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 Â 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, […]
It’s Follow-up Friday and time to connect with the experts on PPP, SBA Loans and all things – Small Business Financing! If you attend(ed) Access to Capital – Preparing to Finance Your Business on January 27, Follow-up Friday: Focus on Small Business Financing provides the […]
Applications for Virtual St. Pete Pitch Night are now open until Thursday, January 28 at 3 PM. Local entrepreneurs are invited to apply to pitch for a chance to win a grand prize of $5,000 or the Audience Choice Award of $500. The Greenhouse takes […]
St. Petersburg Arts Alliance is presenting the annual Arts Business Academy for emerging creative businesses, artists, musicians and writers. This certificate course will provide artists, musicians, writers and graphic designers with the skillsets and confidence to launch an arts business career. Local arts professionals and […]
Upcoming Workshops SBA Disaster Recovery Q&A Sessions: 5/25 – 5/27 SBA Disaster Recovery Q&A Sessions 05/25 & 05/272:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Was your small business affected by Covid-19? Join the SBA during their virtual hours and have your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) […]
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, […]