Member Spotlight: Torchy’s Tacos The Torchy’s Tacos Chain was founded in 2006 by Chef Mike Rypka, who started his company in a food truck in Austin, TX before opening his first brick and mortar location. Sixteen years later, Torchy’s Tacos is in 13 states and the new location in St. Petersburg will be the first…
Guide to Parking for a Chamber Meeting There are several parking options when visiting the Chamber building for meetings. On-street parking immediately surrounding the building includes parking meters which are enforced beginning at 9am and cost $1 per hour. North of 2nd Avenue North on-street parking is generally free with a 2 hour limit –…
Guest Blog: The Historic Sunken Gardens About The Sunken Gardens Forever Foundation The Sunken Gardens Forever Foundation (SGFF) is a private, not-for-profit fund-raising corporation whose mission is to support the City of St. Petersburg’s Sunken Gardens and preserve its legacy as a historic landmark through education and philanthropy. We raise money from our community to…
Florida Business Woman – Advocacy Feature Business & Professional Women – FL is a State Legacy Partner of the Business & Professional Women’s Foundation, the first foundation dedicated to conducting research and providing information solely about working women. Founded in 1919, BPW has a long track record of promoting equity for women in the workplace.…
Five local entrepreneurs to pitch their startups for a chance to win $5,000 in cash prize St. Pete Pitch Night returns live on December 13, 2022 and features startup businesses ready to make an impact in St. Pete and beyond. The event celebrates the local entrepreneurial community while cheering on a friendly competition and community…
The Shine’s On: Enchant Christmas From November 25 to January 1, Enchant Christmas invites you to experience a world of adventure with awe-inspiring animated light sculptures. Discover their charming Village offering ice-skating, live entertainment, interactive games, dining, holiday shopping, Santa & Mrs. Claus, and so much more. Start your adventure in a spectacular, new, story-themed…
The Shine’s On: Expedia Cruises What started as a dream to be the source for cruise travel, has grown to be a multi-national travel agency arranging not only awesome cruise experiences, but all kinds of vacations. Expedia Cruises is St. Petersburg’s very own travel center in the heart of downtown (909 Central Avenue), offering a…
The Shine’s On: Star Trolley You’ve seen them around town, and hopefully taken a drive with them! Whether it’s for a wedding, party, employee engagement, or just a night on the town, Star Trolley is the best way to tour St. Pete in style. With a fleet of all white, open air or enclosed trolleys,…
Photo credit: Ryan McGibbany, Tampa Bay Photographer 2022 Good ‘Burger Shined Bright On Wednesday, November 9, the St. Pete community proved once again that it’s love and support is rain or shine. Despite a tropical storm warning and a little rain in St. Petersburg, ‘Burgers still showed up to celebrate the business community at our…