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Celebrating Innovation and Community Spirit: The 20th Annual St. Pete Grand Prix
ST. PETE GRAND PRIX – MORE THAN A RACE! This weekend marks a significant milestone in the vibrant history of St. Petersburg, as we welcome the 20th annual St. Pete Grand Prix, a testament to our city’s rich culture of innovation, community, and sportsmanship. Thanks to an exclusive sneak peek at the race track’s construction,…
Read MoreSunshine 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreGas 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…
Read MoreAnnual 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…
Read MoreA 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.…
Read MoreUncovering 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…
Read MoreRecap 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…
Read MoreFall 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.…
Read MoreCo-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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