Chamber News
Celebrate 727 Day with Chamber Member Deals!
Celebrate 727 Day with these Member Deals! July 27th, also known as 727 Day in St. Pete, is a day to celebrate and support local businesses in Pinellas County. Our partners at Visit St. Pete Clearwater, have put together a great list of businesses offering special deals in celebration of 727 Day. From their list,…
Read MoreBuilding Tampa’s Future: Learning From the Complex Development of Water Street
Building Tampa’s Future: Learning From the Complex Development of Water Street By: Margarita Munoz St. Petersburg Chamber Intern 2024Â Lakewood High School student In my first week as an intern with the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, I had the opportunity to take a trip to Tampa with 30 local business…
Read MoreChamber Community Connect: Chihuly Museum
From the Chihuly Museum looking out at the Chamber Community Connect Event Space A Night of Art and Networking: Chamber Community Connect at Chihuly Museum Introduction: On March 14th, the St. Pete Chamber of Commerce, alongside Valley Bank, hosted an unforgettable Chamber Community Connect event at the renowned Chihuly Museum. This special evening, flawlessly organized…
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 MoreCelebrating Innovation and Community Spirit: The 20th Annual St. Pete Grand Prix
ST. PETE GRAND PRIX – MORE THAN A RACE! This weekend marks a significant milestone in the vibrant history of St. Petersburg, as we welcome the 20th annual St. Pete Grand Prix, a testament to our city’s rich culture of innovation, community, and sportsmanship. Thanks to an exclusive sneak peek at the race track’s construction,…
Read MoreRemembering David Pizzo
Remembering Dave Pizzo Dear Members, Working a lifetime for our region, I have been blessed, humbled and shaped by amazing leaders who show up and care for our community. We lost one of those leaders to cancer recently – David Pizzo, Market President for Florida Blue. It’s not an exaggeration to write that he had…
Read MoreSunshine City Happiness Survey: First Two Months Results
Sunshine City Happiness Survey: Quarter One Results By: Julianna Kinser Happiness Survey Intern & Eckerd College student April 12, 2024 | Greetings, St. Petersburg! Here’s the latest update from the Happiness Survey regarding the wellbeing of our community. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen a steady rise in the average…
Read MoreThe St. Pete Chamber’s Guide to Localtopia!
The St. Pete Chamber’s Guide to LOCALTOPIA Localtopia is St. Petersburg’s largest community celebration, dedicated entirely to local businesses and non-profits. This unique event, the only one of its kind to exclusively feature St. Pete-based entities, will showcase over 300 of our city’s favorite independent businesses and community organizations. More than just a festival, Localtopia…
Read MoreGas Plant District: Mixed-Use Development Essential for Transformative Success
Gas Plant District: Mixed-Use Development Essential for Transformative Success By: Jessica Icerman – Stearns, Weaver, Miller Chair | Housing, Land Use & Development (HLUD) Committee St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce No question—we all want the Gas Plant District redevelopment to be a success in equity. The Rays/Hines Proposal includes various methods…
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