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Tampa-Hillsborough Action Plan, Inc. (THAP) is a Community Economic Development organization supporting entrepreneurship, workforce development, healthcare access, and community revitalization. THAP serves as the strategic leadership and centralized anchor for its mission-driven initiatives and entities that include: The 5508 Marketplace, Synergy Health Centers, and Coastal Bay Properties.

The 5508 Marketplace is the home of THAP's Entrepreneur Development Hub (EDH) and Capital Readiness Institute (CRI). The EDH provides education and activities for entrepreneurs to launch, grow, and sustain businesses. The CRI provides training, coaching, and networking for minority and underserved entrepreneurs to secure funding. Initiatives for economic mobility includes the following activities and programs:

Startup Business Workshops
Business Accelerators
Technology Training
Vendor Marketplace
Business Networking

Synergy Health Centers, Inc. provides wellness and prevention services that support healthy families and a healthy workforce. Initiatives for healthcare access includes the following wellness and prevention services:

Community Testing
Health Screenings
Prevention Programs
Prescription Assistance

Coastal Bay Properties is an essential part of THAP's ecosystem. CBP provides a physical infrastructure for housing, entrepreneurship, and healthcare services. These commercial and residential facilities support the following:

Community Housing Initiatives
Real Estate Development supporting community programs
Facilities that support entrepreneurship and healthcare services
Neighborhood revitalization

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We believe that everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, deserves an opportunity to thrive!

The 5508 Marketplace Virtual Office offers a premium option at $79 per month for businesses that want a stronger professional presence. This plan includes an online directory listing, a direct link to your website, a business phone extension, call forwarding, and all core virtual office benefits.

Our $49 per month plan provides a professional East Tampa business address with no long-term contract. It includes mail receipt and notifications, lobby directory listing, business networking opportunities, meeting technology, and discounts on vendor tables, food truck parking, training, and coworking space. These virtual office solutions are ideal for startups, entrepreneurs, home-based businesses, remote teams, and companies expanding into the Tampa market.

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The 5508 Marketplace Collaboration Exchange Event Space is a family-friendly venue available Monday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Our space includes presentation technology, internet access, a stage, and active security cameras. Event insurance is required, and events with 100 or more attendees must secure a fire watch or security company.

Rental rates start at $50 per hour, $250 for six hours, or $500 for ten hours, with time included for setup and cleanup. A $75 non-refundable reservation deposit is required and is applied toward your total if the event is not canceled or rescheduled. 5508 Marketplace Members receive discounted pricing and no reservation deposit.

To reserve your date or schedule a tour, call 813-626-4926.