City of St. Petersburg, FL

04/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/30/2026 08:21

St. Pete Greenhouse Celebrates National Small Business Week with New Events

St. Pete Greenhouse Celebrates National Small Business Week with New Events and Community Activities

April 30, 2026 - The City of St. Petersburg and the St. Pete Greenhouse will celebrate National Small Business Week from May 3 to May 9 with a full lineup of events and resources designed to help local entrepreneurs start, grow, and thrive in St. Pete.

This National Small Business Week, the City will celebrate the launch of its new Legacy Business Program. A business will be recognized as the first of eight long-standing establishments selected for the program, which honors St. Pete businesses that have operated for more than 20 years and have helped shape the fabric of our community.

Additional events throughout the week will feature a speaker-led workshop, a food truck rally, and a business walk showcasing more than 100 local businesses across St. Pete.

EVENTS

National Small Business Week Walk
Tuesday, May 5
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Citywide

Legacy Business Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, May 6
10 a.m.
Morean Arts Center
719 Central Ave.

Small Business Week AI- Powered Marketing Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, May 6
12-1:30 p.m.
St. Pete Greenhouse
440 2nd Ave. N

Food Truck Friday
Friday, May 8
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Pete Greenhouse
440 2nd Ave. N

More information and event details are available at www.stpetegreenhouse.com/SmallBizWeek.

About The Greenhouse

The Greenhouse is St. Pete's front door to business growth, providing business owners and entrepreneurs with the education, resources, and assistance necessary to thrive in the local economy. Comprised of an expert team from the City of St. Petersburg and the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, along with a wide network of partners, The Greenhouse is committed to the economic growth and development of St. Pete's economy.

The St. Pete Greenhouse offers comprehensive services for St. Pete's small business community that include business consulting and mentorship, a professional network, impactful signature programs, workshops, and more. More information about The Greenhouse can be found at stpetegreenhouse.com.

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