CHAMBER BLOG
A Regional Win for Tampa Bay: Federal Grant Advances PSTA Tampa Bay Ferry Service By: Gracie Glover St. Petersburg Chamber Advocacy Intern 2026 University of South Florida, Tampa Campus, Masters Student The announcement of a $16.5 million federal grant for a new Tampa Bay ferry marks more than a transportation upgrade-it represents the culmination…
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9 Tips for a Great LSP Application The first step in becoming a member of the LSP Class of 2027 is submitting a great application that moves you on to the interview round. Here are 9 tips to ensure you submit a great application: 1. Answer the questions! While it seems obvious, this trips…
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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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