St. Pete Hosts Free Events for National Black Business Month

August 17, 2025 by Ethan Perelstein

multiple tables creating a circle with people all facing each other to talk. — The City of St. Petersburg announced three free events to connect and celebrate Black-owned businesses for National Black Business Month. Here is a round table discussion at The Greenhouse.
*Photo by the City of St. Petersburg*

The City of St. Petersburg has announced a calendar of events that honors Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs this month.

August is National Black Business Month. For the month, join the City of St. Pete in recognizing and celebrating the city’s Black-owned businesses. St. Pete’s organization The Greenhouse along with the City’s Office of Supplier Diversity will bring events and programs to highlight Black entrepreneurs. All of these events are open to the public.

“Our city is home to several Black-owned businesses which help the local economy thrive; and to honor those businesses, we’re pleased to recognize August as National Black Business Month,” said Mayor Kenneth T. Welch in a press release. “Every month, but especially during August, I encourage residents to shop local and support the businesses that make our community vibrant.”

Additionally, the City announced they will host a Pillars for Progress Business Exhibition Tour, a guided, six-stop tour of local Black-owned businesses available to City officials, Council members, and regional business resource partners.

St. Pete’s National Black Business Month Events

“Shop Talk”: Coffee and Connections

Shop Talk is a roundtable discussion for active community members and business owners to connect at Blendz Barbershop (589 22nd St. S.). It will be held on Monday, Aug. 18 from 9-10:30 a.m.

Building Blocks to Business Success

This resource-sharing educational event provides an opportunity for new and established business leaders to share their expertise and encourage growth in one another’s businesses. Find the Building Blocks to Business Success at the ARK Innovation Center (1101 4th St. S.) on Wednesday, Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit gh.stpetegreenhouse.org to register.

Power Moves: Business-to-Business Networking

Finally, Power Moves is a business-to-business networking event that gives St. Pete a chance to connect Black and minority-owned businesses with other vendors that can provide synergy and share ideas. Celebrate diversity with the Office of Supplier Diversity at Power Moves on Thursday, Aug. 28 from 5-7 p.m. at Foodie Labs (515 22nd St. S., Suite 130).

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