The St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center (BAC) is your one-stop facility for starting or growing your existing small business. The BAC provides business counseling, training and access to capital and credit for startups as well as established businesses seeking growth or specialized assistance. Visit the BAC or call 727-893-7146 to learn more about how we can be of assistance to you. After all, "It's Your Business, St. Petersburg!"

Are you Ready to Remake Your Business?

The Business Assistance Center is aware of the difficult economic challenges our small businesses are facing. We are here to assist as you take on the challenge. Contact us today to learn more about the services, workshops and partners in place to help your business to survive and grow in spite of the current economy. We are here to help!

Our Services

The Business Assistance Center (BAC) provides case management and follow-up services for the creation, retention and expansion of small businesses. Specifically, the BAC offers:

Business counseling, access to financial assistance, contracting and procurement through the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program, technical assistance, mentoring and training workshops.

The Midtown Corridor Case Management Program – The BAC staff works directly with businesses for business startup, retention and expansion.

The Business Resource Center (BRC) – a one-stop resource for providing personal computers with Internet access, interactive videos and an extensive business reference library for business planning and research. WiFi Now Available! The BRC is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 p.m.

 Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program -- certifies small businesses and provides technical assistance to enhance contacting and procurement opportunities with the city of St. Petersburg.

Weed and Seed Program -- offers community development services.

Our Partners:

SCORE (Counselors to America's Small Business) --offers business counseling, training, assessment and mentoring at no cost to the client. For additional information visit www.scorepinellas.org/  

The Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida (USFSBDC) -- provides business counseling and training to start and grow your business. www.sbdctampabay.com

Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corporation (TBBBIC) -- offers technical assistance to small businesses and assist with accessing capital.

Eckerd College/Progress Energy Intern Volunteer Program – provides hands-on assistance to businesses participating in the Business Corridor Case Management Program.

Training Calendar

It's Your Business, St. Petersburg!
"Commitment, Collaboration and Integrity"