Saturday, November 29, 2025

10:00AM - 2:00PM

5508 N. 50th Street | Tampa, FL 33610

  • 10:00AM – 2:00PM Small Business Marketplace

  • 10:30AM – 1:30PM Vote for your favorite Small Business Vendor! (NOTE: Restrictions Apply) *

  • 11:00AM – 12:00PM Brunch - Guest Speaker Edwin Narain

  • 12:00PM – 1:30PM Main Stage Speakers: Cultivating Sustainability in Business

    (1) Finance (2) Emotional Intelligence (3) Artificial Intelligence

  • 1:30PM – 2:00PM THAP’s 2026 Updates, Recognitions, and Small Business Cash Prize Winners Announced

Celebrating Success. Cultivating Sustainability.

Positioning Small Businesses for Success and Sustainability in Today’s Marketplace

$ CASH PRIZE WINNERS $

1st Place = $250 2nd Place = $150 3rd Place = $75

Vendor Registration Deadline:

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

JOIN US SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025

RSVP REQUIRED for ALL to EnterFill out the form below - If purchasing for multiple people, each person must have their own individual email address.
Payment
ItemQuantityPrice
Small Business Saturday Marketplace General Admission Ticket

Includes one (1) general admission ticket with access to the Small Business Saturday Marketplace from 12:00PM - 2:00PM; Opportunity to vote for your favorite "Small Business of the Year"; Enjoy main stage speakers, small business vendors, and live DJ between 12:00PM - 2:00PM. (NOTE: Brunch tickets and Vendor Table tickets sold separately)

1
$0.00
Rise & Thrive Business Brunch Ticket

Includes 1 ticket to the Rise & Thrive Small Business Saturday Brunch and Small Business Saturday Marketplace. (NOTE: Marketplace Vendor Table tickets sold separately)

1
$30.00
Marketplace Vendor Only Brunch Ticket

Includes 1 ticket to the Rise & Thrive Small Business Saturday Brunch. (NOTE: Must be a registered vendor. Vendor Table tickets sold separately)

1
$20.00
Small Business Saturday Brunch Table Sponsor - 2025

Includes six (6) tickets at your sponsor brunch table; Reserved seats for main speakers, Business/Individual Name in the event PowerPoint; Business/Individual Name on table, & THAP's Business/Individual Name on website. MUST complete the table sponsor registration form -> CLICK here to fill out Table Sponsorship Form

1
$250.00
Marketplace Vendor Table - 5508 MBC Member 2025

Includes: One business per table; Option to provide up to 100 small items for #THAPSTRONG swag bags; Bring your own 4-6 ft table and up to 2 chairs or pay to rent; Electricity is not included; MUST complete the vendor registration form -> CLICK here to register as a brunch vendor and be included on the ballot for Small Business of the Year voting (NOTE: Brunch tickets are sold separately. Each registered vendor can purchase up to 2 tickets per table/business.)

1
$40.00
Marketplace Vendor Table - Non-member 2025

Includes: One business per table; Option to provide up to 100 small items for #THAPSTRONG swag bags; Bring your own 4-6 ft table and up to 2 chairs or pay to rent; Electricity is not included; MUST complete the vendor registration form -> CLICK here to register as a brunch vendor and be included on the ballot for Small Business of the Year voting (NOTE: Brunch tickets are sold separately. Each registered vendor can purchase up to 2 tickets per table/business.)

1
$50.00
Vendor Table and Chairs Rental

Includes rental of one (1) Vendor Table & two (2) Chairs at this event. (NOTE: Brunch and Vendor Table tickets sold separately)

1
$20.00
Swag Bags Only

Vender to provide100 SMALL cards, flyers or promotional items that will be placed into 100 #THAPSTRONG REUSABLE DRAWSTRING Bags. NOTE: Items must be received no later than Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Does not include any event ticket. Do not need to attend event to offer swag bag items.

1
$25.00
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Small Business Saturday Marketplace General Admission Ticket1$ 0.00
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*5508 Minority Business Community memberships will be verified. If you have chosen an incorrect vendor option, additional payments may be necessary.*

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I become a 5508 Minority Business Community (MBC) Member to receive member discounted vending opportunities?

Click here to apply to the 5508 Minority Business Community, visit: www.thapstrong.org, or call 813-626-4926, Ext. 105.

2. How do you become eligible to be a small business of the year?

2025 THAP Small Business of the Year Voting Eligibility

1) Must be a pre-registered and in-person brunch vendor to be included in voting.

2) Must be a 100% black or minority owned small business.

3) Must earn less than $150,000 annual gross income.

4) Vendor registration deadline is Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

5) Prizes: 1st Place $250; 2nd Place $150; 3rd Place $75 and 1st and 2nd Place will receive a 2026 Gold Level Membership to the 5508 Minority Business Community, 5508 Business Incubator Program, and 5508 CoWorking & Collaboration Exchange.

6) THAP paid staff, contractors, and consultants with personal businesses are not eligible to be entered into the vote for Small Business of the Year.

7) Invite your customers and friends to attend and vote!

RSVP Today -> Rise & Thrive Small Business Saturday Brunch 2025

3. Are there sponsorship opportunities available?

Absolutely! We various ways for you to be a sponsor. For more information, visit Event Sponsorships.

Keep in touch with us on:

www.thapstrong.org

5508 North 50th St. Tampa, FL 33610

813-626-4926