Community Leadership
Pavement Art Makes Streets Safer. Let St. Pete Lead.
Pavement Art Makes Streets Safer. Let St. Pete Lead. By: Tara Hubbard Transportation Committee Chair, St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce Director of Business Development, Hubbards Marina There has been lots of discussion and opinions recently about the new FDOT memo regarding pavement art. Â Today, I want to share this important update and some facts…
Read MoreKey Takeaways from Egmont Key Ferry Trip
Key Takeaways from Egmont Key Ferry Trip The St. Pete Chamber organized The State of the Island trip in May 2025, a collaborative forum designed to assess the current conditions, share updates, and establish a clear path forward for the island’s restoration and future stewardship.  Stakeholders in attendance included representatives from state and federal…
Read MoreStorm Mitigation & Recovery Resources
Storm Mitigation & Recovery Resources As storms become more frequent and severe, the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to helping our community stay prepared, resilient, and informed. This Storm Mitigation and Recovery Resource Page brings together critical information and tools to support businesses and residents before, during, and after a storm. From…
Read MorePlay It Forward: LSP Class of 2025 Transforms School Grounds at IPLA
Play It Forward: LSP Class of 2025 Transforms School Grounds at IPLA On a mission to make a meaningful impact in our community, the Leadership St. Pete (LSP) Class of 2025 proudly completed its Community Project, Play It Forward, at Infinite Potential Learning Academy (IPLA) in South St. Petersburg. IPLA, a private school serving students…
Read MoreLeadership St. Pete Celebrates the Graduation of the Class of 2025
Leadership St. Pete Celebrates the Graduation of the Class of 2025 Leadership St. Pete (LSP) proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025, marking the culmination of an incredible six-month journey of leadership development, civic engagement, and community impact. The graduation ceremony, held at the Birchwood Canopy in downtown St. Pete, brought together class…
Read MoreI-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 MoreHiring an Integrated Marketing Agency: Investing in Your Organization’s Success
Hiring an Integrated Marketing Agency: Investing in Your Organization’s Success There are a lot of options available to help you with your organization’s marketing efforts today—from hiring staff to outsourcing to an agency to taking your chances on ChatGPT writing your website copy. So how do you know where to turn? What are the benefits…
Read MoreLSP Class of 2025 selects Infinite Potential Learning Academy for its Community Project
LSP Class of 2025 selects Infinite Potential Learning Academy for its Community Project The Leadership St. Pete® (LSP) Class of 2025 is proud to announce the Infinite Potential Learning Academy (IPLA) as the beneficiary of its Community Project. This year’s project – titled Play It Forward – will upgrade the school’s grounds, including a basketball…
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…
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