Welcome to a virtual and in-person community for minority entrepreneurs at every stage in their business life cycle!

Whether you are seeking a strong sense of community, guidance and innovation, or a safe space for growth, the 5508 Minority Business Community is the solution for minority entrepreneurs in Tampa-Hillsborough County, West Central Florida, and the world.

Our community offers networking and programs that focus on economic development and community empowerment. We believe in actionable strategies that make a lasting difference.

ARE YOU

stuck in your thoughts and need a safe place to explore your business ideas and strategies?

DO YOU

have an affordable all-in-one solution for creating a digital marketing plan?

WOULD YOU

like help creating a business plan that guides your next steps, gives you solutions to expand products/services, and grows your income potential?

HAVE YOU

joined a program that helps develop business ideas, move plans forward, and implement real world best practices for your business?

LOOK NO FURTHER!

Our 5508 Minority Business Community's mission is to equip minority entrepreneurs with tools needed for idea development, business implementation, independent operations, and expansion.

What makes the

5508 Community different?

  • Our all-in-one Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform.

  • We offer a virtual and in-person business development solutions.

  • Our hours of operation are convenient for full-time, part-time, or startup entrepreneurs.

  • We offer access to affordable workspace and event solutions.

  • Our program is open to minority entrepreneurs in Florida, the United States, and internationally.

How to join our

5508 Minority Business Community (MBC)?

  • Step 1: Complete 5508 MBC Application

  • Step 2: Learn about Tampa-Hillsborough Action Plan's history

  • Step 3: Attend an online Meet and Greet (Q&A, CRM Demo)

  • Step 4: Ask additional questions about the 5508 MBC

  • Step 5: 5508 MBC Application reviewed

  • Step 6: Accept or decline 5508 MBC Opportunity

  • Step 7: Join the 5508 Community! Choose program level and set up payment

Don't leave money on the table and cut your business expenses by up to 70%!

5508 Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

With our CRM platform, you can easily create and optimize your sales funnels to increase conversions and maximize your revenue. You can manage your cash flow better by creating estimates and invoices that integrates with popular accounting software. Our email marketing automation allows you to create email campaigns that target your market with personalized messages and more. Our CRM platform also includes SMS marketing tools for text messages, social media management, booking calendars, event registrations, client portals/dashboards, and other popular communication tools to keep your audience engaged and business practices streamlined.

CAPTURE

Capture leads using our landing pages, surveys, forms, calendars, inbound phone system & more!

NURTURE

Automatically message leads via voicemail, SMS, emails, FB Messenger & more! Reach your customers wherever they are.

CLOSE

Use our built in tools to collect payments, schedule appointments, and track analytics!

No more wasting time and money on separate solutions. Our integrated marketing solution allows you to manage all of your marketing efforts in one place, saving you time, and increasing your return on investment (ROI).

Easily Integrates With Leading Apps

5508 Community Plans & Pricing

Introductory Pricing

*** No payments are due until the application is approved and all steps to join are completed. Credit cards are not required to submit the application. ***

Collaboration exchange

Bronze Level BUILDER

$0/month

(*= Restrictions May Apply)

  • Must qualify and agree to be listed in our online Minority Business Directory*

  • Access to virtual/in-person business trainings (Must register to attend)

  • Discounted day pass for Co-Working space during normal business hours* (NOTE: Excluding Special Events. Co-Working Space open and closed dates and times are subject to change. Closed for holidays.)

  • Members only pricing for vendor tables, food trucks, and special event registration

advanced

SILVER Level

BUILDER

$97/month

Special Pricing for Nonprofits

(*= Restrictions May Apply)

  • Includes previous level (Bronze), PLUS:

  • All-In-One CRM (Customer Relationship Management) platform

  • CRM platform features and trainings include CRM and pipeline management; Unlimited sales funnels; Website builder; Surveys and forms; Email marketing; 2-way SMS marketing; Booking and appointments; Workflow automations; Courses/Products; Call tracking; Reputation management; Tracking and analytics; Private communities; Document signing; Mobile app; Desktop app

  • Includes $10 monthly credit for text messages, emails, etc. That’s about 840 texts or 781 mins in calls or 9871 emails.

    Additional emails cost about $0.75 per 1000 and text messages are about $8.70 per 1000 segments. Note: Credits do not carry over from month to month.

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gold Level

BUILDER

$197/month

Special Pricing for Nonprofits

(*= Restrictions May Apply)

  • Includes previous levels (Bronze/Silver), PLUS:

  • Online access to the Digital Mastery Academy in partnership with the 5508 Digital Strategy Academy (DSA)

  • Certified Digital Strategist Coach (Digital Mastery Academy online)

  • Online business training recordings

  • Virtual corporate mailing address

  • On-site mail and package delivery

  • Early event access (Virtual/In-Person)

  • Private event space discounts*

  • Confidential onsite document shredding

  • Access to Co-Working space during normal business hours*

    (NOTE:

    Excluding special events. Co-Working space open and closed dates and times are subject to change. Closed for holidays.)

  • Includes $25 monthly credit for text messages, emails, etc. That’s about 2100 texts or 1953 mins in calls or 24679 emails.

    Additional emails cost about $0.75 per 1000 and text messages are about $8.70 per 1000 segments. Note: Credits do not carry over from month to month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a credit card to apply?

Credit cards are not required to submit the 5508 BIP application. No payments are due until the application is approved and all steps to join are completed.

Can I be a part of the business community if I do not live in Tampa?

Yes! We are a virtual and in-person community for minority entrepreneurs at every stage in their business life cycle! Whether you are seeking a strong sense of community, guidance and innovation, or a safe space for growth, the 5508 Minority Business Community is the solution for minority entrepreneurs in Tampa-Hillsborough County, West Central Florida, and the world.

What is covered in the cost?

The cost includes the features stated in the program plan that you choose for your business.

Do I need my own domain?

No. The default domain names within our CRM system can be used. However, we highly recommend that you purchase a domain name to use that represents your brand. Connecting a custom domain is simple and support is available upon request. ([email protected])

What payment processors can be used? Stripe? Paypal? Square?

Our CRM platform integrates with business accounts for the following payment processors: Stripe, Paypal, NMI, Square, Autherize.net, and others. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 813-626-4926, Ext. 105.

Is the CRM system HIPPA compliant?

Yes, we have a for profit and non-profit level that includes the HIPPA compliance option.

How are CRM accounts protected?

THAPgroupTM is committed to protecting your privacy. Our Privacy Policy governs your access to and use of THAPgroupTM, including any content, functionality and services offered on or through THAPgroup.org, THAPevents.org, 5508DigitalStrategyAcademy.com, or any affiliated websites as required by law, whether as a guest or a registered user.

We stay informed with developments in data protection laws to ensure that you can be confident in your safety while using our CRM platform. If you need more detailed information about our role as a data processor, our customers’ roles as data controllers, and the steps we take to keep data secure, please email us [email protected].

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Is support available?

Yes. Support emails can be sent to [email protected].

Basic support services include but are not limited to setting up your CRM system through our onboarding and group training sessions. During these sessions, you will learn how to connect your custom domain, set up your payment gateway, and more. 5508 BIP Advanced Gold Level members and higher have access to our video training library and workshop recordings. We also offer personalized setup services for an additional cost.

I have more questions. Who can I contact?

For more information, contact [email protected] or call 813-626-4926, Ext. 105.

5508 N. 50th Street

Tampa, FL 33610

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