Chamber News
I-175: Preserving and Enhancing Access While Reconnecting Communities
I-175: Preserving & Enhancing Access While Reconnecting Communities Position Statement The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce understands that I-175 is being evaluated for possible modification or removal. The Chamber welcomes this study but believes changes to the existing structure, if any, must account for I-175’s importance to local businesses and hospitals and the potential…
Read MoreKey Takeaways from our Trip to Tallahassee
Key Takeaways from our trip to Tallahassee By: Owen LaFave Board Chair, St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Pinellas County Market President, The Bank of Tampa At the beginning of March, the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, Amplify Clearwater and Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber joined forces for a critical advocacy trip to Tallahassee, demonstrating the power…
Read MoreA recap of our 126th Annual Meeting!
St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Hosts 126th Annual Meeting, Showcasing Resilience and Building Back On February 4, 2025, we proudly celebrated our 126th Annual Meeting at the Mahaffey Theater, gathering leaders, members, and supporters for an evening of reflection, recognition, and a commitment to building a thriving community. The evening commenced with a moving performance…
Read MoreThinking Outside the ‘Burg – Atlanta Edition
Lessons Learned: Thinking Outside the ‘Burg – Atlanta Edition Thinking Outside the ‘Burg is the Chamber’s annual benchmarking trip to discover successful strategies used by other cities to bring home to St. Pete. For the 2024 trip, the Chamber’s planning committee chose to visit Atlanta, GA where more than 50 of St. Pete’s business…
Read MoreHurricane Recovery Resources From St. Pete Chamber Members
Hurricane Recovery Resources From St. Pete Chamber Members The St. Petersburg Chamber Sustainability Committee toured the damage in Ft. Myers from Hurricane Ian in 2023 and brought back many lessons learned about how to prepare and best practices for dealing with the aftermath of a storm. Our community did not think we would need to…
Read MoreImportant Hurricane Helene Updates for Businesses
Important Hurricane Helene Updates for Businesses Update: If you are without power and need a place to cool off, charge your phone and connect to the internet, USF St. Petersburg’s downtown campus is opening the University Student Center (USC) to the public from 9 am to 8 p.m. tomorrow – Sunday, Sept. 29. Our USC…
Read MoreKeshawn’s Korner Networking Event
Expanding Connections and Promoting Suicide Prevention On Thursday, September 26, 2024, the St. Pete community is invited to join a special event that combines professional networking with a powerful mission to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. The Keshawn’s Korner Networking Event will be held at Roam Steakhouse & Bar from 7:00 PM…
Read More“What’s on the Ballot?” Guide to 2025 Ballot Initiatives
“What’s on the Ballot?” Guide to 2025 Ballot Initiatives Did you know that there will be more than ten ballot initiatives on the 2024 General Election ballot in Pinellas County? This includes six state amendments, one school referendum and seven county ballot questions. Before you head to the polls on November 5th, walk in…
Read MorePSTA Engaging with the St. Pete Young Professionals
PSTA Engaging with the St. Pete Young Professionals Engaging the Future: SPYP Welcomes Bob Lasher from PSTA On August 1st, the St. Petersburg Young Professionals (SPYP) gathered for their monthly Engagement Meeting at the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce. These meetings, held on the first Thursday of each month, provide a platform for young professionals…
Read MoreSt. Petersburg voters learn & inquire at Meet the Candidates event
St. Petersburg voters learn & inquire at Meet the Candidates event The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce organized the biannual Meet the Candidates event on August 6, located at Tropicana Field. The Tampa Bay Rays and Orlando Health were co-presentors of this event which featured the only opportunity in St. Petersburg for voters…
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