ahead of the employee attraction and retainment issues by ensuring the following strategies are in place.
There is a fundamental truth about constructing a new structure: Any building that is constructed has a better chance at lasting on bedrock than on sand. That is a guarantee! This is why it is so important that your business has a solid foundation. How […]
It began over a cup of coffee at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri; how can our community further help our entrepreneurs? What began with a question led to the first 1 Million Cups event in 2012. To date, there are 160 1 […]
When new businesses or business startups business are prepared with a well-thought-out strategy and plan, they could have saved a lot of time, effort, and money.
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 […]
Congratulations Entrepreneur! You are growing and ready to move or relocate into your brick and mortar location. With research, zoning, site selection, business incentives, leasing and a grand opening to consider, the task at hand can seem daunting and exciting at the same time. The […]
We Need Your Input – measuring & evaluating current business conditions and trends in St. Petersburg The City of St. Petersburg’s Economic and Workforce Development Department and The Greenhouse office are requesting your assistance. Two short surveys are currently open and seeking feedback related to […]
You’ve searched hard for the perfect brick-and-mortar location for your business, and you think you found it. But don’t start planning your Grand Opening yet. You first have to secure that space, so you need to negotiate and sign a lease. Retail and commercial leases […]
Jessica will be celebrating a Grand Opening for Replenish Thyself scheduled for Feb. 6 starting at 2:30 PM Elevate your wellness and come be replenished Replenish Thyself was developed by Jessica Colon through her passion of holistic wellness coaching and community initiatives to elevate the wellness […]