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Leadership St Pete® Announces Executive and Planning Committee Appointments and

Leadership St Pete® Announces Executive and Planning Committee Appointments and Class of 2026 Applications Leadership St. Pete (LSP), the premier leadership program of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, announces the selection of the Executive and Planning Committees for the Class of 2026. Since 1970, LSP has graduated more than 1,600 alumni in support…

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Celebrate 50 Years of the Tampa Bay Rowdies

Celebrate 50 Years of the Tampa Bay Rowdies In St. Petersburg, we’ve always known the power of sports to bring people together. Recently, with the Tampa Bay Rays are temporarily relocated to Tampa due to storm damage at Tropicana Field, many local businesses have shared how much they  can feel the their absence in the…

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Storm 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…

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A 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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Thinking 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…

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Hurricane 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…

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“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…

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St. 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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Matt Shapiro of 1771 Designs

Highlighting Local Artist, Matt Shapiro, of 1771 Designs at The St. Pete Store & Visitor Center At The St. Pete Store, we’re proud to showcase the incredible talent and creativity of local artists. Now, we’re shining a spotlight on Matt Shapiro, the visionary behind 1771 Designs. You might recognize the Shapiro name from the renowned…

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The Annual Sunrise Sale

Celebrate the Annual Sunrise Sale & Discover the St. Pete Store & Visitor Center Sunrise Sale History The annual Sunrise Sale, a beloved tradition in St. Petersburg, has been lighting up the summer mornings since 1973. Launched by the Downtown Business Association to support local brick-and-mortar businesses during the slower summer months, this event has…

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