Business Growth
Shaping the Future of St. Petersburg’s Waterfront
Shaping the Future of St. Petersburg’s Waterfront: Task Force Meeting Recap The Downtown Waterfront Master Plan Task Force met on Monday, July 22, to discuss key projects shaping St. Petersburg’s waterfront. The meeting featured presentations by Cheryl Stacks from the City of St. Petersburg, and Jared Schneider from Kimley Horn. They covered traffic flow, safety…
Read MoreDiscovering the Artistry of Nauti-Birds and Critters
Nauti-Birds & Critters: A Journey from Corporate to Creative Get to Know Debbie and Keith: The Talented Duo Behind Nauti-Birds & Critters In the heart of St. Petersburg, Florida, where the vibrant art scene thrives, we find Nauti-Birds, a unique art venture run by Debbie and Keith. Their journey from corporate life to full-time artists…
Read MoreMatt Shapiro of 1771 Designs
Highlighting Local Artist, Matt Shapiro, of 1771 Designs at The St. Pete Store & Visitor Center At The St. Pete Store, we’re proud to showcase the incredible talent and creativity of local artists. Now, we’re shining a spotlight on Matt Shapiro, the visionary behind 1771 Designs. You might recognize the Shapiro name from the renowned…
Read MoreThe Annual Sunrise Sale
Celebrate the Annual Sunrise Sale & Discover the St. Pete Store & Visitor Center Sunrise Sale History The annual Sunrise Sale, a beloved tradition in St. Petersburg, has been lighting up the summer mornings since 1973. Launched by the Downtown Business Association to support local brick-and-mortar businesses during the slower summer months, this event has…
Read More2024 Good ‘Burger Awards
2024 Good ‘Burger Awards Presented by the Bank of Tampa and Compass Land & Title Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Time: Doors open for VIP at 4:30pm & GA at 5:30pm till 8pm Location: The Floridian Social Presenting Sponsors Hosted by For the full list of sponsors, please click here. About Good ‘Burger In honor…
Read MoreEntrepreneurial Academy: Mattie’s Story to Success
Fall 2023 Entrepreneurial Academy Graduation Mattie Velasco’s Story: Struggles – The Entrepreneurial Academy – Success Introduction to Mattie & The Spring Entrepreneurial Academy As we look forward to the Spring 2024 Entrepreneurial Academy, we’re inspired by stories of transformation. Mattie Velasco’s journey, in particular, stands out. From her battles with addiction to founding Open Forum Strategy,…
Read MoreEgmont Key: Past, Present and Future
Tara Hubbard giving a tour to The St. Pete Chamber and our members during their ribbon cutting. Egmont Key: A Legacy of Conservation, History, and the Hubbard Family’s Dedication Introduction We recently did a Ribbon Cutting for the Egmont Key Ferry at Fort Desoto. That is where we learned so much. Nestled at the mouth…
Read MoreRecap of the Mash-Up: 2023 St. Pete Pitch Night & Good ‘Burger Awards
Photo credit: Mayor Ken Welch (Instagram) / City of St. Pete The Mash-Up Recap St. Petersburg, FL — The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates the business community in first-ever Pitch Night + Good ‘Burger Mash-Up event. —- Last night, we hosted over 600 of our Chamber members, leaders and St. Pete community at…
Read MoreFall Entrepreneurial Academy Class Graduates!
We graduated another Entrepreneurial Academy class! To see the album of photos, please click here. Photos by Sunkissed Moments Monday night at COhatch we celebrated the Fall 2023 Entrepreneurial Academy graduates for their dedication, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. EA, made possible through the generous sponsorship of LMCU, marked a significant milestone in the journey of these emerging entrepreneurs.…
Read MoreMeet our Five Pitch Night Finalists!
Meet Our Five Pitch Night Finalists! Martika Brianne Jones is CEO and Co-Founder of BŪP®, a trailblazing B2B SaaS networking solution. Leveraging a decade of sales experience and a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship, Martika co-created BŪP® to revolutionize the way businesses connect, facilitating the seamless exchange of information and automatic lead nurturing. Through her keen understanding of…
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