Equal Business Opportunity (EBO)

The Equal Business Opportunity Program is tailored to help small, women, minority, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) and LGBT-owned businesses flourish. Businesses can find resources, access business opportunities, and enroll in training. Women/Minority (WMBE) and Small Local Business (SLBE) certification services are provided at no cost to business owners.

Calling on all friends and foodies! In celebration of Super Bowl LV, the Business Connect program is hosting a one-of-a-kind restaurant week! “Road to Gameday” Restaurant Week will highlight 50 diverse-owned restaurants in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco County. Visit the Road to Gameday Eats website.

Restaurant Eligibility Requirements:

• 51% women, minority, veteran, or LGBTQ+ owned businesses AND be located in Hillsborough, Pinellas, or Pasco County.
• Have positive reviews and high satisfaction levels from the public on dining review sites (i.e. Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google, etc.).
• Primary revenue must be derived from dining, not entertainment or other amenities.
• Restaurant must offer full-service dining at least five nights per week.
• Restaurant must complete the application process to be considered for inclusion into Restaurant Week, including submitting sample prix-fixe menus.