Business Assistance Center

The St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center (BAC) is your one-stop facility for starting or growing your local business. We provide business counseling, training, growth or specialized assistance and access to capital and credit for startups. Come 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!"  

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Study With Us Visit our resource center that has computers, books, Interactive videos,  planning and research materials.   Now with free Wifi access! Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m..	Become an SBE Let us certify your small business for big opportunities. As an SBE you can get the help and assistance you need.
Let Us Show You We can provide technical, mentoring and training services. Just stop by or contact us!	Search Our SBE's Find the perfect small business to help with your next big project. Hundreds more are added every year.

Partners to help you succeed
With a diverse group of service providers its possible to provide an array of business retention and development services to our clients.

• 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.

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