The City of St. Petersburg Celebrates National Black Business Month this August

The City of St. Petersburg Celebrates National Black Business Month this August

August 2, 2024 - The City of St. Petersburg is celebrating National Black Business Month this August, recognizing the significant contributions of Black-owned businesses to the community's economic and cultural growth. Throughout the month, the City's Office of Supplier Diversity and The Greenhouse will host a series of events and initiatives aimed at supporting and promoting Black entrepreneurs.

Additionally, The Greenhouse will be doing a Shop Your Block Business Walk to bring essential resources directly to local businesses.

"With Equitable Development. Arts, and Business Opportunities as one of Mayor Kenneth T. Welch's Pillars for Progress, we're pleased to recognize National Black Business Month in St. Petersburg, which is home to several Black-owned businesses," said Carl Lavender, the City's Chief Equity Officer. "The success of any business is important to the bottom line for our local economy, and we urge all consumers to support and purchase from our diverse business community."

EVENT LINEUP

Build St. Pete: A Construction Trade Show
Tuesday, August 6 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Coliseum
535 4th Ave. N.

Hosted by the City's Office of Supplier Diversity, Build St. Pete aims to connect small construction businesses with resources and contracting opportunities in St. Pete. Participants will also have the opportunity to participate in a matchmaking experience with businesses and local agencies. While all are welcome, black business owners in the construction industry are encouraged to attend. More information and registration can be found at www.stpete.org/OSD.

Empower Your Enterprise
Friday, August 16 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Center for Health Equity
2333 34th St. S.

The City's Office of Supplier Diversity will partner with theFoundation for a Healthy St. Pete to host Empower Your Enterprise. This workshop is designed to support small, minority-owned businesses in St. Pete by helping them gain access to crucial capital to finance and build their business capacity. Additionally, the workshop will give tools on how to generate smarter financial practices that lead to wealth-building and family financial planning. More information and registration can be found at www.meetatthecenter.org/EmpowerYourEnterprise2024.

Neighborhood Commercial Business Expo
August 23, 2024, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Greenhouse
440 2nd Ave. N.

The Greenhouse will host this market-style event featuring businesses that have participated in the City's South St. Petersburg CRA Microfund Program or the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program. The public is invited to explore the unique expertise, craft, and products of these local businesses. More information can be found at www.stpetegreenhouse.com/businessexpo.

RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES

Year-round, the City of St. Petersburg offers resources, opportunities, and assistance for businesses through The Greenhouse and the Office of Supplier Diversity.

The Greenhouse is St. Pete's front door to business growth, providing business owners and entrepreneurs with the education, resources, and assistance necessary to thrive in the local economy. Comprised of an expert team from the City of St. Petersburg and the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, along with a wide network of partners, The Greenhouse is committed to the economic growth and development of St. Pete's economy. The Greenhouse offers comprehensive services for St. Pete's small business community that include business consulting and mentorship, a professional network, impactful signature programs, workshops, and more. More information about The Greenhouse can be found at stpetegreenhouse.com.

The Office of Supplier Diversity aims to promote fair and equal business opportunities through the intentional implementation of diversity programs. The Office of Supplier Diversity administers the Small Business Enterprise Program and the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program, which help ensure equity in contracts and procurement for all members of our community who want to do business with the City. More information about the Office of Supplier Diversity can be found at stpete.org/OSD.

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