Subject:
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Business Assistance Agreement Between Pinellas County and the City of St. Petersburg
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget of an agreement with the City of St. Petersburg for the provision of training services by Pinellas County.
• Pinellas County will deliver 27 entrepreneurship and small business-related workshops for the City of St. Petersburg during the contract period.
• The City of St. Petersburg will provide $15,000.00 in support of these workshops, which are designed to assist and educate local entrepreneurs and small businesses.
• The revenue to be received under this agreement is included in the Economic Development Department’s FY26 General Fund budget.
• The agreement period is from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.
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Strategic Priorities:
Prosperity and Opportunity
• 3.4: Enhance educational and cultural opportunities
• 3.5: Foster business growth
Summary:
Pinellas County will conduct 27 workshops focused on entrepreneurship and small business development, in partnership with the City of St. Petersburg. These services will be provided by a certified consultant from the Florida Small Business Development Center.
Background/Explanation:
Pinellas County, through its Small Business Development Center (SBDC), collaborates with local municipalities to support the growth and sustainability of small businesses. The County has maintained a long-standing, informal partnership with the City of St. Petersburg’s Greenhouse-a resource center for entrepreneurs. This agreement formalizes that relationship and outlines specific deliverables to enhance business support services within the city. Through this agreement, the County will provide 27 workshops designed to strengthen local business capacity and success.
Fiscal Impact:
The County will receive $15,000.00 in revenue from the City of St. Petersburg to support the delivery of small business training services. This funding is included in the FY26 Economic Development DepartmentGeneral Fund budget.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to sign this agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1) and the County Administrator Memorandum dated November 6, 2025.
Staff Member Responsible:
Dr. Cynthia Johnson, Director, Economic Development
Partners:
City of St. Petersburg
Attachments:
Agreement