Glazer Family Small Business Fund Selects Additional 99 Local Businesses to Receive Grants
GLAZER FAMILY SMALL BUSINESS FUND SELECTS 99 ADDITIONAL LOCAL BUSINESSES TO RECEIVE GRANTS
Nearly 200 businesses awarded grants since fund’s inception
Today, the Glazer Family, owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, donated funding to 99 local businesses throughout the Tampa Bay and West Central Florida regions impacted by the most recent hurricane season as part of the Glazer Family Small Business Fund. Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Glazer Family donated $2 million to support local relief efforts, including the $1 million Glazer Family Small Business Fund. To date, 194 local businesses have received funding.
“As our entire region continues to recover from the devastating effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, my family remains committed to the many small business owners in our community that are still in need of assistance,” said Buccaneers Owner and Glazer Family Foundation Chairman Darcie Glazer Kassewitz. “The stories of business owners who are working tirelessly to rebuild and bring their businesses back have been inspirational. Local businesses are crucial to the success of our entire community, and it is our priority to continue supporting them during this challenging time.”
"As a Chamber, we are deeply grateful to the Glazer family for their ongoing commitment to supporting our local businesses during such a challenging time. This generous contribution not only helps to strengthen the economy but also reaffirms the resilience and unity of the Tampa Bay community. We are honored to be part of this initiative and look forward to seeing the positive impact of these grants on the businesses during this time of recovery," said Tanya Cielo, Chair of the Board for the South Tampa Chamber.
Second Round Grant Recipients from the South Tampa Chamber:
CAO Bakery & Cafe
Davis Island Salon
Green Iguana
Hazel + Dot
Plum Tree of Florida LLC
Presenting Powerfully
Pulse Personal Training
Sanctuary Spa
TeBella Tea Company
Yoga Loft Tampa
The Glazer Family Small Business Fund works with eight local chambers to distribute individual grants to small businesses that have been heavily affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The participating chambers include: The Tampa Bay Chamber, North Tampa Bay Chamber, South Tampa Chamber, St. Petersburg Chamber, Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber, Manatee Chamber, Greater Plant City Chamber and Amplify Clearwater.
A full list of businesses receiving grants can be found here.
