St. Pete Italian Fest
The 2nd Annual Freedom Fest
YOUR local marketplace. The Shoppes are an outdoor event catered to small businesses with a focus on their growth in individual cities.
R.O.C. The Block Juneteenth Festival
Come and R.O.C. the Block with us at the 4th Annual Tampa Bay Area Juneteenth Festival Saturday, June 15, 2024 | Raymond James Stadium Tampa, FL, USA
The Pulse: A Conversation with St. Pete City Council Chair Deborah Figgs-Sanders
In this first installment of the Pulse by the Power Broker Magazine, guest host Anysia McDowall sits down with Chair Deborah Figgs-Sanders to discuss the city’s biggest projects, priorities and challenges in the years ahead; and what her role entails as the elected leader of the eight-member Council for 2024. Click here to watch full interview.
Black Founder of Innovative AI-Powered Loan Packaging Tool Revolutionizes Access to Capital for Small Businesses
In a groundbreaking move set to change the financial landscape for small business owners, Cynthia Nevels, the visionary behind Integrality, LLC, a Black woman-owned firm, has unveiled her latest innovation: an AI-powered digital loan packaging tool. This pioneering solution, designed to streamline the loan application process, aims to unlock $1 million in capital for small businesses, with a particular focus on empowering women-owned enterprises. To date her Black woman-owned accelerator, Start.Pivot.Grow., has awarded $52,000 in small grants and helped small businesses raise $485,000 in capital since the pandemic. Read more at www.blackbusiness.com.
Community Action Board Scholarships
Hillsborough County students aiming for a higher education have an opportunity to ease their financial burden with a Community Action Board Scholarship worth up to $5,000. Click here for more information.
Juneteenth Festival
Last year, over 3,000 attendees enjoyed an entire day of culture and community as R.O.C. the Block took over the Raymond James Stadium for the 2023 Juneteenth Festival! Now in year FOUR, it’s going to be BIGGER and BETTER THAN EVER!!!
Franchise Ownership Opportunities – What’s out there for me?
Have you considered business ownership but don’t want to start from scratch? Are you considering a franchise but don’t know which one is right for you?
This workshop will educate you on what a franchise is all about; the pros and cons, the industries, the investment, and what could be out there for you! Click here to learn more.
W.E. Mean Business
Women business owners & those looking to start a business please join us for our upcoming meeting.