Chamber News
Port of St. Petersburg Charter Amendment
Port of St. Petersburg Charter Amendment The Chamber Building 100 Second Ave. N., Suite 150 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 821-4069 stpete.com October 7, 2026 Dear Chamber Members, On behalf of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, I write in support of Charter Amendment No. 2, which would increase the Port of St. Petersburg’s…
Read MoreSt. Petersburg GO Bond / SPAR Program
St. Petersburg GO Bond / SPAR Program The Chamber Building 100 Second Ave. N., Suite 150 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 821-4069 stpete.com October 7, 2026 Dear Chamber Members, St. Petersburg GO Bond Referendum: What a Yes or No Vote Means November 3, 2026 | City of St. Petersburg Ballot Question St. Petersburg voters will…
Read MoreFlorida Amendment 3
Florida Amendment 3 The Chamber Building 100 Second Ave. N., Suite 150 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 821-4069 stpete.com October 7, 2026 Dear Chamber Members, Statement on Florida Amendment 3 The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce supports meaningful property tax relief that keeps Florida affordable for residents and competitive for businesses. We oppose Amendment…
Read MoreHarborage Marina Lease Amendment
Harborage Marina Lease Amendment The Chamber Building 100 Second Ave. N., Suite 150 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 821-4069 stpete.com October 7, 2026 Dear Chamber Members, The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce supports the referendum authorizing City Council to amend the lease of City-owned submerged lands at Harborage Marina, subject to the conditions in…
Read MoreA Regional Win for Tampa Bay: Federal Grant Advances PSTA Tampa Bay Ferry Service
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…
Read MoreMeet the Candidates 2026: St. Pete Community Connects Ahead of the Primary Election
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…
Read MoreThe Chefs Circle Forum
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…
Read MoreThinking Outside the ‘Burg – New Orleans Edition
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…
Read MoreNational Civics Bee: Celebrating Bright Minds and Civics
National Civics Bee: Celebrating Bright Minds and Civics By: Gracie Glover St. Petersburg Chamber Advocacy Intern 2026 University of South Florida, Tampa Campus, Masters Student This year, the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host the 2026 National Civics Bee regional competition—a nonpartisan event designed…
Read MoreState of the Island 2026: Advancing Restoration and Stewardship at Egmont Key
State of the Island: Advancing Restoration and Stewardship at Egmont Key By: Gracie Glover St. Petersburg Chamber Advocacy Intern 2026 University of South Florida, Tampa Campus, Masters Student This year, the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Egmont Key Alliance and regional leaders to host the 2026 State of the Island: Egmont…
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