Passion Geeks: A boutique self-care company driven by a desire to help others
Courtney Miller is the visionary behind Passion Geeks, a boutique self-care company…
Small Business
City provides a new outlet for Black-owned businesses
BY KARIN DAVIS-THOMPSON, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — Renee Edwards, founder…
Body Polished: Outward expression of love, beauty and luxury
BY KARIN DAVIS-THOMPSON, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — Shera Gray saw a different…
Yole the Brand: From a hobby to a thriving business
Willhelmina Elijah bought equipment to make custom clothing during the pandemic thinking…
Urban Drinkery serves up spirits and chill vibes
During the pandemic, Shundra Allison’s love for creating cocktail concoctions as a…
New venue aims to be a ‘Catalyst’ for change on the Deuces
On June 30, entrepreneurs Jeffrey Copeland and his business partner Jason Bryant will…
Son of a Brisket offers Texas-style BBQ right here in Tampa Bay
Narja ‘Slim’ Campbell is serving up Texas-style barbeque realness at the Saturday…
Here comes the environmentally conscious bride
Anysia McDowall, owner of Verdant Bridal, runs a full-service bridal shop, from gowns to…
Mayor Welch allocates $1.35 million to support small businesses in south St. Pete
Mayor Ken Welch announced the $1.35 million South St. Petersburg CRA Microfund Program.…
Rub on the flavor with local seasonings
‘I saw Rachel Ray, I saw Emeril, I saw Paul Newman — nothing that really spoke to…
Minority-owned Saturday Shoppes has a Mother’s Day weekend explosion!
Don’t miss the Soul and Seafood Fest on Saturday and the Mother’s Day Reggae…
Samara B. Vintagely Chic Boutique: A mix of old and new
B’Lon Rich, owner of Samara B. Vintagely Chic Boutique, is one of many vendors at…
Largest Natural Experience event to date
This year’s Natural Experience sold more than 1,000 tickets online and hundreds at the…
Daughter follows mother’s path of entrepreneurship at the 2023 Collard Green Festival
At age 10, Amerie Akuffo debuted her business, Naturallie Amerie, at the 2019 Tampa Bay…
Griot’s Corner offers mental health strategies to heal, empower and transform
Lola B. Morgan’s company, A Griot’s Corner, offers therapeutic tools to help heal,…
Funding available for local entrepreneurs at St. Petersburg VC Fast Pitch
St. Petersburg College and Black Dog Venture Partners to host the St. Petersburg VC Fast…
City launches Office of Supplier Diversity, takes next steps with city’s disparity study
Recruitment efforts for key office roles are currently underway. ST. PETERSBURG —…
Cannabis companies closing Black ownership gaps
Tampa resident Murray Powell is the founder of a cannabis non-profit called Justus. She…