ST. PETE BEACH, FL – The City of St. Pete Beach has partnered with Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce to offer business improvement loans and grants through the St. Pete Beach Business Site Improvement Program (BSIP). This program will help businesses meet and exceed local codes. Local businesses may apply for the new BSIP beginning April 1, 2022.
The City awarded the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber $50,000 for the launch and initial funding of this program. The Chamber is responsible for assembling the committee to review grant applications and notify selected businesses.
Strong local businesses help create a strong local community. With this new Business Site Improvement Program, the City of St. Pete Beach will encourage private investment in local businesses and improve commercial areas.
Eligible Projects include: Fat, oil and grease traps, accessibility improvements (ADA), outdoor beautification, parking improvements, fencing, public art, historic preservation compliance, garbage screening, façade improvements, awnings, painting and signage.
Certain guidelines apply.
Businesses can apply by filling out the application at www.tampabaybeaches.com/BSIP. The deadline to apply is May 13th, 2022.
For more information, please contact Robin Miller at info@tampabaybeaches.com or visit TampaBayBeaches.com.
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