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The St. Petersburg Chamber offers a plethora of members-only benefits. Through a partnership with the Florida Chamber, we are proud to offer ChamberPerks as a major benefit for our members, which includes the much-acclaimed Office Depot Program. This program saves members up to 60% on everyday items at no cost to you...just register today and see the savings with Office Depot.

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Learn from local experts How to Start and Succeed in Business!


 
Started in the Spring of 1995, the Entrepreneurial Academy (EA), a Division of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce and the St. Petersburg Area Chamber Foundation, has earned a reputation in the business community as being the best cultivator of entrepreneurs.

This 10-week series offers participants essential information needed to start, run and grow a successful business.  We conduct sessions Tuesday evenings, from 5:45-9:00 pm, so that they're convenient for you, the working entrepreneur. (Total - 30 hours of training.) Taught by local business professionals, we hold classes in The Chamber Building in downtown St. Petersburg. EA also offers excellent networking opportunities through its students and faculty. 
 
 

Sample Topics:
* Developing a Business Plan
* 30-Second Commercial 
* Legal Structure
* Business Resources
* Merchant Services
* Marketing on a Shoestring
* Web Marketing
* Becoming Bankable
* Accounting Principles
* Budget and Pricing
 
What Grads Say:
 
"The Entrepreneurial Academy answered questions I didn't even know I had."
- Sandy McKenna, Images Makers.
 
"Attending the Entrepreneurial Academy was an educational experience that anyone in business or thinking about going into business should have. You get the benefit of meeting and learning from successful business people who have already gone through the ups and downs you might face."
 - Yvonne & Michael Thomas, On the Spot Photos.
 
 
 
For more information and to register, please contact:

 Denise L. Davis

Business Solutions, Business Jump Start Center

& Entrepreneurial Academy

dldavis@stpete.com

727-388-2918 (Direct)

or

 Click here to register online



 

 


 





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