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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…
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 MoreMatt 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThinking Outside the ‘Burg – Atlanta Edition (2024)
Thinking Outside the ‘Burg – Atlanta Thinking Outside the ‘Burg is the Chamber’s annual benchmarking trip to discover successful strategies to bring home and grow smarter. For the 2024 trip, we’ve chosen to visit Atlanta, GA where more than 60 of St. Pete’s greatest leaders from a variety of backgrounds and industries will convene to…
Read MoreMember Bright Spot: The UPS Store 6886 – 4th St & 7th Ave
Spotlight on The UPS Store – Historic Uptown St. Petersburg – More Than Shipping The UPS Store – Historic Uptown St. Petersburg Location: 740 4th Street North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 Store Hours: – Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00…
Read More2024 Good ‘Burger Awards
2024 Good ‘Burger Awards Presented by the Bank of Tampa and Compass Land & Title About Good ‘Burger In honor of a former mayor who referred to his citizens as “burgers” (as in St. Petersburgers), the Good ‘Burger Awards were established to honor large and small business owners, and community leaders who contribute in a…
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 MoreMember Bright Spot: Our Children Have Rights .Org
Spotlight on Greg Hill and Jake Hornstein of Our Children Have Rights .Org Introducing Our Children Have Rights .Org Meet Greg Hill and Jake Hornstein, the Co-Founders of Our Children Have Rights .Org (OCHR), a nonprofit dedicated to safeguarding the rights of children to have access to their parents. Greg Hill, the CEO, and Jake…
Read MoreGet to Know: Keshawn’s Korner
Shining a Light On: Keshawn’s Korner Keshawn who was affectionately known as “the baby” was a very charismatic young man, graduating from Canterbury School of Florida where he excelled both athletically and academically. Keshawn was a kind, loving, hardworking goal driven young man. He valued family and friends. He had a passion for sports, football…
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