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Academy shows how to start a good business

By Times Staff Writer
Published February 3, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG

Learn from local experts how to start, run and grow a successful business through the Entrepreneurial Academy, a training program of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce. The next 10-week session starts Tuesday but will accept enrollment for a week longer. Topics covered in the weekly half-hour classes, held in the chamber's building at 100 Second Ave. N, include developing a business plan, marketing on a shoestring and the "30-second commercial." The 12-year-old program also serves as a networking venue. To register, visit stpete.com or contact Karen Andrews at 388-2918.

ST. PETERSBURG

Senior residence adds support wing

Senior living residence Palazzo Di Oro, 3600 34th St. S, now has a state-of-the-art Memory Support Wing that will provide special care to residents with Alzheimer's disease and similar cognitive conditions. The wing, which officially opened Dec. 17, lets residents have access to a staff with specific Alzheimer's training. More information is available at www.PalazzoDiOro.com.

ST. PETERSBURG

Open house to show 'green' building

REAL Building will hold an open house at its environmentally sustainable home Feb. 9-10 from noon to 6 p.m. each day to let visitors see how the company took a small block home and converted it into a "green" building. The home, at 216 84th Ave. NE, is the first project of the company, which is setting itself up as a builder, developer and consultant in the popular category of green building. Visit realbuilding.com or call 388-9777.

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