Chamber News
“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…
Read MoreCelebrate 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 2024 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…
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