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Announcing the Launch of the OneBook App in St. Petersburg: Connecting Communities with Local Home Service Pros!
Kick Off Labor Day Weekend with OneBook’s Launch Party at Ferg's Sports Bar and Grill!
We are proud to celebrate OneBook's highly-anticipated 1st version of the app, a revolutionary platform designed to seamlessly connect customers with skilled local service professionals. At OneBook, we are committed to promoting and supporting sole proprietors, independent contractors, and small businesses that provide exceptional home services to their communities.
Date: Thursday, August 31
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Ferg's Sports Bar and Grill, 1320 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33705
Embracing St. Petersburg's Entrepreneurial Spirit:
St. Petersburg, a city known for its love of supporting local business, has been chosen as the perfect launchpad for our app. We believe that St. Petersburg's vibrant and entrepreneurial community is the ideal backdrop for OneBook's vision to thrive and make a significant impact.
Explore, Compare, and Book Local Pros:
With the OneBook app, finding and booking your desired local home service professionals becomes a breeze. Whether you need a skilled plumber, a reliable handyman, or dare I say, your A/C goes out, our platform brings you a diverse pool of professionals ready to cater to your needs.
Join Our Celebration - Free Beer!
To mark this momentous occasion, we invite you to join us for happy hour. To thank our community for their support, we'll be offering FREE beer to everyone who downloads the app and either signs up as a pro or refers their favorite home service pro.
Empowering Local Entrepreneurs:
OneBook's mission is rooted in empowering local service professionals and small businesses. Our app provides them with an innovative platform to showcase their expertise, reach a broader audience, and grow their clientele. We believe that when we support these local heroes, we uplift the entire community.
Get Connected, Get Booked:
Are you a service professional eager to expand your customer base? Or are you in need of exceptional services from local experts? Don't miss this opportunity to connect with talented service pros in the St. Petersburg area. Our launch event will be the perfect occasion to network, interact, and find the right match for your needs.
Come and be a part of our happy hour as we introduce the OneBook app to the public. Together, let's celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship and cheers to our local service professionals who make St. Petersburg such a “cool” place to live!
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, August 31
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Ferg's Sports Bar and Grill, 1320 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33705
