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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 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 MoreFirestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg: Racing, Community, and Economic Impact Across the Region
Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg: Racing, Community, and Momentum Across the Region Each year, the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg transforms downtown into a world-class stage for speed, innovation, and economic momentum. As the season opener for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, the Grand Prix brings global attention to St. Pete while delivering meaningful…
Read More2026 National Civics Bee – St. Pete is a Regional Host
ABOUT THE BEE The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a nonpartisan civics competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Participating 6th, 7th and 8th graders will flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition…
Read More2025 Good ‘Burger Awards
2025 Good ‘Burger Awards Presented by the Bank of Tampa and Compass Land & Title Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: Doors open for VIP at 4:30pm & GA at 5:30pm till 8pm Location: St. Pete Athletic Presenting Sponsors Hosted by About Good ‘Burger In honor of a former mayor who referred to his citizens…
Read MoreLeadership 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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