First cat café in Tampa provides safe space for rescue cats in need of forever home
Cats and Caffeine is Tampa's first cat café that provides rescued cats with a unique temporary foster home. The café fosters the kitties in the lounge providing them a safe space for their personalities to flourish.
Cats and Caffeine is Tampa's first cat café that provides rescued cats with a unique temporary foster home. The café fosters the kitties in the lounge providing them a safe space for their personalities to flourish.
Florida small business owner sues Biden administration over race, gender quotas in infrastructure law
A Florida small business owner and immigrant from Romania is suing the Biden administration over race and gender quotas in the infrastructure law, passed last December.
A Florida small business owner and immigrant from Romania is suing the Biden administration over race and gender quotas in the infrastructure law, passed last December.
Two family businesses destroyed in Tampa riots after George Floyd' death reopen
The riots in Tampa that followed George Floyd’s death caused millions in property damage, and took an especially heavy toll on small, family-run businesses.
The riots in Tampa that followed George Floyd’s death caused millions in property damage, and took an especially heavy toll on small, family-run businesses.
'A complete nightmare': Tampa cigar shop plagued by fake Google reviews
A popular Tampa cigar bar has quickly become a fan favorite since it opened for business last year. But, a recent onslaught of negative reviews were able to drop her business' Google rating within 48 hours. Tech experts said negative fake reviews are a rising trend.
A popular Tampa cigar bar has quickly become a fan favorite since it opened for business last year. But, a recent onslaught of negative reviews were able to drop her business' Google rating within 48 hours. Tech experts said negative fake reviews are a rising trend.
Tampa smoothie shop offers organic alternatives
A South Tampa restaurant is giving customers healthy, organic alternatives to fast food.
A South Tampa restaurant is giving customers healthy, organic alternatives to fast food.
New Lakeland lounge offers zero-gravity massage experience
A first of its kind massage studio in Lakeland is offering a zero-gravity relaxation experience.
A first of its kind massage studio in Lakeland is offering a zero-gravity relaxation experience.
Family works to restore 120-year-old West Tampa cigar factory for wine company
West Tampa has a long history, and its become the new focus of the real estate boom. That's why Ted Boscaino and his family bought a 1908 cigar factory on North Albany Avenue.
West Tampa has a long history, and its become the new focus of the real estate boom. That's why Ted Boscaino and his family bought a 1908 cigar factory on North Albany Avenue.
How the war in Ukraine could send brewery prices soaring
The Russian-Ukrainian war sent prices soaring for wheat, barley and other grains produced in the region. That could soon trickle down to the beer being poured and canned at Bay Area breweries.
The Russian-Ukrainian war sent prices soaring for wheat, barley and other grains produced in the region. That could soon trickle down to the beer being poured and canned at Bay Area breweries.
Cost of chicken could rise 70% as inflation hits farmers from all sides
Prices for meat, poultry, fish and eggs have risen thirteen percent over the last year. Bay area farmers say it shows no signs of tapering off.
Prices for meat, poultry, fish and eggs have risen thirteen percent over the last year. Bay area farmers say it shows no signs of tapering off.
Walmart launches ‘Open Call 2022’ to help small US businesses land on store shelves
With “Open Call 2022,” Walmart says it aims to support and grow small businesses and U.S. manufacturing.
With “Open Call 2022,” Walmart says it aims to support and grow small businesses and U.S. manufacturing.
High school dropout to CEO: Postcardmania founder helps market small businesses
A successful Clearwater CEO is using traditional direct mail to combine with online ads and tracking to see where leads come from for small businesses.
A successful Clearwater CEO is using traditional direct mail to combine with online ads and tracking to see where leads come from for small businesses.
Entrepreneurs getting fresh start thanks to CareerSource Suncoast
CareerSource Suncoast is helping more individuals make the switch from working for the boss to being their own boss.
CareerSource Suncoast is helping more individuals make the switch from working for the boss to being their own boss.
Lakeland's Catapulter of the Year brings world view to aerial photography
A young entrepreneur in Lakeland is flying high – and giving us a peek from his point of view.
A young entrepreneur in Lakeland is flying high – and giving us a peek from his point of view.
Number of small businesses raising prices due to inflation hits 48-year high, NFIB says
The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.
The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.
Tampa Black-owned business featured in Forbes
A Tampa Bay woman who started her first business during the height of the pandemic has now been listed in Forbes magazine just months later as one of seven Black-owned businesses everyone should know.
A Tampa Bay woman who started her first business during the height of the pandemic has now been listed in Forbes magazine just months later as one of seven Black-owned businesses everyone should know.
Small businesses get help off the ground with new Hillsborough County program
It’s hard getting a business off the ground when you’re first starting out as an entrepreneur, so the Hillsborough County Small Business Development Center is helping people learn what they need to know to work for themselves and be successful.
It’s hard getting a business off the ground when you’re first starting out as an entrepreneur, so the Hillsborough County Small Business Development Center is helping people learn what they need to know to work for themselves and be successful.
Florida lawmaker seeks to shield businesses from local government ordinances
A bill moving through the Florida Legislature would allow a business to sue a county or city government if they can prove an ordinance caused a 15% hit to their business. The bill is designed to shield businesses from potential damage from things like mask mandates.
A bill moving through the Florida Legislature would allow a business to sue a county or city government if they can prove an ordinance caused a 15% hit to their business. The bill is designed to shield businesses from potential damage from things like mask mandates.
Tampa teen's business keeps skin soft across the Bay Area
In many ways, Joelle Hinds is a typical teenager. She goes to school, plays sports, scours social media and spends time with friends and family. Not so typical, the 15-year-old is an entrepreneur, running her own business -- Slay Bay Beauty.
In many ways, Joelle Hinds is a typical teenager. She goes to school, plays sports, scours social media and spends time with friends and family. Not so typical, the 15-year-old is an entrepreneur, running her own business -- Slay Bay Beauty.
Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Woman creates platform making it easier for customers to find, support Bay Area businesses
Local Shops 1 is a social media resource for all things local in the Bay Area, helping connect customers with small business owners.
Local Shops 1 is a social media resource for all things local in the Bay Area, helping connect customers with small business owners.