ON ST. PETE
SMALL BUSINESS
Some people dream of success, while
other people get up every morning and
make it happen.” — Wayne Huizenga
Even in the best of times, small businesses
are risk-takers. They get up each morning
to work hard, help their neighbors, and
create a better city. St. Petersburg is a
community built on small businesses.
Now, more than ever, they need our
support. Small businesses account for
approximately 50% of employment in the
United States. In light of recent impacts on
the economy, many of these entrepreneurs
are getting hit the hardest.
The latest renaissance of St. Petersburg
has relied on independent business owners
to help revitalize our downtown and
surrounding neighborhoods. They have
added a warmth and spirit, from funky to
upscale, and made our streets walkable.
Small businesses bring innovation to our
region and complement the diverse array
of arts, medical, banking, and corporate
businesses based here. They are our
backbone, and now we need to help them
stand.
We encourage you to shop local and
dine out often. In this showcase, and
throughout this issue, we look at the local
businesses that are part of the fabric of St.
Petersburg.
We’d like to thank a long-standing St. Pete local business, Grand Kitchen + Bath,
for sponsoring this small business showcase in this issue of St. Pete Life.
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