PRLog (Press Release) –
May 06, 2008 – Tampa, Fl – With its mission to strengthen the economy of the Greater Tampa Bay region through bilingual business technical assistance and training, the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund (HBIF) will now help small/minority businesses sell their product to the world’s largest retailer.
Wal*Mart, Inc. recently announced a special initiative to support local small businesses interested in participating in the company’s procurement process. During a presentation in Tampa Bay, attendants received an overview of Wal*Mart’s expectations. It was also announced that HBIF will be providing local business with technical assistance to successfully enter the procurement process.
For more information and to request appointments, interested entrepreneurs can call HBIF at 813-980-2765 or 727-453-7230. This is part of the free services provided by the non-profit organization that celebrates 17 years of service in Tampa Bay.
About HBIF:
HBIF is a non-profit organization that provides business technical assistance to new and existing businesses in Hillsborough, Pinellas County and around Tampa Bay. Services are available in English and Spanish.
Financial supporters of HBIF: State of Florida, Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, Pinellas County Economic Development, Bank of America, Fifth Third Bank, Wachovia Foundation, Washington Mutual, Wal-Mart Foundation, State Farm Insurance, The Palm Bank, Platinum Bank, The Bank of Tampa, and 7 Dias Newspaper.
