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Sunshine City Happiness Survey: First Two Months Results

Sunshine City Happiness Survey: First Two Months Results   By: Julianna Kinser Happiness Survey Intern & Eckerd College student       March 1, 2024 | Greetings, St. Petersburg! The happiness survey is progressing smoothly, and we’re excited to provide an update. As indicated by the happiness meter, Wellbeing has risen by 6% since our…

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The St. Pete Chamber’s Guide to Localtopia!

The St. Pete Chamber’s Guide to LOCALTOPIA Localtopia is St. Petersburg’s largest community celebration, dedicated entirely to local businesses and non-profits. This unique event, the only one of its kind to exclusively feature St. Pete-based entities, will showcase over 300 of our city’s favorite independent businesses and community organizations. More than just a festival, Localtopia…

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Gas Plant District: Mixed-Use Development Essential for Transformative Success

Gas Plant District: Mixed-Use Development Essential for Transformative Success By: Jessica Icerman – Stearns, Weaver, Miller Chair | Housing, Land Use & Development (HLUD) Committee St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce         No question—we all want the Gas Plant District redevelopment to be a success in equity. The Rays/Hines Proposal includes various methods…

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Annual Meeting Recap: All in for all.

All In: A Recap of our 2024 Annual Meeting  Missed our 125th Annual Meeting? Here’s some of our favorite moments.   January 29, 2024 Last Friday, January 26, The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated it’s 125th Annual Meeting presented by the Tampa Bay Rays, and hosted at the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg…

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A Grand Slam for St. Pete: Why the Tampa Bay Rays’ New Stadium and Gas Plant District Redevelopment Is A Win for the Entire Community

A Grand Slam for St. Pete: Why the Tampa Bay Rays’ New Stadium and Gas Plant District Redevelopment Is A Win for the Entire Community The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce enthusiastically supports the Tampa Bay Rays’ plans to build a new stadium and, in partnership with Hines, redevelop the Historic Gas Plant District.…

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Uncovering the Science of Joy in the Sunshine City

Uncovering the Science of Joy in the Sunshine City By: Julianna Kinser Happiness Project Intern & Eckerd College student       The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce is collaborating with the St. Pete Center at Eckerd College to initiate a survey that delves into the well-being of St. Petersburg residents and workers. Can…

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Recap of the Mash-Up: 2023 St. Pete Pitch Night & Good ‘Burger Awards

Photo credit: Mayor Ken Welch (Instagram) / City of St. Pete The Mash-Up Recap St. Petersburg, FL — The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates the business community in first-ever Pitch Night + Good ‘Burger Mash-Up event. —- Last night, we hosted over 600 of our Chamber members, leaders and St. Pete community at…

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Fall Entrepreneurial Academy Class Graduates!

We graduated another Entrepreneurial Academy class! To see the album of photos, please click here. Photos by Sunkissed Moments Monday night at COhatch we celebrated the Fall 2023 Entrepreneurial Academy graduates for their dedication, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. EA, made possible through the generous sponsorship of LMCU, marked a significant milestone in the journey of these emerging entrepreneurs.…

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Co-Working Space Options for Hurricane Idalia Victims

Co-Working Businesses Offer Options for Hurricane Idalia Victims   Although Hurricane Idalia remained 100+ miles off the coast of Pinellas County, the timing of the tides and full moon caused many homes to suffer damage that will leave residents displaced for weeks or even months. A damage assessment of St. Petersburg found more than 1,400…

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