Business Jump Start Center
The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation in collaboration with our community partners, is here to help new and existing businesses grow and thrive. Our Business Assistance Specialist serves as a vital link connecting local businesses and entrepreneurs with the many resources, programs and organizations available to assist them.
Whether you are looking for information on How to Start a Business, Financial Resources, Business Expansion or Educational Trainings and Workshops, let our Business Assistance Specialist find the best solutions for all your business needs.
In addition to Business Assistance, The Chamber also provides business workshops, networking events, and an Entrepreneurial Academy and Masters Academy.
For business assistance, please contact:
Denise L. Davis
727-388-2918
dldavis@stpete.com
Other RESOURCES for Business Assistance
Business Assistance Center - City of St. Petersburg
The SBDC is your one-stop facility for starting or growing your existing small business. The SBDC provides business counseling, training and access to capital and credit for startups, as well as established businesses seeking growth or specialized assistance. Visit the SBDC to learn more about how they can be of assistance to you.
Pinellas County Economic Development
PCED is dedicated to helping existing businesses to grow and clearing the way for new businesses to flourish. Their staff of experienced business assistance professionals provides information and confidential guidance to business owners in free one-on-one counseling sessions, at our location or yours, or even over the telephone. So whether you are working on a comprehensive business plan, applying for a loan, or if you just need to brain-storm a few marketing ideas, they can help.
Florida Small Business Development Center
The Small Business Development Center, located at the University of South Florida, provides accessible, affordable and professional counseling, training and resources to start-up and existing businesses, and assists them in various aspects of small business development.
SCORE
SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives) is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE offers business counseling, training, assessment and mentoring at no cost to the client. For additional information call the Pinellas County Chapter at 727-532-6800.
Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corp.
The Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corporation (TBBBIC) provides loans to viable African-American-owned businesses.
Hispanic Business Investment Fund
The Hispanic Business Investment Fund provides bilingual and bicultural technical and financial assistance to entrepreneurs and businesses.
Enterprise Florida
Enterprise Florida is a public-private partnership serving as Florida’s primary organization devoted to statewide economic development by supporting, attracting and helping create business in innovative, high-growth industries.
USEFUL LINKS
CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG
PINELLAS COUNTY
STATE OF FLORIDA
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