Hype Group Announces Formal Partnership with HBIF

Online, May 1, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Hype Group, LLC, a full-service marketing and advertising agency based in St. Petersburg, formally announces a partnership with the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida (HBIF) to serve as a provider in the Tampa Bay region.

"We are thrilled to be selected as a business partner for the HBIF," says Brooke Boyd, President of Hype Group. "We look forward to our relationship, and providing Hispanic entrepreneurs with services to establish and expand their businesses."

Under the formal partnership agreement, Hype Group is tasked to provide branding and design, website development and additional marketing services to Hispanic entrepreneurs who are receiving technical assistance from HBIF. HBIF is the leading Hispanic nonprofit economic development organization in Florida that provides bilingual assistance and education to Hispanic entrepreneurs.

"Our new partnership with Hype Group will help HBIF continue to provide much needed marketing and branding services to Tampa Bay's growing Hispanic business community," said HBIF Vice President Leonela Cole. "Ultimately, this collaboration will contribute to new business starts and job creation and retention in our region."

Since 1991, the HBIF has provided technical assistance and support to Hispanic entrepreneurs, and today is the largest organization of its kind in the state of Florida. The organization has supported Florida's rapidly growing number of Hispanic small businesses, while also directly helping to mold entrepreneurs into community leaders.

About the HBIF: The Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida (HBIF) is the leading Hispanic economic development, nonprofit organization in Florida specializing in providing free bilingual assistance to Hispanic entrepreneurs trying to establish or expand their businesses. For more than 20 years HBIF has promoted the Hispanic entrepreneur, offering programs and creating partnerships to advance economic development and foster job creation. HBIF is headquartered in Orlando and has offices in Miami, Tampa and Kissimmee. For more information, visit www.HBIFFlorida.org.

Acerca de HBIF: El Fondo de Iniciativa para Negocios Hispanos de la Florida (HBIF por sus siglas en ingles) es la principal organización hispana de desarrollo empresarial, sin fines de lucro, especializada en brindarle ayuda gratis y bilingue a empresarios hispanos que esten tratando de establecer o expandir sus negocios en el Estado de la Florida. Durante más de 20 años HBIF ha promovido al empresario hispano, ofreciendo programas y estableciendo colaboraciones para avanzar el desarrollo económico y fomentar nuevos empleos. HBIF está basado en Orlando y tiene oficinas en Miami, Tampa y Kissimmee. Para más información, visite www.HBIFFlorida.org.

About Hype Group: Located in St. Petersburg, FL, Hype Group is a full-service marketing, advertising and public relations company that provides innovative design and marketing solutions for businesses of all sizes and industries looking to develop a brand, enhance awareness or simply attract new customers. Visit them online at www.hypegroup.net.

Note to Editors: For more information on the HBIF partnership with Hype Group or to schedule an interview please e-mail [email protected] or call 727.623.9085.