Where small business owners can turn for aid after hurricanes
Businesses along Florida’s west coast suffered significant storm damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, leaving many facing the daunting prospect of applying for disaster relief loans from insurance companies and the government, but help is available.
Businesses along Florida’s west coast suffered significant storm damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, leaving many facing the daunting prospect of applying for disaster relief loans from insurance companies and the government, but help is available.
Hispanic businesses thrive in Polk County as population booms
Polk County ranks 10th in Florida when it comes to the highest percentage of Hispanic or Latino individuals compared to other races and ethnicities. Many cities, including Lakeland, Winter Haven and Bartow have seen their populations double since 2000.
Polk County ranks 10th in Florida when it comes to the highest percentage of Hispanic or Latino individuals compared to other races and ethnicities. Many cities, including Lakeland, Winter Haven and Bartow have seen their populations double since 2000.
Small businesses band together at Daydream Shop & Maker Space
To battle rising rents, 11 small businesses banded together to share the burden of bills. Each vendor has a sales space at Daydream Shop & Maker Space.
To battle rising rents, 11 small businesses banded together to share the burden of bills. Each vendor has a sales space at Daydream Shop & Maker Space.
Bay Area entrepreneurs gear up for St. Pete expo during National Black Business Month
Florida’s growth is beaming with opportunity for business owners, and during National Black Business Month, Tampa Bay entrepreneurs are gearing up for a neighborhood expo in St. Petersburg to highlight the businesses in local areas.
Florida’s growth is beaming with opportunity for business owners, and during National Black Business Month, Tampa Bay entrepreneurs are gearing up for a neighborhood expo in St. Petersburg to highlight the businesses in local areas.
St. Pete ranked among America’s biggest ‘boomtowns,’ small businesses hope to stay at the heart of city
St. Petersburg was just named one of America's top "Boomtowns" for mid-sized cities. While small business owners say the economic growth is good for business, they also want to make sure the "boom" doesn't ruin the character of St. Pete.
St. Petersburg was just named one of America's top "Boomtowns" for mid-sized cities. While small business owners say the economic growth is good for business, they also want to make sure the "boom" doesn't ruin the character of St. Pete.
Newest food hall opens this fall in St. Pete
The newest food hall in the Tampa Bay area will open its doors this fall.
The newest food hall in the Tampa Bay area will open its doors this fall.
Pizza shop pranked with large order, saved by local business owner's generosity
A prank caller duped PizzAroma's Maumee location in Ohio into baking 16 large pizzas, which were never picked up, resulting in a $112 loss.
A prank caller duped PizzAroma's Maumee location in Ohio into baking 16 large pizzas, which were never picked up, resulting in a $112 loss.
National Small Business Week kicks off, Tampa ranked as '2nd Best Place to Start a Business'
They may be small, but they provide jobs to a huge chunk of Americans, with nearly half of the country employed by small businesses.
They may be small, but they provide jobs to a huge chunk of Americans, with nearly half of the country employed by small businesses.
Foodie Labs brings in ghost kitchen hub to St. Pete takeout scene
A new way to do takeout is taking over major cities across the country.
A new way to do takeout is taking over major cities across the country.
U.S. seeing small business boom, benefiting buyers in Tampa Bay Area
There are 33 million small businesses in the U.S., making up 99% of all businesses in the nation.
There are 33 million small businesses in the U.S., making up 99% of all businesses in the nation.
Safety Harbor restaurant implements commission-based pay to grow and retain staff
A Safety Harbor restaurant co-owner and chef said a fundamental change in the business’ pay structure has helped its growth and his staff over the past year.
A Safety Harbor restaurant co-owner and chef said a fundamental change in the business’ pay structure has helped its growth and his staff over the past year.
St. Pete chef who is deaf takes new approach to food truck orders
A new food truck in St. Petersburg has a different way of taking customers’ orders. Rather than telling the staff what you want, you fill out the menu.
A new food truck in St. Petersburg has a different way of taking customers’ orders. Rather than telling the staff what you want, you fill out the menu.
St. Petersburg's shop local festival kicks off with hundreds of vendors
The 2023 Shopapalooza festival hosts a big weekend celebration for small businesses across the Tampa Bay Area.
The 2023 Shopapalooza festival hosts a big weekend celebration for small businesses across the Tampa Bay Area.
Bay Area woman brings shareable closet of clothes to rent with Valhalla Resale
When Danielle Ferrari was starting her business, she had a goal in mind.
When Danielle Ferrari was starting her business, she had a goal in mind.
Black Restaurant Week showcases new, growing Blacked-owned eateries in Tampa
As more new restaurants line the streets of Tampa, the city is shining a spotlight on the Black-owned eateries on the food scene during Black Restaurant Week.
As more new restaurants line the streets of Tampa, the city is shining a spotlight on the Black-owned eateries on the food scene during Black Restaurant Week.
St. Pete business chosen as first FRESH Pace Healthy Neighborhood Store
Mike Jaber knows just about everyone who walks into his store.
Mike Jaber knows just about everyone who walks into his store.
Entrepreneurs in St. Pete could win $5,000 for their businesses at annual event
St. Pete's Annual Pitch Night is where entrepreneurs can pitch their company to a panel of judges with the winner taking home a $5,000 cash prize to invest in their start-up.
St. Pete's Annual Pitch Night is where entrepreneurs can pitch their company to a panel of judges with the winner taking home a $5,000 cash prize to invest in their start-up.
Growing St. Petersburg market hosts first Juneteenth event
Renee Perry started the Saturday Shoppes in 2021 after she kept hitting dead ends trying to sell her skin care line at local markets.
Renee Perry started the Saturday Shoppes in 2021 after she kept hitting dead ends trying to sell her skin care line at local markets.
St. Pete Beach waterfront restaurant closing after 15 years
Next Sunday, June 4, will be Sea Hags Bar and Grill on Blind Pass Road’s last day in business. The waterfront restaurant is closing after close to 15 years in business.
Next Sunday, June 4, will be Sea Hags Bar and Grill on Blind Pass Road’s last day in business. The waterfront restaurant is closing after close to 15 years in business.
Sweet Mama’s Ice Cream opens new, permanent location in downtown Tampa
Staying cool in the April heat just got easier in downtown Tampa.
Staying cool in the April heat just got easier in downtown Tampa.