CHAMBER BLOG
Leadership St. Pete (LSP), the premier leadership program of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, announces the selection of the Executive and Planning Committees for the Class of 2027. Since 1970, LSP has graduated more than 1,600 alumni in support of its mission to identify, recruit, and develop leaders who represent the diversity of…
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Meet the Candidates 2026: St. Pete Community Connects Ahead of the Primary Election By: Gracie Glover St. Petersburg Chamber Advocacy Intern 2026 University of South Florida, Tampa Campus, Masters Student On August 6, the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed more than 330 residents, business leaders, and community members to Tropicana Field for…
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THE CHEFS CIRCLE FORUM RECAP The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce hosted an inaugural Chefs Circle Forum on June 1st to support local restaurants, cafés, and bars. Hospitality leaders were invited to the Forum’s “Saving Summer” Edition to focus on strategizing solutions for the difficult summer off-season and dealing with broader economic headwinds and…
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Column: Florida businesses overlook neurodiverse workers as talent shortage persists and turnover costs mount Inclusive hiring of neurodiverse workers shows a 90% retention rate while Florida faces a critical labor gap. Chris Madden By Michelle Detweiler – Contributing writer Published by Tampa Bay Business Journal June 26, 2026 Across Florida, business owners are struggling to…
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Lessons Learned: Thinking Outside the ‘Burg – New Orleans Edition In May, a delegation of business, civic, and community leaders from the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce traveled to New Orleans as part of our annual Thinking Outside the ‘Burg benchmarking program. The trip explored how another Gulf Coast city has navigated major challenges…
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