For five burgeoning minority and women small business owners affiliated with the Saturday Shoppes, seeing their wares on shelves in a brick-and-mortar store was the culmination of a lifelong dream.
That was a common refrain Wednesday evening at the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce’sdowntown headquarters. However, many founders said they never imagined that dozens of community and local government leaders would help them celebrate the moment.
The event also marked a milestone for its two hosts. Renee Edwards-Perry, founder of the Saturday Shoppes, has long sought to facilitate additional revenue streams and learning experiences for her vendors. Read more at www.stpetecatalyst.com.
