While we practice social distancing, the Chamber and our community partners are still working to bring you opportunities to get connected and stay informed as we navigate our current circumstances. We invite you to stay engaged virtually while we are unable to convene in person.
Upcoming Events
CANDIDate Conversations with General Election Candidates presented by Spectrum
Thursday, September 24th | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
CANDIDate Conversation events provide a unique way to establish meaningful connections with the candidates seeking to represent St. Pete on the local, state, and federal level. Offered in a virtual Speed Dating format, guests will meet with Candidates in rotating breakout rooms to learn more about the issues that matter before hitting the polls on Election Day.
St. Pete Greenhouse Events
Join us virtually for 1 Million Cups, Greenhouse Connects, business education and more.
Past Event Recordings
Town Hall: The Return to Office presented by Peninsular Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Thursday, June 18th | 1:00 PM
As we advance through Gov. DeSantis' reopening plan, the question of how to safely return to the ``office`` has presented an interesting and unique challenge for our business community. From hybrid teams to fully remote workforces, this discussion will explore the impact of the various tactics organizations are considering to establish their new physical and cultural normal.
Personal Services Affinity Group Meeting: Reopen St. Pete Recommendations
Thursday, May 7th | 2:00 PM
Businesses related to the Personal Services industry are invited to meet with President/CEO Chris Steinocher in order to solicit insights for the Chamber to present to the City as it develops its guidelines and policies for how these businesses can operate during the various reopening phases.
Town Hall: A Risk Analysis for Reopening St. Pete
Wednesday, May 6th | 2:30 PM
Wallace, Welch and Willingham will be providing a safety and liability risk analysis audit tool to assess your organization’s ability to adeptly reopen during this unprecedented time. Join us to learn how to utilize this powerful tool during our one hour town hall session.
St. Pete Chamber Town Hall: Reopen St. Pete - Recap
Friday, May 1, 2020
Attendees met with Chamber President/CEO, Chris Steinocher and Board Chair, Ryan Griffin discuss reopening the St. Pete Way following Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ “Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step” plan that allows some businesses to reopen beginning Monday, May 4, 2020. National, state, and local pronouncements were discussed as well as the data and resources our businesses need to understand throughout the upcoming phased reopening process.
St. Pete Chamber Town Hall - Recap
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | 2:00 PM
Attendees met with Chamber Board Chair, Ryan Griffin and other special guests to receive updates and advice from fellow business owners and operators, legal and financial insight into the COVID-19 Stimulus Package
Panelists Included:
Ryan Griffiin, Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel, & Burns, LLP
Will Conroy, Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel, & Burns, LLP
Marcus W. Greene, Truist Bank (formerly BB&T)
Tim Coop, Hancock Whitney
Coronavirus Impact Insights with the St. Pete Catalyst
Our Chamber launched a series of reports in partnership with the St. Pete Catalyst to bring together industry and community leaders to provide business intelligence to help local companies navigate the fallout from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.